Dream Star

Kiryu whistles as he watched the scene unfolding after the reporters spoke to him. How smooth. Well, it's time he faded from the scene. He didn't have to listen to the rest. Tokumori and the other two already know what they are doing. So he walked away, where did Selia get to? Just as he was pondering on that, he heard someone call out to him. Kiryu exhaled deeply, well, here she comes.

"Kiryu-kun? What is this about." Rosalia questioned.

"You heard it clearly."

"You're producing the album..but ..that means..."

Kiryu puts out his cigarette and nodded. "Yeah. I made a contract with High Seeds records officially." It was high time too."

"But..."

"Rosalia, when I said you had musical talent. I wasn't kidding, you really do have it. You proved it with your recent song. I didn't even do anything." Kiryu said.

That's right, this girl actually has an eye for music. Normally people with dark hearts don't have an eye for music. But Rosalia does, that means she isn't a completely hopeless case, yet that's as far as that thought will go. He won't pry anymore into her affairs. The song surprised him, but he will not take action or responsibility for her anymore.

"Then, you're helping Lila out because she can't.."

"No, whether or not I help. They'll succeed. However, I want to increase their chance of success even more by adding my help. Even if it is only 1%."

"You..you love her that much?"

"Yes."

"..I see."

Kiryu laughed as he heard the girls tears on the other end of the phone. Geez... It did not surprise him to receive her call. He knew once she watched, she would understand it, and yet it amused him how emotional she was getting, "Did you watch?"

"My Kiryu, you're a dummy. Idiot."

"Yeah. I know."

"For you to sacrifice this much. Is it really okay?"

"What are you talking about?"

"But.."

"I've said this once before already, and I won't repeat myself. If it's for your sake, things like this is a minor sacrifice," Kiryu said. Besides, he was intending to do this from the beginning. From the beginning, he would not let Karashima take her, or anybody else, "How are you? What have you been doing today?" Kiryu swiftly changed the topic before he revealed his bitter feelings on the matter.

"Kiryu, I'm sorry! I've been kissing Haruka a lot."

Immediate confession, Kiryu did not know whether to be upset or amused. If she wanted to hide it, she could easily do so. But instead, she's telling him up front. "And? Is kissing him better than me? Has it erased what I did to you?" Lila does not reply, instead, he hears the sound of her dropping something, he laughs. Gee, she's too adorable.

"Well, it's natural for my Lila to be lonely and d.e.s.i.r.e warmth," he emphasized the word, 'my' and he hears more clattering.

"But--but um, I'm just," Lila stammered.

"I do get it. I'm lonely too. I do get tempted as well," temptation is in every corner. With Lila gone, people think they can seduce him anytime they want. A deep sigh passed his lips, he really does need his cute Lila here. Now he understands why his school years have been peaceful, the fan girl's can't get close with Lila nearby.

"You can't Kiryu!" he could imagine her now, those adorable cheeks of hers puffed up into a pout.

"I know, I have my protective charm."

"Aha," Lila laughed.

"Lila, I'll see you soon," it's just a matter of time before they see each other again. If he keeps up his current progress work wise, then Kiryu knew they would have no choice but to grant him permission to see her, " So...try not to get too intimate with Karashima," Kiryu said.

He didn't know exactly how to word it, Karashima is a wolf. He doesn't even try to hide it, 'That man will devour her whole if he isn't careful.' That mere thought disturbed him greatly.

"Um, what does too intimate mean?"

Kiryu sighed, "So you're still going to do something?"

"I don't do anything though, it's all him," Lila trailed off, "I'm troubled by this too. I can keep acting indifferent, but you know, I can't stay away from him. For some reason, I think he needs me."

'Seems like she's noticed,' Kiryu thought. It's just a matter of time, huh? "Don't go further than kissing."

"Stupid, that shouldn't be allowed either."

He know's that. But Kiryu did not want Lila to feel bad whenever Karashima kissed her. It bugs him that they'll be kissing. But, he can't really stop Karashima too much now.

It was silent for awhile until Lila spoke up, "My Kiryu."

"Yeah?" No matter how lost in thought he was, as long as she added the 'my' in front of his name, it would gain his attention.

"Rosalia-chan?"

"I was with her then," Kiryu said. She must have seen the broadcast.

"Ah-huh so when you mean tempted you to mean Rosalia-chan?"

"No, I haven't met with her alone once," he always ensured that somebody else is nearby whenever he sees her. Kiryu knew first hand what would happen if they were alone together.

"Your promise."

"I'm keeping it. Besides, I spend all my time staring at your pictures and in hailing any scent you left behind on your clothes," Kiryu told her.

