Dream Star

He has female clothes here, but this.." Something Lilchan would wear…"

"Thank you for letting me get dried up."

It would be unfortunate if she caught a cold.

"Your welcome. Are you hungry?"

"Ah...you don"t have to trouble yourself…"

"It"s fine. I already made dinner in advance."

In advance and he was looking for Lilchan? She feels bad for this person. He still loves Lilchan a lot. But Kotori had watched Karas.h.i.+ma Haruka for so long. So she understands full well that person has only ever loved Teras.h.i.+ma Lila. These two guys both love Lilchan a lot, but only one person can win.

"This is really good."

Kiryu laughed, "I"m glad."

What a mysterious person. She"s never paid much attention to him before. Then again, when it came to men, she was always far too shy. That slowly got better when she was older, but...it was still awkward. Kotori was fully aware that eating without talking was awkward. But other than Lila, the two of them don"t have anything in common.

The CD player flickered on because she accidentally pressed a b.u.t.ton on the remote by her feet.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.

"Schubert"s Ave Maria."

Kotori glanced over at Kiryu with wide eyes. Ah?

"You also listen to cla.s.sical music?

Kiryu nodded, "Yeah, it"s relaxing."

"Pardon me for saying so, but I got a completely different impression from you."

Laughter escaped his lips, "Don"t mind it; everybody says that. But yeah, it"s refres.h.i.+ng for a change. Would you believe me if I told you I was a piano protege?"

"Really?"

Kiryu smiled, "Interested?"

Since she"s here, she might as well. Kotori nodded, and Kiryu walked over to the piano. It did surprise her when she saw the piano in the room, but even then, she didn"t think much of it. Earlier she was far too nervous; the bathroom she used was in his room after all.

Ah, this is, "This is Chopin"s waltz of the little dog."

Kiryu smiled, "Hm, correct."

He"s playing so elegantly; she wouldn"t have expected it from him. This person is filled with surprises.

….

Kotori thinks back to what she overheard yesterday and slumped on her bed. So those two, this entire thing was an act? Kotori did feel relieved, but somehow she got a bad feeling from all of this. Karas.h.i.+ma Haruka isn"t a bad person, that much Kotori already understood. However, she"s heard many disturbing rumors and even confirmed it. Still, what about that person? "It was nice talking to you like this. I hope we can do it again sometime."

She hugged the pillow and sighed. What is she thinking? That"s Austin Kiryu, the person Lilchan cares about deeply. Don"t get any strange ideas. Then again, this is probably because she isn"t used to men.

"Sister!!!" her doors opened revealing her brother.

"Ivan, don"t just enter my room…" Kotori sighed when she saw her brother.

"But y—your friend, uh Teras.h.i.+ma Lila is here."

Lilchan?!

...

"That took me by surprise. I didn"t think you"d come here."

Lila laughed, "I"m sorry for coming unannounced. I had some free time and thought we haven"t spoken in a while. Ah, I bought some cookies! Let"s eat it together."

Her gaze softened, Lilchan really is a kind person. Thankfully her parents already bought tea and plates up earlier. She didn"t want to go back downstairs and be hara.s.sed.

"So uh, you overheard the other day…"

Kotori smiled, "I won"t tell anybody. I figured there was something strange about you being so calm."

"Thank you…"

"It feels like you"re carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders even now," Kotori trailed off and grabbed hold of Lila"s hands. "You"re not alone Lilchan, I want you to remember that."

Lila nodded happily, "I know that now, but I suppose I have been more stressed than usual lately. Thank you, Kotori."

Afterwards, the two of them happily ate snacks and chatted. It felt like so much time had pa.s.sed since she could speak with Lilchan like this. It truly felt refres.h.i.+ng.

"Kotori, Kotori. Why do you have Kiryu"s jacket?"

"Eh? Uh…" Kotori trailed off. Lilchan can recognize it? Even though it"s not a special jacket or anything. "You see after the broadcast yesterday. I had to walk home."

Lila beamed happily, "And Kiryu helped you, right?! Kiryu is very kind!"

".."

Lilchan almost seems like a child when she talks about Austin Kiryu.

"Also, Kiryu, you know Kiryu is usually…"

For the next hour or so, all Lilchan spoke about is Kiryu. It seems like Lilchan is very fond of Austin Kiryu. But. "You love Karas.h.i.+msan?"

Lila laughed awkwardly, "Honestly; sometimes I wonder what I"m thinking liking that man. But, un. I love Haruka more than I loved Kiryu."

