This growing irritation and this strange feeling in his heart he dislikes it.

"I would rather not," Tetsuo said, dissatisfied. "Why do we have to rely on somebody else to heighten their abilities?"

It's true that the one obstacle that has prevented them from reaching the top is Terashima Yuhi. If they join hands with him, there is no doubt that they will become number one. But that is not the future he wants. He does not want to play into the hands of another person. "Besides, is reaching the top worth it?"

Are they not in a good position now? Although he dislikes losing, it does not matter if he loses as an idol. He only agreed to be an idol because of Kou, and he kept it up because his family members said it was good promotion for the family.

It is not like he is particularly attached to this role. "I've had enough of you."

"How unusual for once we," Tetsuo said.

The two of them butted heads with each other. Tetsuo didn't know what it was, but Iwa Ran had a way of irritating him.

"Ugh. On average, there's a problem every three minutes and forty-seven seconds." Jun muttered. "Kou, can't you do something?"

"Then is there nothing in your head but food and rock?" Tetsuo argued.

"And do you ever think of anything but sweets?"

His eyes twitched, annoyed. What is with this guy? "What is wrong with me liking sweets? At the very least, I do not have such barbaric taste."

"Hey, why have you been ignoring them since earlier?" Jun suddenly spoke up.

At that comment, Tetsuo stopped arguing with Ran. Now that he thought about it, it was strange that Kou was not interfering too much even though he is why he has to live with this barbarian.

"This is your fault."

"Yeah. It's your fault, Kou."

Jun nodded. "Yeah. If you hadn't suggested that we live together, this wouldn't have happened."

But even after Jun said those words, Kou did not say a word.

"Why aren't you saying anything?"

Kou, who had his hands clenched in a prayer-like position, suddenly spoke up. "I can't do this anymore."

A harsh tone?

Kou stood up. "Let this be the end."

Although he didn't say anything other than those words, the three of them knew what it meant. They all went their separate ways the second Kou left the apartment.

Ran sat on the couch, and he watched as Jun sat by the counter. Meanwhile, he opens the door when he hears the doorbell, met with brunette and violet orbs and explained the situation to her right away.

"What? Kou did what?" Sumire said stunned

"Didn't I just tell you that? He left." It left a bitter taste in his mouth.

"Eh but. . ."

"He truly is self-centered," Tetsuo commented.

How could he just leave when he is the trigger. It was Kou who invited them all to become a team. It was clear that he would never get along with Iwa Ran, but that did not stop Kou.

"I can't believe he quit when he's the one who suggested it." Ran said.

Jun nodded in agreement. "I did not expect this either."

"Then we should look for him immediately," Sumire said. Tetsuo saw how frantic she looked.

"Leave him be."

"Yeah, there's no need to go looking for him. That guy isn't serious anyway."

Tetsuo had to agree there.

Something similar happened in the past, and that guy returned with a foolish smile on his face. He even had the guts to mention testing them all.

The brunette, however, wasn't convinced at all. Tetsuo felt guilty watching her and quickly added.

"Kou will come back soon. He always does. I know you came all the way here, but we will have to postpone today's meeting.." he turned to face her and apologized. "Sorry."

"Then can you see me out for a moment, Tetsuo-san?"

At that comment, Tetsuo blinked, surprised but nodded. He quickly followed her out of the room. The moment they arrived at the gate, he spotted a familiar black-haired man. "Hey."

"Kou ran off, and I will go and find him."

"Mm, go ahead."

Sumire leaned forward and kissed Terashimas cheek. "Yuhi-san, don't cause problems, okay?"

Yuhi laughed. "Hey, you're the one who said I should give a prep talk."

"Only because I believe in your ability." Sumire turned to him and handed him an envelope.

Tetsuo's eyes widened. "But we haven't even discussed."

"You know, I think you forgot how I write my songs. If you think about it, I have enough information to work with."

How she writes her songs? Now that he thought about it, he does not know the answer to that. They have never had such a discussion, and Tetsuo did not think to ask. But since she managed to write it without his assistance, Tetsuo could guess how.

"Anyhow, I will go." She turned to leave, but he could not miss the odd look in her eyes.

Terashima apologized to him and rushed over. He pulled the girl into his arms, and Tetsuo watched as he patted her back.

"I'll chase Maon too. Sumire, you can go back home."

"No, it's my…"

"You're not in a good state." Yuhi commented.

'Not in a good state?'

"Yuhi…"

"I will be real quick, okay? Could you wait for me in the park nearby? Call Atushi, so somebody is with you."

"I don't have to. Yuhi, come soon."

This is a first seeing her this way. No, hasn't she always been like that since then?

....

When Terashima suggested they go for a run. He didn't think they would run as far as the outskirts. His throat felt sore, his vision gradually blurred.

Eventually, Tetsuo collapsed onto the grass.

"You did well. I thought they said you were the weakest in the group."

"Was this a test of physical endurance?"

Yuhi laughed. "Why would I make you do that?"

Then what was the point in all that running? Tetsuo looked at him with an irritated expression, but Terashima remained smiling. Tetsuo followed him to the railing area. "What was the point in this?"

"I wanted to talk to you a bit since I know, unlike the others, you're not singing of your own free will. But your not a puppet either."

"How do you know that?"

"Somehow, I can tell."

It was a vague and uncertain reply, but it was enough for him. 'This person is very unusual.'

"It's just a small piece of advice. You don't have to overthink too much regarding music. Whether your forced into this or doing this out of obligation, none of those things matter. Your too sensitive to what others think." Yuhi trailed off. "This is music we are talking about here, and everything will flow naturally whether or not you initiate it."

A deep sigh crossed his lips. "Terashima, you like music, don't you?"

"Yeah. But I love Sumire more."

'How blunt…'

"Also regarding her. You can take your time figuring out how you feel."

"What does that-" Tetsuo paused when he recalled his strangely irritated mood. The running helped him clear his thoughts. But before this, he felt very annoyed.

He took a deep breath and started to sing instead of responding.

"Listen well to this sacred concerto.

In the moonlit night worthy of this party of dreams

Contacting the galaxy's light

This harmony infused with my love

For people to understand each other,

Words alone are worthless.

The signal of these eyes ruthless enough to freeze

And the destiny I believed it would convey.

Looking to even greater heights

There is no lie in this ambition.

A territory far superior to this

I'll show it to you…" Tetsuo sang.

How strange, since when could he sing like this?