Oshi no Ko: The Maestro

Chapter 3: Hidden Motives

In the bustling school library, the air was filled with the soft rustling of turning pages and the occasional whisper of students seeking information or indulging in fictional worlds. Among the rows of bookshelves, Hiroshi navigated his way through the aisles, his eyes scanning the spines for particular titles he wanted to read.
"Gaining knowledge in advance is always the best option if you want to succeed. "

As he found some books he got at the far end of the library, his gaze fell upon a familiar face.
There, seated at a wooden table by the window, was Frill Shiranui.
She sat with her back straight, engrossed in a book, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders. Frill possessed an aura of calmness and collectedness that seemed to radiate from within.

Hiroshi's lips curled into a grin as he sauntered over to her, clutching the books he had been seeking. He pulled out the chair across from Frill, causing her to glance up from her reading, her expression a mix of surprise and amusement.

Frill was someone who Hiroshi found amusing, someone who exuded such tranquillity amidst the bustling school environment.
"Hey, Shiranui-san," He greeted her, trying not to startle her from her reading.

Frill looked up, her gaze shifting from the pages to Hiroshi. There was a flicker of surprise in her eyes, but she quickly composed herself, her expression returning to its serene state. "Oh, hi, Shirotaka-san," she replied, her voice soft yet articulate. "What brings you to the library?"

Hiroshi looked at her.
"Doing some research.

So, what about you?" He asked, genuine curiosity lacing his words.

Frill's eyes brightened, appreciating the conversation.
"I'm always here," she replied with a small smile.
"It's my escape from the chaos of the world. Books have a way of taking me to places I've never been."

Hiroshi nodded, understanding her sentiment. "I feel the same way.
I guess we have some things in common."

Frill smiled a faint blush showing on her face.
They then continued reading their books.

Frill's curiosity was piqued as she noticed the collection of books in Hiroshi's hands.
All of them were about theatre and the ways of acting.
She couldn't help but ask, "I see you have quite a selection of theatre books there. Are you interested in joining a theatre group?"

Hiroshi chuckled lightly, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Ah, you've caught me," he confessed, a playful grin tugging at the corners of his lips. "I do have a secret desire to be on stage, but I'm afraid I have no experience in acting or performing."

Frill raised an eyebrow, sensing there might be more to Hiroshi's words than meets the eye.
"Oh? You seem quite knowledgeable about theatre for someone with no experience."

Hiroshi leaned in slightly, his tone conspiratorial. "You are a sharp one. Well, let's just say I've picked up a thing or two from all these books. "

He then thought about it a bit.
"To be honest, I haven't had any formal training," he replied, feigning innocence.
"But I do have a knack for improvisation. You never know when you might need to step into the spotlight, right?"

Frill smiled as she saw through his witty response. "Oh, a natural performer, then?" she teased, raising an eyebrow.

Hiroshi leaned closer, his voice barely above a whisper. "Well, I wouldn't say 'natural' per se, but I can certainly hold my own when the occasion calls for it."

Frill chuckled softly, finding Hiroshi's playful banter endearing. "Well, if you ever decide to pursue acting seriously, I'm sure someone like you will do great."