My Idol Part 2

“Is Yuka your name?”

“No. She was my old friend. Thank you, Ryuji-san!”

“By the way, don't you want to become a musician like me? I think I can see some potential in you,” said Ryuji-san.

“Thank you for that but I just can't see myself standing on stage and doing things like Ryuji-san did.”

“You don't have to become like me. You can just express your music in your own way. Do you want to hear a big story about me before I become who I am today?”

I feel like I have become more distracted from my study. Although, this is my chance to know more about my favorite artist.

“I will hear it.”

“Alright. The reason I want to become a musician is I want to become a rich person. I want everyone to know me. But, you know what? I can't even sing properly. I don't know how to play any instrument at all. So, I try to learn to sing at the river near my house everyday. At that time, I was only 15 years old. Day by day, my singing slowly improved. I also learned how to play guitar from my friend. One day, a black suit found me singing at my usual place. He said he can make me a famous person in the world. I was still naïve at that time, blindly agreeing to his recommendation. Without knowing, my life turned to the other side. When my parents found out about this, I still remember that I once was kicked out of the house. I still believe that my decision is correct. A man that found me the other day provided a place for me to stay and try to help me make a debut. In the end, my debut completely failed even with popular lyricist and composer’s help. Many people said that my singing is out of tune and I am still underage. That time, I feel I have made a big mistake in my life. A man who once said will help me debut, suddenly disappeared. I don't have a home to go back to anymore. When I try to go back to my parent’s home, they have already moved to another place. I am left alone. Until one person is knocking on my life, I can feel a light coming back to my life. She is the one who helped me get back to my feet. She is also the one who introduced me to the producer who teaches me how to compose songs myself. That’s how my legend began. Now, she has become my wife. Until today, I am still thankful to her for making my life brighter.”

Ryuji-san, who is telling his own life story with happiness at the beginning, tears slowly falling down from his eyes.

“How about your parents?” I am curious about his relationship with his parents.

“Thankfully, our relationship has become normal again. It's all because of my wife again. She is the one who initiated that I should come to my parent’s house and sing in front of their house. Although it's a bit embarrassing, I want to tell my feelings to my parents. Now, I always bring them out to dinner every weekend.”

“It's so cool.”

Not all people can become a successful person in one shot. His journey just shows how his hard work helped him to become big, especially when there is someone who is always supporting him.

“Don't you have someone who is always supporting you?” Ryuji-san suddenly asked me.

“No more. She always supported whatever I did, especially about music. Now, I just focus on my life, leaving behind that memory.”

“I don't know what happened but I think you should treasure her feelings carefully. In the old times, she always supported you. Although now she is not by your side, you need to treasure it,” said Ryuji-san.

“Treasure it?”

“The feeling that helps you live. That is the important value that helps you go through your own life.”

The feeling.

“Ken, can you make a song for me when you grow up?”

“Why are you crying, young man?” asked Ryuji-san.

What is this? Why do I suddenly remember about her? Why am I crying? What is this feeling?

“I am sorry if I am disturbed you.”

“It's okay, Ryuji-san.”

“Now, it's my time to leave. Thank you for spending your time with me. What is your name by the way?”

“Takahashi Ken.”