Hiya! Yay! Th said chappie is here; Ame no Makoto! Not really much I can say about this chapter except for the first line break...Should I make a separate smut chapter?

And the words for this chapter is; 7767...more or less :)

And I am extremely sorry I wasn't ale to update last week! School is apparently very busy So, I'm going to get quite busy and my update speed won't be as fast :)

Also, a spoiler for the third sequel the title will be "Quadrifoglio II" I might change it after some time though :) And just last friday, I got a triple rare Alfred...I'M SO HAPPY!

So anyways, Enjoy! Reviews are my source of inspiration!

Aichi tossed and turned on the bed. The concert was exhausting but for some reason he couldn't sleep.

He turned again, this time facing Kai who appeared to be sound asleep right next to him. Aichi flushed at how close he really was. He could feel his breath tickling his nose, causing him to flush a deeper red. He wanted to move closer, but stayed away as to not wake him up.

Even though they were already lovers, Aichi still found himself nervous around the brunette, and the fact that they're on the same bed isn't helping either.

Yes, you read it right. Bed. As in singular. And Queen-sized for their convenience.

How did this happen? Well...

[Flashback]

The concert was tiring, but it was so worth it. When they arrived home, there was a little celebration in order of Aichi's Birthday Dinner, A successful first concert, and wishes to the new couple. Then of course, they went upstairs to their respective rooms.

Aichi and Kai went to their's hand-in-hand, Crystal watching closely from behind. Little did they know about the surprise Crystal had...

When Kai opened the door, the couple's jaw dropped. Instead of the two separate beds, supposedly on either side of the room. There was one bed on Kai's corner. The study desk and vanity on the other.

Crystal clutched her stomach to prevent herself from laughing hard. Her brunette cousin glared daggers at her like looks could kill. "What?" She asked, all innocent. "Since you guys are a couple, you should start acting like one!" She told.

"That didn't exactly mean you had to make us sleep with each other!" Aichi whined. "Both of you hardly do any romantic stuff together, because of training. So I decided that you guys should at least have a romantic night sleeping together..." she gave a sly smile.

With this, those two are bound to make a love scene! Crystal's mind cackled. "Ja, oyasumi!" She waved them goodnight and entered her room next door.

Aichi gave a small groan as the lavender head left. Kai said nothing and entered the room. He quickly changed into his pajamas and slipped in under the sheets. Aichi in his turn went to the bathroom to change into his skyblue PJs. He came out of the bathroom, just staring at Kai who was sitting up, the headboard supporting his back.

He actually waited for Aichi to get under the sheets with him. "I can sleep on the floor if you want." The bluenette had offered. But his lover didn't take any chances and patted the empty spot next to him, causing Aichi to blush deep red.

The said bluenette obeyed and went under the sheets. Kai, also slid down until he was lying next to Aichi. Nothing came out from both parties. They just stared into each other's orbs, hearts racing, pupils dilating. Kai was fighting the temptation to just devour the incredibly cute bluenette in front of him, but managed to limit it to a soft kiss on the forehead."Oyasumi." He said before turning on his other side. "O-Oyasumi." The bluenette stuttered in turn. He closed his eyes trying to get some sleep.

[Flashback]

And that's why he's awake at One am in the morning. The bluenette heard Kai groan a little. Then awake teal eyes met cerulean. "Gomen Kai-kun, did I wake you?" "Couldn't sleep. Not when you're still awake." The brunette grumbled. "Gomen." The bluenette smiled. "It just..." he couldn't exactly put it in words, but he felt a mixture of happiness and embarrassment, sleeping with Kai like this.

The brunette on the other hand could read his boyfriend like an open book. He gave a small smirk. "Come here." He ordered firmly, yet softly at the same time. Aichi flushed at Kai's request, but hey, he loved him. How could he say no? Aichi scooted over to Kai, who wrapped an arm around his shoulders and brought him close to his chest. "Better?" He heard the brunette's voice vibrate. Aichi nodded slowly. "Get some sleep." Kai said before closing his eyes once more.

Aichi looked up to his boyfriend's face, "Kai-kun. I love you." He said. The brunette opened his eyes and planted a soft kiss on the boy's head "I love you..." As he said that, he actually lowered his head for lips to just crash against Aichi's. Aichi moaned in response, his hands gripping Kai's shoulders, as so he wouldn't just melt in his arms. Kai's tongue lapped up Aichi's lower lip. The bluenette in turn parted his, giving the brunette his chance to explore his lover's virginal cavern. Aichi would moan every time Kai's tongue would brush against his. He was burning up, and he didn't mind.

Everything seemed to get more chaotic. The two were just ravishing each other. Kai's hands slid under Aichi's shirt, feeling the soft smooth skin of the younger boy. Aichi broke away, gasping for breath. He wanted to feel Kai as much as he did. Kai took his chance to slowly tilt Aichi's head to gain access to his neck. Aichi moaned softly, still out of breath. Gods, the things Kai would and could do to make him crazy were, well, crazy.

