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 Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:45 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
Izzy's eyes focused on Akihko and wondered about that reaction. Was he really nervous or was it something else. He wasn't certain but he could tell something was up with his star. Wait....he wasn't a manager any more or was he? Haha. He had no contract with Ohayou right now. Maybe he was more like an Angel Investor. He did have the purse strings to all the money they were borrowing.
"I don't' really want to talk about Hawaii. Because if they start, they'll ask things about Shou. And that will draw attention away from Ohayou and you. After Shou's performance this morning if they do talk about him you're going to get asked questions about the Charity event and why you and Shou haven't sang those works again. I know that we had plans to take that further but Ohayou still needs to put out the DVD." That part Izzy knew was from the money flow issue but things were about to change there. However, he was quite aware where interviewers might draw the conversations. He want to make sure that Narcissus and Ohayou were the real focus.
Michi listened taking in all the advice. He could tell Izzy would be fine once he got into his manager mode. Nothing could penetrate that in an interview. But while he was all calm he knew he had a lot to be careful about. "Alright
so just be very general and give no real details. Gotcha. Yeah I don't think my mom would be to happy if I gave out her info like that. She might like the work but she'd get pissed off with all the questions."
Soon the limo pulled up to the building where the interview would take place and Michi tried to act like this was all normal but he was really wanting to look around like a tourist because everything was new to him. But he tried to stay focused since this event was really important.
Izzy took things in stride. He had been here before and many other places to watch Narcissus and other stars run through various interviews. Although he usually only made press statements if his stars wanted to avoid the public so being on camera in a studio really wasn't what he was used to. Even if he had seen it enough. So he'd follow Narcissus' lead for awhile until he got comfortable.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
Ko looked up at Naoko and smiled brightly. For an instance, he seemed like any average kid about 8 years old and filled with energy to boot. "I'd like that!" It was hard to tell that he had been through a terrible time and had a not so fun morning. But kids were more resilient than adults.
He was happy to have choices though. And his new American friends weren't Japanese so he wasn't too scared of being judged by them the same way other Japanese kids might. There were too many expectations in normal Japanese schools.
"I like Bonnie, Crystal and James. I want to play longer. Lunch sound like fun! James plays...um...soccer and he asked me about the Japanese team but I don't know much about them. He says if he comes to Japan to school he might join the soccer club." Yes it was amazing how much kids could learn from each other's conversation. They didn't have to practice any formalities or other adult based things. They could just try without fear of mistakes.
The interpreter pointed out the next display and the kids, their parent, and Ko with Naoko in tow by the hand all got to listen as she told them stories about the fish and the science in English then in Japanese for Ko and Naoko. Seemed like they were about to get a really good knowledge of fish lore by the time it was done.
"Look! That's a WHALE! It's huge!" exclaimed Ko as he tugged at Naoko's arm. Everything was good in the world.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:15 pm
 ~ Nanika tarinakute mo ima aru iro de ~
"Wringing necks...?" Ryu laughed a moment, then frowned. Something about...something...seemed a little off. He just couldn't put his finger on it. Hadn't someone at some point said something about....nahhh....he couldn't think of what his mind was trying to tell him, so he just let it go. "Jeeze...how did you know?" the vocalist found himself asking, incredibly curious as to how Ishihara could have known. After all, it hadn't occurred to the man that he might have a tell when it came to certain things. Of course, it also hadn't occurred to him just how important Kou was to him. They were just buddies, as far as he was concerned. ~ Sou boku no sekai wo nurikaete mitai ~
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:42 pm
Sipping his tea, finally finished with his meal, Ishihara smirked slightly. "You're happy as a clam. Or were when answering that text... so it's only natural that it's someone you care about. Since Shou-san is on NHK right now... and you've already let me know that you'll more than likely be splitting from Oumori-san, it serves to reason that the text was from the very man over whom this lunch was scheduled."
Yes, the PR president wasn't an idiot. He understand body language... though nowhere near the same level as some like Azriel did.
