"...." "...Tatsumi? Are you alright? You look a bit unsteady on your feet." Kaname asked with a concerned face. "Haha. I'm not fully recovered yet and the doctor demanded I rest in bed. But I managed to escape somehow. So I have to return to the hospital as soon as this is over." Tatsumi said.
"I'll leave the rest to you four. Please protect everyone at Reimei Academy who is still confused. Show them kindness and love. On my behalf." He then said. "...You're really an idiot. Kazehaya Tatsumi." Shiro finally said. "Nii-san/Shiro-kun?!" Ren and Reo said respectively.
"Shiro-kun I'm glad you're not dead but why is that the first thing you say after not speaking for a long time?!" Reo said confused. "...Seriously I'm just keeping my mouth shut why do you assume I'm dead?" Shiro asked with a sigh. "...iiya I mean..." Reo said. "Haha you changed the way you called me haven't you?" Tatsumi asked.
"...Of course I will. After seeing someone as idiotic as you. For goodness sake I get that you want to rush things before it's too late but what's the point if it's gonna cost you and your body? We did this to help you not make you worsen your condition. At least recover a while longer before coming back damn it." Shiro said with a sigh.
"...Haha...I'm very sorry for that..." Tatsumi said with a sweatdrop. "...Ne Tatsumi....can I really act on your behalf?" Kaname asked. "Why are you still saying that?" Tatsumi asked. "You see I always fail. I couldn't handle most of the work I took from you. Mistakes after mistakes time after time." Kaname said.
"I only stood in for you for a short period of time but I'm already mentally and physically exhausted. You are a superman, a genius yet I'm just a mortal. Every day I come to the brutal realization that I'm not fit to be an idol. I forget the lyrics and dance moves immediately. I can't even remember the faces or preferences of my clients." He then said.
"All I spill out is incoherent nonsense. I even got scared and run away when fans approached me. I can't seem to do well on anything. And I hate myself for it." He added. "You're still young and you're still inexperienced as an idol. So it's okay. Everyone is like that in the beginning. Nobody is perfect from the start." Tatsumi reassured.
"That's why we should support each other, influence each other in a positive way and eventually grow together. An academy is supposed to be a place for that purpose. Even for this Reimei Academy. I'm sure." He then said. "...."
"...Kazehaya Tatsumi is right. Don't forget. We Celestial are part of your unit. You're not alone. That's why if you ever need help or support don't hesitate to ask us. We're more than willing to do that now." Reo said with a smile. "Yuugiri..."
"So let's start from here. The five of us. Let's live happily together with everyone." Tatsumi said. "But I have to become a perfect...Urgh?!" Kaname said. "...? What's happening there's a crowd at the entrance of the auditorium." Tatsumi said.
"...! That's Catacombe...in other the other non-honored students!" Ren said. "Ah I see Catacombe. Of course I remember each of their faces. It's wonderful. They must've come to support us too. I was worried because it seemed like not many non-honored students were here compared to the honored you called, HiMERU-san." Tatsumi said.
"But they are here now. I'm so grateful. It would be meaningless if only one side supported us. We can't achieve equality and fairness without everyone's support." He then said. "..I wonder. Something does not feel right." Shiro said, an uneasy feeling washed over him.
"...." "...? What's wrong HiMERU-san? You look pale. "O-Onii-chan is..." "Onii-chan? You mentioned him earlier. Which person is your Onii-chan? As your friend I'd like to introduce myself..." Tatsumi said.
"Hm? Is that person over there your Onii-chan? The one wearing Reimei Academy's uniform but all ragged and dirty. But that's the 'Elder'. There is no one else here with such a distinctive appearance." He then said. "The 'Elder'?" Kaname said.
"...That's the 'Elder'?" Ren said surprised. Reo and Shiro had the same expression. "Hai. Someone related to the rulers of the old times so if you ask him he'll do you a lot of favors. We've been warned by teachers to stay away from him though." Tatsumi said.
"So the 'Elder' is HiMERU-san's Onii-chan? You do look quite alike now that you mention it." He then said. "...? Sazanami and the brothers said something similar but I've nothing to do with that homeless loitering around the school. It makes me uncomfortable when people say we look similar." Kaname said.
"Anyways that's not the point. I'm talking about my Onii-chan. He's been screaming with a scary expression! What are you trying to say Onii-chan?! Huh? R-U-N?" He then said as he tilts his head.
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Elysian's Monogatari
FanfictionTwo non blood related brothers Hanagaki Shiro and Ren decided to enroll in Yumenosaki to become an idol. Join them in their journey as they meet new and old friends!
