Edited by: Kuro
After the concert, JADED went backstage to meet their fans. Meeting artists like this was really popular and helped idols make connections with their fans. It was so that idols could be seen as more relatable and more human.
There were only 10 people who had been selected and Adriel and Luis were one of them. These tickets sold out fast and many were waiting to know how the members of JADED were.
The other participants were shocked to see two men in suits holding posters and the lightsticks. Their faces were so serious, but one of them, the one with the poster with a heart on it, seemed like he had "please notice me" written all over his face. The man was like a puppy at a shelter waiting for his fated owner to pick him up and bring him home.
Everyone kept staring at him as he waited to see Jaden. When he saw that he was coming, his face lit up as he lightly waved the lightstick that wasn't on. It was like he was trying to draw attention to himself and it was definitely working.
All the members looked over at the serious-looking, black-suited man with bright eyes. He had a goofy smile on his face as the lightstick moved slightly back and forth in his hands. They also didn't forget to look at his poster that had a heart and Jaden's name on it.
It was so funny, Jaden broke out into laughter. "Who is this man?! He's so adorable!"
Hearing Jaden's laugh and seeing him smiling, Adriel also gave a happy grin as his face read, "I've been noticed!" If he was a dog, his tail would be wagging at full speed.
All the members went up to greet everyone as Jaden went up to the adorable older man.
Jaden held out his hand for the man to shake it. "My name is Jade, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"My name is Adriel and I can definitely say I am your biggest fan." He grabbed Jaden's hand happily. He vowed to uh... not wash his hands until the near future.
The moment they touched, Jaden felt that familiar tingle run up his arm. He had this strong urge to jump into Adriel's arms, but he pulled himself together and his gaze definitely softened when he looked up again.
"Thank you for supporting us. We hope to see you again."
Adriel smiled happily as he nodded. "I will be at your next concert." And every concert after that.
After that, Jaden greeted the other individuals who were able to go backstage. Every fan was kind and cheerful, happy to meet the members of JADED.
Luis reluctantly became a huge fan after meeting everyone. He was especially a fan of Dexter who caught his attention up on stage. Seeing his cheerfulness compared to his sorrowful dancing on stage, he thought that Dexter was extremely talented and beautiful. He could stare at him forever and not get bored.
It was a successful backstage meeting. Everyone was really happy as they went home.
When Jaden got to his room, he crashed onto the bed and looked up at the ceiling. He couldn't get the grin off his face. His adorable lover was the first to find him and he was even a crazy fanboy. It was too funny.
'System, what does Adriel do in this world?'
[Ah? From what I researched, Adriel is the CEO of a gaming company that came out with the VR gaming system. Surprisingly, he is good friends with the founder of JQ, Luna, which is why he was able to get all the tickets at the price that he got them at... A crazy man as per usual.]
'He really likes to work in the technology industry. He was also in an IT company in the 2nd world.'
[God System's family in the first world you were in were also IT giants. He just went to the company you were at for entertainment because it was a company that was on his mother's side of the family. His soul probably has a lot of connection to the IT industry and anything to do with technology because of his original world's body.]
'Interesting... So that's how it will be for every modern world?'
[Hmm, more often than not, Host, but there will be times when it deviates from that.]
He thought it was cute that God System was like that. He wondered what else he could find out about him... He wished that God System would have his memories soon.
Sadly, his good mood was cut too short as his nightmares were back again.
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After their first successful debut concert, JADED was all over the news. The impact that they made shocked the entire world and many fans groaned as they saw that all the tickets were sold out already.
They were busy after the first concert and they went to three cities in their own country before heading out to other countries. In total, they went to eight countries.
During the time of their tours, everyone noticed the small changes in Jaden's features from his face to his voice. It was like he was going through a second puberty and everyone wanted to know why. Some said he was a late bloomer and others were saying that it was plastic surgery. But was there plastic surgery that changed your voice slowly? Maybe (as it's a surgery trans women can have), but everyone was curious to know the truth behind it. Even so, with the voice lessons, Jaden gradually got used to singing in a deeper voice. It was a bit difficult at first but training almost every day helped him.
The other members got used to singing and dancing at the same time so they didn't mind covering some parts of the song for Jaden. Jaden excelled at dancing as well, so there were no problems.
At each concert, every member started to shine more and more. Everyone had high expectations for JADED who came at them like a storm. The fans, War-Torn, were growing exponentially. There was even someone who became the official President and Vice President of the Fanclub.
Cough cough, President Adriel and Vice President Luis.
Unsurprisingly, Adriel and Luis went to every concert and event that JADED was having. Every member of the Fanclub eventually learned the faces of the president and vice president. In the end, Jaden secretly gave the man his number. Seeing his puppy dog eyes, his lightstick waving back and forth like it was his tail moving at different paces depending on how much he was being noticed, he couldn't help but give in.
Jaden felt it was kind of exciting to have a future secret relationship with his fan... Well, that adorable man had followed him for so many worlds, he was different from everyone else who walked past him. Jaden would continue to chase as God System would do the same with him. A very mutual relationship that spanned many lifetimes. Also, how could he say no to that puppy dog-like face he was given every time they saw each other?
