"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:

There were now nine members in Aqours. I still don't know how I feel about this. Dia seems a little wary of us all still. It seems like she kind of wants to be here, but like something is holding her back. I'm not going to ask anything.

But, anyway. It was almost time for our show. We had just arrived at Tokyo. We got off the bus. Our first matter of business was finding the hotel we would be staying at.

Dia took the lead. She led us through the streets. A few tried to stop and look at things, but they got yelled at. Dia wasn't in the mood for any distractions it seemed.

Once we made it to the hotel and got settled in, we were allowed to go and explore. Chika excitedly ran off. Surprisingly, she didn't drag me with her for once. Instead, she took Riko.

I ended up being by myself. This should be fun. I decided to wear my hearing aids. Hopefully it'll help a little. Even if it is to just point to people who try to talk to me.

I decided to go and explore the town. I wasn't too interested in the shops. I went and just started walking around. I kept my eye on the people around me. I hate this. When people don't get a reaction out of me, they assume I'm being rude. I hate when that happens and they don't let me explain.

I ended up in a small plaza. It wasn't too crowded. That was good. I decided to explore this area. It looks pretty cool. I don't really know where I am. I didn't bother to really bring a map or look at one. I have my phone if I get lost.

I came to a desolate area. Well, almost desolate. There were two girls there. I couldn't tell what exactly they were doing. I could see their mouths moving. It doesn't look like they're talking, though. Could they be singing?

Well, they stopped before long. They noticed me standing there. Great. I can't just walk away, can I? It's obvious I was staring at them. I really doomed myself here.

The taller of the two started talking. It seems like she's talking to me. I tried to read her lips, but I barely understood any of the words she said. This is not going well at all. What do I do?

I turned my head to the side and pointed at my hearing aid. Hopefully that gets the message across. It doesn't always do that. People see it and then think they just need to speak louder and magically I'll be able to hear them. That's not how it works at all.

Thankfully, it seems like they understood my gesture. We ended in a bit of an awkward staring contest. It didn't seem like any of us wanted to make the next move. Should I just leave? It still feels a little rude.

I pulled out my phone. Shall we see if they'll hold a conversation like this? It won't hurt to try, right? I typed out what I wanted and then walked over. I held out my phone so they could see it.

Hi. I'm sorry if I seemed creepy watching you guys

I still wasn't sure how they felt about that. I decided it was just best to apologize to them. If they weren't creeped out, great. If they were, well I said sorry.

The taller one pulled her phone out and typed something on it. Looks like at least she is willing to communicate this way. That's a start. I don't find many people willing to do this. People just have it in their head that all deaf people can lip read 100% of everything. I was pretty good back then, but not anymore.

I nodded. There isn't really anything else I can say to that question. It's not like I even have much of a story.

I'm Yō

I'm not sure what here she is referring to. Should I ask? Or should I just answer it both ways? I'm bad at this. Why didn't I just ask to tag along with some other group?

I'm here for the idol group preliminary event thing.

Oh. Guess I should've saw that one coming. Should I leave it at that? What if she sees me there? Ugh. I can't decide what to do.

Actually, I'm part of one of the acts

Sarah seemed shocked. Once Leah saw the text as well, she shared the same expression. Can't say I blame them. I'm probably the first deaf person they've ever met to begin with.

I shook my head.

I just dance. I don't sing

Aqours

It seemed they knew the group name. Maybe they've run into some of the other members before?

You know us?

I guess this explains the captions now?

I tried to keep the mood lighter. More or less just for me. I don't like this conversation too much.

Oh? What's the name?

Maybe that's our goal too.

I actually don't know if that is our goal. I assume it is. That should get more students to join our school, right? I should really start asking these questions.

They left after that. Great. I've ended up making some enemies from the look of it. Just great. What do I do now?

Should I tell anyone? Maybe just mentioning them will be good enough for now. I should see if they know about them already.

I looked at my phone. I was texted. Chika decided we should all meet up somewhere. After I check the address, I realized that was where I was at already. Looks like I just have to wait.

A few moments later, Chika and Riko came here. They both seemed to be surprised I was here already.

"Why're you here already?"

"I found my way here earlier." I explained simply.

"Well, now we just wait for everyone else." Chika plopped down onto the ground.

We joined her on the ground. We sat in silence for a while.

"I have a question. What exactly is the goal of this group?" I decided to ask.

"We have to win Love Live so we can save our school!" Chika replied.

"Okay." I shrugged.

I hope that's something we can achieve then. If not, Chika will be pretty upset. I don't want to see that. She's put a lot of work into this.

"Do you think we can do this?" I asked.

"Are you saying that because of yourself?" Chika asked.

"No. I just feel like we aren't really that good compared to other groups." I signed.

Chika pouted, "We are fine."

"She has a point, Chika. We haven't done much yet. Most of the other groups we're up against are a lot more advanced." Riko cut in.

"We'll get really good then!" Chika stated.

She's really determined. Let's hope this works out then.