Anime: Idolish7

Requested by: @cakeetearsxx

(Y/n)'s POV

My eyes lit up as they appeared on stage. Idolish7 started off with (f/s by them), making my heart melt at the sudden flow of music that filled the dome.

I found the person that I had longed to see and couldn't help but watch in awe as the spotlight shone down on his figure. Soon enough, they were all singing together.

Their voices seemed to melt into one, creating a sense of happiness and peace. The feelings in which they conveyed into their music became a world for everyone to experience.

As soon as their concert finished, I joined in on the encouraging applause. I was moved and there was no reason I could think of that would break the hope in which I had found tonight.

I was engulfed in a large swarm of people as they all made their way to the exit. As for me, I just waited by the door. There was no way for me to get home other than my mum, who was still at work.

The snow had already started to fall and luckily for me, I forgot to bring warm clothes. I had come to the concert in a rush and didn't stop to check the weather report. *sigh*

I sat by the steps and blew on my hands, trying to keep warm. Most of the fans had left. Despite this, I still couldn't help but feel self conscious of my situation.

~1 hour later~

Unfortunately, my mum had not answered my calls and left my texts unread. She had sent me a message saying that she was immensely sorry because her boss had asked her to complete some other tasks.

I pulled my jacket on tighter but it seemed as if my body was getting ready to give up. I couldn't blame it for doing that. The snow was almost ankle deep and it showed no signs of stopping.

A few sneezes escaped despite my trying to hold it back. I rubbed my hands together but it was futile. I was as cold as ice. Suddenly, a warm scarf was wrapped around my neck.

I quickly stood up and turned around. The members of Idolish7 faced me with smiles on their faces. My heart seemed to stop at the sudden realisation of what I was seeing. This had to be a trick of the mind...

"You'll catch a cold waiting out here like this," Nikaido exclaimed.

"Y-your scarf. You-"

"Keep it. It seems like you need it more than I do."

"Why are you still here?" asked Osaka.

"I'm waiting for my mum."

"Can't you go home by yourself?" Yotsuba asked.

"I haven't been in Japan for years. I just came back today."

"You guys go on ahead. I'll wait with her," said Nikaido.

"Eh? There's really no need- achoo!"

"Alright, we'll leave it to you," Nanase replied.

The rest of Idolish7 waved before walking off to their waiting van. Without warning, a thick coat was placed over my shoulders. He had pulled one out from his backpack and put the thinner one on.

As if he knew my intentions, I was soon being led to a nearby street, where busy shops lined the pathway. I looked around in awe at all the stores, not having realised that he was staring at me the whole time.

Before I knew it, we were in a cosy cafe. I carefully sipped the hot chocolate as soon as the waiter had brought it over. Nikaido had ordered a simple cappuccino for himself.

"Um thank you. I'll have to repay-"

"Don't worry about it. Save your money for yourself," he exclaimed with a grin.

"*blush* Thank you."

"So you arrived in Japan today?"

"Yeah, my mum organised the trip for me. It was a surprise birthday present..."

"Birthday present?"

"*nods* Today's my birthday and she got me a ticket for your concert. Nothing could've made me happier."

"Happy birthday."

"Thanks. I'll be returning to London soon though. I live with my dad so yeah..."

"I see..."

"Thanks for today. Your concert was amazing! I'm really glad I got to see it."

"Haha, thanks."

I looked at my phone and noticed that my mum had sent me a text saying that she was going now.

"Your mum?" he asked. I nodded.

"Hey, I never got your name."

"Oh, it's (L/n) (Y/n)."

"Well then, (Y/n). Let's go."

We headed outside, and back to the area where their concert was held. I pulled the thick coat on tighter, trying to keep myself from catching an unwanted cold.

The snow was also getting heavier, making the sidewalks harder to walk on. Nikaido lent me his arm, which I hesitantly took. *blush* I couldn't believe that I was actually with him.

He helped me through the high snow until we finally reached our destination. A feeling of disappointment overcame me as I realised that this was most likely the first and last time I would ever see him.

"So I guess you can go now. Thank you."

"Geez, you've already thanked me enough."

"Oh, sorry. I um...yeah..."

"Let's meet again."

"Eh?!"

"You still have to return my coat, don't you?"

"T-then it's a promise?"

"Yeah."

"Okay, then promise to meet me here again."

"The place where it all began..."

"I guess you could call it a winter wonderland."

He laughed at my sudden remark and ruffled my hair. My cheeks heated up but I doubted he could tell that it was from anything other than the freezing cold winter.

"(Y/n)!"

I was soon embraced by my crying mum, who couldn't stop weeping tears of joy despite seeing 'a stranger' standing right in front of us. I awkwardly hugged her back, unsure of what to do.

"I missed you so much! I'm so sorry I came late!" she exclaimed while checking my face for injuries.

"Mum, I missed you too."

"Who's this young gentleman? I don't suppose you looked after my daughter?..."

"Yes ma'am. She's a wonderful person, although I do worry about her health," Nikaido replied.

"H-hey! There's no need to tell her that-"

"My gosh, (Y/n)! Don't tell me this young man lent you his coat and his scarf?!"

"Mum, you're embarrassing me..."

"So what? You really do need to take care of yourself more."

I sighed, seeing as how there was no way to stop her worrying. She finally stopped inspecting me and pulled me in for a tight hug, which I returned with a smile on my face.

"I guess we'll get going now," she said.

"Don't forget our promise," Nikaido exclaimed.

"How could I ever forget our promise?"