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 Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:36 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 grinned broadly as Narcissus slipped off his belt and handed it to the girl. Now that won style points and the crowd just loved it. People started screaming from the audience. "Narcissus!! I'll give you my belt!!!" Narcissus!! Take my belt!!!"
As he looked around, many of his Bees were yanking off belts from the closest in the auditorium on back several rows. "Oh I can surely help out with that but...My my Narcissus. It seems my Bees are most willing to help you out with that. Maybe you should choose one of those?"
For a moment, Shou waited for Narcissus response and afterwards he chucked then looked down at the girl, who was just blushing like a beet. "Hime no Sora, since you've started to undress my guest, such a naughty girl...I think now might be the right time to send you off in a special carriage with your winnings." Waving his hand, a white carriage with a single white cute pony came prancing out.
The Jugglers loaded the gifts to the carriage and Shou winked at Narcissus before taking the girl by the hand and escorting her onto the carriage. Once the small door was closed the prancing pony made a special circuit around the auditorium before bringing the girl to the far end to be helped out of the arena.
While the crowd was on the girl, Shou strode back over to Narcissus and leaned over to whisper. "We're coming up on the finale, all the performers will take the stage then the rings will bring up a burst of fire and smoke shielding us from view long enough to disappear into the carriage, which will whisk us to the back...Afterwards...we can head out the back door to the limo for lunch."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:38 pm
Laughing with a smile, Narcissus shook his head. "Iie iie... I wouldn't want to deprive Shou-san's fans of their belts. It was my gift to give, not to receive, after all."
Turning sharply, the musician watched as Shou lead the girl over to the white carriage. He understood what the other man had in mind, as far as their escape route.
'Good... I'd rather just play nice to my own fans.' Akihiko thought as he turned back to the crowd.
Some of them were still trying to get their belts off, even as the performers for the finale began to take their places.
Shou certainly had things well timed out...
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:48 pm
"How am I sunny?" Naoko asked, leaning back against Ryu, clad for the comforting touch. "I can brood just like most Vampires... and I'm bat s**t crazy, pun definitely intended... plus... I've apparently got quite the..." by now, Ryu was biting his neck. "a...appetite... hnnnng..." amber eyes slipped closed as the bite stung. "Totemo... romantiku..."
"You're out of the question for breakfast so... pancakes."
It was a simple, but honest answer.
The pianist liked when Ryu was a tease. In fact, he adored those cute moments when he simply wanted to melt into his akuma's arms.
But Ryuukaze was right...
They did need to get going...
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:04 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!!
Suddenly, Shou called out to the crowds, "My Bees! I thank you for attending the Rally and for all your support of me....and the Charity for Disadvantaged Teens. Narcissus and I look forward to the event this Friday. And we hope to see all your faces in the crowd. Maybe we will even surprise you!"
Everyone clapped and cheered then Shou silenced them once more with a wave of his hand, "But for now...the Circus and all its mystery must depart...the Fantasy slips back beyond the Veil once more!"
As soon as he finished the last word all the performers were in full swing as the Finale cause the fans to rise and cheer excitedly. Just as Shou had said, the flames and smoke shot up from the ring encircling them almost all the way around except for an exit at the back.
Shou turned and ran knowing Narcissus would follow. He leaped into the carriage and as soon as Narcissus entered closed the door. "Now how's that for a Finale?" he grinned broadly as the carriage raced to the back. By the time they were behind the curtains the fire and smoke died down leaving an empty stage except for the slowly turning aerialists who were disappearing into the rigging above. The clapping and screaming continued long after they had exited.
Once the carriage stopped, Shou hopped out of it and looked back, "Thank you for joining me out there. The publicity will definitely help the Event. Ah...but damn, I'm starving." He walked into his dressing room and pulled off the hat seeming a little more normal, maybe a tad less energetic.
"Yamada-san has the limo ready for us. Give me 5 minutes to freshen up and we can head out." Shou picked up a bottle of water and drained it in one breath then walked into the bathroom for a bit. When he returned, he still wore the Ring Master's costume. "No point in changing since I've an interview later." he grinned a little and headed to the door and started walking towards the back where the limo was parked.
