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 Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:32 pm
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:-  Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
A twin...The thought spun in Michi's head even as the story swirled about from a distant past. He kept his face for once kept under control not revealing his emotions except by the slow breathing that passed his lips. It caused a few things to click into place about Akihiko that he never in a million years would have figured out. Never would have even thought to ask or dared. He could only guess at the horrible things that Akihiko saw...heard... Losing his family...
But the nightmare that Akihiko expressed reminded Michi of all the hidden monsters in this world. The ones right under the nose being the worst. Michi didn't even know what questions to ask, what words to say. The shock of Akihiko's past really made Michi's dull in comparison. He had nothing but the normal angst of usual teenage rebellion and a butch mother. But she wasn't malicious. She just...was overbearing at times.
Looking down, Michi tried to find words because what could he say to that. How could he defend...how could he work it all through, "I'll never say a word about it to anyone." he finally answered and then thought about the megane-clad manager and the way he'd pull up from the most heinous events.
However, through those deeper thoughts about Ishi-san, Michi eventually found what he thought would be the right words to express to his friend, "Yeah, He opened you're heart and you changed Akihiko. You were the you, that you should have become. The you that your sister would have wanted to see. The man you needed to be. The wall you built was a fine defense when you were 10 years old. But now...look at you. You don't need that wall to be safe. Izzy showed you a world outside your walled garden and that's the world that your music blossomed in. Even if you've lost him, he gave you a gift that you've got to cherish. Make something of that. Help others find their way beyond the walls they've built within through your music."
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:48 pm
"Arigatou." Akihiko whispered, truly thankful that the man would keep his silence.
If the media ever found out about that...
Not about the deaths or the murder... but about Akihiko's love for Yuriko... he'd be ruined.
"I don't need the pep talk, Michi." Narcissus spoke calmly, watching the man with tired eyes. "From... from what I do remember now... I know that I was happy with Izzy. I know that he changed me, and that I had fun with him. I was Akihiko. I wasn't Narcissus. Izzy... saved me from my own prison, really... but... right now... right now I need to build up my walls, Michi. Not permanent ones... I hope... but ones that will get me through the next few weeks. Afterward..." he sighed, laying back against the bed. "Afterward I'll decide what to do. But right now... I just WANT to feel sad. I WANT to be silent and lethargic and just all around reclusive from the world. It's... how I mourn..." Akihiko couldn't help but smile sadly. "Ask ojisan or Yuuji... after the murders and the fire... I didn't come out of my room for a month."
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:52 pm
"Yeah, no problem." Nakai replied, sitting up and swinging his legs over the side of the bed. He stood, soon helping Chiyou up to his own feet. "Sorry... I'll pick something else to talk about." the guitarist said with a soft smile. "Hey! How about after breakfast we go out... see a movie maybe? We could do some karaoke... just try to keep going and never stop. Might, well... do you some good to just throw yourself into something, you know?"
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:52 pm
What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:-  Mitsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
Welcome to my Nightmare...I hope I didn't scare you.
Izo had no intention of going to Hawaii. Stepping in a disaster zone was definitely not for the man who preferred to keep his hands far away from the dirty work. Although, his intentions were sincere enough in the supplies and men he had sent there via the cargo plane. Of course, he had kept his word and coordinated with Aki's men through his own.
And beyond that, he had sent a 'special' crew to search for Shou. It had consumed his time, this inner fear of losing his #1 superstar. Which made his desire to overcome Ohayou even stronger. His ruthless nature combated his words to Aki about holding off for this crisis.
Eventually, he picked up the phone and called Hayato's number, to check on the star and inform him of a flight Izo was having prepared to bring him home. There was no reason for the star to be stuck too long in Hawaii with so many possible problems that could develop such as aftershocks. Besides Izo didn't want to take any chances while Shou was still missing.
While he waited for the phone to pick up he noticed the email from his secretary. Naoko and Ryuukaze were putting on a benefit. Ah...a good promotional opportunity. Once that Izo fully supported because it would keep the two star out of trouble. It looked like...Naoko was being a good boy for now. Although, even as he thought that, he had his doubts. Unfortunately, with Shou missing, he might have to work on Naoko's star qualities. Paybacks were a....b***h.
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up!
