My love reaches deeper [BOOK 1]

Ai?

It was a few days after the video made for Akane was posted.

And luckily, the criticism towards Akane had gone back to a fair amount, although there are still some criticisms still roaming around, it’s not as important anymore. And after a few days Akane decides to visit the LoveNow filming shoot again. 

MEM-cho and Yuki quickly smiled as soon they saw Akane who was wearing red glasses and a beanie while Aqua and Hina just sat there, watching as Yuki and MEM-cho quickly ran towards Akane, welcoming her back. 

“I saw the video. I’m still getting criticized, but… but, yeah. I’ll return to the show from the next filming session.” Akane explained as takes off her glasses. “I’m so glad!” MEM-cho said with a smile.

“There’s no need to force it through, okay?” Yuki assures before she quickly panics. “Uh, I didn’t mean that in a bad way! Personally,  I want you back even if you push yourself!” Yuki explains as her cheeks flushed from embarrassment. “I know.” Akane replied. 

“It feels harder than ever to word things right these days. If I’d said that on Twitter, I likely would’ve gotten roasted a bit. I really have to be careful.” Yuki sighed. “From now on, Akane, it might be best if you play a character to some degree. After all, it hurts all the more if it's the real you that gets bashed.” MEM-cho suggested. 

“A character?” Akane questioned in a confused tone. “Yeah… If you put on some kind of act, that role will become your armor. If you expose your true self, you’ll just get hurt.” Aqua explains as he drinks his cup of water.  “And that applies to more than reality shows. It's an important concept when it comes to socializing.”

“I agree with him, I usually put on a facade since people will usually be disinterested in my character if I act myself.” Hina adds. “The act you two put on is several layers deep, isn’t it. I wish you’d show us your hearts or hearts a bit more.” MEM-cho commented. 

“I’d rather not.” Aqua blatantly replied as Hina stays silent. “I… am good at acting. I’ll give it a shot.” Akane says, slightly bashful. “Yeah, true. You low-key are an actress.” Yuki said. “ If anything, that’s my one redeeming feature.” Akane added as she clenched her first for a moment. 

“But, what role should I play exactly?” Akane then looks back at Yuki and MEM-cho for suggestions. The two girls ponder for a bit before looking at Aqua. “What kind of girls are your type, Aqu-tan?” MEM-cho asked as she walked to him.

“Why me?” Aqua asked. “‘Cause you’re the only guy around.” Yuki says as she was now beside Aqua. “I’m also curious…” Hina adds as she takes a sip of her strawberry lemonade. 

“I bet it's pretty girls, isn’t it?”

“Shut it Hina.”