Chapter 4
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"Ari-chan?! Ah, you know--" Seeing her friend frantically pack her belongings in a small luggage bag, Yumeko blinks. She came here early to the dorms, in hopes of being able to fix what happened earlier.
"Are you going somewhere?"
"I'm sorry Yumeko-chan, but could you submit a reason for me? I'll just be gone for two-three days. I won't be long."
"Eh, but--"
But, the girl was already out of the doors and bolting out. Thump. Thump. Yumeko's heart speeds up, a scene from the past several times overlapped in her head.
She slowly opens the curtain, indeed to spot blue hair rushing out the entrance towards the car parked at front. The person's owner had been leaning on the car smoking, he immediately gets rid of the cigarette upon seeing the girl and circles his arms around her. Ah, it's Karashima. There's no mistaken that auburn colored hair.
So, that's how it will be. She should have known, and yet this scene really surprises her. After all, she's seen it so many times before. Yumeko drops the tickets in her hands, it's no use huh? That guy will continue driving her to a corner, in order to make up for the sins of the past. She has to suffer. But, does he intend to completely break her? That's simply too cruel.
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Good, he's not cold anymore. Last night, he broke out into a fever and she was worried. Maybe, she was a bit hasty to agree to come here with him. She's only been in town for a week too, to start skipping school like this. But, when she held him in his arms. He seemed even more fragile than he did than before. She thought she had been able to help him a bit, but, it turns out she didn't do much. Or maybe it's because she stopped contacting him? The moment she stood up, Haruka pulls her back on to the bed.
"Where are you going?"
"Ah, I was going to make breakfast."
"Stay with me longer."
Lila nodded.
"Tell me, I didn't have sex with you last night, did I?"
She shakes her head.
"So, why do you look like that?"
She immediately wraps herself with the blanket and turns away, cheeks flushed.
"I got hot..."
"I see."
This really is embarrassing, she doesn't know what to say to him. He seems to be back to normal for now. Haruka tugs on her hand, "Face me."
Lila shyly turns around.
"Last night, what did I do to you?"
"You kissed me a lot..."
"Then, can I continue? I want to kiss you more."
"Okay."
.
.
"What?"
"Um, say, your piercings. Do they hurt?"
"Ah? The ones in my mouth?"
Lila nods.
"Not anymore, I've gotten so many and it was a long time ago."
"But, um isn't it difficult to eat that way?"
"Well it is a pain, but I don't eat much anyway."
Oh, that's right. He mentioned that before, too didn't he?
"Do you drink?"
"Not a lot."
"Here, have a bit."
B--but this is his drink. No, she shouldn't make a fuss. Besides even if it is an indirect kiss, it should be fine. Lila takes it from him and drinks the remaining contents in one gulp.
"You idiot, why did you drink it?"
What was that? Her face feels hot. When she hears rustling and then his breathing on her neck, she finally manages to get some words out.
"Please…not again."
"Again? So, I did do something to you, what was it?"
What he asks? How is she supposed to describe it?
"I'm embarrassed."
"So beautiful."
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But really, what did he do to her yesterday? He doesn't remember much.
…His name. Sure, enough this time he knows he isn't hearing things.
A way to identify her quickly. Maybe she's using one of the presents he gave her? The thing that comes to mind is.
Phone Strap.
That's right, even if he can't find anything in her belongings. If he sees her phone. Now that he thinks about it, whenever she answers a call. He makes sure it's not in front of him. She doesn't even get her phone out in the car. He doesn't have to look long since he hears a sound one he isn't familiar with. He follows the source and finds the girls phone on the bedside table. The strap catches his attention right away and he exhales deeply. That was fast.
So, it's really her.
Well, he already figured it out a while back. Ever since he became her manager, he's been spending a lot of time with her. Haruka exhales deeply, well, he supposes him taking her here didn't go to waste after all. His gaze landed on the girl who was fast asleep. Lila-chan, he really is glad to see you again. Tell him, this entire time, did you forget him? Or did you remember? Your words and actions are so like then, do you still mean the words you said back then?
.
.
He doesn't disturb her this time and lets her cook.
So, it really is Lila.
