Hello and welcome back to another chapter. With most of the introductions out of the way, it should be easier to write the story.

Well, not much to say so let's get started.

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Disclaimer: I do not own any characters of Love Live! School Idol Project. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Getting Familiar with your Employees

"You're hired."

It was silent for a few moments before Honoka did a fist pump. "Oh yeah!"

Umi cuffs the back of Honoka's head, "Stop that and behave yourself."

"Ehehe." Honoka waved Nico over, "Let's go to my office to sign the paperwork."

Nico nodded and walked over to the door with Honoka. She can hear the group's excited whispers about this development.

. . .

Office room

"Sign here." Honoka points at another line, "And here. Aaand here." She collected the papers, "Alright, now you're officially our client. Thank you for doing business with us."

Nico shrugs her shoulder, "It's no problem. So who will be with me?"

"Oh it'll be Umi, Rin—" Honoka slapped her forehead, "Crap."

"What's wrong?"

"I forgot that Umi and Rin are doing a training mission, but it will only be for a while."

Nico assures her, "It's good that she gets the experience. So who's left?"

"Eli and Nozomi will be your guards for the moment."

'The Blonde and Violet?' "And they are?"

"Oh right I didn't get to introduce them to you; Eli is the one with blonde hair and Nozomi is the one with purple hair."

Nico nods her head; now she has names to their alluring eyes. 'What?' She shakes her head to get rid of that distracting thought. "Anyway, do you go for multiple clients?"

"Oh no we normally focus one client. But since Rin is our recruit, we had to adapt."

"I see."

"But don't worry, once they're done they'll come back and join you with Eli and Nozomi."

"Alright, when do I meet them?"

"Right, hold on for a moment." Honoka picks up a phone and pressed a few buttons. "Umi? Where are Eli and Nozomi?" A pause. "Alright. See you later." She puts the phone down. "They're in the showers right now. Do you want to wait for them?

"Sure, I'll go back to the training room to give Hanayo my autographs. Do you have to tell them where I'll be?"

"The showers and lockers are connected to that room so they'll see you when they're finished."

"Right. Well it's nice to meet you and hope to see you again."

"Same here."

. . .

Back at the training room Nico was signing her names on Hanayo's merchandise. "Wow, this is one few things they put out when I was starting; you really been my fan for a long time."

Hanayo blushes and fidgets under the praise. Just then a door opens and two figures walked out; it was Eli and Nozomi. This time they are wearing normal clothing rather than the distracting gear they had. Eli is wearing light blue blazer and brown pants. Nozomi is wearing a light turtle-neck with a red skirt. It looks so simple yet they pull it off.

As they were walking over to Nico, Hanayo composed herself and began gathering her stuff. "It's time for me to get to work. It was really nice to meet you in person and I hope to see you again."

While Nico was a little surprised at the professional behavior, she took it in stride. "It was great and I'll be sure to bring gifts next time."

Hanayo nods and walks out of the room, leaving the three of them alone. Nozomi is the first one to initiate the conversation. "Hi, I'm Nozomi Tojo." She waves to Eli, "And this is..."

Eli stepped forward, "I'm Eli Ayase. Umi told us that we'll be your security detail for the moment."

'Time to make an impression.' "Hey, you might already know it but I'm Nico Yazawa; the best idol this world has ever seen." Eli remains stoic while Nozomi lets out a small giggle. 'One out of two eh?' "So what's the plan?"

They look at each other and then Eli answered, "We go where you go ma'am."

Nico was silent for a moment; she is not used to such obedience from someone. But she has to fix something first. "You don't have to be formal so just call me Nico."

"But—"

"C'mon, say it with me, Nico."

The blonde sighed, "Nico."

The idol smiled, "Good." She pulled out her phone and began swiping. "I don't have plans for today so want to eat lunch?"

"Sounds great." Nozomi smiled.

"Okay." Eli said. Nico mentally sighed, 'It's going to take a while to melt that wall.' She walks out of the door with her two new bodyguards following behind her.

. . . . . . . . . .

They are walking around a shopping plaza to look for somewhere to eat. Nico turns to them and ask, "What do you like to eat?"

Nozomi was the first to respond, "Something light since it's just the afternoon."

Eli was looking around the area, "Whatever is fine."

Nico stops and points at a sushi place. "How about there?" Nico notices that Eli twitched when she looked at the shop.

Nozomi had a weird smile on her face. "Sushi sounds good."

