Dream Star

1 hour later

"Wahhh, this is yummy! It's delicious," Lila said happily as she ate the rice porridge her mother made for her.

"Isn't that an exaggeration? Its only rice porridge."

"But it tastes like those five-star cuisine food," Lila was not lying. The porridge in her mouth felt heavenly.

"Oh my, perhaps those skills really have been drilled into me. You see for a while me and Ryuuji-kun, do you remember him?'

Ryuuji...Ah, "The scowling guy!!"

Mother chuckled, "He may scowl, frown and get angry a lot. But he's a kind person. He found me before anyone else did, and instead of taking me back like he ought to have, he helped me hide."

This is the first-time mothers openly talking about the time she left. Maybe it's okay for her to ask questions? But etto, what should she start with? She has a lot she wants to ask. Besides.. Mother is really talking fondly about Mr scowling guy; maybe she should ask about their relationship.

Many guys used to like her mother. That's something she remembers quite clearly. During those days, father wasn't around; Mother would have loads of guys fussing and caring about her wellbeing. Even as a young child she could tell that they all held a special place just for mother in their hearts.

The reason why Lila could do so wasn't because she was good at observing either. It's because of her powers. It's risky when she's sick, but she might make the same mistake she did in the past.

"What's wrong, Lila-chan?" Mother asked.

"Ah um, I want to sit up."

Lila feels her mother bury her head on her black locks, "Wahh, Mother?"

"Hmmm, the scent is different."

"If you want to sniffle father, Mother. Just tell him," Lila pouted. Maybe her mother has a scent fetish?

Her mother laughs, "Well, lately... it's been difficult for me to tell him those things."

Recently? Lila heard that the two are often busy and are barely at home, she wonders if something happened. Are they fighting? Nope, when she came back, they seemed normal. Lila stares at her mother. Could it be.." Mother, are you embarrassed?" it was just a guess on her behalf. But, to her surprise, she sees her Mother's cheeks color.

"Dear oh dear, you're our child indeed."

"Did I ask something wrong, Mother?"

"No, it's the opposite," light laughter escapes her mother's lips, Yep, I'm embarrassed. There is nothing innocent about our relationship now, no even back then we seemed to lack that something as a couple. However, when we first met again after so many years. I wanted him to touch me. These feelings have only been growing even more as the day goes by. It's embarrassing saying this now, but maybe I'm learning some things at this age too regarding love. Falling more in love with your father at this age."

Wah, this is the first time she's seen her mother embarrassed! She looks even prettier than before !! "Mother, girls in love really shine."

"At least say, woman...Lila-chan too, you seemed to be flowing earlier despite being troubled."

"Ah, that's because um, Kiryu sent me a message. It was a picture of that thing when he thinks I'm precious," it embarrassed her. But at the same time made her feel happy, "You know Mother, I'm Kiryu's treasure!"

This is fun. Even though she's always had plenty of people to talk to about Kiryu. Lately, bringing up Kiryu and their past memories is awkward.

"I really am glad it was Kiryu-kun."

"Mother?"

"Earlier you said you were moved by my singing right Lila-chan?"

Lila nodded, "Mothers singing is really touching," she paused. There are so many words she wants to use, but she doesn't know how to form them in a sentence.

"You see, it was the same for me. There was someone's voice who moved me to tears when I first heard it too."

"Father?"

Light laughter escapes the brunette's lips, "It's something you wouldn't expect. But yes, it was him," Mother trails of and walked over to the cabinet and pulls something out. It was an old newspaper article judging from the paper quality, and yet it was preserved in a case.

An old article with father's picture, "This was a picture of his first performance on a big stage. I made sure to attend, and I'm happy I did. Watching him on TV and seeing him live in person was a completely different experience.'

Lila examined the photograph. The stage is white? And the sky... "A concert in the snow?!!"

"Yup, it shocked most people you know? Usually, in most cases, it would be canceled. However, Yuhi pushed for it. He even went so far as to put a dome shelter with heating around the stage seats."

"If he was going to do that, shouldn't he have done it on stage too?"

"But it was his first live. Although he had been gaining popularity and momentum, he couldn't just use that much budget in one go. It would trouble the company. They'd lose more than they gained, so Yuhi paid for the domes and heating with his own money," Mother explained, her gaze was warm as she said this.

Wah.. It must be a very fond memory for Mother. But even so, "Father must have wanted to perform," Lila mumbled. Lila always thought she knew how serious her father was about music. But it seems like that's not the case here.

"Yes, that person really does love singing. But even more, he was thinking of all the fans that went all their way out to see him sing."

"Even if it meant him getting sick?"

"Yes. He performed a 50 song setlist in the harsh freezing winter and didn't falter once. Seeing him like that, I too wanted to do something. So I slipped out of the protective area and stood aside. The moment I did, I understood just exactly what conditions he was singing in. It was an unusually cold winter, and there he was singing without stage lights. His face looked so beautiful in the side, like a dream in the snow. If I accidentally touch it, it'll break and disappear."

"That time, mother you were only a fan...but did you have time to talk to him?"

Her mother nodded, "Only that night. Can you believe it, after the concert, the harsh snow had melted completely, and the blizzard had stopped. It's like it had never snowed even though the weather had been bad for days. It was during that night, under a full winter moon, that I first met your father. I was freezing after the stunt I pulled and went to a nearby karaoke place to warm up. After hearing such an amazing live, I sang the set lost myself. Your father too seemed to want to sing more, and he entered my room and told me, 'Your singing isn't bad' and started to sing." Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.

Her eyes brightened at this, what's with this story? It's so romantic! "Wahhh, its like fate !!"

"Right, your mother and father are connected by the thread of fate after all."

The red thread, right now she wonders whose thread she is connected to?

"After that, we played outside like children with the remaining snow under the moonlight. It was so silly and yet; it was fun, the most fun I had in years. It felt familiar, and yet I couldn't understand why. I didn't realize myself that your father was the kid I met before when I was younger," her mother trailed off and laughed. "We've had so many first meetings. For me, it was that winter, and for Yuhi it was the summer where Aki-san introduced us. But the actual first meeting was when we were kids..during autumn."

"Mother, this love story is amazing!!!" she's never heard a story like this before. Her mother and fathers past that were always shrouded in mystery, now she's learning about it.

"Indeed. But thinking about it now, whether it was in the winter or summer, or autumn. It was always night when we met; it was always under a full moon. Your father and I are connected through something so strong. That's why Lila-chan, you don't have to worry anymore." Her mother brought her closer. "Were going to be okay, and I'll slowly fix all the mistakes I made. So, I want you to sing for your special person."

Her most special person, "For Haruka?"

"Yes. If you do, the melodies will all come without fail."