Now that he's looking carefully, he can clearly see it. Funny, how this past week he was in the borderline of just treating her like another girl. But, even then, he knew she would be different. So, he fell for her twice. Really, what's with this girl amazing power?
"Har--Senpai, smoking is bad for your health. "
"Even if you say that, it's too late for me to stop."
Rather, just now she almost slipped up.
When she finally gets the food out, he notices something odd.
"Why are you sitting next to me?"
"Because I'm tired and worn out, thanks to a certain someone."
Oh, right.
"The music award, is it alright?"
Now that he's thinking about it properly, he didn't really ask her. Lila blinks and then laughs, "You're so kind Haruka."
…Idiot.
.
.
When they are finished eating. He hugs her from behind, and murmurs against her ear, sweet words. The girl's calm composure once again vanished and her whole face goes beet red up to her ears.
"Wash those later. Come relax with me."
The girl reluctantly nods, and he leads her the couch.
He gently brushes his hands on her lips, nose, and eyelids. Perhaps his sudden gentleness surprised her. Since she looked at him with wide eyes.
"Senpai, can I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"I heard, you didn't want to take on any artists."
"You overheard?"
"yes…I--um, am I causing trouble for you? If so..."
"Originally, I thought it would be troublesome. But, it's you, so I'll be making an exception. Your talented, and you're not wasting my time. Work aside, in private, you make me feel comfortable."
"Senpai...The second part wasn't needed."
"I want to attack you."
"It's morning."
"That's why."
"A--and I really think, we should use this chance to go over some work stuff."
"Were on break, forget that for now."
He slowly buttons the top half of the girl's shirt, and she starts panicking, "Um, we can't..."
"I just want to feel your warmth."
"Senpai."
"You're warm. I want you to stay with me more often."
"Four days in a week, if you make up something for me."
"You'll stay with me?"
"Yes…"
"Really? I've been so lonely, these past few months have been torturous. " Without you, it felt like his sanity was slowly disappearing. The fact that he can hold her once again like this feels like nothing short of a dream. 'You can't be with her forever.' He knows that. He knows that all too well. Those words sting even more because he understands full well.
His thoughts break off when the girl turns around and wraps her arms around him, pulling him to her chest, "I'll stay with you."
She really is Lila.
She makes him feel so safe.
A safety he has not felt in years.
They're laying down on the bed, hands inter winded with each other. It was clear as day that the girl was beyond nervous, but she wouldn't let go of his hand either. It's like she was trying to reassure him of the words she just said. "Tell me...something."
"Yes?"
"Why the dream stars tournament? I get that it has prestige but."
"I, um, wanted to…meet you."
Huh?
Oh, so that's why. Come to think of it, she may have said something along those lines before.
"You said that I'm a good person, but you also said that there's nobody worse than me. The later, I agree with. So, why me?"
"I don't understand it either. At least not very well. But, I want to be close to you."
"Are you confessing? "
"That's not it... I…"
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When she translates the Korean to English and
Romaji.
It's like what she thought, he was saying inappropriate things.
Lila looks back at Haruka who was on his laptop and looking at documents though he was being silly earlier. He's actually working. Then again, they did come here so suddenly. It's natural. Still, her cheeks redden. She didn't think someone could say such outrageous things like this. Her Kiryu. He may have said some weird stuff too. But she always loses her consciousness and her loud heartbeat prevents her from hearing anything. After acting so indecent towards her though, it's hard to believe that he's just working away as though nothing happened.
"Want to see?"
"Um, my eyes are bad sometimes. So, I usually wear glasses."
"Take these."
Eh, but the lens.
Haruka puts them on her. Her vision much clearer than usual.
Oh, she can see well?
She wonders what these are? There different than normal glasses. Feeling herself being lifted off the ground and on to his lap, she becomes frantic.
Thump. Thump. Why does she have to sit on his lap?
"I'll teach you."
"T--teach?"
"Yeah, the website. It would be good if you knew how to use it too. We could just pay someone to customize your pages but I'm sure you'd rather do it yourself."
Oh, so that's what he meant.
For a while she finds himself listening intently, but when she feels a bulge, she becomes frantic again.
"If you keep acting nervous, I'll kiss you again."
B--but, isn't he going to do it anyway?
