Hello~ I'm mallory627 and I've always had a affinity for Uta no Prince sama! I saw the series since the beginning and have loved it ever since! I have always contemplated on making a series for it but I was always either busy or couldn't think of anything, but I really love my take on a OC that is neither an idol nor a Composer, but a designer and an Assistant. She will train to become an idol, but who knows if she will succeed or not? We can only find out through the story! Updates maybe irregular due to work and such, but I'll try my best! Thanks and happy reading!

Just a little notice about my OC, she has short brown hair cut in a pixie hair style, I couldn't really find a good place to describe it in the fic, also I suck at kind of describing hair without going off track! So now you know~

A Dream Come True...

Dazzling light shone down on her, music blaring through the speakers that surrounded the theater as people cheered and screamed her name. Sweat ran down her face as her breath was labored from the last intense song, but she continued on with a smirk, before continuing with the next song. She was graceful, sexy, spontaneous, determined; everything a master idol should be.

If only that was her.

Her teeth chewed on a pencil in thought, her brown bangs lightly covering her eyes as she watched the TV screen next to her desk. Mallory always watched her when she got a text or a message; it would be rather rude of her to miss her own sisters performance on the TV screen.

"If only I could be like the great 'LOR EL I'..." The girl muttered through her pencil, taking the utensil out of her mouth and setting it next to her sketch book. Mallory Nakagawa was a rather simply girl, with simple goals and expectations; one of them was wanting to be like her older sister, LOR EL I. Her real name was Emi Nakagawa, both girls born to a man from Japan, while their mother was from America. Her sister lived her dream, going to the prestigious Saotome Academy to learn her skills, and even got to into the Master Course and have her very own senpai to watch over her.

Mallory on the other hand, had difficulties when she was studying to become an idol; not getting accepted into Saotome Academy was one of them. She could still remember it like it was yesterday...

"Nakagawa, that name is familiar. You wouldn't happen to be related to Emi Nakagawa, would you?" One of the judges asked, her eyes leering towards Mallory curiously as she looked over the young girls file.

"Uh, yes! She's my older sister, actually." Mallory exclaimed nervously, her face flushed a light pink; getting used to people recognizing her sister was sill hard for her, especially when people started expecting her to be just like her older sister. She fidgeted in her seat lightly, glancing from side to side as she watched the judges.

"Fifteen years old, born into a normal income family, I also see that you have experience in designing for idols and scheduling. A rather...interesting list, for someone wanting to be an idol, and wanting to enroll in Saotome Academy; are you sure this is something you're qualified to do, put your all in?" The woman said back, her gaze back at the girl in front of her. Mallory jumped a little, before she nodded her head, a determined look in her eyes.

"Yes! I'm willing to do whatever it takes!" Mallory exclaimed, before the woman looked at her files once more, turning the page to her stats as an artist as well as her scores in the preliminary auditions. Her look of interest turned slowly began to disappear, eyeing the girl every few moments. Her scores were average, but ranging from average to below average, as well as written notes on things that had happened, such as sloppy dance work, stumbling during lyrics, and other problems.

"I'm sorry, but we can't accept you into the Academy; your record shows too many mistakes, and it seems that being an idol for you wouldn't be your number one priority," Mallory's smile fell as she heard the words come from the judges mouth, her hands shaking lightly. "however, you have experience with design. I see that you've made outfits for some idols in the past, your sister included, and you also have experience in scheduling as well." The woman looked at Mallory straight in the eyes, "You may not have what it takes to be an idol yet, but maybe you could work well in another department. We've been looking for someone to intern as a designer in training, as well as an assistant for idols. You would do well there, and you could learn more about the business. It could even help your chances of becoming an idol someday." Mallory gave a look of surprise, her brown eyes glimmering lightly from the news, not sure what to say.

"So," the judge looked at Mallory, "would you like to join the Agency?"

Mallory gave a blissful smile, remembering the memory fondly. It had been two years since that fateful day, and she was happily working as a designer and assistant for Saotome Agency. Some of her works had been shown in some magazines, and she couldn't be happier.

