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Ako was trembling in her seat.

"Ako, are you feeling okay?" Yume asked as she noticed.

Ako looked up at her. Her gaze lowered. "Yes, I'll be fine." She straightened her posture. "I'll be fine." She repeated firmly.

Yume nodded, a small smile forming on her face. Ako watched as the ombré haired girl began to fidget. "I know you probably won't want to, but would you watch my scene?" She pleaded softly.

Ako gulped and looked up. She had gotten over her anger of Yume and Subaru's characters being involved. It wasn't any of their faults, script changes happened all the time. "Okay." Ako said simply.

Yume smiled happily. "Thank you!" She then proceeded to grab Ako by her hand and started dragging her.

The two exited their dressing room, approaching the set that was in its normal buzz.

Yume let go of Ako, who went to the side and took her place to watch, while she went to the stage.

Mr. Jiro looked around and nodded firmly.

One of his assistants stood up, holding a clapper in his hands. "Rolling in three, two, one…"

The setting was occurring at late evening.

As soon as the scene began, Yume ran into the screen. Subaru, who was already standing there, turned around when he heard her character call out.

"Minoru!" Yume cried as she jumped up.

Subaru stumbled back as he caught her. "May?"

Yume was grinning happily, her eyes sparkling. "We did it!"

This was one of the final scenes of the movie.

Subaru held her. "Yea… we couldn't have done it without you. I couldn't have."

Yume blushed in character. She looked away. "That's not true. You're tough by yourself."

Subaru's hand reached up to her face. His hands framing her face and pulling her gaze back to him. "But I'm not. Not without you."

Yume blinked. "Wh-what are you saying?"

"I love you, May." Subaru said, and leaned down to seal the statement.

Ako cringed and looked away. She couldn't watch her crush and her friend kiss. She knew it was just acting, she was an actress for goodness sake, but it didn't mean that she liked it. It felt a thousand times worse than the time Subaru simply hugged Yume as part of an ad-lib.

As she distracted herself, she found her eyes meeting a tall green haired figure. For once, their eyes didn't meet, as his were filled with amusement as he watched the scene play out. Ako grumbled as she scanned his tall stature. His hands in his pockets, he was giving off cool guy vibes.

Suddenly, a light flashed in her eyes, and she saw green. Kanata had turned his gaze towards her. His expression turned surprised, before he began smirking at her.

Ako jumped in surprise and quickly snapped her head back to the set. Thankfully, the scene was over. Ako let out a sigh of relief.

Yume stepped back with a smile. Subaru, on the other hand, was looking like a tomato.

Yume grinned. "What's wrong, boiled octopus?"

Subaru jumped back. "Wh-what a-are you-?"

Yume giggled at him. "Good job," she said.

Subaru gulped thickly. "Y-you too."

Yume nodded, pleased. She waved a hand and walked away.

A laugh came from behind him. "That was good."

Subaru turned around and spotted his three unit mates. He resisted a groan.

"He's all grown up." Kanata stated.

Confusion spread across Subaru's face. "What?"

Asahi laughed, shaking his head. "He won't get it."

"Relax, it's just a movie scene." Nozomu said.

Asahi nodded. "True. These things happen all the time. Don't you watch movies?"

Subaru huffed. "Of course I do."

"Then you know," Nozomu began. "That this means nothing to her?"

Subaru snapped his head up, eyes catching the blonde and pink haired girl who was casually chatting with a member of the crew. Nozomu's words vibrated through his mind.

He mumbled. "Yea…"

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Minutes later, Yume went up to Ako.

"Your scene is next." Yume said.

Ako nodded slowly. "Yes, I know."

They elapsed into a silence.

"Good lu- I mean, break a leg." Yume corrected.

Ako gazed up at her and gave her a smile. "Thank you." She stood up and went to her position.

"Ready in three, two, one, action!" Someone called out.

The studio silenced, and Kanata slowly climbed into the scene. It was at a gazebo, which was supposedly behind the school. Ako was already there, her back turned to the camera.

"Hey…" Kanata greeted hesitantly.

Ako's figure jumped in surprise, but didn't turn around. "What do you want?" Her voice was thick with emotions.

Kanata's face wavered. He pursed his lips. "To see you." He answered.