Seeing him stare at her, her cheeks turn even redder. Ah, he wants her to do it. She's never taken the initiative before though, she'll probably be bad at it. Before she could do anything though, a book is thrown in their direction.
"Damn, what the hell are you doing Erika?"
"You're the one who just disappeared. The boss is angry."
"Ha? I told him to give me some time off."
A pretty girl.
"Such a pain. Haruka-kun snatches the documents from the girl and places it beside his laptop. She should make some tea. Before she could go to the kitchen though, his lips were on hers again.
"Nnghh."
"I really am busy here Erika, so leave."
"Hmm, I see. Well,"
With those words said the pretty girl left, and Haruka-kun gets off her.
"Um..."
"I'm going to take a bath."
"Ah...The water. "
"It's fine, I don't mind it being cold." he trails off before looking back, "Not coming?"
Lila frantically shakes her head. He seemed upset on the way out, but Lila knew she would never be able to go that far. At least for now, just kissing already makes her feel bad. After all, her heart belongs to Kiryu. It's true in middle school, she didn't think much of kisses. But it's different now. It's different now that she has known and experience love.
When he's out of sight, she lets out a sigh of relief. Her heart really has been taken for a ride recently. Seeing his workspace messy, Lila finds herself cleaning. But stops at the envelope with the documents around it. She catches a glimpse of the words and pauses.
"Confidential S report…"
!! These documents are...
'He's your manager.
You'll be able to get closer all you want and at the same time.'
She has her mission to do, not just her dream. She didn't come to this up to this place just to achieve her dreams.
Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!
"Ari-chan?! Ah, you know--" Seeing her friend frantically pack her belongings in a small luggage bag, Yumeko blinks. She came here early to the dorms, in hopes of being able to fix what happened earlier.
"Are you going somewhere?"
"I'm sorry Yumeko-chan, but could you submit a reason for me? I'll just be gone for two-three days. I won't be long."
"Eh, but--"
But, the girl was already out of the doors and bolting out. Thump. Thump. Yumeko's heart speeds up, a scene from the past several times overlapped in her head.
She slowly opens the curtain, indeed to spot blue hair rushing out the entrance towards the car parked at front. The person's owner had been leaning on the car smoking, he immediately gets rid of the cigarette upon seeing the girl and circles his arms around her. Ah, it's Karashima. There's no mistaken that auburn colored hair.
So, that's how it will be. She should have known, and yet this scene really surprises her. After all, she's seen it so many times before. Yumeko drops the tickets in her hands, it's no use huh? That guy will continue driving her to a corner, in order to make up for the sins of the past. She has to suffer. But, does he intend to completely break her? That's simply too cruel.
__________________________________________________
Good, he's not cold anymore. Last night, he broke out into a fever and she was worried. Maybe, she was a bit hasty to agree to come here with him. She's only been in town for a week too, to start skipping school like this. But, when she held him in his arms. He seemed even more fragile than he did than before. She thought she had been able to help him a bit, but, it turns out she didn't do much. Or maybe it's because she stopped contacting him? The moment she stood up, Haruka pulls her back on to the bed.
"Where are you going?"
"Ah, I was going to make breakfast."
"Stay with me longer."
Lila nodded.
"Tell me, I didn't have sex with you last night, did I?"
She shakes her head.
"So, why do you look like that?"
She immediately wraps herself with the blanket and turns away, cheeks flushed.
"I got hot..."
"I see."
This really is embarrassing, she doesn't know what to say to him. He seems to be back to normal for now. Haruka tugs on her hand, "Face me."
Lila shyly turns around.
"Last night, what did I do to you?"
"You kissed me a lot..."
"Then, can I continue? I want to kiss you more."
"Okay."
.
.
"What?"
"Um, say, your piercings. Do they hurt?"
"Ah? The ones in my mouth?"
Lila nods.
"Not anymore, I've gotten so many and it was a long time ago."
"But, um isn't it difficult to eat that way?"
"Well it is a pain, but I don't eat much anyway."
Oh, that's right. He mentioned that before, too didn't he?
"Do you drink?"
"Not a lot."
"Here, have a bit."
B--but this is his drink. No, she shouldn't make a fuss. Besides even if it is an indirect kiss, it should be fine. Lila takes it from him and drinks the remaining contents in one gulp.
