His Bodyguard: Beyond the Spotlight

Chapter 2

The Challenge Accepted

The tension in the studio was palpable as the new bodyguards faced the skeptical band members. The leader of the band, clearly unimpressed, sneered, "Sorry, but I don't beat up fragile things. You look familiar..."

Another band member added dismissively, "Just go home, kids."

A third voice, dripping with sarcasm, chimed in, "Why? Can't beat a tiny girl, or are you... C.H.I.C.K.E.N?"

As the word "Chicken" echoed through the studio, the band members' tempers flared. Nana, unfazed, took a deep breath and assumed her Jujitsu stance. The sheer confidence in her stance was enough to provoke a reaction.

"She's going to take less than a minute to take you down, unless you guys don't have the 'BALLS,'" Nana taunted with a smirk.

The challenge was clear, and pride got the better of the band members. They accepted, eager to prove their worth. In a flurry of movement, Nana dispatched them all within just 40 seconds, leaving them sprawled on the floor, completely helpless.

The manager, watching from the sidelines, was visibly agitated. "GOD, THESE CHICKS FREAK ME OUT!" he muttered, unable to hide his shock.

The Manager's Frustration

Now visibly irritated, the manager addressed the band members. "If you guys want to fool around, then please get out of my office. I don't want any of these award trophies in my office destroyed because of your vulgar behavior."

With that, the band members were kicked out of the manager's office and into the recording studio. The atmosphere was thick with tension as the band members seethed, plotting their next move.

"What the hell! She's a beast, not a human. How can a small girl like her beat us down?!" one of them grumbled, still in disbelief.

"I don't want those two chicks as my bodyguards. It's embarrassing," another complained.

Yet another, trying to maintain a façade of indifference, remarked, "I think both of them aren't that bad. In fact, they're pretty hot." He shot a flirtatious smirk in the direction of the bodyguards.

A Misinterpreted Comment

Meanwhile, Eclipse, clearly indifferent to the conversation, started to doze off, her fatigue from the morning chaos catching up with her. Taka, misinterpreting her behavior, took it as interest in him.

"Like what you see? 'Cause I know I'm sexy," Taka boasted with an arrogant smirk.

Eclipse shot him a withering look. "Stop calling yourself sexy. The only thing you can turn on is the microwave."

Taka's irritation flared, and he was about to retort when Toru stepped in to defuse the situation. "Let's take revenge later," Toru suggested with a mischievous glint in his eye. Taka's grin widened, clearly relishing the thought of a devious plan.

"Don't worry, guys. We must give our 'new friends' a 'warm welcome,'" Taka said with a smirk, his tone filled with sinister intent.

Haruna's Intervention

Before the situation could escalate further, Haruna interrupted, her voice cutting through the tension. "Ahem... Hello, guys, we're just right behind you."

Taka, unfazed, replied, "We know. We just want to give our 'new friends' a warm welcome."

Cli, another of the bodyguards, started laughing, drawing Taka's attention. "Why are you laughing?!"

Eclipse retorted sharply, "Because last time I checked, you weren't my friend, dickhead."

As Taka and Eclipse exchanged barbs, Toru noticed something oddly familiar about Haruna. Her figure, her voice, the way she walked—it all seemed strangely familiar.

"Do you know who I am?" Toru asked, looking directly at Haruna.

She mumbled to herself, "Urghh, another show-off freak."

"I know you're a popular guitarist from One Ok Rock," Haruna responded, rolling her eyes dismissively.

Toru's eyes widened in recognition. "I knew it, it's you! Only you call me that."

An Unexpected Reunion

When Toru attempted to hug Haruna, she swiftly grabbed his hand and flipped him onto the floor. "Don't touch me."

Toru winced but grinned through the pain. "Ouch, that hurts. This is what I loved so much about you since middle school." He winked playfully.

Haruna was baffled. "Middle school? Who is this guy? Were we even in the same school? I didn't have many friends back then."

She looked at Toru, who was now standing up and rubbing his sore back. "Did you fall on your head in middle school or something?" she asked, rolling her eyes.

Toru laughed, "Nope, but you always had a way of flipping my world upside down."

Haruna sighed, a small smile tugging at her lips despite herself. "Just keep your hands to yourself, 'Gachapin.'"

Shifting Tensions

The atmosphere in the studio shifted slightly. The underlying tension seemed to ease, though the conflict was far from resolved. The band members, though still skeptical, began to acknowledge the bodyguards' presence.

The bodyguards remained on high alert, knowing that the band members might still have tricks up their sleeves. The air was charged with an uneasy truce as the studio prepared for the day's recording sessions.

Eclipse, though focused on her duties, couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration. Her professionalism was unwavering, but the unexpected personal entanglements made her job increasingly challenging.

The day ahead promised to be eventful, with new dynamics and potential conflicts emerging as the band and their new bodyguards navigated their fraught relationship. The stage was set for a series of trials that would test their resolve, loyalty, and professionalism.

The Road Ahead

As the recording session began, the uneasy alliance between the band and their bodyguards continued to unfold. Each side remained vigilant, aware that their interactions were far from finished. The warm welcome had been anything but warm, and the stage was set for further confrontations and revelations.

Eclipse, maintaining her composure, prepared herself for the challenges ahead. Despite the complications, her dedication to her role as a bodyguard remained steadfast. The day's events had only strengthened her resolve to protect her charge and prove her worth, no matter what obstacles lay ahead.