As I'm releasing this chapter there is a lot going on the world. I'm sure you are all aware of what's currently going on. Make sure to take this issue seriously but don't panic. Be responsible and smart! Stay indoors, avoid large groups, and keep things clean. Keep yourself safe and healthy and look out for others!
DISCLAIMER I DO NOT OWN AIKATSU NOR THE SONGS USED
*Mabel by Flower (There's a good cover by Honeyworks if you aren't use to vocaloid voices)
"It means that until we manage to clean up this mess, you and Momo are not allowed to, in any form of communication, interact in anyway."
"Pardon me?!" Auntie Aoi sighed at my outburst.
"I didn't want to do this either but it's for the best Momo. Since your debut you two have always been together. That's why people are fully convinced that this is entirely true. These pictures and even the clip of you two performing are only adding to the flame. Its a bit extreme but you two can't be seen in the same picture for a while."
"Or we can release an official statement. Doesn't Starlight have a list of trust worthy reporters? I'm sure that Uncle Raichi could do it as well." I suggested.
"That is the plan but we already know that it's not enough. All of our reporters and even Raichi will just be called out to be protecting you. It won't be taken seriously."
"What do you mean not taken seriously? They'll have an in person statement from the source and it will entirely be true. What is there to be doubting?" Auntie Aoi looked down to her hands.
"This is the world of Aikatsu. Something like this isn't settled easily just by telling reporters the truth. There were already so many accusations about your relationship even before this. Along with all your interactions already, these speculations are like confirmation to those people who always thought that there was more to your relationship."
"We went to a planetarium, a cafe and a music store. Shouta-kun is known to be shy so it would make sense for him to be blushing in that picture. Nothing about these elements states that we are in an affair."
"There's a clip of you saying that you love him. Can you explain that to people?" I almost winced at my mistake. But I couldn't give in to them.
"I do love Shouta-kun, in a completely platonic fashion. I can say that to him because I trust him. Everyone in this room should understand how difficult it is for me to make friends. So when I state that I love Shouta-kun does that have to naturally imply romance? That's how I would explain it, if you give me a chance."
"We will put it into our official statement but you will not do it yourself. If you try yourself, it will only reflect negatively on both of us. Please don't make this harder than it has to Momo."
"You have to listen to Kiriya-honey, peach-honey. We are just trying to help you. Why didn't you think of the consequences? I'm sure out of every one you would have been someone to think ahead." I turned to Mr. Bepp.
"I did think about it. We're friends and it was a fake date. That was the only answer that I thought would be needed. Which I still can't comprehend that people would not understand. Besides it's not like mom and dad had to hide it when they were dating so are you sure that this is that big of a problem as you are all making it out to be?" All the teachers went silent. I looked at dad who didn't meet my eyes. "Dad?"
He bit his lip. "During the first year of us dating, Ichigo and I did hide it."
Something snapped inside of me. I wanted to deny it. That dad was only supporting this ridiculous plan but I knew that he wasn't the type to joke around like this. Auntie Aoi took advantage of my silence to continue. "For the time being I ask that the two of you to cooperate with us. We'll handle the rest of this. Higawari-kun you'll be temporarily transferred to Bepp-sensei's class."
"T-transfer classes as well?" Shouta questioned. Auntie Aoi nodded.
"I ask that you refrain from messaging each other as well. I don't expect this to be easy but you guys are helping by not communicating. Reporters are expected to be hounding you two for a while that you guys not be together in any way will help diminish everyone's thoughts." I could feel Shouta's eyes on me. I just balled up my fists not able to do anything.
"I'm going to class." I turned on my heel heading out without looking at any of them. I stomped my way to my classroom when I heard someone following me. I ignored the person calling out to me until they rushed past me.
Dad stood in front of me with his arms out in front of him. "Talk to me."
"What's there to talk about? All of you are cutting my friendship with Shouta-kun rather than handle the matter up front."
"You know that's not true. Aoi and all of the staff are going to try settle everything so that it won't effect your career any further. I know that this is hard to accept but you don't understand everything in Aikatsu just yet. We are trying to help both you and Higawari in the way that makes the most sense to us."