"You idiot, why did you drink it?"
What was that? Her face feels hot. When she hears rustling and then his breathing on her neck, she finally manages to get some words out.
"Please…not again."
"Again? So, I did do something to you, what was it?"
What he asks? How is she supposed to describe it?
"I'm embarrassed."
"So beautiful."
___________________________________________________
But really, what did he do to her yesterday? He doesn't remember much.
…His name. Sure, enough this time he knows he isn't hearing things.
A way to identify her quickly. Maybe she's using one of the presents he gave her? The thing that comes to mind is.
Phone Strap.
That's right, even if he can't find anything in her belongings. If he sees her phone. Now that he thinks about it, whenever she answers a call. He makes sure it's not in front of him. She doesn't even get her phone out in the car. He doesn't have to look long since he hears a sound one he isn't familiar with. He follows the source and finds the girls phone on the bedside table. The strap catches his attention right away and he exhales deeply. That was fast.
So, it's really her.
Well, he already figured it out a while back. Ever since he became her manager, he's been spending a lot of time with her. Haruka exhales deeply, well, he supposes him taking her here didn't go to waste after all. His gaze landed on the girl who was fast asleep. Lila-chan, he really is glad to see you again. Tell him, this entire time, did you forget him? Or did you remember? Your words and actions are so like then, do you still mean the words you said back then?
.
.
He doesn't disturb her this time and lets her cook.
So, it really is Lila.
Now that he's looking carefully, he can clearly see it. Funny, how this past week he was in the borderline of just treating her like another girl. But, even then, he knew she would be different. So, he fell for her twice. Really, what's with this girl amazing power?
"Har--Senpai, smoking is bad for your health. "
"Even if you say that, it's too late for me to stop."
Rather, just now she almost slipped up.
When she finally gets the food out, he notices something odd.
"Why are you sitting next to me?"
"Because I'm tired and worn out, thanks to a certain someone."
Oh, right.
"The music award, is it alright?"
Now that he's thinking about it properly, he didn't really ask her. Lila blinks and then laughs, "You're so kind Haruka."
…Idiot.
.
.
When they are finished eating. He hugs her from behind, and murmurs against her ear, sweet words. The girl's calm composure once again vanished and her whole face goes beet red up to her ears.
"Wash those later. Come relax with me."
The girl reluctantly nods, and he leads her the couch.
He gently brushes his hands on her lips, nose, and eyelids. Perhaps his sudden gentleness surprised her. Since she looked at him with wide eyes.
"Senpai, can I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"I heard, you didn't want to take on any artists."
"You overheard?"
"yes…I--um, am I causing trouble for you? If so..."
"Originally, I thought it would be troublesome. But, it's you, so I'll be making an exception. Your talented, and you're not wasting my time. Work aside, in private, you make me feel comfortable."
"Senpai...The second part wasn't needed."
"I want to attack you."
"It's morning."
"That's why."
"A--and I really think, we should use this chance to go over some work stuff."
"Were on break, forget that for now."
He slowly buttons the top half of the girl's shirt, and she starts panicking, "Um, we can't..."
"I just want to feel your warmth."
"Senpai."
"You're warm. I want you to stay with me more often."
"Four days in a week, if you make up something for me."
"You'll stay with me?"
"Yes…"
"Really? I've been so lonely, these past few months have been torturous. " Without you, it felt like his sanity was slowly disappearing. The fact that he can hold her once again like this feels like nothing short of a dream. 'You can't be with her forever.' He knows that. He knows that all too well. Those words sting even more because he understands full well.
His thoughts break off when the girl turns around and wraps her arms around him, pulling him to her chest, "I'll stay with you."
She really is Lila.
She makes him feel so safe.
A safety he has not felt in years.
They're laying down on the bed, hands inter winded with each other. It was clear as day that the girl was beyond nervous, but she wouldn't let go of his hand either. It's like she was trying to reassure him of the words she just said. "Tell me...something."
"Yes?"
"Why the dream stars tournament? I get that it has prestige but."
"I, um, wanted to…meet you."
Huh?
Oh, so that's why. Come to think of it, she may have said something along those lines before.
