The main story has ended...for real. I enjoyed writing this story and I hope you enjoyed reading this. There will be side stories but I will elaborate on it in another chapter.
-----------------------------------------------------------
-3 weeks later-

"Minna! Are you ready?" Honoka exclaimed with a smile. We were backstage and formed a circumference.

"Hai!"

Honoka placed one of her hands in a 'V' shape. Everyone followed suit.

"1!"

"2!"

"3!"

"4!"

"5!"

"6!"

"7!"

"8!"

"9!"

"Muse, music start!"we cheered and headed to the stage and took our places. My heartbeat gained speed and thumped rhythmnically. I could feel the spotlight shining on me as I stood in the center of the stage, surrounded by all my friends.

I could hear the cheers of the crowd, waiting for the music to start.

My eyes roamed over the crowd and I caught sight of two familiar faces. A smile materialised on my face.

They made it!

I had to give them my best performance!

Music start!

Welcome song! Our hearts become one

So this place is our never ending stage

I want to see lots of the wonders out there

I want to feel them together with you

Within those wishes, miracles and chances are La la la LoveLive!

Thank you for the wonderful encounter

Thank you for the power to believe

The force of courage will make tomorrow change

Why haven't you been able to be honest with yourself all this time?

Music! Listen!!

From now on, all of us, from now on, let's dance

Let's go! Let's begin!!

Hey, the party doesn't end

Hey, the party doesn't end

We're all still going to sing with all our heart

Hey, the party doesn't end

Hey, the party doesn't end

Happiness miracle, smiles✩invicible...

That's how it feels!

(We won't stop, everyone) La la la this is the best feeling!!

Welcome song! Our hearts become one

So be here with us (Let's dance)

Welcome song! Our hearts become one

So this place is our never ending stage

As the last notes of Music S.T.A.R.T faded away, I gazed at the others. They were panting but they had megawatt smiles plastered on their faces. We high-fived and took a bow, waving to the crowd.

Mother and Father. Their mouths were curled into smiles.

Suddenly, from my peripheral vision, I caught sight of roses and music notes in many shades of red and pink.

Huh? What was that?

I furrowed my brows.

Were my eyes playing tricks on me?

The impossible happened.

Bubbles appeared above Mother and Father's heads.

Our Maki-chan is enjoying herself! I made the right choice! Music is good for her and she made many new friends.

The song wasn't bad. I think I understand why Maki-chan loved music. If Rozu realised it, I must too. I will support our Maki-chan.

Shock jolted through my entire body. My family supported me! I felt saturated with happiness.

Then the thought bubbled disappeared.

Doubt rained on me. Did I really read my parents' thoughts? It could not happen in real life. But it seemed to real

I chose to think of it as something real.

My smile became wider and brighter.

I would cherish the moment with my parents, music and everyone in Muse!

-Encore ends-