I7's dormitory

Riku's Room

Beep! Beep! Bee-
Click!

A crimson haired man woke up and blinking his eyes occasionally, he looked around his room which always felt strange to him.

I can't believe it's been 10 years since that incident, I also .... never told Tenn-nii about that.

Knock! Knock!

"Riku! Breakfast is ready!" Exclaimed Mitsuki.

"A-ah yes! I'll be coming down soon!" Exclaimed Riku.

Riku sighed and immediately got ready.

The dining room

"Ohayou gozaimasu" said Riku.

"Ohayou" said the others.

They all eat their breakfast without anyone speaking, why is the atmosphere like a kingdom like this ?? But this atmosphere when eating, has become a habit in dormitory I7.

After it finishes...

"You know what? I heard that we and TRG will collaborate on a reality show," said Yamato.

"Really? What kind of reality show?" Asked Riku in his usual tone.

Tring! Prak!

Everyone dropped their spoons at the same time, they didn't expect a brocon to be like this! Is Riku sick ??

"If I don't react like yesterday, that's natural. I'm just not having the energy right now" Riku answered as if answering their question.

"I-I see"

"Ekhem! I heard we will stay for 1 week in a house yard that has been abandoned for 10 years, many say that the house is haunted because they often hear piano sounds from inside, but the door of the house is locked" Yamato explained.

"Uhhhh that's scary! Anyway I don't want to come!" Shrieked Tamaki.

Riku just had an ordinary expression, because in his head there were lots of thoughts piling up. Riku looked at the clock in the dining room which showed 9 am.

"I'm finished. I'll go somewhere, go first if there's a meeting, just let me know for the location" said Riku with a small smile and took his black coat.

Riku put on his suit and walked towards the exit.

Cklek!

Everyone is still staring at the door.

"Do you guys realize if there is something strange about Riku?" Yamato asked.

"Yes, he wears a neat suit and hair" replied Nagi.

Everyone is wondering about Riku, but no one knows the answer and will wait for Riku to ask for an explanation.

At some place...

Riku kept 3 flowers of different types, then he closed his palms while closing his eyes.

He opened his eyes slowly and smiled.

"Hello Father, Mother, Aya-nee. How are you? I didn't think it has been 10 years since you left me, you know? I really miss you-"

He put all his weight on the 3 tombstones in front of him, from small to large ones.

Nanase Ayana
Died at 15 years old

Beloved sister

"Sister .... if only you were still alive, maybe you would be a great composer now"

Nanase Akio
Died at 42 years old

Beloved Father

"Father .... if only father were still alive, maybe you would be a great businessman now"

Nanase Itsuki
Died at 40 years old

Beloved Mother

"Mother .... if only you were still alive, surely you would provide a solution for all these burdens"

He said everything in a low voice, even his eyes were shedding heavy tears.

Ring! Ring!

Riku wiped his tears and took his cellphone, there was written Iori's name.

Nanase-san, where are you? We have a meeting at Yaotome Prod

Riku was silent and then his finger danced on the phone screen.

Yes I'll be there Iori, I'm not far from there

Riku put in his cell phone and looked back at the tombstone in front of him.

"I'll go first, I have a meeting now, I'll come back later," said Riku.

He got up and immediately left the burial area.

Yaotome Production

Riku entered the building feeling uncomfortable, because sometimes he was mistaken for one of their staff and someone even asked him for help.

But Riku didn't mind it, that person needed help so Riku had to help him.

Meeting room

Knock! Knock!

"Excuse me, sorry I'm late" said Riku.

The reality show staff blinked.

"Ano .... who are you?" Ask the chief of staff.

Riku also blinked his eyes.

"Nanase Rikuuuu" Riku replied.

The staffs were surprised, because he looked different from usual.

"Hahaha! Sorry Riku-kun, after all you look different than usual" said the staff leader.

Riku smiled, "it's okay, it's normal"

Riku sat next to Iori who was looking at him.

"Your nose is red Nanase-san, your eyes too" said Iori.

"Hm? Ah no, just that twinkle," said Riku.

Strange .... how could it make your nose red too? Except .... he cried Iori inside.

The meeting went on ...

"So we will shoot in an area of the house that has been abandoned for 10 years, it is said that the house used to be inhabited by a harmonious family, to the point that they were involved in a big accident and 3 people died and 1 was injured" explained the staff leader.

"Ah right, the accident. I've seen it on the news, I felt sorry for the injured victim, I think about how his life is now," said Gaku.

"And today is the day on which the accident happened, many people always save flowers on the road where the accident occurred" said one of the staff.

Riku raised his hand.

"If I may know, where the accident happened?" Asked Riku.

"On the main road in front of the Gomart minimarket"

DEG!

No wonder it feels familiar, it turns out that what it means .... thought Riku.

"Riku?"

Riku regained consciousness.

"Are you sick?" Asked Sogo.

Riku shook his head, "no, I'm fine Sogo-san"

Tenn who saw that could only be silent and felt strange towards Riku.

Riku .... is there something you are hiding? Inner Tenn.

---

Some time later, the meeting was over. Riku and the others walked out of Yaotome Prod, until he was knocked over by the strong wind.

"The wind is a little strong today" muttered Riku.

"Nanase-san! Are you feeling cold? Did you bring your jacket?" Iori asked.

Riku turned to Iori and smiled, "Don't worry Iori, I'm fine!"

Yes ... fine on the outside but not inside.

"Don't lie, Riku-kun. From the meeting, you've looked weird," said Sogo.

Riku gave Sogo a forced smile.

"I'm not lying, Sogo-san"

Riku always denied that he wasn't sick, he just didn't want to burden his friends.

"Minna! I beg you! I'm fine, really!" Said Riku.

Like it or not, they all have to believe what Riku said.

I'm sorry .... I had to lie this time, actually I feel bad if I keep a really big problem a secret, but what else can I do? I do not want....

Riku looked at his friends who were joking, and having fun.

He smiled at him, until he raised his head to look at the cloudy sky.

... you worry too much about me, and lose your cheerfulness because of me.

"Thank you for your concern, I really appreciate it" muttered Riku.

TBC

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Chapter 2: You

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