Maki Nishikino's POV

I became a doctor right after I finished studying medicine in college. I have to admit, I kinda miss being a school idol. But being an idol won't help me in my career.

As I walk towards my office, I overheard some men talking about the top idol, Nico Yazawa. The Nico that I loved before.

"Don't you think she's an amateur?" One of the men said. I felt anger boiling inside of me.

"Idols are nothing but pieces of trash. It's obvious that she's an amateur." Another said. The two men laughed. I clenched my fists. I inhaled sharply and just continued walking to my office.

Why do I even care anyways? Nico left me and never came back to sweep me off of my feet. She graduated or rather, died because of that car accident. But then, I learned that the other members were keeping a secret from me that Nico is alive.

Nico left after my birthday where she and other members of μ's planned that big suprise for me. Then, Nico just left. You're asking why I'm not calling Nico, 'Nico-chan' anymore? It's because I..

Argh! Just forget it! I still need some other important things to do. I started working on the files I need to finish today. It's strange that while working, I felt tears are forming in my eyes. I stopped typing and buried my face in my hands.

"Nico-chan, why did you leave me? I.. I didn't know.. that.. it's.. painful.. when a person.. you truly loved.. left you.." I quietly whispered while sobbing.

I heard a faint knock on my office door. I wiped my tears on my sleeve and called, "Who is it?"

"Maki-san, Nishikino-san wants to talk with you in his office."

Oh, it's Kizura. "Okay okay. I'll be there in a minute."

Who's Kizura, you ask? She's just my assistant nurse who helps me in my work. I made sure no tears were visible before leaving my office. I also looked at myself in the mirror to fix myself.

I left my office and went to my father's office. Fortunately, he still owns this hospital. I'm going to inherit this hospital as soon as my father retires.

Rin and Hanayo visits me sometimes when they have time. I'm glad that they still have time to see me. I heard that those two are in a relationship. I'm happy for them, actually. That's the least I can do.

I stopped at the door of my father's office. I knocked twice and waited for an answer. After a minute, a voice called out.

"Come in."

I opened the door and went inside. "Ah, Maki. Will you sit on that couch?"I sat down at the couch he pointed at.

I decided that I should be the one who should talk first.

"Why did you call me here?" I asked. My father stood up and looked outside the window.

"Maki, we need to talk about your marriage." He said. I narrowed my eyes. "What about it?" I spat out.

"I'm retiring sooner or later. I need you to marry the man that I chose years ago in order for you to inherit this hospital."

What did he just said?! There's no way I'll marry that man!

"What are you saying, father?! I don't want to marry that man! I rather die than to marry him!" I shouted at him.

"Is it because you still have feelings for that girl?"

I was taken aback at what he said. Is it possible that I... still... love... Nico?

"What's the matter, Maki? Have you realized what I meant?"

I left his office and ran to mine. I can feel tears streaming down my face. But no one even noticed it. When I got to my office, I cried. Cried like when Nico left me.

I decided to just go home and rest. Or maybe cry there. I left a note saying that I went home because of an headache. Yes, I know. That's a lie. I just want to go home.

I went to the parking lot where my car is parked. I drove home. I forgot to tell you, I live by myself now. I think my house is too big for myself. It was just like my old house when I was younger.

It was kinda lonely living by yourself with no one to talk to. I just wished I can live with Nico. I shook that thought off my head and just continued driving. I turned on the radio to listen to some music. The first thing that I heard was:

"Nico Nico Nii~! Yazawa Nico is the number idol in the universe! How's everyone doing? I hope you're all doing well!"

I'm not doing well, Nico.

"I will soon make another song for someone very dear to me or should I say, important to me? Hahaha!"

I missed that laugh.

"Please continue to support me, everyone! Nico Nico Nii~!"

So, Nico already has someone else huh. It breaks my heart to hear that from Nico.

I want to see you again, Nico-chan.