Anime: Idolish7

Requested by: @cakeetearsxx

(Y/n)'s POV

"Nii-chan, stop teasing me!"

"*laughs* Alright alright, I'll stop."

We were waiting at the reception desk. Irritating bug-like nerves creeped up my bones and refused to let my body be. I unconsciously continued to flex my fingers even though this was nothing that I should be concerned with.

I had gotten accepted into this company as an intern but I hoped to become a musician in the future. After completing university, I had finally entered the real world and this internship was my first step.

My brother, Yamato, was already a part of an idol group called Idolish7 and I was happy to see him enjoying his job. He gave me a hard but reassuring pat on the back.

"You're worrying too much. Onii-chan here isn't worried at all."

"I mean, obviously!"

"No, I mean I'm not worried for you. I know you'll do fine."

"...I'm not sure if that's supposed to be reassuring."

"Come on, loosen up a bit and just follow your gut."

"*sigh* Why do I even-"

"Are you Miss Nikaido (Y/n)?" asked a scarlet-haired woman (made-up character).

"Yes, that would be me."

"Please follow me."

"Bye nii-chan. Wish me luck."

"Good luck, but I'm sure you won't need it," he replied with a grin.

The woman passed me an ID card, which I hung around my neck. She led me to the elevators and hit the button for the 30th floor. I held the railing, staring in awe at the beautiful view from the glass wall of the elevator.

She smiled, seemingly at my awestruck face, making me blush in embarrassment. Her name tag read 'Jun Hiroki'. I quickly turned back around as the elevator slowed to a stop.

The corridors were quiet. Multiple doors lined up either side of the modern interior. Some were named and some were left unlabelled. The lighting made the place look similar to an office of an important individual.

A soft melody filled the hallways, gaining my full attention. I glanced at Jun-san but she didn't seem at all surprised by the sudden music. As for me, I was overwhelmed with the curiosity to look for its source.

Finding it hard to resist the urge, I opened the door which I assumed to be the correct one. The music stopped at my entry. I had to use all of my willpower to refrain from panicking. I mean, Yuki and Momo from Re:vale were in here...

"I-I'm sorry for barging in here, but may I suggest some changes to the melody?"

"(Y/n)-san, I suggest you leave them alone," said Jun-san.

"...yes ma'am."

"Wait, let me hear your suggestion," Yuki exclaimed.

"But-"

"Is that okay with you, Hiroki-san?"

"...fine, hurry it up."

He came out of the recording room and handed me the music sheets. I took them from his outstretched hands and carefully looked over the notes.

I searched the desk for a pen while keeping my eyes on the notes, but realised that it probably looked strange. Someone handed me a pencil from beside me, which I took after thanking them.

My hands worked as if they had a mind of their own, changing small things here and there. I didn't stop until I was satisfied with my work. That was when the realisation dawned on me. They were professionals. Who was I to think I could change it? Ugh...what have I done?...

"To be honest, I was thinking about changing some of these notes too but I wasn't expecting you to change the ones here..." Yuki commented, having already looked at everything.

"O-oh, I um I'm just an intern so I don't know as much as you guys-"

"Hey Yuki, can't this work?" Momo asked.

"...yeah, let's give it a try."

"Really?!"

"*smiles* Thanks for helping. Why don't you stay and hear it?"

I looked at Jun-san. She just smiled and gave a small nod before whispering something into Yuki's ear. She left afterwards, making me question whether I had ruined her mood because I hadn't resisted my selfish desires.

"You better listen well, (Y/n)-chan!" Momo exclaimed.

I gave the two a determined nod. With that, the music began again but with the changes I had made. They started singing along, making me stand breathless at the sight of seeing Re:vale record their new song.

Heat rushed to my cheeks when Yuki made eye contact with me. I was mesmerised by the way he looked, with both their voices illuminating their figures.

I swallowed. This was too much for me. As soon as they stopped to take a break, I quietly left the room and headed to the lounge in the middle of all the hallways. It was similar to a quiet study area.

I sat down on one of the plush sofas and stared out the window. This was so peaceful. I contemplated my actions. Had I crossed the line? Was it unacceptable for me to do that? What the hell...of course it was!

"Here."

I jumped out of my skin, making Yuki laugh at my reaction.

"Sorry."

I took the coffee from his hand.

"No, it's fine. I should've heard your footsteps."

"What were you thinking about?"

"Nothing much."

"You have talent. I'm sure of it."

"Thank you..."

"Do you want to become a composer?"

"Yeah but more a musician who composes her own music. I can play the violin, piano and guitar."

"*smiles* You're a very kind person, (Y/n)."

I simply stared at him in confusion as he smiled enigmatically. I lifted the cup to my lips only to have someone hug both Yuki and I from behind, making me spill its contents onto the floor.

"Momo!"

"Sorry about that. I'll go get the mop," he exclaimed.

"No, I can go get it. You two still have a full day ahead of you. No need to force yourselves to do this."

"I'm afraid Hiroki-san has asked us to take care of you for the day so you can't leave our sight," Yuki replied.

"So what? Now I'm being babysat?"

"*laughs* You're a funny kid," commented Momo.

"'Kid'?"

"Well, yeah. You're younger than us...right?"

"No, I'm actually older."

"Eh?! Seriously?!"

This time, it was my turn to laugh. Momo's face was priceless. I couldn't help but laugh even more when he realised that I was joking. Yuki joined in, finding it hard to hold back.

"That's mean, (Y/n)-chan."

"Sorry but I just had to. You seemed gullible."

"Hey, how would you address us then?"

"Well, I called you 'Momo' earlier because that's your stage name but that's probably rude if I'm just talking to you as a person. So I'll call you Sunohara and Orikasa."

"No no no, that's not good at all. You'll call me Momo and him Yuki. We're friends, right?"

"Friends?...that sounds nice..."

"So how about it?"

"Sure. Well then, let me introduce myself. Momo, Yuki, I'm Nikaido (Y/n). Yoroshikune."

I smiled at the two, only to find Yuki looking away with a small blush on his cheeks.

"Aww, not used to a girl younger than you to call you personally by your first name?" Momo teased.