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 Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:58 pm
Nuts.
Okay so it really wasn't the best first impression that Akihiko had ever gotten of anyone... but he genuinely thought that Shou had dived off the deep end one too many times.
The man was insane, hopping from topic to topic with no real apparent line of coherent thought. It was like someone had given sugar to a five year old then expected them to sit still and be quiet for five hours.
Things like that just weren't normal.
Neither was the man's energy.
If Narcissus could produce just a third of that same energy on stage... It wasn't that the musician wasn't motivated, nor that his own shows were any less spectacular...
But everything in moderation.
Well... ALMOST everything...
"Indian food is fine." the Ohayou star replied with a pleasant smile after shaking Shou's hand. "I've no scheduled plans for the rest of the afternoon, so I'm at your disposal, Shou-san."
Well, disposal to a certain extent...
And the suddenly suggested extent hadn't been what the young Koyasu had in mind at all.
Blinking in apparent surprise, Narcissus shook his head. "Wouldn't I be detracting from your effect if I were to appear, dressed as such?" he asked politely. "Besides, these people came to see you, Shou-san. Not me. I..." the bull whip took Akihiko by surprise and he sighed, putting his hands on his hips. "If it gets you off stage at a reasonable time, Shou-san... then hai. I'll help. Just lead the way, onegaishimasu." smirking, Narcissus flicked his hair over his shoulder. "I'll be on my best behavior."
So just one quick appearance...
It couldn't hurt matters, ne?
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:33 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:-  SHOU
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
The Fan Rally - Kami sama!!
"Good good! I'll be famished after this. I only had a snack before the Rally." He tugs on his white gloves and smirks. "Then we can conspire over appetizers and drinks."
"Distracting? No...you're not that at all! You're brilliant!" His eyes sparkled and then they flicked over to Hamu-kun. His words almost flipping to a more serious note in an instant. "Change of plans... Take Narcissus-san to the covered carriage, our future exit from the show. Narcissus-san, I'll cue you in from the carriage and then you can step out. Hamu-kun, Flares and lasers, add the aerials early....1 minute after."
Then he chuckled as he patted the whip, "Yes, you could get me off the stage at a reasonable time...for a change, Narcissus-san. Best behavior? Oh I hope not....because that would be so not you!"
He turned on his boot heel and strode towards the door out towards his appointed cue.
Hamu snapped his fingers in those moments things moved at the speed of light around Narcissus. And for another point in Narcissus' life he got to see the well oiled machine of Shou's team at work. In a flash, the make-up artist had touched up Narcissus, while a man polished the boots on his feet and another perfected his hair.
All the while, Hamu was relaying messages back and forth with the unknown engineers. But at one point he glanced at Narcissus' clothes as if pondering something then shook it off.
Soon they were racing down the hall in a mini cart to a covered carriage that was at the ready with two black horses and a dark suited driver. It seemed that the team was Extreme in preparedness because just before Narcissus could jump in the carriage they fitted him with a special small mic for a singer.
Hamu as Narcissus got into the carriage said quickly, "Shou will be using the whip and he'll call out a 'special guest'. When the whip hits second target the carriage will come in. When it stops you can come out and meet Shou in the middle. Here's the set layout, and map of the lighting and spotlights. You can improvise from there." He closed the carriage door rushing to the next sequence of events.
Meanwhile on stage, Shou's show had resumed on time and his whip flashed out once striking an apple off the head of a performer. "Now everyone, I was going to continue on and talk about the winning Bee's accomplishments but...before I do that, I wanted to give you a surprise. I've a very special guest here today - Someone who also believes in helping this Charity and will be performing on the stage that day too..."
At that he's whip flashed out in the mid air...the second strike.
The carriage then started to move forward...not missing a beat...circling around and then stopping at a perfect position for Narcissus to make his grand entrance.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:35 pm
Laughing, Narcissus nodded. "Hai hai, Shou-san. Then, I hope you make this appearance of mine... quite interesting, ne?" the man asked before the ring master dashed back to his stage.
