Elysian's Monogatari

Chapter 168: Dragged into the Crossfire

Hours later the bell rang as the Ren, Tsukasa and Tetora decided to head back to Seishou Hall. It was peaceful at first. The disturbance only started when they just reached the entrance. The moment they stepped foot into the building they saw a bunch of people, some with cameras, near the entrance.

"Those people....." "...They're reporters right?" Tetora said for Tsukasa. "....Yeah and they're so obviously here for Nii-san. Damn attention seekers." Ren said as he clicked his tongue. Just then they heard someone said.

"Oya? While we are outside waiting for Hanagaki Shiro-san to come out his little brother came in his stead!" They turned to see a female reporter. "...Geh." was all Ren could mutter before the whole filming crew rushed towards them.

"Hanagaki Ren-san, I assume it must be tough for you right now due to having a brother who's under a heated scandal. I'm sure you're thinking about how it will affect your career as an idol. Please share your thoughts on this situation." The female reporter said as she brings the mic over to Ren.

Hearing her say such things about his brother, Ren starts to get a little bit pissed off. "...Oh believe me it's definitely hard. When you have to hear people saying untrue things about your own family. What a joke. This is ridiculous." He said.

"But according to the reports we received it's stated that your brother was the one who beat the heck out of the boys. And I firmly believe that." The female reporter said. "...Well too bad I don't. You're just seeing the surface. You don't even bother looking at the bigger picture. Why? Because for attention. I don't really like those kinds of people so if you wanted me to slander my brother then buzz off." Ren said with an angry tone.

This slightly made the filming crew flinch. "But-!" "...No buts." Tsukasa said cutting the female reporter halfway. "You media people sure haven't changed at all." Tetora said when a sigh. "Oh if it isn't the leader of Knights, Suou Tsukasa-san and a leader of RYUSEITAI, Nagumo Tetora-san." The female reporter said.

"Are you two friends with Hanagaki Ren-san by any chance?" She then asked. "Ah? Don't ask us the obvious. We're friends and we're not going to tolerate it if you're going to talk bad stuffs about Shiro-senpai." Tetora said. "But he's a part of a scandal. Surely you wouldn't want your idol career to end because of that." The female reporter said.

"...Please stop. I do not care if Shiro-senpai is part of a 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹. He is the older brother of my friend and I will not tolerate such nonsense in front of me." Tsukasa said with a sigh. "Oh and please tell me how you are going to protect Hanagaki Shiro-san from the internet and media?" The female reporter asked in a slightly mocking tone.

"You may be the Ou-sama of your unit but that's just your title given to you by your unit members isn't it? And Nagumo Tetora-san, you're not as outgoing and reliable as Morisawa Chiaki-san so how do you plan to stop it?" She then asked.

"....That's..." "....Fufu. Do not worry. We will do something about it." A voice said for Tsukasa. All of them immediately turned to see a tall young man with light blue eyes and smooth, pale blonde hair that is cut below his jawline and also has long bangs.

Immediately the crew flinched at the figure. "Y-You are.....!" "....The heir of the Tenshouin Zaibatsu and the leader of Fine, Tenshouin Eichi-san!" The female reporter said. "You need not worry about Shiro-kun. He's in safe hands." The person known as Eichi said.

"Tenshouin Onii-sama...?!" Tsukasa asked. "...Hurry up and find another way inside." Eichi whispered. "Huh?" Ren asked. "Leave this to me and find another way inside the building. I'll make sure they don't take their eyes off me." Eichi said.

"...! ...Got it." Ren said with a nod as he, Tsukasa and Tetora quickly go the long way to Seishou Hall as the entrance is now not occupied. They quickly rushed inside the building so as to not get the attention of the reporters.

"I didn't expect Tenshouin-san to be a distraction for us." Tetora said. "Indeed. But it is what it is. We cannot let his efforts go in vain." Tsukasa said as the three quickly head further away. A while later they happened to spot someone else in front.

"...! Ito-senpai?!" Ren said as the trio stopped. "Ah...R-Ren-kun...!" Ito said. "What's wrong? You're really sweating like crazy." Tetora asked."...T-Tetora-kun...Tsukasa-kun..." Ito said. "Hai it's us Takasaki-senpai. What's the rush?" Tsukasa asked.

"I-It's King...!" Ito said. His face panicking as if he just witnessed a horrible scene. "What about Shiro-senpai?" Tetora asked. Ito then told them what had happened and immediately the three of them are shocked. "Is that true Takasaki-senpai?!" Tsukasa asked.

Ito slowly nodded in confirmation. "For real...?" Tetora said. Ren, on the other hand, gritted his teeth and immediately rushed towards where Shiro is. "Ah Ren-kun!" Tsukasa said as he and Tetora followed. Ito decided to rest a while at the first floor as he is still shaken from what happened.

[Kay nvm I take it back. It's the next chapter. This time I'm sure 😂]
[I FORGOT TO POST ON TIME AGAIN AHHHHH]