"So you wanted to talk about ideas for just the event? And what is this about Smash and Ohayou setting us up to work together? I didn't have much time to process the details while I was working the show. You know how it is. But...you've my attention now, Narcissus." His words seemed far less crazy and almost like anyone else on the street at the moment as if he had sealed the 'magic' away behind that Veil he spoke of. It was then he opened the door and the purple sheen to black limo waited for their entrance.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 2:21 pm
 ~( Lonely ) Mayotta nara~
~( Try again ) Nando datte~
~Yarinaosu koto dekiru kara~
"Even when you brood, you still glow, in my eyes. That's how you're sunny." Ryuukaze tickled his fingers across his tenshi's belly, then gripped his waist lightly to turn him around to face him. "So...pancakes? I dunno...I would rather you have me for breakfast...sound good, my Lord Dracula?" he teased, looking into Naoko's eyes, pretending that the pianist had him hypnotized or something. "Ah...ok. Pancakes it is. I could go for something sweet to start off, anyway. C'mon." Taking Naoko by the hand, he led his lover out the door, right past Tsubaki who blinked and called out after them, asking if he would like their usual ride. Ryu moved so fast that he didn't even notice. Outside, he pulled out a pair of keys and hopped into his Silver two-seater Miata. It was one of those days, today. A "drive yourself around and feel the wind in your hair" kind of day. Dropping the top, he patted the seat next to him. "C'mon babe...just you and me today." ~( I’m here )~ Soba ni iru wa~
~( Believe me ) Osorenai de~
~Shinjiau koto....~
~FOR YOU~
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:59 pm
"But it's easy to jump to the conclusion that Matsumoto-san didn't do this directly... someone else had to have. Especially considering I saw him at the party until late." the blond spoke, sighing as he moved over to the coffee table and picked up his mug, drinking the warm contents for a moment.
But then he shook his head, "Arigatou, Hiroki-san... for telling me, I mean. I'll get a shower then head over to the hospital. No doubt Izzy-san is already itching to start work again, and I'd rather he not worry about what I've got scheduled this week.
Strangely, Kai bowed to Asato as the man departed. "I'm sure I'll see you around Ohayou. If you learn anything... in regards to the guilty party... would you let me know?"
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:07 pm
Narcissus didn't say anything further to Shou's crowd, knowing that they belonged to the man alone. Sure, they'd been happy about Narcissus being there... but they had come for Shou.
Quickly, as fire sprang up around the stage, Akihiko followed the other man's lead and dashed to the carriage, gracefully slipping in just as Shou closed the ornate door.
The man smirked, "Impressive, Shou-san. And here I would have thought you to be hoisted into the air by one of your trapeze artists instead for your getaway." the young Koyasu spoke as the carriage pulled them off stage.
Of course, there was still screaming and clapping, nearly deafening to the two musicians as they exited the vehicle backstage.
Blue eyes focused on the stage curtains, "Think nothing of it, Shou-san. I was only too happy to help with the promotion but... I fear you are starving... I think I heard your stomach growling in he carriage."
Of course it was a teasing jest, but one that Narcissus felt he could get away with. After all, acting perfectly prim and proper just really didn't sit well with him at all.
Eventually, Shou was ready, though still wearing the odd getup. But that hardly deterred Akihiko from his mission.
"Ah yes... I had a few ideas... and the working together simply... popped up overnight it seems."
Oh yes... it had certainly popped up...
"But lets leave the business talk for the lunch table, ne?" Narcissus asked, putting on his shades as they stepped from the backstage entrance and out into the sunlight, heading for the limo. "I'm sure you'll like what I'm going to propose... but you'll like it even better when you haven't an empty stomach."
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:10 pm
Laughing darkly, Naoko played along... licking his lips and moving tongue in to gently lick the side of Ryuukaze's neck.
But, after that tiny little taste, he pulled back and smiled brightly. "Unless I can cover you in syrup, Ryu-kun... I think my stomach will only tolerate pancakes... you... are simply too rich for this unsophisticated pallet." the blond teased, taking hold of Ryu's hand as they left the house.
Hopping into the car beside his akuma, the pianist smiled. "Just us? No Tsubaki haunting our every step? Are you sure it's wise to go out without even a bodyguard?" Naoko asked quizzically, putting on his seat belt.
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:29 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
At the Blue Elephant
"Popped up overnight? Well that is rather quick. Matsumoto-san seems to have forgotten to keep me in the loop." he shook his head and sighed just a bit. "I guess I will just wing it then."
"Ah...indeed, I'm sure that my stomach won't let me entertain any ideas if its demands aren't meet." he laughed as the driver raced around and opened the door to the limo.