"Pervert!!"

Pervert, huh? Perhaps. But without her beside him, he has to do something to get his daily dose of Lila, Kiryu laughed, "I've missed chatting with you, Lila. How long can you talk for?"

"Wah...um!! I have an interview soon, but I'm free afterward," she sounded very excited, "By soon, I mean I still have a lot of time, I will make time."

He chuckled, "Then, let's chat for a bit more and resume it later."

"Okay!!"

He really has missed her.

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Lila did not expect Haruka to come inside the room so suddenly; she immediately ended the call. But noticed that there was something wrong with him. He walked over silently, without saying a word and before she knew it, his lips were on hers. Noticing something different, however. She tried to push him away but instead, he pinned her hands back.

"Haruka, ahh...."

After a few minutes, Lila pushed him away, "Haruka, enough now.." she finally broke free slightly and told him to stop. But he simply cut her off again.

"Ari, I want you to belong only to me."

...

After being told such words, she didn't have the heart to get angry and allowed him to do what he wanted. Her gaze landed on Haruka who was fast asleep on the bed. It was a good thing they were close to the hideout. This place even has beds. She shook her head, quit being weird. Lila recalled earlier how she struggled to break free from his hold, he held her so tightly.

Finally managing to break free, Lila decided to use the kitchen she saw earlier. No sooner had she gotten there though, she feels arms wrapped around her from the back...Haruka turned her around, lips on hers. Noticing how gentle he was being, her shoulders relaxed. Good, he's calmed down now.

"Make me something." He murmured softly.

"Okay," seeing how groggy he looked. She extended her hand out to c.a.r.e.s.s his hair. "Haruka, take a bath?"

"Mmm, I should," Haruka trailed off. He seemed hesitant to leave her for a sec before he looked around, "Nobody came?"

She shook her head.

"I see. Well, then I'll be gone for a bit."

Haruka quickly turned to leave and she watches his retreating figure. .. He looks so lonely. She really can't leave him alone.

...

Oh, they really do have some in their bases. Lila held up the packet in her hands, inside a small plastic bag was discolored powder. 'Drugs,' she immediately recognized it. The organization that is considered as 'Soichiro's enemy,' is Haruka's company. Like her own company Moonlight Entertainment, Haruka's company is not a legit Music company, it's only for disguise. A mask to hide their underground activities. Since last year they have been distributing different drugs.

Lila found the packet of drugs on the kitchen side counter when she was cleaning. She stared at the packet and sighed, 'Why would anyone take this?' she quickly stuffed it in her pocket. She supposed getting another sample would help. Still, it's quite careless of them to leave it out here like this. But Lila supposed it's because no unauthorized people are supposed to come here.

Her gaze flickered towards the clock on the wall, 'Haruka's been gone for too long,' she made her way across the room where the bathroom area was, "Haruka...?" Lila called out.

Hearing a clattering sound, her eyes went wide and she took the drugs she put in her pocket and noticed how empty the package was. That's why it was out in the open like that. He just used it... Ameno-senpai, he warned her about this. She should know better than anyone.

Lila approached the door and knocked, "What are you doing?"

No response, "I'll break down the door," she threatened.

"I have another client here."

"That's a lie!" Lila exclaimed. Before she brought him inside, she checked if anyone else was around.

"Hah, go away."

'How stubborn,' Lila thought. Desperate times call for desperate measures it seems.

Lila took a deep breath before shutting her eyes, her body was engulfed in bright darkness and she placed her hand on the doorknob. The sound of a click, indicating the door opened and she quickly entered. Only to find Haruka leaning on the side of the sink, pale, and eyes dead.

He looked terrible. Why didn't she notice? No sooner had she stepped inside, she was pulled into his arms. He's trembling, "Haruka," Lila murmured.

"Ari," he said. His voice sounded so weak, so fragile.

Lila gently c.a.r.e.s.sed his hair, "I'm right here. I'll never leave you," she will never leave him. How could she? This person is truly alone, he does not have anybody.

"That's a lie. You have someone more important."

"You're more important," Lila said softly.

"Hah? Really?"

She can't...she can't leave him alone. Even though she's been spending so much time with him, she hasn't been able to do anything for him. Lila knew she shouldn't be getting too attached, but the mission aside. 'I want to repay him,' since they met last year she got that feeling. Lila does not understand why, but even when they first met. She's always gotten the feeling that she met him before.

But wouldn't she remember if she met somebody like Haruka? Lila's thoughts broke off when she felt his lips graze on her c.h.e.s.t, "Haruka?"

"I can hear your heart."

Her gaze softened, "What is it telling you?"

"That you care about me..your words are real."

"Yes."