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Honoka and Tsubasa had agreed to meet close to noon. As the time was getting close to when she should leave, Honoka gazed at herself in the mirror one last time. She played with the bow in her hair and fiddled with her blouse. She didn't need to, and would much rather be on her way out right now, but a certain little someone was stopping her from that.

"So, where are you going all dressed up like that?" Yukihio asked from the bed.

"I said already, I'm just going to hang out at Akihabara with a friend today."

"Oh? Did you finally ask out someone from Muse?"

Honoka rolled her eyes, though Yukiho couldn't see it from where she was sitting.

"No. And it's not even someone from Muse. They're probably all busy today anyway."

"Not from Muse? Who are you meeting then?"

Honoka sighed, trying her best not to lose her patience.

"You know, it's not nice to pry into other's business."

Yukiho pouted. "I'm just curious. You never get yourself ready like this. I thought maybe you're finally dating."

If only that were the case, Honoka thought to herself. "There's no one like that. But don't worry. If someone's silly enough to date me, you'll be the first to know."

"Alright... Sorry, Onee-chan."

Hearing that, she turned and walked to Yukiho, placing a hand on her head and smiling. "Don't worry about it. Here." She picked up the bear Tsubasa gave her yesterday. "Give that a cuddle, it'll make you feel better. Just put her back when you're done, okay?"

With that, Honoka grabbed a bag and left the room. Yukiho waited until she heard Honoka say goodbye to their parents and leave the house.

"Sorry, Onee-chan..."

With a sigh, Yukiho put the bear down and pulled out her phone.

Tsubasa checked her wristwatch as she walked. She wasn't worried about being late, as she gave herself plenty of time to work with. She reached the station with a few minutes before their meeting time, yet she saw something she wasn't expecting.

"Looks like I kept you waiting this time," she said as she reached Honoka.

"You bet you did. I was about to think that you'd stood me up." Then Honoka smiled. "Heh, just kidding. I only got here myself."

Tsubasa laughed, then noticed the bag Honoka was carrying. "Ah, you brought the next books?"

"Yup!" Honoka held up the bag. "The rest of the series."

"Great. Well, let's get going before we miss our train."

Together, they hurried in and boarded the next train to Akihabara. During the ride, Honoka pulled out the book to let Tsubasa read to pass the time. Meanwhile, Honoka just decided to take it easy during the ride, and rested her head on Tsubasa's shoulder. She didn't let herself fall asleep, so she could hear the stations as they reached them. She didn't want Tsubasa to be interrupted while reading.

Eventually they reached Akihabara. They left the station and started heading toward one of the cafes. They both agreed that before they did anything else for this date, they should eat lunch first. They spent a little more time than they thought, because even Tsubasa ate more food than normal.

"That was very good.." Honoka said as she sat back, satisfied.

"I'll say," Tsubasa agreed. "Hey, do you think they'd let us take orders to go?"

"It couldn't hurt to ask. I'd love to...oh no."

Tsubasa looked up at Honoka. "Huh?"

Honoka got out of her seat and grabbed hold of Tsubasa's hand. "Quickly." She said, and pulled Tsubasa up and led her toward the bathrooms. When they got around the wall, she stopped.

"Honoka, what's going on?"

"Shh." Honoka peered around the corner. She whispered, "I can't believe this..."

Tsubasa looked around as well, following Honoka's gaze. Then she spotted what Honoka was hiding for. There were two familiar faces at the entrance of the cafe. And they appeared to be searching for something. Or someone, Tsubasa corrected herself. They retreated their heads back around the corner.

"Sonoda-san and Ayase-san... what are they doing here?"

"This can't be a coincidence..."

"But then, how would they know you came to Akihabara of all places?"

"I don't know..." Then she realized it. "Wait, Yukiho, she must have told Arisa."

"Ayase's little sister?"

Honoka nodded. "I had my suspicions about their relationship. Eli must have gotten Arisa to ask Yukiho about my plans today."

"Y-you think Ayase-san would do something like that?"

"I wish I could say no." Honoka groaned. "No wonder Yukiho was so nosy this morning."

