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 Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:09 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..
"I know you don't remember them, that's why were here. You need to get to know them again. They're still your backup band and well maybe listening to them will help you. Drink a little, listen a little. No pressure just enjoy." Michi picked up his rum and coke; sipping on it and listening to the group.
"Yeah, they are good. Ishi-san made a good choice. They've got great sound. But I can see where your voice connects the whole band." He kicked back and let the music fill his ears. He didn't say much more, because really he wasn't here to talk, he was here to let Akihiko get in the rhythm.
Mostly, Michi thought that Akihiko just need to get his groove back. All the problems that had been happening would really drag down an artist's creative spark. While Akihiko might say that things didn't affect him, Michi was sure that was a lie. Soooo...here they were. He hoped that Akihiko would take something good out of this moment.
On stage, the band got wilder for a few more songs then took a very short break. They didn't step down from the stage but the bar sent them drinks and a small box. Yammi pulled out his cigarette and dropped it in a glass then said, "Ok... everyone, we sent this black box around for requests and now we're going to pick a couple from it. But we got the right to refuse any pretty boy pop crap and well yeah....girl band music that I ain't jumping in a dress for."
He plucked out a couple of tunes and looked them over. "Man...well at least this time you guys pick some tunes I've heard before. But Nakai? Someone had to have been at the concert. So dang lucky I was there too eh? " He coughed and then grabbed up his guitar. "Shoot, I've got to un-tune my instrument for this!" he kidded around knowing that Nakai was a bit off that night.
People laughed and some poked fun right back at Yammi but he didn't seem to mind one bit. Then he started to play one of Nakai's hits at the event. His voice was nothing like Nakai's but his fingers fooled around with Nakai's style playfully.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:16 pm
Smirking slightly, Akihiko blew smoke, though he did so away from Michi's direction. "Get to know them, hmm? From what I heard... they performed rather well at the concert. I'd be daft not to listen to them. They were good then and, well, they're good right now too..." he spoke, taking a second shot of whiskey.
Something inside though... something just begged Narcissus to sing... to get up and join those men on stage.
He could always sing something older... something he actually remembered... but the paparazzi fallout would be catastrophic.
He didn't want people to know he was there...
But the music...
As Akihiko listened to the men play a tune that he'd only heard from that DVD, something inside of the musician softened.
"I wish I could remember it truly..." he whispered, downing a third shot and pouring a fourth. "This all makes me damn nostalgic... kind of pisses me off..." the young Koyasu added with a sad smirk.
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:36 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..
"Just take it in stride." Michi answered back softly. "It will happen when it happens." Oh Michi could see that look just at the edge of the star's eyes. The need to perform. He knew if Narcissus got on stage. Something would spark. The creative genius hadn't been sucked out of the man just subdued. It needed kindling.
As Nakai's tune wound down, Yammi paused again and took a swig of some brown liquor in a short glass, "Nngh... So how was that? Nakai's finger bleeding style for ya plus untuned. Leo! I need I new guitar out here STAT!"
A man raced up and handed Yammi another instrument as the band mates jeered at him just a little. But then one of the bandmates said, "Hey Yammi, what's next? That second request? We gonna do it?"
"I'm getting to it...give me a sec." He put his cig in his two fingers and unfolded the paper. "Shoot....just a scrap of paper dudes not a novel. Come on!" Finally, he got it all unfolded and looked at it. "Ok...guys, you know we back him up but...dudes....I'm not promising to sound as good as Narcissus-san. But what the heck." he pulled out his cigarette and set it on the ashtray. "I've drank enough tonight, maybe without out the cigarette I can manage."
"You without a cigarette, Yammi?" his band mate struck a note of surprise on the bass guitar.
"You might be right..." Yammi answered back with a laugh, "Narcissus-san might steal my cigarette. Well he would if he were here."
"Alright! Now lets get this rolling. We've got an older Narcissus hit for you. Mind ya we didn't start with him when he did this tune and while the voice ain't got his cool slick style the music is gonna make you see stars!"
