Sah doods. I'm actually really excited to write another chapter considering I love this anime that much. I'll make this short though. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and hopefully it's better than the last chapter. ~cptm0ex
"What's gotten into those two lately?" the blonde haired woman asked
"Hm? Not sure. Though I am sure things will play out in their favor." Nozomi smirked at her now future wife.
"What makes you say that?" Eli replied as she slipped on her coat
Nozomi simply smiled and help up a tarot card.
-3 hours ago-
After Maki left the café the remaining girls decided to meet up later to hang out. Everyone said their farewells for the time being and headed out to do other things with their loved ones. Honoka was quite pleased with the idea, that way Tsubasa would be able to join along. Nico, on the other hand, didn't want to wait long for Maki to come back from work so she decided to hang out at the café till it closed.
"Nicochi. If you miss Maki that much you can take my car and visit her at the hospital." Nozomi smiled
"Tsk. Nozomi..." Nico grunted
Eli put her hand on Nozomi's shoulder and giggled
"Now now Nozomi. Haven't you picked on Nico-chan enough today?" Eli asked
Nozomi kissed the blonde girl on the cheek and smiled as she walked away.
"But seriously though Nico. If you want to go home you can take Nozomi's car and meet up with us later." Eli proposed
"It's fine. I left my car at Maki's anyways so I'd have to wait for her to return. Have you guys updated that jukebox yet?" Nico sighed as she looked past Eli's shoulder and glared at the jukebox.
"I just did this morning. I'll put in some credits if you'd like Nico-chan." Umi said as she lifted her head from under the counter.
Nico nodded in response and walked towards the jukebox. She allowed Umi put in some credits and thanked her, and what do you know? There it is. Ame Hime's new track. Nico smiled as she pressed her finger on the whole album, allowing the songs to load before walking back to her booth content with her choice of music. She never really understood why, but Ame Hime's music calmed her. It made her relax at its best. Of course, she'd never been to any of Ame Hime's concerts due to money issues, but she's seen videos of the pianist. Ame Hime was unknown to the world as no one knew who she was or where she came from. All Nico knew was that she loved the pianist and would kill to see the pianist live. Sighing, Nico left all those dreams behind and laid her head down on the table. Decided to just take a nap while she waits for Maki.
"Come again?" Maki asked as she twirled a strand of hair around her finger
"Ame Hime is expected to have another concert this week at the Akihabara stadium. We'd need your consent to be able to push this forward." A woman explained
"Tsubasa. I literally have no clue when the hospital would need me. What if an emergency comes as I'm at the concert? What would I tell Mama and Papa?" Maki argued
"As your friend I understand that Maki-chan, but as your manager I can only tell you that you would have to tell your parents that you would be busy. Kind of like and excuse, but It's not lying completely." Tsubasa infomed with a smile
Maki could only stare at the other woman in disbelief. Didn't Tsubasa know she was a surgeon? She couldn't put off a surgery that could save someone's life to perform a concert. Sighing, Maki stood from her seat and walked towards the door.
"Is that a yes?" Tsubasa asked with her back turned to Maki.
"Give me 8 tickets to the show. Front row." Maki pinched her nose as she walked out of the door, leaving the now smiling woman behind.
Maki pulled out her phone and read everyone's messages
Maki-chan nya! We're going to the karaoke bar tonight after you're done at the hospital!- Rin chan
Come if you'd like but don't push yourself to come if you're too tired. I know you must be tired after having to work at the hospital so suddenly on your day off. –Umi
It would be great if you came though! -Kotori
She's coming. She's my ride home. No exceptions Maki-chan. –Nico
Maki rolled her eyes and responded to the texts.
I just now got off. I'll be fine though. What time are we meeting up and where?- Maki
Maki got into her car and drove off to the café believing it was easier to discuss this in person rather than text. By the time Maki arrived at the café most of the u's members were there.
"Ah. Maki-chan welcome back!" Eli confronted the scarlet haired girl
Maki just smiled in return and found her way to the booth where a certain black haired girl was resting. Maki stifled her laugh as she slowly approached the girl who had her head on her arm and mouth wide open. Looking to the left, Maki could see Nozomi sitting in the same booth as Nico with a camera in her hand. Nozomi stood over the table and leaned into Nico's ear and whispered in her best Maki impression.
"Nico-chan. I love you."
Maki blushed heavily and stormed over to Nozomi until she was held back by semi-built arms. Eli sighed as she walked past Maki to calm a ravaged, grumpy Nico, who was trying her best to grasp a hold on the giggling purple haired girl. Maki calmed herself down as she turned around to see Rin smiling at her.
