Today I, RJ M.K. brings to a song that I kept SPECIALLY for this chapter!!Gravity by one of my favorite artistes-Bump of Chicken!!This song is from the movie 'Love me, Love me Not'. Enjoy!

21st of July

(In the training room)

Shirayuki (Narrative)- After we lost to Infinity, we did not talk or even had the courage to face one another.... We just entered our rooms and cried ourselves to sleep. But the next day was better. For me and for the other girls...except Haruko. She was the most affected by the defeat and it seems she blames herself for that.... But none of us actually believe that. We are a group. We have to celebrate our wins together and get over our defeats together... But Haruko...

Dian- Haruko.... It's okay! We don't blame you at all.

Shirayuki- Yes, so please cheer up. I can't stand this Haruko who just sits there and doesn't talk.

Serena- Hey! Haruko! Please help me with this step. I can't seem to get it.

Writer - There was no reply.... Trying to get her to reply was just like asking the silent valleys for an answer for its quietness.

Hayoon- Haruko. We-

(Haruko stands up)

Haruko (Smiles)- Hey guys. I am not sad. I just need some time to myself..... So if you'll excuse me, I would like to go out. Please tell Ms. Woods that I won't be attending practice today.

(Briskly walks away)

Serena- Haruko!(Tries to go after her)

Dian- No. Let her be alone for some time. She might feel better....

Hayoon- She will, won't she?

(Exiting the lift of R.K. Music labels building)

Hiroshi- Hey! Haruko! I am soo sorry you guys lost. All of you performed really well though and have improved a lot since day!

Haruko- Thank you Hiroshi-senpai.(Smiles)

Hiroshi- I am glad you are okay. You are one brave girl. Everything will be fine, alright?

Haruko- Yeah.. I am really sorry, but I got to go to some place in a hurry. See you later! And thanks for worrying about me!

Hiroshi- Bye...

Writer- Whenever a person is sad, she/he goes to their favorite place and so does Haruko. Living in Tokyo since a young age, she has a wonderful place of whose existence only she knows. A secret place where she can be just to herself and cry... 'Cry only here' she says to herself many times, 'No one must see that even this girl has a weak side'.

 (Haruko's Favorite place)

Haruko- All because of me..

Unknown- Haruko? Is that you?

Haruko- Kaito?(Wipes the few tears that had started to appear on her face). What are you doing here?

Kaito- Well, I should be the one asking you that. This is my favorite place to come to whenever I need some alone time. I always calm down and get refreshed whenever I come here.

Haruko- Oh really? Same with me. I have been coming here since I was a child. The breeze is always soo good and it's always silent here as compared to the noises of the city.

Kaito- I agree.

Writer- They stare at the beautiful sun for sometime.(I know what your brains are weaving right now)

Kaito- Haruko, don't lie. You were crying before I came, weren't you?

Haruko- Huh? Why would you think that? I was just here because I missed this place a lot. It's been a long time since I came here. Because of training-

Kaito- Stop lying! It's no use lying to me Haruko. I know you are sad... I can see it from your face...

Haruko(Sigh) - Guess I will have to tell the truth. Yeah, you are right.. I was here to cry . After all, it's my fault we lost.. If I hadn't been overconfident about performing twice, my performance would have been a lot better in the 2nd Round. The other girls poured their heart out into the performance while I....

Kaito- Baka! (Translation: Stupid/Foolish in Japanese)

Haruko- Huh?

Kaito- Tell me, did the other girls blame you? Did any one of them say your performance was the reason the group lost?

Haruko- No..

Kaito- Then what are you worrying about? I know what it feels like to not be able to do your best and end up losing. Even I have been in that phase. It's okay to feel sad but you should try relying on your friends. They care about you and love you. It's okay to show your weak side as it is impossible to always have a strong front. We are humans, and sadness is one of those we will experience. Losing is not up to us. But what we do after that loss, is. Either getting out of that sad zone and emerging stronger or staying in that zone, keeping to ourselves and in the process hurting ourselves mentally. A person's life changes because of these choices.

Haruko- Thank you Kaito, for comforting me.... Maybe I am a Baka.(Short Laugh)

Kaito- You know, you can cry now... Don't keep it to yourself. My mom, she tolerated all of my father's beating and kept it to herself and always used to smile just so that I wouldn't worry about her. It killed her inside..... I am glad she is away from that man now.... She is still not okay... I know the situation is different but keeping something to yourself and not letting it out, will hurt more. So, it's okay. I promise not to look or tell anybody. Don't worry.

Haruko (Cries)- Thank you-Kaito and I am-sorry-for you mother..(Speaking between sobs)

Kaito- Its okay... (Puts a cap on her head) (So as to hide her face, you know)

Kaito (Thinking)- Why did I tell her about my mother... I have never told anyone... I wonder...Why.. (Smiles to himself)

Writer- She cried a bit. I don't know why I am having a few tears in my eyes. This was emotional (Sniff). Now, I miss Koro sensei(Assassination Classroom) even more!!!(I made the mistake of watching second last episode before typing)  

#EmotionalWriter 

(Back in the training room)

(Haruko enters)

Hayoon- Haruko!!

Serena- What took you soo long? We were worried.

Haruko (Giggles)- I am okay girls..

Dian- Seeing from your eyes, let it all out from your heart?

Haruko- Yes... Someone helped me a lot (Smiles to herself). He made me realize that I should just let it out and never keep it inside me. Also, I am sorry I made you worry. I should have relied on you all along.. Guess I wanted to keep a strong front.

Shirayuki- It's okay! Don't say sorry. We are glad you are feeling better now! Time for a group hug?

Dian- By the way, who is that guy?(Laughs)

Serena- He seems special. Is he handsome!? (In a 'I want to know at all costs' vibe)

Haruko- My lips are sealed (Laughs)

Ms. June- Girls I am glad you figured it out. Let's go see Ms. Rose now.

(In Rose Yuki's office)

Haruko- Ms. Yuki. We are really sorry. Even after knowing that our company has never lost in that competition, we didn't win... We are really sorry we brought shame to the company-

Ms. Yuki- Did you girls think that I was going to lecture you and so came prepared for an earful?

Serena- Well.. A person has to be prepared at any time!

Ms. Yuki- Of course I am not going to. I am sad you lost, but I think you performed a lot better than the first time you came to this company. Defeat is the greatest teacher and seeing you all together here with that sparkle in your eyes, I am happy. Even though you lost, you got a good experience and now your group is even closer. So, don't worry.

Haruko- Thank you Ms. Yuki! We promise to do our best in the future!

Ms. Yuki- For that, you have to prepare from now on itself. Go now and do your training. Don't waste a single second.

Haruko- Yes Ms. Yuki.

Girls- GO IDYLLIC!!

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Go Idyllic indeed!! 

Next Chapter- 28th of October!