Then the notes were struck and the band started rocking, this song had a longer intro....and the music was haunting, beautiful....and pounding...It would be just a bit before Yammi would sing.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:20 pm
kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeruChiyou had slept soundly from the moment he had cuddled up to Nakai in his half-wakened state hours earlier. When Izzy came to the room, he didn't stir...at least not until he heard the man's voice call out for him. That voice could whisper his name across a crowded room and he would hear it. Slowly, the young vocalist stirred in Nakai's warm embrace, gently rolling over and sitting up carefully. Eyes still bandaged, Chiyou first raised his hands to touch the white gauze, ensuring that everything was real and everything had gone right. He wasn't in any extreme amount of pain, so that was good. "Ishi?" he finally said in a soft, weak voice. The surgery had taken a lot out of him. More than he had expected...but not enough to keep him from smiling in the direction he had heard his former manager's voice coming from. Like a child to his father, the kid stretched out his arms, open wide, as though expecting to be picked up or snuggled close, the angelic smile bright beneath his bandaged eyes. karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:30 pm
In the Early Morning Hours...
After a rather interesting evening, provided by Matsumoto Izo and his associates... a blindfolded Naoko found himself being led into a car at the private location.
Naoko was moved from the place to a car, then to a separate car later, his blindfold removed. Being able to see again... well... it was nice, but the street lights of Tokyo hurt his eyes and so the blond lay down in the backseat of the car and stared up at the ceiling. His other hand reached into a separate pocket, feeling the small bag of purple lotus pills.
He would need them... he knew...
As soon as he started to come down from that high, he'd need them... or else risk injuring himself again and, thus, more punishment from Izo.
Once at Ryu's he looked to his bodyguards... one of which went and unlocked the door. With the pianist inside, they stood guard outside the residence.
Everything was cleaned up as it should have been...
No glass or blood...
Walking further inside, Naoko wandered, wondering what to do to occupy himself. He was tired... so... naturally, the blond found his way to Ryu's bed. Without taking his clothes off, he slipped beneath the sheets, laying his head on the pillow...
Not long later, Naoko was sound asleep...
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:01 pm
Downing a fifth shot, Akihiko shook his head, "They're ridiculous... but yes, it does seem as if they're having a lot of fun, doesn't it?" he asked with a slight smile, listening to the banter.
But then there was his name...
Wait.
They were going to play one of his songs?
This Yammi was going to sing something of his?
But he didn't have the voice for it. Not by a long shot... Sure, Akihiko wasn't as good with a guitar, though he could play one quite well, but that didn't mean he'd attempt some of the tricks that Yammi had done in that last song.
So why was this man going to attempt vocals that he wasn't qualified for?
Downing a sixth shot, and giving Michi a look that clearly said, 'This is why you brought me here, isn't it?', Narcissus stood up from the table.
The music was playing already, but he didn't care. It was just the intro... just the guys doing a lot of "HEY!" screaming... the guitar and drums going wild...
So, pushing past security, who recognized him on the spot for some odd reason, Akihiko stepped onto the stage and jacked the microphone from Yammi. Smirking to the stunned man, Narcissus could only shrug. He leaned in close, whispering loud enough for the guitarist to hear but not so loud as the audience would understand and said four simple words...
"Let's have some fun..."
And before Yammi could agree, the vocals began and Akihiko sang.
傷ついた抜け殻をただ抱きしめていた
降り注ぐ雨は静かな 君の涙
Kizutsuita nukegara wo tada dakishimete ita
Furisosogu ame wa shizuka na kimi no namida
I could only embrace this empty wounded shell
Your tears were quiet, as the rain sprinkled down from above
Wake me up
Wake me up
Wake me up
この夢から - Kono yume kara (From this dream)
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
教えてくれMaria!!! - Oshietekure Maria!!! (Please tell me, MARIA!!!)
