So I have actually had this written sometime and completly forgot about it. Allow me to fix that I honestly still don't know how I feel about how I wrote this but it is a theme I wanted to read about so I shall continue.


Saturday couldn't come soon enough for Honoka. Her time in school was spent alone hiding from the members of μ's who were still mad at Honoka for leaving μ's. Umi also held feelings of anger toward Honoka for not stopping Kotori. All in all, it made for an uncomfortable experience. Nico, Rin and Hanayo were determined to be Idols and started practising alone. Umi focused on her archery leaving Idols behind and Eli and Nozomi were passing time by themselves determinedly trying to work out how to fix μ's.

When Saturday came, Honoka enlisted Yukiho to help find the perfect outfit for the party. At times like this Kotori was a gift from god and Honoka couldn't help but feel sad at her friend leaving. Honoka didn't understand why but she wanted to look good for Tsubasa. Yukiho was torn about Honoka's decision to leave μ's but that didn't stop her helping and wanting the best for Honoka.

Honoka in her new outfit made her way over to Tsubasa's address, a bag full of sweets to supply to the party. As Honoka got closer, she started feeling more nervous. She had never hung out with the members of A-Rise and hadn't met Anju or Erena.

Before Honoka had the chance to chicken out, Anju appeared, smiling as she saw Honoka.

"Glad you could make it Kosaka-San. Let's go inside"

Honoka smiled and followed Anju inside, missing her chance to leave. The apartment building was a tall High Rise, it looked super modern and Tsubasa apparently lived on the top floor. Honoka looked around as they headed toward the elevator and was surprised just how fancy the building looked.

As Honoka and Anju enter Tsubasa's home, they could see that Erena and Tsubasa were sat on a white couch looking at a widescreen TV that currently showed the Love Live final encore song that A-Rise performed. When Tsubasa saw them enter, she rose to meet them smiling happily.

After proper introductions Honoka was invited to watch the Love Live show. She sat next to Tsubasa, feeling more comfortable around her. She noticed that Anju and Erena were sat pretty close together. Tsubasa, seeing Honoka looking smiled and shook her head silently indicating they were not an actual item.

As the night progressed talk of Love Live ended and they started to play games. Although there was no alcohol, soda was being consumed in vast quantities. The girls from A-Rise commented a few times how hard they would have to work to burn off the calories from tonight.

It was late at night when the party wound down. Anju and Erena decided to head home leaving Tsubasa and Honoka alone. Tsubasa had stated she wanted to talk to Honoka about something. The other girls already knew what and were not too fussed about going home and leaving it to their leader.

"Honoka, I wanted to ask you something"
Honoka, who had been cleaning up sweet wrappings and empty cans, looked over to Tsubasa. She moves closer and sits next to Tsubasa.

"What is it you wanted, Tsubasa?" Tsubasa looked unusually nervous and shifted in her seat.

"Well, I was talking to the girls and now that Otonokizaka is free from closing and μ's is sort of broken up…... well we want you to join us in A-Rise Honoka"

Whatever Honoka had been expecting, this was not it. She looked at Tsubasa trying to work out if Tsubasa was actually asking her to join, not able to fully believe that Tsubasa wanted her in their group when their group was so good.

"I see I have shocked you. I am being deadly serious Honoka; we want you at UTX and we want you to join A-Rise".

Seeing that Honoka was still shocked, Tsubasa rose and continued to clean up her home leaving Honoka to ponder the statement.

"Feel free to take a bath while you think on its Honoka don't worry you can borrow some of my pyjamas"
Tsubasa led Honoka to her bedroom, not giving her the chance to argue. Her closet was a walk in and once more Honoka was shocked by the grandness of the apartment. Tsubasa handed some pyjamas over to Honoka before letting her run a bath.

While Tsubasa cleaned up, Honoka enjoyed a bath thinking hard on Tsubasa's request. She still found it hard to believe but the idea wasn't unappealing.

It was sometime later when Tsubasa knocked on the bathroom door trying to get Honoka's attention.

"Honoka you have been in there some time you okay in there?"
Drying herself off Honoka left the bathroom and was greeted by Tsubasa.

"Thanks for the bath, Tsubasa. I don't have an answer for you yet but I will definitely consider it"

Tsubasa seemed happy at Honoka's statement and headed into the bathroom to have a bath herself. While she is bathing Honoka texts her mom telling her that she would be staying out and not to worry.

When Tsubasa came out of the bathroom Honoka couldn't help but blush. Tsubasa was looking super cute, her hair damp due to her not drying it properly and her pyjamas hugging her frame well.

Tsubasa seeing Honoka looking at her blushes and turns away, hiding her face. Looking for an excuse to continue hiding from the ginger's gaze, Tsubasa decides to make some hot coco.

For the rest of the night Tsubasa and Honoka led on Tsubasa's bed watching Idol videos or random videos on the web and casually enjoying their time together. Even though Honoka had a Futon on the floor she ended up falling asleep beside Tsubasa, who didn't seem to mind.

When Honoka woke the next morning, it was to the smell of French toast being cooked. For a moment it took Honoka a moment to remember where she was and what had happened the night before. Remembering the offer, she smiles and wonders just how well she would fit in with Tsubasa's group. They certainly made her feel welcome last night.

