Aikatsu Era!

S1 E50: Into the Future☆

Reyna Harusame 春雨 レイナ

The spring rain was still pouring when I returned to school. At least I had an umbrella to cover me.

  This umbrella from Gin.

  I clutched the plastic bag containing my wet uniform. At this moment, I was dressed in Kiyoko's clothes which surprisingly fit me. Even after getting soaked in that spring rain, I managed to stay warm and dry afterwards.

  When I reached the dorm, the first thing I did was place my wet clothes into the clothes dryer near my room. After a few minutes, I ironed my uniform.

  "Perfect," I spoke once I was done.

  I headed to my dorm room as quickly as I could. Finally, time to rest!

"I'm back!" I called in relief. Yana, Kiyoko, Sayako and Syurina were watching a video together. They beamed when they saw me.

  "Welcome back, Reyna-chan!" Yana exclaimed.

"Those look like my clothes," Kiyoko added, squinting her eyes at me.

My face heated up upon hearing that. "The-these are your clothes, Kiyoko. Earlier, Gin and I were drenched in the rain, so we went to your house."

"You what now?!" Sayako questioned in surprise.

My heartbeat skipped a beat. "I-I went because Gin suggested that. Then I took a warm shower there."

"You didn't take a shower with him, did you?" Yana teased.

"Of course we didn't take a shower together!" I yelled in embarrassment. "Jeez, can't believe you're thinking about those things..."

Sayako nudged me. "Wow, Reyna. What level is your relationship with Gin that you go to his place and shower? You sure that's all?"

I felt like I was being attacked by these questions. Groaning, I said, "That-that's it! I mean, it's not like we'll be anything more than friends. Even if he initiated the hug..."

"He hugged you?!" Syurina asked in shock.

"He initiated the hug, Syurina," Sayako noted. "He brought Reyna to his place to shower. Are you sure you two are just friends, Reyna?"

Why did I mention the hug? All of my friends were smirking at me. I made sure not to say anything about Gin looking cute in glasses.

"Romance is forbidden to idols," I reminded. "Even if I like him, I can't get into a relationship."

My friends glanced at one another in concern. I can't keep thinking about Gin. I chose to become an idol. The consequences have to be faced.

But could it be possible that Gin has a potential crush on me? Maybe I'm just overthinking. I probably am. Having high hopes means that my fall will be greater when this hope crumbles.

After a moment of silence, Yana said, "At least you saw him again, Reyna-chan."

I nodded. That's the last time we'll see each other the next school year starts.

"Congratulations on your graduation," Gin said before I left. That's right.

  "It's almost graduation day," I spoke. "In a few days, Yana, Syurina and I will graduate from the middle school division."

  Yana and Syurina nodded. The latter then said, "That's fast. I could just remember my first day here."

  "Speaking of graduation, we third years have a lot to prepare," Yana added. "Though our graduation won't be as grand as the high school division's graduation."