"Well.. what are we going to do? We can't just walk out while they're at the entrance."

"Hold on.." Honoka reached into her bag and pulled out her wallet.

Tsubasa looked curiously. "What are you going to do with that?"

"Well.. We still need to pay for our food."

"Y-you're thinking about that at a time like this?"

"Do you want to get into actual trouble?" Honoka handed her some money. "Just, leave this on the table. I never told Yukiho that it was you I was meeting, so they shouldn't get suspicious."

Tsubasa sighed. As calmly as she could, she walked back to their table and left the money with the bill. She grabbed her bag and went to rejoin Honoka. As soon as she did, Honoka took hold of her hand and led her further to the back of the cafe. Almost conveniently, there was an isolated corner that no one could see them, and an exit door. They left through the back and down an alley until they reemerged at the streets.

"I really hope it's just them.." Honoka said.

"Um.. you're about to be disapopinted.."

Tsubasa pointed across the street. They noticed just in time to see Kotori and Hanayo emerge from one of the stores. Honoka could just make out Kotori holding up her phone. Umi is probably calling about the cafe, Honoka thought dully. Hanayo was scanning the streets, and just as they would have looked to them, Honoka and Tsubasa ducked back into the alley.

"I really can't believe this..." Honoka said with a sigh.

"Well, I guess it keeps things interesting," Tsubasa said, trying to bring up Honoka's mood a bit.

Honoka buried her face in her hands. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

"Hey, you don't need to apologize.."

"But it's my fault our date is being ruined right now."

Tsubasa grabbed hold of Honoka's wrists and pressed her against the wall. Honoka stared at Tsubasa in surprise. Tsubasa herself was a little surprised to see a tear in Honoka's eye. She feels really bad...

"Look. Just because a few unexpected things are happening doesn't mean that anything is ruined, alright? And sure, may be looking for you, but it's not your fault that they're acting like this. I don't mind these things are happening. So, please don't blame yourself." She wiped away the single tear from Honoka's face. "We'll be fine, so stop worrying. Alright?"

"Tsubasa..." Slowly, she felt herself calming down. She smiled. "Thanks."

Tsubasa felt relieved to see Honoka smile again. "Y-yeah, no problem."

"Come on," Honoka said as she grabbed Tsubasa's hand again.

"W-what now?"

"Well, unless you want to spend the rest of today in this alley, we have a date to finish. And moping about it is out of the question now."

She started at Honoka in amazement. "You cheer up fairly quickly."

"Eheh... actually I don' usually... Anyway, come on."

Together, they left the alley and returned to the streets. They quickly walked through the crowds of people, holding hands to keep from being separated. Or at least, that's what they told each other. Tsubasa kept looking around, scanning for the other Muse members. They made a quick stop to hide from sight of Rin and Maki. Eventually, Honoka pulled them into a store. Tsubasa looked around as they entered.

"Interesting stop... a clothing store?"

Honoka nodded. "I thought that a disguise my help us out with this."

"Oh, that might work. Alright, let's start looking."

They started walking in and out of sections, pulling one thing out here and there. Once they were done, Honoka went into one of the changing rooms. Tsubasa waited outside, and she realized something as she looked at her hand.

She didn't let go the entire time...

"Hey, you're pretty cute and all, but it'll look weird to others if you keep smiling at your hand like that."

"H-Honoka? Ah you're done already?"

"Yup. So, not easy to recognize anymore?"

"Well... Maybe not far away... but.."

"But.. what?"

"You're hair... it's easy to tell that it's you because of it."

"Really?"

"Here, I'll help with that. Take out that hair piece."

Honoka did as she was told. She took out the accessory and handed it to Tsubasa. Tsubasa hesitated a second, watching as Honoka's hair fell freely down. After that little treat, Tsubasa stepped behind Honoka and started fixing her hair. She went to put the hair piece in, then stopped. At first sight, she had thought it was just another ribbon Honoka liked to wear. Looking at it now, it was a pair of wings.

"Uh.. everything okay?" Honoka asked.

