Eh, I didn't really like episode 39 :/ Lillie's not my fave character tbh... I just finished writing this arc, and boy am I glad.
I do not own Aikatsu Stars!
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After getting to her room, Yume quickly checked her schedule. She had her first filming at the end of the week. She sighed, relieved that she had a few day's time to memorize her lines.
And so, the next few days Yume continued her daily routine, but also put time into learning her script. She even asked Ako for assistance, who gave her many pieces of advice. In return, Ako also practiced her lines with Yume.
At the end of week, Yume went to the studio alone. Ako wouldn't be filming with her that day, however she was still going to film a different scene that Yume wasn't in, and would come later.
Yume successfully made it to the studio on time and was ushered into the dressing room to get ready for her part.
She went through her acting smoothly, with no abnormal bumps along the way. Her character was only there for a little bit, speaking with the whole group of M4 characters, since it was the introduction scene.
Yume sighed in relief as Mr. Jiro called for the end of her scene and the start of lunch break.
She hurried to the dressing room to change out of her costume and wore her casual clothes. After she got out, many of the cast and crew were already eating.
Yume munched on her sandwich and chatted with some of the other cast. Near the end of her meal, Ako arrived.
"Ako!" Yume greeted. "Have you eaten?"
The redhead nodded "Yes I have."
Yume smiled. "Good. Are you ready to act?"
Ako smirked and looked up. "Of course, I'm always ready."
Yume laughed. "You really are."
Ako looked around. "I should go get ready." She said.
Yume nodded. "Yea! I'll be cheering you on, Ako!"
"I won't need it, but thanks." Ako replied.
Yume clasped her hands. "Of course!"
Ako then rushed off to prepare. The crew seemed to be moving around more.
Yume quickly put herself to use and asked to help.
A few minutes later, all the actors and actresses were on set. Mr. Jiro assorted them, and they soon began to film.
Yume watched with awe struck eyes at her friend's acting.
A few hours later, they were complete with the days filming. Yume helped cleaning up, and soon after Ako appeared so that the two could walk back together.
"Ako! You did great today!" Yume complimented.
Ako smiled. "Thank you." She blushed and turned her head away, putting her hands to her cheeks. "It was so hard to be so calm around Subaru though."
Yume giggled. "Really? I couldn't tell, you did so great!"
Ako nodded, then patted her cheeks. "My cheeks are hurting from all that smiling."
"Your character has to smile a lot, huh?" Yume asked with sympathy.
"Yea, it's weird." Ako stated. "She's an interesting character. All the more reason why I want to play her!"
Yume held up a fist. "That's the spirit!"
"Well, it's getting late," Ako said as they began walking. "Let's get going."
Yume nodded and the two started exiting the building.
They didn't get too far before someone called out to them.
"Hey! Are you leaving without us?"
Yume and Ako turned around to see M4 coming down the hall.
Yume jumped. "Oh! Well you didn't tell us that you wanted to come with us."
Subaru laughed. "No, we'll give you a ride again. Come on."
Yume smiled. "Thanks!" She grabbed a blushing Ako's hand and started leading her.
Like the last time they were at the studio, the boys let them ride with them back to the academy. They made small talk with mostly Yume, and Ako pitched in a few words when she could.
They got back to the academy and split ways.
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A few days later, Ako and Yume were called to film on the same day again. Their characters were finally interacting.
Their filming was finished successfully and the two started making their way out.
As they stepped out into the hallway, they ran in M4.
"Oh, excuse us." Yume said.
Subaru waved his hand. "You're going to have to go home without me today."
Yume's expression turned confused. "Huh?"
"I have an appointment somewhere else," Subaru explained. "But you can go back with the rest of the guys."
Nozomu nodded from beside him with a smile.
Yume blinked. "Okay, sure." She smiled. "Good luck!" She said to Subaru, as they parted ways.
Meanwhile, Ako was complimenting Subaru on how much of a hard worker he was, as Yume led her outside.
The five teens piled into the car silently. Ako rested her hands in her lap and silently stared out the window.
"You know, Ako," Asahi started suddenly gaining the girl's attention. "I can't help but feel that you seem different today."
Ako jumped, alert. "W-what?"
Nozomu nodded in agreement. "I agree. You seem more… at ease."
Ako turned red. "No, no! You are mistaken!" She suddenly heard a light chuckle. She snapped her head at Kanata. Her eyes narrowed at him and she glared. "Don't you say a word!"
Kanata smirked in response, but otherwise obliged.
Asahi and Nozomu shared a glance.
"Oh my, does Kanata know something we don't?" Nozomu pressed on.
Ako's face burned as she frantically waved her hands in front of her. "No! He doesn't know anything! This has nothing to do with Subaru!"
The three boys deadpanned. Ako indirectly revealed her reason.
"Is- is that so?" Asahi asked nervously.
Ako nodded eagerly.
"Well then, I suppose we should drop it." Nozomu concluded.
Yume sweated nervously at her friend. She was pretty transparent at times.
Ako crossed her arms and looked down at her lap.
"Anyways…" Yume said. "I never realized how hard acting really was. By the end of filming, I'm so tired." She moaned.
Nozomu smiled. "It takes a lot of effort. But I'm sure that that's not something you're lacking in."
Yume clenched her fist in enthusiasm. "That's right!"
The boys laughed at her attitude, and soon arrived back to the academy.
"Thank you for the ride," Ako and Yume called.
"Don't worry," Asahi smiled happily. "It's great to have you ride with us."
The two girls smiled.
"We'll see you again." Nozomu said.
They rode away, and Ako and Yume made their way to the dorms together.
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So I heard that apparently idols aren't allowed to fall in love? Is that true? If it is, then this story is totally trashhh now DX Augh idk if I would continue and ignore it or... what.
Also, happy birthday to Subaru! Sorry, that's not going to be in this story! However, chapter 30, the one I'm writing up right now, is about someone else's birthday! Hehe, no more spoilers! XD
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