Third Person's POV

Coffee House Hazawa

It's night time and Afterglow were at their friend's place which is at a coffee shop. They were sitting together around a table as they were talking about their live concert.

Tomoe: Today was great, wasn't it!

Tsugumi: There are some reaction to today's concert already!

Tsugumi then scroll through social media through her phone seeing people's comment about their concert.

Tomoe: Really?!

Then, a person comes in and it's actually you who just finished your work shift for today and decided to have some fresh cake and coffee.

Tsugumi: Welcome! So, what do you want to order, (Y/N)-san?

You went to sit on a table and start ordering.

(Y/N): A cup of coffee and a slice of cheesecake. That's it.

Tsugumi: Coming right up!

After a while, Tsugumi bring in your order.

Tsugumi: Here you go!

(Y/N): Thank you.

She then went to put the tray back to it's place and sit back with her friends. You then begin eavesdropping their conversation as you were digging in into your cake.

Tsugumi: Like I said, there's some reaction to today's concert already!

Himari: Show us!

Tsugumi then begin saying some of the comments that she saw.

Tsugumi: Let's see... apparently Tomoe-chan was super cool on her drums!

Tomoe: Great!

(Y/N): As energetic as her little sister.

Tsugumi: "The bass player girl was cute", Himari-chan!

Himari: Hooray!

(Y/N): She is cute, but... she didn't even take care of her diet.

Himari: No need to badmouth me like that. You're so mean, (Y/N)-kun!

(Y/N): What? I'm just saying the truth.

Tsugumi: "The guitar solo gave me goosebumps"!

Moca: Well, Moca-chan is a genius, after all.

(Y/N): I doubt that. Also, I can't help but to call you Mocacchino because of how cute you are.

Moca: Maybe I'll be your sweet coffee bean, (Y/N)-kun~

(Y/N): I really wanted to, but I have to refuse your offer.

Tsugumi: "I was mesmerized by the singer"! That's amazing, Ran-chan!

Ran: That was nothing special...

(Y/N): I don't know why there's also people who called you HH-chan. Maybe it's because of your hairstyle that has the same like that gijinka girl?

Ran: Beats me.

Tsugumi: There's also a comment saying "That Kamen Rider special appearance was really great! I'm a big fan of them and I even bought a lot of toys, merch and belt of them!".

Actually, not just their concert. Kamen Rider also make their appearance to other band's concert too. Poppin'Party, Roselia, Pastel*Palettes and Hello Happy World as well.

(Y/N): I feel bad for the other secondary, third and more Riders. They should have been given more attention.

Tsugumi: We did it! It was a huge success!

Himari; Tsugu, what do they said about you?

Tsugumi: Huh? I...

She then continue scrolling and hope that she can find at least one comment about her, but there's none.

Tomoe: Well, there's nothing wrong with your performance, after all!

Himari: You didn't make a single mistake!

Ran: Yeah, it was as usual.

Moca: It was good, Tsugu.

(Y/N): I mean, I did give you my support and your keyboard performance was great.

She then make a smile, but it looks like she's in pain for not getting noticed by the fans.

Tsugumi: Not at all...

Inner Tsugumi: I have to try harder!

(Y/N): Feels bad for you.

You said irritated by those "fans" ignoring Tsugumi even though she's also a part of Afterglow.

Timeskip...

Right now, Tsugumi was in her room while hugging her pillows, staring at her phone and thinking about what happened recently. She didn't get noticed by Afterglow's fans in the comments.

Tsugumi: But, what should I do?

As she scrolled through the Internet, she saw a heavy metal band wearing some make-up on their face while doing some crazy stunt in their music video.

Then, an idea popped out of her head.

Tsugumi: This is it!

The next day...

It's after school and Ran, Moca, Himari and Tomoe was heading to Coffee House Hazawa once again to see Tsugumi.

Himari: I wonder what happened with Tsugu, that she's skipping practice.

Tomoe: Maybe she's not feeling well.

All of a sudden, Ran saw Tsugumi walking to the other way from them.