As Honoka was swinging her legs to get up, Tsubasa entered with breakfast on a tray smiling.
"Oh, you woke up. I made you breakfast for you. You were sleeping so soundly I didn't want to wake you."

Honoka couldn't help but smile seeing Tsubasa bring her food.
"Thank you, Tsubasa."

The two Idols ate breakfast together making light conversation. Honoka couldn't help but seriously consider the offer to join A-Rise.

After they had finished eating, Tsubasa started to grin, she was clearly scheming and pulled out a UTX uniform from her closet. Grinning, Tsubasa gave the uniform to Honoka.
"Please try this on for me I'm dying to see you wear this"

Honoka blushed and took the outfit into the bathroom to change; she was curious to see how the outfit would look on her. After putting the outfit on Honoka checked herself out in the mirror before leaving the bathroom and standing before Tsubasa.

Tsubasa blushed and clapped walking around Honoka looking at the outfit in full.
"You look amazing Honoka!"

The comment caused Honoka to blush and do a twirl for Tsubasa. Tsubasa went to the closet and grabbed her spare uniform, putting it on in front of Honoka making her blush a dark red and turn away to give Tsubasa some privacy.

"You really are bold Tsubasa." Honoka commented, refusing to turn around.

Tsubasa laughed and continued to dress, seemingly not embarrassed by the situation. Once she was dressed, she grabbed Honoka's Hand and started pulling her out of the apartment.
"Let me show you around UTX just act like your supposed to be there and no one will question it"

Honoka let Tsubasa lead her and found that she was having a lot of fun following Tsubasa's whims. They held hands the whole way there before letting go. Unbeknown to the two girls they were actually spotted by Nico who decided to follow them confused why Honoka would be wearing a UTX outfit. As Nico followed the two girls, she started to text the rest of μ's.

Honoka and Tsubasa, unaware of their stalker, entered the UTX building. As Tsubasa showed Honoka around, the μ's members went into a local café to discuss their findings.

"I left the club room for last" Tsubasa announced sometime later as they stood before the clubroom door. As they entered the clubroom it looked to Honoka like a small nightclub. There was an open dance floor and stage lighting. In the corner of the room stood a small kitchenette.

"I can't believe that your clubroom looks like this!" Honoka was completely shocked. This would definitely be a great place to dance.

"UTX is very proud of their Idol group so they really want to encourage our growth"

As Tsubasa announced this, Honoka's phone started to ring. Honoka was surprised to see Umi's caller id since she hadn't spoken to her much since Kotori left.

"I have to take this sorry I won't be long" Honoka stated moving off to the side of the room and answering the call.

"Honoka, can we meet up? We want to discuss μ's" Honoka was surprised by the call but even more surprised to hear that she wanted to talk about μ's.

"I'm busy today Umi, sorry. Can It wait until tomorrow at school?" Honoka could hear Umi telling someone her response and assumed it was the other μ's members. Honoka couldn't help but find the timing odd. After confirming they would speak tomorrow Honoka hung up and she and Tsubasa spent the rest of the day hanging out and doing some karaoke.

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The next day as Honoka entered her school she was quickly accosted by Nico.
"What are you doing hanging out with Tsubasa-San?"

Honoka jumped in surprise as she replayed what Nico had asked.
"How do you know I was with Tsubasa?"

"Just Tsubasa? No honorifics? You two sure are close all of a sudden."

Nico was clearly annoyed and Honoka didn't want to deal with this right now and started walking off. Nico was surprised that Honoka was walking off. She debated following Honoka but had to head to her homeroom class.

Honoka didn't see or interact with any of the μ's girls again until it was home time. Honoka, who was not looking forward to meeting with μ's, headed to the idol Study Club room slowly unsure what she was going to tell the other girls.

"Not wearing white today, I see, '' Umi commented a little icily, making Honoka shiver slightly and thinking about when Umi would have seen her in white. It wasn't a colour she wore often. It did not take her long to realise Nico who had seen her with Tsubasa must have told the others about it.

"Honoka. Is there something we need to know?" Eli asked calmly.

"I have been asked to join A-Rise" Honoka answered honestly, looking at the members of μ's.

All of them reacted differently. Anger was clear on Nico and Maki' faces. Umi looked conflicted and felt a little betrayed. Eli was looking at Nozomi and her reaction was hard to read.

"You're not going to join them, are you?" Hanayo asked quietly. She looked more upset than mad; she still had hopes that Honoka would be an Idol with her. Honoka didn't answer right away. This seemed to make Nico madder and she stormed off. Rin, who was too upset to stay and talk, followed after her.

"Honoka, I thought you love Otonokizaka?" Nozomi questioned. Her voice was calm but Eli could tell it was a front and took Nozomi's hand in hers.

"I do love this school but everything has gone so wrong. You all look at me like I have done something terrible. I know I lost us the chance to compete at Love Live. I can't fix that and don't know if I want to without Kotori"

At these words Umi looked uncomfortable; she too didn't want to be in μ's without Kotori. It seemed that no one knew what to say in response to Honoka and so she walked out feeling sad about closing this chapter but she knew she didn't want this anymore. Decision made, she started to head to the Director's office.

Honoka was leaving Otonokizaka.