"♩We close the book on our last adventure and open one to a new.

We might forget the journey but never the feelings.

As I hold your hands in mine, I wish you the best and may we meet in the next one.♩"

The nine members finished the song with a vibrato at the ending note and striked a pose at the end of the choreography. A smile on their faces despite the panting and the sweat covering their faces.

The crowd started to cheer and clap as hard as they could. Some of which were fans back when the girls were active, some having the interest of idols came to watch upon the news. None of which were disappointed the slightest. Flowers were thrown onto the stage, calls of love were called out, banners were high in the air and definitely a few tears could be seen.

"That was amazing, Zura!"

"Yohane is surprised at how great a performance these lowly humans put up."

"Unbelievable~!"

"That was better than expected, Yousoro!"

"A...amazing!!"

"Even after 5 years, Muse is just as amazing!"

"Woah...Ruby never thought she would be able to see Muse perform!"

"Feels like a dream.."

"So this is what it feels like to watch the legendary Muse."

Another group of nine could be seen at the front of the audience with their eyes widen, sparkles filling them and their mouth were hanging open in huge smiles. 

"Do you think we can go meet them?" 

"I doubt they would just let us."

"Eh? Chika where are you going?" The orange head ran off and the others had no choice but to follow suit after their friend. 

"Ermm..excuse me!" The one named Chika exclaimed as she reached backstage where the performers were gathered. The nine previous idols turned their attention to her.

"Ah! You must be one of my fans right? I really appre-" 

Once again Nico was interrupted "What are you girls doing here? Don't you know this is restricted area?" Maki, the strictest of the nine spat lightly at the younger group.

"Chika! What do you think you are doing?" The other red head whispered venomously in the other's ear.

"But Riko, don't you want to meet them as well?" She exclaimed back excitedly.

"Pardon her rudenesss." The student council president stepped up to the front. "She came dashing in here without a warning, I deeply apologise." She bowed slightly, trying to keep the pounding in her chest to the minimum. 

"Reminds me of a certain someone." Umi rolled her eyes and the rest shot looks to their ex-leader.

Honoka chuckled guiltily and faced the other group "Are you guys fans of Muse?"

Chika nodded, pushing the president out of the way "Huge! We are an idol group as well!"

"Really? That is amazing nya~!"

"Uh huh! We are 'Aqours'!" Chika started and the whole group shouted their name together.

"I heard of that, Aqours is a school idol group from Uranohoshi Girls' High School..." Hanayo start to spill information just like she used to, seems like her interest for idols never died.

"Ah! How do you know so much about us?!" The one with a small bun on the top of her head said with a higher pitched voice.

hanayo blushed lightly, scratching her cheek in embarrassment.

"I always read the 'Weekly Idol'."

"You do too?! Saint Snow was the front page in the latest issue! They were absolutely perfect!" The short hair little girl exclaimed coming out from where she hid behind another member her eyes brighten up and the tears vanished.

The 18 of them ended up sitting in the dressing room and chatting for a few hours before Aqours left as happy or even happier  than when they arrived

"That was unexpected!" Kotori commented merrily.

"Unbelievable!" Nozomi imitated the blonde who had left with a chuckle.

"It's getting late though. Didn't realise how long we talked." Umi said checking her wristwatch.

"We all better head home then." Eli suggested and the rest of them nodding.

"Go ahead without us." Maki called out.

The composer took hold of the number 1 idol's hand preventing her from walking out, leaving the two of them alone in the dressing room.

"M-maki?" The ruby eyes belonging to the idol widen in contrast to the other's calm, relaxed ones. 

She wasn't able to speak as she was pulled into a gentle kiss from her lover. With one hand holding on to the smaller senior and the other snaked around her waist. Nico relaxed after a second, her lips curling into a smile and let her arm wrap around the other's waist and kissing her back. Their eyes closed in content at the presence of their lover.

They slowly parted, looking deep into each other's eyes and smiles plastered on both their faces. Their breathing rate were slightly increased and they stayed at the same closeness, their hands stayed where they were. Heat rushing throughout both their bodies and showing up on their cheeks. 

"I love you." Maki whispered softly.

"Of course you do." Nico chuckled teasingly and added after a second of silence "I've missed you."  

"Of course you do." She returned with a grin. 

The End

A/N Yes (un)fortunately this is the end of this story. This has been an adventure because it's my first time writing in such a manner and I felt like if you compare it with my first story there is a lot of improvement so I'm really happy for that. I hope you guys have enjoyed that and I can't wait to get started on my next work. It would be a [Gruvia fanfic] on my ArchiveOfOurOwn (OBESSESDTODDLER). I'm not sure for my wattpad (Amateur-writer) but I am going to attempt to write my own real (non fan fic) story..yes I'm going to try again. I hope that you guys would keep supporting me. I hope to see you next time

luv u all,

amateur-writer