Chapter Five

Starlight Love: Otome Game

Story Three: Miroku's Story

I was in the recording studio again, this time singing the b-side duet for my debut single. Miroku had already recorded his parts before I got to the studio but he stayed for emotional support during my recording. Even though he was busy, I'm happy he could be there for me.

The song had very emotional lyrics but with a more modern tune and fast pace to it. It contrasted my solo song in a fun way. This song was about a couple that missed each other but it was no use, being together didn't work.

After a few takes I was finally finished. I was so happy that I did well enough and that everyone approved of my singing. Before I left the studio a staff-san informed me that the promotional video shoot of "I WISH" will be in a few days as well as the jacket shoot for my single the day after.

After a meeting with Taisho-san it was decided that there will be two different editions of my single, a regular edition and a limited edition that will feature Miroku on the cover with me. I was nervous when I found out I would be doing another shoot with him, but at the same time I couldn't wait.

I've grown fond of photoshoots, the few that I had done made me feel great. I felt beautiful after the makeup artist made me over and with the cameras in me face, I felt like I could do well. I was really accomplished when I saw the magazine from my shoot with Sango, and even more accomplished when I saw the magazine from my shoot with Miroku.

My days seem to just get more and more busy as the release date to my first single was coming up. I was growing tired but I wanted to make everyone proud. Even though my parents weren't with me anymore, I have a feeling that they would be proud of me.

The day came fast. I was going to record my promotional video, thankfully I did not have to dance but I was told that there would be a scene of ballet dancers behind me, and a couple of actors acting out a small story. As the makeup artist finished I looked myself over in the mirror.

She had done a wonderful job making me look stunning again. My skin was pale and clear with my cheeks lightly tinted pink. My eyes were dramatic, with smoky black and grey colors blended nicely and thick black eyeliner. It made my eyes stand out. She left my hair hanging loose with waves and had my bangs pulled to the side.

When my outfit arrived I was thrilled. I was given a simple white dress that went down to my mid-thigh, it had jagged cuts in it and it fit me perfectly. I loved it.

When I stepped onto the set the recorded multiple scenes with me from different angles. It was in front of a green screen so I couldn't wait to see what the staff-san had in mind for my PV.

The hardest part was filming the close up versions of my lip syncing. I had difficulty in expressing the proper emotion on my face so the staff-san called a break and I went back to my green room.

I felt somewhat defeated that I couldn't get the shot down. I was at a loss of what to do. Then the idea hit me. Maybe... I could ask Miroku? He is very experienced, he would know how to handle it. He was very busy though so when I reached for my phone and dialed his number, I hoped he wasn't too busy to talk.

After a few rings the phone answered.

"Hello?" I felt relieved just hearing his voice. But I suddenly got nervous.

"Ahh... Miroku? It's Kagome." I tried my best to keep my voice steady. "Are you busy?" I asked him.

"No, I'm on the way to a TV appearance right now. I have some time. Is everything okay?" His voice had hints of worry, but he sounded happy to be speaking with me.

"I actually have a little issue and I needed some advice." I'm glad that he was free to speak with me.

"Sure, what's wrong?" I paused a moment before continuing.

"I'm doing the PV shoot for 'I WISH' right now and I'm have a difficult time conveying the right emotion in my face for the close up shots... Do you have any advice for me?" He let out a small laugh. It made a small grin cross my face when I heard him.

"Just think of it this way... Imagine you are the girl you are singing about. Put yourself in the shoes of her and feel how she is feeling." He said, I had a feeling he was smiling. "I mean, you cried when you first heard the song. Do you remember that emotion?" He was right, it did made me cry and I was overcome with emotion. "Remember those feelings and try it again." He was right.

"That makes a lot of sense. Thank you. I'll try my best." I said we a happy sigh of relief.

"I know you can do it." He said and said goodbye before hanging up.

Thanks to his advice I was able to complete the close up shots without too much trouble. I was happy to hear Miroku's voice and to have him there for me when I needed him.

That night when Kouga drove me home he informed me that Taisho-san needed to meet with me in his office so before I went to my room to sleep I stopped by to see him. I lightly knocked on the door and stepped in.

He was seated at his desk looking at paperwork. He must be a very busy man.

"Taisho-san, you wanted to see me?" I asked and sat down across from him.

"Yes I wanted to ask you how you were adjusting to life as a singer so far?" He said with a smile on his face and pushed his paperwork to the side.

"I feel tired easily but I think it is very rewarding." I smiled back at him, "I'm enjoying it a lot so far!" It was true, I loved it.

"That's good to hear. Some of the staff sent over some clips from your PV shoot today and they are perfect. Great job." I clapped my hands lightly in joy.

"Thank you Taisho-san!" I was very happy to hear that.

"And I also wanted to tell you that since you will finish all your work tomorrow, I decided to rent a cabin in the woods nearby and we will go there for the weekend. Just as a welcome present to you. KOBUSHII are also done with their activities so they will be coming along. GC are still on tour so they won't be joining us." I was shocked. That sounded amazing! I would love to relax and unwind in a cabin!

"Wow, that sounds wonderful! Thank you!" I said with a small giggle.

"You've worked hard, you deserve it. Kouga will pick you up from your photoshoot tomorrow and you'll be headed up there. I'll be there late saturday night." I nodded and thanked him a lot before leaving to go to my room for the night.

