Show By Love!!

Show #4 - Getting Settled

On the way home, Cyan, Retoree, Chuchu and Moa nibbled on their icecream. Strawberry Heart hung around Cyan's shoulders, quiet and asleep. Cyan looked down at her strawberry icecream and sighed.

"Sorry we couldn't stay for so long at the ice cream parlor. It's getting pretty late and I think my parents would worry."

Chuchu giggled, holding onto her praline ice cream, "Oh that's okay Cyan! We understand. Oh! Do you have another guitar at home?"

Cyan tilted her head, "Yes. An acoustic. Why?"

Chuchu smiled, "I'll show you once we get there!"

Cyan froze at the sight of her home's front door. How long had she been gone for? What would her mother say at the sight of three new faces willing to stay at her place? It was a lot to take in. Chuchu saw the dread on Cyan's face and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Cyan? Please don't worry. We're here to help you."

Cyan into Chuchu's eyes. Her lashes were long and her smile was pure. Cyan thought to herself how popular she could easily become at school. Cyan saw Chuchu as a mother figure and always felt at ease when Chuchu comforted her. She hoped that her friendship with Chuchu would remain strong even in this world.

"Mhmm," Cyan nodded, "Thank you."

Cyan unlocked the keys to her front door, "Mama? I'm home!"

Cyan's mother rushed to give her a big hug. He long black hair tickling Cyan's cheeks.

"Welcome home! It's pretty late! Did you eat already?" Cyan's mother chimed.

Cyan blinked. She expected her mother to be angry that she had been gone for so long. Cyan pulled out her phone and saw that the date had not changed since she was transported to Midi city.

Cyan's mother turned to Plasmagica, wide eyes and glowing.

Cyan introduced her friends to her mother, "Mama. This is Chuchu, Retoree and Moa. I'm a part of their band!"

Cyan's mother gasped and shook each member's hands, "Oh my goodness! You all look so lovely! And I can't believe Cyan has finally made some friend—"

Cyan interrupted, "M-Ma!"

Cyan's mother giggled, "Well. Come in! Come in!"

Chuchu smiled at the others and back at Cyan's mother, "It's so very nice to finally meet you!"

Cyan's mother was glowing, proud that her daughter had finally brought friends over to the house.

"Mama, I have a big favour to ask." Cyan's tone grew serious.

Cyan's mother questioned, "What is it dear?"

Chuchu stepped in, "Allow me to ask of the favour. You see, my parents no longer want me at home." Chuchu began to sob, "Even though I've worked so hard to meet their expectations, they don't approve of me as their daughter!"

Cyan and Retoree gaped, surprised at Chuchu's hidden talent of acting.

Cyan's mother held Chuchu close, "Oh you poor thing!"

Chuchu sobbed, "And Retoree here, she's an orphan and Moa's far away from home."

Retoree flinched at the excuse Chuchu gave for her. Moa laughed for the excuse was no lie. Cyan was still dumbfounded at how well Chuchu held up an act, more perplexed by how her mother was buying into Chuchu's emotions.

"Then everyone stay here until you get things figured out! We have enough room for you all!" Cyan's mother insisted.

Chuchu turned to wink at Cyan. Cyan sighed, relieved that somehow it worked out in the end.