Ahhhh did you guys know that the movie comes out today?! I can't wait to see it! Ahhh! And, I sooo looking forward to the Valentine's Day episode! So cuuute! I'm sCreAMinG sO mUCH.

I do not own Aikatsu! Stars!

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Laura sighed as she finally put down the bags of food.

Nozomu put his own share of the bags down on the table as well. "These certainly were heavy."

Laura nodded. "Yea." She looked around. "It doesn't seem like anyone else is here yet."

Nozomu nodded in agreement. "I guess we should wait, since there's nothing to do."

Laura frowned. "Alright…"

About fifteen minutes later, Ako and Kanata appeared.

Ako looked at Laura, relieved. "Thank goodness you're here!" She handed the bags in her hand to Laura. "Here! I have to go!" Ako shouted as she ran off.

Laura stared bewildered. "What?"

"Where is she off to?" Nozomu added.

Kanata looked at them. "She wanted to make something for Mahiru."

Laura shook her head and muttered. "That girl…" She looked at the new bags in her hands. "Well, let's start decorating."

The three of them began taking out the banners and streamers and other items, starting to hang them. As the tallest, Kanata was placing streamers on the highest spots, while Laura and Nozomu put them on places they could reach.

A few minutes later, two more figures approached.

"Hey you guys!" Asahi greeted. He took in the working appearance of the gazebo. "Oh wow! It's looking great already!"

Yozora agreed. "It is." She looked around. "Yume and Subaru aren't here yet?"

"No," Laura answered.

Yozora noticed something else. "Where's Ako?"

Nozomu spoke. "She went to go make Mahiru a gift."

Asahi lit up. "Wow! That's so great!"

"Speaking of gifts," Laura said. "What did you guys get?"

Yozora put a finger to her lips. "It's a secret." She winked.

Laura rolled her eyes with a laugh.

Asahi put the items in his hands down. "Anyways, let's help decorate!"

"We already got the gifts wrapped." Yozora informed.

Asahi approached the table where the supplies were out. The scent of the food that Nozomu and Laura brought reached his nose. His eyes lit up. "Ah! That smells delicious!" He cheered.

Yozora giggled. "Well, we can't eat until Mahiru comes."

Asahi moaned. "That's no fair!"

"Just come help us," Laura said. "It won't take too long!"

A while later, Asahi checked the time. He glanced up worriedly at Yozora. "It's getting late… do you think Yume and Subaru are okay?"

Yozora nodded. "I'm sure they're on their way, Asahi."

Laura cast a glance at the older girl. "When they do get here, how do we get Mahiru?"

Yozora tapped her cheek. "Well, someone would have to go get her…"

Laura deadpanned. "You don't even know?"

Nozomu laughed. "Well, none of us, of M4, can go. We don't really know Mahiru."

Asahi shot up. "But I do!"

Yozora shook her head. "No, you can't go to the girl's school, silly."

Asahi blinked in realization. "Oh…" he blushed.

"I can't go either, because I would draw too much attention, sadly." Yozora said.

Laura tilted her head. "Why don't I go?"

Yozora hummed. "Okay, that would work."

Laura nodded. "Alright."

Just as they finished the conversation, a shout was heard from the distance.

"Hey!"

The four teens in the gazebo looked up to see Yume and Subaru coming up.

"You guys made it!" Asahi cried.

"Sorry!" Yume said. "It got really busy at the bakery!"

"It's okay," Yozora said. "But now, let's hurry up and set everything up." She instructed.

It didn't take too long for all the teens to complete decorating the gazebo. They set the food and cake up on the table as well.

Yozora nodded. "Looks good! Laura, go find Mahiru. Yume, can you get Ako quickly?"

Yume nodded eagerly. "I'm on it!"

Laura followed beside her. "Me too!"

Yozora smiled at the two as they ran off to the school. She turned to the boys. "Now we wait."

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At breakfast time at the cafeteria, Mahiru looked around for her friends. She was greatly confused when she didn't see them.

Throughout the day, she didn't see any of them either. But, that didn't bother her too much, since the four girls were in different classes.

After class, Mahiru strolled the hallway, keeping an eye out for any of her three brightly colored haired friends. She sighed when she didn't spot them.

Suddenly a familiar voice called out. "Mahiru!"

Mahiru turned around, seeing the bright pink hair of Laura getting closer.

"Laura!" Mahiru gasped. "Where have you been? Have you seen Yume and Ako?"

Laura smiled in response. "Yes, don't worry! Just follow me, okay?"

Mahiru inspected her. "Is something going on?"

Laura grinned. "Nothing really." She replied. She reached and grabbed Mahiru's hand. "Now let's go!"

She was still suspicious, but Mahiru let herself get pulled by Laura at a steady pace.