Though being an idol was her dream, the one thing she wanted to do. She wanted it more than anything, to be an idol just like her older sister. She promised her mother that she would do her best, even after...

"No." Mallory muttered to herself as she shook her head, not wanting to remember that part of her past; it was always too painful. "Though I wanted to be an idol, I'm happy here..." Even as she said that though, her heart still wavered, wanting what she had always dreamed of for so long. She had even thought of scheduling another audition for herself, but...

"Ma-lo-ry!" Arms wrapped around Mallory from the chair she sat in, ultimately trapping the poor girl as the sudden smell of what seemed to be strawberries entered her nostrils. A smile graced her lips as a laugh came out, the sudden feeling of shock washing away as she turned in her chair to see the dark red-haired idol herself.

"Tomochika! Don't scare me like that!" Mallory closed her sketch book as she got out of her chair and hugged her friend for a few moments, her thoughts of gloom being pushed to the back of her mind. "When did you get here? I thought you had a lesson to go to with your senpai?" Tomochika was one of her best friends she had met while working with the agency, the two becoming inseparable once they met. She was in the Master course as well, Mallory remembered, with Tomochika having her own senpai and going through the motions of becoming a true idol.

"Sakura-senpai gave me a break, so I decided to stop by your little work office and see how you're doing!" A smile graced her rose lipstick colored lips, as she sat down on the couch that graced Mallory's small office, looking around at the small trinkets and necessities that she had; bookshelf with books, a desk, a TV, among other things. It was a rather bland looking room, but her friend had begun to decorate it in some colorful things to give it some life. Tomochika gave a sigh however as she watched her friend get back to work.

"Don't you ever feel like you're all cooped up in here? Why not take a break and go out; I know this great cafe that sells all kinds of sweets you'll love!" The offer was rather tempting to Mallory, as she glanced at her schedule in some hope that she would have time. A look of apology came to Mallory's face as she looked at Tomochika.

"You know I can't Tomo-chan," Mallory gave a small smile to her friend, "I have a lot of work to do with these designs, plus I have to work out a schedule for my boss." Tomochika gave a sigh, giving her friend a sour look.

"But you're always cooped up in here; you've kept rescheduling for the past three weeks now," she gave a smile to ease her friend, "it'll be fun, I promise!" A few minutes passed as Mallory contemplated once more; she could always come back and finish, and it wouldn't take that long...

A sigh came as an eventual smile came to Mallory's lips, "Alright, but we're going to the sweets shop and that's it." A cheer came from Tomochika as she jumped from her seat, grabbing Mallory's hand in hers as she pulled he to her feet as well, causing Mallory to almost stumble from the sheer surprise of her friends happiness. She still held her smile regardless, fortunate to have a friend like Tomochika. She always wondered how she was doing, and the two were always willing to help the other out. The two laughed with grins on their faces as they left the office, on their way to have some fun, and to take some time to relax.

"Ok, maybe it was a good idea to go with you~" Mallory said with a grin as she and Tomochika sat outside next to the small café they arrived at a few minutes ago. At their table stood a small tray littered with different sweets; different colored macarons, crème puffs, small cakes, it was heaven to the girls. Tomochika drank a small cup of sweet vanilla tea as she watched Mallory gape at the array of sugary delights, a smile coming to her lips.

"What can I say, I know exactly what you like!" Mallory took a crème puff and popped it into her mouth, moaning in delight at the taste of the vanilla crème. Tomochika held in a chuckle when she saw that some of the powdered sugar from the treat was on her friends cheek, simply handing her friend a napkin to clean up the mess, Mallory thanking her sheepishly before she cleaned up the sugar. "So, anything new been happening with you since the last time I saw you?" Mallory took a sip of her passion fruit lemonade, glancing at Tomochika.

"Well, I've designed more outfits for a group of male idols, but other than that, nothing really," Mallory stayed silent for a few moments, before looking at her friend, "And...well I've also been thinking of trying out for another audition actually." Tomochika perked up at the statement, pushing a few strands of her red hair behind her ear.