"Jaden, you seem happy," Elijah said as he watched the happiness radiate off of Jaden as he texted someone.
"When the person I am interested in is being unbearably cute, how can I not be happy?" Jaden replied, his phone put in front of his mouth to hide his smirk but everyone knew he was smiling.
The members of JADED all knew who he was talking about but didn't say anything. They felt like they were being shoved dog food and they were silently protesting.
"Enough talking about that. Jaden, I heard you have come up with a new song and want to show us?" Alexander questioned as he changed the subject. Jaden looked too sparkly when he talked about Adriel.
"Ah, yeah I almost forgot. Here's the song..." Jaden nodded as he pulled out several sheets of paper from his bag that was conveniently next to him. "It's more on the rock side, but I am sure someone can dance to it or we can just have it on hold."
Dexter looked over at the lyric sheet and started to read the lyrics out loud.
"If one day our paths should cross again, I hope that you will see"
Danny read the next part, "The side of me, that I hide"
"Tuckaway, hidden inside, desperately calling out your name." Elijah finished what the other two were going to sing.
Alexander smiled as he hummed the tune that was below each line. "I like this song a lot. I don't know why but I feel as if you are talking about yourself." It was too personal for him not to connect those dots. Everything about the song seemed like it was a plea for that certain someone to hear Jaden.
"Something like that." Jaden gave a stiff smile. It was a bullseye. He was thinking about Adriel, well, more like God System, when he wrote the song.
In every world, he was the only one who remembered every detail of their lives together. He hoped that God System would remember him and see him for who he was. Somehow, God System seemed to fall in love with him even without those memories. He wondered when God System would remember him. Would he be able to tell he was a Host? Maybe one day God System would realize that he was a System.
Until then, he didn't mind calling out to God System hoping he would hear and remember him. It was the least he could do for the man that always fell in love with him regardless of what world they were in.
"Was there a certain someone you were thinking of?" Danny was in full-on tease mode. They all knew who he was talking about.
Jaden almost choked on air before clearing his throat. "What makes you say that?"
"That reaction makes us say that." Dexter grinned as he clung to Jaden's arm. "Stop trying to act like a cool guy and admit it."
Everyone was an emerging adult, of course, they were curious about romance, especially the romance of their friends.
Elijah gave a rare smile. "They must be 'unbearably cute' for you to have that reaction."
The conversation from before came back in full swing.
"Ahh, so you want him to see the real you, huhhhh? Not the persona you built for the stage? Isn't that romanticccc~?" Danny said in that obnoxious teasing voice. Even some of his words were purposefully said with more emphasis to annoy Jaden.
Dexter: "How romanticccc~"
Al: "So cuteeeee~"
Elijah: "Unbearably cute."
Jaden felt like hitting them all out of embarrassment. "Ha ha ha, look at you all teasing me like this! Who taught you?"
The four joked around with Jaden, teasing him until he would admit that it was for Adriel who they all knew was madly in love with Jaden.
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Talks like these were normal within the members of JADED, but while times seemed peaceful, the online community was throwing a fit.
(Hoewithahoe: You mean to say that Jade is actually some sort of tr***y?)
(Jeezetalks: yeah man. this article really dug up all sorts of shit on "it" like how they use to be a girl named L****** and then got their name changed just before debuting.)
(Butternutter: wtf?! Are you fucking serious?! Damn and I really liked Jade too... If I like Jade and since I'm a girl and they are a girl... Does that mean I'm gay?)
There were all sorts of transphobic comments going around after many people saw documents of Jaden's life before the name change. It was obvious that whoever sent them out had malicious intentions and wanted Jaden's career to be ruined. They must also have good connections because usually, these files were private and under specific medical guidelines of privacy. Maybe it was because there weren't a lot of protections for trans people that this had gotten out as easily as it did.
Even Arisa (Sumia) came up to him worried and anxious. Jaden knew she had nothing to do with it, so he couldn't help but wonder who decided to be malicious, but that didn't matter. It made it so much easier for him to come out.
Well, whoever it was that did this was irrelevant to him. Sooner or later his company would find justice for him. For now, all he had to do was come out and live his best life.
Grandpa Marky: Hey everyone, sorry I'm late. I don't know why but I suddenly got hit with a migraine on Wednesday night and it's lasted until now. Also, I've been having on and off fevers, ringing in my ears, body aches, random bloody noses, dry ass eyes, and lack of appetite. I'm still suffering through it. I don't think it's covid19 as I've been able to taste and smell my food, don't have trouble breathing, or coughing, but it still sucks. Also, my mood has been terrible. Pretty sure my cat is scared of my sudden mood changes and random bouts of anger. I've got some medication from my doctor to help with my chronic pain but I'm not sure if it's going to work. I hope it does. Crossing my fingers >_<
Anyway, thanks for being patient and I will try my best to update next week on time, but if not, well I will let you know. Have a good weekend everyone and see you all in the next chapter!
