Author's Note: This will be a special type of fan fiction, I require that you, the reader, must play the song(s) of U's through the Net, or in your head. As such I will be placing links of the songs (you-tube) here and the lyrics as well, both in romanji and english. Whatever you prefer. Thank you for your understanding.
Miracle 3: LLAFC Second Round
Yuki, Miki and I took the flight from Fukuoka to Akihabara under the fact that our expenses are paid for by the organizers. We rested and enjoyed the flight to Akihabara. The venue will be at the same place where Love Live was last year. It's quite the dream actually. I never knew that I'd be able to stand on a stage like that and perform even. I'd be happy already just to go there and watch U's perform. But to dedicate their songs and perform is quite the honor.
I looked at both of my friends, Miki is reading a book to pass the time while Yuki is sleeping. I couldn't sleep the entire flight. Because my heart won't stop beating. I'm too excited to meet my favorite idol group, the U's.
Since the flight is taking too long to reach our destination I was wondering what to do because I can't go to sleep. I got my phone and listened to the songs from the U's as I closed my eyes.
I imagined that I was in the crowd watching the U's perform their song in the Love Live School Idol Project Contest. It was surreal, it was magnificent, no other words could properly describe them. Euphoria was all I felt seeing them perform. I wanted to continue imagining it but I was sent back to reality and looked at my side, Miki seemed to tap on my shoulder
"Yes Miki?" I removed my headphones
"What song will we be performing at the second round?" Miki asked
"Ah, I haven't thought about it. We still got time to choose the song. The performance is still a week from now. I heard that if we pass the second round, we'll be assigned to one of the idol groups as our coach." I said squealing a bit
"Yeah, I think I would die happy if our coach is the U's!" Miki said as a reddish line appeared over her cheeks
"Me too! But let's not die for real." I glared at her and I received a laugh
"You sure don't get expressions well do you?" Miki laughed
"I know expressions. I just know that you are very honest" I did an angry pout.
"I may be honest but I'm not stupid to just die you know" She also did an angry pout
Thus it became a competition on who could hold their pout the longest. It lasted for about 15 minutes and I gave up
"Ow..." I rubbed my cheeks while Miki proudly smiles
"Seems like I win this round Saki" She smirks at me
"It's not over, I want a rematch!"
"You won't beat me at all Saki!"
So just like that, we had our rematch. We've played other games after that. I'm actually much more surprised that Yuki never woke up during our racket. She's actually a light sleeper meaning even after one loud noise would wake her up. But she's sleeping like a rock and is a heavy sleeper today. Probably because she's tired from having to pack up some clothes and waking up as early as 6am. I wouldn't blame her for that but regardless it was still surprising.
We tired each other out with playing around and treating it as a competition. We eventually fell asleep after our series of playful competitions.
We arrived at our destination Akihabara, we were amazed with the modern scenery we got
"Young ladies, I'll lead you to your hotel where you'll be staying." Our escort was on standby with a black car behind him. We followed our escort to the car as he helped us inside. He drove through landmarks and told us about them.
"I definitely want to see all those shops!" Yuki squealed with her arms close to her chest
"Jeez... Can't you ever control yourself Yuki?" I said
"I guess she cannot control herself after all" Miki added
"Oh I can! I-I just have to get some souvenirs for my family." Yuki looked away shyly
"Well, we know that you will just buy for yourself after all" Miki said
Yuki pouted at us
Miki did a chop on Yuki's forehead and Yuki recoiled from the hit and held her head
"Ow! What was that for?" Yuki complained
"I just wanted to hit you for being annoying" Miki scoffed at Yuki
"You're mean!" Yuki retorted
"I don't want to be a nag but you're doing this to me!"
"Ehhh..."
While they were arguing or rather Miki overpowering Yuki. I sighed "I guess I shouldn't have been the center. If we're following Honoka-san, Umi-san and Kotori-san. I'm defnitely Kotori-san" I thought
We arrived in front of a luxurious hotel. Our mouths practically fell to the ground while looking at how tall this building is. "This is our hotel?" Yuki asked
"Am I dreaming?" Miki asked
"This is real." I said bringing them to reality.
After a moment of silence, we all squealed at the same time and hugging each other
A cough was heard to get our attention
"I'll lead you to your rooms young ladies" He said as he gestured us to follow him. We followed his lead. We walked to the elevator while taking in the scenery of a gorgeous looking hotel.