"Really? But I thought you had stopped trying?" She knew of her friends dream to be an idol, but also knew of the troubles that she had when trying out; her stage fright got the best of her almost every time, and it had been a rather long time, she would have had to also practice as well. "Have you been brushing up? Like practicing your breathing and working on your dancing?" A look of dejection came to Mallory's face, looking down at her iced tea.

"I mean, not really. I haven't really made a decision yet." A small chuckle came from Tomochika as Mallory looked up at Tomochika with a confused look, when a crème puff was stuffed into her mouth, Tomochika giving a smile.

"Mallory you'll be fine; you should definitely try again! Maybe this time you'll get in, and you'll get to train to be a real idol! It's your dream, isn't it?" Mallory blinked for a few moments to get herself over the small shock of a pastry being stuffed in her mouth, before she chewed the crème puff in her mouth, swallowing before giving her friend a surprised look. Tomochika always knew a way to cheer her up, and she was always supportive. A grin came to her face as she gave a laugh, nodding.

"Yeah it is! Alright, I'll do it!" Mallory held her drink in her hand, as Tomochika took hers as well.

"To becoming and idol!" Tomochika exclaimed with a grin. Mallory gave a smile back, "To both of us becoming an idol!" They tapped their glasses together in unison, both laughing afterwords.

"Sorry I had to drag you over here." Tomochika apologized to Mallory as the two walked down the pathway past Saotome Academy to the dorms that Tomochika stayed at. "Sakura-senpai would have killed me if I didn't come back on time; I hope I'm not making you late or anything." They had left the café and were about to go their separate ways, but Tomochika had been called back by her senpai to help her with something, and for another lesson. Mallory still had some time left before she had to be back, so she decided to tag along. "Hey, at least you'll get to see the Master Dorms with me! It'll inspire you to get to the top!" As Tomochika continued to talk however, Mallory began to contemplate the promise that the two had made only an hour before.

How in the world was she going to become an idol? She would have to train and study up first, and then enroll into Saotome Academy! She had tried so many times before, who knows if they would even let her in at this age.

Mallory gave a small worried look, even if they did let her in, she would have to pass all her classes and make it to the top; by the time she even did that, she was sure that Tomochika would be years ahead of her in the idol industry. Her thoughts were interrupted however when Tomochika had called her name.

"Mallory? I said we're here." Mallory looked in front of her as her eyes gazed at the beautiful sight; a large stone pathway littered with cherry blossom trees greeted her sight, petals falling from the trees an onto the ground below as the large Master Course Dorms came into full view.

"...Woah." It was all Mallory could say; she was at a loss for words. "You live here?!" Tomochika gave a laugh as she patted her friend on the back, letting her walk along side her.

"Of course I do! All the students who get into the Master Course do! Another one of my friends lives her too, along with the group she composes for." Mallory had heard Tomochika mention her friend, Nanami Haruka, more than once over their time together; Mallory had even met her around once or twice while with Tomochika. As the two talked, something caught Tomochika's eye, and a large grin appeared on her face. "Haruka!"

A girl that was walking along the same pathway to the dorms stopped as she heard a voice call her names, her yellow eyes wandering to look behind her as she was suddenly hugged, a short gasp coming from her. "Tomochika, your here!" Mallory gave a grin as she ran over to the two, walking over to watch Tomochika hug her friend; it seemed she did that with all of her best friends. "I thought you were going out with one of your friends?"

"I had to come back because Sakura-senpai needed me to come back over, but I brought my friend along with me! You remember her right, Nakagawa Mallory?" Tomochika let go of her friend to give some room to re-introduce Haruka to Mallory as the young orange haired girl looked at Mallory.

"Oh, right I remember! It's nice to meet you again, Nakagawa-san." Mallory saw Haruka bow lightly to her as she gave a smile, before she bowed to Haruka as well.

"The pleasure is all mine, Nanami-san. I know that you live here from Tomochika, and that you're also a composer?" Haruka gave a nod, a smile coming to her face.

"Yes, I compose for a group called STARISH. I've composed for them ever since I was in Saotome Academy." Mallory perked up at the name of the group Haruka was composing for, it sounded so familiar...

