Aikatsu Era!

S1 E40: Things That We Know

Reyna Harusame 春雨 レイナ

It was three days after Christmas. I had just woken up in my room. To be honest, I forgot that I was not at school.

I turned to my bedside table and saw the blue three-diamond hair clip from Gin. It was a Christmas present for me.

After combing my hair, I placed the hair clip on. Looking at the mirror, I blushed. My hair was longer and I looked more feminine.

  I was getting closer to adulthood. And that meant that I was beginning to develop feelings for someone. I just didn't want to believe it.

  My friends wanted to hang out with me. The five of us decided to meet at a park near school. While I was making my way there, I saw a lot of couples in love. They made me feel rather uneasy. It's not like I'll ever get into a relationship.

And as an Aikatsu idol, dating shouldn't be my priority. Knowing that fact made me sigh. Even though I shouldn't date, I couldn't help but feel these feelings.

When I reached the park entrance, Kiyoko and Yana were already there. "Reyna-chan!" they called in unison.

I forced myself to smile, even though I was clearly still bothered by my ridiculous crush. Would I even call it a crush?

"What's wrong, Reyna-chan?" Yana asked. "You don't seem very cheerful."

Footsteps came towards us. Sayako and Syurina were had just arrived.

"Sorry we're late," Sayako apologised. My four friends all had their eyes on me. "So, can I ask what happened?"

"Reyna-chan doesn't seem very happy, Sayako-tan," Kiyoko spoke in concern. "But she hasn't said anything yet."

"Is everything alright, Reyna-chan?" Syurina asked. I shook my head.

"Let's find a place to hang out, then I'll tell you," I said quietly.

My friends nodded as we walked into the park. Syurina and Yana sat with me on a bench while Kiyoko and Sayako decided to stand.

"So, what's up?" Yana asked again. "Take your time, by the way."

I took a deep breath. To be honest, I didn't even give much time for me to reflect my own feelings. But if I didn't admit them, what would happen?

"Well..." I began, turning away. "You're right."

My friends were all flustered. "Who's right?" Sayako questioned.

"All of you," I answered as my face heated up.

"About what?" Kiyoko added with a head tilt.

My hands were trembling. My heart was pounding. Twirling my hair didn't make me feel any better.

"I think I... I have a-a crush... on y-you know..."

My friends all smirked when they finally understood what I was trying to convey.

"Of course you do!" Yana cheered. "You always kept denying it!"

"We saw it from the very beginning, Reyna-chan!" Kiyoko laughed.

Sayako nudged me. "Finally admitting that you like Gin, huh Reyna? Even Ayame-senpai and Hatsuko-senpai knew!"

I felt so weak I wanted to pass out. But I didn't.

"It's okay, Reyna-chan," Syurina said calmly. "Hopefully, you don't make it too obvious that you like him."

I nodded. "It'll just weird him out."