A/N: Hello, I hope you like this chapter and will continue reading.

Disclaimer: I do not own STARMYU or its characters just Tsugaru.


Chapter Ten: Itsuki Unknown

Yuta's POV

I was running to the posted board outside on the hall and saw that what my brother said was true as well as the rumors, Itsuki withdrew from the Kao Council. 'Why did he quit? I didn't like this and I especially didn't like it when the memories from Itsuki's smile the other day were starting to fade as if it never happened' I thought with a frown worried for why he quit.

I ran to Tsubasa's office and saw he was looking at some papers "do you know where Itsuki went Mr. Hiragi?" I asked and Kakeru said the reason why I was asking. "Itsuki changed our stage didn't he?" I asked when he said that our performance hall was changed to the outdoor one, I didn't like it because this means there'll be more problems than if we stayed inside.

I was in the dorm room with the others when they started talking about the outdoor stage being for Star Teams, I didn't like this foreboding feeling and it was almost suffocating. "There are other problems to Kaito, the fact that the outdoor stage has less equipment and our time overlaps with someone else won't matter if the weather is bad" I said when he mentioned our time overlaps with Team Hiragi.

"That reality isn't so bad you know" I said when Kaito said we have to face the reality we're not a Star Team anymore "what do you mean ya boor?" Kakeru asked me. "My reality is the fact that I wouldn't be on a Star Team for much longer even if Itsuki didn't quit" I said and they all nodded solemnly at that since I think they just remembered I won't be in Japan for much longer.

I ran outside the next morning with the excuse that I had to finish my English homework when really I was asking Tsugaru what the weather would be like for the festival when we performed. What he said wasn't really that good but he said it all turned out okay in the end so I was happy for that but I was still concerned at how much hard work would be wasted when the weather hits?

We were eating when Akira decided to sit in between Shu and me "Kakeru! Don't mess with him like that" I said and Shu laughed at me while Akira glared at Kakeru for tricking him. I don't know why everyone stopped mentioning Itsuki after that but it was something I couldn't dislike or like them for, I could tell it was for a good reason that they didn't.

"I don't think there's anything wrong with these, there in a star shape aren't they?" I asked them hearing Kakeru and Kaito complaining about the Shumai lunches four days in a row. I've known for a long time that I can never hide the uneasiness in my heart for very long or at all when I was younger and that's still the same today.

Drifting apart from them is one thing I don't want happening but something I can't change either, they have dreams to fulfill here that would be hard for them to satisfy in Stride when this school year ends. I did however like seeing that Kakeru was very famous despite being in high school, he said they make too big of a deal about this but that never happened with me on Stride and I'm supposed to be the one to save my people by bringing back the traditions when I leave this world.

I was happy for Kaito even though he was upset about what he's implying when he says he wants to try out for it, it means there'll be less people doing runs with us and even though he doesn't think this we're drifting apart this way to. "Come on Toru I've decided on something and you're going to join me" I said and he was confused, who wouldn't be really.

"I want to try something since it's my last few months here Toru and I want to try and spend it with you or even with the others if my plan works" I said confusing him before I grabbed his hand and went to the places I know are meant for couples. He's one of the candidates so if this bothers him then he isn't one I should try and convince to come to Stride with me, even if his talent isn't at its peak I can bring the one I want to be with there.

I love heights and this is the first time I've been this high and seen a city when I looked around "no but it's my first time seeing anything but animals, forests, and people this high" I said smiling at him when he asked if this was my first time at this height. The rest of the day was fun until Toru mentioned that these were spots for couples "yeah they are but they're also fun spots I haven't ever been to either" I said and he nodded before we left crossing a street.

I looked at my phone and saw it was almost time for the free dinner I had for plan to get everyone together, a good plan if it goes how the staff said it would. Like the staff said we were dragged away "it's fine Toru all part of the plan, thank you by the way" I said to my girl who took off the Shumai costume.

"Of course now text your friends and they can get ready on time" she told me and I nodded before texting Kakeru, when they arrived I was happy it worked until Toru asked how I tricked them. "You what?!" they all yelled "this'll be the last year I ever get to see you guys again and since this is…" I was trying to say before the one I was going to mention showed up.

"Actually Sawatari, I asked this place earlier if I could get people to help out here the meal would be free and had left my wallet on purpose" I said and they seemed surprised when I said that. It was funny how the performance went and the audience liked it to from their happy and amused smile and laughs.

"I didn't mind if you talked about Itsuki or not, I'm just upset that I can't dance with him since he's the high schooler I came to the school for" I said after they started talking about Itsuki who would've liked the performance we did. I liked how Kakeru was so enthusiastic about practicing now and I didn't hesitate to say 'yes sir!' when he asked me if I was going to train hard for Itsuki.

*Shiny…

Stardust…

If this light was by itself

It might have been scattered

This small light

If I was alone

I might've hesitated and looked downcast

That's what it seems like to me

If we're together

We can make our dreams come true

Formation! Move forward!

Five stars moving together in a line

Do the Dancin'

Sparkling passion

Stretch out your hand if you want it

You smile brightest when you're too absorbed in something!

A voice somewhere says, "Have fun, boys!"

It's so bright I can't see

But I'm not afraid

Look, the intro's starting!*

I was in bed debating whether I should email Itsuki or not, Tatsumi had gotten the address from Tsubasa and was worried because I haven't talked to him yet. I decided against it to see what Itsuki would say if he saw us and what we were doing, if he would be proud of us since he was so confident in us winning.

I still keep wondering why he left and I really wanted to know but I didn't want to bother him with it, I just hope that when he left his wings didn't change. If they did change he would have to go to Stride with me and have no choice in the matter and I don't want that if he doesn't.


A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 8:53 P.M. on June 27, 2016. I hope you like this chapter and will continue reading, I'll see you on Saturday.