WOOOOOO WE'RE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL! AHHHHH (its a secret about who xP) Happy, so another chapter!

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It was another day of filming in the studio for Ako, Yume, and M4.

They were currently on a break for lunch.

Yume was finding her way to the restroom, to quickly clear her system.

She stopped when a familiar figure crossed her path.

"Oh, boiled octopus." Subaru greeted.

Yume deadpanned. "You say it so casually now…"

Subaru grinned. "What's up?"

Yume stepped around him. "I'm trying to get to the bathroom."

"Oh." Subaru said. "Hey, would you-"

Yume suddenly stiffened.

"-uh?" Subaru stopped. "Are you okay?"

Yume nodded fiercely. "Yes! B-but, I have to go!" She jumped and spun around, running off.

Subaru blinked, trying to figure out where she was going. Then, he realized that she said that she was going to the bathroom. His face started burning in embarrassment. He put a hand to his face. "Oh, geez…" he muttered, before walking off.

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Sometime later, after Yume had done her last filming of the day, and watched as the crew prepared for the next scene.

"Hey," Someone called out to her.

Yume glanced around. "Huh?"

Subaru approached her. "That was a good scene." He placed a small water bottle in her hands.

Yume grasped it. "Thanks!" She paused, and stared at him. "You're looking happier today!" She stated.

"What?" Subaru asked.

Yume smiled softly. "Well, the other day when we were out with Nozomu-" Subaru's face dropped into a frown. "-You were like, really sad, I think." Yume said. "But now you seem better!" She finished. "I know that I don't really know you…" Yume continued. "But I hope things are alright for you!"

Subaru was taken aback. His face started to heat up. "O-oh… thanks." He lowered his gaze, a smile coming on. "I... I guess they might be getting better?" He answered hesitantly.

Yume smiled hopefully. "Don't worry, you have your friends to support you! And me!" She added with a cheer.

Subaru gulped. "Y-yea!"

Yume continued to smile. She stepped away. "Well I'm going to see if the crew needs my help! Good luck on your next scene!"

Subaru nodded, still speechless, as the blonde moved away. Looking at the set, he realized that he was going to be on soon. He straightened himself up, mentally telling himself to prepare for the next scene.

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The next time that Yume had gone to film, she had a small part. But like usual, she wanted to stay the whole day to support her friends that were still filming.

She had grabbed a small granola bar to munch on to appease her stomach.

A shadow came over her suddenly, and she looked up in surprise.

"Oh! Subaru!" She greeted.

Subaru waved a hand. "Yo. What's up?"

Yume smiled. "Nothing right now." She casually answered.

Subaru nodded. "So…" he began, fidgeting with his sleeves. "Uh, later-"

"Miss Nijino!" A voice calling interrupted him.

Yume turned her head. "Yes?" She called.

A crew member approached her. "Would you mind coming to help us out?"

Yume smiled up at her. "Of course!" She turned to Subaru. "Sorry, you were saying something?"

Subaru coughed lightly. "No, it's okay."

Yume nodded. "Okay then. See you!" She waved and ran off to help the crew.

Subaru watched her go with a grumble.

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Subaru clenched his fist in determination. This was the moment.

He walked up to Yume, who was waiting for M4 to arrive, so that they could leave together as usual. Subaru had sneaked out before the rest of his unit mates to meet Yume.

"Hey!" He called out.

Yume looked up at him. "Subaru!" She paused, looking around him. "Where are the others?"

"They're on their way," he answered quickly, his own words encouraging himself. "Do you have time?"

Yume blinked in confusion. "I suppose. I'm waiting for you all." She gasped. "U-unless you don't want me to- ride with you! I-I understand! Sorry for imposing-"

"No, that's fine." Subaru cut off her rant. "I meant-"

"Yume!"

Subaru clenched his teeth. Dang it.

Yume turned to see Asahi, Kanata, and Nozomu coming up. "Hello!" She waved again.

"Ready to go?" Nozomu asked.

Yume nodded. "Yup!"

"Great, come on!" Asahi cheered, ready to head home and rest.

Yume smiled and followed after him.

Kanata glanced back at Subaru as Yume, Nozomu, and Asahi continued to the car. He stared at Subaru's still figure, who had his back still facing them. "…You coming?"

Subaru slumped over. "Yea."

Kanata nodded once, then continued to the car himself.

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Yume skipped down the path of school. With a little free time after her recent lunch, she decided to go on a stroll through the academy grounds.

She passed a bench, and found herself sitting on it, smiling contently.

Suddenly, Yume heard hard footsteps coming from the path.

A voice was chanting. "Aikatsu! Aikatsu!"

Yume glanced up. Her face lit up in surprise. "Subaru!" She waved.

Said male looked up and slowed down to a stop in front of her.

"Yo, tomato. What are you doing?" Subaru asked.

Yume kicked her legs. "I'm just enjoying the day!"

Subaru smiled, relaxing his hands on his waist. "Do you have any plans for the rest of your day, then?"

Yume hummed, leaning her head from side to side. "Nope!" She smiled happily. She stretched out, leaning backwards into the bench. "Ah, these breaks feel so nice, lately."

"You've been working hard." Subaru agreed. They elapsed into a silence, until Subaru spoke again. "Do you-"

He was interrupted by a chime.

Yume sat up startled. "Oh! That's my Aikatsu Mobile!" She said, taking it out. "Excuse me," She told Subaru, as she answered it and put it to her ear. "Hello?" She greeted, turning her head to speak to the caller. "Ah, Laura! …No. Huh? Miss Ana? Okay I'll be there soon!" Yume put the mobile down. She looked at Subaru. "Sorry, Laura needs some help."

Subaru nodded. "Okay."

Yume stood up and started walking away. "Sorry. Good bye!"

Subaru waved unenthusiastically. "Sure…" he grumbled. With a frown on his face, Subaru turned to continue with his exercise.

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Kanata, Asahi, and Nozomu were all sitting in the common area of their dorm.

Asahi looked around. "Where's Subaru?"

"He went for a run." Nozomu answered.

Kanata smirked. "He's been trying to get someone's attention lately."

The three of them broke out into grins.

"I wonder why he's so persistent with Yume lately." Asahi said.

Nozomu smiled. "That would be my fault, I'm afraid."

Kanata and Asahi looked at him.

"What do you mean?" Asahi asked.

"Well," Nozomu began, "I invited Yume and Ako for lunch after I met with them. Only Yume joined me, but later, Subaru saw us and that's what set him off."

Kanata and Asahi snickered.

"So he's trying to go on date with her now?" Asahi said.

Nozomu shrugged.

"He's finally figuring it out…" Kanata said.

Nozomu nodded. "He certainly has."

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