Ahhh I hope our AtsuYuu would hit it off without a hitch~
But sadly, reality ain't like dat. *sigh*
Anywho~
Mission Starto da! Oh yeah, 4 MONTHS time skip.
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It's been 2 months since that day. The day she announced it to the world. The day that shook AKB to it's core and the day where phase 3 started.
"... I, Oshima Yuko, will graduate from AKB and chase my dream" She announced her graduation to the world the day after she told her General Manager, best friend and crush. Takahashi Minami, the General Manager and her best friend, Kojima Haruna, tried to stop her and told her to think about it some more, but she has already asked AKB48's Producer about it and the only thing he said was
"I don't have a clue what you have been through but if you think you can swim, then jump in the sea of sharks." She pondered his words and replied
"If the bottom of the sea lies a hidden gem, then I shall gladly face the sharks" Before she told her 3 close friends, 1 of them already knew about it.
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"Are you serious...?"
"Yes." she answered instantly. Without a sign of doubt in her eyes. The other girl knew that her friend would never make a big decision without thinking of the best. She could only sigh in defeat. "You know that I won't stop you. But tell me, what makes you want to graduate all of a sudden?" The short-haired actress asked her. The squirrel-like girl knew that the actress is stubborn and will pursue her for the answer if she doesn't so she answered her "I want to become the Number 1 actress.", the now Number 1 actress was shocked. There are times she had hoped that her long-time rival from the same industry would pursue acting more but she also doesn't want her to leave AKB. But, even if she doesn't want to, she smiled. Her smile was genuine. Which reminded the squirrel-like girl of how she fell for her. "I don't know why you wanted to pursue acting, but that's what makes you my rival, Yuko." she says as she stood up and left the restaurant, and the girl, Oshima Yuko. "Because of you..." whispered Yuko to herself as she no longer saw the figure of her crush.
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Now to the present, she has encountered various obstacles and rivals but still didn't give up. She was criticized by many of her seniors and even fans for graduating without second thoughts. The media viewed her as stuck-up and insane. Her seniors never gave any chances to her and many times she wanted to come back to AKB but alas, that was impossible. She had thought that show-biz was cruel. What saved her was the smile of her crush. Even in the presence of her seniors, she never once complained nor showed her weakness. In just 2 years, she managed to obtain the title of the 'Ace Actress' and 'The one who surpassed her seniors'.
Is what I'm facing the same as what you faced, Acchan? How can you be so calm? Do I even deserve to call you my rival...? she thought about it and never came to understand, that is until a certain day.
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[Chapter 4]
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-Yuko's POV-
Yuko :"Hey guys~" I entered the karaoke room. The one where I usually goes with all the AKB members.
Minami :"Oh! Yuko!" she was surprised by my sudden visit.
I sighted NyanNyan hiding under the table
Yuko :"NyanNyan~" I cuddled with her there
Haruna :"Y- Yuu-chan?! F- Fancy meeting you here..." she averted her gaze somewhere else
Actually, before I came in,
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??? :"T- Takamina! W- We're doing it here?!"
Minami :"Of course, Harunyan~ We're basically going out, right~?"
Haruna :"M- Mou. The others might barge in, you know..."
Minami :"I don't care. All of the others knew about us."
Haruna :"Y- Yuu-chan and Acchan doesn't know..."
Minami :"Acchan is stupid when it comes to herself but she's perceptive when it comes to other people and you don't need to worry about Yuko"
Haruna :"Why's that?"
Minami :"Coz she's an idiot."
'Who yer callin' an idiot?!'
Minami :"So let's start our fun-making, shall we~?"
Haruna :"W- Well, I guess it's okay..."
Then I barged in=====
Yuko :"Aw~ NyanNyan's so cruel, making out with Bakamina and forgetting me~" I hugged her tighter
Haruna :"Eh?! You saw us?"
Yuko :"'Heard', actually. And I'm not giving my NyanNyan to you, Bakamina!" i said, caressing my NyanNyan
Minami :"Who are you calling 'Bakamina'?! And I don't your permission because Harunyan's already mine!" she took NyanNyan away from me and cuddled with her on the seat
Yuko :"Tch. Only 4 months after I graduated and NyanNyan's already lovey dovey with this midget. Miichan must be feeling lonely."
Haruna :"She's fine. Mariko always drop by to play with her."
Yuko :"What is she, a kid?!"
Mariko :"Pretty much."
Before I realized it, Shinoda Mariko is already inside the room, drinking soda that she bought from a vending machine. Minegishi Minami is also with her. Listening to what I said.
Minegishi :"Why would I feel lonely without this old hag?! She's always barging in the theater and causing trouble for me"
Mariko :"Says the gachapin that was crying her eyes out when I didn't come one day due to work"
Minegishi :"I- I was peeling onions!"
Minami :"How and why would you peel onions inside the AKB theater?"
While we were teasing Miichan, The two SKE members entered.
Rena :"Sorry for barging in, and thanks for inviting us, Takamina-senpai."
Jurina :"Hey guys, just before, Rena was-" before she could finish, Rena covers her mouth and glared at her
Jurina :"... Nothing, I'm sorry..."
Mariko :"Good thing Atsuko's not here or else she'd be curious and forced Rena to say what she did."
My heart skipped a beat when hearing her name being mentioned.