Pushing his megane further up on his nose, You couldn't help but smile. "Don't worry, I won't let anyone else know how genki you can be when happy. It'll be our little secret, ne?"
Or how genki he himself could be given the proper situation. How Ishihara loathed his current physical condition.
How he just wanted to venture into the PIT and have a bit of fun.
Just a little...
Perhaps he would venture there after the DNA analysis was finished and he could give Matsumoto a, hopefully, good report.
Venture there for a little while... because a warm body in the depths wouldn't struggle quite so violently as, he bet, this red-eyed akuma before him would.
Squeezing Ko's hand, Naoko nodded at the child's decision, accompanying him with the tourists, so very glad the boy was making friends.
But he couldn't help the slight paranoia in the back of his mind... the itching that something could happen... something could go wrong... Ko could...
'Trusting little Naoko...'
The voice inside mocked his paranoid, but the blond pushed it away.
Or was it right?
No... there were guards so they'd be fine!
Right?
Then Ko's voice was pulling him from those thoughts and Naoko laughed. "Of course it's huge! It's a whale!" he teased the boy.
They would have lunch and everything would be fine!
Ko would make friends, even if they weren't Japanese, and he'd get someone to exchange emails with to talk to all the time!
Naoko wasn't about to let his own fears cloud this boy's fun.
"We'll put the DVD out soon. In fact, Yuuji alerted me via text this morning that it'll be out on most shelves by Tuesday of next week. Course Ohayou won't be seeing any of that money so it's practically down the drain... but it'll at least get media buzz and that should help some." Akihiko spoke almost coldly, detached from the subject as he spoke.
No... Ohayou wouldn't see a dime from anything relating to the charity benefit.
SMASH would pocket it all away...
And those profits were the only thing which, in Narcissus' mind, allowed for Izzy Lucky to be with Shou at all!
The spider wouldn't touch his manager again... he'd made sure of it.
That didn't mean, however, someone unaffiliated with either studio wouldn't try something... and that was what Akihiko was far more worried about now.
The young tiger led the way through the halls, stopping off to get make-up and hair done by Nikki. An hour after arriving at the studio, the press conference doors opened to allow the media to filter in.
Thirty minutes later, seemingly perfectly ready (especially after another smoke), Akihiko led the way into the conference room followed by Izzy Lucky and then Tanaka Michi. Almost immediately flashes went off and cameras were rolling and it took a bit for the sudden surge to die down before Narcissus finally spoke into one of the table's microphones.
"Seeing how I'm sure you've all got questions... let's start. I'll take three then each of my colleagues will take three and we'll do a round table, how's that sound?"
When the media decided that was a good idea, the first stood and spoke a question.
"Narcissus-san, can you tell us anything about the sudden power shift at Ohayou?"
Well that certainly hadn't been the first thing he'd thought would be asked...
"Well um..." he laughed slightly. "I had hoped to save this for later but..." motioning to the door, Akihiko bid another figure enter the room.
Takagi Yuuji walked in, dressed in a rather expensive business suit and looking every part the proper man.
Nothing like the sneaky ninja he sometimes tended to be.
"This is Takagi Yuuji. He will be acting in Hiroki Asato's place until Hiroki-san has come back from his personal leave. And before you ask, Takagi-san is well qualified, I..."
But then another reporter spoke up. "Is it true he's your cousin?"
Leaning forward, Yuuji answered into Akihiko's microphone. "Yes this is true. My grandmother is Chairman Koyasu's sister. I'd rather this press conference not be about Ohayou's place in the business world however so... can we stick to questions for the stars themselves? I'll be holding another press conference next week to deal with the business side of things. Thank you."
Narcissus watched his cousin leave the room again, then turned back to the media. "One more question between it's Lucky-san's turn, ne?" he said, ACTUALLY being polite when it came to Izzy's name!!!
"Narcissus-san, how's your health been since you returned from Hawaii?"
Damn someone brought up Hawaii... least no questions about a violent temper yet...
Smiling, the man shrugged slightly. "It's been okay for the most part. I did have a bit of a fainting spell but I've gotten some medication to deal with that. It's mostly head aches now, nothing too major. All my bruising's practically disappeared and as you can see..." he indicated his head. "I'm not walking around in a hat anymore."
