Gaku froze on the spot with two bowls of soba in his hands. "Izumi Otouto... and Kujou Riku?!?" Gaku had to take a second to confirm it was Riku in that disguise, but Iori had spoken his name just now, so it was definitely the demon idol.

Normally when someone recognised Yaotome Gaku at the soba shop, he would brush it off and say "Nah, I'm not as handsome as him". This time he totally forgot about it, especially when one of the guys in front of him was Kujou Riku.

"Enjoy your food." Gaku set down the bowls. It was still his job. He could not disturb customers, but he definitely would not let them leave after they were done.

When the two were full, Gaku came to sit with them. He was ready. Ready to fight with Kujou until he could arrange for the guy to meet with Tenn. The tension between TRIGGER's leader and the solo idol was high. Gaku didn't like him one bit. He was only doing this because of Tenn. "I see you have recovered, Kujou Riku."

Riku thought there was no point in being the 'demon idol' here. Plus, he owed TRIGGER for saving him. "I thank you and I am sorry for putting you through the trouble, Yaotome-san."

Gaku's eyes went wide. He was not expecting Kujou to be polite. Then a rush of anger surged through him when he thought about that time at Music Festa.

"Do you realise how much Tenn was worried about you? And look what you did to him. You hurt him." Gaku tried hard to keep his anger in check and conveyed it through words. What made Gaku cool down a little was when Riku got up from his chair and bowed deeply. "I apologise for hurting TRIGGER. And I wish to say that to Tenn-nii as well."

Tenn-nii? This guy, is he just acting..? Gaku directed his gaze to Iori instead. Izumi Otouto is hanging out with him though. Just what the hell is going on? Iori realised Gaku was searching for answers so he decided to speak. "He is sincere, Yaotome-san." Iori was about to explain Riku's messed up emotions. He was stopped by Riku trying to do it himself for the first time ever.

Riku took off his contact lenses, revealing his dead red eyes. "I... can't really feel, Yaotome-san." He took a pause. "I do what I need to do on stage and I am told to not associate with other idols." Gaku would not believe it if Riku's eyes were not looking so blank.

"....seriously?" Gaku wasn't sure how he should respond. A guy who can't feel? That's just messed up! Gaku's anger turned into astonishment. He could not possibly get angry at a doll. Gaku just wanted one last confirmation.

"Tenn and I sleep together almost every night."

Iori's face immediately turned pink. "Fwah?!!" Kujou just sat still. He blinked and tilted his head. "What are you trying to say, Yaotome-san?"

Gaku facepalmed hard. You've got to be kidding me. TRIGGER leader blurted out his private information (yes, it was true) to get some reactions out of Riku. Most people would be like Iori, but Riku was Tenn's twin brother. He expected more dramatic reactions. He had confirmed it. This sad man in front of him was real.

"It's impressive that you can hang out with him, Izumi Otouto." Gaku turned to Iori. Iori was relieved that Gaku had come to understand more about Riku.

"Honestly, Kujou-san really is hopeless. I can't just leave him like that." Iori teased Riku. Obviously, Riku did not understand what was going on.

"I'll make this clear," Gaku got serious once again. "Tenn has been desperately wanting to talk to you for a long time, so next week, come to this shop around closing time again. Got it?"

"Understood." Riku replied like when he got orders from his manager or his father.

"Good, see you next week then."

~~

Gaku could not take his mind off Kujou Riku whom he had met two days ago. He has not told Tenn about the coincidental meeting. It was just too sad. Tenn would be horrified to see his brother acting mindlessly like a robot...

During the practice break, Gaku decided to make his way to his old man's office. The leader remembered Riku said he was performing on stage 'as told'. He could not bear it. People should be able to sing freely from the heart! Gaku barged into the office. This is for his sake, and Tenn's.

Sousuke gave his son an annoyed look. "Old man, is there any way you can shut down Kujou Riku?" Gaku asked, sounding demanding.

"Idiot son, if I could do that, I would have done it a long time ago." Sousuke spoke while drinking what seemed to be sakura cola.

Gaku raged. "What!! I thought you loved to use that media prowess of yours?!?"

"Listen, son." Sousuke slammed down his glass. A little more force and he would have cracked it. "The family name 'Kujou'. Don't ever mess with them. They are extremely dangerous. Trying to touch them would be risky even for TRIGGER."

"DAMN IT!" Gaku was so frustrated. He threw the door open and got out of the room just to be met by Ryuu, walking along the corridor.

~~

"Gaku, what happened?"

Ryuu asked when Gaku walked back with him to the practice room.

"Your mind seems to be somewhere else during practice, Gaku." The TRIGGER centre approached the leader and stared. "Are you hiding something?"

Gaku looked away. He knew he had to tell Tenn eventually. Even though he was usually blunt, Gaku cared a lot about Tenn.

"Gaku?" Tenn pulled Gaku's shirt around his waist. He was getting worried. Gaku took a deep breath, then let it out slowly.

"I met Kujou... and Izumi Otouto at night of the Sound Ship."

Tenn was stunned. "You met Riku? Is he okay?!?" He remembered that Riku was sent to the hospital that day.

"He seemed fine, but..." Gaku leaned his back against the wall. He began to tell Ryuu and Tenn what happened. Both of them had the same face Gaku had that day.

"Poor boy..." said Ryuu.

"Riku..." Why do you have to go through all this pain and suffering?

Gaku pulled sad Tenn into a hug. "I told him to come next week. You two can meet then." Gaku smiled a little as Tenn thanked him.

