Love Live School Idol Project: The Next Generation

Chapter 17 - Tension at the Party

As Haruka and her friends, together with Akame head back to their classroom. Kushina and Mikoto are worried about the former. They know that a sudden tension might develop between Haruka and Elena Ayase. They waited for the fourth period to end before talking to themselves. As soon as the fourth period ends. Both of them decide to sit down on the bench underneath the giant tree. There they discuss about what is going to happen at the party.

Mikoto: What do we do about Haruka-chan?

Kushina: I don't know Miko-chan. Haruka accepted the invitation. But once she sees Elena Ayase. There's going to be a little tension between them. I just hope that Mrs. Ayase can intervene at once. As well as the rest of her mom's friends.

While the two girls continue to discuss about the possibility of tensions that will rise at Maki's party. Haruka is once again on the rooftop looking down at the very same tree where Honoka once was sitting under. Deep inside of her, she's feeling a little upset at herself for accepting Maki's invitation.

Haruka: (Looking at the sky while sitting near the railings of the rooftop.) "Mama, Papa...... What do I do now? Maki-san has invited me to her hospital's anniversary party together with my friends. Part of me doesn't want to go because I am going to see Elena Ayase again. Please help me decide on this one." (Grasps the locket with her hand.)

Minutes later a flash of light appears again on the rooftop. This time the two legendary leaders of their respective groups appear again with their hands holding each other. They gently walk out of the light and approach their daughter.

Haruka: Mama! Papa! I'm so happy to see you two again.

Honoka: We feel the same way too sweetie.

Tsubasa: Why are you feeling down Haruka?

Haruka: It's about the party that I am going to.

Honoka: Party? What party?

Haruka: The anniversary party of the Nishikino hospital.

Tsubasa: Oh I see. We have been there a couple of times. Unfortunately when you turned five that was the last time I attended.

Honoka: I'm sure that you remember the day we got mugged Haruka. That was a week you turned eleven when I last got to attend that party.

Haruka: What do I do now? I had a run in with Elena Ayase. Up to now I still have a little anger at her.

Honoka: I guess you will just have to face her even though it pains you.

Tsubasa: You're mama is right. And you have to let go of that anger. It will affect your performance in your future lives.

Honoka: I have been in your shoes before Haruka. It nearly cost me my friendship with Kotori-chan and Umi-chan. But it happened a week after I collapsed at the open house concert.

Haruka: So what you two are saying is that I should attend the party and just hope nothing bad happens. Right?

Tsubasa: Yes Haruka. Let Elena make the first move in apologizing to you.

Honoka: Eli-chan has already said sorry to me in behalf of Elena. But I think it's better if Elena apologizes to you personally.

Haruka: I will take your advice mama, papa.

Tsubasa: That's our girl.

Honoka: We have to go now sweetie. If we stay beyond thirty minutes. We might not be able to go back to the afterlife.

Tsubasa: You're mama is right. Kamisama only allowed us to appear for thirty minutes only.

Haruka: I understand mama, papa. I love you.