This must be the first time she"s heard Lilchan say it.

"Kotori-chan, do you like Kiryu?"

"Huh? Uh, I barely know him."

"But you"ve spoken to him more than once, right? Can you try to be friends?"

"Lilchan must be worried about him." Kotori thought. Austin Kiryu can"t talk to anybody about his feelings regarding Lila anymore because of their mutual friends. It would be awkward for both sides.

….

"Haruka? Why are you here?"

"I came to pick you up. I have some time, can we go somewhere together?"

Lila"s eyes heightened. "Together?" she trailed off and glanced over at her.

Kotori smiled, "It"s fine, Lilchan, thank you for visiting me. Spend the rest of the day together."

"Wait for me in the car."

Lila bent over and gently kissed Haruka"s cheeks. "Okay, I"m going."

When Lila left, Haruka placed some photos on the table.

Kotori"s eyes widened when she saw the pictures. "This…"

"You probably don"t mean anything by it. But the media want to target those close to Lila, and well, Austin Kiryu isn"t seen with girls outside the G.o.ddess4."

"I apologize for causing problems. I"ll clarify this .."

Haruka shook his head, "Don"t bother. I already paid them not to publish it."

Ah?

"Your Lila"s friend. Of course, I"d do this, just be careful from now on. Your already a big star, while your fame isn"t on the same level as Lila"s. Just partic.i.p.ating in the compet.i.tion and scoring highly every time is enough to draw attention."

"Right," Kotori nodded. "I"ll be careful."

"Yeah."

"And Karas.h.i.+msan? While the rumors are fake, I hope you heed the advice you gave me. People plot, deceive, and hurt each other. The entertainment circle, no society isn"t as kind as people make it out to be."

Haruka nodded and left without saying another word. Will things be okay? She"s a bit worried. Still, Kotori glanced down at the pictures on the table. To think the reporters are even following her now. From now on, she has to be very careful; she can"t do anything that will get Lila in trouble.

Spotting a lilac-colored bag from the corner of her eye. Kotori stood up, Lilchans stuff. She"s definitely going to need this. She left her house quickly and had been running for a few minutes when she found her friend.

"Lilchan, you forgot your…" Kotori stopped in mid-sentence when she saw the sight before her. Karas.h.i.+msan had Lilchan pinned against the wall one hand under her s.h.i.+rt, one hand on her thighs trailing towards G.o.d knows where. The sight was incredibly alluring.

Wh—wh- what are they doing in a public place? She heard from the others that these two were quite bold when displaying their affections. But she"s never personally run into them before.

"P—pardon me!" Kotori stammered.

Lila, however, shook her head, "Um, what is it?"

"Your bag."

"Ah, thank you."

Karas.h.i.+msan grunted and turned to the left, "Myou, take that from her."

"Wife…"

"Okay, okay, silly. Only once, but you have to go back soon; otherwise, the plan is ruined."

"How about if I don"t stop? Wife, you"re beautiful."

Lila chuckled, "You"re so silly."

Kotori walked back into the direction of her house, only to b.u.mp into someone.

…

"I apologize for getting your clothes dirty. Please feel free to use the shower…."

Thank goodness her parents left the house. She wouldn"t know how to explain this.

"Thanks. Then I"ll use it for a bit."

Kotori awkwardly stood by the door, why was he near this area?

"I came to see Lila."

At that comment, her eyes widened, "Ah, she..uh…"

"It"s fine, I already saw."

And he"s okay with it? No, it"s not that he is okay with it. It"s more like he"s gotten used to things. This man has a strange tolerance for everything.

After a few minutes, Austin Kiryu walked out of the shower. Kotori, however, hadn"t realized until he was hovering over her shoulder. "Huh, you"re a songwriter too?"

Kotori"s cheeks flushed in embarra.s.sment as she desperately tried to hide the music. But it was already too late. Kiryu picked it up.

"This is pretty good."

Kotori looked at him, dumbfoundedly, "Don"t give me unnecessary flattery. I know I can"t write music well. But, it"s always been a dream of mine to compose songs. The Dream stars main tournament first round isn"t a group one. I thought I"d sing my own individual song…"

"Then, go for it."

A deep sigh pa.s.sed her lips, "I don"t think it"s that simple.."

Kiryu picked up her guitar from the side, "Let me borrow this."

Eh? Kotori dumbly nodded, and Kiryu started to play some chords.