#side track

Side Track- Where my feelings lead me

Amongst a casual day where most co-connect members were relaxing, Carol was looking through some Magazines and sighing in dissapointment and worry... Ellis and Juvia were in the same room and just discussed some casual things while Chizuko was in the back reading something... Eventually as Carol turned the next page, Ellis took her Magazine out her hand and layed it to the side.

“You can’t keep getting this worried about what the Media says... they overdo things because its more drama.... you should look more at the fans that defend you.”

“Its not the rumors itself that bother me... I am glad many know I am not that kinda person but... I am worried what the male Idols I crush on may think of me... or also sad that I am not allowed to go to their concerts anymore...sometimes I feel things would be easier if... I just wasn’t an idol.”

Juvia put a hand on her shoulder and smiled.

“If you weren’t you would have never met them in person or hardly even...”

“Maybe thats also the problem.... I got to talk to them... fall more for them and now... it feels like my feelings are wrong cause as Idol I am simply not allowed to date them... it worse than a middles school crush.”

Ellis smirked and quickly sat down on the same bed as she sat on.

“Maybe it helps if you talk about them... come on you never did tell me why this whole closet rumor happened.”

Carols face was bright red as she looked away.

“N-no bad idea, that makes my brain even worse.”

Chizuko from afar stood up and joined the group.

“Then how about instead you put your mixed feelings on paper... wasn’t that how you usually dealt with such situations?”

“Y-you... are right actually... maybe this way... all my feelings will get through... to my fans... to them... maybe even to the media... so what if they speculate... better to let these inner feelings out that grow even more nervous, right?”

The three girls nodded her as she quickly began writing for a while... and despite Ellis teases asking her about those Male idols she crushes on Carol felt somewhat more at ease.... at least untill Yuuta and Miren came in the room.

“Where have you two been all this time? On a date?”

Ellis joked as Yuuta shooked his head. “At least my scandals I just accept and own them.”

“We can’t all be the scandal King Yuuta. “ Carol said a bit loosely before she stopped writing.

“Well you try to catch up with me right now, it seems.”

“Don’t remind me again, I currently try to disctract myself.”

Miren walked up and smiled. “Then how about we all get distracted and get some ice cream... lets not let these rumors and hate comments get to us... we could discuss a song to counter those rumors... or just in general... talk about the next recordings.”

Carol put her pen down and got up... “Some Ice cream... would be nice... or just in general to talk about dumb things as usual... yes lets do that.”

And so the group packed their things and made their way to  the local cafe in disguises... mostly calming their nerves however Juvia and Ellis poking jokes on some of those Articles lifted Carols mood highly and seeing Chizuko and Miren bicker while Yuuta accidentally ruined his suit made her slightly laugh by accident.... finally she could smile again.

 Side Track- Gardenia Wind

After the interview with the Magazine, the group Co-connect withdrew for a break, however Ellis noticed Carol wander off from the group. She found her in the practise room, playing a familiar tune on the Piano... many of the other members followed this Melody and soon they all sat around it listening to her.

Eventually Ellis spoke up after she was nearly done with the song.

“This was the Debut song you had, right? You do play it a lot.”

Carol withdrew the hands from the Piano and looked a little bit down.

“Well... it has deeper meaning than that... it has elements from the first song my best friend taught me...but also... it was a song meant to be tribute to her.”

Juvia smiled and put her hands together.

“Thats a wonderfull thing though, this way you keep her in mind... it still has a more somber note...”

“That is.. because... not all were happy memories... we met in that park by coincidence, I heard her music and asked her about it... since then we chatted each day where I helped her with school and she helped me learning notes and how to play the piano... things changed when we were about to enter middle school...”

Miren was still snacking on something as Chizuko ellbowed him to stop so they could listen to her. She continued her story.

“My best friend since then hasn’t gotten in contact with me anymore... I overheard from some people that knew her that... a family member died... and since then they barely saw her... and it didn’t help in middle school that a teacher wanted to ruin my reputation and wanted me to be alone for the rest of my time there.”

Ellis gasped.

“Right and I remember... once you started Highschool and we met... you barely wanted to be near Pianos...”

