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Sae had been doing a lot of deep thought after winning Sousenkyou, but fell deeper into her internal conflict after winning Janken as well. Sae had never had so much attention in entire her career. She had begun to feel guilty and feared the Anti that were gathering. ‘Am I a suitable center?’ Sae would ponder this question at night, during photoshoots, during performances, even to and from jobs.

Sae felt selfish for how much she enjoyed the spotlight, and how she had begun to yearn for something beyond position 0...she felt a hunger grow in her for Centre Nova. ‘Yeah, right...I’m completely unsuitable for that. Even Chieri and Tsubasa don’t know it. Let alone would Chieri step aside for me just because I’m suddenly popular. It doesn’t mean I have any skill, or unity, or...whatever it is.’

...

Sae finally came to a decision which she discussed with Tsubasa. She was going to go into the galaxy in disguise to improve and better understand herself. There would be zero contact with media or 0048 members, She also had to be careful since she would have no backup if something were to occur with DES. 

Sae kept it a secret from all but two girls. The night of her departure she woke Megu and spoke to her on the porch. They shared a tearful goodbye and a promise to improve and for Sae to come home safe. Next Sae went to Chieri’s room. Sae carefully woke the heavy sleeper and led her to the successor’s lounge to chat. Sae discussed her intention of seeking to be a Centre Nova and her quest. The two departed from the conversation with a new regard and rivalry aflame in them both.

Sae left a note to each of the girls and each head of staff before she picked up her backpack and chased her dreams into the night and away from her home.

Closed with Sae | Advancing Plot Series

The flight to Funghistar was relatively quick. A quick hop, skip and a jup through the galaxy and they were hovering over a planet covered in towering trees and deep forest.

Miichan explained the mission: Take notes on dualium levels and DES presence. Do not engage unless necessary. Note anything new to the planet. Be as quick and as thorough as possible. 

Despite it being summer, the night was cold. A chilly wind blew and rain threatened to fall. Tomoyo was walking back to the dorms alone. She’d been at a photo shoot all day.

Grumbling to herself, the young woman thought, I should have paid more attention to the weather forecast... Akibastar’s weather was controlled by people, yet they needed to give the planet variety, so Tomoyo found herself walking quicker, arms wrapped around herself, trying to create some heat. 

I should have bought a jacket! Like magic, one appeared, gently placed on her shoulders. Stunned, she stopped walking, looking at the person silly enough to be rid of their own comfort for her sake.

“Sae...” She gave the other successor a bright smile as she adjusted the jacket. Slipping her arms around the other girl’s arm, she nestled in, happily using Sae’s own warmth as well as the soft jacket. 

Members Involved

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Plot These members, along with Minamino Mikako, are travelling to Funghistar to see how things have changed since their last visit. Think about the following -

What is the DGTO prescence like?

How are the Funghi going? What about the Dualium?

Are there any new fauna or flora to report on?

This is the first part of our advancing plot series. The members have been randomly assigned using a randomiser - if you signed up but weren’t included this time, you’ll be in the next plot, so don’t fret! (If you were in this one and would also like to be in the next one, let us know!) If you would like to join up, please send us a message! Not all will be serious and plot driven - some will be more idol based, and others based off various prompts.

The idea for this is to have one single thread for the plot point, rather than multiple threads - so please follow the first starter made, rather than everyone making their own stater. If you are not involved with the plot, please do not jump in without asking the admins!

After the attack on Akibastar, a lot of work had been done. Buildings needed fixing, people needed food and shelter and counselling, Akibastar's protection systems needed to be rebuilt and AKB0048 needed to help the people. Of course, they'd never abandoned the people, but removing DES from the planet after they'd been through so much hadn't exactly wiped the slate clean for a lot of people.

Thankfully, everything had gone back to normal by now. The focus had shifted to the other planets. AKB0048 were the idols who went to see you, after all, and they couldn't do that by staying on Akibastar alone. However, concerts only focussed on a certain amount of people on one planet - it wasn't the best way to get their name and mission out there.

Himeko absolutely loved the snow. It was one of her favorite times of the year. She knew that christmas was coming up so she decided to go shopping. On her way out the door she saw Sae and she wondered if she would like to go with her to.

Sonata jumped from one rooftop down to another at a lower height. Across the street from her was a bank, the most popular (and richest) bank in Akibastar, which was the town she was currently living in and had lived in for years. Even if it wasn't the original town she grew up in, she counted Akibastar as her home.

She had gotten word of a robbery that was going to go down tonight and Sonata was going to make sure that didn't happen. Sonata opened one of the pockets on her belt and pulled out her night binoculars. She lay on her stomach to blend with the building more and scanned the streets with her binoculars.

Behind her she heard a thud, like someone else had just jumped and joined her on the roof. Sonata turned and stood up, her cape swooshing around with her.

I created a playlist so you could see the flow. 

Kenkyuusei Stage! Oct 1st-Oct 20th, Akibastar

((I wanna give y'all a nice long time frame to interact))

01. Mushi no Ballad - Kanata Shinonome

02. overture

03. Party Ga Hajimaru yo! - 75th & 76th gen kenkyuusei

04. Only today! - 75th, 76th, & 77th gen kenkyuusei

05. AKB Festival - 75th, 76th, 77th, & 78th gen kenkyuusei

MC1 -  Introductions, All members

06. Let's go kenkyuusei! - All kenkyuusei

07. BINGO! - Megumi Wanibuchi, all kenkyuusei

08. Honehone waltz - Sonata Shinonome & Suzuko Kanzaki

09. Boyfriend no Tsukurikata - Kanata Shinonome, 76th gen, 78th gen kenkyuusei

10. Hashire Penguin -  Akira Shiradou, Seika Tachibana, Himeko Ichioka, Rie Hasumi, Mizuho Shirai, Sonata Shinonome, Orine Aida

11. Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka? - 76th gen kenkyuusei

MC2 - 76th generation

12. Tsundere- Chieri Sono, Seika Tachibana, Rinne Amaya

13. Ookami to Pride - Makoto Yokomizo, Mizuho Shirai

14. Gomen ne Jewel - Umi Dozima, Hazuki Yanagikawa, Kanata Shinonome, Akira Shiradou

15. Miniskirt no Yousei - Megumi Wanibuchi, Ichioka Himeko, Rie Hasumi

MC3 - 75th & 77th gen kenkyuusei

16.NEW SHIP - All kenkyuusei, Rie Hasumi

17. Watashitachi no reason - Rinne Amaya, all kenkyuusei

18. Anti - Seika Tachibana, all kenkyuusei

19.Kaiyuugyo no Capacity - Umi Dozima, all kenkyuusei

~ Encore ~

EN 01. Labrador Retriever - All kenkyuusei, Chieri Sono

EN 02. Sougen no Kiseki - All kenkyuusei

EN 03. Melon Juice - All kenkyuusei, Orine Aida

Go forth and be merry!