"Like hiding your relationship with mom for a year?" Dad's face soften up.
"Is that what this is about? That we didn't tell you about us?" He moved to put a hand on my shoulder. "Momo, I still loved Ichigo during that time. Hiding it didn't change anything. I mean look we're married and had you."
"It's not that!" Dad pulled his hand back. "Aunt Noelle, Auntie Aoi, Auntie Akari, the list goes on forever, even Grandma. Every single one of them waited until they retired to pursue in love. You and mom were one of the only ones in history to proudly say that you were a couple to the world. You know when I first saw the audition and had to study romance you two were the first ones that came to mind. I thought that you were both proud of it. Instead you chose to lie!"
"We didn't lie-"
"No. You just didn't tell the whole truth." He didn't say anything to rebut. "And guess what? I am trying to tell is the truth. I'm not afraid of the reporters trying to create something from nothing. I may not know everything in the Aikatsu world but I know myself and I know Shouta-kun. This entire thing is blown out of proportion. Just tell me dad. Why did you have to hide it?"
"Because your mom was the top idol. Idols are seen to be for everyone. Being a couple makes things difficult. Even when we came out to everyone we were careful with ourselves." I almost rolled my eyes at him.
"Then why don't you teach this lesson in class? It seems to be common knowledge to do avoid scandals. But you don't teach students to avoid dating."
"We don't teach them because we aren't heartless. We know that we can't stop people from dating. Idols are human. That's why we, the adults, will protect you from those reporters that try to make it look bad. When Ichigo and I were hiding, we didn't think that it was a bad thing. We only told people when we felt the most comfortable and so that it wouldn't blow up in our faces. We just didn't want pressure from people to be open about everything in our personal lives."
"Exactly that dad! You, mom, Shouta-kun, me. We all have our own lives outside of Aikatsu. If you guys did something, then you make up and go on with your lives. Right now my life is being impeded. I wasn't taught in your class that dating was forbidden and I grew up learning from my parents that love is a beautiful thing. One that I has lead me to where I am today."
I could feel tears building up in my eyes. "I truly did mean it when I said that I loved Shouta-kun. If I were to straighten things out I would not change that answer. I don't have to pretend. I don't have to explain myself. I can be free. I had fun yesterday. The most fun that I've had in such a long time. Now today I'm receiving the worst news possible."
Dad cupped my face lowering himself to my height. "It's only temporary. Please wait until things die down and everyone forgets it."
I shook my head. "Then what? I could talk to him again? Have pictures of us taken when we go out again? Repeat this whole cycle? Is that the plan?"
He pressed his forehead onto mine letting out a sigh. "I'm not sure. Please just remain strong for a while. I promise that things will work out."
"How can you be so sure?" I asked weakly.
"Because I'm your dad. Believe in me."
[Top rising Starlight idols caught on date?]
Starlight first year idols, Suzukawa Momo, aka the Genius Wildcard, and Higawari Shouta, the Natural Rookie, were seen on a date this Sunday. The two of them had been thought to be close friends since their debuts and even beforehand but is love in the air for these two?
Since beginning their Aikatsu endeavors Suzukawa and Higawari have been attached to the hip. These two first attracted attention with their matching answers at their Starlight auditions despite having no idea about the questions beforehand. This could have been the start to their romance. Or perhaps even beforehand as their history goes back further than this.
According to Suzukawa, Higawari was scouted by her, herself after listening to him performing his own original song. Some have even speculated that this was only the beginning of their meeting but their feelings started at their debuts. At a second year audition, the two of them debuted as one. Not to mention that Higawari had specifically stated that the popular song Blue Moon was written for and about her. With all of these incidents, the idea of the them dating was not too far- fetched.
Below are pictures of them on their date while enjoying some cakes. Our personal, one the scene reporter were surprised when they managed to capture a clip of Suzukawa clearly declaring her love for the boy. The two later went to a music store where they borrowed two guitars and performed a song for the people in the shopping district. Those in the audience have stated that their chemistry was nothing that people have seen before.
