Happy Birthday
I would like to say Happy Birthday to my favorite boy in this series ;D. He one of the character I can relate to myself. Wrote up a drabble for him. Happy Birthday once again Riku may you continue to makes other smile aside from me.
"Thanks for the hard work. Riku, Iori." The director thank the both of them when the fliming for the variety show, a cooking programme has ended.
"Riku seem to be enjoying the cake. Your expression was great there." the director complimented.
"You think so... Thanks." Riku rubbed the back of his head, lowering it slghtly to high his embarrassment. Riku's heart throbbed with happiness against his chest upon hearing the compliment. When a familiar voice broke his thoughts.
"Nanase-san. You got cream at the side of your mouth. You are our centre. Please be mindful of your appearance. Don't get head over heel just because someone praise you."
"Can't you say something nice or praise me for once. You aren't cute at all that way." Riku retorted, lips pursing into a pout.
"I like the way I am. I don't need to be cute. I don't want to hear that coming from you." Iori answered calmly, he couldn't help but find Riku's reaction adorable as he walked in front along the road back to their dormitory as there was no other schedule after the fliming. Perhaps a cup of warm honey milk drink will drown a certain Red Head Centre fury.
Iori turned around after they left the studio,s walking a few block down the street, pass a isolated dead end, stopping when he heard Riku calling out to him.
"What is it Nanase-san. Did you forget something back at the studio?" Iori question, turning around to face the red head, raising his brow in confusion.
Riku shook his head "No. It not that Iori. Did you hear the sound of someone crying?"
It was when Riku mention and Iori focus, did he caught the faint sound of crying not far from where they are standing.
"I heard it to Nanase-san. It seem to be coming from the alley way." Iori shifted his gaze in the direction where the sound was coming from.
"Let check it out Iori." Riku made his way into the alley way before Iori could say another word. Iori sighed, following behind Riku into the Alley way.
The both of the come to a stop when they saw a long black hair girl, around the age of four to five, wrapping her arm around her knees crying alone in the alley.
"W-Whose t-there!" the girl exclaimed, fear apparent in her voice while shifting her gaze in their direction, as if realizing their presence. Taking both Iori and Riku by surprise.
"Don't worry we are not bad people. I am Riku and this is Iori." The girl calmed down upon hearing their name.
"Wait... Are you Nanase Riku and Izumi Iori from Idolish7?" The girl question.
"Yes we are." Riku answered.
"My brother and I. We are big fan of yours. My brother would always play me your music whenever I feel down and it always cheer me up. My name's Natsuhiko Ayame "
"Thank you for the support Ayame." Riku rubbed the back of his head sheepishly, a tint red covered his cheek. "I am glad we could cheer you up with our songs." A smile brighten on the red head feature.
"Nanase-san your face is red like a tomato like you are being confess to or ask to go out on a date."
Riku's cheek puffed up, lips pursing into a pout upon hearing Iori's answer
"What are you doing out here alone Ayame? Your eyes, they can't see am I right?" Iori ask the question that was on his mind since they met the little girl.
Riku turn towards Iori upon hearing his question "Iori. Isn't that a rude question to ask?" Riku retorted.
Ayame shook her head. "It isn't rude Riku-san, Iori-san is right. My eyes are blind ever since I was born. I am here alone... because I ran away from the hospital...." Ayame's body tremble as she spoke. "I-I am afraid of the operation tomorrow to recover my sight." tears began to well up in Ayame's eyes, flowing down her cheek.
Iori was lost when he saw Ayame crying. He was never good at handling situation's like this. Especially with girls.
It was at that moment a familiar voice rang out beside him, Riku was singing their Unit song 'Fly Away' Iori quickly join in with the Red Head.
Upon hearing the song, Ayame stop crying. Clapping her hand when they were finish.
"Thank you Riku-san, Iori-san." Ayame thank the both of them, wiping the stray tears that were threatening to fall from his eyes.
