“Come onnn, I’ll be back soon. Keep yer head up.”

You and Mika were worlds apart. He was like a distant star, always meant to be admired from afar. Your lives were always meant to be separate, with him existing in his own world and you in yours.

But it was still endearing to see how much Mika cared about you, even from such a distance. He'd often make dresses for you, fashioned from scraps and stolen needles from the caretakers. The effort and thoughtfulness behind his actions made your heart soar, and you couldn't help but be touched by the realization that someone cared enough to go to such lengths.

When Mika met Shu Itsuki, you couldn't help but feel like you were losing him. The prospect of him drifting away like a lantern in a midnight sky was terrifying. He barely spoke about anything else other than his work as an idol, his new family, and Valkyrie as a whole. It made you wonder:

What role did you even play in his life at that point?