Shining Stars

Chapter Twenty-Nine: One Last Song

Ai looked at the group chat, it was early in the morning, she had just woken up a few moments before.. It was active as Nino and Takamine were discussing that night's upcoming concert. Watanabe was not where to be found in the chat for about an hour, she was out and about. But Ai just looked at the screen sighing and began to type into the chatbox.

"So how do we announce this?"

"Maybe at the end of the concert? I don't know."

Was Nino's immediate reply but Takamine was silent for some time, before her chat bubble popped up on her screen before the message followed a few seconds after.

"That's the only way…"

Ai sighed as she ran her hand down her face. They were really doing this, huh?

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Ruby twirled around the studio trying to mimic her mother's movements. Despite B-Komachi having a concert, she wasn't allowed to take part. And that ticked her off. Her mom was even against it. As she got more and more frustrated she felt her foot slip. She was distracted. Maintaining balance she stopped for a moment panting heavily.

Her eyes wandered over to the mirror, hair tied in a bun, sweat reflected the bright lights as if she was gleaming. She was getting made over nothing. It wasn't that they didn't trust her. She was good soli, but had never performed with the group much yet. That must be why. Ruby smiled as she restarted the routine. Her footwork was flawless  having been taken under her mother's wing so many years ago had really improved her abilities. She soon reached the end of the section a minute later. Panting as she looked at herself triumphantly in the mirror.

"I'll show everyone… I am an Idol!"

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Kana's eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store as she went around looking around the place. It was packed. Merchandise lined the walls, some small food stands sold several types of food for those who didn't bring their own. While to some this was an average concert venue, to Kana she felt as if she was in paradise.

"First time?"

Aqua asked as he walked next to her. She nodded as she took another look around the venue.

"It's amazing…"

Aqua nodded in agreement but looked forward towards where they needed to go to get to their seats.

"Well, we should probably head towards our seats, before it gets too crowded."

"Yeah…"

Kana said, still in amazement as she looked from booth to booth, but Aqua kept leading her towards their area. Showing their tickets to a staff member they made their way to their seats, sitting down.

Though the two sat in silence, which was surprising considering Aqua was with Kana, she seemed to be distracted by the large stage. Soon the lights dimmed as B-Komachi ran out

"Good evening everyone!"

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"This really is it, huh?"

Nino asked as she felt a tear well up in her eyes.

"Eighteen years in the making…"

Watanabe added as she took a deep breath before closing her eyes.

"It had to end sometime…"

Takamine said, though her voice broke as she nearly broke down in tears.

Ai smiled as her eyes shone brightly, taking the first step forward.