Ahhh! Here it is! It's the greatest chapter! Lol maybe not greatest, but the plot changing one? Hehe, enjoy!

I do not own Aikatsu Stars!

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"Deep breaths, ladies. Deep breaths."

"Ako, are you nervous?" Yume asked her.

Ako crossed her arms. "No, I'm advising you all on how to calm down before the performance."

Mahiru smiled at Ako and put a hand on her shoulder reassuringly. "It's okay Ako. We'll do great."

"I know that." Ako chirped.

They were currently watching the second group perform from the side of the stage, ready to be the third team to go up.

"They're almost done." Laura called from where she was watching on the stage.

"Alright!" Yume cheered. "We'll do our best and win this!"

"Right!" Laura agreed.

"Yea!" Mahiru said.

Ako held her hand facing down in front of her with a determined expression.

Yume, Laura, and Mahiru put their hands on top of hers.

"Go Star Squad!"

A loud applause cut them off after they swung their hands into the air.

The group that just performed was bowing and waving at the crowd.

"Sounds like the crowd liked them..." Laura muttered.

Headmaster Morohoshi went to the mic. "Thank you Falling Petals for your performance. The next group that will be performing is team Star Squad!"

Yume, Laura, Ako, and Mahiru shared a look, determination burning in their eyes, and nodded. They were ready for this.

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The music slowed to a quick stop, and the girls pulled off their finishing move in sync.

A heartbeat moment passed, the girls only hearing their deep pants for air.

Then, the crowd roared with applause and cheers.

The girls broke out into large grins, bowing and waving all the same.

It felt like forever, but then Headmaster Morohoshi came to announce the next performing team.

After getting to backstage, they were given water and changed back into their uniforms. Then, they were allowed to watch the remaining teams perform in peace.

Less than an hour later, all the groups had finished their performances. Morohoshi told everyone that there would be a break for a half hour before the winners were announced.

When the time came, all the teams were lined up on the stage, with Headmaster Morohoshi standing in front of them.

"The time that we have all been waiting for has come." He said. "But first, congratulations to all the ladies who took part in today's event and made it through the numerous challenges." He stopped to let the crowd applaud- which they did loudly. "Now, there are three place prizes. Firstly, in third place is team... Sparkle Hearts!" Sparkle Hearts stepped forward happily, but they didn't look too excited. "They have each one a solo live performance here at Four Stars Academy."

"In second place, team Falling Feathers!" Once again, the girls of the team stepped up with happy expressions. "They have won an opportunity to model for some of the school partnered companies."

"Finally, in first place..." Yume gulped as Morohoshi slowed for drama and squeezed Laura's hand. The four of them had grabbed hands in a silent prayer.

"...Is Star Squad!"

Yume froze, the world froze. Her ears throbbed. Shocked, she turned to face her team members, who each had an identical expression.

Then, their faces lit up and they grinned. They stepped forward calmly as Morohoshi continued.

"As the winners, they have won the opportunity to go on a five day tour trip through Japan!"

Yume's eyes widened and she felt like she was going to scream in joy.

She met gazes with Laura, Ako, and Mahiru, each of them shocked, in a pleasant way. Yume rushed to them and hugged them tight. Unlike usual, Laura didn't evade her.

She was smiling brilliantly with them, as Headmaster Morohoshi added another comment.

"-with M4!"

The girls froze again.

"What?" Yume asked, surprised.

Ako turned bright red. "T-tour wi-with M4?" She trailed off, in a daze.

Mahiru quickly went beside her. "Ako, don't faint."

Yume cast her a worried look and went on the other side of Ako.

Just as she did, M4 climbed onto the stage from the opposite side.

Yume caught Subaru's eye, and he winked at her.

Yume puffed her cheeks out and looked away.

"And now," Morohoshi said, "M4 will put on a final performance for the end of our event!"

The crowd cheered wildly, while all of the girls on the stage cleared for M4 to perform.

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Team Up! had officially ended, and it was the weekend now. Yume, Laura, Ako, and Mahiru had gathered outside the school at a bench to spend some time.

They were mostly silent, since they were still in shock.

