アンコール | "I got roped into... becoming an idol." Finn sighed in defeat.
Rayne blinked once, twice, and even thrice. He tilted his head to the side, eyebrows furrowing in confusion, "You're going to be a what now?"
After graduating from Easton Magic A...
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CHAPTER XXIII < Finn Ames, Love Cute and the Idol's Image > 《Into the Ultimate Encore Arc》
"REMEMBER, my dear, you're a princess. One day, anyone who wishes to be close to you will need to show they're worthy of you."
The young girl's eyes widened, "But, Daddy... how will I know who's worthy of me?"
The father gave a thoughtful smile, kneeling to meet her gaze. "You'll find someone, one day, Someone who will see you, really see you, and he'll still think you're everything despite your flaws."
"Like... a prince?"
He smiled, "Like a prince. Your prince."
"But..." She looked away, "What if he never comes? What if no one sees me? What if... he doesn't love me?" Her voice softened as she imagined herself waiting, alone.
The father gently reached out, brushing away the worry on her face. "Don't be afraid of that, my princess! You're worth more than you know; others will see it, too. They'll love you not for what you are to the world, but for who you are to them. Those who can't see that... well, just ignore them."
"And... what if I make mistakes? Will my prince stop loving me?"
"Even if you stumble, love will still find you. Real love won't leave just because you're not perfect. Remember, my sweet princess, we named you after the purest feeling in the world. No matter what, you're worthy of love, just for being yourself."
The girl nodded, hugging her father tightly as a small, hopeful smile appeared on her face.
"Can I love people too?"
The father watched her softly, "Love isn't one-sided, my dear. If you want to be truly loved, you must open your heart and love in return."
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The spotlight blazed down on Love Cute's footsteps, casting an almost surreal glow. For a moment, it felt like time slowed to a crawl. The crowd's murmurs and chatter faded into a distant hum as all their attention fixed on her.
"What's she doing?" Finn's mind was racing with questions, panic almost creeping up on him. This wasn't what he had expected. She had been through so much, so much pain—and here she was, standing there, looking like she was about to rip apart the life she had worked so hard to build.
But then, he saw it—the way her shoulders straightened, the calm in her voice. His gaze locked on her, watching intently.
"No," Love Cute's voice rang out, answering the paparazzi. "Finn Ames is here to stay."
Finn's heart skipped a beat. His thoughts were all over the place, but he couldn't tear his eyes away from her. The weight of the words, the way they held truth, it was like watching her shed her old skin.
