Nico's P.O.V

"I really love Idols before"

"Before?" I asked
"Yup" she said without looking at me.

Wait.. I know that action if they won't stare at you in the eyes... maybe Maki has a lover before..

"You love Idols... because of your lover?" I asked
"Yes... but we broke up 3 years ago"
"Is that so? If it's okay... wanna see me sing? IF you're free" I asked

"Sure.. when?" She smiled
"Tomorrow. Umi and Kotori will be happy because an Angel will go and watch us sing" I teased
"You really love to tease Nico-chan" She giggled while blushing

Seeing her smile always make my day perfect. Especially when she blushed like that.

"Tomorrow okay?" I asked again and she nod
"I will do my best for you, Maki-chan! This is just the start of the cutest Idol in the universe!" I cheerfully said and she smiled
"Do you have a number? Well I mean, it will be easier to-"
"81345-"
"W-Wait! Wait! Wait!" I giggled while saying it as I get my phone in my pocket.

Maki's P.O.V

"Why do you look so happy, Maki? There's a smile in your face while you're taking your medicine. Something happened?" Eri said as she arranged the fruits she brought.

"Nothing, I'm just happy that's all"
"No matter what's the reason is, I hope you will continue smiling like that. I love seeing you wearing that smile. It's been years since I saw you with that bright smile of yours... now I'm curious" She said

I closed my eyes "It's nothing"

"Nothing means Everything" I opened my eyes again and look at the direction where Eri was.
"That's the exact face I had after receiving my first phone call from Nozomi... But yeah, I know it's not about a certain someone right?" She asked

I smiled and said "Right". She's not just a certain someone... She's an Idol.. "Very Right" I added

Eri's phone rang and she went outside. My phone also rang and got a text from Nico.

I'll wait for you tomorrow morning in the front gate of our Academy. Good Night, Maki-chan.

I'm glad that there's one person who will wait for me. Ten minutes passed but Eri didn't came back. I went near the door and heard something...

"Are you insane, Nozomi?"

Nozomi... It's Nozomi... Eri's lover..

"You already know that I'm the only person who take good care of Maki and you can't even understand that? What? Huh! How about you- Yes! You don't understand because you don't want to understand it. Wow Nozomi are you sure you're asking me that?! You want me to choos- Then fine! I choose my close friend over you! I can't believe you! You're Impossible!

I went back to my bed and remembered that time...

Flashbacks

Nozomi hugs me so tight. I got surprised but when Nozomi told me the reason, I also hug her back.

"She said yes, Maki! She said yes!"
"Congrats Nozomi! I'm so happy for both of you!"
"I promise that I won't leave Eri, never. Thanks Maki, for helping me"
"No problem Nozomi, I will always support you both"
"I know that" Nozomi giggled

End of Flashbacks

"Why now?" I said softly. I'm the reason why Eri and Nozomi are fighting. And now I'm afraid that the person who is always there beside me will also get mad at me

I'll wait for you tomorrow morning in the front gate of our Academy. Good Night, Maki-chan.

Will she get mad if she knows my true situation?

Tomorrow came...

"Why won't you open this box? It's been years since she gave that to you Maki" Eri said
"She said it's a book. She said it's her favorite book that she wants me to read it"

I remembered her... She's been a friend of mine. Unfortunately, she passed away last year.

Flashbacks

"Don't lose faith okay? You know.. I'll be okay tomorrow. I can feel it, Maki. I will be fine. Oh wait... this is for you"
"It's not my birthday" I said
She smiled and said "It's the best book in the world that you shouldn't miss, Maki. Maybe you didn't read it yet. That's my favorite book. I know it can help you, Especially when you feel like giving up. That book can change everything"

"Why did you give this to-"

"Because you need it"

End of Flashbacks

Because I need it... I thought

I want to tell her that I don't need this book because my life wouldn't change. It will always be the same.

She passed away a day after giving me that gift, and I was so envious of her because I saw her eyes full of fulfillment that I can't find in myself until now. That's why, while I'm waiting for my time. I will try my best to be happy at all cost.

The time when I arrived in the Academy. I was about about to call Nico but I heard her from afar, calling my name. Good thing Eri went to work and she will get home at night.

While we are walking towards the Auditorium, I feel nervouse after what I saw. I guess it's not them... It's not her...

After couple of minutes, the show has begun and I saw Nico... Well I have to admit that she's beautiful and she also have a cute voice... She's perfect to be an Idol. But now, I saw two persons whom I trusted but also the persons who betrayed me before.

"Hanayo... Rin..."