殺して...」と微笑みながら頬に触れた
見えない目に涙を溜めて消えて逝く
Koroshite to hohoemi nagara hoho ni fureta
Mienai me ni namida wo tamete kieteyuku
I touched your cheeks while smiling and said “Kill Me”
My eyes could no longer see through the build up of tears, as I was vanishing and dying
Take me Out
Take me Out
Take me Out
この夢から - Kono yume kara (From this dream)
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
応えてくれ JESUS!!! - Kotaetekure JESUS!!! (Please answer me, JESUS!!!)
God said when you die
Your life will pass before your own eyes
If you want to feel it right now
Just do it, do it, do it!
Wake me up
Wake me up
Wake me up
この夢から - Kono yume kara (From this dream)
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
教えてくれ - Oshietekure (Please tell me)
Take me Out
Take me Out
Take me Out
この夢から - Kono yume kara (From this dream)
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
Real or dream?
応えてくれ JESUS!!! - Kotaetekure JESUS!!! (Please answer me, JESUS!!!)
As soon as he finished the end of the lyrics, Narcissus released the microphone and the stand and smirked, whipping around and picking up Yammi's cigarette.
Instead of stealing it though... he put it between the man's lips with a devilish smirk.
(((OOC: So I went with something not as haunting or beautiful... SO SUE ME! Hehehehe, this song wanted to be done instead. It begged me. Really, it did. Song is "JESUS" but the ЯRII version with the longer ending (more guitar for Yammi) by GACKT (of course) from the RE:BORN album. Oh, and I did the lyrics a little different to keep from you having to read the same English text over and over again... I kinda compacted it all into one go, hehe Kanji/Romanji/English, hehe.)))
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:23 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
"Yes Chiyou-kun, I'm here." He moved on over and gave him a careful hug then tucked the teddy in his arms. "I thought you might like something to snuggle but it seems you've found a very big blond teddy instead." His voice sounded like it was smiling and he did so badly want to take a photo of the cuteness. However, the hospital room seemed also a little dour for such a photo. It was a mixed reminder of the bad things but the good sweet Chiyou too. So maybe a memory was far better and hopefully sweeter.
"I am sorry I couldn't be here right away. It's been a very long day." He gave Chiyou a kiss on the forehead and stroked his blond hair. His words were soft and gentle. Inside he wished that he could find the villain because hell has no fury such as Izzy felt for the creature.
"How are you feeling?" he whispered not wanting to wake Kai up. He didn't ask deep questions because he knew they would come later when the police would question him. But for now, he just tenderly, ran his fingers through the blond locks wishing that he had the power to turn back time. If he had only stayed at the hospital that night Chiyou wouldn't have foolishly left.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:49 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..
"Hey, I didn't know they'd be singing one of your tunes." he smirked and it was true. He hadn't known for sure but he knew there was a request done when bands came to play at this bar. Chances were, they'd choose something the band played.
So Michi watched with a broad grin that wouldn't fade as Narcissus made his way to the stage.
---
Yeah, Yammi was stunned when Narcissus hit the stage. It wasn't expected at all and both men knew it. "Yeah, Let's do it..." Yammi was a pro and his rift answered Narcissus' words flowing into the jamming tune.
The band was hot and the room mixed with smoke and the scent of raw energy and alchohol made this a gritty venue but in such a venue one could play rough and crazy with the audience.
People in the audience went wild for such a small and lucky venue. It was easy to see their faces latching on to the music; throwing up hands and swaying to the beat. Some sang with Narcissus and others along the edges dances in rough jerky jumps that might have drawn the crowd into a mosh of sorts had not the tables been there.
Once the song was over and the mic released, Yammi sucked in the cigarette Naricissus popped into his lips and grinned. Then he got close to the mic and hollered "See, I threaten to sing his songs and he shows up like a bat out of hell!"
The crowd was rather crazy screaming out for more, anything...really surprised that Narcissus appeared. Michi could barely see what was going on with everyone standing So he stood on his chair in the back to get a better view.
