Elysian's Monogatari

Chapter 164: The Hamster's Friendly Talk with The Wolf and The Bear

A few days later came as the three members of Elysian did solo training due to the distance they still have, especially Shiro and Ren. Ito is at a booked lesson room by himself since it's quieter and more spacious for him to practice.

...Haaa. Self practice again...King and Ren-kun...they're still...not talking to each other much....this is worse...than when I saw them...first fought back when we just....debuted.... Ito thought with a sigh. ...Are you okay Ito? A voice asked.

...Ahhh Shadow. Ito said telepathically. ....I guess I'm not fine... He then said with a sad face. ...Hm? Well this is a surprise. I didn't expect you to admit it so easily. Shadow said. I-I mean it's the truth....besides I'm kind of...concern for King...both the scandal...and Ren-kun's words...must have really...affected him... Ito said.

...Well I can't blame him for that. Like that Akehoshi a scandal appeared surrounding him and he can't even do anything about it. But I'm a little shocked I suppose. Shadow said. ...? What do you mean by you're a little shocked? Ito asked.

.....King didn't even want to be an idol at first and attended Yumenosaki because of Ren-kun. So when a scandal like this could end his career as an idol I thought he wouldn't mind but I didn't expect him to actually get conflicted. He must have really liked being an idol without even realising it. Shadow said.

"....." Ito said nothing as he sighed. Just then a knock is heard surprising Ito. Right after that the door is slammed open and from there stood Koga and Ritsu. "Oraaaaaaa! We're barging in!" Koga said as he ran into the room. "K-Kya?!" Ito said.

"Corgi calm down. See you're scaring Takasaki-kun." Ritsu said as he walked into the room with a yawn. "...U-Umm...K-Koga-kun and....R-Ritsu-kun...? W-Why are you here....?" Ito asked. "We heard what happened to Elysian nowadays and about that scandal with Shiron. So we came to talk to you about it." Koga said.

"..Ahhhh...." Ito said as he looked away. "We planned to talk with all three of you but seems like it's self-practice again today." Koga said. "...Y-Yep...." Ito said. "...It's a little too bad but at least we can tell Takasaki-kun right?" Ritsu asked. "Sort of." Koga said. "....?" Ito said as he titled his head in confusion.

"....Takki do you remember? The day where we discussed about the Christmas Live." Koga asked. "...? I-I remember but...why...?" Ito asked back. "...I also told you didn't I? To tell Shiron not to try and do everything himself like a certain orange hair idiot I know." Koga said.

"...Y-Yeah...you did...say that..." Ito said remembering his words. "And yet why is he still keeping things to himself?! Ah?!" Koga said. "T-That's....." Ito said. "Corgi~ I get that you're angry but don't get riled up. It's not Takasaki-kun's fault." Ritsu said. "....Ah?! What? You say as if you know something about Shiron that I don't!" Koga said.

"....A bit yeah. Not as much as Ren-kun and Takasaki-kun though." Ritsu said. "...Then say it. What do you know about him?" Koga asked. "....Sure I'll put it short and simple for you Corgi. You see Shiro-kun has a hard time trusting others for a long time. Due to a certain accident he couldn't bring himself to rely on others." Ritsu said.

"Are you talking about the incident at Reimei Academy?" Koga asked. "Hmmm I don't know the exact details but I do know the cause is not whatever happened at Reimei Academy." Ritsu said. "....Then Takki what about you? If what Ritchie says is right then do you know what the actual cause of his distrust is?" Koga asked.

"...Sorry...I also...don't know...Even though...we've been together...for quite a while too..." Ito said. "....Not surprised there. Shiro-kun can be considerate but he doesn't really tell people his problems. And it's precisely because of his past he doesn't want to lean on anyone other than himself." Ritsu said.

"Ah?! The hell does that mean? Does he not know he has friends he can count on?" Koga asked. "I have two possibilities on that note. One is he knows he has friends but it's because he has friends he doesn't want to worry us. The second possibility is that he doesn't even think about it. He doesn't think for a moment he actually has friends." Ritsu said.

"....What do you mean?" Koga asked. "....K-King...is always the hardworking type...and no matter what he does...he does it seriously....but....he doesn't take much credit...to himself...to him...doing it...is just the natural...." Ito said.

"....So he's the type who underestimates himself huh? And he doesn't think for a moment he has friends. Damn it Shiron is more negative than I thought. But if the cause of this is because of his past that no one other than Ren knows, then I suppose I can say it's not a good one." Koga said.

"......" "But all the thinking aside let's sing~ I'm itching to do that now~!" Ritsu said. "Ah?! The hell you mean you want to sing all of a sudden?! Don't you think you're too carefree?!" Koga asked. "It's fine~ since we're here and all might as well join Takasaki-kun in his practice. You know since he's alone." Ritsu said.

"He's not really alone when Shadow is with him but I suppose in terms of singing he has to do it alone. Fine I have some time to spare anyways. Let's do it then. Takki, Shadow I won't allow you to say no got it?" Koga said. "...Ahhh...Y-Yep....?" Ito said. He doesn't really get what's going on but it's better than practicing on his own so he agreed.