Chapter 7

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One more week till our big day. Everyone is pretty nervous about the rehearsal. Everyone has at least one injury. "We have not perfected the dance guys." I said. Ren and Tokiya wanted to try something and we are about to change the dance steps.

"I was thinking of having Otoya and Syo to squat down while Me and Ren jumping over them. Wouldn't the fans be screaming if they see us do that? It's a stunt." Everyone nodded their heads in approval. "Alright then. Let's start from the top!" Cecil said and all of us ran to our starting positions.

-- time skip --

"Wu-ah!" I stretched my worn out leg muscles and laid down on the ground of the dance room. "Finally it's perfect for today.." Otoya said in between gasps. "True. Let's all eat together for tonight." Masato suggested. "Right. I'll phone Kaoru and (your name) so we can eat together." I sat up and grinned as I took out my phone and dialed Kaoru's phone number.

"Click." I could hear that Kaoru has answered my call. "Hello, Kurusu Kaoru here." Kaoru's voice rang in my right ear. "Hey, everyone is going to eat dinner together. Wanna join us? Along with that girl of course." Kaoru didn't reply immediately and there was a moment of silence. "Hello?" I said again. "Hello, this is (last name) (first name)! Is this Syo?" A girl's voice was at the other side of the line.

"Yeah. I'm Syo. Do you want to join the ST☆RISH for dinner along with Kaoru?" A giggle can be heard. "Am I wanted there?" She asked. "Of course you're wanted. C'mon. We are heading to the usual place. Kaoru should know, so see you later." And then I hung up the phone and closed my eyes as I laid back down on the ground. "Are they coming?" Ren asked. I opened one of my eyes and looked at them who seems to stare at me intensely.

"Y-Yeah.. Of course.. Why not?" I said, gulping. All of them looked so serious.. It's giving me goosebumps. "Just seven more days and all of us will be on stage.." Otoya said with his usual glittery sparkly eyes. "Seven more days.. Huh..?" I thought out loud. "Hey, guys. (Your name) did ask me if she could watch our performance.. Is it possible if we could get a ticket for two?" "Two?" Cecil tiled his head to the side. "One for her and the other for my brother." Everyone had an idiotic smile on their faces.

"Oh ho? What is this that I'm sensing?" Tokiya smirked as he ruffled my hair. "S-Stop it, Tokiya!" I growled. "Oh my, our manliest member is in love." Ren chuckled. "Love is in the air tonight!" Otoya joined in. "Syo-chan.. I'm really going to be replaced.." Natsuki sobbed. "Hey. Stop it will you? Our friendship will not end here, Natsuki." I clicked my tongue and stood up slowly. "Alright. It's time. Let's go?" A smile spread across my face.

As we walked to the place where my brother and that Kiseki High girl were waiting, everyone started to yawn. Everyone including me. "Fuwuah..." I yawned. "Everyone is tired from that non-stop rehearsal huh?" Masato giggled. "My back hurts.. Because of Tokiya." I grumbled which made him blushed in embarrassment.

"It was our first rehearsal for the jumping part.. You were taller than I thought so I kicked you before I could even jump over you.." He explained. "Not sure if that's a compliment or not.. But thank you for acknowledging that I'm taller now." I said with my nose held high in the air. "Ah-ha! A proud Syo has been spotted!" Otoya exclaimed and everyone started to laugh.

"Hey!" I shouted at Otoya who is still laughing non-stop along with the other 6 members of ST☆RISH. "Syo-chan!" A female voice can be heard from afar. "(Your name)?" As I turned around, I saw a familiar female figure beside a male figure, waving at us. "Hah! C'mon guys! Stop laughing.. I'm famished." I pouted, running over to them first.

After eating and talking about our triple S concert and things like what are we going to wear and how excited we are, I caught myself staring at (your name) who have been smiling at all of us. "Ba-dump." I could hear my heartbeat fasten.

What is this feeling..? It's the same as when I look at Nanami.. But this feeling is stronger..

I thought to myself.

This is bad.. Am I in love with (your name)? It's impossible right? I have only met her for a month.. A month of spending time together under one roof laughing and playing monopoly before we head to bed.. A month of seeing her tears and hearing her laughter.. Can a month actually make us develop feelings..?

I shook my head mentally.

No way.. This can't be true..

"Syo-chan. What do you think?" Natsuki's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. "Huh? What?" Everyone started to grin evilly. "Wu-ah." My tsundere-ness got the better of me. "Tch. It's not what you're thinking! I didn't stare at her.. Get off my back..!!" I yelled and everyone started laughing again.

"Ochibi is the most interesting person I have ever met!" Ren covered his mouth as he tries his best to stop laughing. "Caught him red-handed!" Otoya laughed really hard and fell backwards which caused everyone to laugh even louder.

"Geez, guys! We are in public! Stop laughing!!" I grumbled as I stood up and walked over the the cashier counter. "You're paying, Syo?" Apparently (your name) as followed me. "Yeah. It's about time I treat them to a meal.." I smiled to myself as I took out my credit card.

"I didn't know that having friends can be so fun..." I muttered under my breath. "Pardon?" (Your name) tilted her head to the side. "Ah! It's nothing..!" I gave her an awkward laugh and continued paying for the meal.

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