Aina concert

Aina,s p.o.v

Turned out the performance my manager was talking about joining a group. We were going perform a song, so they can play it at the airport. I'm really excited and hopefully there's not a lot of hardcore dancing. Starting tomorrow I will be dancing every day for the next 2 weeks, 8 hours of rehearsal a day. Nanjou is going kill me if she founds out I'm doing this much work, she won't find out right? I decided to go to bed early since I will be up at 5 tomorrow, that night I couldn't sleep. I was to nervous about meeting new people and dancing to much. I rolled on my back, rubbing the very tiny bump, you definitely feel the difference now. My eyes gave up and closed, the next thing I remember was getting woken up by the familiar tune of Sister Noise. I loved waking up to Nanjou's sweet voice, the baby started moving around like it's dancing. The baby loved the song so I stayed into bed until the song had finished. I got changed into my track suit pants and Nanjo fripside top, what was with me and fripSide that day?

I walked in the studio and saw a couple of girls warming up, I was shaking and nervous. I didn't know what I should do so I stood there waiting to hear instructions. I checked my messages while waiting for the director. I saw a couple from Emistun, Pile and Nanjou. I was about to answer when the director came in and introduced himself. After that we started warm up before leading the dance. It wasn't hard and consisted mostly of just lots of hand and feet movements, so far there was nothing to worry about. The director broke it up in 7 sections and going through one section a day. It was really fun dancing and meeting new people and the 8 hours went really quick. When I got home I fell asleep straight away on the couch, my aching bones exhausted after a long day of practice.

The next morning my back was really sore and could barely move. When I told mom she gave me a big lecture about how I shouldn't sleep on the couch when pregnant but after that she gave me some cream to help with the pain. After making sure I had applied some, I got changed and got ready for practice.

We got to our second last day and we needed to get fitted for costumes. I was

surprised to see the costume designer for Love Live walk in, i walked up to her and talked to her. After a quick conversation she started measuring, I started to get nervous she knows my measurements and will see I have put on weight. I was the second person she called over, as I walked over to her she pulled me aside. She dragged me to the bathroom and took my hand.

Her: I thought you would rather do it here.

Me: huh?

Her: I know you're pregnant...

Me: W-what...how?

Her: I'm a part time midwife so I can tell if someone is pregnant. You know you shouldn't be doing this...

Me: I know... but I can't say no to my manager.

Her: I understand but take it easy okay? Let's get you measured.

I lifted up my tshirt and she started measuring my stomach, chest, height and head. When she was done I returned to the room and grabbed my lunch. When everyone was done we ran through the music video. The next day we would start filming and at the end of the month it would start playing at the airports. The thought made me excited but also nervous that many people visiting Japan would be able to see me dancing and singing.

The next day we got our costumes and they fitted perfectly and even hid my bump so that was reassuring. We only had to film once since we did a good job, I couldn't wait to see the finished project! We got to go home early so I decided to go out for dinner with Aya. I got out of my dance clothes and had a shower before leaving for dinner.

We met in front of our local 7/11 before walking catching up and looking at good places to go. There were lights everywhere for a festival full of lots of cute little stalls and crowds of people. We didn't end up getting a big meal and just settled on a few nibbles as the little pain inside me decided that it was hungry one minute and full the next. We sat by the lake eating our manjuu, when I saw paddle boats floating along the lake, some filled with happy pairs of couples and friends enjoying their day out. I always wanted to have a go on them so I dragged Aya along with me to have a try.

When we got to the middle of the lake I suddenly felt tired. I just wanted to go home and sleep but Aya wanted to stay for the fireworks. We slowly made our way back to land before hoping of the boat. I sat down on the grass catching my breath, the baby wasn't seeming too happy and began moving around non stop. I placed my hand on the side, hoping it would stop the baby frantically kicking around. Aya faced turned into panic mood and kept asking if I need to go to the hospital. I kept assuring her that I was fine and just needed to take easy. After a bit the fireworks started going off and we sat there in awe and watched as the different colours illuminated the dark sky with splashes of colour.

2 weeks later

Nanjo's P.O.V.

After a long flight we have arrived back in Tokyo after filming a fripSide music video. We had been up all night filming so I was tired and couldn't wait to go home. I was just glad there was no paparazzi there. I was walking past the suitcase pick up when I heard a singing that I could regnoise anywhere. I felt a tap on my shoulder, I turned around and saw Sat pointing to the screen. To my surprise I saw aina singing and dancing in a group. She looked adorable dancing in that outfit. My cranky self started to get mad at aina for doing this when she should be relaxing. Without thinking I grabbed my phone and rang her without realising the time. I was surprised when she answered nearly straight away.

Her: Hello Yoshi

Me: AINA WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!?

I could hear her crying, her voice noticeably shaky.

Her: W-what are you talking about?

Me: I SAW YOUR PERFORMANCE AT THE AIRPORT. YOU SHOULD BE TAKING IT EASY!

She cried and started apologising. I started to feel bad and hung up the phone before I made it worse. I started crying a little bit I couldn't believe I yelled at her for no reason. She should be able to know her limits and I should have trusted that. But I couldn't help but worry about her, she would probably work herself to death and claim she was fine while on her deathbed!

Sat pulled me into him and tried to calm me down. We slowly made our way to the bus, I was still upset. When I got home I cried myself to sleep, thinking how I should definitely apologise the next day. Poor Aina would have been crying alone too when she just wanted to make others smile and do her job…I really had screwed up. I eventually dozed off from exhaustion, the land of sleep taking over.

The next morning i got changed and headed straight to Aina's house. I was surprised that her sister answered the door. I have only met her twice but I was always shocked that she doesn't look much like Aina. She let me enter so I thanked her, bowing respectfully and walked up the stairs where I saw Aina's Mum and dad around her. I was nervous when walking towards her, she had heat packs on her forehead. Her mom said hello and explained that Aina has a fever and was feeling sick. I sat next to her and brought her closer to me, gently planting a kiss on her forehead. I apologised to her and cuddled right up to her side while we watched tv together. Her parents left her in my care and heading for work, her sister joined us.