After about a few minutes of silence between Reiji and Eclipse, Reiji spoke up. He had about enough of the thoughts and questions swimming around in his head and he needed answers.

"How many times has Adryn been brought to the hospital over her brain tumor?" Reiji asked with his voice a little low so that none of the people around them could really hear their conversation. He was only now aware that they'd been loud earlier and hoped that no one would say anything about anything. Reiji hoped that Adryn's life wouldn't change too much due to their loud voices earlier.

"Hmm? Oh, uh, it's been a few times." Eclipse had been texted Nova and only registered that a question had been asked to her. "Ever since her symptoms started to get worse a few months ago, she's spent a lot of time at a hospital."

"When did you find out about her tumor?"

"Well, Adryn found out about half a year ago when she had a seizure for no apparent reason. You see, until then, we all thought that her behavioral changes were due to her being bipolar. We didn't really think anything was wrong with her, but when we found out, it was hard on all of us and made things a little more understandable. Even so, it was especially hard to think that my best friend was probably going to die sooner than we expected. Well, honestly, we all figured she'd end up doing something reckless like killing herself, but that would be on her terms and not due to something she had no control over. It's different."

"Why would you think Adryn would kill herself?" Reiji was shocked and saddened to hear that about his new friend.

"Adryn has had a lot of hard times and nothing seemed to keep her will to live going. To be honest, you guys coming to live with us was something that finally gave Adryn a bit more life."

"Every interview I've seen of her, Adryn was happy... or at least content with life... Then again, I couldn't even see the signs in my own best friend."

"What do you mean by that, Reiji?" Eclipse was confused so she turned to look at the man but he just shook his head at her.

"Now isn't the time to be talking about my problems."

"You know, you're a lot different than I expected you to be. I'm glad that you're a normal person with darkness inside of you after all."

"Thank you? But um, what kind of person did you think I was?"

"I first thought you were a bright and goofy guy, but I figured that you had some type of problems even though you never showed them to anyone. I just don't know what those problems are."

"Hmm... If that's what you think, then I can't help but wonder what Adryn thinks of me..." Reiji wondered out loud mostly to himself.

"I can tell you exactly what she thinks of you. If you want."

"Sure."

"Adryn loves you. Your music drew her in, like a lot of females, but when she began to watch your interviews and other things that you're featured in that showed your personality, she fell for you deeper and deeper." While Reiji was shocked into silence, Eclipse continued talking. "You know, if it wasn't for you, Adryn probably wouldn't have become an idol. She always had it in her head that if she worked hard enough, then maybe she'd get to meet you and maybe work with you on a song or a show. So, you guys coming to live with us was really a dream come true for her. She got to get to know you and is getting to write a song with you." Eclipse turned to Reiji and smiled at him. "Adryn always wanted to befriend you but due to her mental illness and then physical illness. She thought there would be no point in it. She figured she'd just die and leave you behind or that she'd drive you away with her personality and health issues."

"Oh wow..." Reiji was actually at a loss for words. He wasn't sure how he felt to hear that from Eclipse, but he knew that he had a small fuzzy feeling inside that he couldn't explain. After fully processing everything Eclipse said, he had a thought he needed to get out. "I can't say what I would have done if I'd heard about her health issues in another way, but I know that I'm the type of person that would be there for someone, no matter what as long as they are important to me."

"That makes sense."

"I do have to admit, hearing about her bipolar disorder was a shock, but I don't think any less of her now. It just made me worried for her."

"You shouldn't tell Adryn if she survives, that you're worried for her. She hates when people worry about her or are just by her side because they feel like they have to due to her mental or physical health." To Eclipse's comment, Reiji opened his mouth to respond but was interrupted by the doctor walking into the waiting room. As soon as Eclipse saw him, she stood up, causing Reiji to follow suit. When the doctor saw them, he motioned for them to follow him, so they did. They were led to just outside of the waiting room.

"I am Dr. Tanaka, Adryn's doctor. Are either of you related to her?" The man, Dr. Tanaka questioned Reiji and Eclipse.

"No, but I am her best friend and have known her since we were children. I am the closest thing to family you're going to get. You have to tell me what is going on with her." Eclipse spoke up with a little harshness in her voice. Dr. Tanaka looked at Reiji, but Eclipse butted in before anyone else could speak. "He's with me. So please, tell us what's going on with Adryn."