"Well, hey now that you're up here, you feel like joining us for one or two more? We got the bar for the night so if you want let it rip, we got your back." Yammi's smoke filled smile mixed with his rather unkempt and wild smile was one of an unbridled and free artist that was happy to mix things up and just go with the flow. He didn't seem bound by internal struggles but filled with the joy of a good cig and a great song.
Yammi's fingers plucked over the keys, "Hey so you want Narcissus to sing again? Then let him hear you!" He pushed the mic towards the crowd from the bottom edge with his foot and the audience yelled in a mish mash of wild, rough, drunk and downright squealing noise.
"Your mic...Narcissus." said Yammi as he stepped back and plucked over his keys one more time.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:08 pm
Smirking, Akihiko glanced over to Yammi. "I had to do something before you attempted to sing it." he teased. "You think I could enjoy my drink otherwise? Yare yare..." the musician looked out to the crowd.
A small crowd... but people eager to listen... eager to hear his voice...
"Ne, Yammi-san, I think I'll take you up on that offer... sing a couple... but..." smirking darkly, his blue eyes locked on a single person standing in the back of the room.
He pointed to Michi.
"He's singing it with me."
Oh yes... Narcissus could be so cruel sometimes...
"You have until this song's over to get up your courage, Michi-kun." Akihiko spoke over the mic, knowing the man would hear it. "And I'm not taking 'no' for an answer!"
His gaze traveled to Yammi. "Let's do 'No Reason', hmm? Has some nice guitar for you to make scream in it, ne?" he asked.
And just as they struck up the beat... Akihiko began to chant the opening phrase...
Why do people hold onto sadness ?
Even so,
Can you forgive even those who hated you ?
人は何故哀しみを抱え
それでも尚
憎んだ人でさえ許すことが出来るなか。。。
Hito wa naze kanashimi wo kakae
Soredemo nao
Nikunda hito de sae yurusu koto ga dekiru no ka
With both hands, the musician gripped the mic on it's stand.
He was Narcissus... not Akihiko.
On stage, he couldn't be anything but a golden god of song who charmed all those who heard his voice.
In this world of struggle
Only this encounter
Painted thoughts of a solitary peace
ただ奪い合う世界で
この出会いだけが
たった一つの安らぎと
思いがいていた
Tada ubaiau sekai de
Kono deai dake ga
Tatta hitotsu no yasuragi to
Omoigaite ita
Whispered at the end in my arms
"Hold me till I break"
I cannot return to
That single smile I found
腕の中で最後に呟いた
(壊れるほど私を抱きしめて。。。)
たった一つ見つけた微笑みは
もう戻れないまま
Ude no naka de saigo ni tsubuyaita
"Kowareru hodo watashi wo dakishimete"
Tatta hitotsu mitsuketa hohoemi wa
Mou modorenai mama
Searching the world, empty
Drowning in solitude
I can no longer reach you
So erase these distant memories
世を儚む調べさえ
孤独に溺れて
もう届きはしないから
遠い記憶は消してくれ
Yo wo hakanamu shirabe sae
Kodoku ni oborete
Mou todoki wa shinai kara
Tooi kioku wa keshite kure
Drawing me in as I drown in darkness
I held you in these arms until you were broken
The stars whisper, love solitude
暗闇に溺れる身を引き寄せ
壊れるほどこの腕で抱きしめた
孤独を愛せと星が呟く
Kurayami ni oboreru mi wo hikiyose
Kowareru hodo kono ude de dakishimeta
Kodoku wo aise to hoshi ga tsubuyaku
There is no reason...
Even if all is lost
Can you still laugh at me ?
すべてを失っても尚
オマエは僕にまた嗤えと言うのか。。。
Subete wo ushinatte mo nao
Omae wa boku ni mata warae to iu no ka
If you close your eyes in pitch darkness, you can hear it
"DESTROY THE WORLD WITH NO MEANING..."
