"I've read the lyrics, Eiji. They are really great." Catarina smiled.

"Really? I'm happy you like it." Eiji smiled his angelic smile.

"The lyrics bear your gentleness and sincerity."

"N-no, I'm not that...." The brunette shook his head. "I hope the recording goes perfectly."

"It will go perfectly." The blonde reassured.

🎵🎶 Just you

(Oh, oh, oh…)

Every time our eyes get closer, you’re dyed by a slight heat
I embraced you so that I could lovingly make sure you were there
The threads of our fate are always
Sweetly tied together Oh, baby
(Together, Forever)
Just you are the one I long for

Tell me every day
The reason my heart is always beating loudly

Everything…You’re the world to me
Touching you, looking at you, kissing you
(My baby, My baby)
I’ll always love you
Everything…You’re the world to me
Let’s swear to each other here that we’ll be together for eternity
No one but you - Love you

(Oh, oh, oh…)

We’ve discovered together this existence called ‘love’
Your shy face in profile brings forth even more happiness
Your gestures, name, voice, every single thing
Is almost heartrending Oh, baby
(Together, Forever)
Just you are the one I long for

Every night, so that
We warm each other up, our fingertips connect

Everything…You’re the world to me
Calling you, wanting you, whispering to you
(My baby, My baby)
I’ll always love you
Everything…You’re the world to me
Let me have you all to myself…? I’ll give you my everything, so
I want you - Hold you

Everything…You’re the world to me
Touching you, looking at you, kissing you
(My baby, My baby)
I’ll always love you
Everything…You’re the world to me
Let’s swear to each other here that we’ll be together for eternity
No one but you

We’ll be together for eternity
No one but you - Love you

(Oh, oh, oh…)
                                                           🎶🎵

'You're the world to me...Just you...' The lyrics made the female think of a certain someone.

*  *  *  *  *  *  *

"Your voice was really smooth! The song really touches the heart. Good job, Eiji!" Catarina smiled widely once they were alone.

Eiji became happy at her words and smiled brightly. "Thank you, Rin-chan!"

"Honestly, that's why you are such an angel. Those lyrics, that voice and that smile- everything is so angelic." She pulled his cheek.

"Wa-wah! Rin-chan!"

"Sorry. You're just too adorable." The blonde giggled.

Eiji stared at her before speaking, "Hey Rin-chan, there is some time before my afternoon variety show. Would you like to relax at a nearby cafe? I know a place where the sweets are delicious."

The woman instantly grinned. "Do you even need to ask?"

Once they ordered their drinks and sweets, they sat in a secluded corner of the warm and comfortable cafe.

"This place is really nice." The female looked around.

"Mhmm."

"It is relatively spacious so you don't have to worry about being spotted."

"Right."

"And they have such variety of sweets," Catarina said with a dreamy aura that made Eiji sweatdrop.

"Thanks for the recommendation, Eiji!" Catarina gave a closed eyed smile.

"You're welcome."

As soon as their orders came, Catarina immediately began to devour the various sweets while Eiji drank his coffee.

"Sweet~"

"You really like desserts, don't you Rin-chan?"

"You know the answer already. The brain needs sugar to function" She saw him nod with a smile.

After some time, Eiji decided to speak about something that was on his mind.

"I'm glad to see you smiling, Rin-chan."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Eto....it's about Nii-san and you." She looked at him questionably.

"You two can't spend time these days. And whenever you two make any plans, it has to get cancelled."

"Oh..." He's worried about me.

"You're right. We haven't been able to spend time with each other for some time now." She slowly stirred her coffee. "He suddenly became busy. Even if we live together, we can't see each other because he has to often travel around places for his current movie."

"Rin-chan. . ."

" But it's fine." She smiled at him. "I know he is busy. I understand why we can't spend time together. His work is important."

"Aren't you....sad?"

"....I'll be lying if I said I'm not." She smiled sadly. "But I decided to take it positively. I want to be someone who can support him. Even if we can't spend time like we used to, I'm alright with just seeing him at home and working hard." This time she smiled brightly.

"Rin-chan. . ."

"Well, that sounded cheesy..." Catarina scratched her cheek with a finger.

"Nope." Eiji shook his head. "Those are your true feelings. They aren't cheesy."

"That's good then."

"Thank you. . ."

"Why?"

"For being with Nii-san."

"Eh?"