Some of the media laughed at that because they'd started to grow accustomed to a hat, and had even been speculating on just when they'd see the man back to his normal self.
Granted it was all woven properly to hide the damage... but they didn't know that.
It was then that the media turned their attention to Izzy and Michi however, and Akihiko could only hope they did alright.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:08 pm
~ Nanika tarinakute mo ima aru iro de ~
"Hey...I haven't made my mind up about Naoko yet...and after the things you said...well...maybe I should keep trying to work things out..." Ryu responded a bit hurriedly. "And there's nothing wrong with being happy when communicating with a friend, right? Me and Kou are great buddies! We go out to drink, we watch movies, he's teaching me how to knit, and..." the star trailed off, blushing furiously. Oh man...he hadn't meant to say that! Kimura would kill him if word about that got around, he was sure! "AND he's a great guy!" the violinist added, trying to save face. Absently, he scraped some of the leftover sauce from his plate and licked it off the fork, looking in any direction but at Ishihara-san. "Our little secret, eh? Promise?" Ryuukaze finally looked to the PR man again and winked. ~ Sou boku no sekai wo nurikaete mitai ~
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:25 pm
You laughed softly, "Yes our little secret. I won't tell anyone you're knitting." he teased, taking another sip of tea.
Ishihara was starting to feel so very tired... his body hurt.
His arm... his leg... the HUGE bruise on his chest.
It all was beginning to hurt and the man knew that soon he'd have to succumb to more painkillers and just rest.
But there was so much to do.
'Haru-kun... what I wouldn't give for you to be able to just take care of me for a few days...' he thought to himself sadly, but knew that was impossible.
Shou was more important. Practically speaking that was right and You had never felt jealous about that at all, he still didn't. But he did want Yamada by his side...
Course it'd make doing his work right now for Izo impossible...
"Don't worry on the media and Kimura-san, Ryuukaze-san. I'll take care of everything. You just keep being friends with Kimura-san and figure out what you want. It isn't my place to tell you who you can hang out with, after all." You added, not wanting the younger man to feel trapped.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:06 pm
~ Nanika tarinakute mo ima aru iro de ~
"Ishihara-san...are you feeling alright? You look kinda...drained." the akuma asked, having just been able to tell that the man was not feeling 100%. How could he be, with all those injuries? Hell, he'd probably kept the man for far too long... "Would you like me to escort you to your vehicle?" Ryu asked, meaning the car he was sure had a driver, seeing as You obviously couldn't handle a vehicle in his shape. "Ok...I won't worry...but, ya know, if you're really feeling poorly, I can always make a personal request of Matsumoto-san that you be given a few days to at least recover. I mean, what kind of human being would deny their employees something so basic and needed?" ~ Sou boku no sekai wo nurikaete mitai ~
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:15 pm
Pulling out his company card, Ishihara got the attention of their waiter and paid for lunch. "Help to my car would be appreciated, Ryuukaze-san... but don't trouble Matsumoto-san over me. I've only myself to blame for my condition, so asking for time off is simply out of the question." he replied with a smile, not exactly answering the initial question.
Ishihara-san...are you feeling alright?
Hell no he wasn't feeling alright. He was tired, had spent the last day running around Tokyo on various errands, including a visit to that damned Azriel, and today he'd done nothing but work work work, ending it so far with lunch.
But it wasn't over... no... he'd have more work to do when he got home. Even if the idea of watching a writhing body in the PIT was more to his liking right now...
He simply couldn't.
There was too much to do and not enough time to do it in. Plus he had to watch Shou's interview and performance and make sure there wasn't ANOTHER problem there to deal with.
Carefully, Ishihara put his bag on his back and then picked up the crutch, standing from the table. "I'm not in any life threatening danger, only tired so I should be fine." he said with a smile.
He'd just push through it.
He always had before.
Then again, he'd never been hurt this bad before either...
"Arigatou, Ryuukaze-san."
