My Childhood Friend, who became a National Idol, moved next door to my Run-down Apartment [Dropped] - Chapter 7 - Heartwarming time together!

Without any malice, Mitsuki rested her head on my shoulder and said, “I wish moments like this could continue forever.”

As always, she remained laid-back and easygoing.

If Mitsuki didn’t want to answer, there was no need to force her… right?

Throughout our time together, I knew that Mitsuki had a sort of tendency for recklessness, but she also carried a strong conviction.

I didn’t want to get in the way of Mitsuki’s pursuit of her dreams. Quietly supporting my childhood friend from afar didn’t seem like a bad idea.

The two of us continued to quietly gaze at Mitsuki’s interview on the television.

Occasionally, she would watch the edited footage and say things like,

“Did I really say that?”

“The dancer here, Kiri-chan from the group, is incredibly skilled.”

“The silent pressure of ‘this is what they’ll say’ from the people on TV was intense.”

She spoke with a blend of industry insights and genuine enjoyment.

It felt nostalgic, as if we were back in Mitsuki’s house watching variety shows together.

“…Kuu.”

Suddenly, I looked to my side and saw a completely different Mitsuki, with sleepy eyes and a drowsy expression.

Her eyelashes fluttered up and down, looking incredibly cute.

Looking out of the window, midnight was already approaching.

As an idol with an extremely busy schedule, she must be incredibly exhausted.

Wait… Yes, that’s right. Why didn’t I realize something so obvious?

“Mitsuki! Wake up! Please, wake up! It would be a huge scandal if a top idol is found sleeping in a guy’s room! Don’t create trouble, let’s get you home right now, Mitsuki!”

“Kuu… Kazu-kun… Kazu-kun’s scent… hehehe~…”

No, Mitsuki is completely unresponsive!

The top idol is here, drooling and sound asleep.

The cool, well-composed Mitsuki who danced so flawlessly is nowhere to be seen!

Come to think of it, there was that news about a female actress being caught by the media entering a guy’s apartment…

National idol beauty spending the night on a date with an unremarkable college student! What could be their relationship?

Partnering with a low-ranking university student from the music department! What could be the possible connection?

…I could disappear from society at any time.

I’m just a small existence that could easily be blown away like straw.

The real concern is Mitsuki’s image in front of her fans.

She has built her career in the entertainment industry with a cool image that keeps other men at bay.

It’s unacceptable to have any sort of romantic rumors.

Why couldn’t I think of such a simple thing?

And… This wasn’t the time to be delighted by the reunion with my childhood friend after a long time.

Where do the media stake out?

Could it be that Mitsuki’s new address is already known?

Could they use some sort of telephoto lens to take photos inside this room…?!

I carefully laid the completely asleep Mitsuki on the sofa and closed the curtains of the room to avoid anyone from peeking at us.

“Now, what should I do…?”

Calling her office – it’s obvious, but it won’t work.

And there’s no way I can say anything to Sena either.

She was currently wrapped in her sleepwear and I don’t even know the password for her apartment room, so I can’t carry her back to her room!

Could this be what they call a dead end?

“Ka…zu-kun…”

Suddenly, a faint voice echoed in my head while I was deep in thought.

“I did my best, so let’s be together…”

Mitsuki stretched out her head on the sofa.

She should be in a deep sleep and her regular breathing hasn’t changed from before.

“…Damn it… Yeah, Mitsuki is doing her best. She’s trying so hard, even though it’s unreasonable.”

I felt pathetic for being trapped by things like appearances or the reasons that made Mitsuki an idol.

“I’m right here so don’t worry at all Mitsuki.”

Taking Mitsuki’s hand in mine, I sat down on the sofa and caressed her head.

“…Kuuh.”

Her delicate hand reached out to my waist. It was as if she didn’t want to let go of me.

Her snow-white skin, tinged with a faint pink shade on her cheeks.

As I brushed away her glossy black hair flowing over her cheeks, her slightly extended hand twitched.

“…Do you know? You haven’t changed much during the time we were apart?”

I thought she had gone away on her own.

I thought we had drifted apart during this time.

I thought I would never see her again.

“I selfishly turned you into a distant person. I’m sorry, Mitsuki.”

Her mumbling and ungraceful sleeping figure was just like the time we spent together in our childhood.

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