My Regrets (Ran Mitake x Male Reader)

Chapter 18

*(Y/N)'s POV*

I was on my way to CiRCLE for work, but I'm expecting for a certain someone to be requesting an event from Marina, which makes me anxious to actually go to CiRCLE. Along the way, I saw a certain energetic orange hair girl come up to me.

(???): (Y/N)!!! Hey!!!

(Y/N): Hey Hagumi.

Seemed like she was pretty excited to see me again.

(Hagumi): Huh? Ran-ran's not with you?

(Y/N): Ran-ran?

(Hagumi): Yeah, is she not with you?

(Y/N): We split halfway when we walked together, so I imagine that she's already near Haneoka.

(Hagumi): Oh, okay.

Didn't think, Hagumi would give her a nickname like Ran-ran. I might use it, though she'll probably get mad.

(Hagumi): Oh, before I forget here!

Hagumi gave me a batch of croquettes.

(Y/N): Umm, thanks. But, aren't these for delivery or something.

(Hagumi): I'm actually taking these at Kokoron's place later, but I accidentally made more than I should've.

(Y/N): So that explains why you're giving some of them to me.

(Hagumi): Yep, you love our family's croquettes, right? So I thought you were the perfect person to give them to.

(Y/N): Ehehe, you're right about that. Thanks, Hagumi.

(Hagumi): You're welcome, (Y/N). I should get going now. I'll see you later!

(Y/N): See you, Hagumi.

Hagumi left in a flash while I was holding a bag full of croquettes. That girl is so full of energy.

(Y/N): *sigh* I should get going too. He's probably at CiRCLE already.

*Ten Minutes Later*

I'm still anxious, but I was already by the storefront so it was too late to turn back. When I entered the store, the person I expected to come was there by the counter talking to, Marina, along with his companion.

(Y/N): Taiko, Shizuka.

(Taiko): (Y/N).

(Shizuka): U-umm, hey (Y/N).

(Y/N): I knew, Taiko was going to be here, but why are you here?

(Shizuka): Just accompanying him.

(Taiko): You didn't have to, but thanks anyway.

(Y/N): I see. Marina did, Taiko already request an event for the two of us?

(Marina): Yep, you two did save the day last time, so I thought it was a good idea for only the two of you to be up on stage for this event. Plus, it'll give CiRCLE more recognition, considering how you two pulled it off. Though unfortunately, it won't promote any girl bands for this one. But I'll make sure the people know about it, even on social media.

Damn it. I knew she would agree, but I didn't think she would go to this length. I wanted to avoid singing as much as possible, but now it's inevitable.

(Taiko): So a couple of weeks from now we'll be enough for you to prepare, right?

(Marina): Yep. Don't underestimate this boss. Preparations we'll be ready before you know it.