"So everyone knew already. Only Yoshino thought that everyone didn't know about her leaving, except for Nico-nee and Sister Nozomi. I think Sister Nozomi must have been the one who told everyone, right?"
At night, everyone from Muse didn't go home, but gathered on the rooftop of Otonokizaka Academy.
This is the starting point of sea, land, and air; it's the beginning of Muse.
"Although I don't want to admit it, it really did get out from me. Eri-ri was very assertive at the time, making me a little scared."
Toujou Nozomi stuck out her tongue apologetically, indicating that she was a bit timid then. She couldn't help it.
"But Yoshino's performance today really startled me. For such a cute Yoshino to become so sexy, it really gives a different feeling."
Thinking of Yoshino's alluring movements just now, Ayase Eli was a little intoxicated.
At that time, she wasn't as exaggerated as Minami Kotori and Toujou Nozomi, but the emotional turmoil she felt then was the most severe since her birth.
"Although I'm very shy, after listening, I still really want to hear it again. Yoshino's gentle voice paired with such a sexy song gives a strange feeling."
Would you not feel anything strange if a Little Loli was flirting with you?
"It's a pity that the cameras couldn't be used. I don't know why, but if this song were released, it would definitely go viral online."
Nishikino Maki said with a bit of regret, she had wanted to keep a copy as a souvenir.
"Yoshino's cute appearance cannot be seen by others."
Shiina said that those otaku absolutely cannot be allowed to see Yoshino's cute appearance, otherwise, who knows what might happen.
For example, to be used for... never mind, I won't say it.
"But just now, Yoshino on stage flirted with everyone in the audience. Koto and Nozomi's handkerchiefs were... Ugh!"
Ayase Eli was about to reveal what happened just now, but Toujou Nozomi stealthily covered her mouth from behind, then smilingly dragged her behind everyone to 'educate' her.
Just because you suppressed me before, did you really think I was afraid of you? It's time to make you remember the fear of being dominated again.
So everyone deliberately avoided the topic of leaving.
However, the time was now approaching.
"Regarding my initial thought of leaving without saying goodbye, I apologize to everyone here. After all, at that time, Yoshino was actually a little afraid of seeing everyone cry when they sent her off, so she wanted to leave secretly by herself."
Yoshino bowed to everyone, and her eyes were already starting to mist up.
"Everyone cares about Yoshino so much, but Yoshino wanted to escape. I feel like I've let down everyone's trust. Is Yoshino very naughty?"
Looking at everyone with a forced smile, Yoshino's body began to turn transparent, indicating that she was about to leave this "Love Live!" world.
"Ah, yes. Yoshino has always been a good child, but suddenly being so naughty really scared us."
Looking at Yoshino, whose body was slightly transparent, everyone's tears couldn't help but flow down. They smiled, holding back the reluctance in their hearts.
They couldn't let Yoshino see their sadness when she left.
"Everyone is so strange. Why are you smiling and crying at the same time? Really... everyone, everyone..."
Looking at the nine people with forced smiles, Yoshino spoke in a teasing tone for the first time, but her voice soon began to choke up.
"You're doing the same thing yourself right now, what right do you have to say that about us? You're crying so much, it's not like you at all." Yazawa Nico's crimson pupils streamed with tears.
She was just a junior she had known for a few months. How could she be so reluctant? This was not like her at all.
"Wuwuwu~ Yoshino!"
Kousaka Honoka couldn't help but rush forward and hug Yoshino, who could still be touched. She took out a necklace with "Muse" engraved on it from her dress pocket and personally put it on Yoshino.
"This is our gift. This necklace will stay with Yoshino in our place."
"Let's sign a contract together, Yoshino. That way, we can still see each other sometimes, can't we? Kotori, I... Kotori, I beg you."
"Yoshino, I'm counting on you. Please make a contract with everyone. Isn't this also everyone's bond?"
"Rin wants to know about other worlds, meow. She wants Yoshino to share her stories from other worlds with everyone."
"We need everyone to keep a close eye on Yoshino to make sure she doesn't get deceived."
"Didn't I say I'd watch over Yoshino?"
Why don't they believe what I say?
'Why does this ordinary necklace contain a mysterious power?'
It was clearly just an ordinary handmade art piece, but Yoshino felt a power integrating into her spiritual energy.
'This is Muse's blessing to you. You have received the blessing of this world, Yoshino.'
'Who is it?' Why is someone suddenly speaking in my head, and in a Little Loli's voice?
'I am alaya. Your power, due to the necklace's power just now, can temporarily use spiritual energy. You don't have to worry about not being able to make a contract anymore.'
'Is that so? Thank you, Miss alaya.'
alaya, the Will of Humanity, what an important person; I must be polite.
But alaya really is a Little Loli, I've truly seen it. So gaia must also be a Little Loli.
'No need to thank me. We cannot meet yet; we can only communicate through this consciousness, but I look forward to the day we meet.'
There was a hint of expectation in alaya's calm voice.
"Everyone, thank you."
She made a circular motion with her hands, and after a burst of spiritual energy appeared in her palms, it split into seven parts and entered everyone's minds.
However, doing so accelerated Yoshino's physical disappearance.
Kousaka Honoka could no longer hold Yoshino; she could only watch helplessly as Yoshino slowly disappeared, tears streaming down her face.
Yoshino looked at everyone's sad faces, unable to bear seeing them like that.
Her tears did not fall to the ground but were instead transformed by alaya's ability into different colored bracelets that appeared in everyone's hands.
"Well then, everyone. Goodbye."
Finally, Yoshino turned into countless specks of light and vanished before everyone's eyes.
Everyone, feeling heartbroken, hugged each other and cried, using this action to alleviate their inner pain.
"Everyone, I've decided. Muse will withdraw from this LoveLive competition."
After crying for a while, Kousaka Honoka made a decision and announced it to everyone.
"Honoka?" Why did she suddenly give up? Wasn't this something she had always looked forward to?
"I wanted Yoshino to witness Muse participating in the LoveLive competition with us and winning the championship. And Yoshino said she would come back, so the LoveLive competition will definitely be held again. Let's all prepare for the next competition together."
"Is that so? I agree, Honoka. Muse isn't complete without Yoshino."
Ayase Eli agreed with Kousaka Honoka's suggestion; they needed to ensure Yoshino would see their new selves when she returned.
'I'm a little excited now. I wonder what Yoshino will be like when she returns next time?'
Toujou Nozomi, drawing a tarot card, looked at the unknown pattern inside. And... a faint purple light orb appeared in Toujou Nozomi's hand, revealing a mysterious smile.
〇② Academy City
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