Ever since Misora's brother came for a visit and voiced out his declaration, Syo went back to his silent self that made the others worried again. Everyone tried to come up on how to cheer the blond up even just a little bit. Otoya tried inviting Syo for a small game of soccer but the other declined him a few times that made the redhead let his ears down in disappointment. Cecil invited Syo to play some music but Syo wasn't in the mood for it though he appreciated the offer he gave and said maybe they'll do it another time. Masato gave Syo some words of encouragement but the blond didn't get one of them at all though Ren was there to translate it for him. Natsuki tried his best into cheering his best friend up with all his might but Syo gave him a small smile then it turned back into a sad frown. Kaoru left Natsuki to cheer him up for him since he had to go and go back to his studies. Tokiya gave Syo some time to think for a while and then he'll talk to him about the matter which Syo thanked him for it. Ren also tried cheering him up by teasing him a bit but then told him to hang in there before departing.

Not only the STARISH were worried for him but also their seniors, Quartet Night. Reiji offered Syo his bentos to cheer him up and made him laugh at his jokes. The blond did managed to laugh a bit but it was only a chuckle. Ranmaru and Camus were the same as Tokiya. They let the blond have some time to think before he can have the motivation to talk about it. Everyone expected Ai to be the same as the other two but the bluenette did something else.

"Syo, what's your next schedule?" Ai asked him as he turned around from his computer to face him.

"Dance practice and vocal enhancements." Syo replied while lying on the couch with his fedora covering his face. Ai stood up and made his way towards his junior as he stared down at his form. Feeling that he was being looked down on, Syo lifted his hat from his face as he looked at his superior. He blinked at him and rose an eyebrow. "What?"

Without much time to react, Ai sat on the blond with his usual impassive expression. Syo yelped at the weight on him as he started complaining at his senior.

"AI! GET OFF ME!! YOU'RE HEAVY!!" Syo yelled at him as he was trying to push the bluenette off him. Ai ignored him and continued sitting on him while he crossed his arms. After several minutes of trying to push him off, Syo gave up and let the other sit on him like a pillow. Ai glanced down at Syo while the other looked at him with an annoyed face.

"Midget."

Syo snorted.

"Strict android." Ai smiled at him before standing up as Syo sat up while he stretched his arms up in the air. Syo looked at him before smiling as well.

"You don't have to do your schedule for today, Syo. I'll reschedule your work when you're back up." Ai said in his deadpan look before going back to his desktop. The blond stared at him before laughing a bit as he stood up. "And try not to make the others worried. It's making them skip their schedules."

Syo blinked at him before grinning as he stood up. "I won't. Thanks, Ai. I think... I'll be alright now." He said before walking out of the room to talk to the others. Ai turned away from his computer as he looked at the close door before smiling.

"You really are a troublesome junior."

=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=

Syo arrived at the living room with almost everyone in the room itself. They were chatting before he came in. They looked at him when he went in and stayed silent. Syo fidgeted at the stares he was being given as he took a deep breath.

"I'M SORRY!!" He yelled out as he bowed to them. The other blinked at him but waited for him to continue what he was saying. "I'M SORRY FOR MAKING YOU GUYS WORRIED!"

Syo stood up straight and smiled at them. "I'll be alright now. Thanks for worrying about me, guys..."

Everyone smiled at him before going to his side. They ruffled his hair, patted his back, and even hugged him. Syo would complain at the gestures but nonetheless, he was thankful for the comfort they gave.

"Now then..." Ren started that made everyone stop and look at him. ".. Why don't we help Ochibi-chan with his problem now?"

Syo stared at him as he blinked while the others were all ears on him, agreeing to help their smallest member with his problem. The blond was reluctant on what the womanizer was going to say though but he eventually hear him out in the end.

Ren rubbed his hand together as he smirked. "Alright. This is what we're going to do."

Syo regretted listening to him after.

=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=

Misora was outside of the Master course, taking a scroll around the place. She was looking at her phone with her brother's contact on the screen. She took a deep breath as she dialed the number. Pressing the speaker on her ear, she waited for him to answer it. After a few seconds, Seiji picked up.

"Hello?"

"Seiji?"

A sigh came escaped his lips through the microphone. "What is it this time, Misora?"

"Seiji, I want to talk about--"

"If this is about you trying to change my mind on letting you stay there, then don't." He cut her off and continued. "I'm not going to say it again, Mi--"

"JUST HERE ME OUT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD."

"..."

Misora blinked as she covered her mouth. It was her first time talking back to her brother but she stood up straight. "Just here me out, Seiji."

"... Fine."