"... Alright, very well." The doctor then paused and sighed to himself. He really didn't seem to want to give them any information. "Adryn definitely had a seizure, even so, she's alright for the most part. It wasn't life-threatening."

"How long will it take for her to recover?" Eclipse asked simply.

"It depends on Adryn. She will have some side effects of the seizure for a little bit."

"Like what?"

"Confusion, memory loss, and some difficulty writing and talking. She may also feel depressed, anxious, and other negative feelings."

"Well, she's bipolar and usually always feels some type of depression and anxiety so that's not anything new." As Eclipse was talking, a nurse approached and whispered something to the doctor and then left just as quickly as she'd come.

"She's awake. She can only have one visitor and is apparently asking for you." Dr. Tanaka informed Eclipse.

"Is it alright if I go to Adryn?" Eclipse asked Reiji as she turned to him.

"Of course. I'll just call Ai-Ai and give him an update." Reiji responded right away.

"Well, actually... Can you wait? I want Adryn to be able to tell them herself. You can tell them all that Adryn's alive and alright though. Nova is probably freaking out as we speak."

"Alright, no problem. Tell Adryn I'm glad she's alright." With that, Reiji watched as Eclipse nodded her head and followed along behind the doctor as he led her to Adryn.

As soon as they were at the door, Eclipse entered Adryn's room. Adryn was sitting upright in her bed looking out the window a little way away from her. Eclipse watched her for a moment before speaking up.

"How are you feeling?" Eclipse asked simply, Adryn just slowly turned her head to look at her. Adryn had a pained look on her face.

"I...Um...I don't... not good..." Adryn was clearly struggling to find the right words and convey them to her best friend. "But... better..." Adryn sighed and closed her eyes for a moment to collect herself. "Doctor told me I should be careful and get help."

"Get help for what? The tumor?"

"Yes... I told him... no."

"You can't keep suffering like this, Adryn. The fans are going to find out eventually."

"I should... just quit then." To Adryn's words, Eclipse walked over to her friend and flicked her nose.

"No." Eclipse then smiled softly at Adryn as she looked up confused at Eclipse. "You love being an idol and having fans. You love making music and whatnot. You can't quit. Besides, you've finally gotten close with Reiji and have the chance at being his friend... or more." Adryn instantly blushed and looked away.

"That... would never happen. He doesn't... deserve to be with a mess... like me."

"You know, I wish you would see that you are more than worthy of someone like Reiji. I know that it's your mental illness talking down to yourself, but still."

"Hey... How did we get here?"

"Reiji drove us. He says he's glad you're alright, by the way."

"Drama... How much did I cause?"

"A lot. Everyone was and is worried about you back at the mansion." To Eclipse's words, Adryn closed her eyes and sighed.

"How much do they know?"

"Unless Nova said something she shouldn't have said, they don't know much of anything."

"And Reiji? How much does he know?" Adryn opened her eyes again when she realized Eclipse wasn't going to respond to her. She then witnessed Eclipse just shrug. "Where is he?"

"He is still out in the waiting room," Eclipse responded simply, but when Adryn said nothing to that, she smirked at her friend. "Why? Do you want to see him now?"

"God no." Adryn gasped out as she began to place her hands on her face and body as if checking to see if everything was there. "I... probably look terrible. Besides... it's hard enough to talk with you... I can't... figure out what to say if it'd be to him."

"Why not?"

"Everything is fuzzy. Speaking with you... is hard enough."

"Should I leave and let you rest? I want to talk to the doctor again anyway."

"Alright... sounds good."

"I'll see you later. Make sure to keep getting better." With that, Eclipse walked out of the room and hunted down the doctor. Soon enough, she found Dr. Tanaka and confronted him.

"Ah, hello again. I assume you have questions for me?" Dr. Tanaka spoke up when he saw Eclipse coming over to him.

"Yes, I have some questions. What is the next course of action for Adryn's recovery?"

"She needs to stay overnight for observation. So, you can go home and if you give us your phone number, we'll call you in the morning when she can be released."

"Alright." Eclipse was handed a clipboard and she wrote her number down instantly. "Um, this is a little weird, but can I ask you to do a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Can you and your staff make sure to not make any comments on Adryn or her health to anyone, like fans that might show up or the press."

"Of course. I already figured you were going to ask this, as one of my nurses already has recognized you three."

