Being an Idol

“Am I still an idol for you?”

“Ruki will forever be my number 1 idol.”

“I’m flattered. But I’m your boyfriend now. I wonder, what is an idol to you?”

Laying out that question, Hiyori fell into contemplation. She stopped clinging to me and sat down straight next to me.

Watching her doing that, I somehow reinforced my evaluation that when it comes to talking about idols, Hiyori would be more engaged.

“Uhm… Idols are people admired. I personally love them because they’re like a light guiding me out of the darkness… They’re always smiling no matter the challenge. And they’re not shy at all. Like you, Ruki. You guided me out of my situation… I thought it was fine to just quietly cheer myself up when I’m alone or with my idol-enthusiast friends. But you suddenly appeared before me, cheering up in any way you can. I still remember that day you sang and danced for me. I always treasure that moment.”