Chapter 43

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(Y/n)'s POV

"Gaku, look over here!"
"Ryuu, I love you!"
"Tenn, I'm your number one fan!"

Clashes of voices reverberated across the hall as fans screamed and cheered, showing their endless support for the three idols. I was given the order to be on standby, although I doubted there was much for me to do throughout the fan meet anyway.

I fixed my headset, hearing Anesagi's voice shouting orders for the guards to keep the fans back. Such a large crowd was to be expected. Humming a quiet tune, I turned on my phone, seeing a message from Tsumugi come up.

It read: Hey (Y/n), does Trigger's fan meet go till the afternoon? I replied with a simple yes, slamming a hand down on the wall beside me as I did so. The girl shrieked out of shock before forcing herself to meet my strict gaze.

"This area's not open to the public."
"But I just wanted to see Trigger backstage-"
"I'm sorry but that's not allowed."
"Just this once. I-I won't do it again-"
"No. If I let you in, it'll be unfair to the others."
"They don't have to find out! I-"
"I'm sorry."
"...you probably just want them for yourself."
"Excuse me?"
"Why else would you work with Trigger?! Probably to steal their hearts! I'm gonna tell the whole world about your-"

The girl trembled, her words caught in her throat. I narrowed my eyes, gazing sharply at her frightened face. I could become strict. I could play the part of someone hated by all if it meant protecting Trigger's pride.

"You-"
"I come back here to check on you only to find you being harassed by a fan," commented Anesagi.
"I wasn't doing anything wrong!" she yelled.
"Shall I call the police?"

She ran away like a mouse scared away by a menacing cat. Anesagi gestured for me to follow her, leaving the incident behind, thereby regarding it as nothing out of the ordinary.

Behind me, I could hear the loud roar of screaming fans. Tenn's voice cut through the noise as he chatted with them, earning a few ear-piercing yes's.

I suddenly got a call from Sogo, remembering that I was to go to the shooting where they'd be appearing on a TV program. Anesagi nodded in understanding before I rushed off after answering his call.

"Hey, I'm heading there now."
"No, it's fine. I was just calling to tell you that it's fine," Sogo exclaimed.
"Sogo, I'm going whether you like it or not."
"But Trigger's fan meet is on now. I don't want-"
"I'm used to this. I can handle it and besides, it was Tsumugi that asked me to look after you guys."
"I see..."
"So don't you dare try to change my mind."

~Some time later~

I gave a thumbs up as MEZZO wrapped up the last bit of the program. The two flashed a smile my way before the staff announced that it was finished. I handed Tamaki king pudding while giving Sogo a bottle of green tea.

The area suddenly went quiet, whispers taking the place of the idle chatter and various instruments that had filled the space before. Both the idols in front of me were staring past my body and at whatever was behind me.

I turned just as a hand rested on my shoulder. Surprise grew in my features as my mind struggled to process what was happening. How...why was he here? He hadn't even given me any notice...

"Hey sis."
"Isaac, how did you know I was here? What are you even doing in Okinawa?"
"My dad had a business trip to Japan. I was forced to accompany him because he said that it'll benefit me to know more about the business when I take over. Figured I might as well find you while I was here."

He reached out to pull me into a tight embrace, burying my face in his chest as his hand rested on my head. I forced my tears back as he whispered three words into my ear. I missed you.

The female staff remained speechless as he flashed them an award-winning grin followed by a heart-melting wink. His messy dirty blonde hair was slicked down by hair gel, and his expensive suit only made him look all the more attractive.

"How did you know I was here?"
"I went to find Trigger's manager. You still work for them, right?"
"Yeah."
"Violet misses you too. She said that you definitely have to visit us...and mum also agrees."
"I'll find a time soon."
"I'm counting on it, sis. Well, I have to go now. My flight's in a few hours."
"Don't get into any trouble."
"I could say the same to you."

I laughed. He ruffled my hair before leaving the now crowded area. The staff immediately parted as he walked by, almost as if he was an important person...well, not that he wasn't, but it was difficult to imagine that I knew him.

Tamaki and Sogo stood by my side, staring at the doors Isaac had used to leave. Tamaki didn't seem fazed that I knew a foreigner but Sogo's look bordered on disbelief and awe.

"So you also know foreigners," Tamaki commented.
"What do you mean 'foreigners'? Do you not know who that is?" Sogo asked.
"No."
"He's the son of Patrick Anderson, the CEO of America's most well-known hotel and car company."
"Oh okay...wait, what?! How does (Y/n)-chan know him?!"

The two stared at me, eagerly waiting for a reply.

"I went on a holiday to America, and met him by coincidence."
"You two seem close," exclaimed Sogo.
"I guess we are."

They couldn't find out. Although they knew about Gaku-nii, they couldn't know this. They could never find out that father abused me, and that his reason was solely because I was mother's daughter...the daughter of Patrick Anderson's second wife.

"Hey (Y/n)?"
"You two are finished for the day. Let's go meet up with the others."
"Okay..."

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