"Y-You don't have to thank me. I just recalled that you mention hearing our song always cheer you up. I was just hoping by doing that that it'll help you cheer up." just like how Tenn would always do for him. Seeing a shadow of his past self in Ayame.
Ayame nodded her head as a smile spread across her lips as Riku smile himself.
Iori watch from the side, Nanase's wish, always trying his best to bring a smile to other's face was what filled his voice with that magic.
"Ayame. Take the operation, when you get better come and see me and Iori and the rest of our member perform live in our concert." Riku encouraged with a hand on her shoulder.
Ayame hesitated for a moment, feeling the warm supporting hand on her shoulder before she nodded. "I have always wanted to see your dance. I'll go for the operation so I could see how all of you look and watch your dance as well."
"It a promise then. I leave the front seat for you." Riku reach out his hand, hooking pinky with Ayame as a bright smile form on both their faces.
Iori smile seeing the warm scene playing out in front of him, he was about to remind Riku they had to help Ayame back to the hospital or they would be running late for an arrangement for dinner together with the team if the do not hurry.
"Ayame!" a voice came from behind the both of them.
Iori and Riku turn around to see a short black hair male about the age of six to eight, panting while standing behind them, he rushed towards Ayame pulling her into a hug.
"I finally found you! Don't run off by yourself again. We were all so worried when you disappeared suddenly." An image of Tenn scolding him whenever Riku exert himself flashes through Riku's mind when he saw the scene play out in front of him.
The boy soon turn back towards them seeming surprised to see Riku and Iori.
"My name is Natsuhiko Ichiro. T-Thank you for helping my sister. Sorry for the trouble she cause." The boy introduce himself bowing apologetically at the both of them.
Riku shook his head, waving his hand. "Ayame isn't any trouble. Glad you found her." Riku assured
"That right." Riku reach into his pocket pulling out his pen and notebook, tearing out a piece of paper signing on it before placing it in Ayame's hand. "This is the ticket for today special concert. As a souvenier"
Ayame felt the paper in her hand smiling as she held it close to her chest. "Thank you Riku-san, Iori-san."
She waved at the both of them, while holding her brother's hand following her brother back to the hospital.
"Get well soon Ayame! It a promise i see you at our next concert." Riku waved as Ayama and Ichiro waved back before their figure disappear into the street.
Riku glanced at the watch on his hand. "Ah! We are going to be late for the gathering." he was about to run when he felt a hand grabbing onto his wrist.
"Nanase-san. You know your own body condition. We shouldn't run." Iori reminded
"I be fine with a bit of running. I won't want to keep the other waiting." Riku spoke excitedly at the thought of eating together with the other member. Iori only sighed as he nodded while following behind Riku as the both of them left the alleyway to the arranged venue with their member.
A month later, at the date of their concert.
"Good Evening! Idolish7!" Riku's voice echoed through his microphone, while he scanned through the crowd
"Let all have a fun night tonight! We'll be bringing our song Restart Pointer. Enjoy!"
Loud cheers burst out from among the crowded as the light dimmed shining on the other member one by one befor the spot light shine on Riku. Who began singing and dancing. He spotted two familiar character amongst the crowed whose eyes were fixed on him. Riku smile widen, giving it his all till the concert ends.
When they were about to leave. Tsumugi handed Riku a letter. Two young kids left this for you and Iori.
Riku open the letter and began reading the content.
Riku-san, Iori-san
The operation was a sucess and my eye sight has recovered. I am finally able to see Idolish7 singing and performing with my own eyes. You all shine brightly like a rainbow. I am glad I got the chance to see it myself. It all thanks to you and Iori with the encouragement back then or I wouldn't have the courage to go for the operation.
Regards, Ayame.
Riku smile as he kept the letter.
"Rikkun who sent that letter." Tamaki question.
"A Secret. Let go. Sougo and the other are waiting for us." Riku quickly leave making a mental note to give iori the message as well.