The photoshoot went off without a hitch. The staff-san made me up to look as beautiful as I did yesterday and working with Miroku was nice. He was so professional and he looked great. I couldn't wait to see the finished product of my single. It was all thanks to him for his help. I was kind of sad though, because that meant we wouldn't be working together anymore after we complete all the promotion for the single.

I stood outside and waited patiently for Kouga-san to arrive and take me to the cabin for the weekend.

"Kagome." I heard my name being called and turned to see Miroku walking up to me carrying a bag. He had a black hoodie on, with the Hood up over his head and sunglasses covering his eyes. He was famous after all. Anyone would be able to recognize him.

"Oh Miroku? What are you doing here?" I was a little nervous with him around. We haven't discussed why he kissed me yet. I wanted to know why. But at the same time, it scared me.

"I'm hitching a ride with you to the cabin. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru are already there." He said and sat his bag down as he stood next to me. Him just being close to me made my heart beat like crazy. I didn't know how to describe this feeling.

When Kouga-san pulled up in the car he put our bags in the trunk and opened the rear door for us to climb in. It was silent most of the ride. I could have sworn Miroku had fallen asleep. As I watched the scenery go by I felt my own drowsiness catch up to me. I started to drift off to sleep.

I was awoken by a gently hand running through my hair. I stirred slightly and then when I opened my eyes I realized where I was sleeping and shot up right. When I had fallen asleep my body had shifted to Miroku's lap. I wonder how long I was there for, but I was embarrassed.

"I'm... I'm sorry." I turned my face away from his, I was so embarrassed. He let out a small laugh. I loved hearing him laugh like that.

"Don't worry about it. You looked like you needed it anyways." He smiled and patted my shoulder. "Kouga already took our things inside." Miroku got out if the car and I followed him.

I could of sworn Taisho-san lied. He didn't rent out a cabin, he rented out a hotel! It was huge. When I stepped in Kouga-san handed me a room key and I quickly found my room. When I unlocked the door and stepped in it was beautiful. There was a large bed in the center of the room with a huge flat screen TV in front if it. The whole room had a cabin theme and it felt cozy. Then I noticed a door at the back of the room. I opened it my breath was taken away.

The door lead outside to a private man made hot spring. It was beautiful with tall walls separating the spring from the other rooms. I looked up and saw the sky starting to get dark. I definitely had to have a good long soak tonight.

I relaxed for most of the night but I couldn't take it anymore. I had to know why Miroku did want he did and the only way I was going to know is if I asked him directly.

I didn't know what room he was in so I went out to the front desk to ask Kouga-san. It turns out that Miroku was in the room right next to mine. So I went back and I stopped at his door. I stood for a moment before I knocked.

I didn't know what to say to him but I definitely needed to say it. I raised my hand and knocked gently and after a moment he opened the door.

"Oh, Kagome, what's up?" He asked with that grin on his face. He always had that look when he saw me.

"May I come in?" I asked and he looked a little surprised. He stepped aside and let me in.

"I was going to go put my feet in the hot spring... Do you want to join me?" He asked and I nodded as he lead me outside. It sounded like a good idea being out there and relaxing. It would help calm my nerves for the conversation that I wanted to have.

We sat outside in silence with our feet in the water. I looked up at the sky above. It was already night time and I could see the stars covering the sky. It was beautiful up here.

"You don't get to see this in the city." He said. His voice was soft.

"It's beautiful." I said and looked at him from the corner of my eye. I noticed he was looking at me. It made my heart beat fast again. I looked at him and met his Indigo eyes. That look he was giving me... I didn't understand it.

"Miroku..." I said but he didn't respond he just stared at me. I didn't speak either. I was too confused with the emotions I was feeling, I didn't know what to make of them.

After a moment if staring at eachother he moved first, wrapping his hand around the back of my neck and he pulled me in again. I felt the sweet sensation of his lips on mine. He was kissing me again and I kissed back. Was this the natural reaction he talked about before.

He didn't stop with one kiss. It was one after another each one felt more intense. I was soon lost in the feeling of him kissing me. My heart was beating and my face was on fire.

Then I came to my senses and pushed him away. I pushed his chest and he let out a small frustrated sign. I was confused.

"Why... Why do you keep doing that?" I asked. I needed to know. He took my first kiss and I didn't know the real reason.

"Is it to give me experience or something?" I asked again. He stayed silent for a moment.

"I don't know myself or I would tell you." I didn't know how to take it. I didn't understand. "Kagome... When I see you I feel like I need to...it's not for experience or anything." He said.

But it was wrong. I knew it. It was in our contracts that we can't have a relationship. Even though this isn't dating it definitely isn't just friendship either.

"Miroku..." I was too lost to speak. "It can't happen again." I made up my mind. I can't let it help again. "I don't know exactly what you are thinking, but whatever it is. This can't happen again." When I met his eyes he looked sad, like he had been completely defeated.

"Kagome..." His voice was quiet. "I don't know what it is about you that has been driving me crazy. I just can't control myself around you." I stood up from the hot spring and grabbed my shoes.

"Miroku... We are co-workers and I consider you a friend. This isn't what happens between co workers or friends." The look in his eyes hurt me and for some reason when the words came out of my mouth, I felt sad.

I didn't understand what I was feeling with Miroku. I just knew it was best to ignore it and prevent myself from feeling this way in the future. I left him without saying goodbye and when I got to my room... I couldn't stop crying.

To be continued...

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