Manga spoilers for Natsuki’s B-Side!//

You watched as smoke drifted from Natsuki’s lips to the ceiling of his apartment.

Below from where he stood in his living room was a low table full of different items, clothes, and an empty bag to pack.

“Ugh… Do I really have to choose?”

Natsuki muttered, his voice dull and rough, as he eyed two items on his table— a pack of cigarettes and a few cans of beer. He was deciding on one to smuggle with him for his upcoming three-day trip.

Preferably, he’d bring both but it would be too risky. This trip would be recorded after all…

The F/ACE training camp, he explained, was supposed to be a team-bonding trip at the beach for the idol group he was a part of and was going to be broadcasted on TV for their fans. It was going to feature a ton of activities for the idols to participate in on camera.

Natsuki was not looking forward to it.

As his friend, all you could do is offer him your sympathy. You were sitting on his couch, surrounded by empty food packaging, a messy pile of laundry, and other trash.