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:55 pm
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
 Jun....... Jun. Nobody addressed him by that name....except Shou. The only ones who knew...were Shou, Naoko, and...Ryuukaze. How the hell did this man know his real name? And...if he knew that....then he had to know about his brother, Hayato. Just what the hell did this man know? "You....you know my name?" he whispered, eyes wide with confusion, pain, curiosity, and fear. "I take it...that you know of my brother, then? Do you know of how he passed, recently?" he put it out there, testing the waters, feeling for what Aki knew. It burned him up, made him feel bitter just to think of Hayato. How did this man know? He must have looked into his past... Could...could he possibly know Jun's other dirty secrets? Jun leaned back and sighed. His head was beginning to hurt suddenly, and he felt...dizzy, almost. "I....probably should get some rest, Koyasu-san. I suppose...perhaps we should talk again, later. Give Narcissus my regards...and please do stick by your guns on what you said. Don't let that man near your grandson...or anyone else you give a damn about, for that matter. I've seen enough suffering for ten lifetimes...even caused more than my fair share. I don't want to watch him cause any more, for anybody." Jun rose from his seat, brushing his long hair back, sighing as though he were somewhat relieved to say as much. He'd gathered that the chairman was aware of the kind of evil Matsumoto Izo was prone to just from his one statement. He may as well confirm it... He may as well give up a lot of things. In a way, it would be his penance, his rightful earnings for the life he had led. Turning, he walked briskly out of the hospital and across the way to the hotel, getting a key and heading to his room. Lying on the bed, he stared at the ceiling. "Damn you, Hayato. I hope you're rotting in hell right now, where you belong..." he murmured at nothing in particular. Suddenly, his cell phone began to ring. Looking at the number, he could see it was Matsumoto Izo. Damn if he was about to answer that. Not after what he had just said...not knowing what the man would want him to do. Well...he hadn't used the phone since before the quake. There was no way to prove it even worked, really. There was a myriad of excuses he could use. Hitting a button, he had the call go straight to voicemail, then turned off the device. He wasn't ready to go...he didn't want to go back and be a spoiled, primped, glorified slave. Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:26 pm
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:- Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
"Ok.. I get it. But I don't want you to go to far behind that wall or built it up so high I can't reach you. You may not get it sometimes, but I really do care about you. I feel like I've failed you plenty of times lately. Man, I can't even say sorry enough." Michi said quietly and stared at his own hands feeling rather helpless.
"Yeah well, I just want to know you'll be coming back around. Heck, I'm still going to become some sort of star remember. Without you around...I don't know. It's just...well yeah. I'm not as sure of things and you're my friend...heck my mentor in all this." he almost pouted with his own depressed emotions. It was an odd thing for him but with all that was going on, he wondered were he would find any comfort. "Just promise me...you'll not close me out completely." Akihiko wasn't the only one feeling the pain of these past few days. If Michi were any less a man, he'd have been crying by now. But his sensibilities forced him to be the strong one and support everyone else.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:20 pm
Smiling softly, Akihiko nodded, "You can see me any time you want, Michi-kun." the musician replied honestly. "I wouldn't be here without you, you know. So don't blame yourself. Even I didn't know what was happening to me... how could you have? Besides, you were supposed to help me with aches and pains... not play doctor to a mentally unstable musician."
For a moment, the young Koyasu paused. "When I'm in surgery... will you promise to get some rest? I'll be out for a while and you look ready to drop, Michi-kun. I think I'll be fine on my own. After all... I have to help you get your career in gear soon, ne?"
Okay, so he was trying to be a bit optimisitc...
But it hurt...
Really hurt...
Deep down... Akihiko just wanted to curl into a ball and drift off the sleep. But he knew, even that, wouldn't keep the pain away.
The memories...
That deep want that pulled at his bones.
Not a drug addiction... but a desperate desire for what he could never have again...
Ruki...
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:45 pm
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:- Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
Michi nodded and leaned up against Akihiko for a moment just to feel that warmth for a short time. "I guess I couldn't know but..." He didn't finish because Akihiko was right. What could he have done? Although he wished he could have...
Then he looked up into Akihiko's blue eyes when Akihiko asked him to get some rest. Boy that was a hard one for him to do. At least, for his mind, but his body would have heartily agreed. One war his mind would probably lose and he knew it. "I'll try." he smiled just a little. It was forced but it was all he could manage as he straightened himself up and took another breath.
He had to get that optimistic air back but it was hard. "You sure do...after dragging me up on the stage with Yammi you've got to be responsible." It was the sort of thing one might say in an anime but he had to try to bring some light back to his own darkness.
At that point, almost as if on cue, a nurse walked in. She spoke English but she tried to be very slow about it, "Ah...Akihiko Koyasu, it is time for me to prep you for surgery."
Michi nodded and told Akihiko what she had said then said, "I'll be right here when you get out. Promise."
