It was the beginning of yet another year. The band waited at the opening ceremony eager to begin their secret job. Nanami Haruka the group's composer approached them saying "the new student we are supposed to be helping should be amongst the first years, we should look for her." The boys in agreement looked around the court yard for the girl, but it never occurred to any of them to ask what her name was. Otoya very excitedly broke through a crowd of girls "is this her? How about her? No wait! Her!?" Tokiya now annoyed rubbed his temples along with Masato. Soon enough Natskuki joined in "Has anybody seen this girl?" He said waving a photo in the air. Ren chuckled and simply walked over to some girls "Have you ladies by chance seen this girl?" he asked holding up a picture on his phone. Syo just wondered away hoping to find the girl from the video. "How hard is it to find one-!" mmph! He suddenly found himself falling to the ground, and another figure fell after. He blinked finally realizing he had run into someone. The other person pouted muttering to herself "ahhh my head". "Oh uhh… my bad" Syo stuttered. The girl looked up slowly, her jet black hair blew in the wind. Syo stared at her intently for a few seconds. "You're her!" Syo exclaimed grabbing the confused girl's shoulders. "Excuse me?" she said with an annoyed look on her face. He grabbed her hands pulling her to her feet. "I am going to be one of your mentors for this school year! My name is Syo Kuruso, what's yours?" he explained. The girl slightly less confused spoke up "oh right! I totally forgot about that. I'm Lacey Suzuki". She smiled shaking his hand. The two walked back to the rest of the group. Syo Introduced Lacey to everyone. Soon, after they arrived at the s class room. The group began to talk to lacey to get to know her a little better.
Lacey's POV
I am really excited that I'm finally here. I hope you are proud of me mom. My mentors apparently did very well last year so I hope they can help me become successful like mom was. Everybody was really welcoming but they were also very professional, especially tokiya and Masato. Otoya and Natsuki were hilarious they were so happy and almost oblivious to the rest of the world. Ren was nice… a little too nice, it seems a little bit like an act. And then there is Syo, the first persone who 'welcomed' me. I knew it was going to be a long year considering I literally ran into him this morning… Oh mom! Help me!
Back at the classroom
"Everybody take your seats!" a loud voice spoke. It was the teacher Hyuuga Sensei. He looked at the students and stopped when he came to Lacey's desk. "Are you Lacey?" he asked with a surprised face. Lacey felt all eyes on her at this point. She quietly nodded. "Wow! I haven't seen you since you were a little kid. I worked with your mother on a few things, I am really sorry about what happened." Silence overcame the room. She croaked barely above a whisper "uhh… thank you for your concern" Hyuuga sensei smiled and continued on. People around her started to murmur. "Who is she?" "How does Hyuuga Sensei know her?" Lacey now embarrassed slumped down in her chair trying to cover her face.
Ren's POV
I saw her try to hide her face. It probably still hurts to talk about. Her emerald green eyes are fighting back the tears. I know how she feels though; I know it hurts, if I could take the pain away I would .I would never wish the pain of losing someone on anyone. I want to help her but how? I lean over my desk reaching for her hand. I slowly entwine my fingers with hers. She turns around to look at me this time releasing one of her tears. I stared at her hoping she will understand what I'm trying to do. She forced a smile mouthing something "thank you".
Lacey's POV
I felt his hand it was so warm and comforting. Turned to look at him, his eyes were so hopeful. Not realizing I let a tear force its way out of the corner of my eye. I felt a little better after that. Later class Ren was the first to approach me; he asked if I was feeling okay. I nodded then the rest of the group came. Before I could think Natsuki latched onto me "Lacey chan!" he said burying his head in my shoulder. The rest of the group looked at me. "We aren't just your mentors now, we are your friends. So you can lean on us. Let us help you." Masato said unraveling Natsuki's grip. Tokiya and Syo nodded in approval. I giggled at them. I finally felt someone was looking out for me. Nanami and Otoya placed there hands on my shoulder in reassurance.
I went to the dorms after school with Nanami, my roommate. She began to tell me about how Starish became a band, she told me about how much effort everybody contributed. She even showed me their big debut song. They sounded like they had performed there whole life, as if it was second nature to them. Nanami sounded so dedicated; the way she talked about them was so admirable. No wonder they there performance was so amazing; they all work so hard just to please others. I could tell it wasn't an easy road for them yet they still managed. That's how I remember mom; she always expressed how much she wanted to change people by music. That's the kind of idol I want to be. I feel pretty happy for a first day, I have friends that care for me and I am finally following my dream. Can you see me mom? How am I doin so far?
