My Regrets (Ran Mitake x Male Reader)

Chapter 24

*(Y/N)'s POV*

I entered CiRCLE and looked to see if, Marina was here. I saw her standing behind the counter with a surprised expression. A natural reaction.

(Marina): (Y/N), you're here! What happened yesterday? Are you alright? I can call off the event if-

(Y/N): Calm down, Marina. Everything's fine. A lot has happened yesterday, but I can still participate in the event.

(Marina): *phew* I'm relieved to hear that. You have no idea how worried I was when you weren't yesterday. You didn't even answer any of my calls.

(Y/N): Yeah, sorry about that.

I'm really grateful to her. She's been taking care of me ever since I started working here. It's only natural that she'd be worried about me as my senior.

(Y/N): Hey, Marina, can I ask you for a favor?

(Marina): Huh? What is it?

(Y/N): I want you to delay the event for one more week?

(Marina): Hmm, I think I can arrange that for you. Is there any reason why?

(Y/N): I actually have something planned, but I need to make sure I discuss this with, Taiko as well.

(Marina): I see. Alright, I'll delay it for another week, but make sure you have everything prepared and get a lot of practice until then.

(Y/N): Right.

(Marina): Now, since you're here. It's time for work!

(Y/N): Heh, you got it, boss.

*Hours Later*

I headed inside one of the studio rooms since I finished my shift for the day. I adjusted the speakers and my mic to my height to prepare for practice. As soon as I faced forward, I saw the hallucination of my father again with that same expression. This time though, I didn't have any trouble with breathing thanks to everyone, especially you, Ran.

*Ran's POV*

The Afterglows members and I entered CiRCLE as we were greeted by, Marina. We asked her if, (Y/N) was already in one of the studio rooms. She told us that he's been singing for a while and said to go on inside, as we did just that. When we entered the room, he was just finishing a song as the music was playing its last piece from the speakers.

(Tomoe): Hey, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): Oh, hey girls.

(Moca): Look who has been busy practicing all by his lonesome~. Seems like little, (Y/N) is all grown up~. Moca-chan's so proud~.

(Y/N): You're not my mother.....

(Tsugumi): Well, she is right about being able to practice by yourself now.

(Himari): It was the efforts of everyone's help that changed it right?

(Y/N): Well, I can't lie that it did help me get some confidence back in singing again.

Himari stood proud, even though that's not mainly the reason, but I'll let her have her moment.

(Ran): So, are you gonna keep practicing? We can join you if you like?