Chapter 9 - Flashback (The Meeting of Two Leaders)

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Saturday morning 8:00 am, four cars arrive in front of the cemetery. One by one the passengers of the cars get out. A fifth car is slowly approaching the parking area of the cemetery. The driver of the fifth car parks it adjacent to the other four cars. Just like the first four, it's passengers get out one by one.

The area surrounding the graves of the two fallen former school idols is big enough to accommodate at least 30 people. This was the request of the families of the late couple. The remaining 8 members of Muse and their children arrived first. They were followed by the 2 remaining members of A-RISE and their only child.

Umi: Anju-san, Erena-san... It's nice to see you two again.

Anju: The feeling is mutual Umi-san.

Kotori: I presume that you came to visit Tsubasa-san's grave.

Erena: yes...... We came to visit not only Tsubasa's grave but Honoka-san's grave as well.

Eli: I feel that today is also the day when we all first met.

Hanayo: I know what you mean Eli-chan. I was the one followed Tsubasa-san and Honoka-chan first. Then Nico-chan came and ran along with me.

Flashback: 20 years ago before Muse disbanded after helping Love Live in the promotion of its third edition.

Muse is having a hard time looking for a perfect location for their first live. They have already performed in Otonokizaka. And they already performed in front of the Maid Cafe where Kotori used to work. But doing a live on the streets of Akihabara is like a declaration of war against A-RISE according to Nico.

Their endless search takes them to the front of UTX Academy. As they were looking at the electronic billboard playing A-RISE's song "Private Wars", Tsubasa Kira is walking behind them slowly and then suddenly appearing in front of Honoka.

Tsubasa: Kousaka-san!

Honoka: A A-RISE!! (gets her mouth shut with a finger)

Tsubasa quickly takes Honoka away from Kotori and Umi. While she was running and dragging Honoka. She's partially covering her face so that she won't be seen by the crowd. However she gets spotted by Hanayo and gives her a wink. The shy semi-blonde girl goes after them. Nico then joins her in chasing Tsubasa and Honoka.

Once they are inside the building. Tsubasa greets Honoka who is still catching her breath.

Tsubasa: Nice to meet you.

Honoka: nice to meet you too

Minutes later Hanayo and Nico arrive. She quickly asks for an autograph. Nico blurts that it wasn't fair of Hanayo. The rest of Muse come in after a few seconds. They talk about their first live performance in a mini conference room near the school cafeteria. Both leaders make eye contact with each other.

Tsubasa starts to mention the personality of each member of Muse. She started out with Honoka first. She then mention the other members of Muse. After that she tells them that A-RISE will not lose to them.

Tsubasa: Before we leave. We want you to know that we will not lose to you.

As they stand up and about to leave. Honoka and the rest of Muse stands up and and also says to them that they will not lose to them either.

Honoka: Everyone from A-RISE. We will not lose to you either.

Muse: Ehhhhh????

Tsubasa: You really are interesting.

End of flashback.

Eli: It's funny how our friends said that our groups will not lose to each other.

Anju: In the end we lost to you. But instead of sulking in a corner. We took as a sign that our days as school idols are over.

Erena: But we didn't stop there. We decided to turn pro after our careers as school idols ended.

Maki: Nico decided to turn pro herself but in the end she decided to retire and become a talent manager.

Nico: It's kinda like what I used to do when I was president of the Idol Research Club in Otonokizaka. But only this time I try to scout any school idol group that is a potential Love Live winner.

Minutes later two other former school idol groups arrive in the cemetery. They are heard talking to one another. Especially the one who's name is Chika.

Riko: Chika are you sure this is where Honoka-san is buried?

Chika: Of course Riko I am sure of it. I saw it on TV ten years ago.

You: Will you two lower your voices. Someone might hear you.

Yoshiko: (speaking as her alter ego Yohane the fallen angel) Maybe my little demons are here.

Hanamaru: I think you should stop that Yoshiko. Zura

Ruby: I wonder if Muse is going to be here.

Mari: I think that's them over there.

Dia: I think you're right Mari.

Kanan: I see them too.

Minutes later Saint Snow is behind them. They notice Aquors are heading to the grave of the two legendary leaders and centers of the two most popular school idol groups to participate in Love Live.

Leah: I see them Sarah. Looks like they're heading over there. (points to where Muse and A-RISE are)

Sarah: We better hurry. I want to pay my respects to Honoka-san and Tsubasa-san.

Maki notices the two former school idol groups coming their way. But instead of getting angry. She calmly informs the others about the incoming company.

Maki: Hey girls...... Heads up...... We got company.

Hanayo: It's Aquors and Saint Snow. Looks like they're here to pay their respects too.

As the two younger generation of ex school idols come near them. Chika couldn't hide her excitement and made a mad dash towards the graves of the two fallen school idols. This kinda made Umi sort of annoyed. And she's going to get an Umi slap in a matter of minutes.

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