"Wait, STARISH? My boss told me to start making designs for your group!" Mallory said in surprise; no wonder the name sounded so familiar to her. Haruka gave a smile, "Really? That's great! I hope we get to see your designs soon!" Mallory gave a sheepish grin, when the two girls were pulled in by Tomochika with a smile.

"Well, since we've all gotten acquainted, why not get into the Dorms before my senpai gives me a lecture?" Both Mallory and Haruka gave a laugh, smiling as the three girls made their way into the building.

"I gotta meet up with Sakura-senpai you two, so I'll see you guys later!" Tomochika said with a smile, before she ran off down the larges halls of the dorms, waving goodbye to the two girls. Mallory gave a small wave to her friend, now left alone with Haruka. Mallory shuffled on her feet a bit nervously, the quiet air around the two making her feel a bit uncomfortable. She was never really good with talking with people she barely knew, but she knew Tomochika, so maybe they would get to know each other better.

"Ah, I'm sorry Nakagawa-san, but I have to go." Haruka apologized to Mallory, looking at the brown-haired girl with regret. "I wish we could have talked more, maybe we could even have tea sometime together?" Mallory looked at Haruka for a few moments, before giving a smile.

"I'd love to, Nanami-san. And just for future reference, you don't have to call me Nakagawa-san, we know each other already; you can just call me Mallory if you'd like." Haruka gave a small laugh, nodding.

"Alright, Mallory. I'll see you later than; feel free to walk around, I'm sure Tomo-chan will be done in a while, so enjoy yourself." Haruka waved goodbye to mallory, which Mallory returned, as Haruka walked off with composition books in her arms, leaving Mallory by herself. Once she saw Haruka leave from her sight, Mallory took another breath-taking sight at the Master Course building in front of her, the halls held pictures of exquisite art, along with verandas and desks with vases of flowers. The floor was lined with red silk carpet, and the hallway entrances were made of fine wood, shining in the sunlight that filtered through the giant windows.

It was a place of beauty for anyone that had the opportunity to stay there, and to Mallory, it was a sign of something that she could strive for. Being in the master Course would be a dream come true for her, wanting to be an idol like her sister was something she wanted so bad. "Well, I guess I can take a look around while I wait for Tomo-chan." Mallory gave a small laugh at the nickname that Haruka used for her friend, she should start using that to address Tomochika from now on just to tease her. Mallory soon began her journey through the Master Course Dorms, looking around and staring in the sheer beauty and size of it all. Many idols had been here to become top idols, her older sister included. Now if she could get her chance, she would be here too, someday. As she continued on her way, she spotted a room with wooden doors, labeled "Piano Room". The door was left slightly open, with Mallory being able to peek inside; no one was there, or so she saw.

"I guess I could take a quick look." Mallory muttered to herself curiously as she opened the door, walking into the lesson room. The room was rather simple, the walls were covered a crème colored paint, with pictures of flowers or musical motifs such as sheet music or other things. Along the wall was a wooden desk that held paper and blank sheet music, with utensils for writing down compositions that came to aspiring musicians and they played. Mallory looked around once more, until her brown eyes stopped to gaze at a beautiful sheen black piano. Mallory saw the soft glow it gave from the sunlight that shone through the nearby window, and she couldn't help but walk closer towards it. The details on the instrument were breathtaking; shining and pristine, the piano had no scratches or ware marks, and it had eighty-eight beautiful keys lined perfectly, soft to the touch.

"If only I could afford something as amazing as this..." Mallory trailed off, her gaze on the instrument never faltering. She did have some time to wait for Tomochika, and she hadn't used a piano in some time. Mallory gave a soft smile as she walked forwards towards the piano, sitting down on the piano stool that was in front of it, as she settled herself. Setting her fingertips against the keys of the piano, she began to play a soft melody on the keys, remembering it as the melody that her mother had always taught her. It was a past time of her mothers to play the piano for herself and her sister, wanting them to have some musical experience in an instrument. The fond memory flooded through her mind as she began to play, her fingers gliding over the keys seamlessly, her heart beginning to pour out through the music. As she played, she didn't even notice that she began to sing, her voice soft and in tune with the piano, remembering the fond memories with her mother. They always stayed with her, even when she was alone. She continued to play, the keys playing to resound notes through the room, the melody pouring out of the room to reverberate through the halls of the Dorms. The door to the room she was playing however slowly opened as footsteps walked through the room, however as Mallory played she couldn't hear them due to how entranced she was by her own playing and singing. Mallory's eyes scanned the piano keys she played, however her eye caught something next to. As she played, she glanced to see a body next to her, standing next to the piano she played, watching her.

