"OHMIGOD hurry up it's on it's on! Rei-chan hurry!" Usagi was on the brink of tears at the thought that Rei was causing her to miss precious seconds of her favorite idol.

"How do you even used this blasted thing? Isn't this your house why can't you turn your own TV on?" Rei fumbled with the buttons on the remote hitting each waiting for the screen to come alive.

"I think it's this one," Makoto leaned over and pressed one button then the screen blinked to life.

"Is that the button to watch American television?" Rei looked befuddled. Even though she lived in the lavish house with Minako she never even stepped near the enormous one in their video room. Sometimes Minako would play video games in there and Rei really didn't feel the need to witness Minako's infatuation with beating the high scores.

"Oh there she is! She looks so good! Don't you think Rei-chan? I mean you must think she looks good all the time don't you?" Usagi gave Rei a knowing grin that made Rei slightly uncomfortable knowing that someone knew enough about her personal life, albeit it was Usagi.

"She does look good Rei-chan," Makoto agreed. Why did Makoto have to tell Rei that she looked good. Rei had eyes.

"I can barely fathom the events that lead Minako to appear on this show. The host, Tae Putcher, really knows how to get under his guest's skin," Ami stated this knowing it was useless to ask any of the other people in the room. Makoto and Usagi didn't watch American TV and well, Rei didn't watch any TV.

'...Sideshow Minako, No Show Aino, just to name a few. Tell me which do you prefer?'

"Ami-chan what did he say?" Usagi really ought to pay attention in her next english class. Whenever that may be now that they had all graduated high school.

"I'm sure the program has been subtitled since this is such a big interview, especially for Japan. I'm sure I can find the button to turn them on," Ami started inspecting the remote. "But he called her Sideshow Minako and No Show Aino." Ami really was something sometimes, she knew what would get a rise out of Usagi.

"I can't believe he would call Mina-chan those things! That's so rude. You know she's been on three international tours! Where have these people been? She's a headliner now! That's so rude!" Usagi would never of being accused of not standing up for her best friend.

Rei could feel the corners of her mouth pull upwards when she head Minako tell him off. Extra points since she did it gracefully. Rei was glad she learned a lot in her English classes so she could fully understand what was going on in the interview.

'You were born in Japan and yet you speak English fluently. You must have paid attention during your lessons.'

Rei scoffed audibly. "He really is a prick. Americans have no respect. Men ar-"

"One man doesn't represent an entire group of people Rei-chan." Of course, Ami would have something to say about that. She was getting ready to study abroad in the states as part of her university program.

"Whatever, he shouldn't assume Minako paid attention in class." Rei rolled her eyes. "At least she already knew the subject unlike some other people." Usagi would feel Rei's glare on the back of her head. She was about to whine but she realized she wouldn't be able to read the subtitles if she turned around. Rei took note of this victory.

'...specifically brain cancers, is this something you have experienced first hand?'

"Why is he still asking about this? Minako-chan is always open about her tumor and helping charitable organizations. You say this man can get under your skin but he doesn't even have any good material," Makoto shrugged. "I swear if he did any research he would have better questions to ask."

'Thanks to my friends for the most part, and doctors of course…'

"Did you hear that! We got a shoutout! She's talking about her friends, as in us! Everyone listen," Usagi was jumping up and down. If anyone saw her act the way she did when she watched Minako do any type of concert or interview you would never have guessed they had been friends for so many years. She could get a private concert if she wanted and yet she was still one of Minako's most devoted fans.

'...dancing with this woman.'

"Ohmigod Rei its y-" Usagi was in the midst of turning around and yelling in Rei's ear before she saw the glare Rei was giving the TV. It was common knowledge Rei didn't know anything about the news or read the tabloids so she would have missed when the internet blew up with the photo of her and Minako at the ball. She was incredibly private with her relationship with Minako and would have preferred that her face not be plastered online for millions of people to see.

"You know it's amazing that you can live with Minako-chan and in that massive house and not know anything about how the world sees her," Makoto commented. Whether or not Rei heard her was up for debate but she didn't reply either way.

"Do people know?" Rei said just above a whisper.

"They have no idea who you are Rei-chan. I swear no one knows. Although Minako hasn't addressed the rumor yet so I don't know what she's going to say. But she really loves you Rei I don't think she would betray your trust. Really." Sometimes Usagi could say meaningful things.

'I don't have anyone at the moment.'

"I told you she loves you. Even if we're the only ones that know," Usagi was back to giggling.

Rei relaxed immediately. Why did she doubt Minako, of course she wouldn't tell their secret. Although she also knew that it was Minako's secret as well. She claimed many times that she didn't want to share Rei and that she would only do it if Rei insisted herself that they tell everyone. Which of course Rei never did. It really did amaze Rei that Mina was still in the closet to her fans though. She was generally so open about everything else and she never expressed her concerns to Rei about being afraid of coming out. Rei just assumed it was all part of their rather large secret.

"Ugh they're talking about Ace again like it's seven years ago. We didn't even know Mina-chan back then. Honestly I'm getting tired of this guy, why do people watch him?" Makoto groaned like she did every time the man opened his mouth.

Rei perked up when she heard something that made her smile.

'I actually wrote it for one of my first friends. She is such an inspiration to me and I don't know what I would do without her. She is the inspiration for my upcoming album.'

Minako actually went back through all her old photos and other memories to remember what it was like when she and Rei had first met, were just best friends, before they were together. It was a different time in their life but a great one nonetheless. It lead them to where they were today. It also gave Minako a way to sing about Rei without confessing she was in love. As much as Rei loved thinking about Minako's upcoming album, that she obviously already heard live many times, she couldn't wait to get home and see the girl that she loved as well.