I think this is my favorite chapter! Idky…
Anyways here are some responses to reviews first;
Guest: I really like it! :) Will Yume be able to access her Rainbow Aura in this story?
Well actually the aura stuff kinda confuses me… so probably not. Unless you can explain it to me, then I guess I could find a way to incorporate it in!
DarkBlueKoneko- What do you mean by "coincident dates"? I mean I kinda get it, but what do you mean?
I do not own Aikatsu Stars!
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Ako was snuggled warmly in her top bunk with her blankets, when a soft knock was heard. She let out a sleepy moan and ignored the sound.
"Ako." Someone called out, knocking harder.
Ako rolled over. "What is it?" She mumbled sleepily.
The knocking was more forceful, causing Ako to shoot up in anger. She climbed down from her bunk, and swing open the door. "Who is it?" Ako shouted angrily.
Mahiru stood in front of her, dressed in a long sleeve shirt, skinny jeans, and boots with a suitcase behind her, her hand up as she was knocking.
Mahiru raised an eyebrow at her, unimpressed. "Come on Ako, we have to get ready." She pushed past the red head and started digging through her closet.
Ako groaned. "Ready for what?" She cast a glance at the time. "It's four forty five! Why are you here?" She shouted in outrage.
Mahiru rolled her eyes and inspected a shirt of hers. "Ako, we're going on tour today. Remember? We have to leave early?"
She put the shirt back in the closet and moved over to Ako to guide her into the bathroom. "Go freshen up and I'll have your outfit ready."
Ako cooperated and went to the bathroom. A few minutes later, she came out and dressed in the clothes Mahiru laid out for her; a red long sleeve shirt that was yellow from the elbows to the wrists that tucked into a pair of yellow plaid shirts, pink knee high socks and green heels.
Luckily, she had packed her bag and it was ready from the night before.
Mahiru had Ako take her suitcase, and led them out of the dorm building.
Ako was walking drowsily under the darkness of the early morning, lit up by the lamps, leaning over onto Mahiru.
Mahiru scoffed at her, but supported Ako as they continued on.
As the two walked down the path to the main building, Mahiru spotted Laura and Yume.
Yume, dressed in a red jacket, pink ruffle neck tank halter top, and a short jeans skirt, was trailing behind Laura, who was wearing a white dress with pink stripes, yellow ruffles, and black bows with jean leggings, dazed and sleepy like Ako.
Mahiru nodded in acknowledgement to Laura, who returned it.
They silently made their way up the path to the front of the school, where their buses would come to pick them up.
As they approached the large arch of the school, they spotted 5 figures.
It was M4 and Yozora, already there waiting.
Yozora giggle at the sight of Mahiru with Ako leaning on her.
Subaru went towards Yume, who was swaying with sleep.
"Yo tomato..." He whispered and got close to her. "Wake up!" He shouted in her ear.
Yume shrieked and jumped, fully alert. "What!"
Subaru burst into laughter at her expense.
Yume turned red in anger while clutching her chest. "Why you!" She breathed out a sigh to calm her fast beating heart. "That really freaked me out."
Subaru stopped laughing and looked slightly guilty. "S-sorry..."
Behind him, Nozomu, Kanata, and Asahi were grinning.
Yume looked up. "Ah, it's okay..." She said. "I'm just not used to being up this early." She laughed tiredly.
Subaru smirked. "Comes with the job." He informed her. "Getting up at the darkest hours."
Yume sighed. "Yea, I've realized."
Mahiru glanced at her shoulder, where Ako was leaning. Her eyes looked closed- Mahiru hoped she wasn't asleep.
"Mahiru!" Yozora called. "Can you come over here?"
"Yea!" Mahiru called. She looked at Ako again and nudged her. "Ako, Ako." Mahiru said. "Come on, you need to stand up."
Ako mumbled something and pushed herself up.
Mahiru nodded in approval and went over to Yozora with her suitcase.
Ako tried to walk forward, however, she stumbled over and bumped into someone.
Kanata blinked as Ako fell onto him. He awkwardly held out his arms to catch her if she fell.
But, Ako put her hands on his chest and pushed off of him by herself.
Laura and Yume rushed to her side in worry.
"I can stand." Ako said, sighing softly.
Kanata looked confused at the sudden strange encounter and heard Nozomu laughing softly from beside him.
With Yozora, she had called over Mahiru and Asahi. She pulled out her camera. "Let's take a selfie!"
Mahiru deadpanned. "Is that why you called us?"
Asahi laughed. "Come on, little sis, don't be like that."
