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

Blue, yellow and white lights flashed as Minami lifted her head on cue with the music.

The grey platform was raised above the floor and was just enough room for her and her two back-up dancers to perform.

Mighty Mind would be released in a few days and she had begun to filming a few promotional shows to be released later, like she was today on the music program – Music Now.

However, since it was not a live show, there was no live audience…which Minami was incredibly thankful for.

She'd felt sick and nauseous all week and dancing around while singing was not helping, although the emptiness in front of her helped her feel less anxious about vomiting all over the stage.

Her hair was pulled up into a high ponytail with red tinsel strung throughout.

Ch 116: Music Now