Snow In December
111 Stages for Hinana

"Our goal is not to win, but to be at this point is absolutely incredible. Let's pack things, we gotta go see Arimura." Ren took his little backpack and left first. Aoyama also picked up her bag and ran after Ren.

Tsubaki follows Ren's orders, because after all, Hinana has helped so far. Where could he possibly have to burden Hinana back. He and Arumi put the dress in a bag and cleaned other knickknacks.

"Emi chan, sorry...."

"I can't dress myself up" Hinana said suddenly.

With a smile, Emi approached Hinana.

"I can make you like a queen."

"Hey... Wanna take you where all that is going " shouted Emi at Tsubaki.

"Ehhh... " Tsubaki just blinked his eyes with a big bag on his face.

"Hurry up, we don't have much time." Emi immediately brought a bag containing a dress and then brought Hinana a dressing room.

"Did Hinana really want to do it??" Tsubaki wondered as if in disbelief.

"He really is an angel." Arumi muttered before hearing Emi's cry that helped her.

Arumi helped put on jewelry and other trinkets. While Emi polishes Hinana's face with natural makeup. Hinana is already naturally beautiful so Emi only gives a little sweep of pink color to contrast with the dress worn.

"Ehhh... " Tsubaki's mouth only opened in surprise to see Hinana. How can this dress look so perfect when Hinana wears it. He had seen Arimura wearing it before, but this time it was really beautiful.

"Hinana's spirit. "Emi's words encourage her friends.

"I'm sure Hinana Chan must be the best. Ganbattes. " Arumi also encouraged Hinana.

"I'll protect you, I won't let you get hurt again. Tell me if anything gets you hurt. Arigatou (thank you) Hinana. " Tsubaki felt guilty for corrupting Hinana too much, knowing that the feeling of trauma was not easily removed. But this time Hinana obeyed his orders again.

"Arigatou (thank you) Tsubaki kun, this time I will protect myself. " Reply Hinana and give a smile.

"Go, the host has called. " Arumi holds Hinana's hand and takes her to a stage where Hinana is real.

Hinana walked confidently on the catwalk stage even though she had not done so for a long time. Following the music that became his backsoud. He could also see Yukiatsu sitting there, but Hinana ignored him and tried to focus.

He gave me a smile like always. When Hinana's eyes looked at the audience, she found Ren's figure who had just entered.

"Ren, I can come back. Shiawase (happy) "

Hinana smiled faintly at Ren, she was happy to be back in the world. Hinana also did not think about what would happen tomorrow. For him to be on stage right now is happy.

Tsubaki approaches Ren and Aoyama. He told them to sit in the prepared chair. Ren's eyes still looked at Hinana. Ren is happy if Hinana can return to modeling, but he wants to make sure that Hinana is not depressed and okay.

The jury began to discuss who would be the winner. And they announced if the champion is Team Koizumi, of course all the friends cheered happily. They do not believe that their struggle will achieve victory.

"Aren't you Arizawa Hinana, the top model from 2016" the host of the event said during the Hinana outbreak.

"true." Answer Hinana.

"Actually I am also a participant from Koizumi, I came to this event with my friends." said Hinana perfectly, he did not want to discuss his past. What is done now is only for his team for a job at Ren's company.

"Arizawa Hinana all this time you disappeared from the model world, is it because of the cancellation of your marriage? Then what have you been doing all this time? Here Top model Yukiatsu is also a judge, isn't she your ex-fiancee?"

The question was raised by a journalist who covered. Hinana just kept quiet because she knew for sure that people in her past would discuss this matter. The smile on Hinana's face faded away instantly, she still did not know how to answer the question she had previously avoided.

"I don't think Miss Hinana needs to answer that question, because it doesn't fit the theme of Tokyo summer today. " Ren went straight up to the stage and took the mic and answered questions from press reporters.

"You are the owner of the Koizumi chlotes company?"

The reporter now turned the question to Ren. The media is very interested because the owner of the company is a handsome man and is still young. Hinana felt herself saved.

The show is over but Ren still looks busy because many companies want to work with him. Even many companies that provide direct work contacts, Aoyama also still faithfully accompanied Ren.

"Nana, can we talk to you for a second?." Yukiatsu immediately approached Hinana as she stepped off the stage.

"Yu chan, are you going to congratulate me. Thanks." Hinana replied in pleasantries, she also smiled at Yukiatsu even though her heart was in pain.

"Omedeto (congratulations). Nana Chan, I want you to forgive me. Why did you leave me then didn't I promise I'd like you."

"Yuki, i.... "

Ren came and immediately took Hinana by the hand as Hinana was about to say something.

"Wait, I still have a need with Nana. " Yukiatsu prevents Hinana's hand as Ren attempts to take her out.

"Sorry, Hinana has to help our team with the project. " Ren said to Yukiatsu and took Hinana out of the room.

Hinana cries as Ren manages to take her out. She also feels guilty for Yukiatsu, because the one who annulled her marriage was herself. Hinana still thinks that Yukiatsu is still Nanami so it is better to let Yukiatsu to be with Nanami.

"Hinana gomenne (sorry) . Gomenne." Ren hugs Hinana, he also feels guilty for putting Hinana in a difficult situation.

Ren also feels guilty for not realizing that Hinana met Yukiatsu many times. If only at that time Ren knew if the man met on the beach was his former lover, surely at that time Ren would protect Hinana.

"I'm sorry, Hinana" said Ren once more and Hinana was still crying in Ren's arms. Hinana lets herself drown in Ren's arms. Today was the hardest day for him. Hinana hopes tomorrow will be better.

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"I'll pick up Arimura at the hospital, you can all go home first. " Say Aoyama said as all her friends cleaned up her belongings.

"Aren't we going to the hospital together." Reply Tsubaki.

"The doctor said if he's home, I'm also meeting my aunt there."

Hinana's eyes opened wide when she heard that Aoyama was going to see her mother. Hinana has now changed her clothes and will be preparing to go home.

"What's the matter with you meeting my mother? " look at Hinana with a sharp look.