As of this time neither Starlight nor the two have spoken about the this. Stay updated by checking out of official website for the latest news.
[UPDATE: Starlight's Official Statement]
Earlier today newly appointed Headmistress of Starlight academy, Kiriya Aoi, had released an official statement from the school's main account regarding Suzukawa Momo and Higawari Shouta dating.
In response to the previous report, the statement reads as follows:
Hello, this is Kiriya Aoi, headmistress of Starlight academy. It has come to my concern that two of my students have been put into question of dating. After speaking with the two parties I have found that all rumors to be false.
Suzukawa has been experimenting with the idea of possibility of acting in a romance drama and had asked Higawari to help her out. As the two are closer friends, she had entrusted the job to him. The clip that has been circulating around was merely a misunderstanding. The two have no romantic feelings for one another.
With this statement clearing up everything, we hope that you continue to support these two as they further their Aikatsu.
[Fans not convinced?]
The topic of Suzukawa Momo and Higawari Shouta not dating has been circulating around the Aikatsu web as fans are doubting the official statement by Starlight.
With everything known about the two idols, fans claim that the statement was only made to protect their relationship from preying eyes and ears. Hiding relationships are not rare in the Aikatsu world that people are questioning what is the truth.
Fans have been sending encouraging messages to both sides that if their relationship was real then they would have support.
Currently neither side has spoken up about the topic.
[Secret Meet-up?]
Fans may be right about idols Suzukawa Momo and Higawari Shouta's relationship. Earlier today these two had left Starlight premises for individual auditions. And though neither of them were seen together, nor on their phones for the most part, fans believe that this may have been a cover up to meet up outside of school grounds.
Suzukawa has been known to be incredibly intelligent that some think she had managed to sneak off to see Higawari during some break time. No hard evidence supports these theories but are widely thought of a possibility.
[Suzukawa Momo gone silent.]
It has been 5 days since news started going around about Suzukawa and Higawari Shouta dating. Ever since then the two idols have been on silent on all social media platforms. Fans have been spreading the hashtag #IdolsCanDate, trending worldwide in support for these two. To no avail in any response to such actions.
When questioned in person, neither have spoken a word and as they are protected by security, no one has been able to get a straight answer. Some say that this is in the work of Headmistress of Kiriya Aoi's command to control the news. Others believe that the idols do not wish to lie about their relationship that they have chosen to remain silent.
There have been no confirmations of these.
[Reporters getting out of hand?]
As no further news has been published by Starlight nor the respected parties, reporters decided to go to an outside source for information. As seen in the pictures given, reporters have been sitting outside of the academy's gates for the past week trying to get anything out of the idols coming and going.
Today they have reached another level where former top idol and parent to Suzukawa Momo, Hoshimiya Ichigo's bento shop was almost flooded with antsy reporters trying to get any information about the situation. Fortunately, Hoshimiya handled it well by being able to politely escort them off of her property and resulted in zero casualties.
Hoshimiya had solely stated that the two idols in question are only friends and had left it at that. There still has been no word from Suzukawa Momo about the topic nor about the home invasion.
"This is crazy Momo. Are you even reading all this news? It's crazy. I thought that everything would have calmed down by now." Fumiko sat on her bed scrolling through her phone. I sat on my bed randomly plucking on my new guitar.
I ignored her comment. Of course I knew all the news still happening. It's been little over a week now and people were still talking about Shouta and I. We have been listening to Auntie Aoi's word and not communicating with each other yet somehow people have still managed to create news about everything.
There is literally nothing to this scandal that they even got mom involved as they were desperate for new theories. Shouta and I haven't spoke, messaged or even looked at each other since being told not to. Whenever we see each other on campus we would both turn away. Not to mention that I can't leave campus without having a bunch of cameras and microphones pushed into my face. To say that I was getting annoyed with everything was an understatement.
It wasn't just the news. It was everyone here at Starlight and the staff at the auditions as well. They all walked on egg shells around me. I appreciated that they didn't question our relationship yet they weren't exactly helping by constantly reminding me to remain strong. I didn't want to hear that everything will work out fine in time if this week has only shown the exact opposite.