The brunette smirked. He leaned in once more to plant a soft, passionate kiss on his lover's lips. "Kai-kun?" Aichi breathed as Kai pulled away. "Do you really wanna go through with this?" Aichi blushed, and looked away. "I-I..." he stammered. Kai sighed, as much as he wanted to take him, he couldn't hurt Aichi. He pressed his lips to Aichi's temple. "Oyasumi." He whispered before sliding into the sheets. "Gomenasai Kai-kun. I'm just not ready. I'm sorry I couldn't give you what you wanted..." the bluenette fumbled nervously. Kai smirked, "You're all I want, Aichi." He wrapped his arms around the smaller boy's frame. Tired, he closed his eyes, his breath tickling his lover's blue locks. The feeling reassured him and soon enough, Aichi too fell asleep.

The next day, they were called to Sapphire's office. Only, they found vice principal Ruby at the desk instead. "I hope you all got a good night's sleep." She greeted them coldly. Nice way of greeting... thought Kamui, Miwa and Naoki. "As you know, SuperNova's ratings have gone off the charts. So it's natural that you're performances in your job offers will hae the same effect." Ruby tossed a folder on the table. "I've had Peridot arrange your schedule for the day, as well as Sweet Starn's. It's all in there."

Nienna and Crystal stepped forward and both scanned the folder's contents. Nienna's eyes widened and gasped at what she read. "Chotto, Ruby-sama! This is a bit too much!" She told.

"So?" The older noirette smirked, her cheek resting on the back of her hand. "I'm sure SuperNova can handle a bit too much."

"A schedule like this is designed for professionals!" Nienna started. "They just had their first concert last night! Why can't you just give them an easier schedule?!"

"Because that would be unprofessional." Ruby gave Nienna a cold look. "But they just made their debut!" "And the fans want more of them! This a replica of the schedule Sweet Starn had after their debut. You three made it through this schedule without fail, I don't see why your very own students can't do the same." Ruby stood, hands on the desk.

"Without fail?!" Kairi stepped up. "We nearly lost Nienna with that schedule!" "It was just a fever." The noirette glared. "Fever?! She was vomiting! She had to stay in the hospital for a week!" Kairi shouted at the older sister. "Kairi..." Nienna looked at the twintailed bluenette. "I don't want the same thing to happen to them!"

"Why don't we let SuperNova decide?" Ruby sat back down. Sweet Starn looked over to their leader, Aichi. Who was already thinking deeply. "Yarimasu!" Aichi exclaimed. "Aichi..." Crystal smiled at the bluenette.

"Chotto, Aichi! What part of 'Nienna getting a really bad fever' didn't you get?! What about Kamui!?" Kairi flailed her arms. "I'm fine! I'm not a kid anymore, I'm in middleschool!" Kamui pointed to himself.

"And besides, didn't you tell me Nienna-san?" Ruby daunted the noirette, "SuperNova will be the best idols you've seen yet." Ruby knew she had won, when Nienna said nothing. She smirked. "Yorshiku ne." She said with a small chuckle. Nienna bowed, "Sureshimasu." Then she stormed outside, the rest followed.

"Now, let's see." Crystal scanned over the folder. "First is a magazine interview. Then a photoshoot, then another interview, radio show, photoshoot, conference, then a recording for a tv show. It's not that bad." Crystal said, trying to reassure the noirette who was pacing back and forth in the living room with the others watching. "But these things can last for hours! And look at what time we end." "Two am." Crystal answered admitting defeat. "And we'll be doing more tomorrow! Do you really think you can handle this Aichi?!" The noirette suddenly leaned into his face.

"We won't know unless we try, Nienna-san!" The bluenette answered back with the same ferocity. "Are, don't tell me your worried?" Miwa teased, receiving a cold glare from the noirette. "Yes, I'm worried!" She didn't even notice how high her voice went, it was almost Kairi's pitch. Misaki, Crystal, and Kairi stifled their giggles. Nienna sighed.

"Tell that stupid interviewer, I'm not going to attend." She turned around, headed for the stairs. "I need to think." She added, climbing up.

Crystal's phone rang. "Moshi-moshi? Ah, Pearl-san!"

In the new arrival side of the airport. A young girl with gradient hair of white to peach skin, who wore a baseball cap over her head, was talking into the phone.

"Crystal-chan! Genki da na?(Hey Crystal, you okay?)" She had a similar cheerfulness in her tone as Peridot

"Un," Crystal nodded. "You calling means you're coming home right?" "Sapphire-neesan told me about your new idol group. Splendid performance." Her other cousin commented. "And of course, America is interested too, so I was sent home to interview them. Ruby was the one who made the schedule right?"

"Eh."

"Nienna wa? (How's Nienna?)"

There came no answer, just Crystal sighing.

"She's angry with Ruby again, isn't she? Well, I can't blame her. We all panicked when she got that fever." She said sheepishly, followed by a small laugh. "Cha, mata ne." "See you." Crystal replied and hung up.

"Was that cousin Pearl?" Kairi asked the obvious, hands behind her head. "As usual, she'll be interviewing." Crystal answered. "We still have an hour before we leave. How about we eat outside?" The lavenderhead suggested. "Nienna-san no koto?" Aichi asked.

"I'll get her." Miwa stood up. "Onegai shimasu." Crystal smiled at the blonde.

The blonde went up to the second floor. He raised his hand to knock, but stopped, noticing how fast his heart was beating, Nanda kore? It's not like I'm going to confess to her or anything. I'm just gonna ask her t join us for breakfast...Wait-that feels like I'm gonna ask her out! How should I ask- His thoughts were cut off by the sudden opening of the door,with a slightly agitated Nienna staring at him. "Are we going out for breakfast?" She asked. "Y-Yes." The blonde answered, sweatdropping. "Good. I need a pick-me up." The noirette pushed past the blonde to join the others downstairs.