"Thank you." With that, Eclipse bid farewell to the doctor and headed back to Reiji. As soon as the man watched Eclipse walk back into the waiting room, he stood up.

"How is she?" Reiji asked instantly once Eclipse was in front of him.

"She's talking a little slowly but I think rest will help that. Otherwise, she's fine. She had to stay here for the night so we can go home." To Eclipse's words, Reiji sighed a sigh of relief. "Let's head home. I think we all need some rest."

"Alright." With that, Reiji and Eclipse head to his car. They hurry back to the mansion in silence. As soon as they fully pulled up in the driveway, they watched as Nova ran out of the house and ran to them. Eclipse hardly made it out of the car before Nova was attacking her with questions.

"How is Adryn? Where is Adryn? Is she alright? She's not dead, is she?!" Nova was clearly still panicking but at least she wasn't crying anymore.

"Adryn is staying the night at the hospital. She's mostly alright." Eclipse explained to her terrified sister. Before Eclipse could say anything else, Ai, Ranmaru, and Camus made their way out of the mansion and walked to the two girls and Reiji.

"So, she's alright," Ai commented simply.

"Yeah, and she'll explain everything when she gets home tomorrow. It isn't my place to explain everything that happened and the reasons it happened." Eclipse explained to the group.

"You're right, that's why I never said anything no matter how many times they asked me what was going on," Nova stated proudly to which her sister patted her head as a response.

"Let's head inside." The group headed back inside and all just stood there, confused about what to do now.

"Uh, what should we do now?"

"We should go back to writing our songs. Reiji, you can join Ai. I need to go clean up Adryn's music room." Eclipse explained to the group.

"Alright," Reiji responded and then he and Ai went off. Ai led Reiji to the living room where he'd been with Eclipse. Once there and seated on a couch, Ai spoke up.

"Are you alright? You aren't being your normal self." Ai pointed out simply as he looked to Reiji. That seemed to slap Reiji across the face because he visibly jumped and instantly forced a smile.

"Awe, Ai-Ai are you worried about me? How sweet!" Reiji responded with a forced smile and forced giddiness in his voice.

"You can stop faking it."

"Ran-Ran?" Reiji turned to look at the doorway to see Ranmaru and Camus standing there.

"We can tell that something is eating away at you." Ranmaru simply stated.

"You need to trust us and tell us what is wrong with you, not that there isn't always something wrong with you," Camus spoke up next to Reiji. Reiji couldn't help but let the smile fall from his face, only for it to return, a real smile though.

"Thank you guys for being here for me," Reiji responded, finally sounding normal. "It's just been a stressful day, but something is bothering me. I just... don't know what it is yet." Reiji then seemed to realize his whole group was there, without their women partners. "Where are Nova and Shiori?"

"We asked them to go help Eclipse so we could have a QUARTET NIGHT meeting in private." Camus simply told the brown-haired man.

"Awe, thanks for coming here to cheer me up!" Reiji was sounding normal this time with a normal smile on his face.

"Silence, you fool. We are not here to 'cheer you up'. We're here to tell you to get over it and focus on working." Camus' words were harsh, but Reiji didn't feel the usual bite behind them. So, Reiji just laughed to himself.

"Thank you all anyway. It's nice that we're all here for each other." This time, no one rebuked Reiji's comment. Instead, Ranmaru and Camus sat down on a different couch. They began to chat with each other about their songs and how they were going to proceed going forward.

Meanwhile, Adryn was still in her hospital bed dwelling on things. She was again looking out her window as she thought. 'I know that I need to get help like Nova and Eclipse keep telling me... but I don't want to get cut up, but I'm going to die otherwise, aren't I?'

"I wonder though... maybe it's best if I die... I don't want to be a burden anymore..." Adryn then closed her eyes and all she saw was Eclipse, Nova, and even Reiji in her mind's darkness. Seeing Reiji was a shock but a reminder that they still had a song that they needed to write together. "Wow... I am not a good person... am I?" Adryn was disappointed with herself for seeing Reiji and having him give her a reminder to live, rather than her friends. She knew she should be thinking about her best friends rather than a man, but she couldn't help it. "I should... just sleep..."

With that, Adryn laid down and rolled to her side since she couldn't lay on her stomach at that moment due to it feeling all weird. She just wanted to sleep and not think about the day anymore. She just wanted things to be normal for her, even though she knew that things would never be normal again.