After school the next day the girls brought Honoka to the idol clubroom so they could do some idol training. Honoka was confused, she didn't know why they brought her here.
"What are we doing here?" Honoka asked
"We're here to do some idol training" Kotori said
"Idol training? What's that?" Honoka asked
It's where we practice our movements and improve our skills as idols" Nico said
"What kind of skills does an idol need?" Honoka asked
"Singing, dancing and looking good in anything you wear" Eli said
"Come on Honoka! Hurry up and get ready so we can start practice" Rin said
"Hold it!" Umi said
"What is it Umi?" Rin asked
"Honoka has amnesia, so there's no way she could remember the steps that we've been practicing" Umi said
The girls realized that what Umi said was true. Honoka couldn't remember any of the steps that they've been practicing for a long time now.
"Umi's right" Nozomi said
"What do we do Umi?" Kotori asked
"I say Honoka should sit out on today's practice but she should watch and observe our movements so she can get the idea on how we move" Umi said
The other girls nodded in agreement. Honoka was told to sit and watch them practice. Honoka sat back and watched them practice. Honoka was watching in amazement. She wanted to join them but she was told to sit back and watch. After practice was over they told Honoka to do what they did the next time they had practice. Honoka nodded and promised to try her best. Honoka and Kotori were back at home and were having dinner. After dinner they went to Kotori's room. Honoka noticed that Kotori was silent and tried to look away from Honoka. Kotori was feeling guilty because she never told Honoka that she was gonna go overseas to study more about fashion. Kotori was feeling guilty because now that Honoka no longer remembered the time that they had spent together.
"Kotori what's wrong? You look sad" Honoka said
"It's nothing Honoka don't worry about it" Kotori said
"That just makes me worry about you even more" Honoka said
"I'm fine I really am" Kotori said
"You say that but I'm not the one who's crying right now" Honoka said
Kotori was surprised when she heard what Honoka had just said. She brought her hand up to her face and felt that her face was wet. Kotori realized that she was crying because of her guilt of not revealing the fact that she was invited to go overseas to study more about fashion.
"Just tell me what's wrong, maybe you'll feel better once you let it out" Honoka said
"Fine, I'll tell you" Kotori said
Honoka just sat in front of Kotori and waited patiently for Kotori to tell her what was making her feel so guilty.
"I was invited to go overseas to study at a fashion school" Kotori said
"Why is that making you cry?" Honoka asked
"Because I never told anyone except for one person" Kotori said
"Who was that person that you told?" Honoka asked
"It was Umi" Kotori said
"So you told Umi but you didn't tell me?" Honoka asked
"Well, we were all so busy practicing with the live I didn't want it to be a distraction, especially you" Kotori said
"Then why did you tell Umi?" Honoka asked
"Because I needed to tell someone and it had to be someone who could keep a secret from everyone else and that someone was Umi. I told Umi because she could keep a straight face. I was afraid that if I told you than you would be angry at me and I didn't want that so I told Umi instead" Kotori said
Honoka let the information that Kotori told her sink in. She didn't know what to think about right now. Honoka decided to ask Kotori a question.
"Are you still going?" Honoka asked
"Huh?" Kotori responded in a confused tone
"Are you still planning on going overseas?" Honoka asked
"I don't know" Kotori said
"You don't know?" Honoka asked
"I don't if I should go overseas and study fashion so my dream of being a fashion will come true or if I should stay here and continue being idols with my friends" Kotori said
"What makes you happier?" Honoka asked
"What do you mean?" Kotori asked
"You can choose to go overseas to follow your dreams and leave us behind or you can stay here with us and abandon your dream. Which one of those choices do you think would make you happier?" Honoka asked
Kotori was trying to look for an answer but she couldn't come up with one. She didn't want to give up one her dream but she didn't want give up on her friends ether. Kotori was confused, she didn't know what to do.
"I don't know which one I should choose. I don't want to give up on my dream but I don't want to give up on my friends ether. I don't know what to do!" Kotori yelled out of frustration
Honoka was looking Kotori, who was crying out tears of frustration. She could tell that Kotori was stressing herself out and putting pressure on herself because she couldn't make a choice.
"Why don't you study about fashion here?" Honoka asked
Kotori stopped crying and turned back to Honoka, who was giving her a comforting smile.
"Study here?" Kotori asked
"You can stay here in Japan and study about fashion. If you do that than you won't have to choose between your friends and your dream. You can have both your dreams and your friends if you stay here" Honoka said
Kotori's became wide when she heard what Honoka had just told her. She never thought of studying about fashion in Japan. But after hearing what Honoka had just told her she felt like an idiot. She should've thought about studying at a fashion school right here at home. Kotori was crying again but this time they were tears of joy and relief. She tackled Honoka into hug. Honoka was caught off guard and knocked her over. Kotori was on top of Honoka and was crying into Honoka's chest.
"Kotori, what's wrong?" Honoka asked
"Nothing's wrong, I'm just so happy and relieved" Kotori said
"Why is that?" Honoka asked
"Because after hearing what you just told me, it made me realize that I could've just applied for a fashion school right here in Japan. I can't believe I didn't think of that. I'm such an idiot for not thinking about that. I can apply for a fashion degree right here at home. I don't have leave anyone behind now! We won't have to disband Muse! Honoka! Thank you! Thank you so very much!" Kotori cried
Honoka just smile when she heard what Kotori told her. Honoka patted Kotori on the head. After a while the both of them fell asleep. The next day at school Kotori asked everyone to meet her in the idol clubroom after school. When school was over everyone showed up and were waiting to hear why Kotori had called all of them here. Kotori told them that she was given an opportunity to go overseas to study about fashion. Kotori received mixed reactions. Some of them congratulated her while some of them told her that she couldn't just abandon them. Kotori told them that she was going to stay here and look for a fashion school right here in Japan. Everyone was happy to hear that Kotori was planning to stay here. Umi went up to Kotori and asked if she was really sure if she wanted to do this.
"Kotori, are sure you want to do this? Going overseas is the chance of a lifetime. Are you sure you want to give that up?" Umi asked
"Yes, I'm sure. If I went overseas and left you all behind than I probably would've been miserable. I would've felt so alone. I' don't regret the decision that I've made. I want to stay here where my friends and family are" Kotori said
Umi smiled at Kotori's response.
"I'm glad you're staying Kotori" Umi said
"I'm also glad you're staying too Kotori" Honoka said with a smile on her face.
Even with amnesia Honoka was the still the bright and cheerful girl that they knew and love.