"Wonderful," Ako retorted, her tone full of sarcasm. "Now you may leave."

The two of them stood still.

"That's not what I mean." Kanata said.

"I don't care." Ako hissed out.

Kanata's face became surprised, before he started stepping closer to Ako.

Ako flinched as she heard the steps, and drew herself closer by wrapping her arms around herself.

"Well I do," Kanata replied. He reached out a hand, and grabbed Ako's shoulder, pulling her around to face the stage.

Her face was stained with tears, her eyes red and puffy.

Kanata took a step back in shock.

She hissed. "There! Now you've seen it! The great, kind and happy, Kaori Hana- in tears! A mess! Go run and tell your friends!" She shouted. "I've never had any! The genius! The lovely! The lonely! Everybody hates me now!" Ako ranted. "I'll be the most-"

She was stopped, when two hands grabbed her, and her lips pressed into another pair. Ako gasped, her eyes turning wide. Before she could react, Kanata pulled away.

"You can be all that, but I will still love you." Kanata said.

Ako turned bright red, and she stuttered for words. "L-lo-?"

"My friends aren't unkind," Kanata cut her off, his cheeks dusted pink. "They'll give you a chance."

Ako snapped out of her blush. "They will?" She asked softly.

Kanata nodded, and offered his hand out.

Ako stared at it for a moment, before lifting her own and holding his.

He began pulling her, and the two disappeared from the camera.

"Cut!" Mr. Jiro shouted a moment later. "Drama is an explosion!"

Ako immediately snatched her hand out of Kanata's and rushed off without saying a word.

Kanata looked at her, surprised. He sighed, a small smile forming on his lips as he watched her run off.

"Kanata! That was great!"

Kanata looked up to see his unit mates. "Thanks." He answered.

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Ako took a deep breath. It was just an act. It was just an act. She kept repeating that in her head.

"Ako?" A voice called out.

She looked up at Yume.

"That was a good scene." Yume continued.

Ako looked down again. "It was."

Yume took a seat beside her. "Do you… not like Kanata?" Yume tentavily asked.

Ako press her lips together. She didn't know how to answer. "No?" She squeaked, unsure. "He's very… irksome. A know-it-all." She declared.

Yume tilted her head at the confusing revelation.

"But of course, you know I prefer Subaru." Ako finished. She suddenly started blushing. "Um… h-how was i-it?"

Yume blinked. "How was what?"

Ako reddened even more. "Th-the kiss!" She rushed out.

"Oh," Yume realized. "It was nice."

Ako jumped in alertness. "What?"

"I mean," Yume quickly continued. "It was just a stage kiss, wasn't it?" Ako stared at her. "It technically was my first kiss, but then again, it wasn't, right?" Yume said.

Ako stared at her silently.

"So… you can choose to accept it, or choose to ignore it." Yume concluded.

"That…" Ako began slowly, "is very mature of you, Yume." She smiled.

Yume began smiling too. "I'm glad you're feeling better now."

Ako nodded. "I am. I choose to ignore it. My first kiss is going to be with Subaru!" She declared.

Yume giggled. "Okay." She checked the time. "We should get going."

Ako agreed, and the two stood up and grabbed their belongings.

"You don't think that they're waiting for us, do you?" Yume asked Ako.

Ako shrugged. "I don't know. But if they aren't, then we are walking back today."

Yume groaned. "Aw, man."

Ako rolled her eyes. "It might be good for you, you've become too dependent on others."

Yume pouted sadly.

To their surprise, when they stepped out of the building, M4 was standing around.

"There you are!" Subaru greeted with a wave. "We were waiting for you."

Yume and Ako were surprised.

"Wow, thanks!" Yume said happily.

The six of them then moved to get into the vehicle.

Ako looked at Kanata, who looked back at her. She huffed and turned her nose up. "I'm over it." She declared, before entering the car.

Kanata watched her, a happy smirk forming on his face. He shook his head and then entered the car.

Ako and Yume arrived at the school and split from the boy group, settling back into their routine until the next day.

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Yaay! I'm really happy with this! I just want to let everyone know, that I'm slowly building up everyone's relationships. That's why we won't be getting love confessions soon... XP Unlike probably episode 43 lol XD