Lost in Thoughts

Seagull, or Kei, as his close ones call him was very shy from the first. He is the youngest in the family. He has an elder brother who was always supported by his parents just because he was better in studies and helped in the company. Since childhood, Kei loved to sing and dreamt of becoming a singer but his dream was never supported by his parents. He became frustrated and one day, to prove himself able, ran away from his house. He was spotted by an employee of the agency who took him to audition and was selected.

His parents did not accept his decision and abandoned him. As a consequence, Kei grew more arrogant and isolated. He only felt the presence of a family again after he started living with the other members of the group. He was the youngest of them all and they took care of him like their own brother. From taking him to school, buying him presents and taking care of all of his needs. But Kei still remained indifferent to others.

After the group became popular, Kei's parents tried to contact him again to get his favour. But Kei didn't. He knew there's another family who needs him as much as he needs them, he regarded the other members of the group as his elder brothers.

Three years have passed since the group has debuted. After three years of struggle, they are now at peak of popularity, the most loved one in the country. Each and everyone knows them. But not everything is good about being popular. They can't go out as casually as they want. They have to everything according to set-up routine.

Kei was reading an article on the internet. Suddenly he saw that a new sequel of his favourite comic book has been released. He tried all means to buy it online but in vein. Kei then decided to go to the nearby book shop to buy the book.

On reaching the book shop, it was empty except for the store manager and a young girl who came suddenly searching for books. She seemed pretty but he didn't notice her much as the thoughts of the new book had filled up his mind. He went inside the bookstore but can't find the book. He saw one which the same girl was reading. He thought of asking the book from her but he is a celebrity, an idol. Neither can he show himself in public, nor can he talk to any passing stranger. At last, he stood beside the girl, a little far away, taking a book in his hand, trying to take a look at the page she was reading.

Suddenly, he heard a noise. Some fans have spotted him and he is surrounded now. He started running and anyhow disappeared, hiding in an alley at the back of the store. Standing there he began to reminisce about his past and present. A thought struck his mind. Was that girl the one who informed others of his presence or was she not? Did he hurt anyone while running. He blamed himself for getting into trouble and made his way towards home.