We got on the eleventh floor and got into our room 1124
"If you need to go anywhere you may call me with this number." Our escort exchanged numbers with us. "Enjoy your stay and good luck in the LLAFC" He closed the door and left us alone
"First order of business is to-"
"Roll in bed!" Miki was cut off by Yuki who is rolling on the bed
"This feels so good!" Yuki snuggles on the warm sheets
"Jeez..." Miki sighed being cut off and I comforted her a bit but rubbing her shoulder
"It's alright, it's been a long flight, so it's alright to take a rest and then do our business tomorrow"
"I suppose." Miki sighed
We unpacked our stuff after our conversation. Yuki went to the bathroom first to take long hot bath. While Miki and I continued our gaming with poker.
Time has passed for us. We took it easy today and didn't practice our next performance. We haven't even decided on what song we should sing. Though we know that we'll be singing a song from the U's but it is still difficult to choose.
"Tomorrow, we're definitely going to decide on what song to use so that we can practice early for the LLAFC" Miki declared
"Alright." Yuki and I replied
"Goodnight." We all said to each other and slept in our own separate beds
Hotel Rooftop, 7AM
We all got up quite early so that we can decide on a song and at the same time think of steps for our performance.
"So have you both decided on a song?" Miki asked us on the spot
"I'll go with whatever Saki wants" Yuki replied
"Ehhh? Um... How about No Brand Girls?" Saki asked
"A nice song. Now I can picture dance moves." Yuki gave me a thumbs up
"I'll find us some appropriate costumes for the song." Miki said
"I'll practice singing it to the best of my ability" Saki said
"Of course, that's why you're our center. You invigorate everyone with just your voice alone. What more with your actions of helping others?" Yuki grins at me
"Alright, let's start with the stretching first." Miki said
"Yes!" Yuki and I said as we begun our stretching
After stretching, Yuki listened to the song and begun to think of steps for us to learn.
Miki left us to search for clothes to clothes to wear.
I'm left with practicing my voice for the song and hitting the highest pitch I can.
With five more days left for us to practice and master our dance along with our singing. We ought to try to maximize our time within the next four days in order to pass this second round and be assigned to our coaching idol group. I really hope I get the U's as my coach. I'd give anything to just be with them.
LLAFC Venue, 8AM
Squeals escaped our mouths seeing the main stage of LLAFC. However, we won't be performing there yet. Every participating groups are to perform in their respective assigned venues. We went to our venue and we see a simple round stage.
"I'm glad it's big enough otherwise we'd have to improvise on our dance" Miki gave a sigh of relief
"Well this is the LLAFC second round. Besides we can only give at best a minute and thirty seconds for the judges who will judge us and the fans to vote for us." Yuki said
"So that means they'll go to each venue and judge each contestant from there?" I asked
"Yup that's correct. We have fans who will watch us though" Yuki gave a thumbs up
"Let's prepare early so that we won't screw up" Miki commanded
"Yes!" After Yuki and I responded, we prepared our stage, costumes and song to be played in anticipation of the arriving judges and audience.
After a moment of preparation, we had to wait a bit for the judges to arrive. The audience seemed to gather early though but it didn't stop us to practice.
"Let's do a last minute rehearsal" Miki said as we all began to run through our performance one more time.
We rested after finishing our rehearsal and stayed backstage.
"We can do this" Yuki fist pumped
Miki nodded and then took notice of the judges who arrived along with a group of a people
"Alright, they are here, put your game-face on." Miki encouraged us one last time
Our hands together
"We'll do our best." Yuki vowed
"We'll impress our judges." Miki vowed
But what's more important is to give the audience a great show" I ended it with my vow then started saying our names.
"Yuki!"
"Saki!"
"Miki!"
"K-I! Go!"
We walked pass the curtains and saw the audience in front of us. Especially the judges who are a bit closer
"Start whenever you are ready" The judge said
"We are the K-I group. We've dedicated this performance for everyone who is supporting us and watching us right now. Please listen to our song" I said
"Please listen to our song" Miki and Yuki followed
After a short moment of reprieve we began our performance to the best of our abilities
Play the song "No Brand Girls" here either in your head or through the net ( watch?v=4hNWM7FDQhI)
Romaji Lyrics:
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
Isshin icchou!)
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
Hora makenai yo ne?)
Kuyashii na mada No brand
Shiraretenai yo No brand
Nani mo kamo kore kara Atsui kibun
Tanoshii yo demo No brand (Do you know?)
Harikitteru n da No brand (Do you know?)
Dakara (Oide) Koko de deau tame ni (Yes, I know!)
Mezasu basho wa (Takai)
Ima yori takaku (Doko made?)
