I don't keep a diary, I only spoil life.

As talkative as she is, she quickly got into the flow of the conversation and chatted amiably with this incredibly beautiful girl. The girl's face had been covered by her hair before, so her appearance was not visible, but now it was clear that she was a very beautiful girl.

"Hello, my name is Hoshino Ai. I debuted as a group idol, although the result was not satisfactory."

After the initial exchange, the two started chatting away.

After getting to know her, Chihaya Aine learned that the beautiful girl in front of her, named Hoshino Ai, had once been an idol at a certain agency, but unfortunately, her career ultimately failed and she did not continue.

She then dyed her hair black and began a new chapter in her life as a talent scout.

This encounter with Chihaya Aine occurred shortly after she had traveled abroad and was preparing to report her observations of child stars to her agency.

This is definitely the biggest heartbreak for this beautiful girl who should have become a national idol.

Even today, when she recalls the rehearsals and the eventual setback, Ai Hoshino still appears very frustrated.

However, she didn't realize that her words made Chihaya Aine's eyes suddenly sharpen.

Family, how could Saint Aine not be moved to tears by this wonderful encounter?!

You know how amazing we Japanese are? I stayed abroad for a month and didn't meet any diary holders, but I successfully met a diary holder at the airport within fifteen minutes of returning home, and it was someone whose diary was closely related to music.

Is Xiao Ai the main character, a supporting character, or some kind of legend living in the background of the story?

Oh my God! What a wonderful start! Cheers to me! I must cherish this time, I must truly treasure it.

Holding the principle of "better to catch the wrong one than let the right one go", Chihaya Aine, who thought she was very likely to successfully meet the band puzzle piece, looked at Hoshino Ai with shining eyes.

"Hey, so what's your role in the team, Xiao Ai?"

The sudden question startled Hoshino Ai. She stammered and then replied, "I'm the main center."

But after saying that, she lowered her head dejectedly, "However, that's ancient history and there's no need to discuss it anymore. Let's talk about the diary you mentioned..."

"Xiao Ai, would you like to start a band with me?"

Abruptly interrupting the other person, Aine displayed an inexplicable excitement, even forgetting the diary information that should have been mentioned first, completely ignoring Hoshino Ai's surprised expression with her cheeks puffed out like a squirrel, and began to ramble on about her envisioned future.

"But...but, Chihaya-san, didn't you say you already had a team?"

Hoshino Ai remembered what Chihaya Aine had said at the airport, and instantly switched to Aine's face, mimicking her perfectly as if she were there: "I will win international awards with my partners not just once or twice, not three times, not just four times, not just five times, not less than six times, but a full seven times."

“…”

In an instant, Ai Yin's face turned even redder than the crash site of a plane that had crashed after forcibly taking off in the foggy Los Angeles weather.

“…”

Hoshino Ai winked playfully, not with any aggressive intent, but her smiling eyes vividly demonstrated what 'teasing' meant. Her superb acting skills completely overwhelmed the pink-skinned dragon who thought she had successfully completed her training.

Chihaya Aine's performance was a complete failure!

"Hey, hehe... Is that true? Well, whatever, we're all the same kind of people, you'll find out soon enough."

You mean this diary?

"That's right, wait a moment, I remember putting it in my bag... Ah, found it, look!"

"Chihaya Aine's Diary? Huh... what is this?"

"This is the bloodline limit of our Diary Clan, Private Ai!"

"..."

Chihaya Aine is quite adept at making jokes and playing dumb, especially when faced with embarrassing situations; she has a unique and smooth way of fooling people.

When in doubt, the pink-haired dog, who had previously been actively steer the conversation elsewhere, became completely obedient. He took a sip of the mint coffee on the table to clear his throat before focusing his gaze back on the diary and urging, "Xiao Ai, please open the diary and take a look. You'll understand everything once you see it!"

Hoshino Ai paused for a moment, the words "Everyone with a diary is one big family" still echoing in her mind. The lingering words prompted her to hesitantly open the diary, and she fell into deep thought as she looked at the brand-new white paper.

"N-Nani!?"

Across from her, Chihaya Aine suddenly spoke, her voice distorted and strikingly similar to that of Takehito Koyasu.

She quickly pulled out her notebook and handed it to Hoshino Ai sitting across from her: "Um... can you see this?"

“This, this…”

Seeing Chihaya Aine solemnly opening the blank notebook and handing it to him, Hoshino Ai felt extremely embarrassed.

"No? Could it be that you... wait, no, I told you the topic of the diary won't be censored, you're definitely the chosen new holder!"

Chihaya Aine was having an existential crisis, but then suddenly realized she wasn't wrong and hurriedly continued to describe everything she knew.

At first, she was quite reserved, but once she realized that what she said wouldn't be muted, this lively and talkative music girl began to share the information she knew.

Just as a long, cumbersome code was pushed into Hoshino Ai's mind, which had gone mad, and coupled with the muffin-like body language of the pink-haired puppy, a completely new worldview of a god appeared in the mind of this beautiful girl who was destined to become a top idol.

She still didn't understand the situation. All she knew was that she had inexplicably met a very lively and active music lover, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, the other person stopped pretending and began to reveal his true, immature, and delusional nature.

Fortunately, the young woman seemed to be quite busy with her work, and after chatting for a while, she suddenly received a series of calls urging her to hurry up.

In the end, he had no choice but to answer the phone in front of her.

A kind and gentle voice from a middle-aged woman came through the microphone, which made the once lively and cheerful pink-haired girl show a flustered and nervous expression.

