28 Desires (2/2)

”What?”

”Become an idol with me, Aria! The fame will let you show the world exactly who they really are.”

Instantly, Aria shook her head in denial. She wanted to do something to show people what her family was truly like, but she could never become an idol. Aria couldn't even speak to her old roommates, not to mention a huge crowd of people, and she didn't believe she had the figure to do so either.

”I can't...”

”Why not? It's been my dream ever since I was a little girl back in Japan. The fame, the glowing lights.”

”I'm not idol material... I'd just drag you down.”

Hearing what she said, Aika fell deep in thought. Although she didn't agree that Aria wasn't idol material, she knew that she wouldn't be able to change her mind. However, after several moments of thought, she remembered something she had heard the other day and had an idea of how to convince her to at least be part of show business.

”I heard something recently... something about Emma Song wanting to become an idol at Immortal Legends or even Golden Stars.”

When she heard this, Aria's head snapped up and looked at Aika before she shook her head again. ”Even if I want to, I can't. I've spent my entire life being taught how to be in business, I didn't even know idols existed until 2 years ago...”

After several moments and hesitating multiple times, Aika spoke quietly. ”How about... we start a company together and... you manage me?”

Aria blinked several times and then once the meaning behind Aika's words hit her, she slowly nodded her head. Admittedly, she had been interested in idols ever since moving to B City and learning what they were, but she hadn't seen any way she could enter the field without giving up on everything she'd spent her life learning.

”Okay... but, do you have any money for your half of the costs to start one? ...and I don't want to borrow from your parents.”

Aika nodded in agreement and smiled happily, she had thought it would take a lot more convincing to get Aria to agree to do this with her. ”I don't either! There's a competition with a huge prize soon, though... so I guess I just need to go win that.”