Chapter 4: Friends

Nov. 15, Monday

Reina went to the studio earlier than usual. When she was about to press the button of the elevator, she stopped.

“Wouldn’t it go to that floor again?... And if it did, Will she be there again to talk to me?”

Her forefinger was about to touch the button when…

“BOO!!!”

“AAAHHHHH!!!!” Reina jumped and turned around to see the person who frightened her.

“Ahhh!!!! Goto-san! You almost gave me a heart attack! I’m still young to die…”

“I’m sorry… I didn’t know that you were a scaredy cat… And please, how many times will I tell you not to call me Goto-san… Drop the formality and call me Maki, ok?”

“H..Hai… Maki-san”

“That’s better! Ne~e, are you going to the music room?

“Yes, we will have a voice lesson and then some dance lessons for our new song in the afternoon.”

The elevator opened and the two went in.

“You sure have a busy day ahead of you… Ganbatte Kudasai!!”

“Arigatou! You too, do your best today!”

They both fell silent. And then the door opened on 5th floor. They stepped out and walked together to the recording room. Maki held Reina’s hand while they walked. Reina looked at Maki.

“Oh! I’m sorry” Maki quickly drooped Reina’s hand. “It’s just that I feel comfortable being with you.”

“I…It’s ok.. I was just surprised that you held my hands. I’m a no one compared to you.”

“Hey, don’t be like that. I would like it if we become friends. Friendship doesn’t choose anyone. It’s my decision… and no one can question that.”
Maki reassuringly smiled at Reina which in turn returned that smile. They stopped in front of the recording room.

“So, I’ll be going now. Good luck with your voice lessons!”
Maki pat Reina’s head before going inside the room.

“Thanks! Good luck too!” She managed to say before the door fully closed in front of her.

“Wow!!! My idol and I are officially close friends now… She’s not my acquaintance anymore… I’ll never forget this day.”

-End of Chapter 4-