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“Everyone, congratulations for surpassing the views of TRIGGER's evening show!”
Small pops was then heard and rainbow colored confettis fell from above, slowly drifting underneath the group of seven. The three people in suits then clapped their hands in unison, along with it were a bunch of ‘congratulations’. Everyone are overjoyed, smiled wide and proudly in front of them, cheeks a little flushed red yet continued to answer a ‘thank you’ and ‘thank you for your hard works as well’.
Today is the day where IDOLiSH7 finally surpassed the views of TRIGGER's evening show with the rivals in the same level as them, and not at how it was before when they were down on one knee because of the claws of a certain agency.
As a real celebration and genuine happiness, finally without guilt within, Banri and the president readied a feast for the boys that only they can have tonight. Just a simple Japanese cuisine dishes along with the oldies' favorite alcoholic drinks and juices for the minors.
After the greeting, the boys along Tsumugi, Banri and the president digged in the food. All trying the different dishes served in front of them. And of course, with Yamato and Sogo already feasting on the drinks, making the little party loud and fired up a little earlier than expected.
For a moment Tsumugi looked back at the boys, before she suddenly broke the fun for a moment.
“Ah, that's right! We better thank Mitsuki-san too.”
“Eh? M-me?”
“That's right! Majority of the fans who watches ‘An IDOLiSH Night With You’ claimed that the reason why they kept watching is because of Mitsuki-san's MCing skills and brotherly but cute vibe that connects everyone together. It makes the show more enjoyable. Some also said they love it when you do funny challenges with Yamato-san and Nagi-san.”
Mitsuki did not respond as he was processing everything he heard from their manager. Thoughts such as— ‘You have to be kidding me...’ and ‘I finally did it! I am actually useful for everyone.’. Despite those thoughts, he doesn't know whether he believe it or not. Not because he doesn't trust Tsumugi, that could never be the case! He just can't believe that in his entire life, he is able to receive a praise as big as that and that he, someone with no exceptional talent was able to achieve such thing.
“Nii-san, that's great! Your talent is continuously being noticed and appreciated!”, his little brother Iori immediately responded as soon as he heard what Tsumugi has said. Along with this was a soft genuine smile and a tap from his hand.
“Congrats, Mitsuki! I'm happy for you!”, Riku then followed the compliment with his usual bright and soft smile that relaxes your body by just looking at it.
“Mikki, you did well! Thank you for your hard work... and congrats! I'll give you one of my King Puddings!”, Tamaki proudly said while reaching a bottle of his half-ate pudding to Mitsuki.
“Ahaha... That's right Mitsuki-kun, congratulations.”, a flushed and drunken down Sogo then followed and clasped his hands together. Despite being under the influence of alcohol, he was able to give the older a gentle smile.
“Congrats, Mitsu. I told you didn't I? Everyone is glad to have you around. Onii-san is happy for you.”, those were the words from his other members that followed right after Riku— Tamaki, Sogo, lastly Yamato who is also in his drunken state but not as worse as Sogo's.
They all gave him a reassuring and proud grin, and small taps in his shoulders. Mitsuki was overjoyed at this sight and moment, due to this, he do not know how to respond accordingly to all of the members' affection since he was still in his so-called ‘pathetic’ state.
Earlier before the announcement, he locked himself in his room only with the presence of certain man. He kept silent the entire time the both of them were inside. He was sat on the edge of his bed while the other was on the mat, staring at the older with great worry and concern written all over that pretty face of his.
Nagi wanted to ask him a lot of questions, but he cannot utter a word for Mitsuki already threatened the taller that he'll kick him out once he does. He doesn't want to leave Mitsuki alone— if he cannot let him spill what has happened, then he silently swore he'll stay at his side for a while to make him feel that he wasn't alone.
When the image of Mitsuki's dim room came back to his mind, and seeing the amount of happiness in Mitsuki's eyes. He can't help but smile tenderly and look at him from afar, as if he wanted to shout right at that very moment and say “Congratulations, Mitsuki. I am the most happiest person to hear that you've received such praise!”, maybe pull him into a tight hug like he did when Mitsuki broke down, and right after he was consoled by Mr. Shimooka, or just simply shower him with things he knew he'd like as a gift for his milestone.
But he was lost on what to do. Not because he's unhappy for the news nor he doesn't care. It was because he feels that at that moment, all of his love for his ‘friend’ is overflowing to the point that he cannot choose one simple thing to express his love for him.
Nagi loves it when Mitsuki gets praised, he gets to see that never changing smile illuminating the sunshine. He loves it when Mitsuki talks and sings more, hearing that melodic and gentle voice of his soothes him to the bone— making him feel as if he was just a child being showered with love. He loves it when Mitsuki touches him, a little skin ship from a hug or a playful punch would do, it's like he's a jewel in the wild. He loves Mitsuki— everything about Mitsuki. Everything, even his ‘pathetic side’. He loves him more than he can put it into words or actions.
