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"Can you come after school, alone?"

Honoka walked somewhat quickly down the hall. The moment she could leave class, she did so as quickly as possible, before Umi or Kotori were prepared. At lunch, a certain red-haired girl asked her to come alone to the music room after school. Honoka had a pretty good hunch of what was about to happen, which was another reason she kept as quick a pace as she could.

Honoka stopped in front of the music room. She could hear the piano faintly behind the door. "I made it in time," she thought to herself, smiling. She slid the door open and quickly slipped in and closed the door behind her. She was greeted with a smiling face by the piano.

"Just in time," Maki said, running her fingers up and down the piano keys. "I'm just about finished warming up."

Honoka smiled and took a seat at one of the desks. "So, what do I get to hear today?"

"Just a few songs today. I don't know if the others will be suspicious enough to look for us." She frowned a bit at Honoka. "And... you can sit here you know."

Maki patted a spot on the piano bench next to her. Honoka smiled slightly and moved to the bench. She sat on Maki's right, though she faced away from the piano.

"Will this work?" she asked.

"That's good," Maki replied. "Here, this first song you should remember."

Maki started playing the piano. Honoka quickly recognized the song to be 'Aishiteru Banzai'. Maki was playing it the same way she did when they first met. A nice, calmer arrangement with just the piano, different from the version Muse sang together as an accompanying song to 'Mogyutto "love" de Sekkenchuu'.

Honoka felt at ease from the soothing sound of the piano combined with Maki's singing. She had closed her eyes and rested her head against Maki. Maki blushed from the contact, but did her best to focus on the song. Maki played the last few notes to end the song.

"Always amazing.." Honoka said absently.

Maki was thankful Honoka wasn't facing her. Her blush deepened after what Honoka said. "T-thanks," she managed to say.

Honoka caught the slight hesitation in Maki's voice. She smiled slightly. "Are you still nervous playing just for me?"

In truth, Maki was, but she would never admit to that. She folded her arms, even though Honoka wasn't looking. "W-well, if you're going to tease me, I guess I won't play more."

Honoka turned her body slightly to wrap her arms around Maki. "Aww, I was only joking. Please play more."

They both knew Maki was only bluffing, but Honoka wanted to tease her kouhai a little more. She saw he blush on Maki's face. "How cute," she thought.

Maki sighed. "Alright. Here's a new song I was working on."

Maki started playing the piano again.

Welcome song! Hitotsu ni naru kokoro
Dakara koko ga watashitachi no Never ending stage

(Welcome song! Our hearts become one
So this place is our never ending stage)

In contrast to 'Aishiteru Banzai' the tempo was faster and the lyrics were more cheerful. This was the first time Honoka heard Maki playing an up-tempo song on the piano just for her. The only other times she heard Maki play the piano like this was during Muse's practices. Yet, it pleased Honoka all the same.

Fushigi takusan mitai ne
Kimi to isshoni kanjitai
Son'na negai ni kiseki to chansu ga La la la LoveLive!

(I want to see lots of the wonders out there
I want to feel them together with you
Within those wishes, miracles and chances are La la la LoveLive!)

Sutekina deai arigatō
Shinjiru chikara arigatō
Yūki de ashita wa kawaru nda ne

(Thank you for the wonderful encounter
Thank you for the power to believe
The force of courage will make tomorrow change)

Maki continued to perform the rest of the song. Honoka clapped as she finished.

"Ah, that was lovely, Maki-chan. What's that song called?"

"Well... it doesn't have a name yet..."

"Oh? That's too bad.." Honoka said. But an idea popped into her head. "Hey, Maki-chan."

"What is it?"

"I think we should use this song for our next single!"

"E-eh?"

"Don't you think so?" Honoka asked excitedly. "I think it'd make a great song for us!"

"I.. You think so?"

"Of course!"

The blush returned to Maki's face. "W-well, I guess we could, then."

"Yay!"

Honoka turned to give Maki another hug. Maki smiled, pleased that Honoka liked the song that much.

"Play more?" Honoka asked.

Maki's smile took on a different meaning. "Oh, I don't know..." she said playfully.

"Eh? Why not?" Honoka whined.

"I don't really have an incentive to."

Honoka instantly realized what Maki was getting at. She used this routine the last few times they were alone in the Music Room together. Honoka took Maki's face in her hands and gave her a kiss. After a few seconds, she pulled away.

"Well?"

"That'll do for now," Maki said, still smiling. She turned back to the piano and started playing again.

"I have a feeling we're going to be here until late again," Honoka thought.

They continued for a few songs. Each time after a song, Maki got another kiss out of Honoka. Each time lasting a little longer or with more activity to them. Eventually, Honoka found herself pressed against the bench with Maki on top of her. For the third day in a row, Honoka's uniform was undone. The fact that they were at school still concerned Honoka, but it didn't seem to stop Maki. She continued kissing Honoka while her hands did this and that.

"Maki-chan.." Honoka tried saying.

"Yes?" Maki still didn't stop what she was doing.

"We should be careful. We're still at school after all."

"Don't worry about that. No one comes by here after school anyway. It's perfectly safe."

"Yeah, but-"

Maki silenced Honoka with another kiss. Eventually Honoka gave in, and set aside her worrying. She felt really good right about now..

"So, this is where you two have been..."

Well, until that. Both Maki and Honoka froze, and slowly turned to look at the newcomer. What they saw sent chills down their spines. It wasn't one person, but the rest of Muse were standing there. They all looked at Maki and Honoka on the bench, without their uniform shirts. Honoka's skirt was unzipped as well.

"So, you don't sneak off with Honoka-chan, right?" Nozomi asked, a mischievous smile on her face.

"I..uh.." Maki couldn't think of anything to say to help her out of this situation. The rest of Muse looked expectantly.

Honoka had an idea, though. With some effort, she pushed herself up, and she and Maki were sitting upright on the bench again. Her skirt, still unzipped, slid down a little as she sat up and turned to face them.

"Perfect," Honoka thought, seeing exactly the reactions she was hoping for.

"You all can understand Maki-chan's actions, can't you?" she asked them sweetly, wrapping her arms around Maki. Maki blushed.

"Well.. yeah.. but..." Eri tried to regain herself. "She had lied to..."

"I think we can let that slide. Besides," Honoka fixed her skirt and zipped it up, "now you've all seen. So no harm done."

"I...guess we can overlook this.." Umi said. Her face was red from embarrassment and now guilt.

"Wonderful." Honoka smiled, putting her hands together. "Wells why don't we practice a bit, since we're all here anyway."

The others agreed, and went to put their stuff down at the desks. Quickly Honoka turned back around and kissed Maki on the lips.

"You're welcome," she said, winking to Maki before going to collect her shirt.

Hey guys, nobodD again!

Yup yup, for Maki's chapter it of course needed to be music filled. And you get to see their little fun that I had mentioned in the first chapter. And nothing makes a chapter funny like the irony of getting caught after they both think they're safe.

I also couldn't resist using lyrics since I found the English translations as well X3 It fit decently well with this chapter, I feel.

I realized a theme as well that I've written. Honoka can't seem to keep her clothes on. How lewd! Though expected given the story ;) Anyway, hope you've been having fun reading so far. More fun to come I hope :3

That's it from me, until next time~