Note 1 Thank you once again Toruo for your continued support I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as the last.

Nozomi was staring out the window, as the teacher was explaining what she already learned from high school. She thought back to μ's last concert. She had been surprised at how many people showed up. She was even more curious how many would show up for the next time. Thus engrossed in her thoughts she didn't notice Eli and Nico standing by her. Nico wanting to return the other girls teasing.

"Nozomi-chan class ended minutes ago, are you going to sit here and day dream all day?"

Nozomi just looked up at the other girls, and smiled as she grabbed her bag.

"Eli-chi, Nico-chi do we have practice today?"Eli was the one to answer Nozomi's question. While Nico huffed about her not paying attention.

"No, there's a party to celebrate our first concert later tonight. But I think we should study until then."

"Alright Eli-chi."

Nico looked slightly nervous.

"Well I agreed to meet someone. But I'll up to the party later."

Nozomi decided to tease Nico.

"I think I see a redhead in your eyes. Just behave yourselves and don't get into trouble."

Nico's face redden just a bit before she could say.

"Its nothing like that."

Eli put her hands on Nico's shoulder and in her best student council president voice.

"Just make sure you study with us tomorrow." In her softer voice she continued "and have fun with Maki."

Eli and Nozomi were studying at Nozomi's apartment. Eli was trying to concentrate on the book she was reading and taking notes from. While Nozmi was fast asleep, leaning against her. After a few minutes Eli gave up. She just couldn't concentrate with Nozomi was sleeping so peacefully using her as a pillow. She put down her pencil and closed her book and instead paid attention to the purple haired girl who was effectively stealing her attention from studying. Eli couldn't help but think to that one night under the stars. She shook her head to clear the memories, she didn't want to think of something else while Nozomi was there. Just by looking at the other girl Eli began to feel drowsy. So she picked up her tea cup and took a sip. She didn't want to miss a moment staring at the teal eyed girl. Slowly she raised her hand and started stroking Nozomi's long hair. Eli was afraid she had woken up the other girl, but Nozomi just snuggled closer to Eli. Losing her precarious position, Nozomi's head slipped down into Eli lap. She was glad none of the others were around. Eli didn't mind Nozomi using her as a pillow, but the others might find there position an excuse to tease them. With Nozomi resting comfortably, she continued to stare at the sleeping girl. Eli gently picked up Nozomi's hand and held it. Eventually the room's comfortable feeling began to overcome Eli's conviction to stay awake, and she closed her eyes. Dreaming of her teal eyed love.

Nico had walked straight to Maki's house after leaving the college. Maki had asked her to come over and meet her parents more formally. Earlier Nico had made cookies for them, having carried them all though the day. She felt very nervous as she walked up to the door and knocked. A woman opened the door.

"Ah… hello Nishikino-san. How are you? Maki asked me to stop over."

"Hello miss I'm fine what's your name?"

"My name is Nico Yazawa."

"Ok come in I'll tell Maki you're here."

Nishikino let Maki in and continued talking.

"You're the second friend whos come to the house, although two of her friends walk with her everyday."

Nishikino led Nico to the sitting room and motioned her to sit down. Nico sat down before she remembered the cookies she had brought.

"Nishikino-san I brought some cookies for you all to enjoy."

"Thank you Nico-chan."

Nishikino left the room and a few minutes later Maki entered the room.

"Mama said she was bringing some tea. Sorry Papa couldn't be here he got called to the hospital."

"So did you tell your parents about us?"

Maki took a look at the door before sitting down and answering.

"No, I don't plan on saying anything for awhile."

Nico felt relieved..

"I understand."

"I'm glad."

Nico gingerly took a hold of the red haired girl's hand. Maki thought about re4sisting but let the older girl have her way. Nico kept ahold of Maki's hand till she heard foot steps. Then she quickly let go. The three women talked about a lot of things, mostly future plans. Then when it came time to leave for the party Maki said.

"Bye Mama the celebration party will be starting in half an hour."

"Where will you be?"

"At the school."

"Have fun Maki-chan, Nico-chan."

Nozomi was the first to wake up. She saw they had half an hour left to get to the party. So she decided to let her blue eyed girl sleep. Nozomi went into the the kitchen and prepared some tea for eli when she woke up and some food for the party. With ten minutes left she went over and whispered in Eli's ear.

"Eli-chi it's time to wake up. We need to leave"

"Just a few more minutes."

"Come on Eli-chi."

"But I'm tired."

"You can sleep later."

Teasingly she added.

"With me even."

"Nozomi!"

Eli's face had turned red as it hit what Nozomi ment. She realized Nozomi was tesing her when she saw those teal eyes wide and bright.

The celebration party reflected the many styles of μ's. In the center of the clubrooms table was laden with every ones favorite and common dishes such as rice, ramen and even traditional Japanese sweets. Nozomi had picked on the two girls whos faces were slightly red.

"Did you meeting go well Nico-chi?"

"I told you it wasn't like that Nozomi!"

All nine members of μ's were enjoying themselves even the two Harasho Idol Group members, who joined this year were enjoying themselves.

"Yukiho will you go make me some tea?"

"Why don't you make it yourself."

"Please?"

While Eli was listening to Arisa.

"Is it usually like this when μ's is together?"

"No it's sometimes more chaotic."

Nico was singing a song trying to convince Maki to create a piano part to accompany it.

While Nozomi, Kotori and Umi were playing a card game.

"Nozomi How do you always know what cards I'm holding?"

"Your cards told me Umi-chan"

"Nozomi! Quit talking to the cards!"

Hanayo and Rin were busy eating.

"Kayo-chin the rice you make is always perfect will you make perfect rice for me when we get older?"

"O-of course Rin-chan."

The celebration continued in full swing for a few hours.

As everyone was heading there own separate ways Nico noticed that Maki had stayed back.

"Maki shouldn't you be getting home?"

"I was hoping you'd walk with me."

The two girls walked home holding hands almost the whole way.

Eli and Nozomi were watching those two as they were half bickering at each other about how to get somewhere faster. They both burst into laughter. Eventually Nozomi took Eli's hand and started leading her.

"Nozomi-chan your apartment is in the other direction."

"I know."

: "Where are we going?"

"Some place special."

They kept on walking after a few minutes Eli realized they were heading to the same park where the had such happy memories. The park where the had expressed there deepest feelings. The place was dark except for the light of the moon and stars. It took awhile before Eli asked the question that was driving her crazy.

"Nozomi whats up?"

"Eli-chi do you promise not to laugh?"

"Of course Nozomi."

"Well I wanted to ask you some thing."

"What?"

"Would you consider moving in with me Eli-chi?"

"Why are you asking me now Nozomi-chan?"

"Earlier today was the first time in awhile I was able to sleep peacefully. I always feel so lonely."

Eli couldn't believe it. She Knew Nozomi's parents constantly were traveling for work but she didn't quite realize how lonely she felt. It took awhile for her to find her voice.

"You won't have to be lonely ever again Nozomi. I promise."