Her Reason Behind Those Fake and Cold Smiles: Chapter 7

She smiled sadly and explained.

"Yesterday, When Suiko told me something with a worried look on her face, and I immediately knew that something is wrong." She told Aichi.

"But, what is wrong, Kourin-san?" Aichi asked Kourin.

"I'd rather not tell you, Aichi. At least not now." Kourin replied to him and Aichi nodded slightly.

"I understand you, Kourin-san. I know how you feel." He said to Kourin.

"Hontoni? You know? (Really? = Hontoni?)" Kourin asked and Aichi sighed.

"Yes. When I was still young, and my father disappeared." Aichi explained.

'Atleast you still have your mother...'

Kourin mumbled but it was loud enough for Aichi to hear and understand.

"What do you mean, Kourin-san?" He asked curiously.

"Nothing. Forget about it." She said immediately after Aichi asked.

They remained silent and tried to focus on the lesson on the board.

After one hour, dismissal finally settled in. Kourin immediately got her backpack and put it over on her right shoulder. But before going out, she passed by the lockers.

She spun her combination and it opened. Kourin got her Algebra book and some of her research papers because it was due tomorrow. She closed it and went to the quadrangle.

Kourin read (pronounciation: red -due to being past tense) her Algebra book to help her pass time since she does not want to go home yet (because probably Suiko would call her for a photo shoot or a new record).

Being an idol is so tiring...

Kourin thought. She hates the flashes of the cameras if she wants to go to a public place. She hates the rumors that would spread if she did a simple mistake. She hates the word FAME.

Probably, most people would think that fame is a good thing. But for Kourin? It's a bad issue.

Her phone rang and she answered it.

"Suiko? Nandeska? (Suiko? What is it? = Nandeska?)" Kourin asked her as she glanced at the caller I.D.

"Kourin, it's Rekka. She wants to see you." Suiko said.

Kourin sighed in relief.

And for a second there, I thought that you would be telling me about a new record.

"Alright. I'm heading there." Kourin said then she put her back pack on her shoulder amd she got up, then started walking away.

But when she started walking away, somebody tapped her shoulder making her flip the person.

She heard a familliar voice groan.

"Sorry! Sorry, Aichi!" She immediately apologized.

"And for a girl you are too strong." Aichi said and Kourin helped him to get up.

"Jeez! I did not do that on purpose! Don't ever sneak aroud again!" Kourin said.

"....Fine. What would I do for you to forgive me." Kourin added.

Aichi leaned over to her ear and whispered. "Kiss Me."

Kourin blushed and stammered.

"Wha-What?"

"You heard me." Aichi smiled in mischief.

Kourin blushed harder. "F-Fine."

Aichi raised his hands in defeat. "Woah, Woah. I was just kidding. Don't tell me that you fell for it?"

"Well, you said and I asked for a confirmation." Kourin said in annoyance, then she huffed and rolled her eyes.

"I was just kidding, you know. Anyways, here. You left your unfinished project in the classroom. See ya!" He said and ran. Kourin stared at her project.

Why the hell am I blushing?!

She said as she felt her cheeks heaten up.