Sadness dyes the air black
I cannot return
暗闇で目を閉じれば聞こえる
(イミノナイノセカイヲコワセ。。。) と
哀しみが宙を黒く染めてく
もう戻れない
Kurayami de me wo tojireba kikoeru
"IMI NO NAI NO SEKAI WO KOWASE..."
Kanashimi ga chuu wo kuroku someteku
Mou modorenai
Smiling at the end in my arms
I embraced your cheek, its warmth lost
At the end of the world stained with despair
I LOVED YOU... MORE THAN ANYONE...
腕の中で最後に微笑んだ
温もりのない頬を抱き寄せた
絶望に染まる世界の果てで
オマエヲアイシテタ。。。 ダレヨリモ。。。
Ude no naka de saigo ni hohoenda
Nukumori no nai hoho wo dakiyoseta
Zetsubou ni somaru sekai no hate de
OMAE WO AISHITETA... DARE YORI MO...
There is no reason...
No reason...
As soon as the song was finished, Akihiko closed his blue eyes, taking in a deep breath as his mind recovered from the song. He released the mic, that gaze returning to find Michi still across the club.
Leaning forward, smirking, Narcissus spoke into the mic. "I want everyone to welcome a friend of mine... soon to be new talent at the same label as myself... Tanaka Michi." he held out a hand, introducing the man. "He's going to grace us all with a song... and he's going to sing it with me."
Glancing at Yammi, knowing this was a risky move on his own part, Akihiko nodded. "Care to play 'Justified' for us, Yammi-san?" he asked.
Risky... because it was a song that this current Narcissus had never sung.
Risky... because he didn't understand the meaning behind the words.
Risky... because it might bring back memories at a bad time.
(((OOC: Song used is "No Reason" by GACKT.)))
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:16 pm
 █████████▐▐▐▌▌▌☆
【Benjaminx Doitzel Kaiser III】
【 Gaijin 】
☆ Days xgo xpast xlike xclouds xin the xsky...☆
For the better part of two hours, Benjamin spent his time filling out sheet after sheet of paperwork. It was mind numbing, sigh here, date there, and sigh again there. It went on and on. The young American wondered if everyone had to go through this to become a Ohayou musician.
When he was finally finished with all that, he returned the completed forms and headed into the lobby, taking a seat in one of the expensive looking couches that decorated the room. He was a bit drained, but he didn't want to go back to his hotel room.
As he sat alone in the lobby, his mind drifted to pretty boy and his confident attitude. He was sure most would call it arrogance, but he didn't think so. He tried to remember the name he was given. 'Ako... Aki... Akihiko... yes... Akihiko was the name.' He thought as he leaned back in the couch, leaning on leg over his knee, something he would have not done back home. He wondered now about the people of Japan in general, about how they saw things differently than Americans and how they saw the same.
That brought Ryu to his mind, a subject that now left a bitter taste in his mouth. The pink haired Gaijin put his fingers to his lips, wondering if it was really seen as ok for friends to kiss that way. Back home, male friends barely touched, let alone kissed. He decided that he'd ask pretty boy the next time they met, he seemed a reliable person.
He stretched out his arms and folded them behind his head. The one thing that he thought made him unique was that he could feel and act like he was at home anywhere. He wondered if he'd get into any trouble like this, but pushed the thought aside as he kicked his feet up onto the couch, reclining against the arm. "Better to ask forgiveness than ask permission." He said aloud as he closed his eyes.
☆..But xmoments xwith you xlast xforever..☆
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:37 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..
Yammi smirked mercilessly, "Yeah... Hey I can hold a tune!" Oh he knew he couldn't sing like Narcissus, he wouldn't/couldn't have out done the man if he wanted. His voice wasn't that good but he'd have hammed it up for fun if he had to.
But Yammi loved these types of crowds because they weren't the gotta have this or that song. They were just hot to hear a good band dish out some tunes and fool around. It made it easy to try new things and be creative. Yeah that's why Yammi and the band still played these small venues. They wanted to keep their edge.