The only thing that I wanted to hear was that everyone has forgotten this whole ordeal.
In this week I had time to think more about the topic. Dating and scandals. Was it because of my parents or the fact that I don't understand the way most people think illogically? I couldn't understand where anyone stood. People supported me dating but not actually.
I still read the articles before Auntie Aoi's statement. They reported that this would leave such a negative effect on my reputation as I was only a first year. This would, in turn, hurt Starlight's decision to let boy idols become a thing. People thought that if I dated, then I would cause so many others to follow and Starlight would be encouraging that. Comments weren't any better as people fought for the idea of dating and not dating. Those seeing dating were called delusional and those not would be haters even if neither seemed to think heavily on the idea. Stating their opinion alone presented a big stop sign as there was no way to please everyone.
For some reason the idea of us being only friends was 'not possible'. I read that a lot in the news. That the way we treat each other, how we don't have any barriers, how close we are. That's not possible without the element of love apparently.
Though when I looked back on Shouta and I's relationship I didn't see what they meant. What I saw was a side of us that people just don't see regularly. What they called Shouta being more forward with professing his emotions towards me, I saw me giving him time to think. He always had a lot to say to people but they never listened carefully to hear beyond his shuttering and mumbling. The songs that people have been nitpicking to be the real him were entirely true. Does it have to relate back to me?
In my case, me being 'less serious' as they put it, literally me smiling in more pictures. If that's it, does that mean I would have to force a smile all the time? Besides, it's not that Shouta understood every single thing that I told him. He often questioned things like everyone else. The difference though was that he actually listened to everything. That I could always tell what he was thinking just by looking at him. I didn't have to guess with him. I knew that this would have been hard but I didn't imagine not talking to one person can have this much of an effect.
"That song sounds familiar. What is it?" Fumiko asked.
I finally brought my mind back down paying attention to my hands still playing a melody. My heart ached realizing what song it was. "Hey. It's what Shouta-kun was singing when we first met."
"Oh sorry." There it was again. Being careful of what they said to me. "Why does it sound like that though? Is something wrong with your guitar? It's like more broken sounding."
"It's because you're use to an acoustic sound and this one is an electric."
"I've heard an electric playing though. It's definitely louder and cooler."
"It's because I don't have an amp to plug it into."
"Amp?"
"Amplifier. Its short for amplifier." Fumiko paused a little. I looked up from the strings to her pouting at me.
"That's it? No long winded explanation about how they work or the entire guitar background throughout history? Try teaching me about music like Shouta. I can be a good student." I sighed putting the guitar back on the stand at the foot of my bed.
"No offense Fumiko but I'm not in the mood and you're not Shouta-kun. In more ways than one." She moved to sit next to me on my bed.
"This whole thing got you down huh? Want to talk about?" I ran a hand through my hair.
"As I said when everything was starting, there is nothing to talk about. Nothing is working out. This entire plan is ludicrous. I'm not allowed to talk to one of my closest friends because some people, who I probably never even met before, think that they know me more than myself. How risible."
"You have to look at it from the fans' perspective. The image of us as idols is that we are untouchable. Dating kinda breaks that image in a way." My hands balled up some of my bed covers.
"Why are you so casual with this? My parents were called the Star Couple. If mom listened to that then where would I be? And I know that Auntie Aoi already said that they too kept their relationship a secret as well but I still don't understand why. Why does it break the idol image? Why can we date and not date but everyone wants to say whatever they want? And the best part is that we aren't even dating!"
"And people will see that if you hold this out for a bit longer."
"That's another problem. The damage from all these newspapers are already done. What if I do want date someone in the future? Will I have to face all of this again? Next time I'll be on a job with Snapshot or something, should I have to worry about cameras? I don't want people to support me because when they search my name on the internet the first that comes up is Shouta-kun's girlfriend question mark."
"A-at least you're receiving support?" She offered meekly.
"I don't want that kind of support!" Fumiko flinched.