But before Akihiko could even comment to Yamada, people were touching up his face and hair and getting him in pristine order to go out there. It was amazing really... because there was actually a more coordinated effort here, then at even his own shows.
Yes... Ohayou needed Shou...
Not just for revenge, but because the man could teach a star a thing or two.
Being whisked around backstage to the carriage, Narcissus took the stage plan and looked it over. "Arigatou, Yamada-san." the musician spoke before closing the carriage door.
After a quick look through, he knew just how to step... just what would show him off more than anything else... the exact right places.
And he knew how many steps it would take to reach Shou from the carriage.
Then the whip sounded and the carriage began to move. The only thing that Akihiko DIDN'T know... was exactly what he was going to say if need be.
Improvisation usually lead, in his case, to misbehavior...
Though, Shou HAD said he shouldn't be on his best behavior...
Then again... Shou didn't know what his worst was.
The moment the carriage stopped, Akihiko put his hand on the door, smirked, then opened it.
He walked out onto a stage, in an auditorium full of Shou's fans. With that cocky yet somehow charming smirk on his face, Narcissus raised one hand up above his head and waved to the ground.
"Yo!" he greeted them, before bowing slightly and then crossing the distance between himself and Shou with long graceful strides. "I hope everyone out there is ready to support the Charity event!"
Yes... to fans... Narcissus was nice.
Cocky... but nice.
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:37 pm
Sighing, Nakai set his coffee cup down on the table. "Why am I not surprised that it has to do with Narcissus?" he asked, a slightly dark glint tainting his amber eyes. "He's been nothing but trouble for Izzy... baka..."
Kai stood, putting his hands on his hips and pacing over to the window. The world was, crazily, getting to see his boxers if they so much as looked in that general direction. But of course, the vocalist didn't give a damn.
No...
He just needed to think, and vent through thinking.
"If Smash IS involved, Hiroki-san... I highly doubt there will ever be evidence that comes to light." the blond turned, giving the elder man a slight smile. "Trust me... I may be a new star, but I'm not stupid. Unless they're ridiculous enough to pull another stunt, or to even pull one against Narcissus himself... I doubt they can be charged."
In other words, Kai knew, that to SMASH... well... Izzy just wasn't that important.
But to him...
Sighing, Nakai shrugged his shoulders as he took the card. "I'll visit him. I've got some work to do at the studio today but..." he smirked. "Well, guess this is a good excuse to play hooky for once, ne?"
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:43 pm
"How's that..." but Naoko just sighed and shook his head. "Nevermind..." the blond whispered, going through the clothes.
He was sore.
Very sore.
So tight jeans were a definite no.
Instead, he chose a pair of black slacks that were of a comfortable material, as well as a dark purple button up shirt that had flecks of black in it. It was long sleeved, and had a sharp collar that stood up just a tad. Black shoes finishes out the combo, though didn't make him any taller.
Sighing, Naoko went back into the bedroom and picked up his glasses from the bedside table.
"Sometimes, I think I'm a vampire." NAKO commented absently as he began getting dressed. "I hate daylight... burns my eyes."
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:20 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SHOU
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
OMG!!! It's Narcissus-sama!!?? Shou-sama!!
The fans let out a ROAR! Filling the auditorium with screams and cries for Narcissus and Shou like a crazed animals. Rose petals flew from the closer audience to the stage while lights flickered from all the phones snapping pictures.
Up above the lights rolled in as spotlights captured the mood -in colors perfect for Shou...perfect for Narcissus. Yes, Shou's crew was better than the best. Right at the mark from what Yamada had been told the flares and lasers surrounded them while the aerial performers followed one minute behind.
Then, Shou raised his hand to the audience, and almost immediately, they started to quiet.
"We are so pleased that you could be with us today Narcissus-san. You do the Charity a great service and my Bees quite an honor!" he invited Narcissus closer to him and a pile of presents that were held by a half circle of fine looking men that were the jugglers from early.