Eli was silent for a few seconds before nodded in assent. "Shall we go?"

The trio made their way over there and Eli opened the door for Nico and Nozomi. "Thank you."

Once inside, a waitress was waiting for them and bowed. "Hello and welcome to Hanzo's Sushi Belt. Would your party like to sit at the bar or table?"

Nico turns and sees that Nozomi and Eli are looking at her; looks like she'll be making the call. She turns back and smiles at the waitress. "We'll take the table."

The waitress smiles back and ushers them in. "Alright. Right this way please." She leads them to a table section in the middle of the restaurant. The party sat down with Eli and Nico sitting on one side while Nozomi sits on the other side. There was a small screen on top of the conveyor belt. "May I have your attention? Now to get a plate, you have to pop up the plate and pull it out." She then points at the screen, "This screen here allows you to order any plates and dishes that are not on the belt. Now, what type of drink would you like?"

"Water." They all said in unison. Nico and Nozomi cracked a smile and even Eli's lip twitched upwards.

"I'll be right back with your drinks." The waitress walks away.

"Right. Eli can you get that plate for me?"

"Sure." Eli picks up a plate of raw salmon sushi and gave it to Nico.

"Thanks."

"No problem." After that they began their meal. The waitress came back with their water while Eli and Nozomi pick up plates of sushi. After a several minutes of eating, Nico notices that Eli ignores a lot of plates sliding by. Hell, Nico saw Eli ignore nine plates in a row. So far, she notices that Eli avoids any plates that have seaweed in them.

Nico finally ask Eli, "Hey, do you hate sushi?"

Eli twitches at the sudden question. "I don't hate it."

"Then why did you ignore nine plates in a row?"

Eli paused, and then sighed, "I don't like seaweed."

"What? Why didn't you say anything earlier? Wait, was that why you twitched when we were outside?"

"You saw that?"

"Yeah. I didn't think much about it until now. So how come you didn't say anything?"

"It's nothing to complain about and we're just eating."

Nico decides to take a chance; she puts her hand on Eli's shoulder. "Eating out isn't just eating; it's an experience and you shouldn't suck it up just for my sake." Nico hesitated, but continued on, "And I want to have a good time with the both of you." She looks at both Eli and Nozomi. "So please, tell me what you like and don't like before we go out to eat."

Eli stared back at Nico.

Nozomi leans forward and whispered, "Elichi, you're staring."

Eli recovered from her stupor and replied back to Nico. "I... I'll be sure to tell you before we go out to eat next time."

Nico quickly realized she still has her hand on Eli's shoulder. She retracted her hand and nodded, "Good, now let's order some other food that doesn't have seaweed." Just as she was about to press the screen, she looked at Nozomi, "Wait, Elichi?"

Nozomi smiled, "Oh, just a little nickname for our cute Elichi here."

"Nozomi." Eli hissed, but was ignored.

Nico was curious about that, "Didn't Umi say not to use nicknames?"

"Umi is not here."

Nico shrugged, not really caring about that rule.

"Oh! How about a nickname for you to commemorate our first lunch date?"

"Uhh," Nico tries hard to not think about that last part. "Sure?"

"Alright. How about..." Nozomi puts a finger on her cheek, "Nicocchi."

"I guess." And so they ate the rest of meal with small talks about food.

The waitress came back with the bill. "I do hope everything was satisfactory?"

Nico dabs a napkin on her lips. "Everything was great." She sees the other two reaching in their pockets. "Oh, lunch is on me." She gives a credit card to the waitress to process the payment.

They waited until the waitress comes back. "Thank you and we do hope you come back."

"Thanks for the food." The trio walks out of the restaurant and felt the cool breeze. Nico pushed her arms up as she stretched. "That was good." She looks at a distance, "Hey, there's a park. Let's go there."

The trip throughout the park was very pleasant experience for the group. They walked under the shade of lush tress. Nico got to see some cute pets. "Oh wow, look at you cutie." She looks at the owner. "Can I pet them?" The owner nods and Nico proceeds to give the dog belly rubs. "Well aren't you fluffy."

Meanwhile Nozomi looks behind and saw something interesting. She pulls out her phone and calls Rin. Ring Ring... "Hey Rin..."

Eli followed Nozomi's eyesight and was about to turn when Nozomi puts her hand up. After Nozomi finishes her call, she walks close to Eli and whispers, "I'll handle this one; watch over Nico." Eli nods.

