Lily White's Plan

Seven of Muses found themselves sitting in the clubroom once again (a feeling of déjà vu?) with the door looked from the inside.

"We must come up with a way to find out Nozomi's weakness as quick as possible!" Nico said matter-of-factly, slamming her hand on the table for emphasis. But, of course as Newton's law states: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, causing Nico to whimper inwardly about her bruised hand. (Of course she is too manly to admit it)

Umi protested "But we've wasted too much time on this pranking. We ought to start preparing a new song─"

"I've got an idea!" Honoka shot out of her chair. "Maybe all 8 of us would be too many to pull off a successful plan. Let's do it in our mini units then!"

"I don't really want a part in this─" A certain redhead gushed instantly.

"Then as Nozomi-chan's unit mates we should try first, nya?" Rin cried excitedly, looking to Umi for approval.

For a few seconds, Umi looked like in a big dilemma. Her soft side told her to not disappoint Rin and her friends yet her strict side told her they had to make up for dropped standards.

Apparently her softer side won this time. "A-Alright fine."

But then again, who won't give in to the precious furball called Rin?

The whole room erupted in chatter, as Umi and Rin sat in a corner trying to block out the noise and think of a prank. They thought for so long, that even Rin couldn't sit still any longer.

"Let's take a walk, Rin-chan." Rin gratefully accepted.

They padded down a side path in the school garden in easy companionship, each lost in their own ideas. Little did they know, both ideas were vastly different.

"Maybe… Nozomi-chan is afraid of heights, nya?" Rin finally broke the silence.

"Hmmm… It doesn't appear so to me though. Perhaps we could still give it a try?" Umi offered generously.

"Aww… I can't really think of anything else nya… You got anything, Umi-chan?" Rin drawled, and slumped as she walked.

"Not really… My idea would be too complicated. Let's work on your idea, Rin!"

Meanwhile, our two lovebirds sat in peaceful silence in the student council room. Eli fumbled for the right words to explain to Nozomi what the hell had been going on behind her back but none came. I really don't want to put Muses in a bad light though… They are Nozomi's world now.

It surprised her that Nozomi made no mention or question over the previous events. It was as if she knew nothing of what they were plotting. Huh… Maybe she isn't really such a psychic after all.

Eli decided not to spoil any other further plans their members could have.

Nozomi had fallen asleep in her seat while she was in her dilemma. Eli watched as Nozomi's head was buried into her arms, and as her back heaved gently up and down and she smiled.

"Nozomi-chaaan!" Rin burst through the student council door. The sudden loud noise startled both older girls; Eli drew a long streak on the paper she was signing and Nozomi was shocked out of her sleep, jumping straight out of her chair. "Oh hello, Eli-chan!"

"What? What happened? What's wrong? Where's the fire?" Nozomi screeched, looking about confusedly. Some of her side fringe fell in front of her face, effectively blocking her from seeing the room clearly.

"Come on, Nozomi-chan! We have mini unit practice today; we decided to go somewhere special nya!" Rin gave Nozomi no time to react, yanking her from the room by the arm.

Eli sweat dropped. She barely even had time to raise her hand for a wave.

"The Tokyo… Tower?" Nozomi glanced vertically up at the tower then at her unit mates inquisitively.

Both members nodded violently. "Uhm we thought that visiting a new place would help us write a new unit song. Yeah!"

"Uwahh… Okay!" Nozomi yawned.

They bought tickets and went up to the highest floor. Just exiting the elevator gave them an incredible view of the surrounding landscape.

"Wow…" They all exclaimed, their eyes filled with wonder.

As they approached the large window display, Rin stuck her foot out, causing Nozomi to trip. Nozomi stumbled forward, straight into the window.

Umi and Rin glanced at each other knowingly. However, Nozomi made no protest or cry out in fear despite her close proximity with the view of the long, long way own. They held their breath, waiting for Nozomi's nonexistent reaction.

"Umi, Rin! Look at that bird, it's so close!" Nozomi exclaimed like a little kid, jumping up and down in front of the glass.

Cue Rin and Umi slumping in defeat with a sweat drop expression on their faces. Is this really the senior that knowingly brought Muse together?

"Nozomi-chan is too formidable nya!"

"Why did we come here in the first place, Umi-chan? Rin-chan?"

At the very least, our lovely Lily White girls did spend a relaxing day out taking pictures. While the rest of Muse did hardcore practice back at school.

A/N: I'm really sorry to everyone who has been waiting for my update. I'd been going through a slump recently cause i've been feeling sad over stuff at school so i haven't been able to write humor. Suppose this is still an excuse. But seriously though thank you for your support, that's why i've kept this story going. I hope you've enjoyed this chapter!