Dream Star

Lila didn"t know why but felt very rushed in terms of time. Her thoughts broke up when Haruka suddenly stood. She watched as he made his way over to the bed.

"Haruka?"

"Come here."

She obediently made her way over, and his hands gently ran through her hair, "Even if I didn"t ask, you would have skipped the party, anyway?"

Lila nodded, "I was angry about what happened last time. They always inquire about our relations.h.i.+p rather than the tournament."

"Didn"t you expect this? That"s why you decided to hold a press conference."

Lila slumped her head down on his chest as he caressed her hair, "I know, but you"d think they"d mention Yori"s decision too," Lila knew after all, that Yori has always been hesitant about getting involved with the higher-ups in the entertainment industry. However, as her partner and someone whose popularity and talent is similar to her own. For a while now she has been such requests, "And ours to reform, we"ve been a unit for a while now. But other than the first conference we held. n.o.body has asked much."

They all had to sacrifice so much after all.

"Do you regret it?

She shook her head, "Of course not, I don"t do things that don"t have meaning."

It would be illogical to do so, under such circ.u.mstances. The decision Yori made to remain beside her, to not just be an idol. But to become someone who shapes the entertainment industry, she will respect it. The decision she made to compete against her in the upcoming tournaments they just announced in the conference too.

The decision to continue DEVIL too came with many sacrifices. Yet the media are having fun with it. Selia and Kiryu, her and Haruka. The media intend to blow up the whole matter for a very long time. So even if she wants to remain distance, she will see him and whenever they meet or talk. It will end up like it did the other day.

Haruka brushed her bangs away and gently kissed her eyelids.

"Are you tired? If you were, you should have told me sooner."

"If I did, then you"d stop playing the guitar sooner," Lila said, she is glad that she got to spend time with Haruka the way she did just now.

"I heard your bodyguard found out."

"Before he gets here, he will have to board a plane We still have time to relax," If she closed her eyes though, she"s afraid that it will disappear again — this comforting presence. Lila snuggled into his hold.

Haruka laces their hands together, "Calm down. I won"t be leaving you either, sorry for causing you trouble earlier."

"If you"re sorry, give me your cigarettes and the stuff he gives you."

"Don"t get all pouty even if it"s cute. They"re all in my place, so I don"t have them on me now."

In his place, "The apartments around Alasa ward? I heard that there"s an amazing view?" Lila asked. Though they lived together, Lila knew Haruka still had several apartments back in j.a.pan.

"And the place is practically perfect for nonstop practice. Since all the apartments are built in with music equipment and CDs. Want to come?"

"Yes!"

"But if you do, I may attack you."

Lila rolled her eyes, "So, what do you call what you"re doing now?"Lila said, she doesn"t know when but he undid her outfit zipper and had his hands roaming on her back.

"Just having a feel. You"re soft."

He"s such an idiot. However, she recalled the state he was no longer than 4 hours ago. It"s too dangerous to leave him alone; maybe she should move in with him after all. If she always stays with him, then that man can"t get to him. There"s that, and her heart will be more at ease. Lila brushed her fingers on his face,

"Is this, going to end up being a cliche let"s look into each other"s eyes moment?"

Lila laughed, "Ah haha haha, somehow that doesn"t suit our images though?"

"There is a first for everything," Lila didn"t get a chance to reply to his words though when she felt his lips on hers.

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Meanwhile, back in London - Stadium

A girl with caramel colored hair was standing in the foyer waiting for a name to be called out. This is the first time she"s ever heard of using a concert venue for a party. Then again since it"s the prestigious Dream Stars tournament,

A place like this doesn"t suit her. She may be the heir to her household. She may have been raised in manners benefiting that of the elite. However, Yori can say without hesitation that these places don"t suit her at all. Right now, she was questioning her current attire.

Is wearing such a short dress like this okay to such a grand party? She"s pretty sure she saw the others wearing kimonos and long gowns. Yori exhales deeply, what"s more, Soichiro got mad at her. It"s only natural for him to be after all their relations.h.i.+p is a secret from the members of the public. If somebody were to figure out the relations.h.i.+p they have with each other, it would cause a huge stir. The members of the paparazzi group spy are probably lurking around somewhere here too. They have to be careful; she knows that.

If the Paparazzi finds out that she spends so much time with Soichiro, then they"ll a.s.sume things.

Soichiro does everything better than everyone else. But he lacks feelings; she knows that he"s like this. If she listened to Soichiro for everything, she would also become a cold-blooded person. What does she do? She doesn"t even have the right to cry anymore. Her thoughts broke off when Kotori appeared beside her.

"Hey, Yori-chan have you seen Ari-chan?"

"No," Yori paused, "That"s odd? She isn"t here yet?"

Kotori shook her head, "It"s about to start. And you two were meant to do a duo show together."

"...Where"s Karas.h.i.+ma?"

"Gone," Maika said.

Her sweat fell, don"t tell her ---- the two skipped out?!! This party is important. Yori couldn"t believe this, is this really happening? Lila ditching her that one time aside to spend time with Karas.h.i.+ma, now she is even neglecting her work. "A bad influence," Yori repeated those words in her head. Karas.h.i.+ma Haruka is definitely a bad influence. Otherwise why on earth would Lila skip?