Airi Hijiri; Please Smile More

A busy day of Kuro Nishio that he didn’t even go to school because of his photoshoot. Expected, he will be on the billboard in the next days. He is playing with his phone while waiting for another model to be part of his photoshoot. It was said that she is very popular from the beginning of her photoshoot, the lingerie. Other staff of the BNN company stated that the girl model and Kuro are the best match and look good together. Kuro doesn’t mind at all if she’s cute or not since he has a crush on a girl that he suddenly gave a kiss on the cheek at the bus, hoping for her to see her soon.

The staff suddenly murmur after seeing a girl walked towards Kuro, who is sitting the whole time. She tapped his shoulder but, Kuro didn’t give a response. She then loudly clears her throat and Kuro pause the game then gazes at the girl. The girl looked confused about his look and thought that how can this guy become a model with his gloomy-looking appearance. She gave him a bright smile and threw a hand in front of him for a shaking hand.

“I’m Airi Hijiri. Nice to meet you.”

“Kuro Nishio.” He simply said.

Kuro knew her name since his manager kept telling him about her. Airi Hijiri will be his partner in today’s photoshoot. He bowed his head to the girl and they both shake their hands. Kuro then let her hand go and continue to play the game. Airi sat beside him and looked at him playing. She complimented how good Kuro is but he just gave her a nod, making Airi pout. Half an hour past, he ignored her, and Airi was about to leave but then.

“I lose…” How can this guy ignore her? This girl is super pretty that even boys find her attractive and even kneel and bow down to Airi. A fair-skinned young woman with waist-length bubblegum-pink curly hair with pink eyes looked at Kuro who is lending his phone to her.

“Want to play a game? I will teach you.” It made Airi happy with that but then, Kuro’s manager called them and what a bad timing it is. The two went to their rooms and the staff started to gather around and did their make-up, hairstyles, and costumes. They will be having sleeping wear. Once they are done, Airi came outside the room and saw Kuro standing in her room. Airi’s heart pounds in million beats like riding a roller coaster. His bangs were on sideways, can even see his blue eyes with the several long locks of his hair tied it low. He is wearing a pastel pink shirt paired with grey shorts. The color of his shirt matches her nightdress. She suddenly flushed after seeing how good looking he is.

In their photo shoot, they both sat on the bed. Airi smiled at the camera while Kuro leaned closer to her. She can feel him breathing when his face is closer to her cheek and his arm wrapped her small waist. Airi began to blush again and it really tickles how Kuro held her waist but still, she remains herself to calm down. It is her first time battling her emotions in front of the camera. Kuro made her heart melt as when the next pose is they both stare at each other, leaning closer with a smile in their faces. Be professional because it is her job but having difficulties to control of what she feels.

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The photoshoot ended almost six in the evening and Kuro was so tired that he just called his driver to fetch him the outside of the company. While waiting, he and Airi have a conversation together. He even taught her how to play a game on his phone and made fun times with her. In the middle of their play, Airi then concludes she got love at first sight at him but remains silent or he might know that she likes him. The car suddenly honked and it is time for Kuro to go home. Airi followed him to his car and bowed and said goodbye to him before he opened the door. In an instant, the car window moved down and the two saw Kai smiling at them. Airi got jumped to see one face in a different body. Kai laughed at her and bowed.

“I’m Kai Nishio, Kuro’s twin brother.” She quickly bowed at him. She can feel her heart became unusual. She likes Kuro and then, his twin came and she likes him too. She got confused and asked herself that is it love at first sight again. She lowered her head and was about to go back to the company but a sudden large hand landed at the top of her head and ruffled it gently.

“Take care and don’t look down. No one can see your elegant face of yours.” She gazed at Kuro after saying those words. He gave her a slight smile which made her flutter even more. He went inside the car and the engines began. Airi last saw him is rummaging at his phone again while his twin brother, Kai, threw a wave to her with a grin before the car rode the street.

On their way home, Kai began teasing him. Kuro told him that he didn’t feel special when he is with her and besides it was the first time he saw her. Kai giggled while poking his brother’s ribs and Kuro began to dance. It was so ticklish that the two began to wrestle inside the car. Their laughs are getting louder and louder that their driver can’t help but smile at their silliness. Minutes later, they both put themselves back at their normal places and have a casual talk to each other. The car stopped when the traffic light turned red. Kai then looked at the sidewalk and began to saw his crush, Ms. No Name. The guy smiled and opened the car door.

“Where are you going?” Kuro questioned.

“Ms. No Name…” He replied. Kuro looks at the outside and saw no other than a white-haired girl walking in the streets. Kai landed both of his legs on the ground looking back at his brother.

“Go home without me.”

“You sure?”

“Yeah”

“Are you sure that she will talk to you after she told you a pervert?” Kai got startled a little after remembering their previous meeting. Kai frowned at Kuro but, after landing his gaze to her, his heart kept telling him to go with her. Things like this are the opportunity and never to go wasted. He made a decision and bid farewell to his brother. He shut the car’s door and followed her. He is very near to her and began to appear on her sight.

“Hey, Ms. No Name!” He greeted. As usual, her face is always neutral.

“What do you want?” Kai pouted at her.

“I just want to apologize for poking you.”

“Nahh. That’s okay.” The two went silent. Kai is still beside her, walking, though he doesn’t know where is she going. He was about to stop but then, the girl gazes at him with a slight smile on her face.

“Do you want to eat dessert?”

“H-huh?”

“I was about to invite my friends but then, we have projects to do. It’s okay if you don’t want to come.”

“I’ll come.” He quickly said without hesitation.

“I’ll come with you.” This time, her smile began to change. Her lips were curving up, flashing a cute smile. Kai looked away and saw himself the restaurant’s glass his pick cheeks. He then covered his mouth and looked back at her. He got amazed by a sudden change of expression.

“You look cute with your smile.” The girl noticed her smile then it quickly changed into neutral, looking down at the ground. Kai gently laughed at her and grinned.

“Please smile more!” He advised her.

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