Well I was planning on uploading this later today, but I guess I'll do it now since I'm free ^^ I'm having some problems with the chapter I'm writing up now, but I'll get over it soon!

I do not own Aikatsu Stars.

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It was a warm afternoon at Four Star Academy. The girls, Yume, Laura, Mahiru, and Ako had gathered together and sat with each other in the cafeteria.

"I was thinking for my next performance I could use a new cord!" Laura was saying. "But I haven't found any free time to go and design one yet."

Mahiru hummed. "Don't worry, if you get a chance to, you can call me and I'll help."

Laura smiled. "Sure! Thanks, Mahiru!"

Yume suddenly gasped, gaining the attention of the other three girls.

"What is it, Yume?" Laura asked, worried.

Yume faced Ako. "Do you think we'll be getting the results from our auditions today?"

Ako blinked. She crossed her arms. "Yes, they said we would know by today." She closed her eyes and smirked. "But I'm not worried. I know I got the part."

"Wow, that's pretty confident of you." Laura commented.

Ako grinned more.

Yume pumped her fist. "Yea! That's our Ako! I'm sure you got the part, too!"

Ako became flustered at Yume's comment. "Ah… and what about you?"

Yume hummed and put a finger on her cheek in thought. "Hmm… well let's just say that I'll be lucky if I did get a part!" She giggled.

Laura, Mahiru, and Ako sweated.

"You should be more confident in yourself." Laura told her.

Yume laughed. "Probably. But I really don't know how I did."

"It's okay, Yume." Mahiru said. "You gave it your best shot, right?"

"Right!" Yume confirmed.

"I wouldn't blame you if you didn't get it, though," Ako stated. "It's not like what I do is easy."

Laura scoffed with a roll of her eyes. "So humble…"

Yume giggled. "It's true! Acting is hard!"

Suddenly, a loud ring blared between the four of them. Alerted, they all checked their Aikatsu mobiles.

"It's not mine," Laura said, putting her mobile away again.

Mahiru nodded. "Mine either."

Yume smiled. "It's mine! I got a message!"

"Same here," Ako informed.

Yume gasped loudly. "It's about the movie!"

Laura and Mahiru went wide eyed and scooter close to her so they could read it with her.

"Dear Miss Yume Nijino," Yume started reading. "We are pleased to inform you that your audition for the part of May Natsuki in the short series drama featuring the boys of M4 was approved by the voting members!" Yume was nearly screaming at the end of the sentence.

Laura and Mahiru cheered with Yume.

Ako smirked and held up her own mobile towards the three. "I got the role of Kaori Hana."

Yume shook with happiness. With a burst of energy, she jumped out of her chair and leaped at Ako. Ako, who had her eyes closed, opened them to see Yume falling upon her.

"Let's work together Ako!" Yume cried.

Ako yelped as Yume roughly hugged her. "Get off me!"

"Shh Ako! We need to get to work!" Yume said, ignoring her complaints.

Mahiru and Laura shared amused expressions, then laughed in cheer for their friends.

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The next week, the cast of the show was invited to a first meeting. Only a few of the characters would be acting that day, but everyone was called to see the action take place.

Ako and Yume went to the studio together to watch. However, Yume was more excited than Ako, of course.

Yume was smiling brightly. "This is so cool!" She shared with Ako.

Ako rolled her eyes and laughed. "Yes, yes, you've already said so."

Yume laughed. "Sorry, I guess I have. But really, it is!"

Ako shook her head. "Okay, come on, we're here."

They pushed through the doors and were greeted by a bustling set. Crew members were buzzing around everywhere, and so were some actors.

Yume watched with wonder filled eyes, while Ako smiled, pleased.

"It's nice, isn't it?" Ako sighed contently.

"It's amazing!" Yume responded.

The two shuffled around the set, greeting various crew members, Mr. Jiro, and other actors in the show.

Yume stretched her arms in front of her. "I wonder when they'll start filming…" She mumbled.

"It should be soon," Ako answered. "They're probably preparing right now."

"Correct."

Ako and Yume jumped and turned around.

There stood M4, minus Nozomu, who seemed to have gone off to speak with Mr. Jiro.

Ako's face turned bright red and she quickly jumped behind Yume to hide. Subaru had indirectly spoken to her! She couldn't believe it!

Yume laughed nervously at Ako's behavior. "So… you are filming today?"

Subaru nodded. "Yup. And congrats for getting your part." He said, adding a wink as he looked at Yume.

Ako clutched Yume's arm tightly, holding in a loud shriek of joy. Subaru winked at her!

Asahi stepped forward. "We can't wait to work with you, Yume!" He paused and leaned around Yume. "You too, Ako!"

"Thank you," Ako quickly answered.

"Yea," Yume answered. "Thanks, I can't wait to work, either!" She cheered.

Kanata was smirking at Ako's reaction. As Ako glanced around, she met Kanata's eyes and froze. She stiffened then looked away, ducking further behind Yume.

"Ah!" Asahi suddenly said. "Looks like we're about to start!"

The crew was gathering around the set, looking ready.

"Oh, we'd better go." Subaru realized.

Yume smiled. "We'll be cheering for you!" She grabbed Ako's hand and pulled her over beside her. "Right, Ako?"

Ako stiffened. "Y-y-yes!" She squeaked.

Kanata snickered, while Subaru looked slightly confused.

"Thanks," Subaru answered, and with that led Asahi and Kanata away to film.

