A request from Wattpad. Just posted this here to share. :lol:
Meeting My Idol
Chapter 1: Signature
It wouldn't be too appealing if ever she'd be seen in just a plain V-neck shirt topped with a gray hoodie jacket and a pair of jeans which neither couldn't be classified as skinny nor baggy. It wouldn't be too appealing for Fujie Reina but for times like this, she desired not to be too appealing. For one last look at her enormous mirror, she turned around and smiled. After that, she put on a face mask and a pair of simple round eyeglasses to complete today's get-up.
Reina got her sling bag and left for the door. Wearing no make-up has somewhat bothered her for a bit. "What if someone recognizes me?" She thought to herself. But it is too late to back-off.
She left to take a ride on a bus. She doesn't normally ride public vehicles like this. She has a car but using it isn't convenient this time. Sitting on the second to the farthest seat, Reina looked at the peaceful weekend morning outside the window. It is Saturday today and a really good day to spend time doing what one really wants and that's the same case with her.
The thirty-minute ride felt a somehow faster and soon she found herself walking into the streets until she saw from a distance the place she was looking for...
Many teenagers gathered over the open field where there are stalls spread everywhere. Magazines, comic books, light novel issues, figurines, keychains, costumes, posters and other merchandise goods have been fleeting everywhere. Reina walked into the comic book stall because it is the one with the least people. The line only consisted of about three people and she followed the line.
The joyful snickers of the people there made her heart flutter. It is good to see the people who enjoy the same stuff you enjoy. There were genuine smiles on their faces especially when they got to see some new items which they can add up to their collections. Reina stopped from her daydream when she heard someone call, "Miss?! You're next!"
She walked in front of the stall and her eyes roamed into the piles of comic books around. The stall owner smiled at her before greeting her.
"Irrashaimase!"
She smiled and adjusted her glasses before speaking. "How much would this one cost?" She asked as she pointed to a certain comic book.
"That's on sale and you can buy it for only 1000 yen."
"Really? Then, how about the nine more volumes? Does it cost the same?"
"Yes, Ma'am! All in all, you can get the package for only 10000 yen. And a free autograph from its maker."
Reina smiled from ear-to-ear with her eyes gawking at the girl. "Then, I'll--Why are you staring at me?"
She asked before giving the 10000 yen to the girl. "You look familiar!"
"M--Me?!?"
"Yeah, Fuji--"
"Noooo! W--We just met! I--I'm not..."
"FUJIE REINA-SAMAAAAA!!" The sales lady said before squeaking out in joy. Reina got alarmed and started to dash away from the crowd, leaving the comic books behind. The people's eyes swarmed around her, showering her with the attention she tried not to get. She ran swiftly but someone caught her hand which caused her to stop...
"W--What!?" She turned to face the person but was shocked to see a red-faced girl catching her breath.
"I ran this far to give you this and you're going to raise your voice at me!" The girl said before handing to her a paper bag. Reina saw a couple of fans running towards their direction.
"We'll handle that later... For the meantime... RUN!!" She grabbed the girl's wrist and dashed off with her until they managed to lose the persistent followers.
They ended up hiding into a shrine and Reina sat up on an empty bench. The girl sat behind her as sweat flowed all over her face. "That's close!"
Reina sighed out of relief and smiled at the panting girl beside her. "Anyways... Thanks! I was saved!".
"Just... what was going on? I was just about to hand you this. Why are they following you... and who are you?!" The girl asked out of confusion.
"Well..." Reina removed her face mask and eyeglasses. The girl's eyes widened after seeing the sweaty face behind the lame disguise. She gasped and covered her mouth with her hands. "This is who I am..."
"F--Fujie Reina!" The girl finally managed to say. "Is this true? Or am I dreaming?" She pinched herself but it hurt so that means this is perfectly true!
"Thank you." Reina breathed as she moved close to the girl and wiped the sweat on her face with her handkerchief. "What's your name?"
"H--Haruka... Ishida Haruka."
"Harukyan~"
"Harukyan?"
Reina nodded. The girl blushed. "That's what I'll call you! Thanks for this! Wait... What is this--Ahh!! The books!! Thanks, Harukyan!!"
"No, I should be the one to thank you! I--I'm your fan honestly, Fujie-san!" Haruka confessed.
"Really? But you didn't recognize me when I was wearing the face mask." Reina chuckled. "Okay, then I'll give you something in return... A token for saving me..."
She rummaged through her bag before holding up a dream catcher on her hands. "This is the only thing I have brought over... I wonder if it is fine?"
"It is!! Thank you so much, Fujie-san!" The girl accepted the dream catcher and held it with much care.
Reina searched inside the paper bag. She brought out the first volume of the book and flipped the cover, "I thought there's a free signature..."
The girl blushed very red. "Ah! I forgot! Sashihara-san didn't remind me." Haruka grabbed the volume from her before showing a sign pen.
"Wait! What are you--"
But before Reina finished her words Haruka had already signed on the page. She smiled shyly at Reina before handing the book back.
"Masaka..." Reina examined the curly signature. "You made this?!"
"As much as I don't want anyone to know, yes, I'm the one who made that." Said Haruka. "But please keep it a secret from anyone. I'm just starting my career and I'm planning to keep a mystery identity for the mean time."
"Sure sure.." Reina smiled at her. "I'm glad to meet you! But... may I ask why is this sold on a very low price?"
"Well... That one's the first series I made and it was also self-produced. The company who provides for my finances wanted to get rid of that as soon as possible. That copy was the last one. I personally like that first one the best. That book was the one I put my effort and all my heart--Wait. Why am I telling you this?" She laughed awkwardly. "Never mind..."
"I'll take good care of this. I promise..." Reina said before placing the paper bag carefully inside her sling bag.
"Thank you, Fujie-san..."
"Fujie-san is too formal. Reina would be fine, Harukyan~"
She smiled at Reina. "So, would it be fine if I call you..."
Haruka whispered the nickname into the girl's ears and it made Reina smile.
"Ii yo. I like it."
TBC...