"My Bees! Narcissus-san wished to be present as we announced the winner of the The Best Bee - Charity Contest. There was one young person that stood out from all the rest. This person, served at several of the group homes over the course of the month even while taking cram school. She has been helping coordinate with Bees across the world to bring together more funding and awareness. I had to say I was impressed by the amount that this young woman has earned for the disadvantages teens. A total of 5 million yen. Which I will double as promised."
He then pulled out an envelope and handed it to Narcissus. "Would you do me the honor of reading the name within the envelope?" Shou was prepared to help Narcissus along with the improvisation to a degree since he had dragged him on the stage. At least to him, this was easy...playing with the fans.
Of course the winner probably already guessed who she was; with her mouth covered in shock and surprise...but soon it would be much more than that...
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:34 pm
Listening to Shou and hearing his passion about the event, actually made Narcissus want to say something as well.
A very rare event indeed.
Moving to stand only inches from Shou, Akihiko nodded. "Sou sou..." the musician spoke, his deep voice raising just a tad. "Raising money for a charity that you care about is a worthy notion to take up. By helping those that you can, you'll not only make their lives brighter, but yours as well." he smiled. "A win win situation. So. Even if your efforts aren't recognized, that doesn't mean you shouldn't stop helping others. It just means you should stay on track, because even a simple 'arigatou' can be a precious gift."
God how he hated such 'feel good' crap... But his public image needed it.
This, would certainly give him a few bonus points with the old man, at least...
Taking the envelope from Shou, Narcissus smirked mischievously. "Ho? I wonder whose name is inside, ne?" he stopped a moment, pondering.
Waiting...
"Hadaku! Hadaku!" was chanted through the crowd, everyone wanting to know the name.
With that same smirk, Akihiko shrugged his shoulders. "Yare yare, minnasan... I suppose I've made you wait long enough so..." he opened the envelope, taking out the name card. "Fujioka Saiko-san."
Immediately, there was a squee of absolute delight from a member near the front of the auditorium.
Motioning with his arm, Narcissus indicated the stairs. "Ki wo tsukete." he said with a charming smile as a young woman ascended the steps.
She was dressed in a style very, very, familiar to anyone who had attended the Charity Event Party the night before.
Mainly... because she looked like a black-haired version of Naoko... all the way down to the details in the kimono.
No doubt the girl had stayed up all night getting it finished.
Bowing to her, Narcissus stepped to the side just enough that she could stand between himself and Shou.
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:38 pm
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:-  Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
Let's not talk about the pain...
Grown up? Izzy thought as he watched Chiyou-kun leave the room. Somehow that didn't seem to quite set right with the man. Maybe because that parenting aspect always hit at the wrong times. Oh he knew that his young stars had to grow up but...well children did grow up so quickly.
Izzy sighed quietly to himself wondering if he was now getting old. This moment alone scared him when he realized that everything he had owned was gone....all his memories. Things he had kept from each star that could never be replaced. Tears streamed his cheeks not so much from the pain across his body but for that loss.
He wiped his eyes with the bandages hand when the nurse and Chiyou-kun had returned. Taking a deep breath, he didn't say much as she looked at the IV and switched out the bags then pulled the curtain around the bed to check all the tubes in places that were personal.
"They will remove the lower tubes tomorrow and then do an examination to see if the work on the internal tearing is starting to mend. Eventually the pain will lessen but you should get some sleep." said the nurse before opening the curtain.
Izzy nodded slowly seemingly wiped out by the drug that eased all the injuries.
The nurse looked at Chiyou-kun and then said softly, "He probably will sleep a few hours, so you can get lunch from our cafeteria if you'd like. He's going to need time to heal."
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:05 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SHOU
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
OMG!!! It's Narcissus-sama!!?? Shou-sama!!
