Chapter 9:

She: Beautiful

That One Fan


''That caterpillar will one day become a butterfly''

The caterpillar their whole life is in search of beauty, but as soon as they grow up to be an adult its beauty reveals and becomes a butterfly. Showing that if you don't deserve them at their worst, you don't deserve them at their best.

Being famous and recognizable by everyone comes with advantages and disadvantages. Hina's popularity skyrocketing due to the recent news about the disbanding of LUCKY. Everyone wanted to interview their most popular idol within the group and Hina was one of the popular ones. 

It also doesn't help the fact that Hina's face is so recognizable, with her face on all advertisements and billboards. Her face was the definition of beauty, she's way too beautiful.

''Get in the toilet right now'' 

- Hina dragged Eri into the toilets with her, luckily they were the only two

''You can't just say my name out loud like that in front of everyone'' Hina's face in anger

- Eri frowns in front of Hina

Knowing that she did something wrong, Hina was so mad. As Hina trying to strategize how to get out of this situation. Hina had to sneak her way out of the station, but how was the issue?

''Eri is there anything in your bag?'' A stressed Hina asks Eri

Hina out of desperation asks Eri for help. Eri looks for something inside her bag to help with sneaking Hina out.

''Erm, I have this scarf'' 

- Hina's eyes sparkled at the sight of the scarf

''I knew you were somewhat useful'' 

''Somewhat? Is that an insult?'' Eri was puzzled about why Hina dissed her

''Yes you were the one that got me into this situation idiot'' Hina still frustrated with Eri 

''Hand me that scarf and we both get out of here'' 

''How will we get into the centre of Tokyo then?'' 

- Eri stressed, how they get to the centre of Tokyo

''We'll quickly get a private cab, I have an app on my phone that calls one if an accident like this happens'' Hina assures Eri of the situation 

Hina puts on the scarf that Eri gave to her. Covering her face she couldn't see much so Eri had to guide the famous idol out of the station into the private cab. They both rush to get out as people stare at them weirdly especially why Hina has a scarf over her head.

''Are we out yet?'' Hina questioned Eri

''No we are close though, no fans just people that have weird looks'' 

But as soon as Eri said that 

Fans of Hina quickly swarm into the next platform. Eri hears the fans saying ''She went over here holding someone's hand''. Eri hearing this puts Hina's covered face onto her so that everyone can only see the backside of Hina. 

'' We are almost out of here I can see the cab'' 

Hina's face was directly onto Eri's chest area hence breathing was a little tough. But they had completed their mission of exiting the station successfully. Eri opens the cab door and they both got in, hurriedly.

-Hina takes the scarf off her face 

''Go, Go, Go, Centre of Tokyo'' Eri yelled to the cab driver

''Wait there were two people'' Cab driver confused 

The cab driver as fast as possible drove off with the two girls. Legally manoeuvring around the traffic to get into central Tokyo. As soon as the cab driver got into the centre he had no idea where to go so he asked Hina ''Where should I drive to?'' 

''The safest place for me to go is most definitely the agency building''

''Krystal Agency building'' Hina answered

''So are you both like idols?'' The private cab driver questioned Hina and Eri

''No we are just staff members for the agency'' Eri lied on behalf of Hina 

After a couple more minutes of driving, they finally reach the agency building. Both Eri and Hina get out of the cab, as Hina already paid for the cab with tip on her phone. Eri is back again to the place where she 'failed' the audition.

-Eri is getting flashbacks and bad memories and wanted a change of scenery 

''Hina I don't think I could go in the agency building'' 

''Eri it's okay, but this is the safest place I can be at'' 

- Hina understood why Eri didn't want to go back in 

Eri wanted to go somewhere else within central Tokyo other than the agency. The closest place where it would be safe for someone like Hina to be was a close by Japanese restaurant.  

''We can go to the restaurant'' Eri spoke to Hina

''But my disguise has to change, okay wait out here I'll change my outfit in the building''

''I'll be back'' Hina tried to soothe Eri by going to a different location with her 

As the evening came by, it was already 6 in the evening. By this time was the most popular time for young teens and partygoers to be out and about especially in areas such as Shinjuku and Shibuya.

But a time like this to be out in Tokyo with a famous star idol is dangerous but hopefully, us two will be safe together. 

As soon as Eri started thinking about danger. Hina comes back with a new outfit and disguise, a hat this time to cover up her hair, a new coloured facemask and glasses to cover that recognizable face. 

''Okay let's go to that restaurant, where was it again'' 

- Hina searches on her phone 

''It's just a 5-minute walk from here'' 

- Hina said it calmly even though inside she was nervous that maybe she will get recognized again

''Eri where are you?'' Hina didn't know where Eri was even though she was right in front of her 

''Here'' Eri spoke up quietly 

As they both walk in unity with their hands holding together as if they were girl-friends. But even with the full disguise, hat, glasses and facemask. Hina's beauty still stood out to everyone walking by taking a glimpse at her. Holding hands with a ghostly figure with no presence at all that was Eri.

- After the 5-minute walk they finally reached the restaurant 

''Yay we are here I'm hungry for some food'' Eri was excited

''I haven't eaten since Lunchtime at 12'' Hina also excited about the food 

But as soon as they entered the restaurant, they were greeted by the waiters of course. They sat near the kitchen where it was fully revealed. All the aromas of the ramen, sushi, katsu-dons and tempuras were filling up the restaurant it smelt so delicious. 

The kitchen was revealed to all the people within the restaurant. Eri saw a familiar face again, but this time as a chef instead of a regular person. As soon as he glanced up at the other people in the restaurant. He saw Eri instantly as his eyes went in her direction like a compass.

- They were next to the kitchen right by his cooking station so he could talk to Eri

''Hey Eri, where did you go after the audition?''

''Oh Ryo, I went home and got miserable'' Eri answered

''I saw the video of your audition go viral'' Ryo whispered to Eri 

''Who's this with you?'' Ryo questioned

''It's Hina'' Eri whispered back to Ryo

''Hina?'' Ryo was shocked and spoke up louder than expected

As everyone in the restaurant turned their heads around and stared at Eri and Hina's table as soon as Ryo said, Hina. Hina puts her hands over her face and facepalms onto the table when everyone turned their heads. 

That face is on all the advertisements, even the name alone 'Hina' makes people recognize her...