Minami :"Oh, I already invited Acchan but she's gonna be a little late" she says while snuggling with NyanNyan
My heart was beating faster. This always happen when I'm waiting for Acchan. I thought it would explode if I see her. We've been hanging out with each other a lot more than before after my graduation and we're also living together. My life is full of Acchan but I can't get used to it. My heart will always race when I see her. Once I saw her with only a towel on her after getting out of the bath but that's enough to make me faint. It was a good thing she was stupid though. She suspects nothing. I still remember her hot figure... Her sexy body...
Minegishi :"Yuu-chan, your nose is bleeding"
Yuko :"Eh?!" I checked and I feel blood came out of my nose
Mariko :"What were you thinking...?" her S mode is on
Yuko :"Hahaha! I have no idea what you're talking about" I wiped my nose and feigns ignorance
Yuko :"Oh yeah, Takamina. Who else is coming?" I changed the subject
Minami :"Chiyu dragged Tomochin to Nagoya and Sae wants to have her alone time with Sayaka since she just got back. Yuki said she's going to come with Mayuyu and there's no telling when Acchan will come"
Jurina :"Let's just sing~!" she grabs a mike and chose an AKB song, [Heavy Rotation]
Rena :"Jurina wanted to sing center for that song but Mayuyu got it first"
Jurina :"That damn twintails."
Mayu :"Oh, you dare to call your senpai and center that?"
Mayuyu and Yukirin just got here and heard Jurina and Rena's conversation.
Jurina :"Like I care"
Mayu :"You're really uncute, you know that?"
Jurina :"Better than being a narcissist"
Yuki :"Okay, enough you two."
Rena :"First about Maeda-san's successor and now it became worse after Oshima-san's graduation."
Mariko :"Mayuyu actually wanted Atsuko's position since she likes her so much and Jurina wanted your position since she respects you but they got switched." she says, talking to me
Yuko :"I see... Well, usually, that's what's going to happen. I'm closer to Shiriri-chan and Acchan's closer to Jurina-chan."
Minegishi :"They're jealous of each other."
We sang some songs and played around. Everyone was being merry, seeing as they rarely see each other these days. But then it became quiet. We heard the door open and what came through it was an angel. My heart was beating WAY faster than before and I could feel my face getting hot.
Angel :"Hey, sorry I'm a little late."
Minami :"Acchan, you made it~" this time, it was Takamina who clung to the angel. I feel a little jealous and angry... The same with NyanNyan
Atsuko :"Yeah, sorry. I was practicing my acting with my seniors." she patted Takamina's head
Mariko :"You sure are living your dream, huh"
Mayu :"Senpai~" she hugged Acchan as well
Rena :"When did the two get so close?!"
THAT'S WHAT I WANNA KNOWAtsuko :"Ah, dunno. We started hanging out with each other lately and she's so cute I can't ignore it~" she also pats Mayuyu's head
I glare at Mayuyu but she just sticks her tongue out at me and clings to Acchan more
Mariko :"Whoa, Yukirin's aura changed!"
Mayu :"!" she quickly lets go of Acchan and hugged Yuki
Mayu :"But I like Mama more~"
Yuki :"Let go."
Mayu :"!... Hai..." she lets go of Yuki and sulks in the corner
Jurina :"Haha! She got scolded!" she laughs as she points at Mayuyu
Rena :"The same thing happened when you clung to Oshima-san in front of me."
Jurina :"Urg..."
While the others are busy choosing their songs, Acchan sat next to me. It seemed like NyanNyan dragged Takamina away outside.
Atsuko :"So how was your work these days, Yuko?" She asked with the same angelic smile as always.
Yuko :"As per usual... But..." I looked down, feeling depressed
Atsuko :"Your higher-ups, fans, family, friends and seniors giving you a hard time?" she asked me as she already knew what was going on
Yuko :"N- No... Just my seniors..."
Atsuko :"Oh. Then there's nothing to be worried about." she pats my head
Atsuko :"If someone as clumsy as me can make it, then the great Oshima Yuko would have no problem." she gives me her beautiful reassuring smile
My heart was beating beyond fast, I feel that if I let my guard down, I would've confessed to her right at that moment
Atsuko :"Feeling better" She asks as she saw me smile a bit
Yuko :"The number 1 actress Maeda Atsuko called me 'the great'. Then of course I would do my best!" Acchan giggled a bit when I said that
Atsuko :"Yup. My expectations for you are high, so don't disappoint me~" she said jokingly
Yuko :"As you wish, my queen!"
We both laughed at the same time
There's still a long way to go, but I wonder how long it'll take until I finally reach her... Just then, my phone rang and it was my manager. I excused myself and took my call outside
Yuko :"Haha. Great timing!"
Manager :"Huh?"
Yuko :"Nothing."
Manager :"Oshima! We have great news!"
Yuko :"Let me guess, I'm going to be starring in a lead role in a drama"
Manager :"Eh? How did you know?!"
Yuko :"Whoa, is that true?!"
Manager :"Yes! Sadly, there are two main leads in that story."
Yuko :"Who cares~ I'm gonna try my hardest!"
Manager :"Ah! I forgot to tell you!"
Yuko :"Hm? What else?! Is this about the Pluto Revolution?!"
Manager :"Stay with me, Yuko-chan! This is really big news! Your dream is going to come true!
The other main lead is Maeda Atsuko!"