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When 11:00 pm came, most of the people (specifically the minors) has left and went to their respective rooms for rest. First was Riku with the persuasion of Iori, followed by Tamaki who got scared knowing his Iorin or Rikkun isn't there to shield him from a drunk Sogo. Then it was Mitsuki.
Mitsuki wasn't that drunk nor was he tired, he simply just left a little earlier to gather the thoughts and the things he learned today. Earliest in the morning was from an IDOLiSH7 fan who made a hate tweet for him because his voice was so annoying, that the other members can't get enough screentime and how he's trying to ‘copy’ Mr. Shimooka and Re:vale's Momo. And lastly before the day ends was when Tsumugi told him the reason of An IDOLiSH Night With You's growth was him.
His thoughts were currently slowly consuming him, not until he was disturbed with a small knock on his door. He didn't respond at first not until— “Mitsuki? Are you awake?”
Hearing his voice, the older immediately stood up and hurried towards the door.
“Uh? Yeah. What's up Nagi? Is there something wrong?”
“Oh no, no. There's nothing to worry about.”, Nagi assured since it was true that nothing was up negatively— fortunately, only on a positive way.
“But... Can I stay inside for a while? I want to have a talk with you.”
After this, Mitsuki let the taller in his room and gently closed it right after he entered. They both sat by side on his bed, orange hues fixated on the floor. Even though it was a norm for the pair of friends, he didn't knew why he felt embarrassed by the situation that he can't look at his ocean hues.
After a moment of silence, Nagi decided to talk.
“Mitsuki, congratulations.”
“Eh? Where is that coming fro—”
“Mitsuki... Mitsuki is finally receiving more than a hand full compliments.”, when he looked back, he saw a different than the usual Nagi.
Mitsuki then stopped on his tracks, eyes widening with what he heard from the blonde. His eyes went to the direction of the younger's figure— sitting beside him.
Nagi paused for a moment to look back at the older one. And the look in his eyes, it was not the usual look that he'd just give anyone— it was a lit-up, sparkling ocean eyes full of love and joy.
Without any warnings, he held Mitsuki in his arms. Tightly but not that tight to hurt him, and softly but not that loose to let go of him. Mitsuki was unable to comprehend whatever is happening at this moment. He just let Nagi enter his room then all of a sudden, he's right there, face resting on the taller's chest with those slender pale arms hooked onto his waist and back, and fingers running through the strands of his hair.
“Nagi...? What's wrong?”
“There is nothing wrong Mitsuki, there is nothing.”
Nagi once again paused for the moment. Slightly letting go of Mitsuki, but still staying a little in the embrace. His eyes, fixated only to the man right in front of him. Oh the way those big eyes of Mitsuki's shone, also with a hint of curiosity in his eyes as to for why Nagi reacted that way.
Nagi giggled a little by the older's response, “It's just that... I am truly overjoyed at the moment. And for unknown circumstances, my mind cannot process a million of words to express how proud and happy I am for you.”
Mitsuki didn't bothered to respond, all he knew was that there are tears flowing out of his eyes. Which the other immediately took noticed of and brushed them off Mitsuki's eyes. He then gently caressed the older's cheeks and rested his forehead on him. With a gentle smile on his face, Nagi closed his eyes. On the other hand, the other lets the tears he's been holding back to flow as they want, still with the younger brushing his tears away.
“Mitsuki, don't be sad anymore...”
Mitsuki eyes widened upon hearing Nagi talk, his eyes then moved towards where he was— still with their foreheads touching each other. Seeing the little frown on Nagi's face, he let out a giggle.
“Oh, Mitsuki. What's wrong?”, Nagi questioned before pulling up his face away from Mitsuki.
He first giggled as a response before answering, “I-idiot... It's not like I was sad so I cried. I cried because I was happy.”
“Then, that's good. Mitsuki deserves this kind of feeling.”
“... You— I thought you're speechless, how can you say so many embarrassing words...”
“Oh, but it is true that i'm speechless. I believe the words I am saying is still not enough to express how much I am happy for your achievement.”
“Na— you idiot, what are you saying...”
“It's true Mitsuki...”
Nagi, is someone who is naturally showing his affection towards everyone through words and physical contact. Mitsuki is aware of that, he knows more than anyone from the group does. And he is aware that not everyone can do such thing. But in the end, he is also human like them with eyes— eyes that speak from the bottom of the heart.
Even if he isn't the usual ‘OH! Congratulations Mitsuki!!’ or the guy who'd barge right into his room without knocking, take him out of bed if necessary and pull him into a tight hug. Mitsuki knows, is aware and can feel his love.
And with just one look, Mitsuki is easily assured of the younger's feelings— that he was indeed genuinely happy, proud of him for everything and how thankful he is to have him in his life.
Mitsuki giggled one final time and leaned into Nagi's face.
“Thank you, Nagi. I love you too.”
Nagi just smiled, stared back into his eyes and admire the beauty in front of him.