The Shards of War: Balancing Power

Chapter 29

The next morning, Matsu found himself surrounded by the warm glow of sunlight filtering through the curtains. As he reached for his phone on the bedside table, he couldn't help but smile at the flood of notifications. Messages from friends, family, and even his little sisters, Yumiko, Iyomei, and Khamenei, congratulating Calie and Marie on their new song.

Chuckling to himself, Matsu inadvertently stirred Calie and Marie from their peaceful slumber. With curious expressions, they both peered at him, wondering what had captured his attention.

Matsu grinned and put a finger to his lips, urging them to stay quiet. "Shh, go back to sleep, my idol queens. It's just the world recognizing the brilliance of your song. Nothing to worry about."

Calie and Marie exchanged sleepy smiles, appreciating Matsu's playful reassurance. They snuggled back into the sheets, allowing the morning calm to linger a little longer. The success of "Venomous Attraction" had not only resonated with fans but had also created a ripple of joy in the personal space Matsu shared with Calie and Marie.

As they drifted back into the realm of dreams, Matsu couldn't help but marvel at the intertwining threads of their lives—each note of success, each shared moment, adding to the melody of their unique and beautiful journey together.

With Calie and Marie gently dozing off again, Matsu seized the opportunity to check on the other inhabitant of his home. He quietly padded towards the guest room where Blaze had spent the night, intending to thank her for her understanding and apologize for the unintentional intrusion.

As he opened the door, Matsu found Blaze stretching and yawning, clearly waking up. She glanced at him with a raised eyebrow. "Morning, sleepyhead," he teased.

Blaze shot him a mock glare before a mischievous smile played on her lips. "So, how was your romantic night with the songstresses?"

Matsu chuckled, "It was going well until the surprise guest appearance." He motioned towards the hallway, signaling Blaze to step out.

As they moved to the living room, Blaze couldn't help but ask, "What were you celebrating, anyway?"

Matsu grinned, revealing the news about Calie and Marie's song release. "They wanted to mark the occasion, but you barged in before we could finish."

Blaze smirked, "Well, next time, give a girl a heads up. I could've joined the celebration."

Matsu laughed, appreciating Blaze's carefree spirit. "Noted. I owe you one."

Calie and Marie, now fully awake, joined them in the living room, and Blaze, sensing their presence, decided to lighten the mood. "So, when's the next celebration? I'm ready to crash it."

Calie and Marie exchanged amused glances before Calie replied, "We'll let you know, Blaze, but this time, no surprises."

The trio shared a laugh, their bond strengthened by the unscripted moments life threw at them. With the dawn of a new day, they embraced the harmony of their shared laughter, grateful for the unique relationships woven into their lives.

Then Blaze asked Calie and Marie who's the guy they collabed with on the song, and Calie and Marie had a sly grin as they looked over at Matsu who was drinking some water, then they said she should keep this a secret, but the guy, Mystery, it's just Matsu.

Blaze's eyes widened as she processed the revelation. "Wait, what? Mystery is Matsu? Seriously?"

Calie and Marie exchanged mischievous glances before nodding in unison. Calie smirked, "Yep, Mystery is our dear friend Matsu. We thought it would add a little extra flair to the song release."