Love Live!: SHATTER [PART 9]

FULL CiRCLE - RAISE A SUILEN:

*MID EVENING*

*STUDIO LOUNGE - CiRCLE - SHINJUKU - TOKYO*

Chu2?

Of all people?

Given our past encounters, she's one of the last people I'd expect for advice.

That poaching attempt on Emma was slimy when she tried to lure her with promises, but Emma stayed loyal.

So yeah, there's some bad blood. And I know that her band aren't regulars here, so what strings did Takabe pull to make this happen?

This could go south fast.

AKI: "Chu2, we meet again."

CHU2: "Suzuki. Hmph... I didn't expect to see you here. What, slumming it in my territory now?"

AKI: "I'd hardly call CiRCLE your territory when you're not even a regular here."

CHU2: "Why you..."

AKI: "I'm here for advice on performing. Never thought it'd be from you. After what you tried with Emma..."

CHU2: "That? Tsk, a complete failure, not a single school idol took interest.
And I don't need them!
I've got my own team now, who are ready and willing to change the world!"

AKI: "Okay, but it's just you here. Where are they?"

CHU2: "Entrances are everything... Now! RAISE A SUILEN, assemble!"

She pointed towards the closed door, but nothing happened. Chu2's face twitches a little.

CHU2: *Ahem* "I said... RAISE A SUILEN, assemble!"

Still nothing. The door doesn't budge. Chu2's cheeks flush red, her arrogance cracking into annoyance.