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:24 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
Izzy dreaded his questions when Hawaii came up. He knew very well where this would lead. So he bide his time while waiting for his turn and sure enough the first question rolled the direction he thought it would.
"Speaking of Hawaii, we've all heard how you survived your terrible ordeal. And that you and Narcissus-san were having a squabble. How are things between the two of you now? Have you made up?"
Ok so maybe it wasn't the exact direction he had predicted but it was still leaning towards Hawaii and at any time he expected them to ask something about Shou. "Well, I'm here, sitting beside him so I think that pretty much answer the question. However, yes, we've talked quite frequently since then."
"Lucky-san, we've all heard your cover performance on Youtube and the amazing one you did at the Music Industry Awards in LA. Will you be performing that particular song here in Japan with Shou-san any time soon? Many people are eager to see you both on stage together."
Izzy had not expected that particular question. Oh great. He hadn't thought about the fact that people in Japan might feel cheated if Shou didn't perform at least once with him for that one song. So he tried to come up with an answer because he really couldn't commit Shou's time. "Well, at some point, I'm sure that Shou-san and I will play that song together again. But he's got a very busy schedule too. That would have to be coordinated."
"Lucky-san, is it true that you and Shou are seeing each other?"
It was then Izzy tried not to blink or make and quick comments. He knew what the man was asking. Were they dating!? Man that was not what he expected. So he had to take a good hard look at the man's badge to see that it was one of the more racy Inquirer like magazines that would dig up dirt on the stars. So he played it off in a completely different manner.
"Seeing each other? If you mean for a collaborative album. Not yet. Ever since we both came back to Japan, he's been busy with his nephew and I've actually taken some time to myself just to feel at home again. I'm so glad to be back in Japan." That last line was a lie but he didn't want to tell the Japanese public that on national TV.
"But wait...I didn't mean..." the Inquirer interviewer tried to clarify but wasn't allowed by the talk host.
"Next!" said the host and Michi sat up a little bit more in his chair. He knew that he was about to get grilled so he tried to breath and remember NOT to say to much.
"Tanaka-san, you're the newest act with Ohayou and I was curious. What is your blood type?"
Michi was relieved by the easy question so far, "O+" he answered with a smile knowing that now there were a million people looking up its meaning on line whether he liked it or not.
"What's your favorite food?" piped up another female interviewer
"Umm....well...I like a lot of things so I don't really have a favorite food. But I like home cooking best." answered Michi with a wink. Of course, he really favored Akhiko's cooking but he couldn't say that out loud.
"Well, young ladies, it sounds like there might be a few women out there willing to help with that." said the host as he pointed to the next interviewer with a question.
"Are you currently seeing any one, Tanaka-san?"
Michi chuckled because Izzy just had a similar question. This one wasn't so bad because Michi was a flirt after all, "No...but who can blame me. There's just too many fine flowers in Japan."
All the interviewers laughed and the girls in the audience squealed in hoping they might get noticed. Michi knew it was important to get popular quick and one way to do it was to appeal to that tempted state of mind. He had learned that much out of the psychology classes that were required for his physical therapy career.
Things went around and came back to Narcissus.
One older interviewer stood up and looked squarely at Narcissus, "We've heard several reports of your bad attitude, and how you've bullied your employees, even were disowned for a short time from your family. And we've even seen how you've treated your manager in the past." He obviously was taking about the club in Hawaii. "So what happened in LA with your cousin? Is it true you hit him with a cane?The media has heard many stories but I think your fans deserve a bit of clarification." This man seemed more ballsy than some of the interviewer. Obviously Akhiko wouldn't get away without speaking to this subject.
The second question was directed more toward his new album. "Can you tell us a bit about the new album you wrote when you thought your manager was lost for good? We know you plan on doing a performance soon and I'm guessing some of those songs will be played there but I'm interested in knowing what you were feeling at the time you wrote the music.
