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

Due to focusing on her promotions and filming, Minami had rarely gotten to see Akina lately, which had put a damper on things since they finally mended their friendship.

When a day off from filming came up, Minami was excited to meet up with Akina for a fun shopping date, something they hadn't done since they were in High School.

The two of them walked arm in arm throughout the large store, looking through racks upon racks of clothes.

"So, what's been up with you?" Minami asked as she pulled out a black long-sleeved, off shoulder top with ruffles and held it against herself.

"Nothing. Honestly, nothing. I've just been working and nothing else it feels like. I need something else to do!" Akina groaned as she looked through the dresses, pulling them out and putting them back.

"You should quit and do something else….how does this look?" Minami held the top up to her to show Akina.

Ch 87: Just Have Fun