This is it ladies & gentleman! This is the final stretch so let's go!
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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.
Graduation for the Number 1 Idol in the Universe
Knock
Knock
Nico looks from the mirror to the door. "Come in!"
The door opens and the purple-haired woman walks in. "Hey Nicocchi."
"Oh hey Nozi." Nico fully turns around to take a look at Nozomi; she has a white turtleneck with a red skirt that reaches down to her shins. "How's it looking out there?"
Nozomi stops in front of the idol. "The stadium is packed. I've never seen so many people in place before."
"Nice."
Nozomi drapes her arms around Nico's neck. "Are you ready?"
Nico smiles, "Of course. But are they ready for me?"
"You've done so much for them Nicocchi. I'm sure they'll understand." They go silent after that statement.
Nico starts to feel Nozomi's heat as she stares at her guard's eyes. Nozomi smiles and tilts her head downward. Nico tilts her hear upward and their lips meet. Nico wraps her arms around Nozomi and draw her in. She—
Ahem
The two jumps away and they look at the person who interrupted them; it was just Eli standing in the doorway. She is wearing a white shirt with a light blue trench coat that reaches to the bottom of her brown pants. The blonde closes the door behind her and makes her way to the duo, "You two are very lucky I was the one at the door."
"Oh please," Nico waves her Eli's concern. "This is my last event anyways."
"Still—"
"Come here." Nico tugs Eli's hand and goes on her tip toes to kiss Eli.
"Mn?" Eli widens her eyes at the sudden kiss but she relaxes and presses her lips back.
Nico feels her mouth tingle as their lips mold together. It takes a while but they finally separate. Nico takes a step back as Eli turns to Nozomi. They close the distance and lock lips. It's always a treat for Nico to watch them kiss. They eventually pull away as they start to pant. 'Hot.'
Knock
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A voice filters through the door. "Miss Nico? We have the costume ready."
"Okay thanks," Nico calls out. "I'll be over there in a bit." She hears footsteps fade away from the door. The idol turns to her duo. "You two should go to your seats."
"But / We can—"
"Oi," Nico pokes the both of them in the forehead. "You two promised me that you would watch me from the front. You were always in the backstage when you were my guards. Now's your chance to see my magic in full view."
Eli rubs her forehead. "You're right."
Nozomi has a small smile on her face as she rubs the poked area. "I guess old habits die hard."
Nico sighs but smiles, "You two worry too much. Now get." The two of them wave and leave the room. She turns back to the mirror and her mismatched earrings move with the idol. She traces her finger along her scar. 'It's been eight years huh.' She does her pose quickly and walks to the door.
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(Shift to Eli)
Eli looks around the newly-built and open-topped stadium as people start to fill in. The blonde starts to pick up the security of the area; she notes Sphera guards and drones that are in plain sight. Eli shifts her body as she gets comfortable on her seat. She looks to her side to see Nozomi sipping a large cup. Eli then takes a look around the VIP section. 'I wonder who Nico invited.'
Eli recognizes two men at one area of the section. 'Never expected to see them again.' It was the two 'janitors' that Muse subdued. Next to those two are two women where one has pink hair while the other one has black hair.
The blonde looks slightly to the side to see Ryu with another woman by his side. He catches her sight and they nod at each other.
Slightly in front of them are Junko and Nico's siblings. Junko turns around and catches the duo. "Oh hey you two."
They both greet her back. "Hi / Hello Junko."
"How's the retired life treating you?"
Eli smiles, "Peaceful."
Junko smiles and her eyes glints, "Any plans after this?"
Nozomi hums, "Nicocchi says she wants to wants to travel around the world."
"That sounds good." Junko smiles, "You all deserve the break." Cocoro taps Junko's shoulder for her attention and she turns back to her kids.
Eli looks around the area again. She looks at the back area and her eyes widen to see Alice in casual clothes and sitting next to a brunette lady. The lady leans next to Alice and after a few seconds the blonde smiles. 'They seem close.'
The former guard turns around to look again but she does a double-take at the newcomers; it was Steven and his family. 'I can't believe Nico would invite him.' The ex-spy is walking down the aisle while holding hands with a girl. 'Must be his daughter.' Eli smiles, 'How ironic.' The girl is wearing a 'Nico-nii' shirt and holding a banner. The blonde follows the family to their seating and her eyes widen; it is the two ex-Brotherhood members. She rubs her forehead. "Of course she would do that..."
Nozomi leans forward. "What's up?" Eli tilts her head to their position. Nozomi chuckles while she shakes her head. "Oh Nicocchi."
Eli watches as the family sits behind the two members. "What makes it better is that they don't even know about each other."
"Hey Nozomi n Eli!" Eli turns to the stairway to see Rin, Hanayo, and Maki walking up to them. Rin gives a quick wave. "How you two been doing?"
"Good," Nozomi and Eli rise up to give hugs to the trio. "How is your team Rin?"
Rin beams, "They're great. We're going to the finals soon."
Eli tilts her head. "They're doing the 100 meter dash right?"
She nods her head. "Yup."
"Oh hello Rin." Rin turns her attention to the Yazawa family.
Hanayo looks behind the two ex-guards and starts to shy away; Eli has a rough idea who the technician is looking at. "Don't worry too much about her Hanayo. You're on break."
Hanayo shifts around. "Technically Miss Murgatroyd is still my boss."
Maki huffs, "Oh please." She sits down on her seat and tugs Hanayo down. "The both of you are on break."
Rin sits down next to Maki and snuggles up to the doctor. "And you need to relax more."
Maki's cheeks match her hair and she huffs.
"Aw it looks like we weren't the first ones here."
