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

Minami waltzed into the recording studio along with the other members of Cloudy Kiss and their managers.

Her eyes were wide as she looked around in awe at the crisp wooden floors and large pieces of equipment lining the walls.

The glass windows and glass door leading to the recording room made it all feel so much bigger and grander.

Mayu skipped inside and immediately took a seat on the long couch, completely unphased by the large, professional studio. As expected of an idol.

Even the air smelled cleaner, although Minami wasn't sure how that was possible.

Minami took a seat on the couch next to her and continued looking around, her mouth agape.

Momoka looked nervous, having never recorded a song before. She took her place next to Minami, and grabbed onto her arm, squeezing tight.

After the three of them came in, Miki followed, also unphased.

Ch 88: You Know Better Than That