Note 1 Thank you to all of you, for your support, especially Toruo. I hope you enjoy the ending.

Maki stared at Nico, surpised not only at the declaration but how such a shy girl could make such a declaration. They just stared at each other for several minutes, neither one saying anything nor moving. Maki slowly started to speak.

"Nico-chan I-I don't t-think my p-parents would accept us."

"They already did."

"When did my parents agree?"

"Yesterday when I talked to them."

Maki was wondering what she was doing yesterday but she had'nt relized. That Nico would brave talking to her parents alone. Maki stared deep into the other girls deep eyes as they waited for an answer.

"Yes."

Nico slowly rose and placed the gold ring on Maki's left ring finger. As Nico finished placing the ring on her finger, Maki gave Nico a kiss on the cheek and slowly wrapped her arms around her love.

Weeks had gone by, Maki continued to keep up on the student council work and studing for her entrance exams. But her ming constantly strayed to the thoughts of next year, when her wedding would take place. Already she was openly showing affection to the older girl she loved dearly. She even began to no longer feel the awkwardness of holding Nico's hand when they were near people. If she had to admit it, she felt in bliss.

Eli and Nozomi had found a place to live together it wasn't much but, it was theirs. Both girls were helping Honoka with the restaurant she had found. It proved to be very popular whether do to the cooking, or the girls themselves. All three left feeling accomplished, enjoying their work. Because it was small the girls got to know their regular customers very well, The Manjuu and More defiantly held a place in peoples hearts during their first visit. That particular night was busy, Eli and Nozomi were tired but they didn't mind, they enjoyed it. As they entered the door both girls were so exausted they immediately curled up together and slept, cuddling closer as the night went on. Both dreamed of the other. In the morning Nozomi was the first to wake up at first she snuggled closer to Eli. She eventually got up and made a quick breakfast, left a note and went for a walk. She visited the shrine, she couldn't explain it but the spiritual place always gave her a good feeling whenever she was there. Eli had gotten up and saw the note saying her teal-eyed love would be back soon settled back down and waited for Nozomi to return.

"Kotori-chan?"

"Yes Umi-chan?"

The two girls were studying in their small apartment, near the school that Kotori was offered to study at.

"Don't you feel its to quiet sometimes?"

"Do you miss Honoka-chan?"

"Maybe a little as well as the rest of μ's."

"We'll be there in less then a year did you want to go back sooner?"

"Not that I just had an idea…"

Umi slowly pulled out a sketch to show Kotori.

Maki looked into the mirrior. The dress, Kotori had made for her was a traditional white with frilly laces. She hadn't said anything but she absolutely loved the dress. In the other room she could hear Kotori and Nico discussing the dresses. Discussing their beauty and the small differences in design. As Maki entered the other room she saw Kotori hemming up Nico's dress.

"Nico-chan did you get shorter?"

"No!"

Kotori didn't have the proper measurements with her when she made them but she was close.

"I didn't go too far off just a few inches, by the way you should thank Umi for the dresses she designed them."

Nico couldn't sit still. She was too excited it was finally That Day, the one she had been waiting for. She was so nervous that she hardly slept, and too excited to keep calm. Her parents and siblings were still asleep but she started cooking breakfast anyway. After they had eaten, Nico decided to take a walk to calm her nerves. She walked around town, and even visited the school. Only half an hour early she had gotten to the shrine and started getting ready. The shrine was the location for their wedding, it felt like a good place. Their parents and all members of μ's were present. Nico thought the shrine seemed to have a calming effect on her as she took her place on the opposite side from Maki. It could have been her imagination but the shrine seemed to glow with happiness. Both approached the priest that was reading from a book. Neither one truly hearing the priest but able to, when prompted to say their vows. Red and purple eyes never leaving the other, until the end where the put on the rings and slowly kissed.

As the bouqet was thrown Nozomi caught it with ease, she noticed the newlyweds wink at her.

"So Eli-chi, What would you say if I asked?"

"I wouldn't say no to you."