Heyo! I'm back at it again with another chapter that hopefully will get closer to wrapping things up between the girls. They still have a lot to go through. Anyways, I'll wrap things up here. Enjoy this chapter! ~cuptanm0ex

"It's been a while huh Ame-san?" Tsubasa smiles

"It has indeed. How have you two been?" The prodigy asks as she turns to face the small raven haired girl

Maki's heart, on the other hand, was pounding. Everyone in the room could practically tell that the prodigy was uneasy at the moment.

"I've been well. Thank you for asking." Nico replies, still looking out towards the window

She's not being her normal self... Maki thinks to herself

"Well, shall we start the recording now?" Tsubasa said as she gestured for the two girls to go into the recording booth

Ame Hime and Nico nodded and walked in the booth together.

"I'm sorry for missing out on the last recording. I wasn't feeling well." Maki lied

"It's okay! I'm glad you're okay though. Let's do this!" the idol said brimming with little excitement

Maki giggles a little before preparing herself to play the piano. Once giving a thumbs up to Tsubasa, Maki started playing the intro to the song her and Nico wrote together. It was a wonderful song, Maki had to admit. She didn't think the idol had this much emotion in her. Maki felt all the emotions that Nico bottled up for so long in this song. The way Nico sings with so much power and heart. It really did make Maki fall more in love with the girl. Even though Ame Hime and Maki were the same person, Maki always felt different as Ame Hime whenever Nico was around. She felt guilt and shame. She was so afraid to tell Nico everything. She was afraid Nico would hate her if she found out. The girl standing oh so beautifully in front of Maki, was the one and only Yazawa Nico and Maki would be damned if she ever lost the girl. Once the song was over, Nico quickly made her way towards the pianist and hugged her.

"That sounded even better because the piano wasn't prerecorded!" Nico exclaimed

"I agree. That was amazing. Great job you two." Tsubasa cheered from behind the sound proof glass and let go of the mic

"Thank you Nico. You sang it beautifully."

"I wouldn't say beautifully!" the raven haired girl blushed deeply

"Now, if I'm not wrong, we have a wedding to attend later today? So I best leave soon to get ready." Maki says as she stands from the piano stool

"Right... I'll see you then." Nico says as she drops her smile and heads towards the door

Maki knew why the older girl dropped her smile almost instantly. It hurt her. It hurt her to see the girl get so upset or sad. Shaking it off, Maki smacked both of her cheeks in sync.

"Focus! I'll make it right." she whispers to herself

Maki-chan. We need you here soon (as Ame Hime) to set up everything.

I'll be there soon.

"Jeez. I know she's a well known musician but she sure acts like a child." Eli says, annoyed

"I'm sure it'll be fine Elicchi. Don't worry, she'll be here soon." her soon to be wife smiles as she takes the blonde girl's hand in hers

"I'd say let's just have a quick honeymoon session, but sadly I have to meet Honoka and the others in the dressing room to get everything ready. Umi and Rin should be meeting you soon. I'll see you later okay?" Eli says as she kisses her fiance before leaving

Nozomi just waved to the oter girl until she was nowhere in sight. She turned around as she heard soft footsteps and heavy breathing.

"I'm s-sorry that I'm la-ate." Maki says breathlessly

"It's fine. You're just in time to help set everything up."

"I had my crew come early. Did they not show up?" Maki questions

"Oh they did. They wanted to have a test with the sounds before letting all the guests in."

"I see. Well then, I'll be on my way." the prodigy says as she walks away but she stopped when she felt a small tug on her shirt

"What is it Nozomi?"

"Before you go, can I suggest something?"

"Mou. Fine. I guess it's alright."

"You see..."
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"Stupid wedding. Stupid Nozomi." Nico mumbled as she messed with her tie

Of course Nico didn't mean it. She was just nervous. It had been some time since she last saw Maki and she knew that Maki would be at the wedding. She wouldn't know how to confront the girl. Hell, she didn't even know if she would even greet the girl. Nico didn't have the time to think about all of that. She was the one to walk Nozomi down the aisle after all. After Eli asked Nico to be the one to walk Nozomi down the aisle, the idol couldn't have been any happier. She was honored to be asked to perform such noble duties (even though it was just Nozomi). Since it was a private wedding not many people aside from close friends and family would be there, still, Nico was afraid that the paparrazi would have no shame and ruin the wedding, but Tsubasa ensured that she hired well trained guards to watch out for the unwelcomed guest. They weren't there for Nico, oh no. They were there because Ame Hime herself would be there performing their song.

"Nicocchi? Are you okay?" a voice said from behind

Nico turned around and gasped

"Nozomi! You look surprisingly beautiful!" Nico exclaimed

"I'll take that as a compliment. Anyways, just now you looked as if you were out of it. Is everything okay?"

"It's fine! Don't worry about me. It is your big day." Nico smile assured Nozomi that it was nothing to worry about

"I'm excited to hear Ame Hime perform the song you two wrote together."

"It's not that great. Don't flatter me. Anyways, its about time that I walk you down the aisle isn't it?"