Shou was rather pleased with Narcissus' improvisation although he couldn't tell if the bad boy star was actually having fun or just 'pretending'. Narcissus wasn't the friendly touchy feely type but at least he put on a good show and the Bees were eating it up along with the media. This was definitely one thing Shou took notice. In fact, he knew that at least one SHOXX magazine reporter was in the bunch along with Arena37 and a few others. He had no doubt that SHOXX would have a ton of questions for him.
As the name was read, Shou put on his best smile as the spotlights swirled in on the girl. And then, he realized what she was wearing. "Ah, Hime no Sora...I am not dressed for the occasion." His bow elegantly followed Narcissus' and as he rose the cameras flashed brilliantly about them.
"Fujioka Saiko-san...It is time to celebrate your accomplishment with these winnings!" said Shou as the Jugglers lined up with the gifts.
The girl, she was so delighted but fingers re-covered lips in that shock of being noticed in such a way.
As the gifts were given, to the surprise of the crazed fans, each brightly colored box had memories from of Shou's events even a guitar from one of his Fantasy tours from a few years back. "I couldn't help but notice that you are wearing a similar costume to Naoko no Hime no Sora. Ah...so this gift...mm...I think it will go well in your collection."
A tall box was opened behind him and brought around to be unveiled completely to her and the fans. It was a version of Naoko's kimono but reversed colors. Extremely well designed down to the Obi and the many layers involved. "A gift worthy of the Best Bee."
He took her hand away from her rosy lips and rolled it along his smooth fingers for a gentle kiss along the knuckles as she stared up wide eyed at him. "You've become a Bee that has stepped beyond the veil and for now, truly in my world." His voice as sensual as a lover...a true master of the Ring.
He smiled vividly and raised her hand with his own to the crowds, then bowed with her following...
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:25 pm
What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:-  Asato Hiroki
Chairman's Secretary - Ohayou Productions
Aftermath
Hiroki looked up from his cup and set it down on a coaster upon the coffee table. "Because, Narcissus is a nexus of trouble at times." Ok, he didn't say all the time but that is how Hiroki felt on most occasions. If Matsumoto-san was the one to have arranged this, then yes, it was truly Narcissus to blame. Narcissus bit off more than he could chew and was lucky Izzy had not been killed.
The world may have not been looking in Nakai's direction but Hiroki couldn't help but take a look at those boxers at least a couple times. Nakai was definitely a fine looking man. If this were any other day, Hiroki's thoughts might have beens sullied by his imagination.
Soon Hiroki was sighing as well in agreement, "Yes, catching Smash won't be an easy task. They were smart not to go after Narcissus directly but...Matsumoto-san is not the type to be direct about anything when he's motivated by anger. And he's to smart to pull another stunt while the heat is on him. So unless Izzy can identify the people that hurt him, then at the moment we've little to go on."
Of course, Hiroki understood well and good that Smash's chairman could care less about who or what he hurt in between point A and point B. As long as in the end he profited from the arrangement. Hiroki would have investigators looking into the matter and surely the police would be involved but...Matsumoto-san was very good at covering his tracks. Or having someone else to take the fall.
"Well, I should let you get along with your day." Then he smiled a little as he got up and took his coffee cup into Nakai's kitchen placing it in the sink. When he returned, he placed a finger on his lips for a moment, "I don't think I'll mind you playing Hooky, but...your manager might." Then he smiled again, "Izzy Lucky doesn't ever seem to forgot his Stars."
With that he headed towards the door where he met Sal and headed on to his next appointment - appropriating Izzy Lucky's new things.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow.