"Ah!" Her heart jumped as she gave a surprised gasp, her hands slipping from the keys she was playing to smash against the keys beneath her fingers, creating a rather sour note in her playing. She took a few breaths to calm herself down, her hand resting against her chest as she calmed herself, glancing up at the person that had walked in. "I-I'm sorry, you startled me is all. I...wasn't playing too loud was I?" Mallory asked nervously, hoping that this person wasn't going to lecture her. The person simply stared at her, his cyan eyes staring down at the piano, before glancing at the girl at the instrument.

"No, your playing did not disturb me. I only wish to know who was playing, as well as where the singing was coming from." Mallory gave a small sigh, giving an apologetic look to the man in front of her, when she noticed his features. He had cyan colored eyes, his hair as well was the same color, shoulder length but partly up in a small ponytail. He was rather handsome, she thought to herself, his skin flawless, and he looked rather young she noticed. He was wearing a white shirt and pants with a beige vest, as well as a white jacket. Did he live here? Before she could ask however, he interrupted her.

"Who are you? I have never seen you here before in the Master Dorm." The man was rather blunt she could tell, but she gave a small cough to clear her throat from her singing earlier.

"I-I'm a friend of Shibuya Tomochika, and of Nanami Haruka. I'm waiting for Tomochika to be done with an errand, and then I'll be returning to my office at Saotome Agency." Mallory simply said to the man, before she got to her feet from the chair, pushing it lightly so she could stand properly. "My name is Nakagawa Mallory, it's nice to meet you." Mallory gave a short bow to the man, a formal introduction was always the polite thing to do. The man simply watched her, studying her, before he spoke.

"Nakagawa," The man repeated the name, "you work at Saotome Agency as a designer and an assistant to idols." Mallory gave a surprised look, standing up straight as she looked towards the man.

"You know of me? I didn't really think people knew who I was..." Mallory gave a shy smile, laughing lightly. "Your sister is also the master idol, LOR EL I. A rather skilled idol fo someone her age." Mallory perked up at that statement, nodding lightly, "Uh, yes, she's my older sister." She felt a bit awkward talking to someone that knew of her sister so well, and praised her on her work; it always made Mallory feel a bit uncomfortable. The room fell silent for a few moments, Mallory shifting lightly from side to side, before she looked up at the man once more. "Um...so, what's your name-"

"Mallory? I'm done, we can go now!" Mallory was cut off when she heard a familiar voice resound through the halls outside the room; it was Tomochika. She must have been done with her lesson with her senpai. She gave a glance towards the man she was speaking to moments before, before giving an apologetic smile.

"I-I have to get going now. I'm sorry if I disturbed you in any way-" Mallory continued to speak as she tried to move to get away from the piano and out of the room, she stumbled on her own two feet, tripping back, knowing what was going to be coming next, her head would hit the piano and pain would flood through her. She shut her eyes and waited for the pain to take her, but her eyes snapped open when she felt nothing, as well as hearing the piano behind her create a sour sounding note, the notes reverberating through the piano room. Her breath halted in her throat as she felt herself leaning against the piano, her arm stretched out to rest against the keys, which had created the sour note that she had heard, while the man who she had just met, held his arm around her waist to keep her from falling, with his other hand against the piano to steady himself. He was holding her rather close, which made Mallory's face turn an entire shade of red as she stared into his cyan colored eyes. She felt the arm around her tense up slightly, as she stared back at the man holding her, not sure what to say, or do for that matter. His eyes were starig straight at hers, his expression showing almost no emotion however, a rather stoic look was held on the man's face as Mallory's heartbeat faster and faster. She noticed that faint smell of lavender however, it smelled so soft and so faint; was it coming from him? He spoke however before she could ask.