Akihiko would soon have 1/2 a wish...the chance to drift off to sleep.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 6:23 am
kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru"Go out....to a movie?" Hideki said, flatly, as he stood there and just stared at Nakai. "You do realize that would be absolutely pointless, right? And if we did karaoke, I could only sing songs I already know by heart." he huffed, rolling his silvery-grey eyes at the guitarist. "Baka..." he couldn't help but giggle...just a little bit. The first hint of a smile he'd really shown since the day before. "Let's just get out of here...do something. I need to feel like I'm able to breathe again." he leaned against Kai, wrapping his arms around the older blond. Nakai really had become his everything. His rock. From this moment on...like it or not...Higuri Kai was the only person Chiba Hideki really had. karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 12:58 pm
The nurse continued to explain that the IV Akihiko was getting was going to make him very sleepy in the next ten minutes. Of course the woman also explained that Akihiko's doctor and neural surgeon had decided to chance the procedure. Instead of removing a portion of the young Koyasu's brain, a portion that would have needed to be stored in the man's abdomen or he would have needed a plate to fuse to his skull... they were simply going to be drilling a hole, much like the previous time. However, if the problem happened a third time, then a full on decompressive craniectomy was going to have to be done. However, the procedure this time would be what was considered a 'mini' and wouldn't be as invasive as having to cut near the base of his neck.
She also enlightened the pair that the surgery would probably take five hours, and that Akihiko would be in ICU without visitors for another five as he came around from the anesthetic. Thus, those waiting for him would be waiting at least ten hours, perhaps longer, depending on the doctor's later instructions.
After administering the IV, the nurse checked Akihiko's vitals once more, then left.
"Guess I'll be out of it for a while..." the musician spoke, not really worried about the surgery.
He was more worried about what he might miss because of it.
Blue eyes focused on the physical therapist, and the young Koyasu could only smile slightly. "I'll be fine. Maybe I won't have the headaches anymore... you know I collapsed on the plane... I actually slammed my head into the side of a table in the process. I'll be glad when that doesn't happen anymore... I always seem to be near a sharp corner or edge when one comes on..."
Narcissus was relaxing on the bed, just trying to think of something to talk about until the drugs took effect.
A part of him knew the surgery was dangerous, so if this was his last chance to say something... well...
"I wish Ruki was here, you know..." Akihiko whispered, thinking that he'd have liked, what might be his last words, to fall upon the megane-clad manager's ears. "Look, if something goes wrong... and if by some miracle he's alive... would you... you know... tell him? Tell him what I said to you earlier, I mean? The secret... the confession... everything?"
Found lots of good info here: http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PE-Craniotomy.htm
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 1:25 pm
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:- Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
Michi took in the words in English as best he could and translated them to Akihiko. He had tried very hard to skim words from the last conversation between the doctor and Aki so he hoped he was getting things right.
"Yeah you're going to be out for awhile but it will be alright." He was saying that for both of their sakes. Michi wanted the hours to go by quickly because he really didn't want to pacing and waiting for Akihiko to wake.
"I'm sure that this time, things are going to work out and you'll be free of them. I didn't know that." Michi said with a worried glance. "Must have been when I was asleep. He frowned a bit feeling uninformed but quickly realized that he didn't want to leave Akihiko's mental image of him with a frown on his face.
"You're clumsy...that's all." He put on a smile trying to tease a little to make things more cheery.
But then, Akihiko started talking about Ishi-san....Ruki. Michi could never say that first name. Very few Michi ever heard say it. Maybe Chiyou...but Michi thought that was only to get the managers attention. But Akihiko, he said it as if it meant something more. And Michi wished he could give him what he wanted. "I wish he was here too. He'd be all...worrying over you. I'm sure. We'd have to peel him away. He's just that type of guy.
It was when Akihiko started talking about his personal request that Michi felt his gut twist with worry. "You know I will...if that's what you want me to do. But, you'll be able to do that yourself. Because in about 10-12 hours, you'll be opening those blue eyes and I'll be right here beside you. Besides...man, Chiyou did that for you once. And well, you know, Ishi-san, he'd...he'd be very likely to smack me one if I did it for you this time." It was the best he could do to try to lighten up when his chest was tightening. He knew Akihiko would wake up...nothing would go wrong. He had to believe that.
Swallowing he waited, knowing the drugs would affect Akihiko quickly. Once he knew the man was asleep, he leaned over and kissed him softly on the forehead, "Whatever happens, I'll take that smack to tell him. Promise..."
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Michi walked out and told the nurse that Akihiko was under before going to the waiting room to tell Akihiko's grandfather everything the nurse said. It took him a little time but he managed to get most of the important information relayed.