The last question "So are you seeing anyone right now Narcissus-san?" the question came from the same man that questioned Izzy. Several girls leaned forward trying to hear that answer.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
Ko nodded and agreed, "But how do they get so big? Why are they so big?" He looked up at Naoko but then James got in on it and said, "Shrimp...umm...EBI. Because they...ooii ebi taberu."
Ko laughed, and said "Oh! Hai! Yes, they do. Many...mmm...Shrimp! That's why!"
The guards stayed at a discreet distance but always within range of Naoko's voice. And Ko never seemed to notice their presence. Neither did the rest of the group because everyone was much more interested in the fish than two guys that seemed to be taking in the tanks as well.
By the time they made it to the food court, there were hungry mouths to feed. All the kids were complaining about starvation including Ko. In groups like this children tended to be just like that. So the father along with the interpreter went to the food line while the mother corralled her kids into seats.
Ko sat down pretty quickly and started chatting but his fingers started to move a little on their own as if he were playing the piano. It was almost like a tremor and a need to start playing. For a moment he seemed a little nervous and reached for his ipad. He then gripped it as he talked to James about school in America.
It took about 10 minutes before the father and the interpreter came back to the table with a small number stand for the food. The interpreter then said to Naoko, "He wants me to tell you he bought the food so you don't have to worry about paying for anything. The server will bring it out when it's ready." That was one thing nice about some food courts. It was still full service.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:27 pm
Izzy was doing well and Michi was handling things better than he'd imagined. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad...
His left eye twitched just slightly at hearing the first new question directed his way. Most people who knew the man knew a twitch to the eye meant to run... fast...
Unless he were amused of course...
"Yes I did hit my cousin with a cane." Narcissus replied calmly but then held up a hand before the room could explode. "I was performing one of my songs, showing him a bit of the routine and getting his take on it. My depth perception has been a bit off since my surgery and I'm afraid I hit him in the head. He was sitting at the time so it was impossible for him to have avoided it."
Made perfect sense... right?
"I regretted that it happened and apologized profusely." blatant lie but oh well. "He's fine, as you can see. Just had a little mild concussion but nothing too bad. Some rest and he was right back in the game. I've made it a point NOT to do that particular routine on stage for fear of it happening again and a dancer or one of my band members getting wacked upside the head." he said with a bit of a laugh.
Turning his attention to the next reporter, the man nodded. "Yes I wrote it while Lucky-san was lost at sea but... mmmm... feeling, ne? I think the songs speak for themselves really. Tanaka-san's vocals are even on one of the tracks as he was helping me at the time." again another laugh, Akihiko seemingly perfectly at ease in the room. "I was grief stricken obviously! What a ridiculous question, ne? My manager was gone and, contrary to popular belief, Lucky-san and I are quite good friends. He was the one who took me in after being disowned as the last question so nicely reminded us. So of course I felt horrible. I'd survived something of such destructive power and yet I thought one of the people who knew me best was gone. My songs reflect that... I think. I hope anyway."
Another question, last of the three and then he outright laughed. "Of course not. Yare yare... it'd be all over the tabloids, ne? Mmmm... I was tempted a few times though... but it didn't work out. I'm just too busy and with my recent health problems, there just wasn't the time."
Then the interviewers went after Izzy and then Michi in turn.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that Narcissus has physically assaulted you in the past, Lucky-san?"
"Lucky-san, just what goes through a man's mind in the middle of the ocean?"
"If you don't mind me asking, Lucky-san... What caused this shift from manager to musician?"
And then to Michi, a new batch of questions were thrown.
"Tanaka-san, is the rumor that you and Narcissus-san have been an item in the past just speculation? After all you two were seen being rather close at a restaurant prior to your excursion to Hawaii."
"Is it true that you're still on Ohayou's payroll as a physical therapist, Tanaka-san?"
"I think the female fans will want to know, Tanaka-san, just what sort of hobbies you enjoy most."
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:39 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
Now that was a difficult question because Narcissus had actually tied him up in the past when they first started working together. And the cellphone thrown at his face definitely fit that category. But he couldn't tell the public that. So he tilted his head and looked at the interviewer and said lightly, "If he had, do you think I'd still be working with him? No...he's been a good working relationship. We disagree sometimes but that's a part of the business. Eventually we both sit down and talk like normal human beings and workout the differences. We both want the fans to see a great show...and fantastic music."
