「COMPLETED」His Decision (Sakura)

05/04

(A/N): Song: Fumitsuki No Yoru (Night of seventh month). Out of all Tanabata songs, this is my fave!!! I really really loved the climax part!!!! So beautiful... Emu's 「nee, aishiteru...」always made me shed tear...😢 I mistook him as Sakura at first... yes... I stan eMu because of this song...
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"It seems that Sakura-kun won't able to join our livestream tonight,". A tall black haired male who wore blue frame sunglasses informed his members. "I see... Sakura-kun must be busy with AlbaNox, huh?". Said the shorter with crab-eyed headband. "Well... it can't be helped. Sakura-kun isn't only belong to us...,". Said Fenikuro as he hugged little chick pillow.

"Don't sad, Fenikuro-san. We have to support Sakura-kun as his fellow members, okay?". Maitake comforted the sulking older. It's normal for apricot haired male to sulk since he's a big Sakuraen. "Do you know anything, Yupe-kun?". Asked Kanichan. "About that, they will hold a live concert to introduce their new member,". Yupe explained while lazily scrolled his phone.

"New member? The one who replaced you, right? Ack!". Kanichan groaned in pain when the light purple haired male hit him. "What's wrong with yo-". Kanichan didn't finished his sentences as he received deadly glares from Yupe. *shiver* "It just, I disliked when you said replaced. He didn't replaced me! He has his own good points!". Yupe said in clear tone.

"Don't be mad, Yupe-kun. Kanichan, go apologize to him!". Pokekamen used his position as leader to calm down the situation. There are few reasons why Yupe got nickname, "King of Darkness". First, he loved to kick or 'torture' the others exclude Sakura especially during punishment games. He even reminded the members about it. And second, he's really scary when he's mad.

"I'm sorry,". The emerald eyes apologized sincerely. "Nah, I'm also sorry for hitting you,". They then doing their own things. "Emu-kun isn't my replacement. Emu-kun is Emu-kun! I'm sure that Sakura-kun also think the same... Yeah, I'm sure. He's my partner after all,". Yupe decided to put faith in Sakura.

Yupe's mind began to travel to the past when the first time he met Emu during his outing with Kouki and Riki. He quickly took liking towards him. To him, that brunette is kind. He gave off similar vibe to Sakura. Both of them got those gentle soft voice and fragile...

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Place: Veats Shibuya
Time: Night

"Tonight is the night where you will make your first appearance on the stage, Emu!". Said dark brown haired male, enthusiastic. "Haha... Thank you, AGata-kun,". The brunette replied with nervous smile. Yes, today, to be precise, in next 30 mins, he will make his appearance as AlbaNox member.

They're currently in dressing room, getting ready to give their best on the stage. They had gone through a lot of practices. Emu sure that he can do it. Still, there's a remnant of negative feelings lingered in his heart. "Umm... what's this feeling? Why I can't shake it off?".

After all of them got dress up, they went to the backstage. In any minutes, the curtain will lift up and... they'll start singing. Emu tried his hardest not to made troubled face but... he failed. He can't stop himself from negative thoughts.

Unknowing to him, he unintentionally tugged Sakura's outfit since he's the nearest person. "What's wrong, Emu-kun?". The shorter turned his head with concerned expression. The taller silenced, doubting to let any voice come out of his mouth.

Sakura put his hand on Emu's shoulder and asked in gentler tone, "Emu-kun... Are you okay?". Emu kept silenced for a few seconds, gathering his courage to let out his mind, "Can I... really do it?". "Of course you can do it. Why?". The brunette averted his red pinkish eyes from meeting crimson eyes.

"Wha-what if they didn't accept me? What if they think that I'm Yupe-kun"s replacement?". Those questions escaped from his mouth. He had met Yupe during his outing with other members. Since then, they sometimes will invite Yupe to the outings. He'd admitted that Yupe's an amazing person. Because of that, he started to doubt himself. "Yupe-kun's much greater than me. People won't like me as much they like Yupe-kun,".

Sakura inhaled and exhaled, "What're you taking about Emu-kun? We never think you as Yupe-kun's replacement or whatever they called. Emu-kun is Emu-kun! Yupe-kun will be disgraced if he found out that you think like this!". "But, the listeners...".

"What's wrong with me tonight? I'm usually think positively... but.. being on the stage for the first time as an Idol... It kinda scare me...".

Sakura gently caressed Emu's cheeks. "Emu-kun... Like I said before, whatever happen, we'll always face it together. You're not alone! You're a part of AlbaNox, our family! If they didn't accept you, that means they didn't accept us too!".

Sakura's voice started to change... trembled. "That's why, Emu-kun... it's okay if you need time to adjust yourself with us... but.. please... don't ever think that you're replacement, okay?". "Sakura-kun?!". The taller shocked as the shorter suddenly embraced him. "I'm sorry... I won't talk about it again,". Emu returned the hug. He didn't want to make their leader cry.

"Sorry, Sakura-kun. I'm probably a useless member... ughh... Sorry,".

"Oii~ You two! It's almost starting!". Uto called them. "Wait for us!". Sakura pulled Emu to the rest. They formed a circle and placed their hands in the middle. Emu was the last one to put his hand, above Sakura's hand and the others, "Let's give our best!". "Yes!".

They went to the stage and started their concert. On 5th April 2020, Emu made his first appearance on the stage as 「AlbaNox」member.
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(A/N): How should I put it? Emu is kinda has low self-esteem whenever he's in group livestream although he's doing fine in his solo stream. (Not really, sometimes listeners will cheer his up).

Btw, Happy 1st Anniversary, Chocorabi!!!! 25/12/2020. Can't believed it already 1 year since I knew them!!!

See you next time~☆