Eight Days

Chapter 1

Happy Valentine's Day! For this day of love, I thought, "Hey, wouldn't it be nice if I write something that'll make me feel even lonelier and remind me that I'm single as f*ck?" And here I am feeling exactly like that. So, if you feel the same, hop on this depressing train. Also, this story is a way to hopefully get me back on writing. I haven't wrote something like this for a long time, and I'm actually proud of myself for writing this fic. If you have any thoughts or opinions about this fanfic, please leave a comment, just don't be rude especially to other users <3

This is the first installment for a series of short stories that I'll be doing.

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It was early in the evening, the final lights of the sun had just disappeared when Aki was strolling around town. He took in the scenery as usual, not getting sick of it despite doing this almost everyday. Some shops have closed for the night already, but most still illuminate the dark streets with their lights, welcoming any customer who delightfully enters them. As he passes by the lively commercial district, he hears interesting stories from all sorts of people. From rants of a tired salesman to laughter of giddy high schoolers, these foreign memories come and go with every single step he takes.

He walks further, coming to a halt at a nearby park. The interesting conversations of the street he just passed were mere chitter chatter when he coincidentally turned his head and set his gaze upon a person with a somewhat familiar shade of hair. They were in the park alone, looking the other way with their body mostly covered by the shrubbery from Aki's sight.

"Hm?" He whispered. A guess came to mind, piquing his curiosity. Aki only knew one person that had hair that's as orange as a pumpkin. Whether they knew him or not wasn't gonna quell his internal inquisition. He let his curiosity get the best of him when he walked towards them. "Um... Hello, there..."

"H-Huh? Oh, hello. Do you need something..?"

Aki's guess turned out to be right. As the orange-haired person turned to him and spoke, he knew then and there that that person was none other than— "Shibuya Kanon? The Shibuya Kanon?! As in... the one from Liella??"

Kanon's eyes widened upon hearing the name of the group she was from. "Y-Yes I am..."

"I was such a big fan of Liella! And you— you were my favourite member," He said, astonishment painted his face.

"R-Really? I... I don't know what to say, thank you so much!"

Aki expressed how this moment felt like a dream, he couldn't believe he met his favourite idol. She shyly laughed, delighted by his enthusiasm; happy to have met a fan. "But, um, would you mind if I asked you your name?"

"Oh! Pardon me. I'm Aki, Yamada Aki." He turned with a faint sense of regret, "S-Sorry for getting a little bit too excited..."

"No, it's alright, it's alright. I'm more surprised than anything that someone actually remembers me and Liella." Kanon wore a slight smile, then she paused. Hesitantly, she decided to ask Aki what his favourite song was from them to keep the conversation going.

"Hmm... I guess your solo song – "Aozora wo Matteru" – would be my favourite. It is such a romantic song, I can really feel your emotion in it. And your voice... it's angelic."

Kanon blushed, smiling and thanking him for appreciating their work. She still found it hard to believe that there is still someone who liked and remembered her as an idol. Aki is a testimony to that. He is proof that Liella made an impact even after years have passed.

"That reminds me," She wondered. "How did you recognize me?"

"I was just passing by and when I saw you, I thought you looked familiar."