Deceitful Love
Ichiro Yamada
When Akira's best friend, Konana ran into their dorm room
Konana
Akira ! I have a surprise for you !
Akira Mizuki
What is it !?
Konana
I won tickets to see Ichiro Yamada perform tonight !
Konana
who!? he's only the hottest man alive.
Konana
And he's my favorite artist music. I can't believe I finally get to see him live!
Akira Mizuki
Wait...Ichiro Yamada? Isn't he that stuck-up rich pretty boy who sing and dances?
Konana
Wow, harsh. He's an incredibly talented music artist.
Akira Mizuki
Uh-huh. I'm sure his parents' money and his good looks have nothing to do with it.
Konana
Ugh. Does this mean you won't come with me to the concert?
Akira Mizuki
No, thank you.
Konana
Please!? You love music. I thought you would be excited for this!
Konana
It's not fun to go to the concerts alone. Please come with me?
Konana clasps her hands together and makes a pitiful puppy dog face
Akira Mizuki
Ugh...Fine. I'll go.
Akira Mizuki
But only because you made that face.
Konana
Mwahaha! The sad eyes always work on you.
Akira Mizuki
A good friend wouldn't be so proud of manipulating me...
Konana
Yeah? well a good friend would've agreed to come with me immediately!
The Audiotorium is packed, but Konana's winning tickets got their great seats.
They wait for Ichiro to take the stage, and when he does...
Konana
See? I told you he was hot.
Akira Mizuki
It doesn't matter how hot he is. What matters is how well he performs.
Ichiro Yamada
Thank you all for coming to see me tonight. Please, sit back and enjoyed the show.
Ichiro begin his show. He dancing and sing so wonderful.
Akira Mizuki
("He so focused, relax, and his voice is very melodious")
The show ends and Akira can't help but applaud along with the audience.
Konana
Ha! I knew you'd like him.
Akira Mizuki
I have to admit he definetely has talent.
Konana
Ha! Victory! I win. You owe me ice cream after the show.
Akira Mizuki
Yeah, yeah...Gloat all you want.
Ichiro Yamada
The next song is for my first instructor.
Ichiro Yamada
He tutored me as young boy and made me sing this song over and over again.
Ichiro Yamada
I hated it. I thought the song was slow and boring...But then again, I was nine.
The Audience chuckles and Ichiro smiles
Ichiro Yamada
But it's because of him that i became the music artist I am today. So please pay close attention.
Ichiro Yamada
....no matter how slow and boring the song is.
The audience laughs again and Ichiro begins sings a beutiful song
The music is soft and gentle, with each note moving seamlessly into the next
Konana leans over and whispers to Akira
Konana
Do you see that brooch he's wearing?
Akira Mizuki
The silver treble clef? What about it?
Konana
It was given to him by his first instructor...the one from the story.
Konana
He gave it to Ichiro after his first concert.
Akira Mizuki
He must have loved his music teacher very much.
Konana
Ichiro was a child prodigy. He spent hours learning sing and dance every day.
Konana
I imagine his music teacher was like a father to him.
Ichiro closes his eyes as he sings. Knowing the song by heart.
Akira Mizuki
("He almost looks...peaceful")
Ichiro and Akira eyes meet above the crowd
Akira Mizuki
("My heart jumps. Can it be?")
I don't love him
Akira Mizuki
("He's looking directly at me!")
Akira Mizuki
("That's ridiculous. He can't see anyone in the audience with all these lights...")
Ichiro Yamada
Thank you all for coming here tonight. *smiles*
Ichiro Yamada
Your support means everything to me. *smiles*
Ichiro Yamada
Without you to listen to my music, there would be no reason to sing.*smiles*
Konana sighs wistfully along with the audience of fangirls
Ichiro graciously accepts the audience's applause and exits the stage
Konana
Now for the best part!
Akira Mizuki
What are you talking about?
Konana
My tickets include a backstage meet-and-greet with Ichiro himself!
Akira Mizuki
What!? You didn't mention this before!
Konana
Because I knew you wouldn't come if you knew!
Konana grabs Akira arms and pulls her through the crowd toward the meeting area.
Konana drags Akira backstage
There's already a huge line of excited people
Akira Mizuki
Ugh...There are so many fangirls here.
Konana
And congratulations! You're one of them now!
Akira Mizuki
What!? I am not!
Konana
I saw your face during the concert, Akira. You loved it.
Akira Mizuki
Just because I appreciate his talent doesn't mean i'm in love with him like you are.
CRASH!
Akira looks around they. Most of the fans have brought gifts for Ichiro.
Akira Mizuki
I'm surprised you didn't bring him anything.
Konana reaches into her purse and pulls out a tiny clay figure
Akira Mizuki
("It's Ichiro sitting at the mic!")
Konana
Isn't it adorable?!
Akira Mizuki
Oh! It's, uh...
Konana
I know! I'm hoping mini-yamada can sit on Ichiro's mic at home.
Akira Mizuki
Along with his millions of other gifts...
Konana
Hey! Ichiro treats each of his fans as individuals.
Konana
We're not just a crowd of screaming fangirls to Ichiro, no matter what you think.
Konana takes Akira by the shoulders and spinds her around to look at Ichiro
Akira watch Ichiro as he meets each fan
Ichiro smiles at them, poses for pictures, and thanks them for coming
Akira Mizuki
("I didn't think he would be so kind to his fans...")
Ichiro tosses his head, preening for the camera
Akira Mizuki
("Ugh...He definetely loves the attention, though.")
Konana
We're next!! Aaaaaah!! I'm gonna die!!
Akira Mizuki
Please don't. I don't want to have to tell your parents you died over a celebrity.
Ichiro turns to greet they. Konana grabs Akira and shoves ahead.
Akira Mizuki
Aaaaah!! Konana!! Be careful!!
Konana pushes Akira forward
Akira foot catches on a loose tile, and..
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