Ran: Hey, isn't that Tsugumi?

Himari: You're right! I wonder what she is doing.

They then begin stalking Tsugumi without getting noticed by her as they arrived at a rock band's clothing store.

Inside of the store, Tsugumi can be seen picking up some few clothes and bringing them to the counter.

Then, the Afterglow's members appeared behind the clothes as they were peeking on Tsugumi.

Ran: We shadowed her here...

Moca: Isn't it fine? It's bothering us, after all.

Then, they looked back and Tsugumi can be seen heading out of the changing store.

Himari: She's out!

They saw her in a new outfit that matches the theme "heavy metal".

Tomoe: Tsugu is...

Moca: It doesn't suit her.

Ran: That's not like Tsugumi at all.

Tomoe: No, perhaps Tsugu wants to change.

Himari: Tsugu...

Tomoe then walks away quietly, but then the band didn't even notice something. It's you who were peeking through the glasses and saw everything.

(Y/N): I'll never forgive the people who didn't compliment Tsugumi at the social media.

Timeskip to CiRCLE Live House...

Right now, Ran, Moca, Himari and Tomoe were in the changing room as they were waiting for Tsugumi to come. They were really bored of waiting for her.

Himari: Tsugu's late.

Then, the door slammed open to see someone in a black outfit with a weird looking hairstyle. It's actually Tsugumi trying in her new outfit.

Tsugumi: 'Sup! Let's do this, y'all!

She said with a hoarse voice.

Ran, Moca, Himari & Tomoe: T-Tsugu?!/Tsugumi?!

Timeskip to Coffee House Hazawa...

Right now, once again Afterglow was in the coffee shop hanging out, but with Tsugumi acting different with her leaning onto a chair.

Himari: Tsugu...

Tsugumi: Yea.

Tomoe: That was quite a climax--

Tsugumi: Yea.

Ran: No.

Then, Ran's expression can be seen as irritated from what she's seeing.

Tsugumi: Oh yeah.

Ran: I can't take this! That isn't Tsugumi at all!

Then, Ran was frustrated seeing Tsugumi as she ran out of the coffee house while crying. Then, Tsugu was also kind of sad seeing Ran leave just like that.

Moca: She just rushes out.

(Y/N): She's being serious and you're still joking around?

You appeared out of nowhere and see everything.

Tomoe: Tsugu, this isn't really working.

(Y/N): Then, allow me to help her.

Moca, Himari & Tomoe: (Y/N)-san/(Y/N)-kun?!

(Y/N): Tsugu... we need to talk.

You then grabbed Tsugumi's arms as I dragged her to the lobby.

(Y/N): Why are you wearing a heavy metal band outfit?

Tsugumi: I-I thought that people would notice me even more if I changed.

(Y/N): Look, just ignore them, okay? If you wanted to change, do it in the right way.

Tsugumi: But (Y/N)-san...

(Y/N): Tsugumi, all I can say is... be yourself. You don't have to change just because of social media's comments, okay? Don't worry, keep trying and people will notice you even more. If you wanted someone to notice you, we're here. Me... and your band members.

You them gave her a warm smile.

Tsugumi: (Y/N)-san...

She then hugged you as she cried.

Tsugumi: Thank you.

(Y/N): Y-You're welcome.

Then, the Afterglow's members can be seen peeking on both of you with Himari and Tomoe tearing up from you confronting Tsugumi and Moca make a cute smirk.

Moca: Staaaaaaaare~

(Y/N): Stop it, I know it's cute, but don't.

Timeskip...

Once again, Tsugumi was in her room thinking about what should she do to get noticed by the fans just like the others. Since cosplaying as a heavy metal band members didn't work, she had to do something different.

Tsugumi: That didn't work, huh?

Then, she saw Pastel*Palettes doing a live show and an idea popped out of her mind.

Tsugumi: This is it!

(The end...)

(Ending song...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cD1eqmwCg

(Author's Note: Oh boy. Looks like it was boring, I get it. Well, next chapter... will be "dangerous" for me. You'll know what I mean. See you next time.)