Red Yarn (Oshi No Ko > Aqua X Kana)

End of Winter (1)

One month Aqua has been filming for her latest drama. Several times Aqua came home to just fill up and buy some coffee at the cafe. Alone or both with Ruby.

Aqua's drama finally made its television debut. Rating above 8, a remarkable achievement for the drama slice of life. The name Aqua is getting more and more famous. Plus many dorama connoisseurs are very fond of Aqua's new appearance with her black hair. More and more offers were given to Aqua even though the drama had not finished airing.

Almost all print and electronic media discuss Aqua's acting skills are getting better and better. Even netizens began to talk about Aqua in many social media. When the premiere of the name Aqua became the number one trending Tweeter. All discuss the comparison of his former acting skills with the current one.

Miyako massaged his forehead, the agency phone didn't stop ringing. All offer Aqua to cooperate, both drama, advertisement, film, magazine and even reality show. While Aqua is still busy completing her filming and does not want to be wrapped around the schedule that is choking her.

"I can't believe Aqua-tan's drama will explode like this." Mem commented while staring at the television discussing the drama Aqua played. 

"I heard he got a teacher in the village he occupied yesterday." Ruby. "I'm also shocked, this time it's really like the player played by onii-chan seems to be fusing with him."

"Aqua is very deep into his role, even he is trying to do it in real life as well." Miyako stared at the television. "If it's true he's got someone who's great and makes him really good at this kind of role in the village. I don't think that person is an ordinary person." 

Mem and Ruby looked at Miyako seriously. They thought about what Miyako said. Someone who is not an ordinary person, is he an actor as well or a director? Or even a producer? Which can change the nature of Aqua even though it is not 100%.

"Have you got a new movie?" ask Mem.

"Already, the film from director Gotanda to Aqua and Ruby." Miyako answered while standing up. "You should also learn better for your next role." Miyako looked at Ruby seriously.

"Is there no casting of decisive players?" ask Ruby.

"The main player is between Kurokawa Akane or Frill Shiranui."

Ruby frowned. "If they are, I can't do anything. They're two rising actresses too."

"The main male role seems to be Himekawa Taiki. But, if Aqua's popularity rises after this drama, then it could be shifted to Aqua." Miyako made her comment.

"What genre?" ask Ruby again.

"Action, romance," Miyako replied as she sat in her chair. "The film is good, I've read the script. Aqua had also agreed to it, going to shoot later in the spring. But at the end of this winter, it looks like Aqua is going to take another vacation because that's my promise to her."

"Where?" ask Ruby spirit.

"America." Miyako replied doubtfully. "If he wants to go there I'll give him, but if he doesn't want to, it doesn't matter. I'll let him go where he wants."

"I want to come!" ruby shouted while standing in front of Miyako.

"You can ask him." Miyako checked Aqua's schedule on her tablet. "But he has a reality show schedule. Looks like he'll be on vacation."

Ruby snorted in annoyance. "Not so dong walk!"

She stood up to Ruby. "We go for a walk yuk! I'll take Akane, Minami and Frill as well. How's it?"

"Kneel!" exclaim Ruby happy.

...*****...

"okay!" director Haru's shout was airing in the already dark sky with the wind growing colder.

Filming has ended, along with snow falling. Everyone immediately tightened their jackets. Accelerate their steps to enter the inn. Come in to celebrate the success of their drama.

Aqua sat down with the other players. As usual, Aqua was just a good listener. The directors laughed out loud many times because they were happy the ratings for their drama were very high compared to the drama that aired along with their drama.

"Let's have a drink! Cheer!"

Drinking alcohol was not a habit for Aqua. If offered, he will drink two small glasses. For him, staying awake from a hangover was more important. Plus his health should be kept in check, as there will be plenty of schedules he gets after this last shoot.

...*****...

Akane who came alone, using her car also approached four friends who were no less beautiful. It's the first time Akane has met Ruby again in almost two years. There is a clumsy feeling between the two, considering Akane is Aqua's ex-girlfriend. Ruby called Akane with onee-chan's greeting.

After all gathered in front of Tokyo's Daimaru entrance, the shopping mall that had a basement and thirteen floors was, standing elegantly before them. Then the human tares never stop, anyone would love to be here, with friends, lovers or family.

"Who? Isn't that Aqua-kun?" tanya Akane pointed at the young man at the mall door with another young man with dark red hair.

"Let's meet!" Expanding his pace, ahead of the others. "Is he Aqua's friend filming yesterday?"

"There wasn't anything like it yesterday on set." Frill replied while remembering the crew and cast in her drama yesterday with Aqua.

"Oni-chan!" call Ruby to stand before Aqua and her friend.

Aqua smiles at Ruby, not believing she will meet her sister with her friends. Aqua bows at Akane, Frill, Mem and Minami. His hand pushed the young man's head beside him to bow, giving a greeting. Disappointed, his friend followed Aqua's orders.

"You're going shopping?" ruby asked, occasionally she glanced at Aqua's friend.

His body was taller than Aqua, red-haired with black-colored boxed glasses. The color of her eyes is the same as her hair color. With a baseball jacket and turtle neck sweater as his dress daleman.

"Yes, accompany him." Aqua pointed at her friend. "He's my friend I told you about, his name is Karma."

Karma raised her hand. "Hello." 

"So you're Aqua-tan's friend who can change Aqua's nature huh?" tanya Mem spirit.

"Huh?" tanya Karma squinted her eyes at Aqua. "He's always been a bitch." Karma looked at Aqua. "I'm home tomorrow morning, a lot of orders. So, let's talk later." Karma stepped away from Aqua and the others.

Aqua held back the collar of Karma's jacket. "A little while."

"Yes, I'll give you 5 minutes. More than that I'll leave and find for myself." Karma stopped and looked back at Aqua annoyed.

"Can you go shopping in a big place like this?" asked Aqua in a cold tone.

Karma stared coldly at Aqua, a question as infuriating as if Karma a child was about to stray. "Do you think I can't huh? Just going around a place like this, is it hard? The difficult one is Ka–'s peschana order"

Aqua shut the mouth of Karma who almost called out the name of Kana. Aqua's eyes glared with warning. Karma pulled Aqua's hand from her mouth.

"Let's hurry!" exciting Karma.

Aqua changed her position facing Ruby and the others. "I went with him, so I'll see you again."

"We'll have dinner together after shopping." Akane smiled looking at Aqua. "I don't think we've seen each other for a long time."

Since the beginning of meeting these four girls, Karma put on a look of wonder. Why Aqua's friends are so many women. This is in contrast to Karma, which only has male friends. Karma stared one by one the girls who were in front of Aqua in wonder. He soon stepped out of Aqua. Again Aqua held back the collar of the Karma jacket, making Karma stop stepping.

"May, just call the place." Aqua smiled. 

Akane rolled her eyes, she could not believe what she had just seen. He nodded slowly without being able to answer.

"Sad... You playboy!" Karma taunts Aqua and pulls Aqua's jacket collar to get inside the mall.

"Is he really Aqua-kun?" ask Akane in shock.

Mem chuckles. "Any right! We think so too." 

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