"Alright! Yeah!" He was giddy when Narcissus decided to stick around. The energy and crowd was perfect tonight. But then, Yammi cocked his head to see who Narcissus was talking about. The therapist? Eh? OK....really?
But then Narcissus was giving him the song and his cue so the smoke burned bright in the blue and red lights that flashed around as his guitar ripped out a response. MUSIC! Lets do it!
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Meanwhile...Michi's eyes almost bugged out of his skull when Akihiko spoke. WHAT!? Seriously?! Holy crap no! But that answer obviously wasn't going to be the accepted one. Right now, Michi was thinking that running to the John might have been a good choice but then again, if he couldn't do this, then what kind of star would he ever be. Maybe this was his chance to...try....no not try...do.
So he chugged down his rum and coke because this sort of insanity required a stiff drink. And then he grabbed the leftover Jack in Akihiko's glass and swallowed it. The song was speeding along and he got up just at the end having built courage up in a bit of booze.
The words Michi thought were inappropriate since Mr Evil Incarnate on stage was beckoning him to come up. So he made his way to the stage as the sea of people parted just enough for him to squeeze through. He hopped up there and then...had to ask, "Ok...god... Narcissus... what are you going to have me sing with you."
"Justified, Tanaka-kun." yapped Yammi between his cigarette filled lips.
"Justified?" he blinked then realized that was the song he had done for his demo with Nezumi!
Yammi grinned and the strings let out their signature sound!
Michi had no time to think beyond letting the memory of Akihiko's music give him the cue and the mood. At least for Michi, he had been there right backstage watching when this song was performed. He knew it...he knew how it felt when it was sung. Even if he wasn't Akihiko, he wanted to make it ring true. Maybe this was for the best that he didn't have time to think because he might not have let his voice free otherwise. But out of his mouth came those passionate words...one by one to match and support the man beside him.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star. "
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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:07 pm
The guitar started, and while Akihiko made to act as if he were going to sing... well...
He didn't.
In fact, he let Michi do most of the singing... at least until the chorus.
I believe that the reality that continues to revolve out from the era of chaos
Is the only thing that will seize my hand
In a world with no pain
I can only continue to search for a real pleasure
The traveler whose foolish sins have piled up
Is filled with terror and panic, then closes his eyes
And continues to wander about in the darkness
Without even understanding the reason he was born
You'll just keep repeating this mistake
~ ~ ~
Kurui hajimeta jidai ni tada
Hitotsu dake no shinjitsu to
Mawari tsuzukeru jikan saemo
Kono te ni tsukameru to shinjite
Itami mo nai sekai no naka de
Aru ga mama no kairaku dake wo
Motome tsuzuke
Orukana toki wo sugosu dake no
Tsumi wo kasaneta tabibito wa
Kyoufu ni obie hitomi wo tojite
Yami wo urutsui samayou i tsuzukeru
Umarete kita sono imi saemo
Wakaranakute ayamachi dake wo
Kimi wa kuri kaesu
Glad to have a second mic on stage, one that he grabbed from the side and turned on... thankfully it had already been set up, Akihiko grabbed the stand and joined in with Michi's voice for the chorus.
However, once it hit the bridge, Narcissus knew that Michi's voice might not be able to make those high pitched sounds so well... least he'd never heard him do it.
So... caressing the microphone as if it were a lover, Akihiko's voice raised into a pitch that just didn't seem possible for the man, especially given how deep his voice tended to be most of the time.
If I have lost my heart
Let's end all this
Until this body is broken
I'll keep screaming up at the sky
I stabbed you
And smiled silently
Because even if you cry
You'll never recover
~ ~ ~
Kokoro made nakushita nara
Subete owarase you
Kono karada ga kowareru made
Kono sora ni sakebi tsuzuketa
Kimi wo tsuki sashite
Shizuka ni hohoenda
Namida nagashite mo
Modoranai kara
How true those words rang too... though who Akihiko envisioned himself having stabbed... was a secret guarded close to his heart.
