Nozomi becomes more conscious of Eli after overhearing her conversation with Nico. Will Nozomi finally be able to overcome her apprehensions and allow herself to fall in love?

Thanks to witnessing a love confession between two girls and chancing upon a NicoMaki moment, Eli realises her feelings towards Nozomi. How will she deal with her feelings, especially since Nozomi constantly hints at her apprehensions on falling in love?

It's the night before the finals of Love Live!, and Eli's fear of the dark kicks in as the rest of the group lies asleep. Good thing Nozomi is there to comfort her...

A Nico x Nozomi doujin series. Series list: 1. **Our Handshake** / Anata to Akushu (あなたと握手); released at Comiket 87 2. **I trust you** ; released at Love Impact! 3. **little by little** ; released at Bokura no Love Live! 9 4. **Still Far Away** ; released at Comiket 89 5. **How to Hold That Hand** / Sono Te no Tsunagikata (その手の繋ぎ方); released at Bokura no Love Live! 12