"I'm glad you are the one whom Nii-san is dating."

Catarina inwardly averted her eyes from Eiji's too bright smile. "Why...are you saying this all of a sudden?"

"I ....just wanted to tell you how much I am happy for Nii-san. It makes me really happy to see him happy." His sentence made the blonde smile.

"I was really surprised when Nii-san told me he loved you more than a friend."

"Now I'm curious. How did he tell you?" She looked at him with excited eyes.

"I don't know if I should say this..." Eiji scratched his neck.

"I won't tell Eiichi! And if somehow he knows about this, I'll defend you. Promise!"

With a sigh, the brunette spoke, "It was. . . . some days after the talk about him receiving a confession. When we had a radio show together, he said he had something important to tell me. Once we were inside the limo, he suddenly said he did something he shouldn't have."

"He said that?"

"Mhmm. He said something like...."

.  .  .  .  .  .  . Flashback .  .  .  .  .  .  .

"Nii-san , what are you talking about?" Eiji asked once his big brother said he did something he shouldn't have.

"Eiji. . ." Eiichi looked at his brother before resting his forehead palm. "I didn't realize it until a few days but.... I love Catarina."

"Eh? We all love Rin-chan too."

"No Eiji." The elder held his brother by the shoulders,taking him by surprise. "You all love her like a sister. you love her as a little sister. But I.... I love her as a woman...I want to be with her not as her friend or idol, but as a man."

It took some time for the angelic brunette to understand its meaning before letting a loud gasp and getting flustered. "Nii-san, you. . . . ."

"Yes....I fell in love with her. . I love Catarina." The bespectacled man looked down. "I want her all to myself...."

Eiji's mouth was still agape. The innocent boy was shocked at this discovery. His brother was in love with their precious composer.

"B-but Nii-san, isn't ro-romance prohibited?"

"No. Idols are advised not to fall in love but it isn't forbidden."

"So,are you. . .going to. . co-confess to her?"

"I. . . I don't know. I want to but I don't know her feelings....It seems like she has no intention to be in a relationship."

"That's....true. Rin-chan looks like she wants to focus on music." The younger brunette felt sad for his brother since the girl he loved seemed to be in love with music.

"That is why," Eiichi looks at Eiji in the eyes, the pain in his lavender eyes visible, ".....I won't tell her anything. I will continue to look over her like I always have."

"Nii-san....." Images of his brother with their composer flashed in his mind. He recalled all the times he saw them together. There was something between them that was missing between Catarina and the other members. He bit his lower lip. He wanted the two of them to be happy together.

.  .  .  .  .  .  .

"Eiichi.....said that?" Catarina blushed pink. Hearing this unknown story about Eiichi made her heart flutter.

"Yes."

"It makes me happy." She looked at her lap.

"That said, I am happy that Rin-chan is the one Nii-san fell in love with. You are kind, understanding, nice and a wonderful person." Eiji's features softened.

"I'm not..."

"So Rin-chan, please continue to take care of Nii-san."

"Eiji. . ." The woman could feel his sincere emotions for his brother. "I will even if you didn't tell me." She smiled at him.

"But you know, you can accompany Nii-san in his work instead of us. We won't mind."

"No,Eiji. I already promised all of you that I will stay with one of you each for these seven months. Even so,thanks for the opportunity. I'm fine.If not, I will be."

.  .  .  .  .  .  .

"It's beautiful...." Catarina mumbled at the scenery in front of her. This is perfect for Eiji's theme.

Eiji's theme was nothing other than 'spring memories'. It was the also time for cherry blossoms to bloom. That is why she and Eiji were in the middle of a cherry blossom field. Cherry blossoms bloomed on every tree, turning the place into a magnificent sight.Just the sight was enough to make one smile and feel warm on the inside.

Eiji had already went to change his clothes. While Catarina was observing the scenery alone, a familiar raven woman appeared in front of her.

"Akira-san, good afternoon."

"Good afternoon, Catarina-chan. Still haven't thought about being a model?"

"Akira-san. . ." The blonde sweatdropped. This question was no longer unexpected to Catarina. Every time they met, Akira would ask this same question. Nevertheless, Akira became an older sister figure to Catarina.

Once the shoot was over and the staff were organizing everything, Catarina was leaning against a tree. She gazed at a tree in full bloom. She ignored the aching of her heart.

If only we could see this view together, Eiichi.....

                                       To Be Continued.