pullmeoutalive | Model Idol Combi

[ she hadn't really thought he'd take her comment seriously, considering her only other experience was her producer, and he tended to shoot down all the idols who hit on him, however unintentionally.

Except now here they are, after a fun trip to the clinic, and she's turning darker and darker by the minute, until she has to lower her eyes.

MIGHT AS WELL GO WITH IT IF IT'S ALREADY THIS AWKWARD. ]

It... might be weird for you, since I know I'm nothing like your fans, or a lot of girls, so maybe it's easier not to think of me as a girl, but if you're asking...

[... Oh.

This is really happening. He's being confessed to again, except this time it's an idol and this time it's Kikuchi-san.

Yep, they're really standing there by the entrance talking about being girlfriend and boyfriend.

... And he's not sure how to tell her that he isn't interested in dating anyone right now.]

Kikuchi-san... It's not weird, and you're a great girl idol.

[It'd be a bad move to lead her on. She's a good person and a friend. Still, he doesn't want to hurt her either. This isn't just another fan. And it's not that he doesn't like her; he genuinely felt flattered and maybe his heart beat a little faster but...]

... I'm sorry...

[He still can't look her in the eye.]

[ ... Oh.

Well, it had been an unplanned confession anyway, brought about without her noticing until the words had left her mouth. If anything, she should be the one apologizing, for putting such a great guy on the spot like that. He had a bunch of gorgeous fans, girls at his own school, and a basketball championship to focus on, on top of a modeling career. She...

... didn't need to make any of that harder for him, and she accepts as much, sucking in a shallow breath. And she's glad he's not looking at her, because as much as she does understand, there's a tight feeling in her chest and her face feels way too hot.

Idiotic. ]

Don't apologize.

[ and then the next instant, she's nudging his chin up, and offering him a grin. ]

Anyway, the crepes will be all gone if we don't hurry up and find a table! I'm really in the mood for strawberry now!

[ and the nice thing about not being like the girls she wanted to be was that Makoto was a lot better at holding back tears when she needed to. ]

[This is the first time that he's rejected a girl and felt like a jerk for doing it.

He's too surprised when she nudges his chin to respond properly, and blinks through her brave act not quite sure if he understood any of it.]

Kikuchi-san...

[He doesn't want her to start crying there, of course not. But this wasn't a normal reaction, right?]

I... Are you okay? Um... [That definitely sounded lame.]

I'm-- [ fine would be a lie, so she can't really say it. Not to him. ] ... I'm sorry for doing that to you, so I feel a little bad... but I'll be okay.

Honestly.

[At least she didn't start crying before running out of there dramatically.

Which is a relief but this situations has gotten awkward fast. She says she'll be okay but who would be after getting rejected?]

I think I should be the one apologizing here...

[The best thing to do now is to bow out. Leaning down a little, he looks her in the eye like he should have from the start.]

I really meant it when I said I was glad I got to know you.

[He pauses. That was actually embarrassing.]

... Sorry, you probably don't want me around right now. [And with that he starts heading for the doors.]

[ at which point, she reaches out to latch onto the back of his shirt, and this is probably looking incredibly dramatic for the people watching. It doesn't help that out of everything to make Makoto look upset, it's this. ]

You're my friend-- why would I want you to go?

[ it would just make things more awkward between them later, and she doesn't want that. ]

[Why wouldn't she?

He can't turn fully when she's clinging onto his shirt like that. She catches him off-guard too, and he tilts his head back to just see the top of her head behind him...

... And freezes when he meets the eyes of all the waitresses and patrons staring at them.

Oh shit.

He hadn't realized they'd ended up being so loud. This was bad. Actually what was he thinking getting so caught up in a public place? Aaah, shit this was really really bad.]

[ ... just think of the talk and popularity this'll get the place for days. Makoto hasn't quite realized this, though she'll probably apologize profusely once she does.

At the minute, though, she's just hanging on. ]

[Like a deer caught in headlights.

