Dream Star

This man is Ichiko Daiki, a member of senpai and Ameno-senpai"s group Seven Stars . While they are the second most promoted group in star company, they aren"t internationally famous like the G.o.d5 . But individually, the seven of them are very famous . If only they were famous as a group . Still, her sweat fell when she saw the look in his eyes and the cold presence . Here it comes, well at least it wasn"t the other one .

All over, the others also reacted, "Fast pinch me, quickly . pinch me!"

"Good G.o.d, he"s so handsome! I"ve never seen anybody who looks like this before . "

Weren"t these girls fangirling about Kiryu before? Lila recognized them . Quick to jump sides, huh? Then again, even somebody like her knew that Ichiko Daisuke is considered handsome . Lila thought so before too . When they first met Lila thought he was a Prince .

"I"m going crazy! What exactly is going on . . . how come he"s here?"

At that comment, Daiki broke the girls squealing .

There were some amongst the group who may have noticed since they wore a fearful expression on their face, "Whose acting did you say was mediocre, is that anything you should be saying to my student?"

At that comment, the remaining people who were insulting her could no longer say anything, or rather they were all looking at her like they just saw a ghost . Lila sweat continued to fall, why are people that surprised? Maybe it"s because she doesn"t hang around with the Seven stars member as much as she did . In middle school, it was common to be with them every day .

Student, huh? While Daisuke-kun helped her with singing . The one who mainly taught her about music was that person, Tachibana Ameno . Lila recalled the conversation that occurred last night and deeply sighed . There was something she didn"t ask him . Lila doubts she would get another chance to do so anytime soon .

"Student? Wait . . . Ichiko Daisuke taught Teras.h.i.+ma Lila how to…"

It didn"t take long for the crowd around Selia to disperse . It seemed like once they figured out the meaning behind Daisuke-kun"s words, n.o.body wanted to comment anymore . Most of the group focused on trying to escape . The girl looked as though she wanted to say something . However, the girls a.s.sistant was quickly dragging her away .

When they all left, Lila let"s out a relieved sigh that she didn"t know she was holding back .

Daisuke turned to her with a troubled look on his face, "Why do you always get into trouble, Lilsan?"

Lila rolled her eyes at that comment . She indeed gets in trouble a lot . But most of the times it isn"t because of her . "Um, this time around, I did nothing," Lila shrugged, "I figured going down this route would be quicker for me . "

"Next time even if it takes you longer, go down the longer route . You"ll spend more time arguing here . "

Well, she can"t say anything to that .

"Your presence is terrifying for someone with the prince t.i.tle," Takes.h.i.+ commented .

"I don"t want to hear that from the person who almost became violent . "

"I didn"t, though . "

"Your spear is out of its case, but," Daisuke trailed off and a huge smile appeared on his face, "But you protected her well as usual . "

Takes.h.i.+ sighed, "A bit late aren"t you? You should have gotten us at the entrance . I think people seem to forget Seven stars connection to Lila because of her G.o.ddrss4 status . "

Daisuke chuckled, "Indeed, why did they look that surprised?"

"Maybe Princess Lila should pay more attention to us . "

Lila pouted, "I just came back, you know . Don"t act like a kid seeking attention . "

Takes.h.i.+"s eyes twitch in annoyance, "Who is a kid?"

"Don"t you two get along as usual?"

This is getting along to him? Lila sighed," Daisuke-kun, did you um need me for something?"

"I heard you"d be here and was wondering if you want to watch the rehearsal?" Daisuke asked .

Her eyes brightened up . "For a Night in the Dream? Really? I can?"

"I already asked for permission . How about it?"

Though Daisuke was asking her, it was clear that he was looking over at Takes.h.i.+ for permission .

"Princess, filming for the movie starts later . Don"t be late . I"ll go on ahead to make sure it"s safe," Takes.h.i.+ said .

Lila nodded . "Okay, thank you . "

Besides, if it"s that play, then she would get a chance to see that person act . Lila hasn"t seen him act in a very long time .

. . . .