Yozora smiled bright. "I knew you would understand, Asahi!" She turned to Mahiru. "This is our first Kasumi family event, we have to document it."
Mahiru stared at her older siblings pleading faces. "Fine," she gave in.
Yozora cheered, and huddle Mahiru towards them. "Okay, smile!"
"Cheese!" Asahi grinned.
Mahiru stared at the camera for a moment, before a small smile appeared on her face.
The camera clicked and was saved.
Yozora opened the picture. "Aww! We look adorable!" She cooed.
Asahi looked at it beside her. "Mahiru you look so cute!"
Mahiru stuck her tongue out at him. Asahi laughed and pulled her into a hug.
Suddenly, the area that everyone was standing in lit up brighter. The buses had arrived.
Yume, Laura, Ako, and Mahiru all gasped at the grand vehicle. Ako instantly woke up and regained her energy. Two buses lined up in front of them.
A women rushed out of the first bus. "Good morning everyone," she said. She was wearing a dark blue blazer and matching skirt, her hair in a bun. "I apologize for our tardiness."
Yozora smiled. "It's okay, Ms. Ran."
The woman smiled and faced Yume, Laura, Ako, and Mahiru. "Hello girls. My name is Ran Izumi. You can call me Ms. Ran. I'm the manager for this tour, meaning I'm in charge of making sure everything goes according to plan. If you need anything, let me know."
"Thank you." Ako and Laura said.
"Please take care of us." Mahiru said.
"It's nice to meet you." Yume said.
Ms. Ran smiled, then turned to all of them. "Alright, you can all take your bags and go inside now. Girls in the first bus, boys in the second bus." She said.
Subaru patted Yume on the head. "See ya later, boiled octopus!"
Yume stuck out her tongue at him and ran to the bus with the others.
The girls gasped in unison and the bus. It was huge and beautiful! Yozora smiled and went in on her own, leaving the girls gawking themselves.
At the immediate right of the bus, there was a blocked off area where the driver would sit. In the front of the entrance were two long couches on both sides of the bus. One of them had a table in front of it. Behind the couches were counters, with a sink and a fridge and other kitchen appliances. There were two blocked off areas, and a curtain covered spot in the center. The whole bus was golden and had lights adding a wonderful glow.
"You can put your bags back here," Yozora said as she walked deeper into the bus, pushing past the curtain. "The beds are back here too."
The four of them rushed in, pulling their bags along, ready to get settled.
As they fawned over the bus, a laugh interrupted them.
Ms. Ran smiled at them. "I'm glad to see you girls like it." She stepped further inside the bus. The driver and one of my assistants will be up here," she directed to the front of the bus. "If you have any problems, let her know. I'm going to be in another bus, but she can contact me. And, of course, you have Yozora here to help you get comfortable."
"Thank you very much." The girls chorused.
Ms. Ran waved. "We'll be moving in a few minutes. Get settled in."
The beds in the back were triple bunk beds with little TV's inside and a draw curtain.
They chose their bunks, Ako, Yume, and Laura on one side, and Mahiru and Yozora on the other side.
Just as they did, the bus started moving. The girls rushed to the window above the couch, watching as they left the familiar grounds of their school.
Ako sighed and plopped onto the couch. "I think I'll take a nap now."
Yume stretched. "Me too."
They got up and went to lay down in the bunks in the back.
"What about you two?" Yozora asked Laura and Mahiru.
"What do you usually do?" Laura asked back.
Yozora smiled. "I might read a magazine or watch tv. Or maybe get some work done."
Laura shrugged and sat down on the couch, pulling out her Aikatsu mobile and a pair of headphones. She would just wait for the sun to rise and listen to music.
Mahiru went to her bag and grabbed a notebook. She decided to draw out some designs with her time.
Yozora came to sit down beside her with her own notebook and hummed as she wrote. She peaked over at Mahiru's drawing and gasped. "That's beautiful, Mahiru!"
Mahiru nodded. "I'm glad you like it."
Yozora snuggled her. "It's wonderful! You're such a great designer!"
Mahiru pushed her away. "O-okay."
Yozora laughed lightly and pulled away, and they returned to the silence of each other's company.
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Chapter Word Count: 1544
The outfits the girls are wearing are from the 3rd opening. Except Yume, she's wearing the outfit she wore to go home in episode… 24 I believe. You'll see why soon! ;D
Also, I have a question. What class do you think Nozomu, Kanata, and Asahi belong to? I like to think that Nozomu is theater, Asahi is beauty, and Kanata is dance, and Subaru song, obviously, but let me know your thoughts! Thanks for reading! :)