Then he took a deep breath trying to cover up his nerves that had him rattled, "I promised Akihiko I'd be close by for him when he woke...and..he wants me to sleep. I really should stay up." He rubbed his eyes then yawned; trying not to think about but the chairs even started to look appealing.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 1:40 pm
He was glad for Michi...
For the man's company... his friendship.
Akihiko had never really had an actual friend. He'd had sex partners sure, and of course people who were paid to be nice to him. But... even though Michi was technically paid to make sure his body wasn't sore or out of wack... he wasn't paid to be nice. Michi's job didn't hinge on him flattering the musician.
Izzy was technically paid to be nice... but Izzy had transcended that. Plus, the man wasn't courteous to Narcissus when the musician was being a b*****d.
He told it like it was.
Just like Michi...
Only, in the case of the physical therapist, Akihiko had never seen them as being 'together' in the normal sense.
They were... friends.
Something the young Koyasu had always wanted and yet had never let himself attain.
So, when the drugs finally kicked in and Akihiko passed out, he was somewhat happy to know that there was someone still out there who cared about him beyond their own monetary gain.
Smirking just slightly, Aki nodded. "Yes, I know your name. And I know of your brother, though I was under the impression he had passed away from an accident years ago." the chairman spoke, reiterating some of the information that had been gathered about the young man. "I think rest, on your part, is wise. We can talk again later. My personal room at the hotel is 354. If I'm there and not here, feel free to drop in and we can chat."
Of course, Koyasu-sama was prepared for such a conversation. Prior to him going out and checking the shelters... Yuuji had installed some new security equipment in the chairman's hotel suite. In fact, he'd done it to all the rooms that they were renting, Hayato's included.
Just in case...
They fed directly into the 'ninja's' ipad.
"Don't worry, Hayato-san." Aki said, switching to the other name easily so as to keep up appearances. "I've been dealing with Matsumoto-san for a long time now. No one will get near my grandson who could possibly aggitate him. He doesn't need to go flying off the handle right now. None of us do." he stood as Hayato turned to leave.
Once the musician was gone, Aki sighed slightly and glanced over at Hiroki and Nezumi.
Both were apparently engaged in conversation.
He was about to say something to the two, when Michi showed up.
A change in procedure... which was a welcome change since it meant his grandson wasn't going to be stuck in the hospital as long as he had imagined.
"Tanaka-san, as your boss, I'm about to order you to go to the hotel across the street and get some sleep." Aki said, putting a hand on the young man's shoulder. "I myself am thinking of doing the same thing. You'll do no good staying here, uncomfortable. Just get five hours of sleep at the least. It's all I'm asking. I've even got some medication that might help you wind down if you need it."
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 1:43 pm
Nakai smirked, "Knew I could get you to laugh. At least a little." he teased with a wink, wrapping his arms around the 'kid' and kissing his forehead.
"Now! Let's go get something to eat then... hmmm... we could get your hair styled differently maybe? A change in appearance to go with your new 'look' maybe?" he thought for a minute. "OR we could take the shinkansen up north, spend some time at a traditional onsen. Just the two of us. Away from the news and reminders. Of course I'll have my phone in case anything is found out but.... I think getting away will do you some good, Hi-chan."
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 1:57 pm
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:- Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
"An order? To bed?" Michi blinked unsure what to think about this. It was almost like having a parent taking over when the kid was too tired to think clearly on his own. He glanced over to the rest of the men...wondering if they got the same sort of vibe.
"Uh...mm..but I promised...well..mmm...maybe if it's only 5 hours. I want to be here when he's up. I told him I would." He answered seeming rather certain that this was the important thing that needed to be done beyond his own need for sleep. He sucked in his breath trying to avoid yawning again.
"Alright...if you're coming too, you can show me the way." Michi wasn't nearly as impossible to deal with as some people. He wasn't moody like most stars and fairly good natured for the most part. So he willing let Aki take the reigns and steer him towards the hotel.
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In the mean time Hiroki looked up as they made that decision. "I'll stay here just in case, since I've already slept on the plane for several hours. If anything happens I'll call you right away. Nezumi-san, do you want to stay here or get some sleep?"
Hiroki knew that in situations like these he was a very patient man. As long as he wasn't the one having surgery, he was a pro at hanging out in hospitals due to the latest star trauma.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 2:10 pm
"Yes, an order." Aki replied with a warm smile. "Come on. I think you'll be able to get some rest. Yuuji told me you've hardly slept since the quake."
As he directed Michi toward the elevator, Aki turned to Hiroki. "Keep me informed, won't you?"
The two men left, heading to the hotel to get a little rest. In truth, Aki wasn't exactly tired, but he knew he needed the rest as per doctors orders.
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