The answer seemed to satisfy the audience but maybe not the interviewer because that one wanted dirt. Izzy wasn't going to give anyone that privilege.
"Umm....well...when your stuck out in the middle of the ocean. You really get to know yourself. And all those little fears that you have will either make you or break you. So, you reflect a lot and in my case I decide to live one way or another. Once you've survived something like you realize what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I'm a lot stronger for being there."
The third question was one he had to think about a bit. "Ok...when I returned from the ocean like I did, having been stuck with one of the greatest musicians next to Narcissus-san, I was looking at myself a little differently. My one cover song of Narcissus' was viral and it was very strange to see that but Shou-san just looked at me and said, 'Let's do it." And I said, "Ok. That's sort of a summary but pretty much the context. Shou-san is all about magic in the moment. I think at the time I was fearess and took that first step. Now here I am." And who wouldn't be after surviving such tragedy. But there was a lot more too it. Things he couldn't say because they were personal. He wrote all those songs out at sea with Shou's help. It relieved his inner pain. He grew so much then.
"Hey, just because two guys are out having a great time doesn't mean that they're an item. We're just good friends. And I have been his physical therapist so I've also been around in a work capacity too. Even so, if Narcissus-san and I were an item, we'd never get anywhere because we'd both want to be on top." Michi laughed and brushed off the comment playfully. Although that really wasn't reality now was it? Akihiko was the sexiest uke he had ever had. And how he missed their times together. But he was Akihiko's good friend and preferred that over everything else.
Actually Michi wasn't sure about his payroll status but he tried very hard to come up with a good answer, "Mmm...I'm in a transition phase. I'm new to the music industry so I'm still working part time as a physical therapist on the side at Ohayou. I'm a realist about my work. I still have to pay the bills. If my music pleases people then I expect I'll be working more on music than my other career."
"Hobbies? Oh...well that's a good question. I enjoy watching football and baseball when I get time to watch TV. I enjoy seeing movies too and dancing at the clubs." Michi answered with a pleasant smile. Some of the girls seemed very fascinated with Michi because he was a good looking guy that had a hint of bad boy. Someone they couldn't take home to Mommy but they surely wanted to go out with once or twice.
Izzy could tell that the girls liked Michi. Who wouldn't, he was a very hot looking guy with a lot of confidence. He wasn't sure how they felt about him considering he was between two men that looked like Alpha males, he certain didn't seem as much that way.
Then the questions turned back to Narcissus.
"Since the time you were disowned, we've rarely seen you with your grandfather, Koyasu Aki, Chairman of Ohayou. Are you still having relationship problems? Will you be seeing him for the New Years?"
"We've seen publicity about your upcoming shows, would you like to tell us a bit about the venue and what to expect?"
"What are your goals for this year now that your health issues have been addressed? What do the fans have to look forward to?"
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:34 pm
Akihiko had been unable to keep any laughter hidden when Michi said that. Their last spat in bed had been more of a 'who's on top' moment than anything else, and while the young tiger enjoyed being the seme in a relationship... for Michi he had preferred the uke role.
Would he ever bottom for Izzy... probably not. He'd more than likely turn the tables where his partner was concerned... unless the megane-clad man was determined.
The question about his grandfather though... "Ah well... ojisan and I haven't exactly seen eye to eye for a very long time, far before I was temporarily disowned. I had planned to see him for New Years yes, but we'll just have to see how that goes. He isn't in the best of health right now, as many of you already know, but I'd like to pay him a visit."
'Pay him a visit and figure out why he was such a b*****d to Ruki...' the young Koyasu thought, but didn't say.
