Dream Star

Cave, Northside.

"Are you and Kiryu-kun doing okay?"

She paused and took the lead when she observed the structure of the place.

"I heard the rumors about the assistant too and did a background check. She's actually from a noble bloodline."

....

Lila exhaled deeply, and laughed, "What bad luck..."

"Lila-chan..."

"Uncle Hijiri, you know I already understood it a long time ago. Kiryu and me, we were being childish, revolving our world around only each other. There are so many people who love and care for us. But even when I realized that I wanted to keep him all for myself. It was selfish and yet, at the same time I didn't respond or confront his feelings, when I had plenty of opportunities to do so." Lila paused, "Tell me, Uncle Hijiri, weren't you in love with Mother? And at some point didn't she like you too why did you never respond to her feelings.."

"Because these powers of mine are a real hindrance."

"Your powers?"

Hijiri smiled, "It told me, that despite what it looked like. Sumire-chan only felt brotherly affection towards me and the one she is in love with is someone different. A month later that person showed up, and I understood immediately. We were only children, but I knew even without consulting my powers. This is the guy."

"You didn't think to question that feeling?"

"There was no need, just like yourself. Even though I had the opportunity, I didn't. Maybe something would have changed if I did. I don't really know. But I know that there will always be one person in my heart."

Lila didn't need to ask, so this is the reason, he didn't get married, "If Kiryu really likes that girl, what do I do?"

"If it was your mother, she would steal him back. But you're different from her, even though many people say you're similar. Lila-chan, what do you want to do? Who do you love?"

"Kiryu."

"No hesitation there."

"Yes," she whispered.

"Karashima Haruka is a very interesting person. The two of you are very similar, perhaps that's why you…"

Lila shook her head, "There's no excuse. I like Haruka-kun, but I love Kiryu. The like I have for Haruka-kun is 'love', but I can't bring myself to say, love. Why do you think that is?"

"..."

"Because I decided in my heart a long time ago. I decided when I first held Kiryu's hand that day, that word will only be for him."

She made her mind up a long time ago. Since they first met the night, she was four years old. The words, 'I love you' will only be for that person and that person alone. No matter what happens.

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North Side.

Meeting up with Austin Kiryu's side before Lila bothered him greatly. He watched as Selia left his side, "Kiryu-kun, are you okay?"

"Mm? I'm all right. How about you? Are you fine?"

"I—I'm okay…" Selia stammered.

…. Haruka watched the scene irritated. What's with this guy? He didn't even touch Selia and yet the girl 's face is red. It's the same with Lila too. Is it because of his good looks?

Before Haruka could say anything, he hears a familiar guitar playing. Huh this is...

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Kiryu looked towards the direction of the sound and found a bridge of thorns and spikes. In the center though, he could make out the lake. On the other side, there was none other than Lila with her guitar, playing a melody.

"Lila-"

"I decided a long time ago, I'll only love Kiryu... Even if I sing for someone else.." Lila said to nobody in particular.

!!!

"There's only one gem here, did Lila-chan know?" Mamoru muttered beside him.

Only one? Then he has to...

Selia pulled him back, "You can't, you'll get hurt."

"Hah? That doesn't matter…"

He has to go over there... Kiryu's thoughts broke off though when the girl stopped playing her guitar and stood in the center of the entrance of the spikes. His eyes widened alarmed, and Lila sang.

"The only hand, I will hold was yours...

Even if the world is against it.

I'll only hold your hand.

No matter what changes occur in lives.

Please remember this precious and beautiful feeling.

I love you.

And only you.

We may suffer and go through painful moments.

But please remember, how you first held my hand the night we were four years old.

It was a brief and clumsy meeting.

And as children, perhaps we knew no better.

Perhaps we were misled.

Even then, I want to believe in the feelings that have only grown stronger since that night.

Do you remember the scene from that day that was my beginning?

I'll live my life, with these beautiful feelings.

No matter how many times I shed tears and give up.

I will believe in the light at the end of the tunnel.

I will hold your hand forever.

And believe in your feelings, my feelings….

One day we may separate that thought is so frightening for me.

When I think about it, all I can do is cry.

I won't say goodbye.

Nor will I say I love you.

But, I will say, I will see you again.

I want to see you again, in that place.

Where everything began." Lila sang.

Kiryu was so focused on the girl's singing, that he didn't realize the gem go towards him.

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"No matter what happens.

I won't give up.

Even if these tears fall.

I will find a future, a path where we can walk hand in hand properly.

I will walk towards this goal.

Even if we separate, we will meet again.

Let me see you again in that place once again. Hold my hand tightly and not let go." Lila sang.

She really is foolish Kiryu, it's like Rosalia-chan said. All she has ever done is cause trouble for him. But Rosalia-chan was wrong if she tired Kiryu. He would have said so. This isn't just a foolish belief, she felt it even now. His feelings for her.

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When the tunnel of spikes vanished, he immediately rushed over.

"Are you crazy? Lila, you needed that.." Kiryu was in complete disbelief. He was still in shock, that she leaped through the stream of thorns, but that aside. Why did she give him the gem? Seeing the girl's face color turn pale, he pulled her into his arms, "Your so stupid. Lila…"

"Ah-huh, but only for Kiryu.."