"You said that I'm a good person, but you also said that there's nobody worse than me. The later, I agree with. So, why me?"
"I don't understand it either. At least not very well. But, I want to be close to you."
"Are you confessing? "
"That's not it... I…"
___________________________________________________
When she translates the Korean to English and
Romaji.
It's like what she thought, he was saying inappropriate things.
Lila looks back at Haruka who was on his laptop and looking at documents though he was being silly earlier. He's actually working. Then again, they did come here so suddenly. It's natural. Still, her cheeks redden. She didn't think someone could say such outrageous things like this. Her Kiryu. He may have said some weird stuff too. But she always loses her consciousness and her loud heartbeat prevents her from hearing anything. After acting so indecent towards her though, it's hard to believe that he's just working away as though nothing happened.
"Want to see?"
"Um, my eyes are bad sometimes. So, I usually wear glasses."
"Take these."
Eh, but the lens.
Haruka puts them on her. Her vision much clearer than usual.
Oh, she can see well?
She wonders what these are? There different than normal glasses. Feeling herself being lifted off the ground and on to his lap, she becomes frantic.
Thump. Thump. Why does she have to sit on his lap?
"I'll teach you."
"T--teach?"
"Yeah, the website. It would be good if you knew how to use it too. We could just pay someone to customize your pages but I'm sure you'd rather do it yourself."
Oh, so that's what he meant.
For a while she finds himself listening intently, but when she feels a bulge, she becomes frantic again.
"If you keep acting nervous, I'll kiss you again."
B--but, isn't he going to do it anyway?
Seeing him stare at her, her cheeks turn even redder. Ah, he wants her to do it. She's never taken the initiative before though, she'll probably be bad at it. Before she could do anything though, a book is thrown in their direction.
"Damn, what the hell are you doing Erika?"
"You're the one who just disappeared. The boss is angry."
"Ha? I told him to give me some time off."
A pretty girl.
"Such a pain. Haruka-kun snatches the documents from the girl and places it beside his laptop. She should make some tea. Before she could go to the kitchen though, his lips were on hers again.
"Nnghh."
"I really am busy here Erika, so leave."
"Hmm, I see. Well,"
With those words said the pretty girl left, and Haruka-kun gets off her.
"Um..."
"I'm going to take a bath."
"Ah...The water. "
"It's fine, I don't mind it being cold." he trails off before looking back, "Not coming?"
Lila frantically shakes her head. He seemed upset on the way out, but Lila knew she would never be able to go that far. At least for now, just kissing already makes her feel bad. After all, her heart belongs to Kiryu. It's true in middle school, she didn't think much of kisses. But it's different now. It's different now that she has known and experience love.
When he's out of sight, she lets out a sigh of relief. Her heart really has been taken for a ride recently. Seeing his workspace messy, Lila finds herself cleaning. But stops at the envelope with the documents around it. She catches a glimpse of the words and pauses.
"Confidential S report…"
!! These documents are...
'He's your manager.
You'll be able to get closer all you want and at the same time.'
She has her mission to do, not just her dream. She didn't come to this up to this place just to achieve her dreams.