It was cheerful and kinda cramped, especially since there were nine of them sitting in one table by the window of a grand and glorious cafe. Three waiters were actually required to serve all their food. Nienna's was the most peculiar. "Curry for breakfast?" Even Kai found it odd. "I need it for a pick-me up." The noirette replied, taking a large spoon. "Can I try?" Kairi asked without waiting, she took a similar sized spoonful. She bit into it, and steam blew from her ears like a whistle. She grabbed a tall glass of water and chugged it down in one swig, a sigh of relief escaped her burning mouth. "That's not a Pick-me up! That's hell on your tongue!" The bluenette exclaimed.

The noirette just shrugged, taking another big spoonful, "More for me then," she mumbled. While Kairi found the curry a little too extreme, Nienna actually enjoyed the incredible burning chilly sensation on her tongue that even reached the back of her throat. She took very little sips of water as if it were nothing. "Well, you know that Nienna loves extremely spicy food." Crystal smiled at the bluenette who was on the verge of crying, fanning her tongue.

After breakfast, Nienna dropped them off at the magazine studio as said by the schedule. "Arigato, Nienna-" Crystal couldn't even finish her sentence as the noirette drove off. Crystal sighed, Oh well...

Instead of heading home however, Nienna had planned to go somewhere else...

"Yokoso!" They were greeted by none other than Pearl. Who came in a dress with the same color as her hair that had long sleeves. Her baseball cap was removed revealing her ponytailed hair.

"You guys must be SuperNova." She approached Aichi. "Nice to meet you." The bluenette bowed then straightened up again. Pearl looked deeply into his cerulean eyes, their faces centimeters apart. "He's cuter up close..." Pearl mumbled. "Saa, let's get inside." She gestured down the hallway.

Nienna was still driving in town, her eyes scanning over the streets. Her eyes widened when she found the place she was initially looking for. She took her chance and parked up front. The signboard read "Jewelic Flower Shop"

"Irashai!" The young girl at the counter greeted. She went silent as Nienna walked inside, approaching the counter. "Ni-Ni-Nienna-sama!" The girl flushed, She's so handsome, even if she is a girl! No wonder they call her the Female Romeo!

Nienna smiled, "Konnichiwa, Do you happen to have any Ericas?" The girl wanted to faint, but she regained her composure. She may be a celebrity, but she's a customer. "H-hai! Chotto m-m-matte kudasai!" She stuttered, scrambling to the greenhouse behind the shop.

While the young girl was searching, Nienna took her time to look around. It was a nice dainty little shop, with white walls and a cobblestone floor. She wished she could have one, unfortunately she chose to become an Idol, but who knows, maybe when she retired.

"Omatase!" The girl came back, breaking her little daydream. She handed Nienna a beautiful bouquet of the said Ericas, little white bell flowers that gradient to pink. "Arigato, Suteki." Nienna held the bouquet, admiring them.

The girl beamed at the celebrity. "You have a wonderful shop." She beamed even more when she heard the noirette say that. "Although," Her smile faltered as Nienna pointed to a corner in the shop. "You should water those Primroses by the window, they've had a bit too much sun."

"H-Hai! Sorry for not noticing." The girl said, much in awe that the Female Prince could know so much about these kind of things. Nienna shook her head, "It's alright," payed her and left the store, "Thank you for your patronage!" The girl at the counter bowed as the noirette went past the door, bells jingling.

A smile crawled her lips. Not only did Nienna from Sweet Starn visit and buy from her shop, she even got advice from her! The girl walked over to the pointed Primroses, indeed the noirette was right, The flowers had shrunk a little and the soil was a bit stiff. The girl took out a watering can and gently sprinkled the liquid over the primrose's pink petals, and before her eyes, the flowers grew back to life.

"Please sit." Pearl said, gesturing to the soft cream colored couch in her office. "I prefer interviewing in my office. It feels homey."

"I'm going to ask random questions that are eighty percent most likely to pop up during your live interview, so feel free to use my time as a practice session." Pearl added.

"Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu." Aichi bowed again. Crystal and Kairi, sat beside Pearl on the other couch. "Well first of all, we know you received a special scholarship from Pri-Aca, what made you accept it?" Pearl asked, even though she already knew the answer. She had heard from Sapphire about the debt at Card Capital. Her job right now, was a trainer and interviewer, naturally she tested Aichi and the others with this question.

But, even with this, SuperNova was at a lost. They didn't wanna lie, but they couldn't tell the truth. Pearl sighed, she didn't wanna falsify anything they said either. "Ja, what made you want to become Idols?" She asked a different question.

"When we saw Sweet Starn perform during that tournament, we saw how brightly they shone..." Aichi answered slowly, "I... wanted to try it! Shining like a star!" Crystal giggled at the bluenette He's so cute!

Aichi flushed at his own words. "Not a bad answer." Pearl smirked.

Nienna stopped the van, arriving at her destination. She walked on the cobblestone road that lay behind a large black gate. Beside the said road were freshly cut rows of green grass...and Gravestones.