"What happened to Kujou-kun at Sound Ship?" asked Ryuu.

"He has a problem with his lungs. It was severe when we were kids." Tenn explained. "It scares me every time he pulls off those dance moves on stage." The boy remained in Gaku's embrace.

"So he's messed up both physically and mentally." Gaku blurted out what he had on his mind. Ryuu panicked. "Gaku!"

Tenn stomped on Gaku's foot, making him shout in pain. "Absolutely tactless. You'd better come over tonight. I shall give you a lecture about talking to people." Tenn pushed Gaku away. "Let's resume practice!"

Ryuu had to hold Gaku back when Tenn went to put music on. "Oi, you damn brat!!"

~~

-The night of the meeting-

Riku had work outside of town until late that day. He was on the train back. This is bad. By the time I get to the soba shop, it will be too late...

Kujou, in his usual look of disguise, sat in a private cabin, trying not to worry too much, but then he thought about how his twin brother would be sad. He was stressed. His feelings from somewhere inside his heart started to resurface again, like that day he cried, or the times he spent with Iori. He was tired from work too, and that made Riku's condition worse. He had to take some oxygen from the portable tank from time to time.

Tenn-nii, please wait for me.

Riku felt like he would be less restless if Iori was here with him. Somehow, he felt like he could seldom get a sense of enjoyment by spending time with I6's centre. The redhead decided to try texting him.

Riku: Iori, are you busy?

Soon, his phone buzzed.

Iori: I'm doing my homework. Can we talk later?

Riku's heart sank. I guess this is disappointment... ah, it's gone again. He didn't reply to Iori so he would not distract the boy.

Riku stepped out of the train at 9:30 PM, which was half an hour after the time they were supposed to meet. I'll need around half an hour to get there.

~~

"That bastard!" Gaku being classic, slammed the wooden table, making the tea in the cups almost spill.

"Calm down, Gaku. Kujou-kun might be caught up with something." Ryuu tried his best to lighten up the air around them. Gaku was frustrated, and Tenn was worried. He was at a loss of what to do.

At 9:49 PM, Tenn stood up. "Let's go home. I don't think he will show up." Tenn said with a straight face but his voice was clearly shaken. Gaku rushed to pull Tenn's arm back when Tenn started walking away from the table.

At that moment, the shop door was pushed open. The boy with black eyes entered, panting.

Tenn yelled, "Riku!" and dashed over to help the tired Riku to his seat. Riku took off his disguise. "S-sorry *huff* I'm late..."

"You took your sweet time, Kujou." Gaku hissed.

"Why are you like this, Riku?!?" Tenn grew even more worried. He patted Riku's back, hoping it would ease some of his twin brother's pain. Riku was trying to steady his breathing by drawing in deep breaths. It wasn't working too well, so he had to get some oxygen, which surprised both Gaku and Ryuu a bit.

After he felt a little better, Riku started explaining. "I took a taxi, but there was some sort of accident on the road near here, so *puff* I ran."

"Baka!" Tenn hugged Riku tight. "Don't put yourself in danger like that!"

"I'm fine, Tenn-nii." Tenn was expecting a wide smile. When they were little, Riku used to say, 'I'm fine!' while beaming. Right now, Riku only gave him a very small smile with emotionless eyes. Tenn hugged Riku even tighter. Oh Riku you poor boy... what happened to you?

Ryuu and Gaku were happy to see the twins finally reunited. Sure, it was depressing, especially for Tenn, to see Riku changed in a bad way, but at least they were together again. The three talked about how they grew up, how TRIGGER was formed, Tenn and Gaku's dating life, and now, Riku had to talk about himself too, and things took a serious turn.

"Kujou," Gaku stared at the redhead. "Why do you follow Kujou Takamasa's order?"

"...." Riku was quiet for a while before answering. "I was raised by him. He took care of me and promised my parents would live a good life."

Tenn dropped his cup of tea and gasped.

"Tenn-nii?!" Riku quickly turned to look at Tenn.

The pink-haired boy went pale. Does Riku not know...?

"Tenn, what's wrong?" Ryuu patted Tenn's back. Gaku squeezed his date's hand.

"B-but Riku... our parents..."

Riku tilted his head in confusion.

"They both passed away, Riku."

Riku felt like someone was squeezing his heart for a few seconds before that feeling disappeared. Then he felt it again. TRIGGER could tell from Riku's expression that he didn't know.

Riku might have lost contact with his family since he went away with Takamasa but they were still dear to him. They once made him the happiest boy in the world. Riku's eyes started to become cloudy. Soon, tears flowed down his cheeks, and he buried his face in his hands.

Father, why didn't you tell me!? Tenn-nii was left all alone, father! So why? WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY??!??!??

Riku cried loudly and screamed in pain. "Tenn-nii, I'm so sorry." He cried into his brother's arm. Soon, he began to lose control. He felt an unbearable sadness, a sudden surge of anger, a great deal of fear, and a dark void of emptiness. One intense wave came after another, repeatedly.

Riku couldn't remember what happened after that. He woke up the next morning at his house with Iori by his side.

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So I need to ask for some opinions here. My stories tend to have a lot of dialogue and not much descriptions about surroundings etc. Is that bad? I feel like I make then talk a lot cuz I can imagine them in my head but I'm the one writing it. How do you readers find it? Please let me know :D

And one more thing, this story will end at chapter 16, but I'm really considering doing like part 2 which takes place after the ending (not gonna spoil that huhu). Would you lovely people be interested? ^^ Thanks for your support always xx

I wonder how Riku end up like that hmmm? :P