Talking about it I was releasing all the pent up emotions that I was feeling this week. "I knew that eyes would be on me as an idol. I know that my actions are being watched. But I signed up to be able to express myself through my works. Not have people judge how I hang out with my friends. What if I was forced to not hang out with you anymore? What and where is the line that people have decided for me and why should I follow it?"
With everything out, I threw myself back onto my bed. I felt Fumiko move off my bed to go to her side. I tilted my head seeing her picking up her phone. "You know what you need? A break from everything. I'm calling in a favour."
Reporters crowded around the van leaving Starlight grounds. The car slowed down to avoid hurting anyone. "Char-chan! Char-chan! As a personal friend of Suzukawa Momo can you say anything about the recent news about her dating scandal?"
Charlotte from the back seat rolled down her window just a crack so that people could see her eyes. Realizing quickly that it wasn't their beloved Char, they somewhat backed off. "No comment. Read Headmistress Kiriya's statement again if you need clarification."
She rolled up the window signalling the driver to continue on. After a few more minutes she sighed. "We're far enough away now. You can come out."
I popped out of the trunk space checking the back window to make sure that no one was following us. Normally I would condemn such dangerous actions but desperate times called for drastic measures. I pulled myself to the seats and properly put on the seat belt. "Thank you Charlotte-senpai. I don't think I would have been able to get off campus without your help."
"It was nothing. This past week must have been a hectic."
"You have no idea. I guess this is a case where your scary appearance can come in handy. Though they didn't completely scare away so that means more people are becoming more use to seeing you." She chuckled.
"Even with your life being in this state you still are looking out for me. Makes me question who the real upper classman is. But enough about that. Are you doing okay? When Fumiko called me last night she said that you were, and I quote, losing your marbles."
"That is a certain way to phrase things. It would be accurate in this situation." I leaned back into my seat, looking out the window. "So where did she tell you to take me? Will I be shadowing you today?"
"As much as I would enjoy that, I have specific instructions to bring you to a secret location. I don't recognize the address but Fumiko says I should leave you there for a while and they'll fix you up."
"Fix me up?" She shrugged not understanding Fumiko herself.
Soon we were in a neighborhood that I recognized. I snickered realizing where she had told Charlotte to bring me. Once we arrived I jumped out to the car to the owner cleaning out front. I nearly tackled the man in a hug when I stopped myself to bow to him.
I looked up at the turned off sign reading The Butterfly Effect. The man seemed glad to see me. "I guess you're gonna be okay here? I'll pick you up in a couple of hours when I finish my schedule."
"Yes and thanks again Charlotte-senpai." She waved good bye as the car started driving off.
The man patted me on the shoulder. "Let's get you inside Little Idol. Before anyone of those nosy paparazzi find ya'."
I nodded going inside. We both went to the basement where the band usually relaxed before going on stage. "Koyuki and the rest of them aren't coming for maybe another half an hour. You're welcome to chill here until then. Can only really offer you tea, water and chips though."
I sat down in the old leather couch with a sigh. "I'll have some tea if its not too much trouble."
"No trouble. Least I can do with all the trouble you're going through." He moved to boil the water.
"So you heard the news too?"
"Kinda hard not too. Its all over the place. Everyone has been talking about. All of us been worried about how you're taking it though."
I sat in silence. I closed my eyes listening to the owner make tea. There was a lot that I wanted to say but kept quiet. I took the moment to relax. Soon the kettle screaming broke my peaceful bubble.
When the cup was ready he placed it on the short coffee table. I picked up the hot cup by the handle blowing on the steam. I carefully took a sip first. Bland. I smiled knowing that I should have not expected much. Which made sense since this was only a small nightclub. "Ah you smiled. Does it taste that good?"
"Not at all." He acted that he was disappointed making me laugh a bit. "I'll give you that it does cheer me up after everything."
"Told ya' before little idol, you're welcome here anytime." I put the cup back down on the table. "Soooo about you and the boy are you guys really dating?"
"I am not dating anyone!" Without noticing I had stood up in anger.
