Aikatsu Era!

S1 E49: Rain in the Spring Time

Gin Shibagaki 柴垣 ギン

The moment I opened my eyes, I found myself lying on the sofa. A blanket was wrapped around me.

Did I fall asleep here again?

Getting up, I headed to the kitchen to have a snack. On the table, there was a note.

Gin:

I'll be eating with my colleagues today. You can cook whatever you find in the fridge.

Mom

Looks like I'll be alone again. Though I do like being by myself. As an actor, I attracted a lot of attention.

I mean, with a family that's well-known in the film industry, a lot of people have heard of me at some point. My parents were already famous before I was born. And as for me and Kiyoko, we were already acting at a young age.

And those people I call my family were away from me at the moment.

According to Kiyoko, a lot of girls were interested in becoming her friend because of me. During the Combat Duo audition, most of the girls who participated probably just wanted to be with me.

  And that farewell party...

  "You're our best actor. You deserve a proper goodbye."

Thinking about that made my heart sink. That felt like an insensitive thing to do. Neither Mom nor Kiyoko had a farewell party.

In the end, I was just someone who had a name and an attractive appearance. That's it.

Sighing, I made myself a sandwich to divert my thoughts. Besides, I didn't eat for hours. Perhaps I should also get myself some water.

Whole pouring water into a glass, I peered through the kitchen window. The sky was filled with clouds. How long has it been since it last rained?

Meanwhile, inside this house, everything was so lifeless. I was one with the environment.

Perhaps a little walk outside will fill my empty soul.

After I finished my snack, I went to my room to get my jacket. As I grabbed it from the clothing rack, my scarf fell on the floor.

The scarf from Reyna.

Involuntarily, a smile came to my face. I placed the scarf back to where it belonged.

That's a lot of effort she put.

My heartbeat quickened as the thought of Reyna filled my mind. How was she doing? Was she alright? I didn't know but I wanted to. I wanted to see her.

And because of Reyna, I didn't want to leave.

I shook my head. Why are you so attached to her, Gin?

Why am I thinking of her?

She's just a great friend, isn't she?

  "You know, you seem happier after becoming Reyna-chan's friend."

I'm just her friend...

"You're the reason I want to stay."

  "Because I'm your friend?"

  Why does that make me feel uneasy?

  What's wrong with having her as someone who's just a friend?

I sighed, making my way out of the house. Maybe I'll be able to get Reyna out of my mind.

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