He had screamed to the sky... screamed and screamed and no one had truly answered him.
But... then again... Michi had come...
Michi had tried to make the screaming stop...
Hadn't he?
But then the song dove right back into the second chorus, and Narcissus's voice once again joined Michi's in a strange sort of harmony...
I only was watching you intently
In my overflowing sadness
Let's exchange smiles
When we're able to meet again someday
If I have lost my heart
Let's end it all
Until this body is broken
I'll continue to scream up at the sky
~ ~ ~
Afuredashita kanashimi ni tada
Kimi wo mitsumeteita
Itsu no hi ga mata deaeta toki wa
Hohoemi wo kawasou
Kokoro made nakushita nara
Subete owarase you
Kono karada ga kowareru made
Kono sora ni sakebi tsuzuketa
When the song was over, Akihiko smirked to Michi and leaned over, whispering loudly in the man's ear so only he could hear. "See, it wasn't so bad, was it?"
Then the musician turned and looked at Yammi. "Maybe the crowd should decide what's next, ne?" he suggested, his voice amplified by the microphone so the club patrons could hear.
(((OOC: Song used is "JUSTIFIED" by GACKT. Didn't put the kanji cause the site I get my lyrics from has COMPLETELY WRONG kanji lyrics for this song. I mean really, how the hell do you get 'Subete owarase you' out of すべてのエンドしましょう? NOT POSSIBLE! Bad JpopAsia... you failed me...)))
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:30 am
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 almost had a heart attack when Narcissus didn't join in and a part of him wanted to just stop right there but the fans were revved up and and he was already well within the first verse. While his heart pounded, he belted out the lyrics hoping that the emotion he was trying to convey was coming across. Fortunately the stage was small so he wasn't expected to move to far. He really wasn't quite ready for a stage show yet even if he could put a lot of feeling into the music.
Yammi smirked and moved on up drew a little attention from the newbie just because he knew was it had been like a few years back when he was up on stage for the first time. It would help relax the vocalist just a little seeing someone else close by even though Narcissus was right there. Yammi wasn't sure why Narcissus was teasing Michi so hard but....actually, Yammi realized after a few more words that Michi could sing. Whoa! He hadn't expected that from Narcissus' physical therapist!
When the chorus came, Michi was trying to decide how to get to that high range but when Naricissus's slip in and went for it, Michi took a complementing tenor because he just hadn't been training and those high notes, well he wasn't sure his voice could reach them. That would take time and voice lessons with someone who could evaluate his vocal range and give proper instruction.
But Michi was relieved that Narcissus didn't leave him to this song alone. It was Narcissus' song not his...and somewhere inside, Michi knew he'd never quite have the feeling exactly the way it was sang that one night. Although, Michi could hear hints of that night in the voice that was much stronger than his own. Michi tried to compliment that voice and help lift it higher rather than take over. It seemed to work...and he wondered what Narcissus thought of the music. Yes, he did wonder about that intense expression.
When the song hit its last note, the crowd was clapping and yelling. It took a bit to settle them, but they did hear Narcissus' voice especially when he asked them for a request. There was much hooting and screaming of Narcissus' name and a few for Yammi and even some for Michi. Seemed like they were rather pleased with what they heard from the new guy. It made Michi a little self conscious because he had a feeling that Narcissus wasn't through with his stunts for the evening!! But inwardly, he was also kind of excited. He never felt like this before. The crowd was almost intoxicating.
One drunk 'princess' shouted, "Ai Senshi!!"
Another company man, "He can't sing that, its a duet!"
Nearby woman in a black long sweater and fur boots, "In Flames!"
A younger man yelled, " Something we've never heard before!! Brand new!"
From the back row a loud holler, "Returner!!"
Man in black leather jacket and acid wash jeans with plenty of metal belts and chains, " Prisoner!"
A drunk foreigner, "Zepplin...Man!!"