"Ari-chan?! Ah, you know--" Seeing her friend frantically pack her belongings in a small luggage bag, Yumeko blinks. She came here early to the dorms, in hopes of being able to fix what happened earlier."Are you going somewhere?""I'm sorry Yumeko-chan, but could you submit a reason for me? I'll just be gone for two-three days. I won't be long.""Eh, but--"But, the girl was already out of the doors and bolting out. Thump. Thump. Yumeko's heart speeds up, a scene from the past several times overlapped in her head.She slowly opens the curtain, indeed to spot blue hair rushing out the entrance towards the car parked at front. The person's owner had been leaning on the car smoking, he immediately gets rid of the cigarette upon seeing the girl and circles his arms around her. Ah, it's Karashima. There's no mistaken that auburn colored hair.So, that's how it will be. She should have known, and yet this scene really surprises her. After all, she's seen it so many times before. Yumeko drops the tickets in her hands, it's no use huh? That guy will continue driving her to a corner, in order to make up for the sins of the past. She has to suffer. But, does he intend to completely break her? That's simply too cruel.__________________________________________________Good, he's not cold anymore. Last night, he broke out into a fever and she was worried. Maybe, she was a bit hasty to agree to come here with him. She's only been in town for a week too, to start skipping school like this. But, when she held him in his arms. He seemed even more fragile than he did than before. She thought she had been able to help him a bit, but, it turns out she didn't do much. Or maybe it's because she stopped contacting him? The moment she stood up, Haruka pulls her back on to the bed."Where are you going?""Ah, I was going to make breakfast.""Stay with me longer."Lila nodded."Tell me, I didn't have sex with you last night, did I?"She shakes her head."So, why do you look like that?"She immediately wraps herself with the blanket and turns away, cheeks flushed."I got hot...""I see."This really is embarrassing, she doesn't know what to say to him. He seems to be back to normal for now. Haruka tugs on her hand, "Face me."Lila shyly turns around."Last night, what did I do to you?""You kissed me a lot...""Then, can I continue? I want to kiss you more.""Okay.".."What?""Um, say, your piercings. Do they hurt?""Ah? The ones in my mouth?"Lila nods."Not anymore, I've gotten so many and it was a long time ago.""But, um isn't it difficult to eat that way?""Well it is a pain, but I don't eat much anyway."Oh, that's right. He mentioned that before, too didn't he?"Do you drink?""Not a lot.""Here, have a bit."B--but this is his drink. No, she shouldn't make a fuss. Besides even if it is an indirect kiss, it should be fine. Lila takes it from him and drinks the remaining contents in one gulp."You idiot, why did you drink it?"What was that? Her face feels hot. When she hears rustling and then his breathing on her neck, she finally manages to get some words out."Pleasenot again.""Again? So, I did do something to you, what was it?"What he asks? How is she supposed to describe it?"I'm embarrassed.""So beautiful."___________________________________________________But really, what did he do to her yesterday? He doesn't remember much.His name. Sure, enough this time he knows he isn't hearing things.A way to identify her quickly. Maybe she's using one of the presents he gave her? The thing that comes to mind is.Phone Strap.That's right, even if he can't find anything in her belongings. If he sees her phone. Now that he thinks about it, whenever she answers a call. He makes sure it's not in front of him. She doesn't even get her phone out in the car. He doesn't have to look long since he hears a sound one he isn't familiar with. He follows the source and finds the girls phone on the bedside table. The strap catches his attention right away and he exhales deeply. That was fast.So, it's really her.Well, he already figured it out a while back. Ever since he became her manager, he's been spending a lot of time with her. Haruka exhales deeply, well, he supposes him taking her here didn't go to waste after all. His gaze landed on the girl who was fast asleep. Lila-chan, he really is glad to see you again. Tell him, this entire time, did you forget him? Or did you remember? Your words and actions are so like then, do you still mean the words you said back then?..He doesn't disturb her this time and lets her cook.So, it really is Lila.Now that he's looking carefully, he can clearly see it. Funny, how this past week he was in the borderline of just treating her like another girl. But, even then, he knew she would be different. So, he fell for her twice. Really, what's with this girl amazing power?"Har--Senpai, smoking is bad for your health. ""Even if you say that, it's too late for me to stop."Rather, just now she almost slipped up.When she finally gets the food out, he notices something odd."Why are you sitting next to me?""Because I'm tired and worn out, thanks to a certain someone."Oh, right."The music award, is it alright?"Now that he's thinking about it properly, he didn't really ask her. Lila blinks and then laughs, "You're so kind Haruka."Idiot...When they are finished eating. He hugs her from behind, and murmurs against her ear, sweet words. The girl's calm composure once again vanished and her whole face goes beet red up to her ears."Wash those later. Come relax with me."The girl reluctantly