Showered by the Stars

45. Let's settle things

My head hurts. All those lessons about business and so on were enough for me to feel nauseous.

I just woke up from my 5-hour sleep and now preparing for modeling with Eri-kun.

The bath refreshed my tired body. I hope that this modeling won’t take too long. I want to get some sleep.

“Mi-chan! Are you finished? Chou is already waiting.” Mom asked from the living room.

“Yes. I’m almost finished.” I said from my room.

I just picked up my white tank top, brown pedal, and black Grecian sandals.

I’m done.

I hurried downstairs and grabbed my sandwich and fresh milk. I don’t want to go on an empty stomach.

The sky is so clear. It’d be great for a photo shoot outdoors.

“Good morning, Mizuki-chan.” Eri-kun greeted.

“Uhn! Good morning, Eri-kun.” I said.

We went inside the car. Chou drove towards the venue.

“By the way, I was just wondering. Where is your driver Haruki?” I asked. Eri-kun has been driving with me in my grandfather’s car.

“Ah! He’s with my grandfather. Grandfather is attending a conference with all the business all over the world. Haruki is driving for him as well as acting as bodyguard.” Eri-kun said. Oh! So that’s it.

The equipments were all set. The crew was also assembled.

“Here, Minami-san. Please follow me. We have to put some make-up on you.” One of them said.

“Okay. But what should I wear?” I asked.

“Ah! That’ll be alright. What Konoe-san is wearing seems to be complementing yours, so it’s fine if you both have your first picture with that on.” She said.

“Ah. Okay.” I finally said.

When I looked at the mirror, I was surprised that I thought I was looking at another person. She’s really pretty. I blushed as I realized that I was looking at myself. How conceited.

“Alright! Let’s start. Minami-san, Konoe-san—you remember what I told you, right?” The photographer said.

“Yes!” We said in sync.

We took poses that he asked us to make. Even if it was a little bit touchy-feely, we just went through it t finish it in one shot.

They made me wear just about anything from formal clothes to bikini. Well, of course. Being photographed while wearing a two-piece swim suit and Eri-kun on his swimming trunks, it was really awkward and embarrassing especially that we have to stick to each other and touch some parts. I was blushing the whole time and sometimes, when I happen to glance at Eri-kun I can see his blushing face.

“Alright! That’s all wrapped up.!” The photographer said.

“Yes! Thank you for the hard work everyone.” Eri-kun and I bowed.

We changed into our own clothes and got something to eat while the others were preparing to leave.

“Minami-san and Konoe-san really look like professional models, aren’t they?”

“Yeah! And they have some kind of chemistry, don’t you think?”

“Uhn! Right. Minami-san looked pretty on her first picture. She looked cute but mature on her formal clothes and, she looked really beautiful and seductive on her swimsuit. But all in all, she made all those clothes her own brand, no?”

“Yes! Yes! I agree. And also, Konoe-san looked really cool on his first picture as well. He’s like the idol of the teens nowadays. He looked like a prince on his formal clothes. And he looked so damn hot and alluring on his swimming trunks. Kyaaa!”

I chuckled.

“So damn hot and alluring. Pfft!” I laughed as I repeated the woman’s words.

“Hey! Hey! Stop laughing.” Eri-kun said, blushing.

“Pfft! Sorry—I can’t help it.” I laughed out loud.

“You’re one to talk. What was that again? Umm—Really beautiful and seductive, right?” he teased.

“Gak! Alright! Alright! I’ll quit laughing. Just stop it. It’s embarrassing.” I said.

“Ah! Minami-san, Konoe-san—here are some of the copies of today’s pictures.” The photographer said.

“Yes. Thank you.” I said.

“Well, we’ll be seeing you next week, eh?” he said.

“Yes. And thank you for the hard work.” I said.

“You too.” He said and left.

I looked at the photos.

“Whoa! Amazing! It looks so professional.” I commented.

“Hmm—I agree. It seems so impossible.” Eri-kun said.

Then when I looked at the last photo, my jaw dropped.

“What’s the matter? Let me see.” He said, taking the photo.

“No. Don’t!” I said, grabbing it from his hand.

“Hey! That’s not fair! Let me see that!” His hands were fast, grabbing my waist and taking the photo out of my hand. He looked at it and smiled at me.

“It’s mine.” He said, putting the photo inside his wallet. Ugh! Curse the photographer for making it in wallet size. Now Eri-kun has my photo wearing my bikini.