Except he recovers before the car can hit them; the best way to approach this is to get out of there.

Turning around to face her, he gives her shoulder a light squeeze and an apologetic smile before grabbing her wrist and whisking her out of there.

There's a good chance that they might have been recognized but that didn't mean they had to stick around to find out.]

Wh-- h-hey?!

[ it's not the most impressive picture she makes at that moment, getting hauled out of there at an incredible speed while she's staggering in an attempt to get her footing.

But hey.

At least they're out. ]

[Yes, they're out. But he doesn't slow down until they've rounded a corner and ended up at a street with less foot traffic, and spectators, than usual.

Letting go of her wrist, he lets out a sigh.]

Aaaah, that was close...

[This day man, what even.]

Ah...

[ and now she realizes ]

T-that was in a restaurant...

[They didn't run very far or fast, but he's feeling tired already.]

Something like that... [That must have been quite a show they put on. Did someone take a picture?] Well, I guess I'll be scolded by my agency later...

[ Makoto doesn't reply for a minute, catching her breath-- before she slowly sinks down onto the curb and stares out at nothing in particular. ]

I'll talk to them-- or at least have my company contact them. If I say it was just for an audition or a promo... you won't get in trouble, right?

Huh? What are you talking about? You don't need to do that, I can explain it myself! It's not like I'm such a big deal. [COUGH COUGH--

But yes, having her take responsibility for that seems to have just made him even more tired of THIS DAY; he starts stretching himself out before sighing dramatically.]

... Man, this day is going all wrong. First I had to go see a doctor, then I make Kikuchi-san apologize to me for what I did.

I was the one who made things worse, though!

[ her laugh's a little weak, and it fades as she plops her chin on her knees. ]

But even with everything, I'm glad you came in with me, Kise.

[Blink. Blink blink blink.

She's still glad that he was with her?

Kikuchi-san he doesn't know how to handle you.]

... I give up! [He's talking to the sky at this point, sorry Makoto. Gotta look all ikemen-like running his hand through his hair.] You're too nice. I'm still sorry-- for that I mean-- but you deserve to find a way better boyfriend. Well, you probably will.

[ don't worry, she'll just lift her head a little to glance at him. ]

There really aren't that many guys who think of me as a girl, though! What I said-- it's okay if you forget it.

[Forget it. That's easy to say...]

... If that's what you want. [He'll give it a try anyway. Not without something to say though.] But it's not like you to give up so easily. I thought you'd try harder.

[He means giving up on other guys seeing her as a girl but hey, he's not being too specific here.]

I'm not giving up!!

[ and she says that immediately, shaking her head. ] Things might be this way for now, and I understand that. But it doesn't mean I'll stop hoping, or back down. Even if it seems impossible!

[ hey, it works for either situation. ]

[And he smiles.]

Hmm, that so.

[He's stopped staring at the sky at this point, opting to try to balance himself on the rails with just his arms for support. He tries that for a couple of seconds before letting his feet touch the ground again.]

It's probably weird to hear this from me, and I don't say this to all the girls, but good luck.

[ Kise, she's getting mixed signals here. And it's clear from the sudden, surprised look on her face that she wasn't expecting to hear that from him.

... But then she smiles, and this one's a lot less forced. ]

I won't lose.

[Sorry man but like, you were acting like a dude for a second there. Also he wasn't talking about himself.]

That's Kikuchi-san for you. [He straightens up, brushing away some of the dust from his pants.]

I should go for real now. I have to drop by my agency today too. [Look, he's trying to act like everything is normal just like she told him to. YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW ALL THE THINGS HE'S THINKING...

But yes, he gives a wave, about to walk off... until he stops.]

Ah, why don't you try hair clips next time? It'll look cute.

[Wow did he just--]

Bye bye, Kikuchi-san!

[And he's off, disappearing around the corner they came from.

He also has no intention of calling or texting for a while but she didn't need to know that. She could say 'forget about it' but it's not that easy, and he figures they both need some time off.]

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