Ako clutched both of her hands to her chest tightly and breathed a sigh of relief.

Yume giggled at her. "You're so cute." She commented.

Ako's eyes widened and her face burned. "N-no I-I'm not!"

Yume started laughing at her reaction. "Of course you are!"

Before Ako could stutter out another response, the lights dimmed in the studio.

"Quiet on set!" Someone shouted, and a hush spread through the room.

Yume grabbed Ako and pulled them closer to the stage set, where the M4 boys were ready and in position.

Yume and Ako silently watched as the characters took their roles and delivered them.

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After a while of filming, Mr. Jiro announced a lunch break for everyone.

A large table was set up with many snack and dishes for everyone present.

Ako and Yume grabbed their share of sandwiches and some fruit, before moving aside to a seat at the side.

"When are we scheduled for our first filming?" Yume asked Ako as they ate.

Ako deadpanned. "It was written on your acceptance letter, Yume."

Yume had a guilty expression. "Was it?" She laughed nervously. "Guess I didn't see it."

Ako rolled her eyes. "You'd better not miss the days your supposed to be here."

Yume nodded fiercely. "I won't! I'll make sure when we go back."

Ako nodded in approval. "Good." She paused. "Have you read through the script?"

Yume smiled. "I have, but I haven't finished it all the way yet."

Ako nodded. "It's a great plot, in my opinion. I'm actually excited to play my role."

"Me too!" Yume agreed. "I like the plot, it's so dramatic!"

Ako hummed in agreement, and soon their break ended. The crew set up again and the filming resumed.

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At the end of the filming, Mr. Jiro stood up and shouted. "And cut! Acting is an explosion!"

Everyone laughed at his spirit. M4 retreated back to their dressing rooms, and the crew began cleaning up the studio.

Yume and Ako decided to help out, so they were cleaning tables and putting supplies away.

After the girls finished cleaning up, they approached Mr. Jiro.

"Mr. Jiro! Thank you for having us!" Yume said happily.

"Miss Nijino! Miss Saotome! Thank you for coming!" Mr. Jiro answered. "Congratulations on getting your parts. Let me say that your auditions were explosive!"

Ako and Yume laughed.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiro." Ako said.

Mr. Jiro nodded and grabbed his bag. "Well, I should be getting on my way. I'll see you two next time!"

Ako and Yume moved aside to let him go.

"Of course!" Yume smiled. "Goodbye!"

As Mr. Jiro left, Ako grabbed her own bag. "We should head back too, Yume."

Yume nodded. "Right!"

With a final farewell to the remaining crew members, the two exited the building, starting their walk back to the academy.

"Hey!" Someone suddenly called out from behind them.

Ako and Yume turned around, to see M4 approaching.

Subaru waved his arm, signaling then.

Ako stiffened as he got closer.

"Are you two heading back to the academy?" Subaru asked, looking at Yume.

Yume nodded with a smile. "Yes we are!"

"Great," Subaru answered. "Why don't you come with us then?"

Yume and Ako blinked.

"Eh?" Yume sounded, confused.

Subaru laughed. "We're," he paused and motioned to Kanata, Nozomu, and Asahi coming up behind him, "all going back to school too, so why don't you join us?"

Yume smiled. "Sure! That would be great! Thank you!"

Subaru nodded. "Come on, our ride is over here."

Ako bright red, her eyes swirling at the whole notion of Subaru inviting them to ride home together.

Yume carefully took Ako's hand and led her.

"Ri-ride with Subaru?" Ako mumbled to herself.

They reached the vehicle, a long dark car that would have enough space for all of them. Subaru went and held the door open.

"Come on," he smiled, gesturing for the two to get in.

Yume nodded happily and pulled Ako in behind her. The two settled down next to each other and the boys entered after them.

"How did you like the filming?" Nozomu asked them as the car started moving.

"It was amazing!" Yume replied. "Even though I've seen the works of a show before, it's great every time!"

Nozomu laughed, nodding in agreement. "Yes, I agree."

Asahi stared at Yume for a moment. "Wait a second. Yume, aren't you in song class? Why did you audition?"

The other boys realized that Asahi was right, and they adapted curious looks as well.

Yume smiled. "I am! But Ako suggested that I audition."

"She did?" Subaru asked.

"Yes," Yume continued. "She said something about me being popular with the fans…"

Nozomu, Asahi, and Kanata held in their laughter as they looked at Subaru. They all knew why she was popular from her last shows.

"Oh, Ako," Nozomu called, shaking her out of her imagination. "I have to tell you that I really enjoyed your audition."

Ako lit up, smiling brightly. "Thank you, Nozomu! Your acting today was great, as always!"

Nozomu smiled in response. "Thank you, Ako. I appreciate hearing that from you."

Ako nodded with a light blush on her cheeks. She sighed happily and turned her gaze down to her lap as she played with her fingers.

They soon arrived to the academy, and the car stopped so Ako and Yume could get off.

"Thank you for the ride!" Yume called as they stepped out.

Subaru nodded. "Sure. See you later!" He answered, as the car left, with the other waving goodbye behind him.

Ako waved very enthusiastically until the car was out of sight. She nodded in satisfaction, and turned to Yume. "Now then, let's go back and rest."

Yume smiled and was about to agree, but was interrupted by the growl of her stomach. She laughed nervously. "Or we could go get a snack?"

Ako rolled her eyes. "Alright. Come on."

Yume laughed. "Thanks Ako!"

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