However, the expression on his face was not one of fear, but rather a slight trepidation at the prospect of reuniting with his long-lost family.

What about family...?

It's such a heartwarming word, so worthy of longing yet so far removed from her understanding;

Ai Hoshino didn't quite understand that kind of emotion.

Or.

Despite possessing the qualities to be a protagonist in an online novel, she has little experience with family affection.

She couldn't even understand it.

What's with Chihaya Aine's awkward expression? And what's with the unease in her eyes?

Little did they know;

This anxiety is normal.

After all, she was heading to England to study, carrying with her the joy of farewell and everyone's admiration.

As a result, after about a semester, he was kicked back to his original form and slunk away from England back to Tokyo with his tail between his legs.

This not only wastes her parents' hard-earned money, but also makes Aine, who always craves attention, very anxious. Even though she already knows her future through her diary, she can't suppress this heartfelt unease.

Am I being too willful?

Chihaya Aine muttered to herself, only then remembering that Hoshino Ai was still in front of her;

Reflecting on their conversation, she knew that what she had said wasn't convincing enough, so she offered another suggestion as a second choice—

"Oh, sorry, I have to go now. Xiao Ai, shall we add each other on Line?"

"This... is a good idea." Treating Chihaya-san as a friend to occasionally chat and confide in seems like a good choice, right?

Hoshino Ai took out her phone and scanned Chihaya Aine's mother's QR code.

Over time, the two sides established a preliminary underlying bond.

Ai Yin immediately grinned foolishly, revealing her tiger teeth with a giggle, and then revealed a second piece of important information;

"Please believe me, Xiao Ai, we have a small group for diary holders. It includes many holders, and everyone here is a protagonist in this world, even some very famous figures are in the group. Anyway... well—let's add each other as friends first."

"Whether you want to join the group or not, wait until the next diary update. Figure out the current situation first, okay?"

"...Sure."

This sentence became the final point of their exchange.

Then, the pink-haired puppy, eager to get home and let everyone know it was safe, was the first to say goodbye;

Watching Chihaya Aine hurriedly grab her suitcase and run out of the cafe, you could still hear the clumsy girl muttering things like, "Oh no, I forgot to tell the Crychic guys."

Hoshino Ai was about to leave, but seeing the untouched lemon-flavored fried chicken and large cup of fruit juice in front of her, she couldn't help but shake her head, sit down again, put her hands together, and eat it little by little.

Dinner is almost ready, family.

After finishing her meal, Hoshino Ai looked at the diary that had almost disfigured her.

After some thought, she put it away and then took a bus back to her private dormitory at the firm.

She didn't linger on the scenery along the way, but focused on recalling the details of Chihaya Aine's expressions.

Actors are often masters of psychology, and coincidentally, Ai Hoshino is not only good at singing and dancing, but also quite knowledgeable about acting.

It's very strange.

It is clear from all aspects.

Chihaya Aine showed no signs of lying.

But why did she say such nonsensical things?

He who conquers the diary can conquer the world;

Those qualified to keep a diary are all protagonists in their respective fields;

They even said there was a chance to win a great prize in the lottery...

It sounds outrageous, but it's actually extremely outrageous.

But thinking about it carefully, how could a diary suddenly fall from the sky in that corridor where no one was passing by?

Humans are creatures that are very afraid of making associations;

Especially when putting themselves in others' shoes and thinking about paranormal topics, the more timid and fearful a girl is, the more likely she is to become suspicious.

Hoshino Ai immediately closed her eyes and began to review what she had seen and heard. After confirming that there were no stairs or floors next to that corridor, a chill ran down her spine.

Masaka...really?

As the saying goes, one thought can lead to heaven or hell. The scene where this book appeared out of thin air above her head and made Chihaya Aine scream as she was slammed to the ground also added another person to the world who believed in supernatural tales.

Before the recap, Hoshino Ai didn't believe in ghosts or gods, and even suspected that it was Chihaya Aine's way of making things up.

but--

Now she is skeptical.

I'm starting to believe it!

The notebook fell from the sky.

It hit me with a thud.

It's a supernatural event.

It must be a supernatural event!

This idea made the fifteen-year-old Hoshino Ai even more afraid, so she took the initiative to open her Line with Chihaya Aine and clumsily started to talk to her.

During our conversation, I couldn't help but recall the incredibly healing smile of the girl I had just met;

Thinking back to B Komachi before the disbandment, Hoshino Ai lowered her eyes, a hint of gloom in her mood.

"Want to team up?" Hoshino Ai repeated the very enthusiastic invitation, lost in thought.

Say something.

This encounter has a kind of anime-like beauty to it.

This kind of content, which only appears in those inexplicable anime, has actually come to life. It was even referred to as the heroine of a certain story by a pink-haired girl who greeted her with a big smile on her first meeting. This sincere attitude without any negative emotions was something Hoshino Ai had never seen before.

Looking back on her uneventful life, Hoshino Ai sighed. She also longed to be in the spotlight, hoping for countless fans to cheer and applaud for her.

As a result, his business failed halfway through, and now he is working as a talent scout, hoping that one day he can personally find a genius idol with the genes for success.

Teaming up with Chihaya Aine for music is no problem, but... she can't help but doubt whether this girl she just met can handle the brutal training of an idol group.

Thinking of this, Hoshino Ai sighed and shook her head, looking away from her phone and diary.

Just as she was wondering whether she had a chance to try again...

miracle.

It's all for naught.

[Rustling sound—!]

The sudden sound of pages turning prompted Hoshino Ai to look toward the source of the sound, puzzled.

What's that sound?