The practice room was quite large and fit so many people . Rather, when Lila scanned the room, her eyes widened . Wahhhhh, there are so many famous people here . It"s like a cave filled with treasure . Daisuke pulled out a chair and told her to sit down, Lila does so . She felt awkward, being the only one sitting down . But people were too absorbed in their practice to notice her .

Daisuke chuckled, "Impressed?"

"I am!" Lila heard that the team for this musical would compromise of loads of famous people . But even then Lila didn"t think it would be like this . It"s impressive all right . Her thoughts broke off when she caught a glimpse of the person she came here to see .

"Daisuke, are you ready?" somebody called out to him .

"Yes," he turned to her, "Stay put in the corner for a bit, so you can see how well he acts . "

Lila nodded and watched as Daisuke left .

Right, she has to stay put . This will be a good learning lesson for her . Still, it"s difficult sitting down, when there are so many famous people here . She"s so tempted to talk to everyone and learn about them . Her gaze fell on Ameno-senpai, but, "even now this person has the strongest presence . "

Somebody calls start, and Ameno-senpai leads the opening . Lila immediately noticed something .

Woah, what a strong aura! Ameno-senpai"s always had such a strong presence . But this is on a completely different scale . Come to think of it back then . . when Kyoko-nee came to visit from being in the monastery . . a year or two before Mother left .

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Teras.h.i.+ma Household - Living Room -203X

Her sister had just come back earlier this morning, and Lila had spent the whole morning staring at her . Sister keeps getting prettier every year, how on earth does she fit in with those people in the monastery? Kyoko chuckled, "Lilchan, why don"t we watch something interesting?"

"Interesting?"

Her sister looked around and nodded, "Father isn"t here, so it should be fine . "

So it"s something father wouldn"t approve of? Her sister placed something into the player, and Lila"s eyes brightened, "Music?!"

Kyoko chuckled, "I"m glad you know what it is . "

"Because Kiryu likes it, um, this is a live concert?"

"Yes, it"s one of the concerts Mother partic.i.p.ated in with her friends before . There"s also a concert from Kiryu-kun"s friends . "

Does that mean she will see father or Ren-san performing too? Lila sat in silence and watched for a bit . After she watched for a few minutes though, Lila suddenly got up from her seat and tugged on her sister"s arm . It was from the second tape with Kiryu"s friends; something caught her attention .

"Onee-chan, Onee-chan . This person…who?!"

"Ara, ara . Out of all the people you point out . "

Lila stared at her with expected eyes, and her sister replied, "His name is Tachibana Ameno-kun, he"s Masaru-san and Miysan"s son . "

Tachibana Ameno… Her gaze landed on the person on the screen . "Onee-chan, I"m in love !!"

"With Ameno-kun?"

Lila nodded .

"I wouldn"t let Kiryu-kun hear that . "

Lila immediately understood and shook her head, "Ah um no…that"s not it . "

"Oh, so that"s what you meant . Ah ah, to think I"ve been showed up by Ameno-kun . But well having a person you admire will help you s.h.i.+ne more . "

"I can s.h.i.+ne like Mother?"

Her sister lightly taps her forehead, " You"ll find your own radiance . "

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Present

Before Lila knew his name, she was already watching him on TV a lot . So when Kyoko-nee came to visit, she asked her knowing that her sister knew all the famous entertainment stars . Even with her sister confined to the monastery, she was still more up to date with the entertainment industry . Naturally "music" became forbidden after what happened with Ren-san, so she couldn"t watch the entertainment news or singing programs when mother was at home . Lila didn"t mind though; she understood why . She didn"t want to make her mother upset .

After Lila learned this, she slowly began to collect loads of clippings of his performances . Secretly, of course . One day though her mother caught her but instead of being mad . She sat and watched with her . " That person, reminds me exactly of my beloved senpai too . You"ve chosen a good role model . "

In the years after the incidence . That must have been one of the rare occasions that Lila saw her mother smile . A good role model, huh? While his actions are indeed questionable at times . Lila knew that he meant well . If it weren"t for him, Lila doubted she would have grown to love music this much .

This was the person she admires .