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!
As soon as Ito left the room, Shiro sighed heavily. "....Damn it. The hell am I even doing? I don't have time for this." He then clenched his fists as he decided to continue practicing for a few more time while recording himself. He then reviews the recording and he is not satisfied.
"...Not good. My moves are really all over the place. Not to mention the moves I made mistakes on are the moments where I was deep in thought. Damn it. At this rate I'm never going to improve." He said.
"...But why? I usually don't really give a crap about insults before and went on with the day as if nothing happened. Why am I getting affected by their words now? Is being an idol...really that important to me?" He then asked himself.
...I only first became an idol because Ren wanted me to. I didn't really have much reason to become one. It was the same for when we were Reimei Academy students. So why? What's the difference between the me now and the me from before? ........I've always thought I did things with my all but....
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"....The one who's really been half-assed all this time, was me." He then said. ....As the leader of the unit it's my responsibility to keep it together so my other members don't get affected. I didn't want to worry them so I didn't say anything no matter how obvious it was.
"...Haha....Hahaha...Ahahahaha!" Shiro suddenly said. ...Ren was right. In that aspect I'm not different from Kazehaya Tatsumi. Just like him I try to hide my pain and tell others I'm fine even though I'm not. As the older brother I'm used to taking the pain for my younger brother. So for me to rely on others is something I could never do. It hurts my pride after all. He then thought.
".....No point in staying here any longer. Let's go back." Shiro then said as he packed his stuffs and left the room. When he left the entrance he was about to head out when he stopped. He suddenly became conscious of the fact people will talk about him if he walks the usual way and before he knew it he turned around and took the longer route back to Seishou Hall.
When he got back to the dorm there wasn't anyone yet. He then went to this bed to put down his stuffs. While walking he looked to the side to see a rectangle mirror at the corner of the room. He then remembered what Ren told him.
Flashback
"Nii-san. When you go back, look at yourself in the mirror. Then you'll understand why you're so half-baked now."
End of Flashback
"....." Shiro said nothing as he looked closely at himself the mirror. He saw that he looked really tired. More tired than usual. ....What a pathetic face I'm making. To think a single scandal can cause this. I've always had this confident atmosphere but look at me now. Judging from my face a single punch from a newbie gangster is enough to knock me out. He then thought.
....Well whatever. I can't be bothered at the moment. He then thought as he looked away. He then lay down on his bed with his right arm over his forehead. "....When the scandal about his father broke out, was this how Akkun felt? Or was he having it worse?" He then said.
...I know he suffered for years and had a hard time because of that but now that I experienced it myself it really hurts having to get misunderstood like this. He thought. "....God damn it...." He said as he grit his teeth.
Just then his phone vibrated. Shiro got up from the bed and took out his phone to see a message from Tsukasa and Izumi. Although reluctant to open them he eventually first checked on Tsukasa's message.
It read: Shiro-senpai I've seen the ridiculous news about the scandal. Safe to say I'm not very happy about it. I will not allow anyone to put dirt on your name and get away with it! I will do something about this to at least lessen the tension.
"....Haaaa. You're getting a little too overprotective." Shiro said with a sigh before he sent a reply saying: ...Don't budge into others' business. It'll cause a huge problem if a member of the Big Three is helping a terrorist. You just protect your own place.
He then checked the message Izumi had sent him. It read: Ahhh mou how annoying! I can't believe I'm seeing a fake scandal about you! I know you're strong but how dare they misinterpret your actions! I wasn't there to see the whole thing but I know you're not the type to violently hurt people! Just wait Shii-kun I'll do something about it!
"....And another one." Shiro said with a sigh. He then sends a text saying: ...Don't mind me. I'm fine. Besides you're still at Florence with Tsukinaga-senpai right? Finish your model work from there first then worry about me later. It'll be bad if you make mistakes because you were thinking about how to make the heat die down.
He then closed his phone and sighed again. "....They're worried about me huh? ....I do appreciate their concern but this is my problem. The last thing I want to do is ask for help no matter what obstacle I'm facing." He then said. ...Forgive me Izu, Suou. I may be slightly more messed up than I thought but I'm still determined to not get Knights in trouble. He then thought.
