181 One day will you tell me why? (1/2)

A treasure? He is talking about her, right? Why does this person care for her so much? Is she missing something? Back when they met, she was just a random fan. How come he seems to care so much for her? Did that night mean so much for him?

Sumire raised her head and cupped his cheeks. She wanted to search for her answers in his eyes. But unfortunately, she couldn't find anything.

”Yuhi-san, one day, will you tell me why?”

”Why?” He repeated.

”Why me.” Sumire trailed off. ”I feel like there is something wrong. I'm happy with you, but you know too much about me.”

”That's because I openly stalk you.”

”No.” Sumire shook her head.

Something, she is missing something. Perhaps Yuhi knew her from before? She doesn't have any memories of a particular age. If Yuhi knew her from back then, his behavior is normal. But would that mean all of this is due to his obligation towards her? She wouldn't like that at all.

It is too soon to jump to conclusions.

”What's wrong?” Yuhi asked, concerned. ”Do you feel sick again?”

”Nothing.”

Yuhi bent down and kissed her again. ”Don't worry about Touko. I will make sure she doesn't bother you.”

'That's not what I'm worried about.' Some jealous woman is the least of her concerns now.

..

StarRise Stadium - An hour later -

The reason why her phone was ringing so much was because of Asami-san. When she saw the news, she immediately went to find him. The source of her new problem was Tachibana Masaru. A member of the male idol group Nanairo feather.

”Explain this!” Sumire pointed to her phone screen.

Guest Performer: IbukiSumire

Those were the only words written, but it naturally blew up.

”Are you listening?”

Masaru laughed as he paused the music. ”Honestly, lady, is it that bad? You already sang recently.”

”Your concerts usually have thrice the normal amount of people attending.”

”Are you still saying you're afraid of people? You managed to attend school here for over a month.”

It almost sounded like he was lecturing her. ”The point is, you know I won't be able to do this!”

”I think you should go for it.” Yuhi re-entered the room. ”I finished talking to Hino, and many people are inquiring on the company website.”

That many people are inquiring? Sumire bit her lip. She doesn't want to cause Yuhi trouble. She doesn't want to sing in front of such a large crowd but...

”Relax, I'm singing with you.”

At that comment, her eyes widened. He is--?!!

”You're going to make her even more nervous.”

Yuhi raised his eyebrow. ”She will relax more with me.”

She gets to sing with Yuhi? What one earth is happening right now? This must be a dream. To think she would get the opportunity to sing with Yuhi. Even though they are dating now, Yuhi is still one of the people she admires the most.

”Hey, Sumire? Why did you suddenly turn quiet---” Yuhi trailed off and cupped her cheeks. ”Why are you, red?”

She did not need a mirror to understand what he was saying; indeed, she knew her face was bright red. Her palms sweaty, and the sound of her rapid heartbeat.

Masaru chuckled. ”Well, of course, she is nervous; she respects you a lot.”

”But, I see her as my equal.”

E--equal? Yuhi and her? Impossible, his singing is on a different level altogether. How could he possibly say they are similar? Is he messing with her?

At that comment, Masaru shrugged. ”Up to you whether to believe it. Well, I will get something, you two take your time.”

With those words said, Masaru quickly left. The moment he left, Yuhi pulled her into his arms. ”So, I think I get it. But don't act so weird around me. You know I have a high opinion of you.”

”I know Yuhi-san but to me your---”

He cupped her cheeks. ”I'm?”