Eli looks down to see Umi and Kotori coming up to them. "It's good to see you two."
Kotori smiles, "Ditto."
Umi nods her head. "Likewise."
"Umi!" The Yazawa teens wave at her who returns the gesture.
Rin turns to the blunette. "How's the dojo doing?"
Umi has a small smile on her face. "The recruits are learning at a quick pace."
Kotori leans toward Nozomi and Eli. "Have you two seen Nico's dress yet?"
They shake their heads. "Nicocchi kinda chased us out."
The fashion designer grins, "Then you're going to love it." The two takes their seat.
"Hey the whole team is here!" Everyone looks down to see Honoka and Tsubasa walking up to them. "How are you all doing?" The former members of Muse greet and talk with their former leader.
Hanayo gives a quick bow to Tsubasa. "It's good to see you again Miss Kousaka."
Tsubasa waves her off. "The both of us are outside of work so no need to be formal." Her eyes move to the back area. "Though it's a surprise to see Miss Murgatroyd here." She dips her head. "She really must like Nico."
Nozomi grins and shrugs, "She has that way with everyone." Nozomi wags her eyebrows to Eli who rolls her eyes.
Honoka hops to Eli and Nozomi. "Hey hey you two and Nico should stop by my bakery sometime. I got a new recipe and I'm sure Nico will love it."
Eli chuckles at her antics. "I'll be sure to tell Nico later."
The lights go dark and everyone sits down. The noise around the stadium goes silent as they wait for their idol. They did not have to wait for long as the lights turn back on and Nico stands at the center stage. Eli's jaw goes slack as she stares at her star. (Birthstone) On her head is a white exotic hat with small purple flowers embedded into the cloth. Nico is wearing a white bare-shoulder dress where the trimmings are gold. There is a ruby gemstone affixed to the area where her heart would be. In the center of the dress there are red fabrics which are shaped as diamonds that are sewn into the cloth.
She is wearing detachable white sleeves with red stripes at the top of the sleeve. The top edges are colored gold while the edges near her hand are red. Eli looks down to see a two-layered skirt. The inner layer is red and frilly while the outer layer is white and covers a part of the inner layer. There is an extra layer of cloth that attaches to the right side of the skirt which extends to the knee, making the dress look asymmetrical.
Looking farther down, Nico is wearing white thigh-highs with gold trimmings and knee boots that have the same color scheme as her dress. Eli goes back at the top and is the earrings catch her attention. Nico has a Sapphire gem on the left while the Turquoise gem is on the right.
Nico goes into her signature pose. "Nico-Nico-Nii!"
"NICO-NICO-NII!"
Nico waves to the crowd. "Hello to all of my fans from around the world and thank you for coming!" The screen behind the idol follows her movements. "Now I'm sure you already know but today is my Graduation day."
"Awwwww."
"I know I know but I want all of you to smile today okay?" Nico's lips curve upwards. "Two years ago you Nico-niis got me ranked as the Number 1 Idol of the world. All of you made me smile and I can't thank you enough. This is my last performance but I will always be in your hearts so I want all of you to enjoy today."
"NICO!" The music starts playing in the background.
Eli leans forward as the stage lights up and the backup dancers show up behind Nico.
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Eight hours later...
Eli watches as Nico just finished a song. The idol takes a breather and talks to the crowd. "Alright so this last song was made with someone special in mind." For a second her eyes flicker to their location.
The crowd 'o's at that.
Nico and several dancers take up position as the music starts up.
(Hotel Moonside English cover by JubyPhonic)
1, 2 kiss kiss
Look above and see
The moon is shining brightly
Nico points up and Eli follows the direction to see a full moon on the sky. The audience gets more excited at the 'coincidence.'
But soon, it's you and me
We're all that matters, aren't we? Yeah
Hear the bell haunting on again
Riding on though it never ends
Alibi circled all in red, it's not a secret
Not a sound in the town tonight
Look around, are you seeing the sign?
No sun to come and rise
C'mon and live in moonlight
Here I am
Grab me by the hand, don't hold me too lightly
You let go and I'll be fading away
Lock me up with a key, I'm like lightning
Try and capture me
1, 2, kiss kiss
Grab me by the hand, don't hold me too lightly
You let go and I'll be fading away
Lock me up and try to catch me tonight
All night, all night, all night
Play a song for me, I need your melody
Lemme be the one and only to hear
Play it loud as we dance to the sound
All night, all night, all night
Stopping time and now we're jumping the line
All night, all night, all night
1, 2, kiss kiss
Nico closes her left eye to the audience, showcasing the entirety of her scar. The crowd went wild and the stadium starts to tremble.
"NICO!'
"NICO!"
"NICO!"
Eli realizes that she and everyone around is chanting Nico's name. As Nico's career ends with a bang, their lives together is just beginning.
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The End!
We did it! Woohhoo! This is the official end of Ruby, Sapphire, & Turquoise. Thank you all of my followers and readers for helping get this far.
Now there a just a couple of extra chapters left.
Again I would like to thank all of you on this great journey.
Thanks for reading
Constructive criticisms are appreciated
Bravo Tango out.
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"Hey Nozi move a little closer."
Nozomi is standing next to Eli. "I'm pretty sure we can't Nicocchi."
"Let me change that." Eli pulls Nozomi's hips close and wraps her arms around the purplette's waist.
"Yeah!" Nico takes another picture and looks at the result. Eli is hugging a grinning Nozomi with the Parthenon behind them. Nico gives them a thumbs-up. "Looks great!"
The duo walks over the ex-idol as Nozomi looks at the picture while Eli looks at Nico. "It's a little early but where do you want to go next?"
Nico taps her chin. "Let's go to France."