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 3:50 pm
 ~( Lonely ) Mayotta nara~
~( Try again ) Nando datte~
~Yarinaosu koto dekiru kara~
Naoko looked...very good. Very...professional, somehow. It was a stark contrast to Ryu's outfit as much as it nearly meshed with his theme as well. Where Ryu looked like a club kid from some dark movie, Naoko looked like the modern vampire he spoke of feeling like. Ryu grinned, rather taken by the idea of NAKO being a vampire. His vampire. "Na-kun...I think you're too sunny to be a vampire..." he chuckled, putting his arms around the blond's waist from behind, his chin resting on top of the pianist's head now, from the added height of his ridiculous looking boots. "Being a vampire though...kind of a...romantic...idea, ne?" the violinist leaned down, biting Naoko's neck just enough to make it sting pleasurably. Pulling back, he laughed and laughed. Little jokes like that always made him feel mirthful. "Really though...we should get going. Wanna stop somewhere for breakfast, babe?" ~( I’m here )~ Soba ni iru wa~
~( Believe me ) Osorenai de~
~Shinjiau koto....~
~FOR YOU~
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:14 pm
Nigiyaka na hitogomi ni tokeru tsubuyaki ga
Ashimoto ni chirabatta omoide nijimaseru---
Somehow, watching the nurse tend to Izzy made Chiyou feel very...mortal. He hadn't though of it before, but the cold sterility of the room seemed to suddenly stand out in an almost unbearable way.
When the nurse closed the curtain, Chiyou let himself shudder, holding himself for a moment as if trying to warm up a bit.
When the nurse came back out, opening the curtain again, Izzy was drifting off from the medication.
Food...yes, food sounded like a good idea when the lady mentioned it...but there were a few questions he had for her first.
"Excuse me...miss...but...what exactly is the extent of his injuries, and how did he sustain them?" he asked in both a curious and concerned manner. Nobody had explained anything to him, after all, and he felt he should know.
---Mayoi aruku machi no kagayaki wa glaring one way
Kogoe sou na boku wo terasu
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:38 pm
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:- Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
Let's not talk about the pain...
"Yes, young man?" she answered then turned to look at him as she was exiting the room. "Oh, they didn't tell you? Umm...well, he's had surgery for the tearing in his lower bowels. And his throat is bruised from a heavy weight put on it. He has other injuries covering his body from the assault." She purposely left out many details considering he was a young adult. The nurse didn't want to be the one to explain the depth of what had happened so she kept to the more medical definitions. It would be up to the other adults in her opinion to let him know the rest.
"The cafeteria is down two levels. I think they are having...western meal day. So it might be cheeseburgers, fries and chocolate shakes." She smiled lightly then proceeded back to her station.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:27 pm
Nigiyaka na hitogomi ni tokeru tsubuyaki ga
Ashimoto ni chirabatta omoide nijimaseru--- 
Cheeseburgers, fries...and chocolate shakes? Really?
Chiyou shook his head. Really, he wished he could slap that nurse. How could she play everything off as if it were fine, after telling him about Izzy's injuries, and doing so in such a half-assed, bullshit way?
Still...tearing in his lower bowel...heavy weight on his throat...
From what she described...it sounded like...no. No way. Surely not. That couldn't be what had happened to Ishi. Not his Ishi....
Chiyou's mind raced, trying to think of some other explanation for what could cause injuries like that.
Next time he saw Hiroki, or Koyasu-sama...or even Narcissus...he was going to have a lot of questions to ask, and he wouldn't settle for danced-around answers this time.
The boy felt overly-anxious again...so he decided to put off eating. Quietly, he went over to Izzy and took the ice cream from his bedside table, returning it to the freezer part of the small fridge.
Sitting back in the chair he had occupied for most of the day, he just looked at Izzy, watching him sleep.
So much he wanted to say to his manager...but not now. Not while Izzy was recovering.
Soon, though.
Soon, Chiyou promised himself, he was going to prove to his former manager just how much he really loved the man. He was going to see to it that there were many bright days in their future...together.
Laying his head on the bed, the boy looked on at the television, drifting in and out, fighting sleep, though failing. As his eyes slipped closed, he took Izzy's hand, just wanting that little bit of contact with the sleeping manager.
Before he succumbed completely to the sandman, though, he noticed the oddest thing...
Narcissus was on the TV...with Shou...
Hm....how odd...
---Mayoi aruku machi no kagayaki wa glaring one way
Kogoe sou na boku wo terasu
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:06 pm
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