[Ibara was going to give him hell for it. But the rest of his unit was focused on their individual projects anyway, said Rinne, and doesn't the vice president of Cosmic Production think some of his idols deserve a break? Filming a drama isn't the same promoting an album or doing a concert, but his schedule was super packed, and now he thinks he's getting a fever or something. Since he feels soooo sick and tired, t should be okay for him to rest for a few days before he starts recording for their new single, right, Vice Prez?
With the power of sheer annoyance, Rinne managed to get a disgruntled yes. Of course he did. Favors aren't easy to earn, but once someone owes him, he never forgets. He was the one who arranged for Niki's dance lessons, Kohaku's variety show filming, and HiMERU's photoshoots to fall on the very same long weekend. He was the one who endorsed Ai to that ryokan in Izu. So as long as the owner kept Rinne's secrets, Rinne didn't mind being quiet about his. Rinne's image was never great anyway — not like Ai's. It must be more difficult for her to pull this off without causing suspicion. She must be stressed from all the hiding and all the planning...
Ugh. He's going to hug her so much after this.
If Rinne can figure out how to handle this.
What is he doing? He's never been to a ryokan. Do private hot baths in the open air really feel as good as they seem? He remembers sneaking out to bathe in the river by the mountains, but that isn't quite the same. After all, he'd never been with a woman before. He doesn't know what will torture him more: the long ride to the onsen where he can't so much as look at her, or the first night in their shared room where he'll bare all his inexperience and shame as he breaks his own rules before he can even remember them. The guilt settles in before they even arrive. Yes, he's being impulsive. Yes, he's being irresponsible. Playing a delinquent is one thing, but an idol — no, the leader of his people shouldn't act like this. But when he thinks about Ai and how she's willing to do this with him despite everything, his face can't help but burn up to his ears.
...Oh, they're here.
Even as it rains, Rinne tries to be normal. He brings his own luggage down, pulls his hoodie up, and— And, well—
What is she doing? Shouldn't she be freaking out, too? It's kind of pissing him off! Is he the one who's excited?]
How the hell are you so calm? Doncha know we're getting the order all wrong?
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With the power of sheer annoyance, Rinne managed to get a disgruntled yes. Of course he did. Favors aren't easy to earn, but once someone owes him, he never forgets. He was the one who arranged for Niki's dance lessons, Kohaku's variety show filming, and HiMERU's photoshoots to fall on the very same long weekend. He was the one who endorsed Ai to that ryokan in Izu. So as long as the owner kept Rinne's secrets, Rinne didn't mind being quiet about his. Rinne's image was never great anyway — not like Ai's. It must be more difficult for her to pull this off without causing suspicion. She must be stressed from all the hiding and all the planning...
Ugh. He's going to hug her so much after this.
If Rinne can figure out how to handle this.
What is he doing? He's never been to a ryokan. Do private hot baths in the open air really feel as good as they seem? He remembers sneaking out to bathe in the river by the mountains, but that isn't quite the same. After all, he'd never been with a woman before. He doesn't know what will torture him more: the long ride to the onsen where he can't so much as look at her, or the first night in their shared room where he'll bare all his inexperience and shame as he breaks his own rules before he can even remember them. The guilt settles in before they even arrive. Yes, he's being impulsive. Yes, he's being irresponsible. Playing a delinquent is one thing, but an idol — no, the leader of his people shouldn't act like this. But when he thinks about Ai and how she's willing to do this with him despite everything, his face can't help but burn up to his ears.
...Oh, they're here.
Even as it rains, Rinne tries to be normal. He brings his own luggage down, pulls his hoodie up, and— And, well—
What is she doing? Shouldn't she be freaking out, too? It's kind of pissing him off! Is he the one who's excited?]
How the hell are you so calm? Doncha know we're getting the order all wrong?