"So, we're leaving on Wednesday?" Yume asked, interrupting the quietness.

Ako looked up. "Yes. Our first show will be Wednesday night."

"How many are we doing all together?" Yume asked again.

Laura hummed. "Ten shows, was it?"

Mahiru nodded. "Yes, ten performances over five days."

Suddenly, Yume's Aikatsu mobile rang. She took it out and brightened.

"It's Koharu!" Yume announced. She pressed answer as Laura, Ako, and Mahiru gathered around.

"Hello Yume." Koharu said as the call was answered. "Oh! Everyone! Hello!"

"Hey Koharu!"

"How are you?"

"Are you doing well?"

Koharu smiled. "I'm fine. Everything is going well here in Italy. How are you all?"

"Koharu!" Yume shouted. "You won't believe what happened!"

Koharu smiled sweetly at her. "What happened, Yume?"

Yume grinned. "There was this event called Team Up, and Laura, Ako, Mahiru and I all joined and we won the competition and now we get to go on a five day tour!"

Koharu gasped. "Oh my goodness! That's great! Congratulations everyone!"

"Thank you!" They called back to her.

The girls chatted with Koharu for some time longer, before ending it since Koharu had to go.

Just as she put away her mobile, Yume's stomach rumbled. She blushed as the others looked at her.

Yume laughed nervously. "I guess I'm a little hungry now."

"It is around lunch time," Laura said in her defense.

"Let's go to the cafeteria, then." Mahiru said and the girls started walking towards the building.

As they entered the building, someone called out. "Mahiru!"

Mahiru turned to see Yozora approaching her. "Big sis! What are you doing here?" She asked, surprised.

Yozora smiled. "I came to see you!" She turned to Yume, Ako, and Laura. "It's nice to see you girls again."

"Same!" Yume said.

"It's nice to see you, too." Laura replied.

Yozora looked at Mahiru. "It's a good thing I caught all of you together, though. I have some great news!"

Mahiru tilted her head. "For all of us?"

Yozora nodded. "Yes." She stopped and looked around. "Were you off to lunch? How about we all go out somewhere? My treat."

Mahiru turned to the others. They all shared a glance then nodded. Mahiru nodded at her older sister. "Sure!"

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After a car ride with Yozora, the girls arrived at a small cafe. They found their seats at a large table and ordered their lunches.

"So what did you want to tell us?" Mahiru pressed.

Yozora brightened. "Oh! I almost forgot." She giggled. "Well... It's about your tour."

Laura looked alarmed. "Our tour? Is something wrong?"

Yozora waved her hand. "Oh no dear, I didn't mean it like that. It's rather nice news, in my opinion actually." Yozora faced Mahiru. "I pulled some strings and, well, I'm coming with you!"

"Wh-what?" Mahiru shouted in question.

Yozora giggled. "Yes! I'm coming on tour with you girls!"

Ako grinned. "That's great!"

Yozora nodded eagerly and grabbed Mahiru's hands. "Isn't it great Mahiru? This will be our first show on the road together! With Asahi too! The Kasumi family is on the road!"

Yume grinned. "Wow! That's sounds like so much fun!"

Laura nodded. "It's so nice to be doing this with your siblings, huh Mahiru?"

Mahiru blushed lightly. "Y-yea..."

Yozora giggled and hugged her. "It's going to be a great collaborative tour, don't you think?" She said out loud. "M4, you girls, and me, all together at different venues."

The girls smiled wide.

"That means we'll have a full house then, right?" Yume asked.

"Of course!" Yozora answered.

"Alright!" Laura cheered. "This gets me pumped up!"

"Well then, we'd better make the most of our time before we head out." Ako said.

Mahiru nodded. "Yes. Let's put our minds into practice and being ready."

Yozora smiled at them. "My, my. You girls are definitely going to be prepared for this trip."

Yume smiled brightly and cheered. "Yea! We're going to make this the best tour ever!"

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Kinda disappointed that the last chapter didn't get any reviews, but if you enjoyed this one, let me know! Who do you think was in character? Who could use some work? What are you excited about in the story, now? ^^