Nienna bit her lip inwardly, clutching the bouquet of ericas to her chest. Then she saw it. A simple sky grey with the words "Here Lies Oda Kazuki RIP"

Nienna mused at the name, Kazuki was her step brother. But, she loved him as if he was real. Nienna sighed and placed the bouquet in front of the grave stone, kneeling. She closed her eyes and offered a silent prayer. Nee, oniisan. Don't you remember? Why I became an Idol? I was completely against it at first. We, were Crystal-san's bodyguards, her protectors.

Nienna could remember her brother that day. The day when Crystal said she wanted me to join her Idol group with Kairi, you told me to join them. She felt the little nudge he gave her, pushing her towards them. You've always supported me, with everything I do, as long as it was right.

"Hora, it'll be fun! Just thinking about my little sister becoming an Idol is already giving me an adrenaline rush!"

You were always there. Even when I couldn't see you. But then...that happened.

The sky began to darken, grey. Thunder drummed.

It was Sweet Starn's first debut concert. It was well underway. Fans had filled the arena, screaming and cheering. And this was three years ago when Nienna was fourteen, Crystal, thirteen, and Kairi eleven. Nienna peeped out from backstage, 'So many people...'

"You nervous?" Nienna felt a hand on her shoulder, she turned around to see her brother, same amber eyes and that tiny little ponytail sticking out from behind his head. "A little," she answered. "I can't believe I listened to you about all this..." "If you didn't listen, you wouldn't get all this. Besides you're having fun right?" He nudged her. Nienna still looked doubtful. Kazuki chuckled and patted her head, "Daijobu, I'll cheer you on, all the way to the end!"

"Saa minna! Please welcome; SWEET STARN!" As soon as Topaz said the name, Nienna ran up on stage along with Crystal and Kairi. Unbeknownst to her that Kazuki was coughing up blood behind the curtains.

When the concert had ended. Nienna was worried to find her brother missing from backstage. A staff member informed her about his sudden trip to the hospital. She left the concert hall in a dash, hailed a cab and prayed that there wouldn't be any traffic.

When she arrived, it was too late. She dashed through the hospital halls all the way until she reached a room with a large glass window that revealed her brother, sound asleep.

Nienna pressed her hand to the glass, a tear sliding down her cheek...

"Warui ne niichan." She said her voice shaking slightly, "I couldn't..." she felt a tear quickly stream down her cheek, followed by a sudden downpour of rain. "I couldn't save you..." she cried softly.

She sobbed silently for but a few minutes. Thinking she had been there enough, she stood up, and walked on the cobblestone road again. Face, hair and clothes damp from rain and salty tears.

As she opened the door to the van, across the street a white sports car was parked. Inside through the strangely tinted windows were Tetsu and Asaka in the front seats and Ren and a certain ponytailed noirette in the back seats. "Ara, Nienna-san grew up prettier the last time I saw her, wouldn't you say..." He looked at the noirette beside him, his eyes closed and a look of regret in his amber eyes, "Kazuki?"

Kazuki flinched at the mention of his beloved sister's name

"How long are you going to play dead?" Ren asked the boy, a sly smile on his lips.

"For as long as I need to." The noirette responded firmly. I will protect those two...With my Life!

Ren sighed, "Your funeral. Let's go." He ordered and Tetsu started driving at the same time Nienna drove away in the opposite direction, tears streaming.

Kazuki closed his eyes, a tear sliding down one cheek. He hated, absolutely, hated to leave his sister like that, without a goodbye. But, he had to. If he told her about what he was about to do, she would have left Sweet Starn and joined him. And what's worse, if she knew he was with Suzugamori Ren of all people!

He had to do this...For Sweet Starn...For Crystal...And most importantly...His sister's safety.

"Minna, otsukare!" Crystal cheered opening the door for SuperNova who seemed almost ready to pass out. And in case you should ask, Kamui and Kairi did. The young boy and the twintailed bluenette were carried by Miwa and Naoki respectively.

The day had gone successful, no one got injured or sick. SuperNova was actually handling pretty well. She was excited to report to Nienna who, she guessed, was in their room, either composing, designing or sleeping. But as the schedule had predicted, it was two in the morning and everyone was exhausted. Crystal patiently waited for everyone to get into their rooms as she herself had to carry Kamui, who was snoring away, to his.

Crystal yawned and stretched before going to her room.

She opened the door to be greeted by the bright orange-yellow light of the study lamp, shining an a few music sheets, and an already asleep Nienna on the left bed. The lavenderhead sighed and a smile graced her lips as she walked over to the table. "Are, this is Kamui's..." She glanced at the sleeping noirette, her chest heaving up and down in rhythm with her breathing. "Otsukare-sama." She said as she took the scattered music sheets and tapped them into a neat bundle.

She opened the drawer to lay them inside and found a crumpled piece of paper. That's odd... Nienna wasn't the type to litter, the trash can under the desk wasn't even full. Crystal placed the music sheets inside and took out the crumpled piece. She opened it, wondering what information it held inside to make Nienna keep it in such a manner.

The contents of the paper only shocked her. It was right there written in bold Kanji "Death Certificate" and as if that wasn't enough horrifying news. She read Kazuki's name and a hand flew to her mouth.

At this moment her head was spinning. Spinning from exhaustion, shock, confusion and anger. The world in her view was spinning, before her own consciousness could register it. She felt the cold hard floor, and eyelids heavy with fatigue close, the certificate still in hand.

"Crystal-san." She heard a faint voice calling out her name. "Crystal-san." She heard it again, louder and firmer Wh...What?