"Y-yeah.. just one moment."

She finished adjusting Honoka's hair and fixed the hair piece. Then stepped back around to look at Honoka from the front.

"Well..?"

"Beautiful...u-uh I mean.. Y-yeah you shouldn't be easy to recognize now..."

Honoka smiled to herself. Well, the hair piece is a winner. Good to see this as well.

"S-so, shall we continue our date?"

"Sure. But first."

Honoka went up to Tsubasa and placed something on her head. She looked in a nearby mirror.

"A hat?"

"Yup." Honoka held up two pairs of sunglasses, one to Tsubasa. "Might as well disguise you in something cute too, right?"

Tsubasa took the sunglasses and put them on. "Whatever you say."

"Um.. excuse me."

Both turned around to see one of the employees.

"Sorry, but if you two are keeping those, you'll need to pay."

After their embarrassment, the two of them managed to pay for the clothes without much hassle. With that taken care of, they made their way out onto the streets again. They decided that they'd go to the arcade next, as neither have gone to one in Akihabara before.

Even though they were somewhat disguised, they still were cautious as they walked the streets, and kept looking out for the other Muse members. Luckily, they didn't see the others, and safely made it to the arcade.

At this point, they were there for about an hour. Tsubasa learned that Honoka was pretty good at these arcade games. Her proof was that she didn't beat Honoka in any of the games that they could both play, as well as the two big stuffed animals she was carrying and a few small prizes in her pockets. Most of which, Honoka was giving to her.

"Can't you at least take one of the two big animals?" Tsubasa asked as they stepped out of the arcade. "I don't think I'll have space in my room."

"No no. I'm giving them to you, so you're keeping them. That was our deal, remember?"

Tsubasa sighed. "I never should have bet on that air-hockey game."

Honoka giggled, then took some of the stuff from Tsubasa. "I'll help you carry them home, though."

"Thanks. So, what next?"

"Well-"

"Be serious, Nozomi. We can't waste time at the arcade."

"I am being serious, Nico-chi. What if she went in here?"

Honoka and Tsubasa looked to the source of the voices, hoping they were hearing wrong. But they weren't, as they caught Nozomi and Nico as they walked into the arcade. They stood in horrified silence for a moment.

"How about we head home?" Honoka asked.

"Yeah..."

As quickly as they could without drawing attention, they started walking. Honoka held onto Tsubasa and led her through the streets, as Tsubasa was still carrying most of the prizes. She also did her best to keep an eye out for the other Muse.

Somehow, they managed to make it back to the station with no trouble. Even more lucky, they got there just in time to catch the next train home.

"Well, what a day," Tsubasa said on the train.

"Yeah..." Honoka replied, a little distantly.

"Hey.. you okay?"

"Well... I was just wondering something..."

"Hmm?"

"Can I... can I stay the night at your house?"

"...what? D-did you just ask..."

"W-well, you know.. because Yukiho probably tipped the others off.. and if I go home now, I don't know what I'll wake up to tomorrow... So... can I?"

"Y-yeah.. that's fine.. I don't think my parents will mind.."

Honoka smiled, and Tsubasa noticed the relief on her face. And just like the train ride before, Honoka rested her head on Tsubasa's shoulder. They enjoyed some peaceful silence as they rode home.

Tsubasa easily got her parents' approval once they got home, and Honoka called her mom to tell her she was staying at a friend's house, which she was fine with as well. Happily, the two girls hid away in Tsubasa's room the rest of the night. Honoka, not wanting to sleep in either of the clothes she wore for the afternoon, borrowed some of Tsubasa's to sleep in. They stayed up late so Tsubasa could read more. Honoka started to get tired, so Tsubasa stopped a little early, leaving the last two books for the morning.

With the addition of the stuffed animals Honoka won today, Tsubasa's bed didn't really have a lot of space to actually sleep. However, they found a way that they could both comfortably sleep. Just as long as Tsubasa's parents don't randomly walk in. There would definitely be a lot of misunderstandings if they were caught sleeping the way they're sleeping together. Not that either of them would mind, either.

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