Part Two of Chapter 5 :

- Daichi-kun; she started, making him widen his eyes because it's his first time being called like this by Azu. There is something I wanted to tell you about.

Daichi kept silent, waiting for what will come next from the manager's mouth.

- Listen Daichi, I've been thinking for quite a while now, and I came up with a decision. This is the best way to promote your career and the Fanatik's popularity in the whole world, plus the girl is still single so you won't feel bad at all.

- Huh! What are you saying? What girl are you talking about?

- About Harune Aira of course! This girl is the Prism Queen and she's the most popular Prism Star in Japan. If you two get together, it'll become the apotheosis of popularity for you and your band; the manager said with an evil grin.

- What's with that, now?! What are you planning to do? And, what if I refuse?!

- I won't do anything. You're the one that's going to make everything possible for the Fanatik. Natsuki told me you met MARs yesterday and you're pretty handsome so that won't be hard to make her fall for you. Or else that very important person of yours lying in the hospital won't receive any medical help. Is that what you really want?

- …

- As expected. So you will do what I tell you about, got it?

- Yeah …

Daichi left the room, without deigning raising his head, too crushed down about what happened earlier. He had to make Aira fall for him, and make it official to promote his music band's ranking. In other words, he had to do something disgusting. Damn it! he thought. He wasn't the kind of guy that liked being manipulated. He hated that woman but he couldn't help but obey. Daichi went back to the room where he was before and stood right in front of Aira. She looked up at him and smiled kindly. He sat facing her, and a feeling of guilt filled his heart and mind.

- Aira, I heard you have a great sense of fashion; he said, starting a conversation.

- Really … That's not true … I'm the same as Rizumu-chan or Mion-chan … Aira said rubbing the back of her head of embarrassment.

Rizumu and Mion sweat dropped as they both thought about how many lies Aira can blurt out without noticing.

- But you do like fashion and Prism Stones, don't you? Daichi asked, trying to know more about her.

- Yes, I do. I think fashion is amazing because of its variety and possibilities to fit someone's personality. And Prism Stones are so pretty, to think it is holding wonderful outfits in its small size, it's very impressive, don't you think Daichi-san? Aira said with shimmery eyes.

- You're definitely in love with the Prism World, that's what I think; he said feeling guiltier of using this method to approach her.

Everyone seemed to get along with each other but in reality someone in this room was really angry, or rather jealous. You probably already guessed it was Shou. He was watching from afar Daichi trying to get close to Aira. And, Aira, being pretty naïve, talked to Daichi without ulterior motives. At the end of their rehearsal, the Fanatik band recorded their new song. And so came the sunset time.

- Time for us to go … Rizumu said, voicing a regret.

- We had so much fun; Natsuki added, to cheer Rizumu up.

Hibiki walked past Rizumu and whispered something in her ear that made her blush. She followed him after waving at her friends. Everyone got out of the Recording Studio as lights went off. Mion took her way home accompanied by Wataru, telling it was getting late. And Aira bowed politely and quickly followed them. But Daichi, who was still trying to get close to her, grabbed her arm and faced her.

- Wait, Aira … He said guiltiness rising in his heart.

- What's wrong Daichi-san? Aira asked, confused.

- It's- Umm … What if I …

Aira only heard part of what he said, something catching her eyes. Shou was few steps behind them, watching them and looking completely devastated. The only person he ever cherished was being snatched away from him. He knew he was slow on these kinds of things and not very engaged, but … he still felt that way about her. Aira was looked at him sadly, thinking she'd do anything just to remove the pain in Shou's eyes. Daichi noticed she wasn't listening to him so he loosened his grip on her arm.

- Aira … he said almost as low as a whisper.

- Sorry Daichi-san, but … I have to go; Aira apologized, bowing again. Then, she ran as fast as she could to catch up to Shou who was already leaving as she tried to keep a sight of him.

- Shou-san! Wait, please! Aira yelled so loud you could hear her echo in the dark night.

But Shou was still walking, lurching a little, not looking behind him. Aira finally reached him but when she grabbed his shirt, Shou fell down, just broken from everywhere. He realized a long time ago that he broke her heart, that she suffered because of him, that she'll never forgive him … He wasn't dumb, he knew she liked him and he liked her back, but they couldn't be. And since Aira wasn't able to understand it, he had to reject her. And now, he realized he has made the biggest mistake of his life and he'll always regret it.

- Shou-san …

- Go back to him; Shou said ruefully.

- But … What are you saying?! I won't leave you alone! She yelled with a determined tone to her voice.

- Just leave … please … he said almost begging her to go.

Then Aira felt a hand grab her arm, once again and drag her along. She didn't protest, guilty and aware of the pain she caused to Shou. Daichi took her home and left her drowning in sorrow, wishing she'll be fine. But Aira was so stunned she couldn't let a tear fall.

*Being tortured by my sins …*

That's it, I'm going to die! My heart aches so much because of what happened in this chapter. But, when I first started writing, I never thought it would end up like this. And, what I like the most in this chapter, it's that Shou's feelings are finally cleared. Yay! But it's still sad. Anyways, hope you liked it :)

Bye!