"My, My, what a scene we have here." A familiar voice said in the background
Everyone turned their attention to the voice from behind. There, stood Tsubasa who had a blushing Honoka holding her hands. Everyone settled down and walked towards the couple.
"Hello Tsubasa-san. It's nice to see you." Umi greeted
"Would you like something to drink?" Kotori offered
"Thank you for the welcoming greeting and hospitality, but I think I'll pass on the drink." Tsubasa kindly declined. She then looked at Maki and nodded.
Maki stared at the girl in confusion. Questioning why she was acting weird.
"Nico-chan?" Tsubasa asked as she looked over Maki's shoulder
"Y-yes?" She responded, startled
"You don't need to be so scared Nico. I'm an idol just as you are. We're equals." Tsubasa said as she giggled at the smaller girl's reaction
"Right.." Nico nervously laughed
"Anyways, I was wondering if you all would like to take these tickets. I won them on a radio sweepstake, but unfortunately I can't attend." She said as she waved the tickets
Rin was the first to swipe the tickets from the idol's hands and she instantly went wide eyed.
"T-T-The-these are Ame Hime tickets! For the front row! Nya~" Rin exclaimed
"Eh?!" all girls except Maki and Tsubasa exclaimed.
Way to put things out there Tsubasa. Maki thought.
Her thoughts were interrupted as she felt a body almost collide with hers and a blur in her peripheral vision.
"Ame Hime tickets for the front row?! I didn't even know she was having another concert!" Nico yelled as she held a ticket for her dear life
Maki smiled at the girl. She didn't think she loved Ame Hime this much, soon after Maki smiled as her thoughts about lying to the girl's that she couldn't attend as well entered her mind. All the girls thanked Tsubasa.
"Wait. There's only 8 tickets." Eli informed
"She's right. All of us won't be able to go." Hanayo frowned
"Don't worry about it. I'm sure I'll be busy that day so you can all go on ahead without me." Maki assured
Tsubasa smiled at the girl, knowing this would happen. Maki glared at the girl, giving her face expressions that screamed pleas of less obvious. Nico handed the ticket back to Rin and stomped towards Maki.
"You don't want to go because you don't like Ame Hime huh?" Nico pouted
"What are you going on about? I just said I might not be able to go because I might be busy. Idiot." Maki replied bluntly, twirling a piece of hair in her finger
Nico pouted once more and moved her face closer to Maki's causing the other girl to blush heavily.
"Fi-fine! I'll try to make it. Happy?" Maki stuttered.
Nico replied with a content nod and hugged the taller girl, wrapping her arms around her neck.
"Thank you Maki-chan! You'll love Ame Hime more after hearing her in person. I swear!" Nico happily yelled
All the girls laughed at the two's interaction and joined in. All 10 girls were now in a group hug. Maki tried her best to pry each girl off of her, but no such thing happened. Sighing in defeat as she gave up, Maki smiled.
"Isn't it about time we all left? I don't want to leave too late." Umi stated
"Umi is right. Let's head out. Last one there buys everyone's drinks!" Eli yelled as she made a run for the front door.
All the girls ran towards the front door leaving Tsubasa and Maki behind.
"Are you ever going to tell them Maki?" Tsubasa asked with a serious expression
"I will when the time is right. If they find out, they'll think I'm over working myself." Maki explained
"But you are, aren't you? They only want what's best for you. I'm sure they'll understand if you tell them now." Tsubasa replied
"It's not the right time yet Tsubasa. I've kept this a secret from them and lied to them for almost 4 years now. What if they don't forgive me?" she said with a hint of sadness in her voice
"When the time comes you'll see Maki. Come now. Everyone is waiting. Looks like you're buying the drinks Hime." Tsubasa said with a smile, as she walked towards the door.
"Wait! Don't say it out loud!" Maki yelled as she chased after the girl.
Standing against a wall, smiling, a figure decided to walk from the dark hallway into the light.
"Seems that I'll be buying everyone's drinks tonight Maki-chan." The figure laughed as she walked to the front door, turning off the lights, and locking the door behind her. She turns around and looks at the glass door. She smiles and walks towards the other voices.
On that glass door, was a card.
Wow. Didn't think I'd end it there tbh, but I just had to. I wonder who secretly yet unintentionally found out Maki's secret. e.e Check out the next chapter soon! I hope you guys are enjoying the story so far! It's hard to include all of the girls sometimes. There's so many, but I will improve the more I write I promise! Thank you all for supporting this story. I love you all. Till next time! ~cptm0ex
