Toho University Campus - 11:25am

Y/N POV

Earlier this morning I received a text from Marika, to meet at the campus to have lunch with Merm4id. So I changed my clothes, and made my way to the university. As I entered the strangely empty university, I saw Rika, and Marika sitting at a table together.

Marika: Hello Y/N, it's good to see you again.

Y/N: It's very nice to see you too. What's wrong Rika? You look sad.

Rika: I thought you, and I wouldn't talk anymore after...you know.

Y/N: We're still friends Rika, and I wouldn't stop stop talking to you after they caught us in the act.

Rika: Phew, I thought worse. You know I wouldn't mind doing it again.

Y/N: I mean if that's what you want, I will be more than happy to-

Marika: Uhh, how about we do the thing, Y/N came here for.

Rika: Right! Follow us Y/N, we're going to the campus restaurant.

Y/N: Wow you actually have one of those.

Marika: The food there has Marika's approval.

Campus Cafe - 11:30am

The three of us enter a rather casual looking restaurant, and like the university it was pretty empty, with only Dahlia, and Saori sitting at a round booth.

Dahlia: Hello Y/N, great to see a friendly face.

Y/N: Likewise, good to see you Dahlia.

Saori: Hey L/N-san, long time no see.

Y/N: You just call me Y/N, we're all friends here.

Saori: Oh? Sure, that's easier.

Y/N: The menu has a wide selection, even some foreign dishes.

Dahlia: They serve really good pizza here, we should all try it.

Marika: Now then lets order, what are all of you getting?

Rika: Prime Ribs! These look so good.

Saori: The Ramen Set. I'll go with that.

Dahlia: I'll take the Spinach Salad with Chicken.

Marika: Marika is gonna order the Pancakes.

Rika: What about you Y/N?

Y/N: I think get the a simple Beef Bowl.

Marika: Huh? That's it? Are you sure?

Y/N: I'm that hungry to eat a whole meal. We'll also try the house pizza.

Waitress: Alright, thank you. Your food should come out in 10 minutes.

A few minutes later

Dahlia: Ah, all of the food is. Thank you so much.

Waitress: Please enjoy!

Rika: Oooo this is sooo delicious!

Marika: Sooo good.

Saori: Look at them, every time they come here.

Y/N: If their like that, the food must be that good. 

Dahlia: Yes, the food and prices here are really good.

Y/N: Pizza is actually one best I've ever eaten.

Rika: I know right? Pizza in Japan isn't usually very good.

Y/N: So how's Merm4id doing?

Saori: We've been doing really good, we actually got a few sponsorships.

Dahlia: That's right, we have our own website, and video channel.

Y/N: Heh, Good for you! I'm so proud.

Rika: This was only possible with your help, you help us grown even more with the collaboration you, and Saori did a while back.

Y/N: Well I'm just sharing my knowledge, nothing special.

Saori: We should do another song soon, I'd love to work with you again.

Y/N: That sounds good. Let me know whenever you start composing.

Another few minutes later

Marika: That was so delicious.

Rika: I love this place.

Y/N: Here, let me pick up the bill on this one.

Dahlia: We can't let you do that, its our invitation.

Saori: Let us cover the cost.

Y/N: It's fine, a gentleman should pay anyway right?

Saori: I guess?

Waitress: That will be ¥7,500 sir.

Y/N: Here you go. *hands over cash*

Waitress: Thank you very much, come again.

Outside the restaurant - 12:30pm

Marika: Paying shouldn't be a problem, seeing as you make a lot being Saki-chan's manager.

Y/N: Yeah...about that.

Dahlia: Did something happen?

Y/N: Umm, I got....fired.

Saori: Ehhh? What happened?!

Y/N: Long story short, I couldn't get Photon Maiden to The Sunset Stage, and so I had a heated argument with the Producer, then it lead to me being fired.

Rika: That's horrible, why didn't she give you another chance?

Y/N: I don't know, but turns out I wasn't a popular person at the agency according to fellow staff. Some of them even wishing for my failure.

Dahlia: How dare they treat you like that! I wanna give them a piece of my mind.

Y/N: Thats okay Dahlia, it was my fault that a things turn out the way they did.

Dahlia: But still...

Rika: Do you still have a job? If not, you can be with us. Right girls?

Saori: Yeah! We'll split the show money!

Y/N: A generous offer, but I'll be okay for now.

Marika: What will you do?

Y/N: I still work as a councillor for a group of four girls at Arisugawa Academy.

Marika: Oh, at least your not out of a job.

Y/N: Yeah, I need to count my blessings.

Saori: By the way, is one of you students name is Miyu Sakurada?

Y/N: Uhh yeah?

Saori: It just so happens, I'm her privet tutor.

Y/N: Is that so? Well if I see her again, I'll tell her you said hi.

Saori: Yes, please do.

Y/N: Anyways, feel free to drop by my place and have a chat, here the address, it's not far from her.

