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--Words of affirmation--
Yamada sighs. He can't believe he has to face this hurdle again. He is kind a relieved that he has his day off today. It is hard for him to breathe through the embarrassment and guilt in front of the members.
The cell phone suddenly beeps.
A text from Takaki.
Open the door. I'm outside.
Yamada frowns. He quickly gets up from his bed and rush to open the front door.
"Hello," Takaki greets with his usual cool demeanour. "Lunch?"
"Yuya! What are you doing here?"
Takaki smirks and nonchalantly enters the younger boy's apartment. "Just drop by to see how you're doing," he puts the lunchbox he bought on the dining table and immediately heads out again. "Well then, see you!"
"You're leaving? Already?"
"Yup! Have a good day!"
"Wait Yuya!"
"Yes?"
"Are you... checking on me?"
"Maybe," Takaki continues to put on his shoes.
"Did you know?"
"That you're set for another solo single? Yeah..."
"But how?"
"Well, I overheard your conversation with your manager in the car yesterday."
"I thought you were sleeping! Oh gosh!" Yamada cups his face. "You must be mad at me..."
Takaki smiles. "Sometimes I feel you don't know your members at all Yama-chan."
"What do you mean?"
Takaki put his right hand on Yamada's left shoulder, giving it a gentle tap. "Whatever you do, JUMP will always be by your side. I can promise you that much."
"It's scary... I'm scared of what our fans might think. And... and I'm not good when I'm filming alone. I'm not like Dai-chan."
"Because you're not Dai-chan. You are Yamada Ryosuke of Hey Say JUMP. Being you is enough- don't forget that."
Yamada eyes are getting teary. He is touched that Takaki would drop by in the midst of his busy schedule just to make sure that he is all right. They may not be that close among members, but Yamada truly appreciate this thoughtful gesture and reassuring words from the man.
"Thank you Yuya."
--Act of service--
"Thank you for driving me today," Chinen cheerfully says to the older boy. "I know I can count on Yuyan."