nods, and he leads her the couch.He gently brushes his hands on her lips, nose, and eyelids. Perhaps his sudden gentleness surprised her. Since she looked at him with wide eyes."Senpai, can I ask you something?""What is it?""I heard, you didn't want to take on any artists.""You overheard?""yesI--um, am I causing trouble for you? If so...""Originally, I thought it would be troublesome. But, it's you, so I'll be making an exception. Your talented, and you're not wasting my time. Work aside, in private, you make me feel comfortable.""Senpai...The second part wasn't needed.""I want to attack you.""It's morning.""That's why.""A--and I really think, we should use this chance to go over some work stuff.""Were on break, forget that for now."He slowly buttons the top half of the girl's shirt, and she starts panicking, "Um, we can't...""I just want to feel your warmth.""Senpai.""You're warm. I want you to stay with me more often.""Four days in a week, if you make up something for me.""You'll stay with me?""Yes""Really? I've been so lonely, these past few months have been torturous. " Without you, it felt like his sanity was slowly disappearing. The fact that he can hold her once again like this feels like nothing short of a dream. 'You can't be with her forever.' He knows that. He knows that all too well. Those words sting even more because he understands full well.His thoughts break off when the girl turns around and wraps her arms around him, pulling him to her chest, "I'll stay with you."She really is Lila.She makes him feel so safe.A safety he has not felt in years.They're laying down on the bed, hands inter winded with each other. It was clear as day that the girl was beyond nervous, but she wouldn't let go of his hand either. It's like she was trying to reassure him of the words she just said. "Tell me...something.""Yes?""Why the dream stars tournament? I get that it has prestige but.""I, um, wanted tomeet you."Huh?Oh, so that's why. Come to think of it, she may have said something along those lines before."You said that I'm a good person, but you also said that there's nobody worse than me. The later, I agree with. So, why me?""I don't understand it either. At least not very well. But, I want to be close to you.""Are you confessing? ""That's not it... I"___________________________________________________When she translates the Korean to English andRomaji.It's like what she thought, he was saying inappropriate things.Lila looks back at Haruka who was on his laptop and looking at documents though he was being silly earlier. He's actually working. Then again, they did come here so suddenly. It's natural. Still, her cheeks redden. She didn't think someone could say such outrageous things like this. Her Kiryu. He may have said some weird stuff too. But she always loses her consciousness and her loud heartbeat prevents her from hearing anything. After acting so indecent towards her though, it's hard to believe that he's just working away as though nothing happened."Want to see?""Um, my eyes are bad sometimes. So, I usually wear glasses.""Take these."Eh, but the lens.Haruka puts them on her. Her vision much clearer than usual.Oh, she can see well?She wonders what these are? There different than normal glasses. Feeling herself being lifted off the ground and on to his lap, she becomes frantic.Thump. Thump. Why does she have to sit on his lap?"I'll teach you.""T--teach?""Yeah, the website. It would be good if you knew how to use it too. We could just pay someone to customize your pages but I'm sure you'd rather do it yourself."Oh, so that's what he meant.For a while she finds himself listening intently, but when she feels a bulge, she becomes frantic again."If you keep acting nervous, I'll kiss you again."B--but, isn't he going to do it anyway?Seeing him stare at her, her cheeks turn even redder. Ah, he wants her to do it. She's never taken the initiative before though, she'll probably be bad at it. Before she could do anything though, a book is thrown in their direction."Damn, what the hell are you doing Erika?""You're the one who just disappeared. The boss is angry.""Ha? I told him to give me some time off."A pretty girl."Such a pain. Haruka-kun snatches the documents from the girl and places it beside his laptop. She should make some tea. Before she could go to the kitchen though, his lips were on hers again."Nnghh.""I really am busy here Erika, so leave.""Hmm, I see. Well,"With those words said the pretty girl left, and Haruka-kun gets off her."Um...""I'm going to take a bath.""Ah...The water. ""It's fine, I don't mind it being cold." he trails off before looking back, "Not coming?"Lila frantically shakes her head. He seemed upset on the way out, but Lila knew she would never be able to go that far. At least for now, just kissing already makes her feel bad. After all, her heart belongs to Kiryu. It's true in middle school, she didn't think much of kisses. But it's different now. It's different now that she has known and experience love.When he's out of sight, she lets out a sigh of relief. Her heart really has been taken for a ride recently. Seeing his workspace messy, Lila finds herself cleaning. But stops at the envelope with the documents around it. She catches a glimpse of the words and pauses."Confidential S report"!! These documents are...'He's your manager.You'll be able to get closer all you want and at the same time.'She has her mission to do, not just her dream. She didn't come to this up to this place just to achieve her dreams.