Slipping inside, Shou leaned back against the deep purple interior and waited for Narcissus to slip in. Then, he took off his gloves and sat them on the seat then the heavy red coat and the whip. "I'd have changed but going from the restaurant to SHOXX seemed to push it a bit. So, we will just improvise."
He reached into a compartment and pulled out a more normal everyday coat to throw over his attire. Before crossing his legs and leaning again against the comfortable cushions. "Sometimes it would be nice to just have a quiet day. Don't you agree?"
As the streets past by quickly the Blue Elephant came into view. One among a couple Indian restaurants that Shou preferred. Upon slipping inside, it seemed the staff was used to him showing up and quickly slipped them around through the kitchen and into a booth that was circular in a far corner away from most lunch people. The booth might even be one used by the kitchen help rather than customers because it was just a little walled off from the rest of the place.
"They know me well here. We won't get bothered by reporters or fans. I suppose that's why I like coming here beyond the great food." he said with a smile as they were given menus for their order. "Pick anything you want, it's on me, Narcissus-san."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:37 pm
What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:-  Asato Hiroki
Chairman's Secretary - Ohayou Productions
Aftermath
"You're welcome." he answered back. Although he wished he never would have to be the bearer of such bad news ever again. Hiroki was still feeling a deep pain of guilt over this situation and in all honesty, he hoped to be the one to catch the b*****d that did this before Narcissus. Yes, that would ease his mind.
"Ah, yes, you will...And....Yes...I'll let you know if I do." he answered back. Hiroki was sure that Nakai would like to in act his own personal justice but...he was more in control that Narcissus thankfully. Goodness knows Hiroki didn't want to bail both of Izzy's stars out of Jail in the future.
Slipping in to the sedan, Hiroki picked up his phone and forgot about the rest of the world as Sal watched everything else. For now, Hiroki's mind was on one thing. Making sure Izzy was properly cared for...by Ohayou...by himself.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow.
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:42 pm
"A quiet day?" Akihiko asked, sitting in the limo with one leg crossed over the other at the knee. "I've had a few of those lately, though I'm sure you've heard. Seems my little vacation from the studio did me a bit of good... enough so that I was quite inspired by the ideas I'm to propose to you today." he replied with a slight smirk.
The limo eventually pulled up to the rear entrance to the restaurant, and Narcissus idly followed after Shou, seeming to be a bit disinterested until they were seated.
"On you? I wouldn't want to impose. After all, it was I who invited you to lunch, so the tab should be mine." the musical prodigy spoke, picking up his menu.
When the waitress came by, he quickly gave his order of chicken curry with a tika of lamb, and a chai tea.
Once his menu was gone, Akihiko put his hands on the table, folding them before him. "It's always nice to eat somewhere that knows who you are... and knows, even better, to keep meddlers out. After all, we should all be entitled to a bit of peace and quiet every now and then, ne?"
As the question hung in the air, Narcissus reached into an inner pocket of his coat and withdrew a few folded papers. They were music sheets, complete with lyrics. He pushed them across the table to Shou.
"These are the songs I will be performing at the Charity Event. I was hoping... you would be willing to coordinate a stage show with my own. Your time slot is after mine... but what if we mixed things up a bit, ne? What if we gave the fans something they'll never forget. A back and forth, you then me then you then me and so forth... a duel of good and evil, of light and dark, a battle between heaven and hell?"
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:46 pm
Sighing to himself once Hiroki was gone, Nakai plopped down on the sofa, one leg over the back, the other dangling off the side. He closed his amber gaze, draping one arm over his eyes and just lay there for a long time.
He wasn't crying... wasn't really feeling sad.
He was a bit overwhelmed though...
And obviously fighting his own rage.
No, he would leave this in Hiroki's hands... Ohayou wasn't going to let this go unpunished... and if the blond vocalist sought out revenge on his own... well...
Nakai wasn't ready to give up his career just yet.
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:14 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
At the Blue Elephant
"Yes, I've heard a bit about it. Heard your Manager took you in. I don't care for managers but he must be quite dedicated to you." he smiled and his stomach piled up. "Oh quiet you..." he patted his abs and laughed. "Well I'm looking forward to hearing what your vacation inspired."
