The Birth of A Star (An AKB48/AKB0048 Fanfiction) ONC 2020

Chapter One. Rustistar

I ran through the dull, grey streets as quickly as I could, not caring if I bumped into the next strolling person. The cameras turned with every movement I made. They were watching me. I ran out of the city and stood on the grassy hill. Up here, was the only free place. The only place where the DES can't see me.

I stopped panting and sat on the cool grass, my bare legs getting cuts from the sharp blades but that didn't matter. I turned on my device and went on the AKB website and I saw the magical word I've been waiting for since that concert 3 years ago.

Auditions now open. I excitedly taped the link and a video popped up and saw her. This was really happening.

"Hi there. I'm ABK0048's 6th generation Yokoyama Yui." Yuihan introduced herself. Three years ago, she was known as Megumi Ohori. She is the current leader of 00.

"So cool~. It's Yuihan-san." I awed subconsciously.

"We have decided to recruit our 70th generation of trainees to join us. We are idols who go to see our audience even if the planet has an entertainment ban."

I almost cried when they said that. They never came to my planet. It was understandable too; the presence of DES here is so strong that I think AKB0048 couldn't even hold a concert here even if they wanted to. It was unfair.

"We'll be there to deliver music to our fans. AKB0048 shows respect to the founding AKB members by taking on their names and continuing their legacy."

I quickly pause the video and put away my phone. I thought I heard someone; it could've been a DES soldier. After making sure no one was there I rested my back against a tree and plugged in my earphones. I only put on one side then played the video again.

"You might even be able to take on the name of the idol you look up to!" Yuko suddenly stated walking into the video surprising both me and Yuihan.

"Y-Yuko!"

"Hi. I'm the 8th generation Oshima Yuko. I can't wait to see your smiles." She then introduced her, bowing slightly, her smile still plastered on her face. Yuihan pinched her nose bridge and sighed.

"Yuko! Follow the script!"

"Sorry, sorry. I got so excited."

"Anyways, we're waiting to hear from you!" Yuihan and Yuko said in a chorus along with the other members of AKB0048 that appeared next to them. They're all so amazing. I could see Miichan, Paruru, Sae-chan, Myao and Sayaka.

Then my eyes landed on her again, 8th generation Yuko.

"She's looks a bit older and prettier since I last saw her and she's still so stunning." I whispered to myself. I could feel a blush creep up over my face as I fangirled over my favorite idol. I saw the Kirara starting to gather around her. Even outside of the concert, the Kirara were drawn to her. I wonder what that must feel like.

"Might succeed the girl you look up to huh?" I thought to myself as I looked up at the gray sky. Hopes and Dreams lay beyond those clouded skies. They only covered the brilliance of these girls. Will I ever be able to succeed anyone? Even if that person was Yuko?

"We hope to see all you shining stars soon!" Yuko smiled as they all faded out. Some text then appeared on screen saying, "Applicants from planets with entertainment bans can send their data to be checked. Just to be safe, make sure you protect your data before sending it."

The video then closed and returned to the homepage. I quickly turned off my phone. I only had a minute of free time before any DES could trace the signal and I'm not taking that chance. The wind blew through my hair and I looked up at the sky again. I want to audition. I want to meet my idols and perform next to them.