"Mikaze Ai." The man said, Mallory gave a small noise of confusion, her voice almost giving out trying to say something due to the close proximity.

"W-What?" She said softly, looking at the man in front of her, her voice almost a whisper.

"My name." He simply said, pulling her softly back to her feet, his arm coming off the piano as Mallory straightened herself on her feet, shaking lightly from the even that occurred. She quickly dusted herself off nervously as she then bowed to the man, who she now knew as Mikaze Ai.

"T-Thank you Mikaze-san!" She was too nervous to look back into his eyes, her face hot and red from what had occurred; their faces were so close, and his arm had been wrapped around her waist...

"Mallory? You here still?" Tomochika's voice could be heard again as Mallory straightened up quickly, remember that her friend was looking for her. She looked at Ai once more, before bowing once more, and turning to quickly run out of the room; she didn't want to stay in that room any longer without embarrassing herself more then she already did.

Ai watched the rather flustered girl leave the room in a sudden hurry, seemingly to go and find Tomochika. He glanced at the door that she had run out of, before glancing back at the piano. He had heard a melody come from the piano that he had never heard before, and it had peaked his curiosity.

Nakagawa Mallory,

younger sister to Nakagawa Emi AKA LOR EL I,

half Japanese and half American,

designer and assistant for idols working with Saotome Agency.

The data flooded through his brain as he remembered the girl who he had just left.

"Hm?" He felt rather odd though, a rush of something that he couldn't describe when he had caught her. She was rather light to hold his arms, and he could tell that she had been rather embaressed by the whole situation. He knew the situation would occur however, noticing a eighty-five percent chance that it would occur when she had stood from the piano seat; she had pushed it lightly askew, which caused her foot to be caught by one of the legs of the stool. As well, he smelt a faint perfumee from her which smelled of roses and vanilla; a rather feminine scent that in truth, complimented her.

Though why was he so interested by her? Curiosity most likely, she was a rather odd girl to encounter. But still, it was rather odd of him to still think of someone for this long, and a girl no less...

He would have to check his sensors when he got back to his room. He only hoped his students weren't in the mood to annoy him.

"Hey, there you are! Hey what's with your face, it's all red. Are you not feeling well?" Tomochika noticed Mallory's rather flushed face, if only she knew what had happened in the piano room moments ago.

"Oh nothing, I was just...running to find you is all." Mallory said, trying to catch her breath, and to stop her heart from pounding so fast.

"Mallory, Tomo-chan!" The two girls turned to see Haruka again, though this time with a group of boys, the group known as STARISH. Mallory had seen them on the news a such, but never in person. It was a rather surprising sight for her; despite working at Saotome Agency, she had never actually met any of the idols, except Tomochika of course.

"Hey Haruka, you guys going to go and practice?" Tomochika asked the group, Haruka giving a nod. "Yep, I've written a new composition, and I want to show the others." Mallory gave a small smile, momentarily forgetting her flustered state as she watched the two girls talk.

"Well then, if you'll excuse me, I have to get going back to my office before my boss fires me for being gone for so long. I'll see you guys later-" Mallory was about to finish her goodbyes to Tomochika and Haruka, when she was cut off again, but this time, by a disembodied voice in the main living room of the dorms.

"I'M AFRAID YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT MS. NAKAGAWA!" A loud boisterous voice exclaimed though the hall of the dorms. Everyone's attention turned to the mysterious voice, wondering where it was coming from.

"Oh no, not him again..." Mallory heard one of the members of STARISH groan, who had blonde hair and was wearing a black fedora. "What does he want now?"

"What? Who are you talking about?" Mallory asked to the boy, rather shaken by what was happening. Suddenly a loud roar was heard as everyone look above to see a tanned man with dark brown colored hair, wearing a brown tux with a red polka dot tie. He was...suspended from wires?! Mallory looked at the man incredulously, before the wires snapped and he majestically flipped to his feet in front of the group. Mallory stared at the man in strange and confused awe, trying to figure out what exactly was going on, but no plausible solution came to her mind.