He didn't even react putting his feet up on the table. "Didn't think so."
I slowly sat back down. "You believe me? That's we're only friends?"
"Yeah why not? Like he seems like a nice boy and all but y'all didn't look all lovely dovey with each other. That song you guys performed looked as if you loved the song more than him."
"I'm apologize for shouting at you. Everything has piled up to this huge kerfuffle and I've probably heard that question a hundred times this week. As an idol I shouldn't have reacted so violently to someone helping me."
"Nah I get it. Even idols and mature kids like you need to blow off some steam every once in a while. It's not healthy to keep it all in. Let it all out while you're here before some random people get your fury." I turned to him.
"I-it's okay if I don't act professional? That I can complain about everything?" He slapped a hand on my back.
"Little one I know absolutely zero 'bout Aikatsu and what you're suppose to do. All I know is that everybody is free here. If you want to scream and shout do it all here. You're a musician too. Bottling everything is not possible."
I picked up my cup of tea again drinking the flavourless drink. I think it was the warmth that I enjoyed the most about it. "I won't ask for advice but um. May I give you my tangent on the topic then?"
"Go for it."
I told the owner everything. From how I was trying to repay Shouta to Fumiko telling to drop me off here. I even told him all the strange questions that I had about it. The entire time that I was speaking the owner just nodded along. He quietly listened to everything that I had to say. By the time that I was finished, my tea had gone cold. The owner let out a whistle when everything was done.
"Sounds like you're in a pickle." I took a huge gulp of the tea. Kind of a mistake since the taste got worse with the loss of heat. I left the cup on the table not wanting to drink anymore. "Have any idea how to solve it?"
"None. If I release a statement by myself it's not going to reflect well with the media or fans. Since everything started I have been stating that we were friends. By saying again by myself that wouldn't add anything to the equation." We both perked hearing the door upstairs open followed by a lot of shouting. We both recognized the voices, standing to greet them as they were making down to us.
The door flew open with Koyuki and the rest of the band arguing over something meniscal. I looked to the owner who shook his head in embarrassment. He coughed a few times to catch their attentions. Once they stopped shouting at each other the owner motioned to me. "Momo!"
The four members immediately pulled me into a group hug. Even after they pulled away Koyuki still had her arm around my shoulders. She took one look at the tea cup grimacing at it. "Did you have some of that nasty tea?"
"We told the old man to stop serving it." Kazuya reached into one of the plastic bags that they had brought in. He then handed me a small brown bottle labelled as chocolate milk. "You okay with this?"
"Are you sure?" He took one of my hands putting the bottle in it.
"No problem. Besides chocolate milk tastes way better than that tea." I giggled accepting the small present.
"Been a little while since you came. How have you been? Anything new happen?" One of the other members asked me as they were all setting down their belongings.
"I got a new guitar. I don't have it on me but I would love to bring it here one day to try it out on a real stage." They all nodded liking that idea.
"What kind did you get?"
"A classic teal Fender Stratocaster." I answered with pride. Koyuki shook my shoulders.
"Nice choice! Imagine the two of us doing a rock duet. Unbelievable! You should have brought it today. We could still perform today if you want. Oh wait. Are you allowed to perform with everything going around?" Despite the tense question they didn't even think much about it. My scandal had no power to people who didn't think about idols.
"I think I'm not in the right mindset to be on stage next to all of you. I would enjoy seeing a rock live performance though." We shared a small chuckle all us getting comfortable around the room.
"There's an elephant in the room. I'm well aware that all of you have questions about my scandal. I will answer them if you want to ask me but first I would like to say, I am not dating Shouta-kun."
The band let out a group sigh of relief. "No lie Momo but we were so worried that you were dating in secret. Not that its a problem but we didn't know if Aikatsu would be lying to cover up their idols. And no offense you two didn't really fit the, I don't know, couple image I guess."
I looked to the owner. He shrugged his shoulders at them saying a similar answer as him. "See told you."
