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!
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"....." "Here Fushi have some water." Subaru said. "What's wrong? Are you okay? You seem unusually melancholic today. Wait but then again don't you always have this wistful vibe Fushi? Like staring out at the afternoon sun waiting for your love to come home! Ahaha!" He added.
"...Stop that Akkun. Can't you see Fushimi is not in the mood to talk right now?" Shiro said with a sigh. "....I apologize for causing the two of you trouble." Yuzuru said.
"No witty comeback to my joke? That makes me sad!" Subaru said. "...Haaaa. You...you still want to ease up the atmosphere now at this timing?" Shiro asked. "It's precisely because I have to. I mean look at how gloomy the two of you are." Subaru said.
"I get why for Fushimi but don't drag me into this. I'm only here because of you." Shiro said. "Fufu. Akehoshi-sama you're starting to remind me more and more of Eichi-sama even though you two haven't interacted much since ES was established." Yuzuru said.
"As for you, Shiro-sama, you seem to have slightly changed these few months." He then said. "...Ah? Have I? I don't think I changed that much though?" Shiro said. "Hai I'm aware. That's why I said slightly changed. When you first came to Yumenosaki you were like a wild tiger who would bite whoever comes near you excluding Ren-sama."
"But now you're here talking to me. Not just me, it includes the other ES' idols. Bit by bit you started talking and getting to know us especially your dormmates. I'm very glad when I heard it. Instead of a wild tiger you seem more like a pet tiger now." Yuzuru said.
"...So you're saying now I'm tamed by you all?" Shiro asked. "Fufu. No that's not what I meant." Yuzuru chuckled. "...Haha we're getting off-tracked here. During last year's Repayment Festival I did inherit a lot after all." Subaru said.
"Eichi-senpai even said something like 'I'll pass the title of top idol on to you!' Though honestly I haven't really lived up to that expectation. Right after last year's SS, maybe some people thought of us as top idols but now? I doubt so." He added.
"...I let everyone down." He then said. "Not at all. In my humble opinion you truly inherited something significant from Eichi-sama." Yuzuru said. "Ohhh I was trying to cheer you up but now you're the one encouraging me!" Subaru said.
"...You were cheering him up?" Shiro asked as he tilts his head. "Haha. This is not mere comfort or consolation. You've always embodied what an idol should be. Akehoshi-sama you are the ideal we all aspire to. Am I right to say that Shiro-sama?" Yuzuru asked.
"...Why are you asking me?" Shiro asked with a sigh. "Because you've known Akehoshi-sama since childhood or so I've heard." Yuzuru said. "...From who? But well Fushimi isn't wrong. Akkun you sometimes underestimate yourself. You're already the brightest idol out there. The fans just haven't realized it." Shiro said.
"....I don't know about the details of what happened last year's SS but as far as I know I believe that's why Tenshouin-san believed in you. Why he chose to entrust you with something so important. Not like I know anything about it." He added.
"Shiro-sama is correct. If an idol as ideal as you is not recognized then it's not your fault. It's ES, or rather, the world, that is wrong." Yuzuru said. "...Fufufu...." "...? Akkun have you lost it?" Shiro asked.
"....How rude. What do you think I am Shirochin? But anyways what I want to say is that Fushi you're the kind of person who draws strength for the sake of others. The moment I looked upset you started speaking so earnestly and Shirochin you backed him up too fast~" Subaru said.
"...Is that bad you damn actor bastard?" Shiro asked. "Ahaha there it is! Gami-san's impersonation!" Subaru said. "Ho so this was all an act? You really got me there. Or should I say, even that might just be a lie to cover your true feelings." Yuzuru said.
"A way to keep the people around you from feeling down but I won't call you out on it." He added. "...." "After all you've actually made me feel better. Pointing out your facade just to feel superior would be cruel and unbecoming of me." Yuzuru then said.
"You always shine so brightly, always cheerful, optimistic and fun. If that's the way you want to be I will respect it. Even though we were rivals during the first DDD, we're still classmates who attended the same academy. So if there's anything I can do for you-"
"Hey there's no way I could ask anything of your when you're feeling down Fushi. Still I've got to ask what's wrong? You've even got a faint handprint on your cheek what happened exactly?" Subaru asked.
"...Not to mention it's quite red so won't it be quite painful?" Shiro asked. "I tried breaking up with my short-tempered lover and ended up taking the brunt of that anger." Yuzuru said. "...Eh?" "O-Ohhh...?" Both Shiro and Subaru looked slightly confused.
"Of course I'm kidding." Yuzuru said. "Oh...Oh right. Haha of course. For a moment there you really had me with that serious look of yours! I actually thought you might be a playboy Fushi~!" Subaru said.
"I picked the wrong topic for a joke in my enthusiasm. It must be Eichi-sama's bad influence. Not exactly the kind of thing you want to hear right?" Yuzuru asked. "Not really. Sure my dad became a star in the sky because of emotions like that but..." Subaru said.
"A long time ago just watching my mom and dad made me happy. It was inspiring and made me believe that was the kind of happiness I want. So for me love and romance aren't taboo topics. I can even sing love songs you know." He added.
"Is that so? That's wonderful to hear. Hehe. While you share certain similarities with Eichi-sama your differences keep me constantly on my toes." Yuzuru said. "Mhm. But if it's not some affair then what happened? Ukki, who's a former model, once said, 'An idol's face is their lifeline'. What's with that noticeable mark on your face?" Subaru asked.
