And since I'm here, I'll put this up!
“So it was this big!” Hitomi spread her arms apart as far as they would go, laughing along with Maki and Yaguchi. She saw Rika walk by, dressed as Charmy, attached to an annoyed Nakazawa’s arm. She waved as she passed, but turned right back to her conversation without stopping for a hug.
Yossui didn’t realize she was staring until Mari poked her in the side. “Don’t feel bad. Yuu-chan’s got that effect on women. Steals girlfriend right out from under people!” she made an exaggerated motion and a ‘zip!’ sound.
The younger girl shoved her mentor lightly, trying not to let jealousy take over her thoughts. She noticed Maki looking at her in concern and glanced away, still a bit nervous around her idol.
Yaguchi spotted Kaori at a distance, and took off after her, screaming all the way. The other two ignored her, mostly used to it by now. Catching her eye again, Maki started walking slowly away, obviously telling Yossui to follow her.
They were silent for a minute, walking down an unused hallway, until Maki spoke up, “You know, having relationships among members is dangerous.”
Hitomi just nodded, sensing there was more.
“Do you love her?”
Another nod.
“I’ll vouch for you.”
Hitomi started to nod, but then turned with a ‘huh!?’ “Vouch? You mean…?”
“We’re all born in the same year. That makes us close and we should stick together.” Yossui didn’t quite get the logic of that statement, but she wasn’t about to turn down an ally.
“I’ll do the same for you.” Her response earned her a heartfelt smile and Hitomi felt her heart flutter, reminded of her childish crush.
Someone suddenly wrapped their arms around her from behind and squeezed lightly, “I’m done bugging Nakazawa for today!”
“Only you would be silly enough to provoke that woman’s wrath.” Maki said, toning her smile down a little.
Hitomi tried to look over her shoulder at her girlfriend, but was unsuccessful. She felt a giggle against her back, “But it’s so much fun! And she always has something entertaining to say!”
“Well, I’ll be off. Things to do you know.” Maki winked at Yossui, walking deliberately away and the older girl got a wicked thought.
“Wanna go make out in one of the empty rooms?”
She heard another giggle and the hands on her waist slid upwards slowly.
---It's been a while, huh?
