Prologue
The second child of the Izumi's
A family well known for their talent in the art of dance
A dance that's meant to tell a story through movement
A dance that is graceful and classical
Only danced by the fanciest of the fancy, greatest of the great, the most hard-working of the hard-working or richest of the rich
At a young age little Itzuki was destined to carry out the family's legacy in dance
Was to be the next CEO of their father's company
Little Itzuki found himself entranced in another dance
A dance that defied his family's high and classical standards
A dance that was wild and crazy
A dance that entailed strong rhythmic beats
The complete opposite of ballet
However his new liking to this dance
Lead an issue between him and his mother
Little Itzuki
(Tears running down his cheek)
Ms. Izumi
Itzuki please, stop this nonsense at once
Little Itzuki
But I don't wanna dance ballet!
Little Itzuki
Please mama! I don't wanna!
As he continued shouting these words over and over, anger slowly built up within his mother chest...
Little Itzuki
I wanna try other dances! Like this one called hip-
Little Itzuki
(Fall backwards and is stunned)
Ms. Izumi
Listen to me carefully...
Ms. Izumi
Stop with this nonsense
Ms. Izumi
We've given you 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 you could ever 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 and 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱
Ms. Izumi
Where did you even learn this?
Little Itzuki
(More tears began to flow, running down his pink cheeks)
He couldn't speak no matter how hard he tried...
Little Itzuki
I-I learned it a-at school...
Ms. Izumi
And what exactly did you learn?
Little Itzuki
W-we were in c-class and s-some other kids a-and I h-had lunch and-
Little hiccups and sniffles were then heard throughout the room
Little Itzuki
T-they showed m-me, (hiccup) t-this d-da (hiccup) dance (sniffle) and i-it looked really fun (hiccup)
Little Itzuki
T-they said it w-was called hip-
Ms. Izumi
I've heard enough
Ms. Izumi
You will be home schooled from now on
He raised his head looking into her cold and serious gaze
His eyes widened in shock and more tears began to flow
She turned and walked away
Little Itzuki
Mama..n-no...
Ms. Izumi
(Stops and looks at him)
Ms. Izumi
Your father and I only want what's best for you and your sister
She walked towards him before kneeling in front of him
Placing a hand against the cheek she had slapped, her expression changed from angry and cold
Ms. Izumi
Itzuki, my dear...
To sweet and loving as she spoke...
Ms. Izumi
The art of ballet has been danced in our family from generations...
Ms. Izumi
You are free to do any other dance you'd like...
Itzuki's face immediately lit up
Ms. Izumi
However, it must fit our family's standards
Little Itzuki
W-what does that mean?
Ms. Izumi
We'll get you a band-aid for that bruise, and then I'll show you...ok?
Little Itzuki
(Slowly nods)
Hip-hop was and still is, the enemy of ballet
He loved dancing, and Hip hop was his favorite
The older he got, the more he progressed in every dance category
Ms. Izumi
This...is a very special book
Little Itzuki
A book about what?
Ms. Izumi
The family dance exceptions...
..Which leaves the question..
Katzuki
Ugh, I don't wanna go-
Nazu
Come onnn you promised! and besides tonight is a special night, so we can't be late!
Katzuki
What do you mean "special night?"
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