In this moonlit field we can be "us" again

the stars shine down on you

Rui bumps into Mafuyu and... a classmate!?

Rui was on his way to the hardware store when he spotted a familiar hair colour and someone else. Deciding to go say hi to Mafuyu he walked over. When he got closer he could hear their conversation.

"I can't believe you got grounded again Tsukasa," Mafuyu's voice Rui noted, as he walked up behind her.

"Ah, Mafuyu-kun and someone new," He said as Mafuyu turned to look at him, her eyes zeroing in on his bag.

"Ah, Rui-kun, how are you, I'm just hanging out with my friend from pre-k," she said, gesturing to the blond boy she was next to.

"Hi, I'm Tenma Tsukasa," the boy said, waving. "I'll leave you with him if you want, I need to pick up some new paper, mother threw mine out," he said gesturing to the stationary place behind him before walking off.

"I recognise him," Rui said "I don't know why though,"

"He goes to Kamiyama like you," Mafuyu said "he's in class 2-C though,"

"Ahh im in class 2-B, although i do see him with Shiraishi-kun, and her friend on occasion" he said with a smile.

"That retired idol?" Mafuyu said.

"She isn't retired anymore," Rui said "she formed an idol unit with my dear childhood friend Nene, and Mizuki." A smile formed on his face. "I haven't talked to her in a while, maybe I should,"

"Nenechi?" a voice said startling Rui. "O-oh sorry for interrupting i just heard you mention Akiyama, Annie-chan and Nenechi," he said "can I put this here?-oh! I was going to get a drink. Would you like anything?"

"Of course you can Tenma-kun," Rui said "hmm, I believe I am all good,"

"Black coffee if possible," Mafuyu hummed, Tsukasa nodded in response.

"Got it," he nodded. "Are you sure you don't want anything Kamishiro? A friend of Mafuyus is a friend of mine, plus you look like you want to ask me something,"

"Ah, if it's not too much trouble could i get a Latte,"

"Alright," he said walking towards a coffee shop.

"Come let's find a seat and chat while your friend is getting drinks," Rui said.

They walked for a bit before finding a place to sit, Mafuyu messaged her friend the general location of the area. After a bit Mafuyu broke the silence.

"So what did you want to chat about?" she asked.

"Well, I wanted to know if you are interested in forming a band," he said. Mafuyu didn't react for a moment.

"A band?! Are you kidding me Rui," she exclaimed "I don't think Kohane-chan even owns a drum kit anymore, plus it is unlikely Airi would have the time," she mumbled the last part.

"Airi-chan actually recommended it to me," he said "so? Thoughts,"

"I don't know, I still have my synth and I would like to, it's just..." she sighed "It's been too long, since I've spoken to any of them, Airi-chan looks like she wants my neck, and Kohane-chan is just.. She isn't the same, she changed after you left Rui, she became more reserved and barley talked to us,"

"That isn't what she told me though," Rui said "she told me you pulled away an Airi-chan got busy,"

"Well i did pull out, but not fast, mother didn't know you left until 5 months later, by then our relationship had gone downhill," Mafuyu sighed "I would love to join a band with you Rui," she grasped his hand "i can handle Kohane-chan if you can convince Airi-chan,"

"Alright, I'll handle Airi-kun, and you got Kohammy," Rui said "we got this," Mafuyu nodded in response.

"So how was your time out of town? any interesting stories?"

"Well, mother met a new man, he's nice he likes robots just like me, oh i made a new speaker this one folds into your palm, when i met Kohammy in the park a couple of days ago i was testing it out, i also ran into you a little bit after this," Rui rambled until the blond returned with two drinks.

"Sorry it took so long, I couldn't find anything I wanted," he said sitting next to them.

"It's no problem Tenma-kun,"

"Just call me Tsukasa Kamishiro, Tenma feels awkward," he said.

"Alright Tsukasa-kun," Rui said as he sipped his Latte. "Is this from that new place?" Tsukasa just nodded, smiling.

"So Rui," Mafuyu started, "you were talking about Shiraishi-san and Kusanagi-san before?"

"Oh yes, Tsukasa-kun, I noticed you hang out with them," he looked at the boy. "How did you become friends with an idol?"

"They are both in the same class as my little brother, and are friends with him, it's only natural we became friends," he simply said.

After that the trio got off topic and just started chatting till Tsukasa checked the time. "Shoot- I gotta go, sorry," he said standing up. "See you around Kamishiro, If you want my Line ask Mafuyu," he walked off leaving the purple haired duo in silence.

Ruis looked at Mafuyu who had pulled her phone out. She mouthed the word SEKAI to him. Rui looked at her then down to his phone, he nodded and pulled the untitled file up, pressing play as he watched the world around him change into the meadow.

"I figured we could get Luka-san or Miku to help us," Mafuyu said "since Kohane-chan doesn't own a drum set anymore," Mafuyu gestured to the meadow "plus I wanted to explore a little,"

"We should explore once Kohammy and Airi-kun arrive," Rui said "for now let's find Luka-san and Miku," rui looked towards the distance and saw to figures "speaking of, come i've seen them," he walked off towards them Mafuyu trailing behind.

"Miku, Luka-san, we have a query," Mafuyu said "is there a drum set in SEKAI?"

Luka looked at them and giggled "I can't tell you two, you'll have to get everyone together then maybe SEKAI will tell you," she smiled at them.

"Alright i suppose we should sort out getting everyone on board first," Rui said "we should sort that out,"

"Mm, alright we should get going before the Mall closes," Mafuyu hummed. "Talk to you later Ruru," she quickly left the SEKAI. Rui looked at Miku and waved at her before leaving the SEKAI.

When rui got home he flopped onto his couch-bed and opened up Airis contact that Mafuyu had given him.

Ruru: Airi it's me Rui. Mafuyu has told me that she doesn't mind forming a band with us if you still want to.

Riri: THAT'S GREAT!!

Riri: uhh has Kohane said anything?

Ruru: no she hasn't, Mafuyu has yet to ask. When she does I'll tell you.

Riri: alright, goodnight

Rui put his phone down and stared at his wall before standing up and moving to his desk. He sat down and opened one of his drawers. He looked and buried between his blueprints and sheet music was a purple microphone decorated with stickers. "I should probably make sure this still works," he muttered as he rummaged in the drawer before pulling out a cord. Making his way over to the opposite side of his room he lifted up a small speaker and moved it into the middle of the room. Plugging the microphone cord into the speaker he turned it on.

"Testing 1, 2," he said into the microphone. "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 testing," he groaned as he turned the speaker off. Muttering to himself he mentally wrote a note to himself to fix it. He hastily put all his things away and sat on his couch. He didn't even notice himself falling asleep.