It didn't take long for Shining to hear what Kara has done at the party. It put both of them in a bind since she had work lined up and now he has to explain to others that she is still perfect for the role. The door to his office open and in comes Ryuuya and Kara. She stood in the center of the room and stared at the ground. "I hope you have a good explanation for last night, Miss Yorokobi."

"He hit me first," She simply said

"Well congratulations your self-defense tactic has gone viral," Ryuuya said as he went to the laptop and went to any social media site. Then he turned the screen to her. On there it was her punching the guy in the throat and kneeing him in the crotch.

"I'm not apologizing if that's what you want," She crossed her arms over her chest and blew that one strand of purple hair out of her eye.

"No, we want you to explain to everyone the why and how before this gets out of hand. Otherwise, your album release will be pushed back, You will be replaced in the upcoming photo shoot for the new perfume with Mr. Ichinose and Jinguji, and your filming audition will be canceled." She has never seen Shining be so serious before. She can just hear her senior say I told you so right now. One night of anger is going to cost her a chance to progress. She's not going to let that happen.

"Just tell me where to go," Kara said with a determined look on her face. She's going to continue to grow, whatever it takes. That weekend she was on a talk show and she explained to everyone on live television that she was not a bully. "You see I have nothing against good rap music I'm actually a fan of some of them in the United States...I'm just personally against domestic abuse."

"Personally? So have you witnessed or experienced domestic violence?" The interviewer asked.

Kara sat there in silence for a moment before giving them a firm but a clear answer, "Yes...and I probably would have still been in that situation if it wasn't for Mr. Saotome. I am eternally grateful for it." She may not be able to erase the problem completely but the least she can do is try to fight.

The television screen turned off and Rai Ko leaned back in his chair. "So that's who you ran off with," He said as he lit a cigarette and took a long drag. When Kara and Doll went missing, the money flow has decreased greatly and he was not happy about. He searched the area for her but no one knew where Kara Yorokobi. He was looking for the wrong name. "You're going to pay me back one way or another, my jewel."

The lights flashed in Kara's violet eyes as she held her pose between Tokiya and Ren. They were all doing a photoshoot for the perfume and cologne ad. Weeks after her interview, Kara's career went back on track. It was probably coming stranger than before. Her lyrical writing has become better since some of the ballads can actually be somewhat truthful about her past relationships. She can pour her passion and rage into them as a form of therapy.

When the shoot was done the three of them separated from each other and bowed, "Thank you for your hard work, Everyone." They said before going to their separate rooms to change clothes. Kara's best friend, Doll, was helping her remove the jewelry. " You guys look pretty sexy out there."

"They were just good actors that's all," The idol said with a small chuckle as she removed the make-up. She looked over and noticed that playful glint in her friend's eye, "What?"

"Do you like one of them?"

"What? No...I mean Ren Senpai knows who I use to be because of that one night stand but that doesn't mean I want to date him." She said and Doll's eyes widen.

"Woah Woah Woah! Jinguji-san knows that you were a S-t-r-i-p-p-e-r because you were involved with him?!"

"Hey! It was one night and I didn't know he was an idol...I would have put more effort into my performance if that were the case." She muttered out the last part.

Hey, don't judge me! When you're stuck at the bottom long enough you beg, steal, and blow till you're out of the abyss. Call me a gold digger if you want but remember that one of greatest states in the U.S was made because of "gold diggers".

Kara and Doll were just leaving the studio and talking about who they are interested in the future. "Honestly I liked all of them at first but now that I'm actually talking and working with them... They're really just nice friends to have around." The idol explained to her friend.

"Great I get to have Syo-san all to myself..." When Doll says that, she really meant admire him from a distance and occasionally take stalkers photos of him on her cellphone. Kara couldn't help but laugh to the point where she didn't care where she was walking. She almost stumbled into someone on her way out.

"Oh I'm sorry-" She looked up and her face redden slightly when she saw who she ran into, "O-otori-san?!" Kara couldn't believe she would be so clumsy around the Eiichi Otori.

Okay, remember what Tokiya-senpai said. You are equals so don't fangirl.

Eiichi stared at her for a bit then chuckled lightly, "It's okay, I'm fortunate to be touched by a lovely angel." He said it with such confidence that the younger idol couldn't help but blushed and giggle like she was 16 again.

"I could touch you anytime and anywhere you want..." she said softly in a dream-like state as she spoke her inner thoughts.

"What?" He raised an eyebrow and had an amused smirk on his face.

"I said I could get in touch with you anytime and anywhere you want if you wanted to exchange numbers." Once again, Kara cleaned and patched up her dirty confessions. He couldn't help but laugh and he agreed to exchange numbers and emails.

"If you don't mind waiting, we can go to lunch after my photo shoot." Eiichi offered her as he placed his phone back into his pocket. "I want to get to know Shining's new rising star personally."

"Yes!" She caught herself and dialed back on the fangirling. "I mean sure I have time to spare," she said in a much cooler tone as she tried to slip back into Supernova.

Doll was actually not liking where this was going. Sure it's been months since they got out of dominant man's clutches and Kara can easily fight off the idiotic ones. But doesn't her friend realize that she is about to immerse herself in another dominant man? The assistant crossed her arms over her chest and cleared her throat, "Careful your inner thot is starting to show." She whispered to her friend. Doll was an expert on American slang since she had family there. Kara was still learning but caught on to what she said and she didn't like it.