"I AM BACK ONCE AGAIN MY IDOLS IN TRAINING! HOWEVER, I AM NOT HERE FOR YOU!" The man exclaimed, his sunglasses hiding his eyes from the others. Mallory watched the man, at a loss for words, who the hell was he?!

"Excuse me, but who are you?!" Mallory exclaimed at the man, looking straight at the man who had appeared in front of he group. Haruka, Tomochika, and all of STARISH turned to look at Mallory for a few moments, while Tomochika tried to calm Mallory down.

"Mallory, you don't understand-"

"Understand? Understand what, that guy that just appeared in the building from wires! Who in their right mind would do that?!" Mallory exclaimed, confused and shocked beyond belief. Tomochika was about to talk to her friend once more, but everyone's attention, Mallory's included, was turned back to the man that had made the grand entrance as he scoffed lowly.

"You do not know who I am, Ms. Nakagawa?" He asked, chuckling to himself as he looked at the girl with a smirk. Mallory simply shook her head, still having her confused bewildered look on her face; why would she know a man like this? "You should know, for I am the owner and founder of The Shining Agency, SHINING SAOTOME!" He exclaimed loudly and boisterous, giving a rather flamboyant pose to emphasis his point. Mallory simply stared at the man, not really believing what she had just heard. This man, this strange, exuberant, confusing, flamboyant mysterious man, was Shining Saotome? She had never actually met the founder of the company she has worked at, due to being just a simple designer and assistant; it wasn't exactly an important job. She looked at Tomochika and Haruka, who, even though watched Saotome with an exhausted look on their faces, gave Mallory a nod; what he said was true. Mallory simply looked at Shining Saotome shocked and rather stunned for words, before she realized that she had spoken out of turn to her boss. Her face went red and went from a look of shock, to a look of worry.

"I-I'm so sorry sir!" Mallory exclaimed, panicking as she bowed deeply to Shining Saotome, mentally scolding herself for thinking illy of her boss. Even if he was a bit odd, and had rather strange ways of doing things, he was still her boss. Hopefully after what he heard, he wouldn't fire her on the spot. She, still bowing to her superior, looked up however when she heard Saotome begin to laugh loudly as he watched her.

"There is no need to apologize to me! However, I have a proposal for you, Ms. Nakagawa!" Mallory looked at Saotome confused, slowly straightening up, to look at her boss.

"Pro-proposal? For what exactly?" She asked a bit hesitantly, blinking a few times to make sure she wasn't seeing things, or hearing things for that matter. Saotome gave a laugh once more, watching the girl.

"My company and I have kept a watchful eye on you Ms. Nakagawa. I know how you have auditioned to become an idol over ten times, and have failed all of them. However, despite the failures, they make you stronger with a more determined resolve; TO BECOME AN IDOL!" Mallory jumped lightly when she heard Saotome exclaim at her once more, but was more stunned by how he knew of her attempts to audition, he had watched over her?

"W-Why have you been watching me sir? I don't exactly give out results like the idols that have come from your school..." Mallory trailed off, looking down at the floor dejectedly. She had tried and failed every audition that she had entered in, she couldn't even get into his school.

"Ah, but that is what makes you so special my dear~" Saotome said to Mallory, a smirk forming on his lips. He walked towards the group merely a few feet away from Mallory. "Even though you keep failing time and time again, you keep trying. Most people your age would give up after the fourth or fifth time, however you still continue, after failing thirteen times. That gives you character, determination, confidence; everything an idol needs to be successful." Mallory was silent, looking at Saotome astonished; the founder of the company that she has worked for, and most of all, her boss, was complimenting her on her failures; what had she done to deserve this type of recognition?

"Uh, I'm not sure where this is going sir." Mallory said Saotome, still rather confused; what exactly was he trying to say. Saotome merely laughed again as he looked down at Mallory.