"Ah...if you insist but I did drag you on stage with me." said Shou as he peeked at the menu. "I'll have the Iced Chai, 3 Paneer platter, a bowl of Sambhar ,with Kashimiri Naan for dessert. Oh...yes, and appetizers." He handed back the menu and smirked. I don't know if I'll have time for dinner till late at this rate."
"Indeed, I don't think I've truly had a vacation this season." he admitted as he leaned back in the booth. "And yes, remember this place Narcissus-san. I've sometimes come here just for its quiet place...good food...relaxing music. Even wrote lyrics here on their place mats." Yes, there were some days he just wanted to get away.
"Ah..." Sitting up he took the papers closer and read over them with eager eyes, "This is quite a set." His lips hummed the notes as if to hear the whole selection in his head. "Mixed things up? Interesting idea. Ah, my set of music does have a different feel from this... Mmm.. let me see." He pulled out an Ipod Touch and poked on it for a bit then pulled up a few PDFs of sheet music.
"Ham... Yamada-san uploaded these for me today so I could get a feel of my set. It's a bit different but I think enticing since I've Naoko and Ryuukaze adding new sound elements. He punched up a small player in the background and dragged an ear piece out for Narcissus to listen to an Mp3 of on of the songs.
"But that idea...to mix things up.... I like that a lot. A duel would be amazing in this venue. Back and forth....mmmm" His eyes lit up with that wild creative spark as he hummed just a little in thought. "So....tell me...Who would be the Devil and who would be an Angel....in this stage show??? I think Ryuukaze should play the Devil's Trill at some point in this ensemble." His interest was peeked and he wanted to know more. Then another part of him realized, if they were on stage....
"Oh...Oh my...if we do this, I think Ohayou will have to get a different costume designer for you. Unless you've time to be measured for mine." While Narcissus did have his own 'style' on stage, if they were really going to showcase Heaven and Hell...they had to look the parts.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:23 pm
"I can easily be measured, for I've all the time you need, Shou-san." Narcissus replied politely as he took the ear piece and began to listen.
The song wasn't bad, but Shou was right in thinking that it didn't mesh perfectly.
"I was thinking of being the devil myself. My image couldn't allow me to be the hero of the concert, after all." he teased with a smirk, still listening. "I want to play on the idea from my last live performance, in that I am a love smitten akuma from the depths of hell, who has betrayed is demon brethren for the chance to woo a lovely maiden. However... here's where you come in, Shou-san... you, would be the beautiful tenshi who wishes to free the maiden from my grasp. The maiden can not decide who she wishes to spend eternity with, and in the end, she chooses the tenshi, while the demons drag the traitorous akuma back to hell."
Akihiko took a sip of his tea, watching Shou as he continued to use half of his attention for the song he was hearing.
"I think having Ryuukaze-san play such a piece would be interesting indeed... perhaps as an opener to our joint act. A summoning of the demon. We would, of course, need to find the perfect woman over which to fight with one another as well. Perhaps Naoko-san has some beautiful piano piece he can perform as a call to the angel?"
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:37 pm
~( Lonely ) Mayotta nara~
~( Try again ) Nando datte~
~Yarinaosu koto dekiru kara~
Ryu simply laughed at Naoko's cute comments. He wouldn't mind being covered in syrup...if it meant Naoko would lick him clean. Just thinking about that gorgeous little mouth moving all over his body...licking and sucking.... The violinist put it out of his mind as quickly as possible. If he were going to make it out of the driveway today, he had to. "Nope. No Tsubaki, no monitoring, no nothing. And I doubt we need a bodyguard, angelface. I'm here with you, it's the middle of the day, and we aren't going anywhere where there won't be somebody around who can see when we're doing. You're safe, sweetheart." Of course, Ryuukaze completely believed that. It never occurred to him that, if someone like Hayato wanted something badly enough, then they would find a way to get it, even in broad daylight in the midst of a crowd of people. Where there was a will...there was most certainly a way. "Oh...one more thing..." Ryu said as he fumbled through the dash. Pulling out a cellphone, he tossed it to Naoko. "Your phone. I had almost forgotten about it...gomen. I had Tsubaki leave it in here for you last night. I was planning on taking this car today, after all. But...yeah...all yours. I've no reason to keep it from you. We're partners, no warden and prisoner." With that, the violinist cranked the car and backed out, turning onto the main road and heading toward the city. ~( I’m here )~ Soba ni iru wa~
~( Believe me ) Osorenai de~
~Shinjiau koto....~
~FOR YOU~
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