"I'll make a deal with you. If I can prove to you that I'm in good hands, you'll let me stay here with the others along with Tsu-nii."

"I doubt that will happen though." Seiji commented as the raven head felt that her brother rolling his eyes at the statement. Misora ignored his comment and continued.

"If I don't..."

"You'll leave and the engagement is off and you will never go back there ever again. Is that the deal?"

Misora stayed silent as she closed her eyes and nodded. "Yes."

"Alright. You've got a week to prove it to me. The same day you will be leaving the Master Course. Until then, I'll be waiting. I'll see you soon, Imouto-chan."

Beep... Beep... Beep...

Misora looked at her phone before slipping it back in her pocket and going back inside. Tsubasa was waiting for her at the front door while leaning against the wall with his hands in his pockets.

"You've talk to him?" He asked as he tilted his head. Misora nodded at him before Tsubasa smiled at her as he nodded too. "Good luck. Sora-chin."

"I will. I'm not allowing him to control my decisions and my life anymore." She said before stepping in with Tsubasa following behind. 

=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=

STARISH saw Misora and Tsubasa going back inside at their hiding place as they looked at Syo, who was nervous wreck. His form was shaking as his head was spinning a bit. Ren rolled his eyes at his nervousness and pushed him out of their hiding place, catching the blond off guard. He was about to yell at him but he noticed Misora was looking him questioningly.

"Syo?"

"O-O-Oh, hey... M-Misora..." He mentally slapped himself for stuttering as he looked away. Misora blinked at him before remembering something.

"Oh yeah. I'm sorry for my brother's behavior yesterday, Syo." She said as she bowed at him. Syo waved his hand off as he grabbed her shoulders and lifted her up.

"It's fine." He said as he smiled at her softly. "I'll show your brother that you're in good hands and that you can really stay here. I'll protect, you no matter what."

Misora blushed at him while Syo blinked at her sudden flush. It took him a while to process what he just said as he let go of her shoulders and backed up, apologizing. Syo blushed and looked away. "A-Anyways... We're going to have a break at a private resort... So I was wondering... If you can... Uh... Y-You know... I-I-IT'S FINE IF Y-YOU DON'T WANT TO...!"

The raven head laughed at him and smiled. "Of course, I'll go. Going to a resort sounds like fun! I'm in!"

"R-REALLY?" Syo looked at her with disbelief before blushing again as he cleared his throat and looked away once more. "O-Okay.. Cool. We'll be leaving tomorrow. I can't wait for it." He replied, trying to act as cool as he can be in front of her. Misora giggled at his antics before Tsubasa moved her to the side.

"Hey. I'm still here, you know!"

Syo looked at him boredly. "Oh right. I forgot about you."

"Why you little--"

"You can come to if you want." Syo said as he looked at him then he looked at Misora. "See ya at 7 o' clock in the morning tomorrow!" He dashed off before looking back at her with a grin as he disappeared when he turned to the other direction. Misora smiled at him. Tsubasa looked at his sister before blinking. "Am I imagining things or is it..." He shook his head at the thought. "Nah... It can't be... Or is it?" Tsubasa looked at his sister's smile with his thoughts spinning in his mind. Misora noticed his stare and blinked.

"What?"

"Nothing. Come on! Let's go get ready!"

=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=

When Syo turned to the other direction, he was pulled back by Ren. He smirked at the blond's flushed face as he whistled. The others were looking at him with amusement.

"Nice going, Ochibi-chan~"

"That was cute, Syo-chan!"

"OH, SHUT UP!"

"So, what's next?" Otoya asked excitedly. "Is it the beach? Is it? Is it?"

Ren chuckled at him and nodded. Otoya cheered and jumped gleefully as he high-fived at Natsuki and Cecil. Syo sighed as he ran his fingers through his hair. Tokiya shook his head at them while Masato watched them.

"Time for phase 2." Ren said as his smirk grew wider while Syo glared at him. Ren winked at him as he placed his hand on top of his head. The blond smacked his hand away as he made an annoyed face that made the other laugh.

"I regret listening to you..."

"You'll thank me later~"

"Whatever."

=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=/=

That's it for this chapter! Man, that was long. I'm sorry that I just updated now... My exams just ended and I had enough time to type this out but I still have a lot of work to do... So I might update slow for the next few weeks. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. QAQ

But, I hope you enjoyed today's chapter! I'll get part 2 ready as soon as I can!

Until then, I'll see you on the next one~ Bye bye~ O 7 O)/

PS: To be honest, the Ai and Syo scene made me smile since it was really touching and cute! ^w^