Saori: We'll take you up on your offer. Maybe you, and Rika can have round two. *Smirk*

Y/N: Very funny, I'll see you girls around.

Marika: Bye Y/N!

Dahlia: We'll see you around.

Rika: Don't miss us too much!

After departing with Merm4id, I decided to walk around a bit more around campus, maybe I'll grab a coffee from a cafe. While walking beside the library, I heard someone call my name.

???: Y/N...

Y/N: Oh, hello Tsubaki.

Tsubaki: It's good to see you.

Y/N: It's it? Cause last time you were pretty upset with me.

Tsubaki: I've calmed down since then, you on the hand, look like a defeated person.

Y/N: You know me too well. Your right, my life isn't exactly on high point as of late.

Tsubaki: Explain.

Y/N: Long story short, I couldn't get Photon Maiden to a important competition, had some choice words for my boss that led to an argument, and got fired.

Tsubaki: I'm sorry you lost your job, however that isn't your only problem is it?

Y/N: *sigh* I lost some friends due to a misunderstanding.

Tsubaki: Do you mean the girls from Happy Around?

Y/N: How did you know?

Tsubaki: Nagisa told me that her cousin saw the whole thing go down.

Y/N: Shinobu couldn't keep this to herself?

Tsubaki: Hey, follow me I know a way to make you feel better.

Hiiro's Dorm - 1:30pm

After walking a few minutes towards the campus housing, we approached a modern looking house.
Tsubaki rang the doorbell, and on the other side of the door was Hiiro.

Hiiro: Hello Tsubaki, and Y/N too. Come in, make yourself at home.

Y/N: Thank you for having us.

Entering inside, I saw Nagisa sitting inside the living room watching tv.

Y/N: Hello Nagisa, you live here with Hiiro?

Nagisa: Well, Umm not exactly.

Hiiro: Nagisa, usually runs away from home, but always come here.

Y/N: Uh huh....

Hiiro: How about we have a meal? Tsubaki can you help me cook?

Tsubaki: Sure, I'll try my best.

Hiiro: You by cutting the vegetables.

As soon as Hiiro, and Tsubaki started cooking. Nagisa, and I made some conversation with each other.

Nagisa: How's school?

Y/N: You know, it's alright, nothing spectacular.

Nagisa: How's my cousin?

Y/N: Well, me and her aren't on good terms. I'm pretty sure she told you about a falling out.

Nagisa: Yeah, how do you feel about that? Aren't you sad about losing friends?

Y/N: Of course I am, them abandoning me....I hate being alone.

Nagisa: You and Tsubaki have something in common.

Y/N: At least I have a select few who remained faithful.

Nagisa: At least your entirely alone, you have Rondo!

Hiiro: Alright you two the food is ready!

Y/N: Wow! This all looks so good!

Hiiro: Tsubaki was really excited to see you eat food she made.

Tsubaki: N-no I don't, I just wanted Y/N to feel better!

Nagisa: This Hamburger Steak is soooo good!

Y/N: The stew is delicious, can I have the recipe.

Hiiro: Sure! I'll send it to you later.

After enjoying a meal of Hamburger Steak, and Hiiro's Special Stew. The two cook decided to make one more thing before I go.

Hiiro: Tsubaki let's make chocolates for Y/N. You said he was feeling down right?

Tsubaki: Alright let's do it.

Hiiro: You really like Y/N don't you?

Tsubaki: He's a special person to me. I respect a person whom can still go on, even if fate is against him.

Hiiro: He's a strong boy, I can see that.

Tsubaki: However can be a bit impulsive at times.

Hiiro: We all have our flaws don't we?

Tsubaki: I guess we do. I think the chocolate is ready to form.

one hour later - 3:00pm

Y/N: I think it's time for me to head home, thank you for the meal.

Tsubaki: Wait! Here take this, I know your going through a lot.

Y/N: Thank you, I really appreciate the thought.

Tsubaki: If your ever need people to lean on, Rondo is here for you.

Y/N: That's great to hear, I'll see you around        Tsu-chan. Don't be stranger.

Tsubaki: Good bye Y/N.

While walking home, I saw a commercial on bill board for a girl band called Poppin'Party. It's leader's energetic preform reminded me of Rinku, how she always had a positive attitude to wherever she did.

Y/N: How could I ever win their trust back?

*Phone vibrates*

Y/N: Hello?

Mom: Hey son, you have a class to teach tomorrow at Arisugawa.

Y/N: Oh right, okay I'll be there.

Mom: Thank you! Do your best, love you.

Y/N: Yes ma'am.

Y/N's Thoughts

It seems I get to see Lyrical Lily again. Last time I had to participate in a horror movie night, and ended up on the end of Kurumi's pranks. But this time around, I'll be at the front of the class teaching.

Authors Notes:

Thank you to all of those who really enjoy my book. Comment your thoughts on the situations Y/N is in, I really want to know what you all think.

As always thank you for reading.