"Doll, you can go to the car without me...I don't want to keep you from your work." Kara said before following Eiichi to the room he'll be working in. "I'll see you later," she said before disappearing behind the door. Doll stood there in the lobby alone. She was a bit hurt that her best friend left to hang out with a celebrity. The woman sighed and let the feeling go. This is how Kara is. If she wants something, it's best to move out of the way to avoid being run down. Perhaps she's just being paranoid and whatever relationship that Kara might pursue with Heavens leader is healthy for her.

"Miss Doll?" She turned around and saw Ren and Tokiya approaching her. Tokiya was the one that called her name, "I thought you and Kara left by now."

"Oh we were about to, but she decided to stay here until Eiichi Otori is ready to take her to lunch."

Both of the idols were surprised by the news since Kara was always so focused on work and friendship. "She's going to lunch with Eiichi?" Tokiya felt slightly concerned about that. He still can't forget about what that man "accidentally" did to Otoya.

"Yeah, and she told me to go on without her.I know she's a huge fan but to dump me for him so soon..." she sighed and went to the car with Ren. Tokiya was hesitant to leave. He had the urge to go find her and tell her that this lunch might be a bad idea but he had to respect her space as a Senpai. It's not like she could forbid her from seeing him, that would make it worse. All he could do was remind her not to fall in love if she wanted to keep her job.

After Eiichi was done working, he took her to one of his favorite place to eat. The two had a civil conversation and she even felt comfortable enough to tell him her real name.

This is the nicest outing I've been to with a man. There were things I was learning about Eiichi that I couldn't find in the magazines like him being nearsighted. He also liked racing cars since he was a child and that he always wanted a Hot Wheels track for was so cute! His smile was so charming and his glasses made him look mysterious no secrets were getting through those lenses.

Eiichi listened to Kara talked and he put in his input when it was appropriate. Honestly, he was a bit surprised that the girl before him was different than the Idol that caused harm to a rapper at a party. This girl seemed to either be on guard or a good actress. He was curious to know her full story now. "You're still starstruck, aren't you?" He finally called her out.

"Is it that noticeable?" She sighed and ran her fingers through her hair. "I'm so sorry I'm trying to be cool about it but I can shake it off. I really loved your group's music since high school." She rested her cheek against the back of her hand as she leaned on the table. She stared her drink as she continued. "It helped me escape my reality and take me beyond."

"Does our music really do that to you?" He asked. She seemed genuine as she nodded her head and looked at him with smiled at him. He couldn't help but return the gesture as he adjusted his glasses, "Good."

Kara what through the door to her home and she couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she walked through the halls. "Looks like your lunch date went well." She looked over and saw Tokiya by a window.

"It wasn't a date it was just two idols having a friendly lunch." She said before she continued walking, "But the dinner we're going to have this weekend at 7 pm, that's a date."

"Just be careful around him. Otherwise, you're going to fool around and get yourself hurt," he said sternly as he watched her walked away.

"I'll be fine. I can fight my own battles," she looked back at him, "Thanks for caring about me Senpai," she said with a smile then left.

Tokiya stared at her retreating back as he went into thought. He was prepared to argue in case she was ready to yell at him to back off; however, he wasn't prepared for her to smile at him and thank him for caring- Wait. Did he care about her and her wellbeing or Did he care about her career and how her outcome might reflect on him? Tokiya was willing to admit it was a bit of both. He wanted her to be happy but he also wanted her to be the successful idol that she was meant to be. Kara cannot have one without sacrificing or changing the other. If she chooses to pursue a relationship, it's only a matter of time till Shining punishes her for breaking his policy. If she chooses her career she will be too busy to have a boyfriend that will be demanding for her attention. It will make her stressed out and it will affect her performance and make her single or jobless. Furthermore, it will mean he failed her as a guide and he'll never want to mentor again.

Tokiya let out a sigh before returning to his room, "I'll just be there to catch her."

It was a Friday and Starish was just leaving the music room. It was supposed to be a normal workday, however, seeing Reiji and Ai standing outside of a dance room is a bit different.

"Rei-chan what are you guys doing here?" Otoya asked.

"We were just um...looking at the new faces, right AiAi?" Reiji hoped that his young bandmate would back up his story but we both know how honest the artificial boy was.

"I thought you wanted to watch one of Supernova's rehearsals like the old pervert that you are," Ai said with a neutral face and Reiji sweatdropped at the answer.

"I really need to teach you how to lie," The brunette muttered and Tokiya narrowed his eyes at him. He's not surprised that his ex-senpai was creeping on his junior but he couldn't believe he was doing it so indiscreetly.

"Have you no shame, Kotobuki-san?"

"Nope and if you've seen what I've seen, you wouldn't either." He gestured to the window and offered the boys to have a look for themselves.

"Oh come one we are not going to try and peek in-" Before Tokiya could finish his sentence, all his friends except Masato were at the window.

"Woooooow." They said in unison.

"Don't stare at a girl's rehearsal like a group of creeps!" Masato yelled at his friends.

"Just shut up and look, Hijirikawa." Ren pulled Masato forward so he can look through the glass. The blue haired idol's face redden when he got a glance at Supernova's rehearsal with her dancers.

'What the hell could she be doing to grab their attention like this?' Tokiya thought before giving into temptation and curiosity. He did a quick intake of breath when he saw Kara doing pole acrobatics in sync with the music. It was was actually artistic and done in good taste. She spun around and her body froze when she saw a bunch of faces at the window.

"What the hell?!" The surprise caused her to lose her grip then she fell and hit the mat.