It was strange to think that the ones that didn't know much about the scandal and the weight of their observations on the topic were able to pitch in some good observations about our relationship. Not as idols or fans they didn't have any of the background information on our relationship besides what little research they did and knowing my personality. "I'm curious. What about the two of us makes it obvious to you guys but not to others?"
Koyuki took out her phone. "Well it's not like we know him that well. All we know is from his Kirapatter really and both of your's have been silent the entire time. Oh? Wait. He posted something?"
I pulled her phone closer to me. I looked at the time stamp seeing that it was posted only a few minutes ago. It was a video clip with a black screen. It didn't even have a caption over it. I hesitated but clicked play while raising the volume.
A mixture of instruments started playing. I couldn't recognize the melody though. I was completely frozen hearing how powerful they were playing.
waraenai waa Shouta was taking on a different voice. It was rougher than what he did with his previous songs.
"fukou ni natta" tte
dono kuchi ga iu no darou
mou nankai
gomakashite iru
sono yubi de asonderu
fuzakenai de
higaisha buttatte
nani mo kawari wa shinai noni
kou yatte
yoru wa fuketeku
oyasumi
dakara
aitai ni naru no wa yo ga akete kara
hora ne kyou wa nemuru no sa
soshite
konna kotoba ni imi nado wa nai kara
ki ni shinaide me o tojite
They were incredibly good players. Judging from the quality of the video it sounded like they were all live playing rather than a sound sample. Even the band members around me were nodding to it.
kizu ga tsuite kawatte itta
teido no mono to iu no deshou
mou nankai kurikaeshite iru
sono mune de nemutteru
fui ni haita "kirai ja nai yo" tte
sono kotoba de yureru noni
sou yatte me o fuseru no wa
naze naze naze
aimai ni naru no wa uso ni obieru kara
mata ne tooku akari ga yureru
koko de
aijou o tou ni wa amarini osoi kara
kikanakatta koto ni shiyou
This song liked to bring the instrumental out with these breaks. It was like it was shortly demanding to take attention away from the singer.
aa
ao ni natte nareru you na But when Shouta would sing again. His lyrics and pure emotion drew me in.
aa
aka ni natte kareru you na
aa
tsutanai tsutanai omoi dake
tsunotte shimatte shikata nain da yo
dakara
dakara I could only imagine him standing in front of mic. He was screaming. The soft, light composer side of Shouta couldn't be heard anywhere. This was so painful.
aitai ni naru no wa yo ga akete kara
hora ne kyou wa nemuru no sa
soshite
anna kotoba mo yasashisa to iu kara
fureru you na munashisa ga
nokoru
All of us were quiet when the song had ended. The owner was the first one to react letting out loud clap. "That boy's got some spunk in him!"
"I don't think I've heard that song before? Did he make it himself? Momo?" I slowly turned to Kazuya on the other couch. "Y-you're crying."
Shockingly I raised my hands to my face. Just as he had said I had felt that my cheeks were wet. I used my sleeves to clean myself up as one of the other members handed me a napkin. "That Higawari kid is really something. Can see why you're friends with him. The lyrics were pretty hard-core for a newbie. The arrangement was pretty nice too. You think he was playing himself?"
I took a second to really take in everything about the song. I grabbed the tea cup off the table causing them to react. I finished the tea in one go and washed it down with the milk immediately after. Everyone just watched me to afraid to say anything. When I finished the milk I slammed the two items on the table taking heavy breathes.
"I'm performing tonight."
Koyuki looked at the others with wide eyes. "Um sure? But what's got you so fired up?"
I gripped tightly, nearly crushing the plastic bottle in my hand. "I'm jealous."
Aipom4: That's the kind of emotion that I was trying to provoke. Gotta prolong her sadness a bit more though.
Trivia: So in the previous chapter Momo had gotten a new electric guitar. What was originally suppose to happen was that Kenta was going to give Shouta a new guitar for his birthday but since they were there he might as well give it now. It was going to be a top of the line guitar that was super cool and stuff. Then as a gift Shouta was going to give Momo his current acoustic so that she would have her own. But then I thought that it would be cooler if I gave Momo an electric because it suits her rocker image like Naoto.