Dream Star

When she was sure Haruka was fast asleep, Lila found herself leaving.

At first, she wasn"t sure where she was going, she could just go jogging. But realising how unfamiliar she was with the area, she realised that wouldn"t be such a good idea and found the room rented out as a dance studio. Lila exhales deeply. She can"t lose focus anymore. Even more so after that press conference. Everyone, everyone"s working hard.

She can"t be the only one not doing anything. Since she came here, what has she done? She hasn"t done anything significant. Absolutely nothing. Even her debut was half-hearted, even if she had to hold herself back to prevent herself from being discovered. To perform that way was far too cowardly of her.

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"So…do you have one? A request. "

Ah…a request. Something she"s always wanted from Kiryu. ..

"I want. .I want to feel your warmth more, for you to touch me seriously. To see a different side of you that I haven"t before."

"Even if that side of me is dangerous?"

In his eyes, she can see it. Pain. Sorrow. No, she"s always known about it. Even when they are together, he may be at ease but there"s always the pain. Its because the love he has for her is so strong, that there"s a terrible seed of desire. Back then, when he first wanted to touch her and she refused, and yet stayed beside him. It was quite clear that he was struggling to keep himself in check. It was so painful for him. In order not to hurt her, he did anything, even if it meant inflicting pain on others for her sake.

"I want you to touch me. And I want to touch you too."

There"s no need to address what he just said now. From her words alone, she wants to convey it to him properly.

"…That"s pretty straight forward of you. ..Is that a pickup line? "

A pick up line??

"Whats a pick up line Kiryu?" Lila asked, puzzled.

". ..Uh…of course. Well, no matter. "

She conveyed all her feelings in those words just now. But this reaction seems pretty lacking. Her thoughts broke off when he raised his hand to her cheek, ah. . ! Kiryu smiled gently, "As you wish madame. Before you leave, I"ll jump at you unexpectedly without warning with the intention of being serious."

Lila laughed softly, "En, okay."

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Kiryu, she really missed him.

Haruka is able to fill the gap in her heart slightly, and she"s able to forget her problems. However, that"s escaping from reality. Even the joyful moments she just spent with him, were all to fill the loneliness in her heart. She"s terrible, she"s using someone to fill the s.p.a.ce you used to fill. She wanted to...get to know him. But, that sort of thought. Isn"t it simply because she"s apart from Kiryu?

The person, she wanted to get to know more.

To get closer.

To feel the warmth ...

All of that is for Kiryu. Only him. From the very beginning...

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Unable to sleep, Yumeko found herself making her way to the s.p.a.ce they reserved for a practice room in the hotel. She might as well get some practise time in.

"Lilchan..." Yumeko murmured.

She wondered if she really has the right to stand by your side. When they first met, she was pleasantly surprised that Lilchan was a lot more cheerful than the image she portrayed on TV. She was pleasantly surprised that the two of them were able to get along, despite their different status.

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"That"s perfect…you see.." Lila watched as the girl started drawing at rapid speed, "In my town, there"s this place you can specifically go to perform shows. It"s an idol theme park. A sparkling area where anyone can become an idol. But there are certain requirements for it. Oh, but if I had one, I"ll debut at number one on the Oricon charts. The tickets to my events will sell out in a heartbeat. I"ll set off on a dream wide tour and live up the celebrity dream life. My popularity explodes and I blast off and debut in s.p.a.ce.."

"So it is about being an idol after all?"

"I"m just getting started. If I was athletic, I"d make sure to call my jump, dream super jump - the jump turns out into me flying. I"d sprout beautiful angel wings."

"Ah-huh…"

"…Oh, but I"m always dreaming about rice b.a.l.l.s that contain cute ingredients. And I want to dream about marrying a prince who will one day sweep me up my feet. And the world tour, instead of just being with me. I want to dream of going on a world tour with you."

"Ah, I want to dream about that too."

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It was the first time someone had listened to her talk about her dreams... It was then when she understood, even those top idols all have dreams that are similar to others. They are just like any other person. The next time she meets Lilchan, she wants to..be able to talk to her more freely again.

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Since he learned of the girl"s warmth, Haruka has had a hard time sleeping when she isn"t around. So when the girl woke up; and left. He immediately followed her. Thankfully, the girl wasn"t doing anything dangerous and he sighed in relief seeing that she entered the practice room. She"s going to practice this late?

When he thinks of it though, it"s not unusual for her.

Come to think of it, last year. He gave her some pretty harsh advice.

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Her cold image and the cheerful her, he knows these sides of her very well. But when she"s on screen. He"s always felt as though she was deliberately suppressing something, "My true self...huh... " Lila repeated.

He wasn"t too harsh there was he? She wanted advice.

"In other words, I just have to show my real ability?"

"Yeah." he trailed off, "I know you must have your reasons for holding back this entire time. However you"re an idol who adores and respects her fans, and in turn, respected and adored in the same manner back. You shouldn"t be keeping any secrets from them. It"ll only continue to be painful for you. Though showing it right away might get you bashed by the media, you have loads of people who already care and support for you. Don"t forget that. "

"I see, I got it. It"s still scary but I"ll do my best. Thanks."

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Then again, he did follow it up with some decent words. The hard-working her, where does she get her motivation from? What drives her? Is it, her feelings for Austin Kiryu? That thought irritated him; but he wasn"t angry for long when he found that she had stopped and looked at the entrance of the doorway, "Haruka?"

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…..

Contrary to how speechless he was, Haruka found himself revealing his location and the girl"s eyes light up; as he made his way over, "Did I wake you?"

"Sort of."

"Um, were you watching long?"

"Yeah."

Lila laughed softly, "Then, I want some advice! Mr demon judge and manager. "

"Sure."

"Alright!"

Seeing the girl"s little victory pose, his lip curve to a smile. Well, it ought to be fine. Spending peaceful moments with her, from time to time.