"Crystal-san!" Nienna's clear voice, a handsome settlement between masculine and feminine, jolted Crystal to sit upright.

She scanned the room, eyes startled. "Daijobu desu ka?" Crystal turned to the noirette beside her. Amber eyes that usually shone with determination, understanding and bravery, gleamed with concern and worry.

"I'm fine." She answered. "Must've passed out, we had a long day yesterday." Her usual warm smile graced her lips.

Nienna sighed in relief. "Sou ka." She stood up, "I'm going to have tea." She said and left the room. Crystal too decided to stand up. As she dusted herself, she realized she was still holding Kazuki's death certificate.

She gasped. So it wasn't a dream... Then anger filled her heart. The paper was kept in Nienna's drawer. Why didn't she tell me?

She stormed outside their bedroom politely, like the lady she was trained to be. Below from the stairs everyone was engaged in excited chatter.

The sound of Crystal's footsteps on the stairs caught Kai's attention. The sound was different from before, this sound was much sharper and it felt angrier.

"Nienna-san." Crystal's voice was a clarification to Kai's musing, firm and tough. Nienna seemed to recognize its manner as well. "Crystal-san?" She came out of the kitchen, a tray in hand. Crystal lowered her head, bangs hiding her eyes. "What is this supposed to be?" She held out the Death Certificate.

Nienna gasped, and dropped the tray. The loud sound startled the group and their heads turned to the scene.

"I-I can explain..." Nienna started. "When?" The lavenderhead before her asked, "After the Solo Live, I received a call..."

"Why?" Tears flowed endlessly on Crystal's cheeks. "Why didn't you tell me?!" She yelled. "Crystal-san-" "No! Why did you hide this from me?!" She held her head upright, honey gold eyes wet with tears. "I...I loved Kazuki-san! He was my precious friend..."

"Please just let me explain-" Nienna was cut off by the loud sound of a slap. Her cheek stung, and her heart sank. She knew it was wrong, to hide the truth from her best friend, but she couldn't let this get in the way of all their training. She bit her lip, holding back tears that threatened to leave her eyes.

"I don't wanna hear anything from you..." Were the last words she heard from the young heiress before she left the dorm.

"Crystal-san..." Misaki called after her, but she couldn't do anything. Moreover, she didn't know what to do.

Kairi walked over to where Crystal was standing, she bent over and picked up the certificate. She gasped as her eyes scanned the paper, "Sonna...Kazuki-niisan wa..." The bluenette looked at Nienna whose head was down, hair forming a curtain t hide her face. Kairi shook her head in disbelief, she crumpled the paper, tears welling in her eyes before she threw it away and ran up the stairs.

"Kairi!" Naoki called out to her, "Damn it..." He looked towards Nienna before going up to chase Kairi. What is going on?

"Nienna-san..." Aichi walked towards the noirette, who had softened as she let a tear slide down her cheek. "Gomen, I need to go somewhere." She was about to go past the bluenette. But he stopped her. Grabbing her hand, he pulled her into a warm, comforting embrace. It was slightly awkward, since Aichi was at least three inches shorter than her.

"Daijobu." He said in her ear, rubbing circles on her back. "Nienna-san didn't mean to, ne?"

Nienna was moved by Aichi's words. It was true, she didn't mean to hide the truth from them. She just didn't want Crystal or Kairi to worry. She wanted to tell them. But, now that I think about it. Nienna came to a realization, Could I have told them? Even If I wanted to?

"Gomen..." She said her voice cracking, Tears began to flow like waterfalls. "I really didn't mean to..." She wrapped her arms around Aichi's waist. "I just didn't want Crystal to worry..." She began to sob, "I know how much she loves Kazuki, He's my brother so..." Her thoughts stopped and she began sobbing loudly. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry..." She repeated over and over.

Miwa stood up, knowing his part as he was the first to know about her brother's death. "I guess it's my turn to confess." He chuckled. "Miwa, you knew about this?" Misaki questioned the obvious, "Why didn't you tell us?"

"Nienna asked me not to tell you. She said she was going to tell it someday." He shrugged. "But Crystal-san is-" "Gomen." Nienna interrupted, pulling away from Aichi and wiping away her tears. "I'll find her." I vowed to protect her...until my life burns out!

"I'm going with you." Kai surprisingly stood. Nienna smirked at the gesture. "Ah." She nodded and the two set out.

As they went out the gate and onto the little dirt road. Nienna felt they were being watched, she spun around, only to have the wind blow in her face, the leaves fluttered. "Doshita?" Kai's deep voice brought her back to the task at hand. "I feel like we're being followed." She answered.

Kai's eyes scanned the area. He had absolutely no idea what the noirette was talking about. He would've felt it too wouldn't he? "Ikuzo." He said, turning to run. Nienna narrowed her eyes before turning and running to catch up with Kai.

Meanwhile behind a trunk Kazuki sighed, "Yare-yare. That was close." A smirk graced his lips, "You're getting better, imoto-chan."

Crystal didn't recall how she ended up out in the city. She ran too fast, her face sticky with the residue of tears. Her mind fogged, Nienna-san, doshite? It was the only thing her mind seemed to think. Nothing more, nothing less.

She and Kazuki were close, both had one similarity; They both loved Nienna, always independent, stubborn, righteous, brave and noble. Then, it dawned on her; What if Nienna wanted to protect her? She had always been like that, even when they were young. Crystal would go out and do something really stupid or dangerous (Thought it was often both combined) and it was always Nienna who scolded, protected, and saved her everytime it went wrong.

