"Save Me, My painter." (DISCONTINUED)

Convey.

Toya came home shortly after, Saki told him that she'll stay at Honami's house for the night — He called Tsukasa to inform him earlier so Saki can say something to him as well, of course, Tsukasa was worried but Saki reassured him that she'll go right now since they all decided to have a sleepover, in which, Shiho was a bit wary about it but she agreed anyway.

Toya sighed as the call ended, but he immediately had to smile as he bid the others bye, An and Kohane already left for their mini outting for things for her pet snake— And some CD's to listen to again...Of course Toya shouldn't be against them still continuing to pursue music but them still singing while being VIVIDS felt weird to him....

As Toya made his way home, he started to think about whether or not should he go solo to continue performing for VBS— But without Akito, he doesn't seem to have any inspiration nor motivation to continue singing somehow.

He was his partner, he was the closest to him— Even if it was a short while, the two became close immediately, of course he'd have conflicted feelings because he knew that they had a deeper bond than anyone else in a group, they knew that they only wanted to be partners with each other and wanted to stay by each other's side to sing for their passion but he felt that passion slip away.

Was it because of Akito? Did he really need Akito to have that passion burning?

He has to be honest, Akito's passion impressed him- He admired him for that, he felt as if he wasn't enough when he was shining so brightly as if he was the sun.... Which... May be too much of an exaggeration..

Either way, he should think more of happy... Thoughts? Tsukasa would always try to change the subject to something more "wonderhoi" whenever Toya was down so he won't overthink things— Ah yes, Tsukasa was a considerate person, someone that Toya looked up to. He was the symbol of a star, quite literally as he's working to be the "world's best star" and he admired his dedication for that, just like Aki-

Maybe he should stop thinking for a while.

But then how would his body function without his brain sending signals? —

"Oh, Toya, you're here."

A voice suddenly brought him back to reality, not realizing that he was already in front of the house, he met with Rui just about to go to the front door, did Tsukasa invite him or did he come here uninvited as a surprise for him?

"Hello there, Rui."

Toya waved slightly as the other chuckled before knocking on the door, saying Tsukasa's name in a sing-song tone. Toya was used to it, they both hang out quite frequently so even if outsiders see the two as the "weirdo duo", Toya found them quite normal.

Considering his definition of normal was melted ever since he got used to the duo.

Tsukasa opened the door not shortly after, greeting them both while letting them inside before locking the door as it was already sunset, slightly, Toya assumes. He didn't check the time yet so it would be around 5-6pm already, or later, or earlier?...

"Oi oi oi! Toya! Don't go to your room just yet, you should eat dinner first!"

Tsukasa suddenly exclaimed as he quite literally dragged Toya to the kitchen to eat like a nagging mother, Toya was about to excuse that he wasn't hungry but Tsukasa only stared at him like a crow so in the end he started to grab his plate and utensils to eat the food that... Did he cook it or did he not? Toya didn't question it, food is food, as long as it's not squid, everything is fine.

Rui joined in not long after, saying he was craving for something to digest and Tsukasa joined so the table isn't as lonely for Toya (which may just be an excuse to eat with Rui but Toya didn't mind that, he'd do the same if everyone was eating dinner and he's the only one who isn't- IF it isn't something that he wouldn't want to eat or if he actually has some appetite to eat.)

They talked for a bit, in which, Toya was trying to avoid as he wouldn't want to choke on his food or let it leave cold as the conversation was on going but the lovebirds were not being merciful — How could they eat while talking?? Is it normal for them already??

Toya finished first while Rui and Tsukasa continue relishing in the food (of your choice, just don't make it vegetables or squid... We both know which characters don't like those.) Toya put his plate in the sink as he washed his hands, debating if he should take a shower now or should he do it later?

Oh.

That reminds him... That unfinished painting...

Maybe he should try and continue it- No, he doesn't even know who painted it and what the painting is about, wouldn't that be a bit rude to just paint over someone else's art that isn't yours?

He finished washing his hands as he dried them before heading to his room, as he opened the door he heard faint footsteps behind him, immediately turning around he saw nothing- Okay. That is not normal. But he brushed it off, thinning he was just hearing things.

Upon entering his room he could smell the familiar scent of acrylic paint— He swore he didn't even bought paint into his room, is it the walls? No ... That wouldn't make sense, right? He wasn't a professional or something but he knows that walls aren't necessarily supposed to smell like acrylic paint, especially when it's that strong.

He started to get worried- no, he was more than worried. He was anxious.
As he took a step forward he immediately almost fell to the ground, losing his balance as he tried to get back up again to go to the bathroom to try and wash his face to wake up— Surely this must be a dream right? Right?? Right?! RIGHT?!

But he didn't make it to the bathroom, he only fell to the floor unconscious as his eyelids closed, letting the darkness be the only thing that he can see.

"Ten.... Ple-"

"Ya..."

"To..."

"Listen...."

"Ya ..."

"Re you..."

"Up..."

"TOYA WAKE UP!!"

Eyes shot open, he woke up to a grey scale world, he was on the floor for some reason, there was a table with art supplies and—

.... The... Painting?