"The shows will be fantastic. I haven't been on stage since the charity event so I can tell you it won't be like that. This is a more... intimate experience, and by that I don't mean sensual." Narcissus laughed softly before tilting his head to the side to figure out how to explain everything. "These songs mean a lot to me... so I'm singing them as Koyasu Akihiko, not as Narcissus. The name 'Narcissus' isn't on the billing or posters. But it will be one of these two gorgeous men," he indicated Izzy and Michi. "Singing as my opening. Then I'll take the stage for a few songs, then the other, and then I'll finish out. With my health right now it's easier on me to perform in short spurts than for a long period of time. I'm sure you can all understand. But please don't look for me to be a sex symbol during these shows. I just want to be myself for once... so you'll see me dressed quite plainly like I am now." which was the truth.
He'd never appeared at a press conference in jeans before...
Smiling an amused smile, the young tiger shook his head. "They haven't exactly all been addressed. I'm still dealing with a lack of weight and dizziness with frequent headaches so I can't just say I'm perfectly well again. So one of my goals is to get back to my old weight and muscle mass for starters. As far as the fans go... well I'm planning a tour later in the year, probably the summer as it looks right now. I've been playing around with the idea of Genji... so maybe I'll make that tale a reality, ne?" he teased, knowing that such a notion would surely get female fans in an uproar.
And once more it was a round of questions for Izzy.
"How was your Christmas in America?"
"Is it true that you are putting managing Nakai on the back burner, and perhaps even managing Narcissus on the back burner as well, for now?"
"What sort of musicians inspire your music, Lucky-san?"
And then another round for Michi was well.
"We've paparazzi pictures from the US of you and Narcissus shopping for clothes. What was that experience like?"
"Do you have anyone who inspires you, and if so, whom?"
"What sort of things anger you the most?"
It took a few moments but soon Naoko understood as well what the James boy had said and he smiled.
Some whales did eat shrimp. But the blond knew others ate fish and other mammals too, like Orcas and seals. He didn't have time to delve into this however as the children seemed to want lunch and so he was whisked to the food court by a very excited bundle of Ko.
The movement if Ko's fingers seemed to startle Naoko after that morning's session. The interpreter asked what the boy was doing and, with Ko distracted, the blond explained that the child played piano and sometimes he just did that without thinking because he loved the piano so much. Luckily, the woman seemed to accept that and tell the mother with the other children Naoko's answer. Apparently she had asked about it.
However, when he was told the food was paid for... "No no, we should be paying for it. After all it's made Ko-kun very happy to have some friends." the pianist said, hoping they would allow him to pay. Or at least buy the dessert if nothing else!
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:10 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
Izzy remained cool as Narcissus answered a couple of pointed questions. His had been a bit easier thankfully. He was hoping this round robin of questions would end pretty soon. He really wanted to discuss a few things with Yuuji while the man was close by.
"I had a good Christmas in America. My family is there so we were able to spend quality time together. It was fun to see all the lights on the houses and sit by the big Christmas tree." Ok so he did that days before Christmas so most of it wasn't a lie. Everything had to be played just right as far as Izzy was concerned.
"Back burner? Well that would be a little difficult to do since they've both active careers but since I'm performing now, Ohayou will be working out the details with me to make sure that no party is neglected. There isn't any back burner in Ohayou." He wouldn't clarify anything beyond that because he didn't know the answers but he doubted he could manage the two stars and sing at the same time. However, until Ohayou got back on it's feet he might be pulling some very late nights.
"Musicians...mm...I have to say Shou-san because he's been very supportive of me getting into this career. Narcissus-san has been also been supportive of my new venture. And I've helped so many other musicians over the course of my years as a manager that it's hard not to take a bit from Nakai-san, Chiyou-kun...and even some of the other children I've worked with. They've all inspired me at one point or another." This question was probably the easiest of all because he could have gone on for hours about the various ways his stars had inspired him.
"Mm...well Narcissus-san likes to shop at places I've not ever been able to shop at so it was a bit different than what I'm used to. All I can say is Armani makes really nice clothes. It was fun shopping with him." Michi grinned feeling very at ease with that question.
"That's hard to say. In general I've had several people inspire me in school or at work but I wouldn't say that they are long term inspirations. I think I'm still looking." he said with a smile. He didn't want to say Narcissus because that would have been sappy. So he kept things general and left it at that.
