The Shy Girl

Chapter 22: The News We have Been Waiting For

Monday Morning At School Kiana sat beside Maya in the classroom, sketching in the corner of her notebook

She kept checking her phone Shoji hadn't received the audition results yet and she knew how much he
was

waiting for them Maya noticed her looking at the screen again*Waiting for your boyfriend?"she asked"

Kiana blushed*I am waiting to hear how he's doing."she said"Maya spoked:Same thing!"
Maya!"

Kiana said and Before Maya could tease her any further, Shoji walked into the classroom He looked tired

but when he spotted Kiana, his face brightened* Good morning, love."Shoji said"Kiana spoked:
Good

morning,How are you?"Better now."Shoji said,
He sat beside her and gently took her hand*Still no news?"

she asked"Shoji spoked:Not yet."Kiana squeezed his hand*Whatever happens, I am  proud of you." she

said and Shoji smiled*And that's why you are  special to me."he said and An Unexpected Phone Call

That afternoon Shoji was leaving music practice when his phone rang The number wasn't saved in his

contacts*Hello?"Shoji said"the caller speak:Good afternoon May I speak with Shoji Knox?"This is Shoji."

Shoji said"I am calling from the idol training program We are contacting you regarding your recent

audition."the person said,Shoji stopped walking His heart began beating faster*Yes?"he said"
We

were impressed with your performance and we  like to invite you to the next stage of our selection process."

The person said"Shoji stared at his phone*Wait... really?"Shoji said" the person spoked:Yes, Congratulations We will  send you the details shortly."

Thank you so much!"Shoji said When the call ended, Shoji stood still for a moment He had made
it

to the next stage He wasn't officially selected yet but he had another opportunity And he couldn't wait

to tell Kiana The First Person He Told Shoji immediately called her Kiana answered after a few rings*

Hello?"Kiana said"Shoji spoked: LOVE!"Kiana jumped slightly*Shoji? What's wrong?"she asked"
Shoji

spoked:Nothing's wrong! I got the call!"What call?"Kiana asked"Shoji spoked:The audition people!

They want me to come back for the next stage!"
Kiana gasped*SHOJI! THAT'S AMAZING!"she said

loudly"He laughed at how excited she sounded* You are happy?"Shoji asked"Kiana spoked:Of course

I am happy! I knew you could do it!"It's not the final selection yet but it's another chance."Shoji said"

Kiana spoked:And you're going to give it your best, right?"Absolutely."Shoji said and Kiana smiled*I am

so proud of you."she said and Shoji's voice softened:I wish I could hug you right now."You can when

you see me."Kiana said"Shoji spoked:I am coming over."At the Adopted Center Kiana was sitting in the

garden when Shoji arrived She stood up as soon as she saw him He opened his arms*Come here, beautiful."

Shoji said and Kiana hurried into his embrace* Congratulations!"she said"Shoji spoked:Thank you,

love."He held her close for a moment before pulling back*I wanted you to be the first person I told."

Shoji also said"Kiana smiled*You called me before your friends?"she asked"Shoji spoked:Of course Rhys

and James can wait."She laughed*I'm sure they will complain."Kiana said"Shoji spoked:They already

have Rhys sent me about five messages asking if I heard anything."Shoji showed her his phone Kiana giggled*

Tell them!"she said and Shoji sent a message to their group chat Shoji:I made it to the next stage!"

James:THAT'S MY GUY!"Rhys: Knew you had it in you,Congratulations."James:So when are we getting

free concert tickets?"Shoji:You two are impossible."Kiana laughed as she read the messages

A Dream Worth Working For Shoji sat beside Kiana on the garden bench*There's going to be more training if I pass the next stage," he explained"

I will probably have to work harder and spend more time at the studio."Shoji also said and Kiana nodded*

Then we will figure out our schedule."she said"
He looked at her*Are you sure?"Shoji asked"Kiana spoked:

Shoji, I want you to have this opportunity We can plan time together around your practices."He smiled*

I don't want you feeling forgotten."Shoji said"Kiana spoked: I won't Just remember to message me

when you can."I promise."Shoji said as Kiana rested her head against his shoulder*And remember

to take care of yourself too."she also said and
Shoji laughed softly*You sound like my mom."he said"

Kiana spoked:Maybe your mom and I are both right."Probably."Shoji said and He kissed her forehead

That Night Back in her room Kiana opened her sketchbook She drew Shoji standing beneath a spotlight,

holding a microphone This time she added a small audience in front of the stage One person in the crowd

was holding a sign that read:WE BELIEVE IN YOU, SHOJI!"She smiled and took a picture of the drawing*

Kiana 🌸: For your next stage Keep believing in yourself."Shoji ❤️: I am putting this somewhere I can

see it every day."Kiana 🌸: Good Don't forget how far you have already come."Shoji ❤️: I won't Goodnight,

my love."Kiana 🌸:Goodnight,I love you."Shoji ❤️: I love you more. ❤️"Kiana put her phone down and

looked at her drawing Shoji still had a long way to go and neither of them knew what the future would bring

But today his dream had moved one step closer And she was excited to see where it would take him*