Dream Star 75 Blank 7

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. Tok.u.mori and the other two already know what they are doing. So he found himself walking 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 alb.u.m..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. He was surprised by the song, but he isn't going to take action or responsibility for her anymore.

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

"No, whether I help or not. 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."

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Kiryu laughed as he heard the girls tears on the other end of the phone. Geez... He wasn't surprised 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..."

Besides, he was intending to do this from the beginning...

From the beginning, he wasn't going to let Ichinose take her.

"How are you? What have you been doing today?"

Kiryu decides to swiftly change the topic before he revealed his bitter feelings on the matter.

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

.....

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?"

"..."

Hearing the sound of her dropping something, he laughs. Gee, she's too adorable.

"Well, it's natural for my Lila to be lonely and desire warmth."

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

"I do get it. I'm lonely too. I do get tempted as well."

"You can't Kiryu!"

"I know, I have my protective charm."

"Aha."

"Lila, I'll see you soon. So...try not to get too intimate with Karas.h.i.+ma."

"Um, what does too intimate mean?"

"So you're still going to do something?"

"I can't stop Haruka, Kiryu..."

Well, that's true.

"Don't go further than kissing."

"Okay!"

It bugs him that they'll be kissing. But, he can't really stop Karas.h.i.+ma too much now.

"My Kiryu."

"Yeah?"

"Rosalichan?"

"I was with her then."

"Ah-huh so when you mean tempted you to mean Rosalichan?"

"No, I haven't met with her alone once."

"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...."

"Pervert!!"

Kiryu laughs. "I've missed chatting with you, Lila. How long can you talk for?"

"Wah...um!! I have an interview soon, but I'm free afterwards."

"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...."

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She's that happy? Just calling him. Just talking to him on the phone. They aren't in a relations.h.i.+p. He can't stop her from speaking with Austin Kiryu; and yet, as he heard how much happier she was speaking with another guy, he slowly grew irritated.

"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."

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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... Her cheeks reddened. It should be okay, right? Lila earlier struggled to break free from his hold... He was holding 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 caress his hair. "Haruka, take a bath?"

"Mmm, I should."

He seemed hesitant to leave her for a sec before looking around.

"n.o.body 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 found the packet of drugs on the kitchen side counter when she was cleaning. She quickly stuffs it in her pocket.

She supposed getting another sample would help.

..

"Haruka...?"

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 walked over to the door and knocked.

"What are you doing?"

"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."

....

Lila took a deep breath before shutting her eyes, her body was engulfed in bright darkness and she placed her hand on the doork.n.o.b. 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..."

"Ari...!"

"I'm right here. I'll never leave you."

"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.

Feeling his lips graze on her chest.

"Haruka?"

"I can hear your heart."

"What is it telling you?"

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

"Yes."