Is this how it's going to be Nienna? She asked. Are you...always going to hide from me? Then the next question brought tears to her eyes, Did you accept my invitation to Sweet Starn...just to protect me? Does my friendship and love for you...even matter? She began to picture the noirette leaving Sweet Starn, herself begging her to stay and her cold words saying, "You're grown up now, Crystal-san. You don't need me anymore..." While other people would find it more painful if it was the other way around. Crystal was different. She loved Nienna in every way you could think of.

Crystal stifled a sniffle, she was on the sidewalk, people were busy walking past each other. She clenched her eyes shut, trying to keep the tears from leaving. Of course, since she was shutting her eyes, she was bound to bump into somebody.

"Sumimasen." She said as she she did, finally opening her eyes to see a white school uniform. She looked up to meet with red eyes that matched long flowing red hair. Both features that only belonged to one person she knew so well. "Ren-san!" She exclaimed, a light tinge on her cheeks.

"Crystal-san?" The redhead cupped a hand onto her cheek, feeling its wetness. Crystal flushed in response. "Doshitano? Were you crying?" The question reminded her why she was out. "Ah, iie..." She looked away, honey eyes shaking.

Ren pouted. He liked seeing Crystal, but not when she was sad like this. He would've liked to visit her at Pri-Aca on weekends, but couldn't do so because of a certain noirette. Well it was his lucky day, as the noirette was no where in sight. "Would you like to join me for lunch?"

Crystal's stomach grumbled at the mention of food. She had gotten so angry that she forgot breakfast of all meals. "That would be lovely."

"So care to tell me what happened?" Ren asked after both parties had their fill. Crystal looked blankly at her plate, unsure if she should tell Ren or not. Yes, you could consider them close in terms of business. Starlight fashion had helped Ren's Foo Fighters once, and Ren in turn, helped them when they were nearly bankrupt. In fact, Ren's outfit (in season one) was designed by Starlight Fashion under one of their many brands known as "Rock Angels." Initially it was designed for girls, but all they had to do was remove the skirt and add in pants.

To be honest, Ren liked Crystal in many ways. She was beautiful, check, smart or rather clever in her case. Many believed their voices to be a perfect match (I mean think about it, they actually sound pretty similar, only Crystal's is lighter), and that they should be a duet. And Ren liked her attitude and way of thinking, Crystal always acted like the mother hen of the group, and it was something Ren admired.

Now, how about the other side of the world. Crystal does like Ren, but still not to the point where she loves him. She finds him attractive mostly, but Crystal can't exactly call it love.

"Is it about Nienna?" Ren asked. Crystal nodded slowly. "Doshitano? It's rare of you two to fight." He said, taking a sip of his juice. Crystal sighed at this, "Ren-san, I don't know what to do!" She buried her face in her hands. "I'm angry at Nienna for something I know she meant no ill will, but. But what she did was just terrible! I'm...I'm just so confused!"

"Is it about Kazuki?"

Crystal's head shot up, "How did you..." Ren only smiled.

Meanwhile back at Pri-Aca. Miwa had endlessly tried his efforts to call Crystal through the Smartphone, a courtesy of the school, but the lavenderhead wouldn't pick up.

"Mou, where are they?!" Kamui whined, obviously worried. "Patience Kamui," said Aichi, "Kai and Nienna will surely bring them back."

Upstairs, Naoki came out with Kairi who had stopped crying and instead had her determined face on. "Kairi..." "Even if Nienna hid it from us. I know she wanted to protect us, all of us." Her blue eyes shone brightly, "Dakara, Nienna-chan o shinjiru! (I trust Nienna)"

Misaki sat on the couch, trying to keep still, but she was worried for the lavenderhead. But aside from that, she felt she was being watched. She stood up, eyes towards the glass wall that revealed the garden. "Misaki-san?" Aichi noticed the girl's sudden movement. "Ah, iie, it's nothing." She smiled at him. Her eyes glanced towards the garden again. I felt like someone was watching us...

"Ren... How did you know?"

"Kazuki-san is alive." The redhead answered bluntly. Crystal's eyes widened in shock. "His death was just a cover up."

"What?!" Crystal stood up, startling the other customers. Noticing what she did, she slowly sat down again. "I don't understand."

Ren sighed. He was totally going to be killed by him, now that he told her. But, to tell the truth, he didn't want Crystal to worry over something that wasn't true. "Kazuki received a special "scholarship" kind of thing for the CIA while Sweet Starn was planning for their debut."

Silence came from Crystal which made Ren continue. "He was confused at first. He had a hard time deciding whether he would go to america and accept the offer, or stay here to protect you and Nienna." Crystal could picture it, a confused Kazuki.

"What made him change his mind?" She asked. "Gomen, I can't tell you any more than that."

Ren almost regretted saying that when he saw Crystal's disappointed face. "Demo, don't you think Nienna was trying to protect you?"

Crystal, clutched her skirt. "I know that." She mumbled. "Demo, I thought we were friends." Tears fell on her skirt changing it to a darker hue. "Why do I feel like once I'm old enough, Nienna-san will leave Sweet Starn?"

Ren sighed. "I don't know about Nienna, but if you're the one who feels this way, then you're not Nienna's friend."

