"Italicized" = Signed

"Regular" = Spoken

Italicized = Yō typing

= Someone else typing

----- = A spoken word Yō can't understand (or at least not lip read)

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Yō's POV:

A few days had gone by. We had just received word about being invited to an event. This one was not nearby. We'd have to go to Tokyo for it. That was quite a journey.

I'm really nervous about the event. This would be my first time performing with them. I can't help but fear I'll ruin it. What if we meet another group and they hate me? What then?

I need to stop thinking about this. It's going me no good to worry so much. What happens happens. I'll just have to deal with it.

Mari was still attempting to get Dia to join. I don't really think Dia should join us, but Mari won't listen. I guess I can understand it. If they had all been in a group before, maybe she would join again. I mean, Kanan eventually agreed to it.

It was just after school. We weren't having practice today. Chika was clinging to my arm as we exited the school. I rolled my eyes at her. Chika just flashed me a smile.

"You're lucky you're cute." I playfully glared at her.

Chika pouted, "Meanie!"

I rolled my eyes again. I looked around. Most students were also leaving. Oh yeah. I never did get to talk to Yohane about if that wasn't her name. Maybe I should see about that later. I'll probably just text her.

Speaking of things I want to figure out, I spotted Riko and Hanamaru talking. Chika noticed them as well. She let go of me and snuck closer. I sighed and followed her. This girl is going to get yelled at. I guarantee it.

Hanamaru was the first to see us. She said something to Riko and then she looked as well. Chika froze as she knew she had been spotted. I just sighed and walked past her and over to them.

"Hey. What's up?" I asked.

"Nothing." Riko replied, "What are you guys up to?"

I shrugged, "I wish I knew."

Hanamaru started talking to Riko. It irked me a little. Is it something secretive that I can't know? I hate when people do this. It just makes me mad.

I felt arms wrap around my waist. I turned and saw Chika had finally come over to us. She rested her head on my shoulder.

"So, we have something to say." Hanamaru signed, "We're dating."

Oh. So they finally made it official. That's nice. Chika started saying something. I wouldn't doubt she's bragging about knowing it. She is definitely a handful. Sometimes I wonder how I ever manage to put up with her.

"Congratulations. So, everyone in Aqours is dating someone now?" It was hard to believe that that was the case.

Idols weren't normally supposed to be in relationships. It was looked down upon. But, Aqours was already strange with having me in the group. That wasn't too big of a deal, was it?

"It seems so." Riko nodded.

"Are you guys doing anything?" Chika asked.

"Yes. And no, you aren't coming."

Chika pouted. I rolled my eyes at her. She gets really nosy sometimes. She doesn't really seem to get boundaries all that well.

"Fine. Let's go. I wanna show you something." Chika grabbed my hand and tugged me away.

This girl is being really annoying today. What's up with her? I never know.

Chika brought me to the park. We sat down on a bench. So, why are we here? I'm hoping she'll just start talking.

"What's with you today?" I asked after Chika didn't do anything.

"I'm just... nervous. The live is coming up and I'm worried. But, no one else seems to be." Chika told me.

So that's why she's been clingy. She's just getting nervous. Sure, we have a few weeks till we perform and all... but I guess it is pretty nerve wracking.

I can only imagine how nervous Chika could be. She is the one that's pretty much in charge of this whole thing. It's a lot of pressure. Could I help her feel less nervous?

"Is there anything that would make you less nervous?" I decided to ask her instead of trying to guess.

"I don't know." Chika frowned.

I leaned over and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. Chika blushed as she looked away. It's not like her to get embarrassed. Normally she's all over me all the time. I'm pretty sure by this point the entire school must know that we're dating.

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After an hour, I was home by myself. I guess now is a good time to text Yohane. I keep forgetting to ask about her name. No one's ever told me anything so I'm really confused.

Yō: Hey, I have a question

At least she's on. I was worried she might not respond right away. I really don't know what her hobbies are.

Yō: Is Yoshiko your real name?

I didn't receive a reply for a while. Did I upset her or something? Or, maybe she just didn't know how to respond. I don't think I'd know how to respond either.

She won't even give me a clear answer. I'm gonna say the answer is yes. With how she's acting I can't help but think it. So, why would she give me a different name?

Yō: How come you lied about your name?

I know it sounds a bit harsh, but I am a little mad. What was the purpose. Why did everyone else know her real name and I didn't? I don't get it and I hate that I don't get it.

I'm guessing she doesn't really want to talk about it. I shouldn't push her to talk either. I guess I'll just leave her be for now. I changed her name in my phone. I guess I should get familiar with it. Hopefully soon she'll tell me the story.

I was going to head to my room to do some work. However, it didn't appear like that was going to happen. I saw my phone flash. Who's texting me now?

I grabbed my phone to look. It was Mari. What could she want? I opened her message to see. I was not expecting what I read. How on earth did she do it?

Somehow, Mari finally had convinced Dia to join the group. I wonder how this will turn out. She never seemed too happy with us. Will this be okay? I'm not too sure. We can only hope everything will turn out okay.