In a red lighted room somewhere in Tengu City…

A shady looking man was carefully developing photos of a celebrity he took. It was a picture of a pop idol with a man trying to block the view of the camera flash.

"(chuckles) Thanks to that picture the popularity of Asakura Hiyori has gone down a lot." A man in the room said.

"Oh, you don't say?" The shady man asked.

"You must be getting a lot of hate mail after that huh? A guy like you has to really watch his back."

"Now if I live my life always watching my back, I'd never be able to take the pictures that I do. So chief, want to know who my next target is? Cause she's a blast from the past."

"Oh? Is that so? Who is it then Saegusa?" He asked. Saegusa then pulled a picture out revealing the spirit idol Miku Izayoi.

"Well I'll be damned. Tsukino Yoimachi? I thought we've seen the last of her after I made that scandal about her and ruined her reputation."

"She's going by the name Miku Izayoi now. Whether or not that's her real name or stage name is unknown. But word on the street is that she is a real man hater. Other than that not much else is known about her. Except that she was seen at a cosplay event with someone." Upon further inspection, the picture had both Miku and Shido (who was wearing a mask at the time) at the cosplay park they were during Natsumi's game.

"Either way, I want her as your next target. Make the photos good and you'll get a big bonus."

"Got it."

The next day...

Miku was at a radio station being interviewed by a host alongside Shido. Miku's manager had been in an accident and will be in the hospital for the next few days so Shido (thanks to Ratatoskr) is now filling in for Kurebayashi Tsubaru.

"And now live here in our studio I'm speaking with the No.1 singing sensation Miku Izayoi!" The radio host exclaimed.

"Thanks for having me!" Miku said with enthusiasm. That's one of the many things Shido loved about Miku. Not only has her personality changed to being bubbly but childish, she now looks a lot happier now than she did before her powers were sealed.

"Now I've got a question from a listener. Izayoi-san, what kind of artist do you see yourself in the future? Are you planning to become more than just a singer?" Miku was hesitate at first to answer, but when I smiled at her while nodding, she quickly answered.

"At the moment, I want to just make people happy with songs. Although I would love to do this more often. Being able to interact with my wonderful fans like this makes me happy." Miku said with a charming smile. Shido couldn't help but smile as well.

"Well then in that case, I'll be sure to have you on the air with us more often then. Now before I get to the other questions I have for you, a fan has asked to play your hit song. Here's "Summer Girl" by Miku Izayoi.

Summer Girl is the song from the movie Mayuri Judgement.

That was when cameras started flashing when Miku turned to the window to wave to her fans. Shido however saw someone in the crowd that caught his attention since the man was shady looking.

"Hey Kotori, do you see the guy with the long black hair and brown jacket?" Shido asked quietly into his earpiece.

"Yeah Shido. We have a visual. Like you I'm getting a bad vibe off him so I'll keep watch. But just in case, I'm going to have a few of us from Ratatoskr go down there to keep watch."

"Ok, thanks little sis."

"No problem big bro."

2 hours later...

After the interview, Shido and Miku were picked up by Reine in her car so that the two could spend some time together at the Itsuka residence alongside the other spirits.

"Darling, thank you for filling in for my manager. I really appreciate it. Especially since it was a so sudden."

"Sure Miku, anything for you." Shido said smiling before looking away. Miku couldn't help but blush.

"Hey, Darling?" Shido turned to see Miku with her eyes closed and hands together, pleading for a kiss. Shido blushed for a moment but took Miku's hands in his before leaning in to kiss her. But before he could...

"Shido stop! That guy from earlier is almost behind you!" Shido stopped and instead of facing the back of the car, he looked in the rear view mirror and saw the man from the radio station. He was now driving almost close to Reine's car until he was within 5 feet of them.

"Reine!"

"I see him!" She said before sharply turning right with the man following closely behind.

"Darling what's wrong?" Miku asked in a concerned voice.

"Miku don't look! That guy is a scandalist who wants to take your picture!"

