Love Live!: SHATTER [PART 9]

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*THAT EVENING*

*AKI'S ROOM - SUZUKI RESIDENCE - KOTA CITY APARTMENT BUILDING - ODAIBA - TOKYO*

I didn't expect Polka to actually show up at Nijigasaki, let alone pursue becoming a school idol herself.

She's come at a great time when everyone's gonna be training for the Love Song Carnival, and in Yu's hands I know it'll go just fine.

Meanwhile, I've got my own training to worry about in the meantime, and a whole lot of advice to follow myself. Not to forget that big announcement I have in store at the event.

It could pay off, or it could crash and burn horribly. But it has to be.

Anyway, it's been a while, but I've arranged to have a video call with Honoka and Chika tonight. We'll be updating each other on what our groups have been up to, and I bet they've been just as busy as we have.

With some final adjustments to my webcam and a push of a button, two familiar faces appeared side by side. Both looking as happy as ever.

HONOKA: "Hiiii! It's been too long!"

CHIKA: *Giggle* "Hey you guys!"

AKI: "It's good to see you both again. And happy too!"

HONOKA: "Aki, you've gotta tell us! How's your school idol training going?!"

CHIKA: "Yeah, tell us everything! We all saw The Shine Hour and we love the Miracle Stage name!"

AKI: "It's going well... But it's not all about me. I'm more interested in what μ's and Aqours have been up to."

CHIKA: "I-"

Chika opened her mouth to speak, but Honoka leaned forward enthusiastically and cut her off without meaning to.

HONOKA: "μ's have been super busy with our farewell tour!"

CHIKA: "..."

HONOKA: "We've been visiting places all over the country!
And since Eli had to step down... I'm the new Student Council President of Otonokizaka!"