Thalia_Ilace

Fans chanting your name, makeup artists and stylists swarming you and creating a beauty out of this world, your music playing on tv, and most of all, becoming someone's paradise...that's what Ishihara Minami had wanted since she was 12 years old.

An avenue to someone's healing process, a comfort to those who needed it, all the while looking like a princess and being loved by many. It sounded like heaven. It seemed like thousands of girls just like her managed to live out this dream that seemed so far it almost felt like it was made-up. They made it look easy....but who knew it would be so hard.

With so many people out to get you and willing to use you as a stepping stone, it seemed impossible to stay genuine in such a place. The road to her dream of becoming an idol that was filled with a roller coaster of emotions and constant lies, even she wonders if this dream will ever come into her grasp. 

"How far are you willing to go?" 
"I'll do anything."
"Just like they did to you?"
"No....I'll do it better than all of them combined."

Your Paradise: Listen To My Song

In the time between receiving her update schedule and the audition, Minami had diligently prepared.

As it turned out, the audition was for the drama adaptation of her favorite anime – Kiss in the Clouds.

The thought of auditioning for a drama was intimidating as she'd never acted before. Part of her thought, "I don't really want to do that, I'm not that interested in acting."

However, upon learning that the audition was for Kiss in the Clouds, her determination soared.

She became resolved with, "No matter what, I must get this role!"

In between her work and other schedules, she practiced as hard as she could – memorizing lines from the anime and learning the songs and choreography for her audition.

She would use the main theme song to display her skills, but the rest would certainly come in handy in case they asked her for additional material from the show.

Ch 83: Kiss in the Clouds