Chapter 3: The Game has Changed; Girls of μ's!
In the two days since the announcement video came online, the girls had been flooded with support. From their school, from the students and from other regional idol groups, with one exception and that one exception was driving Nico crazy.
"Okay has anyone else found it weird that no one has seen something come online from ARISE."
Nico popped the question to the group while they were having a pre-practice meeting after school had finished that day. Maki just looked at Nico stubbornly on the issue.
"Nico, if they wanted to support us they wouldn't have recommended us to the Bella's in the first place."
"But…" Hanyo chimed in "From the videos I've seen on the Barden University site about the Bella's they can be just as formidable as ARISE."
The others went silent at that very thought. From what was described to them this wouldn't be your simple performance. Maki then realized what she needed to bring up.
"So, who among you is familiar with Acapella."
There was an audible silence among the group. Which Maki then broke up rather hesitantly.
"Now I know what Eli felt like when she had to teach us better dance routines."
Eli blushed while muttering хорошо "Maki I wasn't that bad, was I."
Rin was all set to chime in win everyone else gave her a sharp glare to stop. That allowed Maki to return the conversation back her way.
"Guys now listen up, Acapella is pretty much what we do now, but in this case we don't have any musical backup."
The others starred on as Maki pulled up an online video of 4 girls doing a version of the groups most famous song.
"Right here is a group doing a cover of Start Dash. Pay attention to the girls in the background."
The group watched in earnest. While Maki pointed the parts of the video out.
"First you got a tempo hum, next piano intro, then full background. They manage to make the background music by using only their mouths. I can sense by the looks of surprise on your faces that this is not something you wanted to do."
The others minus Eli and Honoka murmured in agreement.
"Okay then we need to get this toned down too in addition to our other routines."
Honoka moved forward with an idea. "Two of us will go over to your place each night after practice for coaching."
The others nodded in agreement Umi then stepped forward.
"Looks like we're pair #1 Honoka?"
That fact just made Honoka whimper as it seemed like she had over plans for the day. It didn't take too long for the rest of the pairings to be determined. The others then adjourned from the room and headed for the roof to start that days practice. Maki had one lone thought on her mind as the group turned for the stairs.
"My next 4 nights are sure going to be busy."
They sure would be….