Just then both girls could hear the faint sound of a piano being played. Right on cue, the doors opened to reveal a beautiful scenery. On the left was Ame Hime herself, playing the piano. Nico's eyes teared as she saw the beautiful lake in the background and dim lights hanging. There at the podium stood the priest with Eli right by him. Nico felt a soft grip on her hand and looked at Nozomi who was smiling, but Nico knew she was nervous. They finally proceeded down the aisle as Nico looked in the crowd for a certain red haired girl, but saw none. She mentally sighed as she made her way down the aisle with Nozomi in her hand. Once both girls reached the podium, Nico handed Nozomi's hand off to Eli who graciously took it and thanked Nico. The idol took her seat in the front row next to Umi and Kotori. The second the piano stopped playing the wedding was finally taking action.

"Have you guy seen Maki?" Nico whispered to Umi

"She said she'd be here, but no one has seen her. I wonder if she's okay." Umi frowned

"Maybe she had some stuff to do at the hospital. I'm sure she'll be here." Kotori added

After a few minutes, it was time to say the vows.

"It's time to say the vows. Ayase-san if you will?"

Eli nodded and smiled at her soon to be wife with teary eyes and said her vows.

(A/N: I don't have any words to say for the vows so I'll add them in later. Sorry!)

Next up was Nozomi, who was so moved by her fiance's words she had to take a few seconds to gain her cool natured composure back. A few guests in the crowd laughed at the nervous purple haired girl.

"Elichi. I'm so happy that I met you."

Was all that was heard until suddenly a soft piano melody began playing in the background. All the guests looked back in confusion and stared in awe. Ame Hime was playing the piano during the vows, but Nico knew this melody anywhere. Concerned whispers can be heard all around and Nozomi smiled.

"Please don't mind it. I asked her to play soft music as I said my vows." Nozomi ensured

The crowd then turned back around to listen to he other woman say her vows.

"Elichi. I know I'm not the best person to marry but I hope you will look past that. I promise to do my best to support you in every way that I can. Hopefully you will forgive me for this."

And with that Eli turned her head in confusion as Nozomi turned a switch that shone the only source of light on the music prodigy.

"Nozomi. What are you doing?!" Eli whispered into the purple haired girls ear

"I don't have time to explain right now, but all I can say is that Maki-chan is Ame Hime." Nozomi smiled as she turned her head to face the prodigy.

Everyone turned their heads as the prodigy began singing.

(Begins playing Orange-7! in the background)

chiisana kata wo narabete aruita
(Walking with our small shoulders side by side)

nandemonai koto de waraiai onaji yume wo mitsumete ita
(Laughing at every little thing and we were seeing the same dream)

mimi wo sumaseba ima demo kikoeru
(If I listen closely I can hear it even now)

kimi no koe orenji iro ni somaru machi no naka
(Your voice painting this city orange)

kimi ga inai to hontou ni taikutsu da ne
(If you are not there it is really boring)

samishii to ieba warawarete shimau kedo
(Though I think I'll be laughed at if I said I was lonely)

nokosareta mono nandomo tashikameru yo
(The things you left behind I check them again and again)

kieru koto naku kagayaiteiru
(They are still shining brightly without anything disappearing)

As the chorus was about to kick off Ame Hime stopped playing. Gasps were heard as the pianist cupped her face and softy sobbed. Tsubasa and Nico quickly stood to run to the pianist, but stopped when she lifted her head. Ame Hime had removed her mask. Nozomi smiled at Tsubasa who jerked her head to face the other girl with a questioning look, but Nozomi smiply waved her off and gestured her to keep watching. It was silent. Faint sounds of moving water from the lake and the gentle wind blowing against the grass. Everyone stood quiet. Unsure of what to do. Just then Ame Hime began playing again, but only this time more softly and began to sing once again.

ameagari no sora no you na kokoro ga hareru you na kimi no egao wo oboeteiru

(I remember your smile. Your smile which is like the sky after the rain; your smile which makes my heart feel refreshed)

omoidashite egao ni naru

(I remember it and smile)

kitto futari wa ano hi no mama mujaki na kodomo no mama

(I'm sure we will remain as we were on that day; as innocent children)

meguru kisetsu wo kakenukete iku sorezore no ashita wo mite

(And go through these changing seasons Looking forward to our own tomorrows)

Nico stared. She stared hard at Ame Hime. She's heard this voice before and knew exactly what was going on. She stood in place, frozen. Unsure of how to feel. How could Maki be Ame Hime? She thought hard and it hit her. The first time their hands touched, the first time seeing the pianist smile, that familiar vibe. She felt all of that from the pianist because she felt all of that from Maki. Everything made sense to her now. Then that's when it happened. A sudden gust of strong wind blew and everyone braced themselves. Once it was gone, all nine members of u's stood in place and gasped. When they all looked back at the pianist, Ame Hime was no longer there. It was Maki. There, she sat. Hands still on the piano, but no sounds coming from the piano. Her head was tilted down and staring at the black and white keys that looked so lifeless. On the floor was a pile of black hair.

I am so sorry for this short chapter. I thought it could be longer, but my time ran out as I now have to head off to work. I will most likely post another chapter tonight after I get off work, so please bare with me. I know this just went to hell, but I have a surprise in store for you guys! I really hope you guys ae enjoying this story as much as I am. I promise to get another chapter out tonight! Till next time! ~cptm0ex