The lights of the dome where the concert for determining the opening artist of the Triple S was held has almost dimmed as the function is now over. The audience has started to leave as well as the performers.

A platinum-blond female ,wearing a plain white shirt and jeans is seen to be leaning against a car,or in other words a limo, apparently waiting for someone.At that time ,a group of seven boys are seen to be walking towards the female. Upon noticing the figures,she walks closer to them.

"Good job,guys!"the young woman named Catarina tells the seven boys. "You were amazing!" Some boys smile at her words while some grin.

The female again says, "But I'm sure you're tired.You could have taken a bit more time to rest and then return."

Eiji speaks with a smile," Don't worry Rin-chan. We're fine. Besides we can't keep you waiting for long for us."

"Nor can we let you get spotted." Van adds. "Now let's go home!"

"You're too energetic for someone who performed for the first time, old man,"Yamato remarks.

"Hey!"came from Van.

Everyone started getting into the limo. From the inside ,the limo was elegant and had painting of space in the roof of the car. In the right side sat Yamato, Van, Nagi and Shion. Kira, Eiji, Eiichi and Catarina sat on the left. The boys weren't on outfits they were seen to be wearing when performing. Rather they wore casual clothes. The car ride home began.

"I feel that it's a shame that you guys didn't enter formally," she says. The others nod at her words.

. . . . . . . An Hour Ago . . . . . . .

HEAVENS have finished their performance and have come down on the stage. The pillars and the gate have been retracted to the under stage. All the artists who have performed are now standing in the stage. Many of the performers had defeated looks on their faces. Catarina couldn't but feel bad for them as it was obvious that HEAVENS ,QUARTET NIGHT and STARISH had taken quite the lead.

A person probably the announcer takes the centre of the stage and stands in front of the mic. He opens a piece of paper and his eyes widen slightly.

I hope everything goes according to how Eiichi told. Otherwise we will lose a big chance. Catarina silently prayed for HEAVENS.

"First we have an announcement to make. HEAVENS who performed HEAVENS GATE has not been considered by the judges because they failed to formally enter."

Expected that much.

The members of STARISH and QUARTET NIGHT are caught off guard by it while Eiichi smirks as his glasses glint.

The audience starts chattering among themselves because of this announcement while the poor announcer tries to control them. "Quiet. Quiet please."

"That's not fair to HEAVENS." Voices rise from the audience.

As much as I'd like to agree on that, a part of us were also not fair in suddenly jumping out of nowhere.

The announcer raises his voice a little as he lacks attention," I will now announce the winner." The audience falls silent at that. " The opening artist is...."

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"Quartet Night!"

The members of STARISH look disappointed and frustrated. Though the members of Quartet Night doesn't look too happy themselves as they glance at each other. The female's ice blue eyes shift towards HEAVENS , only to find Eiichi, Nagi ,Van and Yamato smirking, Eiji letting a sigh , Kira and Shion bearing a more or less blank expression. In the other hand, the audience is creating a fuss.

"Please listen everyone," the usually happy-go -lucky leader of Quartet Night, Kotobuki speaks in a serious tone, "Quartet Night is declining the opportunity to become the opening artist."

This...Eiichi was right!

The members of STARISH gasp loudly and so are heard from the audience. One of the judges stands up ,"What? But-" However he is cut off by Quartet Night's Kurosaki Ranmaru.

"You heard the cheers of the audience."

Mikaze Ai, another member of the said group says," It's clear that Quartet Night ,HEAVENS and STARISH were equal."

"It would be rude to our fans if we became opening artist under these circumstances," The final member of Quartet Night, Camus finishes.

"Um ...excuse me-" the announcer tries to speak.

"Let Quartet Night, STARISH and HEAVENS perform again,"Kotobuki finally speaks his mind.

"Again?"Ittoki is heard to say.

"Compete?"Another member of STARISH, Kurusu Syo questions.

On the other side, Eiichi grins and says," Good.So good."

"Nii -san this turned out exactly how you said,"Eiji tells his brother.

"Yeah,"Kira agrees.

Laughing a little,Nagi says, "They can't ignore us now that they've seen our ultra best performance."

Beside him Van says ,"Wait for me my angels. "

Yamato hits his fists together and declares, "We'll plummel them."

"Stars show us the way," is heard from Shion.

The audience is chanting their favourite group's name. One of the judges stands up and starts speaking.

"I am Isurugi,chairman of the judging committee. The committee will examine this matter and announce the details at a later date."

With that the audience bursts into cheers.

. . . . . . .

"Still, everything happened just as Nii-san predicted," Eiji states.

"That's Eiichi after all!" Yamato remarks. Eiichi lets a chuckle at that.

"But why did they have to include STARISH in the decision? Didn't they lose to Quartet Night fairly?" Catarina questions.

"Because Quartet Night requested it?" Van also asks.

"It will be more interesting with them included," Eiichi replies,"But no matter who we are facing, HEAVENS will be victorious!"

"Agreed! And I'll write amazing songs to make that happen!" she says fired up.

"Amakusa wants to sing Rin's songs," Shion added. The others agreed on that.Shion wraps his arms around Nagi and leans on him.

"Waah! Shion, let me go!"

"Amakusa needs warmth to relax." Nagi just sighs.

"Anyways, how did it feel to perform for the first time,Eiji, guys?" Catarina asks with interest.

"It was amazing!I had lots of fun!" Van exclaims.

"Yep. I'm really happy to get to sing with you all." Eiji smiles brightly.

"I wanted to keep singing!" Yamato adds.

"Nothing gives Amakusa more joy than singing with HEAVENS, " Shion finished with a cute smile and hugging Nagi tighter .Although Nagi is acting annoyed ,he actually enjoys his company.

"I'm happy too..."Kira smiles.

"Good! This atmosphere truly belongs to HEAVENS!" Eiichi exclaims.

"I'm also glad that I get to write songs for you guys!" Catarina proclaims. They all share small smiles.

"Say Rinna, did you see Haruka there?" Nagi asks Catarina.

"Nope. She was probably on the other wing of the backstage."

"Catarina ,what about...him ?" Eiichi asks seriously. She stiffens slightly at the mention.

"Except on stage , I didn't see him. Don't worry ,I'm alright."

The boys cannot but sorry about their composer friend. Not wanting the atmosphere to be gloomy, Nagi changes the subject,"Mou! I'm hungry!"

"Me too," Yamato joins.

"We'll reach home soon," Kira answers.

The female thanked the blonds internally for changing the topic. Their ride to home ,the Raging Entertainment, soon ended.

To be continued.