A new chapter! I might upload two today, because while technically school starts today, my first class is tomorrow! So, after that I'll post every so often, and not every day!

I do not own Aikatsu Stars!

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It has been a couple weeks since Yume, Laura, Ako, and Mahiru had gone on tour with M4 and Yozora.

When they came back, their classmates had bombarded the girls with praises on their shows.

Since then, the girls returned to their normal schedules again of classes, along with spending time with each other on breaks.

Yume was with Laura, and the two of them were walking from class to go to the cafeteria for lunch.

As they approached the cafeteria, they spotted Ako.

"Ah, Ako!" Yume waved her arm to get her attention.

Ako spotted the two song class girls and went towards them. "Hello, Yume, Laura."

"Hey Ako." Laura answered.

"Are going to get lunch?" Yume asked.

Ako nodded.

"Let's go together then!" Yume cheered.

Ako agreed, and the trio went to get their meals.

After sitting down with their trays, Ako spoke. "I was actually looking to speak with you, Yume."

Yume blinked. "Me?"

"Yes," Ako said.

"What about?" Laura input.

"Well," Ako started. She pulled out a paper from her pocket and unfolded it while handing it to Yume. "There's an audition that is happening soon. It's for a short show that M4 will be in."

Yume and Laura skimmed through the paper.

"Oh?" Laura said. "Why are you telling us? We aren't in theater class."

Yume nodded with her, confused as well.

Ako looked at them. "Yes, but do you remember the last time you acted in the S4 show, Rock! Rock Girls!?"

Yume and Laura nodded.

"And the Four Star Academy Film Festival movie you stared in?" Ako continued.

The two nodded again. "Yea."

Ako nodded at them. "Yes, well I don't know if you've seen the reviews from them, but apparently people like your acting, Yume."

Yume and Laura gasped.

"People like my acting?" Yume gawked.

Ako rolled her eyes. "Yes, they do. I cannot believe it either, actually." She suddenly gripped her fork tightly. "They also liked you as Subaru's girlfriend." Ako hissed out.

Laura cast Ako a worried glance, while Yume frowned.

"What? No way." Yume said as she recollected the memory of the scene. "I didn't even know I was being filmed. Plus, he was teasing me!"

Ako huffed and crossed her arms. "Frankly, I agree with you."

Laura raised an eyebrow at her. "So, what about it?"

"Oh, right," Ako remembered. "I wanted to invite the two of you to audition for their new short series. I will be there, of course."

Yume and Laura looked at Ako with wide eyes.

"You think we should audition?" Yume asked.

Ako's cheeks colored pink. "Yes b-because as actors and actresses, we should put out what the viewers want." She said and looked away.

Yume's expression softened. "Well then, I guess I can't say no."

Ako snapped her gaze back to Yume.

"If that's the code of an actress, then who am I to deny it?" Yume smiled. "Right Laura?"

Laura was reading the paper, then smiled up at Yume and Ako. "Yes… but the day of the audition won't work for me because I have a performance then."

Yume's face fell. "Aw, that's not fair…"

Laura put a hand on Yume's shoulder. "Don't worry, Yume. You can go with Ako, I'll be fine."

Yume smiled up at Laura. "Really? Are you sure?"

Laura nodded. "I'm sure, Yume."

Yume smiled and faced Ako. "Then it'll be just you and me, Ako!"

Ako eyed the two of them, then slowly nodded. "Okay, fine."

Laura giggled at her reaction and Yume smiled cheerfully.

"Let's do our best, Ako!"

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A few days later, Yume and Ako met and the two walked to the center where the auditions where taking place.

When they arrived, the area was filled with people, all anxious to get a role in the show.

Ako was confidently standing beside Yume. They had signed in their names, and all that remained was for them to call everyone for their turn.

Yume smiled at Ako. "I can't wait for our turn!"

Ako nodded in agreement.

Yume glanced around. "What do we do now?"

"We wait." Ako answered simply and led her to an open seat.

The two sat next to each other and spent their time reading over their scripts.

"Are you nervous, Ako?" Yume asked suddenly, looking up from her paper.

Ako turned her nose up. "No, of course not." She closed her packet. "I've gone through many auditions before, I know I can do this."

Yume grinned at Ako. "Wow, Ako! You're so cool!"

Ako blushed at the sudden praise. "A-ah! Thank you!" She rushed out.

Yume smiled.

Ako folded her arms. "I know I can make it past this," she said. "And then I can act alongside my dear Subaru!"

Yume laughed nervously. "You… really like him, huh?"

Ako snapped her sight to Yume. "Yes! Don't you even think about stealing him from me!"

Yume put her hands up in defense. "I'm not even interested, Ako."

Ako nodded firmly. "Good." She stood up and brushed her uniform straight. "I'm going to use the restroom," she said, leaving Yume.

Yume nodded at her and returned to review her script.

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Ako held her script book as she exited the bathroom. She wondered how much longer it would be before it was her turn.

As she walked down the short hallway, a familiar figure suddenly appeared ahead.

Ako stopped and faced him. "What are you doing here?"

Kanata raised a brow. "I'm here to judge the auditions." He answered. He spotted her papers in her hands. "And you are here to audition, I presume?"

Ako nodded. "Yes." She turned and clasped her hands together in front of her. "I'll act beside dear Subaru!" She squealed. "And also, Nozomu." She added after a moment.

Kanata smirked at her, then became serious. "If you want a part, don't get distracted." He advised.

"I am well aware of that!" Ako hissed at him. She moved around him to get back to her seat.

"Good luck." Kanata called out as went on his way.

Ako jumped, startled by the phrase. She stopped, feeling her face get hot, and grumbled. "How dare he wish me luck." She muttered, thinking how it was bad luck to say 'good luck' to an actor.

She straightened and went on her way to the waiting area to join Yume.

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Chapter Word Count: 1057

End of chapter! I'm still feeling really iffy about this "arc" but I'm still going with it. So far, its five chapters, but it might be another one or two. I don't know because I'm still writing it!

Thank you to those who left a review in the last chapter! I love you! XD