"Ms. Nakagawa, I am giving you your opportunity you have wanted for so long!" Saotome exclaimed, looking down at the girl. "I'm giving you the chance to become an idol!" Mallory gave a confused sound, looking at Saotome in pure shock!

"Y-You can't be serious?!"

"I am Ms. Nakagawa! However, there is a catch to all of this!" Mallory gave a look of uncertainty, watching the man. "You will not become a true idol right in the beginning! That title must be earned through hard work and dedication! I have assigned a group to tutor and mentor you to become a true idol!" Mallory was completely silent, he couldn't be serious...but his smile never faltered.

He wasn't joking.

"THEY WILL BE YOUR SENPAI!" Saotome exclaimed as he pointed towards an area of the room, Mallory, and everyone else present turning to have their gaze settle on four men that had walked into the room, their cue being heard by them. "QUARTET NIGHT WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY!" He began by pointing to each member, "Kotobuki Reiji, Camus, Kurosaki Ranmaru, and Mikaze Ai!" Hearing the last name Saotome said made Mallory perk up, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks as she glanced at Ai. His cyan eyes met her brown ones once more for a split second, before his gaze left hers to look somewhere else rather than her; she was glad for the most part, the memory of what happened minutes ago was still fresh in her mind. "One more thing," Mallory turned to look back at Shining, his grin never leaving his face, "If you are to accept there are rules of course! In order to take this opportunity, you will be assigned as Quartet Night's designer and assistant; if they need anything or in need of any service, you are to help them to the best of your ability! In exchange, they will teach you the ways to becoming a true idol!" Mallory was about to speak, but Saotome cut her off.

"As well, if you are to accept, it will be a difficult journey for you. You will have almost no experience, and if you are to take this chance, you will be assigned straight into the Master Course."

"S-Straight into the Master Course?" Mallory stuttered out, her eyes wide, her expression almost in sheer fear of the magnitude of the statement. Sure she had practiced a few times, but delving straight into the Master Course of Saotome Academy, it was insane to even think of it. Haruka and Tomochika gave shocked looks as well, the offer rather worthwhile.

"B-But Saotome-san," Haruka asked nervously, looking towards the man, "Wasn't Quartet Night assigned to STARISH by you?" Mallory looked at Haruka for a few moments, just hearing of this; was it true? Saotome simply gave a small chuckle, looking down at Haruka.

"As I recall Nanami-san, your group decided to reject Quartet Night's help, only to watch over them, for they wanted to work for themselves." Haruka blinked at Saotome, before giving a nod. "Then there is no problem with this! Your group will simply share the advice of Quartet Night with Nakagawa-san, if she is to agree." Saotome turned to look at Mallory, as well as Haruka, Tomochika, STARISH, and Quartet Night. "What is your answer, Nakagawa-san?" Mallory gave a nervous look, shaking lightly; she was supposed to choose now? It was a lot to take in; become an idol and automatically join the Master Course, as well as be taught by an idol group? Saotome watched the girl contemplate, a smirk coming to his lips. "If it is too difficult for you, you do not have to take the offer-" Mallory's eyes snapped open when she heard Saotome's voice led her on, resolve flowing through her. This is what she had wanted for so long, why does she need to even contemplate the choice?

"I'll do it." Mallory said rather lowly, to assure herself, answering Saotome.

"Hmm? Say it louder Nakagawa-san, so all may hear you!" Saotome exclaimed at the girl a grin appearing on his face. Mallory's hands tightene into fists, looking up at Saotome with a fierce look of determination in her eyes; she was ready to face any challenge, willing to do whatever it took to get what she wanted.

"I said I'll do it!" Mallory exclaimed, the shocked looks of Haruka, Tomochika, and STARISH all staring to Mallory, "I'll join the Master Course, and I'll become a true idol!"

And there was the first chapter! I hope you liked it! This series will be a story, and the love interest will be...I'm not sure yet. I believe it will be Ai, due to the way I wrote out Mallory and Ai's ntroduction together, it could turn into something more as time goes on, but you never know, the others could be equal competition. I will think it over, and will think of a decision as I write the next coming chapters. Thanks for reading, please Read & Review! Reviews are what keep me going! :D