Nozomi turns to Nico, "Oh my, I simply forgot something at the company."

Nico looks up from the dog, "What did you forget?"

"I simply forgot my baton but don't worry I called Rin."

"Wait." Nico stops petting the dog and gave thanks to the owner. "Is it legal to carry that?"

Eli is the one to answer that. "All private securities can be certified by the government to carry self-defense items."

"That's nice."

"Oh look," The violet-haired bodyguard points in a mobile snack truck. "Let's get some crepes over there."

"I'm in a mood for something sweet. Eli?"

Eli nods. "Alright."

Nico looks at the crepes truck to see there was a moderate-sized line. "What flavors do you girls like?"

Before Eli responds, Nozomi spoke first. "I don't like caramel in mine." Nozomi starts walking. "Also Elichi here just ~loves~ chocolate."

"Nozomi!" Eli's cheek was lightly pink.

"Wait, you're not coming with us?" Nico asks.

"Ah, don't worry, I'm meeting Rin nearby I won't be far."

Nico stares at her for a few seconds. "Alright. Eli lets go." The duo walks to the truck. As Eli passes Nozomi, she gives a subtle nod. Nozomi reciprocated the gesture as she watches them go. After making sure they were away a considerable distance, Nozomi slinks away.

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In line in front of the truck

Nico and Eli are now waiting in line to buy their crepes. After a moment of silence, Nico looks at Eli, "So you're okay with that nickname?"

Eli just sighs in resignation, "It's just something I accepted."

"Oh? How long have you been her partner?"

"Just a little over a year."

"Really? Then how long have you been in the company?"

"Nozomi and I actually joined the company about two years ago."

"Ohh." Nico had another thought. "How old are you?"

They walk a couple steps. "I'm 29 but I'll be turning 30 soon."

"Hmm." Nico takes note of that and changes topics. "So you and chocolate huh?"

Eli heaves another sigh but her eyes gleam at the prospect of chocolate.

Nico perked up at that reaction. "You really must love chocolate." Nico feels a little mischievous, "So if you had to choose between protecting chocolate or me, which would it be?"

"What kind of question..."

.

Earlier...

Click Click

Nozomi is standing behind a man holding a camera. She taps on her phone for a few moments before she put away her phone and taps his shoulder. "Excuse me sir, what are you doing?"

The man swirls around at the unexpected touch. "I um, am taking pictures."

"Really? Of what?"

"Of... of birds?"

"Oh my, may I take a look?"

The man starts to fidget. "Um, no?"

"Hmmm, now that's a problem. You have two options: You could either deal with me or with society."

"Wait, what?"

Nozomi has her hand out, "A grown man with a camera sulking in a park with kids around. Awfully suspicious don't you think?"

The man starts to sweat under the pressure.

"5."

The man's face paled considerably

"4."

"I'm just taking pictures of birds."

"3."

"I'm being serious here."

"2."

The man snapped, "Oh come on! She's 30 years old." The man snapped his mouth shut, but it was too late.

Nozomi smiled, "My oh my, I thought you were taking pictures of birds." She still has her hand out. "The camera please."

The man takes off the neck strap, but paused.

Seeing his hesitation, Nozomi cups her hands around her mouth and takes a deep breath.

The man widens his eyes and pushed the camera toward Nozomi. "Alright! Here."

"Thank you." Nozomi accepts the camera and looks through it; there are pictures of the three of them in various locations and angles. "Oh my, these are very cute birdies." Nozomi looks up at the man. "So why are you taking pictures of her?"

The man shrugged in defeat, "She is getting higher in the popularity polls so I thought I would make some money selling the pictures."

"So you're freelance paparazzi?"

"Sure."

"Well, thank you for your camera."

"Now hold on—"

"A new deal." Nozomi interrupts. "I can keep the camera or you can try to get it back and have society label you a stalker."

"You wouldn't."

Nozomi just smiled.

"Fine."

"Great. Now smile." Click

The man jerked. "Hey! You can't take my picture without permission."

Nozomi just stared at him. "The hypocrisy of that statement is just amazing. Don't worry about your picture; it just insurance should you get any... ideas to try this again. May I offer a suggestion? Find a job that doesn't hurt anyone." Nozomi waves her hand, "Bye bye."

The man sighs and walks away. After he is gone, Nozomi looks at Eli and Nico; they are close to the front of the line now. She hears a set of footsteps coming from behind and turns to see Rin there. "Ah Rin, thanks for coming."