Carol sighed and nodded. “Just given it reminded me of those lonely times, I didn’t want to pick it up anymore... however Ellis said when she wanted to be older she wanted to try to be a star... and given I didn’t want to lose another friend... I slowly tried to overcome my past and tried to play Piano again... “

Yuuta chuckled.

“And you really thought you two could just make it that easy?”

“Yuuta.... it was not about making it... it was that I could share a hobby with Ellis... that we often had something to work on... and.... music really did help me vent out my emotions... Gardenia wind was named after the favourite flower of my friend... and I hoped with this song... even if we might not meet again... that she will listen to it and see how far her best friend has come.... and maybe we do cross paths again.”

“That so sweet.” Juvia seemed happy however as Ellis noticed something she had a slight smirk on her face.

“Is that also why half of the songs on your solo track involves Crushes you are having...”

And so Carol quickly turned red and avoided her face.

“T-thats not....”

Yuuta chuckled. “Did she hit a nerve there?”

“Just can we ignore that... I just... vent out my feelings.”

Suddenly Mayuu came in and sighed.

“There you are... but seriously there is no wonder dating rumors are usually public about you. Given all the romance songs.”

“The media just.... always interprets a lot... I try to be more carefull...”

“I know... its not your fault...  Anyways, I need you all to come back to the tour bus, we have to leave to our next appointment to go to.”

The group nodded and slowly packed things as Juvia tapped on her shoulder.

“Actually about that, as we stayed over at the last hotel, who was that tall guy you did talk to in the night?”

“H-huh you saw that... um he was just the manager, checking up if the stalker was bothering me or not...”

“I see... cause he did look awfully familiar to a fan of yours...”

“R-really?!“

Ellis noticed the conversation and joined in.

“Don’t get me started also on these two idols you eyed at the award show.”

“Please... can we drop the topic again.. I know I have too many crushes... “

The girls giggled and then help her carry out her keyboard.

Side Track: Monstroc!ty Interview

“So we heard your newest single dropped but also that some new groups joined your company... what are your thoughts on the new rising group, Co-connect?”

As the three boys sat on that podium hearing this question got two reactions, a smile from Violet, a calm face from Marine and a blush from Vermillion... Violet spoke up first.

“I met some of the members and they are a pretty chill bunch to chat with, you see how they are full of hope and want to make it far... its impressive that some of the members even catch up with our popularity... I compared with Verde and she has more than Vermillion which is impressive... so in all It will be fun to meet on concerts and play with another.... or maybe even against another... I am sure we can give them a Monstrous show befitting of Monstroc!ty!”

“Thanks Violet for your imput, what about you Mister Marine?”

“Well... I can’t say much given compared to Violet I haven’t exchanged that much talk with them but their music is surely something fresh to this industry... and as fellow Band it will be interesting how the groups can inspire one another and work of each other... it is said that the NRC Corp does have a lot of Rivalries but... we has Monstroc!ty only do our music to show people what we are and so... we won’t be stopped by any of these rumors... instead it would be  interesting if our groups collabed.”

“As professional as usual.... what about you, Vermillion?”

“U-um... I do believe their m-music is great... in particular Juvia and Ellis really bring joy and happiness t-to the songs.... I really like their energy and um... I am glad if we get to meet on stage again... I do really admire them.”

Violet stepped to him and smiled.

“Vermillion is always shy around cute girls, pay him no mind.”

“It would be very cute to see if this little shyness could involve into a sweet new idol couple.”

“H-huh... n-no I...”

“Anyways... but I am still curious... if you had to pick a member to collab with, who would it be.”

Violet spoke up. “I mean Verde and I are already kinda buddy buddy... might as well. Although I heard Velvet also would work well with my more punk oriented styles.”

Marine added: “Probably Aijin and Miren likely could be some good side voice to this song I currently have been writing.”

Vermillion stood silent and red.

“We can guess who really... back to your Single, planned to dive into new concepts for your album?”

“So far we can’t reveal to much but lets say that... you will move your feet swiftly to this track.”

“Thank you for the imput and this interview as a whole.”