"I don't get angry that often. I'm a pretty easy going guy. So I can't really say." Which was true. Michi didn't have big pet peeves even if he did get angry he didn't hold it for long.
But as they were sitting there. Michi glanced to the side where Yuuji was and a few of the other people. The man looked dang fine in that suit. Later, he'd have to tell Yuuji in his own way how good he looked. Of course, a couple girls in the audience were also lookers. Including the cameraman over there... A smorgasbord of entrees waiting to be tasted. Oh he'd have to be careful about his own appetites.
It was then the Host called for the end of the interview and thanked all 3 men for coming. He then asked Narcissus to give the details about their upcoming shows before they left so everyone would know. It was a free plug.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:20 pm
Ko tried not to look wierd with his finger movements by keeping the Ipad tight in his hands but it was still difficult not to move the fingers every now and then. However, when the food came he was able to eat and that helped a bit to draw attention to the food. Their meals consisted of tradition ramen with pork broth, Tonkatsu over rice and omelette rice. Everyone was able to choose their own plate from the pile. Ko's eyes lite up when he saw the Omelette Rice and snagged that plate immediately. "Ooh...my favorite! Pick something Uncle Naoko!"
The parents wouldn't allow Naoko to pay for the lunch but they wouldn't stop him from getting dessert and there were plenty of vendors in the food court to pick from. Mochi, Ice cream, and pastries. Everything was very Japanese so the Ice cream was green tea, taro, and many different flavors that you probably wouldn't see in America. The pastries were in the shapes of bean paste bun fish and the mochi had a variety of flavors and colors.
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:44 pm
Carefully, Naoko picked out a bowl of Ramen and began to eat, smiling as he listened to the children continue their conversations.
Ko was having so much fun!
Finally... finally something was going so so well for the boy!
After lunch, the blond had bought multiple desserts and had them brought to the table. There was green tea ice cream, anko ice cream, chai ice cream, and an assortment of different types of mochi that the kids could add to their ice cream if they wanted. He got manjuu and ohagi as well, mainly for the adults since that was a bit more refined than simple ice cream. Lastly he made sure to pick up a few taiyaki as well since obviously they were at the aquarium and it seemed highly appropriate.
It was over and they were moving. Akihiko didn't say anything more at the conference other than explaining the schedule and venues and letting the media know that their press packets also contained all that same information should they need it for print.
By the time the musician left the room, most if not all of Tokyo would know the schedule of his club appearances.
And yet... Akihiko didn't say anything to Izzy or Michi either, leading the two men after him to an elevator and up up up to the top of the building. Once in the office there, the office that actually belonged to Koyasu Aki... they were greeted by a rather happy face.
"You did fantastic!" Yuuji said with a smile, quite happy with how everything had turned out.
Still Narcissus said nothing and instead grabbed the cigarettes out of his pocket and lit up, falling into the office's sofa. After a few seconds he smirked. "I didn't have to be worried about you two at all." the musician said, looking up at Izzy and Michi from where he sat. "See... that wasn't so bad... ne?"
God he was tired... and they still had rehearsals next!
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:01 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
Izzy was a little worried about Narcissus after the event was done. The man wasn't noted for his silent. In fact, he had expected him to say a lot more or at least joke a bit. What was wrong??
"Fantastic?...Ugh...I...Man...I think I need a bathroom." groaned Michi as he ran off into the bathroom close by.
Izzy bit his lip then laughed, "Poor Tanaka-kun. I thought he did good too. Guess that's what happens when you're coming off of a hangover and nervous. He really is quite green."
Sitting down on a comfy chair, Izzy sighed, "I think I got over my fear of camera with the press conferences for all my kids. But sometimes I still get nervous. However...Takagi-san is it safe to talk here?"
Izzy didn't want to speak of things about money unless he knew that Koyasu Aki or anyone else couldn't hear what he had to say.
After a few moments, Michi stepped out of the bathroom and made his way to the couch finding a seat and letting himself get sucked into the leather. "I'll never drink again...never...."
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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