White Wing

Side Story-Part 2

"I'd like to apologize for yesterday," said Arata, bowing to Camus, who was simply staring.

"I'd imagine you'd be sorry," said Camus, as Hajime quickly threw a hand over Arata's mouth to prevent him from retorting.

"I apologize for Camus as well," said Reiji, deciding to act as a team leader.

Camus saw this and looked away. "I suppose I did go too far."

"Wow, they guilt-tripped him," Iku whispered to Rui, who nodded.

"Then, shall we practice?" asked Kai, breaking up the tension.

"Yeah!" Procella and Gravi said together as Starish smiled and Quartet Night looked at each other.

"Your ankle actually healed in a day?" asked Otoya, looking at Yoru's foot.

"Yes, thanks to Shun," said Yoru, gesturing to Shun.

"Well, I am a Demon King after all," said Shun.

"I think that's someone we don't want to cross," said Ren, as Masato nodded in agreement.

"Ai, does your data say anything about a Demon King?" whispered Reiji.

Ai shook his head. "My data says he isn't lying either however."

Ranmaru and Camus looked at each other and then looked away, as if just realizing they were communicating silently.

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"You dance well," said Tokiya, to Hajime and Haru.

"You do as well. Your form is excellent, almost as if you've been in this industry since you were young," said Haru, sitting beside Hajime.

"I performed as a solo artist before Starish."

"Gravi and Procella have been together ever since we stepped into the industry," said Haru, as Hajime nodded in confirmation.

"Please let go of me, Natsuki," said Rui, with no expression on his face despite being crushed.

"He's so cute too!" said Natsuki as Kakeru watched Rui with pity.

"Help, Shun."

Shun walked over immediately, and put a hand on Rui's shoulder, while looking at Natsuki. "Shall I turn you into a wax doll?"

"Would I be cute?"

Shun pondered that for a second and then smiled. "Definitely."

"No," said Kai, pulling Shun back. "He's not kidding—he'll actually do it, so please let go of Rui."

"Natsuki, I don't want to see you as a wax doll," said Otoya, as Natsuki let go of Rui. Otoya pulled Natsuki back, as Rui hugged Shun. Shun ruffled his hair absent-mindedly.

"I think you should settle with Syo for now," said Tokiya, walking back to Starish.

Syo gave Tokiya a 'how-could-you-betray-me' expression.

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"Stage clothes?" asked Haru, looking at Hajime.

"Yep," said Haru, holding up his phone. "Kanade says they're designing them for us."

"What do they look like?" asked Kakeru, walking over.

"Well, that's still to be seen," said Haru, ruffling his hair.

"Is it for the concert?"

"Yeah," said Hajime. "This is quite a special event after all."