CHANSU no maegami wo
(Motte) Hanasanai kara
(Gyutto) Hanasanai kara
(Oh yeah!) Kiseki no niji wo wataru n da
Kabe wa Hi Hi Hi Kowaseru mono sa Hi Hi Hi Taoseru mono sa
Jibun kara motto chikara wo dashite yo
Hi Hi Hi Kowaseru mono sa Hi Hi Hi Taoseru mono sa
Yuuki de mirai wo misete
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
Un makenai kara!)
Kizutsukeaccha No good
Nakatagai wa No good
Daisuki no gokai wa Tsurai kibun
Kurushii mune wa No good (hurry-up!)
Akirametara No good (hurry-up!)
Sou sa (Tsuyoku) Nareba kanau omoi (Yes, I go!)
Negau basho wa (Tooi)
Madamada tooku (Doko kana?)
JANPU de chikaku nare
(Kyou no) Senobi no kimi to
(Gutto) Senobi no boku de
(Oh yeah!) Ano hi no chikai sagasu n da
Yami wo Hi Hi Hi Fukitobasou yo Hi Hi Hi Oiharaou yo
Jibun kara ima wo kaereba ii no sa
Hi Hi Hi Fukitobasou yo Hi Hi Hi Oiharaou yo
Yuuki de mirai wo misete
Sou da yo kakugo wa dekita
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!)
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!)
Kabe wa Hi Hi Hi Kowaseru mono sa Hi Hi Hi Taoseru mono sa
Jibun kara motto chikara wo dashite yo
Hi Hi Hi Kowaseru mono sa Hi Hi Hi Taoseru mono sa
Yuuki de mirai wo misete
Sou da yo kakugo wa dekita
(Oh yeah! Zenshin zenrei!)
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!)
English Lyrics:
Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
One step, One leap!)
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
Hey, we won't lose, you know!)
It's frustrating, we're still No brand
No one knows of us, we're No brand
Everything starts from this passionate feeling
We're having fun, but we're still No brand (Do you know?)
I'm getting fired up, No brand (Do you know?)
So (Come) So that we can meet here (Yes, I know!)
The place we aim for is (High)
Higher than now (How far?)
This chance won't come twice, so
(Grab it) We won't let go so
(Tightly) We won't let go so
(Oh yeah!) We'll cross the rainbow of miracles
Walls (Hi Hi Hi) Can be demolished (Hi Hi Hi) Can be toppled
Summon more courage from within yourself
(Hi Hi Hi) They can be demolished (Hi Hi Hi) They can be toppled
Bravely, show me our future!
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!
Yeah, we're not gonna lose!)
Hurting each other's No good
Falling out's No good
Misunderstanding love is a bitter feeling
The pain in your chest's No Good (hurry-up!
Giving up's No good (hurry-up!)
Yep, If we can become (Strong) Our feelings can come true (Yes, I go!)
The place we desire is (Far)
It's still far, far off (Where is it?)
Get closer with a jump
(Today) As you reach up
(Firmly) And I reach up, too
(Oh yeah!) We'll search for the vow we made that day
The darkness (Hi Hi Hi) Let's blow it away (Hi Hi Hi) Let's drive it away
You can change the present from within yourself
(Hi Hi Hi) Let's blow it away (Hi Hi Hi) Let's drive it away
Bravely, show me our future!
That's right, we're all set!
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!)
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!)
Walls (Hi Hi Hi) Can be demolished (Hi Hi Hi) Can be toppled
Summon more courage from within yourself
(Hi Hi Hi) They can be demolished (Hi Hi Hi) They can be toppled
Bravely, show me our future!
That's right, we're all set!
(Oh yeah! Whole body and soul!)
(Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!)
This is probably the best performance yet. We hear the excited the crowd cheering for us without any hesitation. The judges stood up and one of them stood on the stage
"You are the last performer of the day and we will announce the results here on this stage" He said
"Everyone! Thank you for listening!" I said
"Everyone! Thank you for listening!" Miki and Yuki followed
A moment later...
"We will be announcing the results. Only three groups will remain for the finals. So without further ado..."
"Stylish-Moon" They announced the first group
We sighed hearing a different group being called
"Don't worry, we still got a chance" Yuki said but is trembling. We held each others' hands as we pray for the best
"CAT-CAT" They announced the second group
Our grips tightened.
"Are we out?" Miki thought while trembling
"Come on. Come on!" Yuki thought practically jumping in place
I don't want it to end here... I don't want it to end
"The final group that will proceed to the finals will be..." The judge stopped speaking keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
Especially contestants who are dying for their names to be called.
Please... I don't want it to end!
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