"No problem Nozomi."

"Are you ready for your mission with Umi?"

"Yeah, but I got time to do a small errand, so where's the guy?"

"I dealt with the paparazzi and I got a free camera in the process. Here." She hands the camera to Rin. "Have Hanayo check the pictures and make a copy of the last picture; it's our paparazzi man. Once she's done, destroy the camera."

Rin salutes, "Roger."

"Good luck on your last training mission Rin."

"Thanks Nozomi and break a leg on your mission." Rin runs back to the company.

Nozomi chuckles, "Hopefully I don't have to." She makes her way to the duo.

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Tables near the truck

Nico is holding two crepes as watches Eli indulge on her chocolate crepe. "Wow, she wasn't kidding about you loving chocolate."

Eli slightly blushes but continues to stuff her face. "It's good."

Nico sees Nozomi walking towards them. "Hey Nozomi, did you get your stuff?"

Nozomi pats the side of her waist, "Yup."

She sits down and Nico offers one of the crepes. "I made sure there isn't any caramel."

Nozomi accepts the offer. "Thank you."

And so, they ate in comfortable silence and enjoyed the scenery. There are kids playing on the playgrounds as parents watch from a safe distance and people walking around the park with their pets leading them.

Nico finishes her crepe and sighs, "Ah, that hit my sweet spot." Nico looks at her bodyguards who finished their treat as well. "So what do you girls think of today?"

Nozomi was the first to say, "Today has been very enjoyable."

"It was..." Eli cracked a smile. "Nice."

Nico stares at Eli's face, 'Wow. She looks so cute when she smiles." *Gasp* Nico snaps her hands to cover her mouth and blushed.

Nozomi has her hands on both of her cheeks. "Oh my, how bold of you."

'Please kill me.' Nico sinks down on the table and covers her face with her arms. 'Why the fuck did I blab that out?!'

Eli has a small blush when she stares at Nico in shock. "Um..."

Nozomi came in with a save, "I agree with you there Nicocchi, I think that Elichi looks extra cute when she smiles."

"Wait, what do you mean extra cute?" Eli attention has shifted to Nozomi and they argue over Eli's cuteness.

Nico looks at Nozomi in gratitude for saving her. 'Thank you my big-boobed goddess.' It seems that lady fortune shines upon Nico to day for her phone rings. She picks it up and swipes to answer, "Hey Ryu."

"Ah, Nico, are you busy?"

Nico looks at her bodyguards arguing over what's cute or not. "Nah."

"Alright. The reason I called you is because our agency wants you to hold a min-concert to celebrate you entering the popular charts."

"When will it be held?"

"They want the concert to open in about a month."

"A month?" Eli and Nozomi stopped talking and looked at Nico.

"It may be sudden but we can arrange another time."

"I'll do it." Nico's eyes flare in determination. She's going the entire way and not half-ass it; especially for her fans.

"Alright, we'll talk more tomorrow."

Nico puts the phone down and focuses on them. "We'll be holding a concert in about a month."

Both of them switched to serious mode, "We will probably need information on the building—"

"Wait." Nico raised her hand up. "Can we enjoy the rest of today? We can get to work tomorrow."

They look at each other for a moment before Nozomi answers, "Sure."

Nico jumps up and walk at a direction with her bodyguards following. "Nice! I heard that there was a nice place we can..." Nico is not going to waste a moment of today because it's going to be a hectic month.

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And le fin.

You know the part when I said it would be easier to write the story? Yea I lied to myself.

My first impression of writing multi-chapters is... *swipes forehead* very difficult:

-Sometimes I don't know when to end a chapter.

-I like keep in mind on how the character behaves and make sure they don't anything out of character.

-Gotta make sure that when development happens, it stays. (Ex: The bond between the trio is deep in one chapter, then all of sudden Eli is cold to Nico out of nowhere in another chapter.)

-I think the hardest is to make sure there are no continuity errors.

I didn't get to say it last time, but there will be some changes on law over at Japan: Private security can have licenses to carry self-defense weapons such as retractable batons or Tasers. The company has to pass annual tests to get and renew their certificates with the government.

Sushi is fucking bomb but the only complaint I have is that they are so small.

By the time that this is updated, school is going to start so updates will be really slow. But no worries I got other one-shots to make sure you can look out for those.

Thanks for reading

Constructive criticisms are appreciated

Bran Tango out.