Mahiru was bewildered when Laura led her outside. "Laura, where are you taking me?"

Laura just ignored her, causing Mahiru to frown. She would've broken some tiles and stopped Laura, but the pinkette was holding her hand tightly. She sighed.

"Okay!" Laura said suddenly, pulling Mahiru forward.

Mahiru looked up, and gasped.

Laura brought her to the gazebo, where it was decorated with streamers and banners. Yozora and Asahi were standing in the front with bright grins, Yume and Ako were beside them, and the rest of M4 was in the background.

"Happy birthday Mahiru!" They cheered.

Mahiru's eyes widened. She rushed up to her brother and sister and hugged them. "Thank you."

Yozora giggled. "Of course, little sister."

"We can't forget about you." Asahi added.

Mahiru grinned and looked at the others. "Thank you, everyone."

"Of course, Mahiru!" Yume cheered.

Ako crossed her arms and nodded, a frown forming on her face. "Well if you would have just told us that it was your birthday, we would have had an easier job! It's only thanks to Yozora and Asahi."

Mahiru's lips parted in a silent gasp. "I forgot… sorry Ako."

Ako's eye twitched. "Of course you forgot." She sighed.

Yozora giggled and grabbed Mahiru's hand. "I agree. That's just like you, Mahiru."

Mahiru smiled awkwardly. "So what did you bring?"

Asahi jumped up. "Food! From your favorite places!"

Mahiru lit up. "Really?"

Yozora clasped her hands. "Let's eat, everyone!"

After eating their stomachs full, Yozora took out the cake. It was a chocolate cake with a light chocolate whip frosting and chocolate shavings all on the sides. The top of the cake had a lovely chocolate decorative piece and had the words "happy birthday Mahiru!" on it.

After stuffing themselves even more with cake, they moved onto presents.

Yozora brought forth a small, flat package. "This is from mom and dad."

Mahiru's eyes widened as she took the package. She carefully opened the paper, revealing a colorful cake shaped picture frame. The bottom "layer" of the cake had a picture of the three Kasumi siblings together as children. The second "layer" of the cake had a picture the three took from their recent adventure on tour. The top "layer" of the cake had a picture of Mahiru.

Mahiru smiled. "This is wonderful." She said.

Asahi grinned. "It is."

They continued with the gift giving. Asahi and Yozora also gave her a new purse, a new sweater, and a small envelope.

Mahiru raised an eyebrow at it. "What is it?" She asked, noticing the stares they were giving her.

"Open it!" Asahi urged.

Mahiru looked down at the envelope and opened it as requested.

There were slips of paper inside, and so she took them out and read them.

"Coupons?" Mahiru blinked. She then realized. "Like when we were little?" She deadpanned.

Asahi and Yozora cheered.

"You remembered!" Asahi cried out.

Mahiru stared at the papers.

"Coupons?" Yume asked curiously. "What does that mean?"

Mahiru sighed and handed them to her to look at.

Yume took them. "Coupon for a free hug. Coupon for a call anytime."

"Huh?" Laura added in confusion.

"When we were little, we did coupons like this." Yozora explained.

"It's anything, and if she uses it, we have to do whatever it is!" Asahi continued.

"Ooh…" They realized.

"That's cute." Laura commented.

Mahiru blushed and stuck the coupons back into the envelope. "I probably won't be using these, but thanks." She mumbled.

Asahi started pouting, but Yozora put her hand on his shoulder with a smile.

Ako stepped up next, holding a gift box. "Here you go, Mahiru."

Mahiru blinked in surprise. "You got me something?"

Ako huffed. "Of course. It's nothing great, but that's your own fault for not letting us know beforehand."

Mahiru smiled at her, then opened the box. She pulled out the item. "A chocolate muffin." Mahiru muttered in wonder.

"A chocolate muffin pillow." Ako corrected.

Mahiru pulled it close and hugged it. It was the perfect size. "Thank you so much, Ako!"

Ako smiled happily. "I knew you would like it." She spotted the tall green haired male. "But, ah… the idea was actually K-"

"Hers." Kanata cut in, before Ako could finish. He sent Ako a smirk, to which she turned away with red cheeks of embarrassment.

Mahiru frowned. "Huh?"

Ako clammed up. "Uh- nothing!"

"Okay…" Mahiru replied.

Yozora smiled. "We have some more free time before we need to go. Let's enjoy it, okay?"

Mahiru's face fell, but she recovered. "Okay!"

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Chapter Word Count: 1532

"Her" in Japanese is "kanojyo" so it totally worked there haha. Boom you guys just learned something hehe.

Anyways, the next few chapters are going to be better! You guys are going to love them~ This marks the end of the birthday arc! Leave a review!