"News about the stream"
Lots of people watched the broadcast and they were commenting on how they were surprised at what was happening at Taiki's school, but they still don't know if they were interested in applying, so they have to wait some time if the number of students will go up
"Meanwhile at a near hotel"
Is Taiki-kun still not up yet?.... I told him that he is going to be attending a meet and greet this evening and it's already 12 in the afternoon
Kaede said while walking towards Taiki's room
Taiki! Get your but out of bed right now!
Ahhhh! I'm up! I'm u-!
Taiki said while face planting on the hard wood floor
Taiki! Are you alright!?
Y-yeah, just a little bruise, not big of a deal
He said while rubbing his fore head
Geez, I know you're tired from the broadcast but how come you look like you didn't get enough sleep,
Kaede asked
Toyama-san and the others called me last night and we talked for a couple of hours and we didn't notice the time........I think I slept at 4am
Sigh......even though I let you do whatever you want doesn't mean you should neglect your health and sleep schedule..
Kaede said
I know, I know.........I also wanted to talk to them, I was worried about chika, and I needed someone to take to
Taiki replied while blushing a little bit
There you go again with the worrying, didn't I say that they will be fine
Yeah yeah, no need to bring that up, so.......what brings to here mom?
Oh, did you forget already, you have a meet and greet this evening at 5,
Sigh........oh yeah, you go on ahead, I'll go there later, I just need to walk around for a little bit to ease up my head, it hurts a little.
Okay then, and don't forget, you can promote the name of Aqours later to your fans if they are interested
Kaede said then left
Hai.........now time to head to Akihabara to see if anything interesting is going on
"I wear my usual get up, black hoodie, Pants and black shoes to blend in with the crowd"
While walking, I check my phone to see my schedule and to my surprise, I have a lot of plans involving with my music career,
I guess I won't be back for about two weeks huh, I want to check on chika if everything is going good, but I might just be disturbing them if I call so sudden
"As I worry about chika and the rest of Aqours, I find myself at a Cafe"
This looks like a good place to kill some time before heading out......."Door bell rings"
Welcome Master! Have a seat
The cafe maids said
Oh, they're dressed as Victorian maids, they're cute though
Taiki taught
Oh, just a table for one
Please come this way master
The maid said
Here's our menu, please pic whatever you want while I wait
S-sure.....
Wow, the maids here are really nice and beautiful
After a while of deciding, I ordered the Strawberry Cheesecake and one large milktea
Good choice, would you like some tea while you wait?
I'd gladly accept
Well then, here you go, pls wait while I get your order ready
Hai, arigatou Gozaimasu
Hmmmm, this place really is cozy and relaxing
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But I still can't stop worrying about them, I want to call them but.......
Ah! What's wrong with me today!, I know everything will be alright, chika is doing her best! I need to trust them more,
"Suddenly taiki slaps both his cheeks"
Yoshi! Enough worrying about that! I need to focus on the event later!
What's wrong with that boy, he's to loud
The other customer said
"Taiki got embarrassed and went silent"
"Then his order finally came"
Here you are master
The maid said but it was a different maid with grayish-brown hair and golden eyes
Eh? Mister?
Ah! I'm sorry, thank you
Hehe, you seem to be overthinking about something, may I asked what it is, if it's okay
Ummm, is it really showing that much?
Taiki asked nervously
A little bit, what seems to be the problem?
It's just, I'm nervous a out some friends of mine, they have an upcoming performance, and and I can't stop thinking about one of them, I know she's doing just fine, but i can't get this feeling of worry out fo my chest
You must really care for them if your that worried....but I know how you feel
You do?
Taiki asked
Somehow I do, I had a friend who was really, optimistic and straight forward, she would everything she can to achieve her goal, even if it's hard for her and risky, she would just push through.....
So what did you do?
Asked taiki
I put my trust in her, Faith, an supported her through the end, I know it wasn't easy but we got through it, all of us did.....
Trust, faith and support huh..........maybes that's what I gotta do, our my faith in them......
Taiki taught
Thanks for the words encouragement, you're a good person to talk too,
Taiki said with a smile
Well, my friends say I'm a good listener, oh I need to go back to working, ask if you need anything okay,
Okay, thanks....