Crystal gave him a questioning look. "What do you mean?" "Why don't you trust her? If you truly are friends, Nienna will never leave you."

Crystal's tears stopped at Ren's words. He's right. She realized. If Nienna really is my friend, she'll never leave me. And...she'll protect me, like I would protect the others!Crystal's frown faded and was replaced by a small smile. Nienna was protecting me, not as my bodyguard, but as my friend!

"Realize it now?" Ren smirked. Crystal nodded a really happy smile gracing her lips. "Arigato, Ren-san!"

"Would you like a ride home?" Ren offered the heiress after they had paired their bill. "That'd be nice." The lavenderhead answered, her tears had dried up and her eyes shone again. Ren caressed her cheek, "That's the Crystal I love..." He said, causing the said girl to blush a deep pink.

Then Ren did the unthinkable. He leaned down and claimed Crystal's lips in a kiss, not too short, not too long, but full of heart-racing passion. "Ren..." Crystal gasped as he pulled away. "Gomen, you're just so cute when you blush." His comment just made her flush deeper. The two then said nothing as Ren opened the passenger seat door of his white sportscar, before Ren entered in the driver's seat.

Meanwhile Kai and Nienna were still in their search. After a thorough search of the campus, they decided to search outside. They went back to the dorm to get the others who willingly helped, and set out.

Their search lasted until sundown. And if you wondered why they took so long was because Crystal wanted to have a shopping spree for the SuperNova members as well as Sweet Starn members. She and Ren visited Starlight Fashion's outlet store that featured all brands created by the Kuchira Family; "Rock Angels" "Casual Girl" Sky's Oasis" "Sweet Magic" "Autumn Rose" and "Tiara Royale"

She even helped Ren coordinate his own coord. In the end she picked a coord from "Rock Angels" for Aichi, two from "Autumn Rose" for Kai and herself, one from "Sweet Magic" for Kairi, "Casual Girl" for Misaki, "Tiara Royale" for Miwa and "Sky's Oasis" for Nienna.

They were on their way back to the dorm when Crystal's phone rang. "Moshi-moshi?"

"Crystal-san?"

"Misaki?"

"Where are you? We've been trying to call you since You left."

"Ah gomen, gomen." She replied sheepishly. "Daijobu yo, I'm on my way. Where's Nienna?"

"She's probably on the beach with Kai, that's where they thought you would be."

"Wakatta, Arigato, Misaki. Ja ne." She said and disconnected. "Ren-san, can we head to the beach?"

"Sure." Ren's eyes glanced towards the heiress, who looked down, brows furrowed in thought. "Doshitano?" "It's just... It sounded weird when Misaki said Kai and Nienna were on the beach together..."

Ren took in the statement, "Yeah, it does sound weird." "I swear if Nienna makes a move on him, I'm going to kill her."

Ren laughed, "Daijobu, daijobu. Nienna-san is not the type to fall in love so easily. Especially with someone like Kai."

Crystal giggled in response. "Sou ne."

Nienna stood on the sandy shore. The wind ruffling through her black locks. They decided to rest there, but Nienna knew there was no time. Maybe, I should've told her from the start... she pondered, eyes closed in despair that Crystal would hate her forever.

Her mind replayed to the time when she slapped her. The physical pain was nothing, but it was what was in that slap that hurt her the most; Anger, Hatred, the feeling of betrayal.

"Nienna-san!" Nienna heard that silky voice calling to her. She and Kai turned around to see the said girl running towards them, Ren simply walking.

"Crystal-san/Ren!" Nienna and Kai exclaimed in unison. Nienna jogged up to the lavenderhead. "Where have you been?" She questioned.

"I was with Ren the whole afternoon." Crystal smiled sheepishly. "Ren?! I told you to stay away from him."

This is why Ren couldn't visit Crystal; Nienna disliked Ren's attitude. But Crystal thinks that Nienna was just being overprotective.

"Nienna. I'm not a kid anymore and you're not my bodyguard." Crystal snapped at the noirette.

Nienna looked away after she said "Bodyguard." She closed her eyes so Crystal wouldn't see them as they were probably shaking.

Crystal noticed this action and she did the same. She wanted to tell her that it was okay, that she knew she was trying to protect her, but nothing came out of her mouth.

"Gomennasai." Crystal heard the noirette say. "I really should've told you from the start." A tear slid down Nienna's cheek. "I just wanted to protect you and Kairi. I never really considered how the outcome would be. Gomen." She was shaking now and three more tears flowed from her closed eyelids.

Crystal sighed. At least she made things easier for me... She extended a hand to cup her cheek and lifted it to face hers. Honey eyes locked with amber. "Nienna-san," The lavender head called out to her. "When I was with Ren, he made me realize something..." Nienna's tears stopped, and she looked at the girl longingly. "You weren't protecting me as my bodyguard. You were protecting me as a friend."

Nienna's eyes widened. Had Ren taught her this much? Or was Crystal this wise all along? The thought warmed her. She wrapped her arms around Crystal, her head resting on her shoulder. "Yes. That's why I hope you understand that all I want is your safety." The noirette replied. Crystal smiled and gently pulled away, just enough for them to see each other's faces. "That's all I needed to know."

Their moment was cut off by Nienna's phone ringing. "Moshi-moshi?" "Nienna-san?" She heard Sapphire's voice. "It's almost time for Sweet Starn's concert, are you ready?"