"Oh, ok..." Shido held her hand to assure her that everything was going to be fine which made her feel a little better. He then looked up to see that it was the infamous scandal artist Saegusa. He heard about him before because of a recent scandal about Miku's friend Asakura Hiyori. He knew that Miku would be next but didn't think it was going to be this soon.

"Darling?"

"That guy behind us is Saegusa. The guy that made that scandal about Hiyori-san. Don't worry, I'll make sure he doesn't hurt you." This made Miku smile while blushing.

"Thanks Darling..."

"Mmm. Kotori!"

"We're on it! Kawagoe! Kannazuki"

"Right!" Saegusa looked at his mirror as soon as he heard the sound of a siren. He pulled over and pounded his dashboard out of frustration.

"Dammit! You got lucky Miss Izayoi, next time you won't get away from me that easily." He said as he watched Reine's car drive away.

Back with Shido & Miku

Shido turned around and saw that Saegusa got pulled over by the 'police' (Ratatoskr in disguise). He made a sigh of relief.

"That was way to close, thanks Kotori.)

"No problem Shido. But just in case, we will use the transporter to bring Miku home instead. Can't be too careful."

"Right." That was when Miku laid her head down on Shido's shoulder while realizing he was still holding Miku's hand.

"Thank you Darling, for all that you do for me."

"You're welcome Miku."

Reine then pulled over and entered the garage of the Itsuka residence to avoid being spotted. They all walked in and saw that all the spirits alongside Mana were waiting for them in the living room.

"Hey Shido, Miku, we heard everything from Kotori, are you three okay?" Tohka asked.

"Awww. Tohka-san is worried about us. Well then how about a kiss so I can fill even better?!" Miku exclaimed while stretching her arms. That was when all the girls quickly hid behind the couch to avoid Miku's yuri advances.

"Oh boooo! You're all so stingy!" Shido couldn't help but give a wry smile.

'Don't worry, Miku, I won't let that guy hurt you.' Shido said in his mind while clenching his fist.

After calming everyone down, Shido made dinner for everyone and they all ate together. Once it got dark, Kotori transported both Shido and Miku onboard Fraximus and then towards Rindouji All girls Private School.

"Darling, again, thank you for that you and Kotori did for me today."

"Of course. Just like at DEM, I'll keep my promise to keep you safe."

"Well, before Kotori sends me home, will please give me a goodbye kiss?"

"Sure." Shido cupped Miku's cheeks and kissed her. After what seemed like forever, the two broke apart and the spirit idol waved goodbye before being transported into her room.

"You sure are quite protective of her aren't Shido?" Shido turned around to see his sister smirking while a lollipop was in her mouth.

"And so what if I am?"

"Arararara? Could it be that my big brother has fallen for the spirit idol?" She asked while covering her mouth with her hand.

"Wha-what? What are you saying?" Shido exclaimed while his face was red.

"Well look at that blush! I must of hit a nerve there!"

"You're just imagining things!"

"I hope you remember that my Ratatoskr phone lets me check your heart rate. Your gawking right now." She said while holding up her phone which revealed a screen with a heart and rate number.

"Crap! Ok fine! You win! Look let's just get some sleep and be prepared for tomorrow ok?!"

"Whatever you say lover boy!" Kotori said in a teasing tone. The two were transported home to get some rest. Shido however couldn't fall asleep. Especially after what Kotori said. He then looked at a picture of him (as Shiori) and Miku while on their date when Mayuri manifested due to that spirits emotions of jealously.

'Maybe she's right...' Shido then put the picture down and started to close his eyes.

'No matter what, I'll protect you, Miku...' He then drifted off into sleep with that last thought.

Well that's the end of the first chapter, it was my first fanfic in a long time since this is a new account. I hope you enjoyed it! I love Shido and Tohka, I do love the Shido x Miku pairing and wanted to make a love story about the two. Anyway, the next chapter will be out soon! Also, let me know if you want me to do other pairings, like the Shido x Mio story I'm working on. Till Next Time!