✩Our Shining Stars!✩ [Ensemble Stars fanfic]

Shopping Trip

I clutched my tote bag as I awkwardly stood beside the fountain at the mall. I'm feeling very odd since I'm just here, while everyone else is walking around me. Kind of feels like everyone's giving me looks like, 'what's this girl doing here?'.

I looked around and finally saw two figures I've been waiting for. I happily waved at them.

"(Y/N)-chan~!" Arashi waved with a sweet smile. Mika beside him also gave me a smile. "Naru! Kagehira!" I responded.

We gathered and Arashi immediately pulled us into a group hug. "Where's Anzu-chan? I thought she's coming along?" I mentioned, looking around for Anzu.

"Ah, she couldn't come since she has stuff to handle. What a pity! I thought it'd be a complete girls' day out!" Arashi pouted.

I chuckled. "Guess that's quite a pity. Well, why don't we get her something as well? You know, since she couldn't join us" I suggested.

"That's what I was thinkin' as well! I don't know what Anzu likes, but I'mma try figure it out!" Mika nodded. "Then, let's head off! I heard the clothing store has a new summer collection! I can't wait to see it!" Arashi gushed and pulled mine and Mika's hands along as we headed into the mall.

My eyes immediately sparkled at the sight of the cute outfits displayed on the window of the clothing store.
"Wow! Look at these! So cute!!" I gushed, immediately letting my inner girly girl out.

I started at the outfits through the window, and Mika joined me. "These look amazing. If I was a girl, I'd buy these. Maybe they'll suit ya?" he spoke.

"Ah, but these are exclusive sets. So expensive...." I pouted. "What a pity.. I also won't have enough money to buy these. They're very pretty, I like it. Maybe we should check out more on the inside? I heard this store has many cute clothes suitable for anyone!" Arashi joined.

I immediately looked at him and grinned. We walked inside and started looking through the items, excitedly giving comments on ones we find interesting.

Of course we didn't walk out empty handed, as we found a bunch of budget-friendly clothes. I even picked a nice, simple outfit for Anzu, not wanting to risk getting something she won't like.

This is the outfit I put together for Anzu!
(Photo from Pinterest)

"Ehehe, I'm glad they had discounts! Im really satisfied!" Arashi looked into his shopping bag happily.

"Yeah! I also found a nice outfit! Maybe I'll wear it sometime later!" Mika beamed. (A/N: spoiler alert, they got their spring-summer outfits from the !! era!Just because, ehe ;))

We headed over to a nearby cafe that sells mochis in variety of flavors. We took some time to select a few, and went to the counter to pay.

"Let's split the bill this time. It's food, and since we're sharing, splitting the bill will be the best option" Arashi explained. Mika and me nodded. We estimated the total and they took out their wallets while I rummaged through my tote.

I panicked when I can't feel my purse in there. I took a look inside, and found a big hole. What a cliche.

"Oh dear oh dear oh dear! Guys, I think I lost my purse! Look! There's a hole in my bag!" I panicked, showing them my bag. "Really? It must've dropped while we're walking here!" Arashi gasped.

"Then, we'll pay the bill first. Ya can pay your share once we found your purse!" Mika suggested. We nodded and they hurriedly payed. We scrambled out of the cafe and retraced our steps to the clothing store earlier.

My heart keeps racing as we walked and nervously looked around. I kept imagining that I found my purse, but unfortunately, we didn't see it at all.

I started to really panic once we arrived at the clothing store. "Ahh! I was sure I still had it when we walked out of this store!" my heartbeat becomes faster.

Mika patted my back in an attempt to calm me down. "Maybe someone already found it?" Arashi thought, tapping his chin nervously. "If it was it should be in the lost and found! I once lost ma phone and found it there! Let's head there, follow me!" Mika gestured us to follow him.

Arashi held my hand the whole time as I was still so anxious. As we made our way there, I looked around in hopes I could spot my purse by chance.

My eyes immediately darted towards a middle-school boy with blonde hair holding something like my purse while walking around anxiously. I tapped Arashi's shoulder.

"T-thats my purse! Let's go ask him!" I walked fast towards the boy. Arashi and Mika hurriedly tried to catch up with me.

I slowly got close to the boy, who doesn't seem to notice me. "Umm, hello..?" I greeted him. He looked at me and immediately froze.

"Y-you were so fast, (Y/N)-chan..." Arashi panted as he and Mika arrived at us. "Umm, excuse me, but did you happen to find this purse on the floor near that store?" I asked the boy, pointing towards the clothing store.

He unfroze himself and nodded. "Y-y-yes! I-is this yours?" he stammered, handing the purse to me. I took it and did a quick check. Sure enough, it's mine, since it has my ID and the exact amount of cash I had left from earlier.

Me, Arashi and Mika sighed, relieved. "Thank you so much!" I happily thanked. The boy didn't give a response though. He was just staring at us with sparkling eyes.

"N-no way...! It's Narukami Arashi from Knights, Kagehira Mika from Valkyrie and the rising social media idol, (L/N) (Y/N)...!" he excitedly half-whispered, perhaps not realizing he was thinking out loud.

Arashi smiled and bent down at the boy. "Are you a fan, perhaps?" he asked with a sweet smile. The boy snapped out of his thoughts, shocked. His face turned bright red.

"Eh? W-was I thinking out loud? Ah..! So embarrassing!!" the boy panicked. "Ehehe. I guess you did. Well, are you a fan?" Arashi repeated the question.

"A-ah! I-I am! Umm... I really love Knights and Valkyrie's performances... A-and I've been following you on social media, Miss (L/N)!" he nervously answered.

Me, Arashi and Mika looked at each other with a smile. "R-really? Ehe, teach will be very happy to hear that!" Mika blushed, scratching his cheek.

"Ah, Im delighted to hear that you've been following me. Thanks!" I smiled sweetly, also blushing a little.

"What a lucky day to meet a fan! Let's take a selfie together, shall we?" Arashi spoke. The boy immediately froze again. We chuckled and stood beside him. Arashi pulled out his phone and quickly snapped a selfie.

"Hehe, that was cute" Arashi chuckled. He and Mika looked at the photo together. I looked at the boy. "Thank you for finding my purse again. You're such an honest boy!" I patted his head, although he's taller than me. He started blushing again.

"What's your social media account? I'll tag you when I post this" Arashi interrupted. "Huh? U-umm, it's LoveSwan!" the boy fiddled with his fingers. Arashi chuckled. "Cute name"

"Well, we should get going now! Take care, umm.. What's your name?" I turned my attention back towards him. "M-m-my name...? It's...uh... Aira. S-Shiratori Aira..." he muttered.

I smiled. "Okay! Take care, Aira!" I patted his head again.

We waved at Aira and went ahead to continue shopping. I turned back only to see him frozen in place. I gave one last wave, chuckling before averting my attention back to the conversation me, Arashi and Mika were having.

Not gonna lie, if I was an idol fan, I'd be just like him. Such a cute boy.