"Ah, wasureteta! It was with SuperNova's schedule." Crystal exclaimed. "We'll be right there. But..." a silence came. "Sweet Starn will not be performing."

The words shocked both Crystal and Sapphire. But, Nienna smirked and said "Tonight, SkyRose will be reborn."

Sapphire smiled at the noirette's words. "Wakatta, I'll tell Kairi then."

Nienna disconnected. "Nienna-san..." "Saa, will you dance with me?" The noirette held out her hand in invitation.

Crystal smiled, "Mochiron." She said and took the hand.

Once again, Night had fallen. SuperNova and Kairi were waiting for Crystal and Nienna backstage.

"Wah, I'm so excited!" Kairi exclaimed. "It's been forever since SkyRose performed!"

"SkyRose?" Aichi looked at the bluenette. "Crystal and Nienna's duet unit! Ah just watching them perform gives me the shivers!"

"Sweet Starn has another group?!" Kamui seemed surprised. Kairi nodded, "SkyRose is something we call a subgroup. It's like a group within a group!"

"Naru hodo..."

"Who knows, maybe Crystal-san and Nienna-chan will let SuperNova make their subgroups, it's so exciting!"

"Konbanwa." They saw Ren come in. "Ren-san!" Kairi and Aichi greeted at the same time. "I hope you don't mind me watching." The redhead smiled. "Ren." They heard Nienna's firm, masculine voice from behind, Crystal was standing there smiling at him. She glared at the redhead for a few seconds, before turning her head and muttering "Thanks. For bringing Crystal home." A blush tinged her cheeks. Ren smiled "Dou itashimashite." He then moved to Crystal and patted her head, Nienna still glaring at him

"I'll be in your care too." he said, an arm around Crystal's waist. "Eh?!" Nienna was shocked at Ren's movement. "Eto..." A blush crawled up Crystal's cheeks. "Ren...kinda became my boyfriend a few hours ago..." She twirled her hair with her finger nervously.

"EH!?" Kai and Nienna exclaimed in unison. "Doshite? Nienna-san's not my bodyguard anymore." The lavenderhead smiled.

"Demo-"

"Kore." Crystal handed Nienna the coord she picked out from Sky's Oasis. Nienna looked puzzingly at the cards, she took them in her hand "Arigato. Suteki." The noirette complimented.

"I'm really sorry. I-" Nienna was cut off when Crystal giggled. "How many times are you going to keep apologizing?" She raised an eyebrow. "I've already forgiven you, and besides you're my best friend." She smiled. Nienna returned the gesture.

"But no more secrets okay?" The lavenderhead put her hands on her hips. Nienna gave a small chuckle. "All right."

"Now let's make this the best SkyRose concert ever!"

The two went over to the changing booths and placed the cards correspondingly. The booth made a whirring sound and the curtains rose...

The two came out on stage. The crowd erupted into wild cheers. Niena was wearing the Water's Wisdom Coord; It had a sky blue bikini top with a topaz gem at the center and two silver chains dangling from it, white flowing mesh silk sleeves with a gold trim,and a white pearl necklace. The skirt was a skyblue asymmetric and had a large white see through veil wrapped around the skirt with a gold trim, and around the veil were white bows. It had white sandals with ballerina straps that reached her calf, sand colored wedge heels and various tropical flowers of yellow, violet and pink. Lastly atop her head was a shell and pearl corsage.

Crystal on the other hand was wearing the Passionate Blaze Coord; a white one shoulder top that revealed her midriff, a red gradient orange cloth that hung like a sash on the same shoulder decorated with various sized gold beads. A white see through mesh cloth was tied to her middlefinger at one end and the other tied to her bare shoulder. On her other arms was a simple red marble bracelet. The skirt was red with a silver trim and intricate designs and swayed mostly to one side. It also came with black shorts. The shoes were also wedge sandals with ballerina straps, only red in color and had butterfly attachments to the heel.

"Kitta, kitta!" Kairi exclaimed excitedly.

-Precious Start-

(Italic-Crystal, Bold-Nienna)

Ame agari no sora ni

Nanairo no niji wo mitsuketa yo

Kono kimochi goto

Kimi ni misetai

Itsumo egao wo arigatō

Sono mama no omoi

Kotoba (todoke)

Kokoro (hibike)

Sekaijū doko mademo

Then came their aura. Only it was different from before. Both auras seemed to merge into a new one, Pink primroses, diamonds and white stardust danced around them.

Ai no kaeru basho

Arigatō no umareru hikari

Kon'na ni atatakai no ha kitto

Wa ni natteku kara

(Thanks for all my Precious days)

Soshite ima wakatta no

Min'na kara shiawase no piece

Hitotsu zutu moratte

Koko ni irundane

Precious days

-Precious End-

Idol Session Continues...

Finally...It's done. OMFG...

So yeah, I have officially revealed the fourth pairing; Ren and Crystal! I feel like a total jerk. Ok new question/ popularity poll; Which pairing should I keep; Nienna and Miwa (MiNa), Ren and Crystal (Renstal), or Naoki and Kairi (NaoRi)?

Really need your opinion about this question and chapter, because I feel like total bullshit right now...

So anyways thank you for all the support I hope to see your reviews as they give me the strength to update. Also if you're extremely curious about the sequel, leave a question in the reviews and I will PM you my answers (I'm hoping to get new fresh ideas with this Q&A thing :))

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