My new Neighbor's an Idol!?

Interest

Halfway through Summer break now. Though for Rinse, it hasn't felt all that much like a break. She still had the hard work of rehearsals and performances as an idol. This was taking a toll on her energy as she plopped herself down on the couch after returning home. Without an excuse of school, she had been putting in a lot more time at the studio.

However, no matter how difficult it was on her body. The girl loved every second of it. Living out a life that most girls dreamed of was truly amazing. Especially since she also was given the wonderful opportunity of bringing a smile to everyone. A contrast compared to her next door neighbor who was most likely sitting at home doing something boring.

Actually, what does Ishi do when he's alone? The boy's always talking about how he wants to not hang out with people. Why? What is there for him to do with no social interaction?

He seems to be the type to read. So perhaps he's currently deep in a light novel or manga? Then again, he probably would stick up his nose up at the things directed towards his demographic. Maybe a dense and slow book would be more up his alley.

Or they could all be misunderstanding him. There's nothing stopping him from partaking in more visual fun. It could be video games, something that allowed him to relieve a fair bit of stress like a laid back sim. Movies were always an option, since he watched a lot with his friend. But if he did already watch a lot with that boy, then he must be burned out.

...What was Rinse doing? Why was she spending so much time thinking about a boy she didn't even like all that much? That was too weird for her as she sat back up. Maybe the girl needed something to distract from this boredom. But what was there to do? The only person she could easily contact was Ishi himself. Otoya did share his contact information with her after movie, but it didn't seem right to call up that boy either. She really needed to make some friends with girls to have something valid.

It was a major shame that her best friend from the idol industry never seemed to want to spend time outside of work. That girl was really kind, but for some reason didn't want to divulge into her personal life.

While trying to figure out her plans for the rest of the day, her thoughts were broken by a knock at the door. Rinse answered it, where she was greeted with an unfamiliar sight. There was a girl standing before her that she had never met before. Was this someone from school? It certainly couldn't be someone from her class, that's for certain.

"Wow, he wasn't kidding. Rinse really does live here." The stranger spoke, enamored that she got to meet a real idol. "I'm such a big fan, this makes me so happy." Disregarding personal space, they shook hands with her.

"Um, it's nice to meet you too." Rinse replied uneasily. This girl seemed harmless, so she wasn't worried about potential harm. Though having someone come to her house like this was a little uncomfortable. "Who wasn't kidding? Who told you about?"

"Ishi of course." Another girl who knew Ishi? Just what type of boy was he? That boy didn't seem the type to know so many cute girls. Though to be fair, Rinse was one of them and that was due to circumstance.

"And speaking of Ishi..." Out of nowhere, someone grabbed the girl by the ear. That someone being the subject of their conversation. "What are you doing? You can't harass my neighbor."

"Ow! Please not so hard..." The girl begged. "And not in front of Rinse too."

"Should've thought of that before you decided to go to her house before mine." He scolded them, essentially ignoring Rinse. Though she was utterly speechless with this scene unfolding before her. "And Koto, don't call her by her first name. You don't know her personally."