Dream Star

Mother's smile always reminded her of the sun, today was no exception. But her smile seemed to be brighter than usual, "Last year when I came back, I challenged you. Even if it isn't as an idol. Unlike before your standing in a higher position. Just like me, you have to face a series number of challenges to strengthen your resolve. These challenges may be difficult, but as long as you never forget where everything's started. When I became number one, it was easy to lose sight of who I am,"

Sumire said.

Mother...

"But because of your singing, because of your hard work. I'm able to sing once again."

Lila looked down, "I haven't done anything... even now even though I have my resolution. I often hesitate leads to purging myself into darkness". That's right, even though she has decided. There are those times where, where she finds herself in that pitch black world again.

Sumire shook her head and gave her a kind-hearted and a warm smile, "That in itself is not wrong. I said it just now didn't I? Even if it is in a different context, you are now standing in the place I once was. Hearing how hard you've been working, hearing how much you went through and yet preserving. It reminded me of the self I lost."

Lila gaze too softens after hearing this. That's right, this person from the very beginning. She was anything but perfect, all those incidences and everything she has gone through. The elder party turned it into strength, this person who always seemed to shine despite being in pain.

Mother is the amazing one.

"The reason my dream was able to blossom was because of you and Kyoko-nee because the two of you illuminated the path. However, my feelings had changed in contrast to when I first became an idol. And since my legendary stage."

She still wants to inspire and spread the light of the idol world.

But even more than that there are more important feelings she wishes to convey now.

"That's true. It seems like there's no need for me to lecture you anymore. Tell Haruka-kun clearly, so he understands."

Lila smiled, "I'll do my best."

Mother whispered something on her ear, "A chance for that will come up, right after the dream stars tournament ends."

Lila's eyes widened. Does mother mean...

"I'll be waiting for you Lila-chan."

...….. ...

It didn't take long before Lila found him.

When Haruka told her, "Kiss me," she was more than willing to comply. Haruka mouth slanted over hers when she pressed her own against his.

He looked at her with a piercing and animalistic gaze.

"Um...wait I have to perform in like an hour.."

Haruka clicked his tongue in annoyance, "You should have more endurance by now.."

Haruka fell for it and caressed her hair, "I guess we have to continue later. What did your mother want?"

"Ah, she came to give me advice."

"I see." Sensing his tone, Lila looked up and saw a gloomy expression on his face. Lila understood immediately and hugged him tightly.

"Mommy only gave me advice; she didn't tell me to go back with her."

Haruka averted his gaze, "That's not it."

"It isn't?"

Haruka sighed, "All right, so it is. But you can't blame me for thinking that way. I could tell that time we went to that town; your mother is worried about you. I'm sure she wants to be by your side all the time and be the one to protect you."

Her gaze softened, "Yeah, that's probably the case. When I was younger even though mother was suffering, she would always sleep beside me. When I wake up in the morning, she would be there to greet me too," Despite the loneliness, she felt then. Lila couldn't dismiss the warmth her mother gave her, "But, even if mommy asked I'd say no, "

Lila added. That's right, she wouldn't leave.

Haruka looked at her with a questioning look, "Why?"

"Because I want to stay with you." Lila wrapped her arms around his neck and murmured in his ear, "Today's stage, I will sing for you Haruka.."

"You don't…"

Lila shook her head, "I want to sing for you."

Or rather it's just like she told mother. The person she is singing for now is. Haruka. Her thoughts broke off when Haruka pushed her down on the floor.

"I'm dangerous, a bad guy. You're better off with Austin Kiryu." Haruka murmured.

He said it so easily. But Lila sensed the pain in his tone. Lila brushed his hand against her cheeks, "Haruka, are you uneasy because I haven't told you up front yet?"

"You told me already." Haruka murmured.