Two 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!
"Brr it's still cold at night~! Spring feels so far away doesn't it, Anzu, Itorin?" Subaru said. "? Oiii are you listening~?" He then asked. "H-Hai.. W-we heard you...Akehoshi-kun..." Ito said. "Really? Since Itorin answered I know you're listening but what's wrong Anzu? You're spacing out. Oh but that's just you being you, Anzu! Ahaha!" Subaru said.
"It's nothing. Things are hectic right now because graduation is just right around the corner." Anzu said. "I guess that makes sense. Our lives already revolve around ES so much, but graduating from Yumenosaki means we'll officially be adults." Subaru said.
"Things are bound to change of course. Sorry for calling you two out when you're already so busy and it's late at night." He then said."I-I don't mind but....A-Akehoshi-kun..." "What is it Itorin?" Subaru asked. "Ummm...I-I kind of understand why Anzu-san is here but...w-why did you call me too...?" Ito asked. "Hm? Ah that's because I just found out I've never really talked to you a lot. I wanted us to be much more closer so I invited you out. I'm so glad you came though~!" Subaru said.
"I-It's nothing...I just thought...it'll be rude...t-to not show up..." Ito said. "But I'm still happy so thank you! Oh and thanks for coming too Anzu~!" Subaru said. "...You didn't really have to be considerate of me." Anzu said. "Eeeehhhh don't say that! You've been helping us a lot since last year so the least I could do is show you affection!" Subaru said.
"U-Um...I think we're getting a little...off topic..." Ito said. "Oh right oops sorry about that! Back to what I was saying thanks for coming out here so late you two and on short notice too." Subaru said. "It's fine. I needed a break anyways. Besides seeing how cute Daikichi is, it kinds of soothes me." Anzu said.
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"That's great Daikichi~! You're so loved! I'm jealous~!" Subaru said as Anzu just stares at them. "Huh? Anzu you're looking at me and Daikichi the same way. Do you see me as just a human-shaped puppy?" He then asked. "That's fine though I don't mind if it makes you feel better." He added.
"Oh right here you two." Anzu said as she brings out tea. "Ah...y-you brought tea in a thermos...? C-Can we really...have some...?" Ito asked. "Of course. That's the reason why I brought it in the first place." Anzu said. "Thanks Anzu!" Subaru said as he and Ito took a sip of the tea.
"Ah~ So warm. I feel alive again." Subaru said. "M-Me too..." Ito said. "And then? What's the real reason you brought us here?" Anzu asked. "Ahaha as expected of Anzu so straight to the point. But sure. I'll say it. I want to ask you two something." Subaru said.
".....?" "...." "Hm? Why are you on edge? Or actually why are you acting all nervous today, Anzu? You're being weird." Subaru said. "I guess it's been a while since we've been alone like this. And at night no less. And we barely see each other at school anymore with the Production Course in full swing." He then said.
"But today Itorin is joining us so welcome Itorin~!" He added jokingly. "E-Eh?! Ummm...T-Thanks for having me...?" Ito said. "Ahaha! Well jokes aside Anzu I don't want you to treat me like some kind of stranger it makes me sad. Come closer will you? Ah Itorin you're welcome to do that too!" Subaru said.
"I-I'll pass...I-I think I'm being a third wheeler here..." Ito said with a sweatdrop. "Don't be like that~ Come here~! It also involves you too you know?" Subaru said. "....T-Then...for a while then..." Ito said as he sat down with Anzu and Subaru. "That's much better thanks!" Subaru said.
"So, about what I wanna ask, it's that ES Academy thing." He then said with a serious expression. That made Ito cautious because he knows Subaru accepts it while he himself is opposed to it. "Do you know anything Anzu? You're part of the P-Association and I figured the information ES gives idols and producers might be different." He then said.
This causes Anzu to slump over. "A-Anzu-san?! A-Are you okay?!" Ito asked. "Why did you suddenly slump over? Are you imitating a jellyfish?" Subaru asked. "Why won't I? I thought you were going to ask me out or something since you were acting so serious. Not to mention in front of Takasaki-kun too." Anzu said with a sigh.
"Ahh that's why you were so nervous. Haha if Itorin wasn't here then you're right. Sorry I didn't even think about that." Subaru said. Anzu's face is then seen getting red. "Ahaha you are all flustered Anzu! Are you embarrassed because you misunderstood?" Subaru asked.
"What if I say, you didn't?" He then asked. "Anzu. I love you more than anything in the universe." He added. "...Are you teasing me?" Anzu asked with a slight angry expression. "Ah you're pissed off~ But I'm not teasing you I swear. I love you and I'm serious. And of course I love Hokke, Ukki and Sally too. I also love you, Itorin!" Subaru said.
"H-Hyah?!" Ito said in shock. "I love everyone in Trickstar. I also love Elysian. That of course means I love Shirochin! He is my childhood friend after all!" Subaru said. "Ah...N-Now that you mentioned it...I-I would like to hear how you two met...one day..." Ito said. "Haha of course I can do that!" Subaru said.
"...When I was enrolled at Yumenosaki, I never thought I'd care about anyone like this. I was too scared to love anyone. Because the person I loved most in the world, my dad, became a star in the sky." He then said. Ahh...T-That's right...Akehoshi-kun...didn't have a good past too... Ito thought.
"...I was crushed by sadness and pain. Right Daikichi? Do you remember? You don't? Well that's because you're a little puppy! Ahaha!" Subaru said with a smile. But it soon changed to a sad expression. "...Back then it was just me, Daikichi and my mom. Everyone else scared me. I was even afraid of how Shirochin would react when he heard i became the son of 'that person'. He had already moved house to Renchin's so we weren't able to talk as much as we used to." He then said.
....T-That's not really true though....King...h-he didn't move house...but...I can't say the truth yet....King wanted me to keep quiet about it after all... Ito thought. "...That's why I kept my distance. I convinced myself that getting close to anyone would only lead to getting hurt." Subaru said.
"Yumenosaki is an idol training school and I thought people in the idol industry might know something about my dad. Back then all I heard was that he was the worst person in the world. It honestly felt like the entire world was against me. In hindsight the information I got was pretty biased. Most people in the world probably didn't know or care about my dad." He then said.
"But at that time I truly believed every person on earth hated us. Everyone except my mom. In fact unimaginable cruel words came flying at me every day and all I could do was barely protect myself. I'm sure I was a cold, unpleasant guy when I just came here. Anzu and Itorin, if you both had met me then, you might have hated me too." He added.
"...Akehoshi-kun..." Ito said with a worried face. "I couldn't tell the difference between kind words and insults. I treated everyone as an enemy. I was prickly, empty and gloomy. I hate the person I was." Subaru said.
[Umm...Yeah. I asked ChatGPT for title ideas again]