"Hours later"
It's already 3 o'clock, I need to go to where mom is, right now,
"I go to the counter and pay, also leaving a tip, but as I was outside someone tapped my shoulder"
I see your about to leave
"It was the maid who I talked to" she's wearing a school uniform now
Yeah, I have somewhere to be this evening,
Goodluck on that, I have to go home now to meet up with friends of mine
Your still in highschool?
Yes, I'm in my third year,
Really? I'm currently a second year, then you're kind of like my senpai
Taiki said
Please, don't call me that, it's kind of embarrassing
The girl said while blushing
Then may I know your name?
Taiki asked
Only if I know your name too
She replied
Sure, I'm Taiki, Hinokami Taiki
Well Hinokami-san, I'm Kotori, Minami Kotori
Nice to meet you
Nice to meet you too, Kotori-san
Ah, it's already getting late, I need to go now, hope see you again sometime
Kotori said
Same here!
Well then, see you later!
Kotori said while walking and waving
See ya, now time to head back and get r-
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Wait a minute.....Kotori Minami......I think I heard that name before......
"Taiki thought for a while before realizing"
Kotori......Minami......EHHHHHH! She's a member of Muse!
Taiki then turned around to see if she's still in sight but she's already gone
I-i just talked with Kotori Minami! She was a maid at that cafe!? I should have asked her name a lot sooner an got an autograph!!
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"Back at Uranohoshi's Rooftop"
Guys........I have wondered, what really makes Aqours
Chika asked
What makes is Aqours?
Yoshiko asked
Yeah.... What does it mean for us to walk our own path....what is our radiance,
What's seems to be your reason for this sudden question Chika-chan?
Riko asked
I've come to realize that, it's important to find the answers, after performing in Lovelive......and I've come to realize that Taiki-kun is far from our reach, he shines bright when he's on stage and he is charismatic around people.....I know from the start that if he joins us he could help us find our shine, and although he has been doing that, we, ourselves haven't found what makes us the group named Aqours....I can't seemed to put them into words, about what is Aqours shine...
Chika said with a serious face
Chika.......
They said
That's why I want to find it, and take shape...
To hear something like that from Chika now......it must be fate....
Dia said suddenly
Huh? Fate?
Chika asked
I'll them them about that....okay
Dia said
What!? But that's.....
Kanan said in worry
What are you talking about?
Chika asked in curiosity
There's this formation that the three of us created in order to advance to the Lovelive final round, two years ago
Dia said
Formation?
They asked
Falling Angels?
Ruby said
Zura?
Ra.....Ra....
Yoshiko said
We're not playing shiritori right now Yoshiko
Riko said
I didn't know there was something like that!, It sounds amazing! Teach it to us on how to do it!
Chika said with excitement
But this was the reason why mari hurt her leg...., In addition it'll be a lot of work for the other members too, what's the point there in taking such a big risk
Kanan said
Why not!?
Kanan-chan! When are we gonna do it? If we don't then when!?
We made a promise at the beginning didn't we!? Let's struggle as hard as we can! Lovelive is right in front of us! High risk high reward right!?
Chika........you and Taiki-kun really are alike
Mari said
Now is the time to struggle, I want us to do it!
Chika said
But this formation requires a lot from the person in the center.
It was me that time, but can you really do this?
Kanan said
I'll be fine!, I'll do it!
I'm still not sure about this.......
Kanan said in worry
I want to be able to push through the Prelims, we can't just let Taiki-kun do everything, I want us to shine and save the school!
Chika.......
Looks like it's decided, remember what Taiki-kun said, "it's everyone's decision to make, not just yours, we have each other's backs" and I think everyone agrees to chika
Dia said
Now, let's hand over the notebook to her, in order to make an Aqours breakthrough, we need to make risk that we should overcome without fail
Mari said
Now, maybe is that time
Dia said
Fine, but let me tell you one thing, if I judge that it's dangerous, I'll stop you, even if we have to withdraw from the competition, okay?
Kanan said
Hai....
Chika said
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But........
"Crash" ow ow ow! It hurts!
Chika said
Chika! What are you doing! We have guests you know!
Mito said from the other room
Ouch!, It's More difficult that I thought......okay, one more
Chika said
Chika! What did I just say!?
"Crash"
Ah! Mito-nee!
CHIKA!!!!!!
AH! mito-nee! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Chika said while running outside
You little brat!
What're you gonna do about the door now huh!?
Mito shouted
Stop disturbing our guest mito.
Shima said
R-right....I'm sorry