Michi took note that everyone wanted to hear the latest greatest considering how good it had been. But at least one of those songs wasn't familiar to him and the last one...well ok. It was Zepplin but still! But it would't be beyond Narcissus to pick something way out there like that. And if he did choose it, Michi would be praying that he knew it. There were a couple of popular hits that Michi new by heart.
Yammi tilted his head when that drunkard had hollered. "Zepplin. Dang you're reaching way back there, gajin! So yeah, Narcissus, whatcha picking? Or you letting Michi-kun pick? While you think about it. I'm lighting a new cig." He stuck the old bud into the gray ash-filled tray. Then, pulled out a pack from his pocket to pop one whites tick from it; grabbing it with his teeth. There was a flick flick of his fingers on a lighter then the warm dot became red and softened to grey. "Ok...I'm ready"
It was amazing to Michi how relaxed everyone was on the stage. Was he the only one sweating up here? "Wait wait! It's Narcissus' choice and he's singing it." Michi wasn't going to be lured into another 'solo'! Or maybe he was and he just didn't know it yet.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:33 am
kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru"Ru...Papa..." the boy cooed, nuzzling his head into the older man's warm touch. It was so comforting, so pleasant and reassuring, as was the warm body by his side. "It's ok. I knew you were busy and would come when you could. Don't feel bad. Nakai has taken wonderful care of me. I'm...very glad to have someone like him that cares about me. I...." Chiyou paused in his whispering and held the teddy close, turning his head as if to look at the guitarist, then smiling what would probably be the happiest smile Izzy Lucky had ever seen from the boy, "I love him very much!" Of course, he assumed Kai to be asleep, or he might have been a bit embarrassed to say such a thing to Izzy right in front of Nakai. "I feel...a bit heavy in the head, like....different. Weird. I'm not in a lot of pain anymore though. They had to give me a blood transfusion at first when they brought me here...but after that I was ok. They say they almost lost me, though. It was...really scary..." a tiny frown crossed the kid's features, but was gone as fast as it appeared. "Tell me, Ishi...have you seen Akihiko? I hope he's stopped being a liar, but knowing him....heh. Really though, to tell me to lie to you like he did...knowing full well that his answer was yes. He got so angry when I told him I wouldn't lie for him...made me promise. What an idiot. But...I want to see him, though. Can he come? Can you call him right now? I want to see Akihiko. I...want to talk to him now." the young blond went off on the topic, not realizing he was feeding Izzy the rest of the misunderstood story from when he had told the manager that Akihiko was a liar, while he was drugged off his a**. He did want to see Narcissus though. Wanted to talk to the man. His "big brother". It would make him feel even better. He just knew it. karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:29 am
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 smiled a little and just watched that angelic face even if the eyes were covered. He was a little surprise...ok very surprised that Chiyou...well he said he Loved Nakai! Izzy bit his lip and didn't want to even talk about Nakai's roaming romantic behavior right now. Chiyou had to know that Nakai wasn't a one man guy right??? He tried very hard not to talk about love or any of that right now. He just wanted Chiyou to get well.
"I'm glad you're not in pain. The nurse told me a little bit about the procedure so it's going to be a while before they let you try to see. They wan to make sure your body accepts the new eyes first. Then you're going to have to relearn seeing with them to whatever degree they let you see." he answered, then gave Chiyou another hug. He really didn't want to think of losing the boy. Not after all they had been through.
After a moment, he pulled away again, "Ah...ah...Well Akihiko, I saw him for the dvd session. He and Shou-san went through the entire thing and made their choices. It really came out great from what I can tell. Then he left with Tanaka-kun. Umm...well I'm not sure if he's in bed or not but I'll send him a text. We are being dragged to Hawaii tomorrow by Shou-san for work...and sun. I'm sure its going to be a bit of a mess putting those two together for any length of time." He tried to remain cheerful but seeing Chiyou like this made him wish he could just stay home.
And in the back of Izzy's mind, he took in the other pieces of that story. He...he....wasn't sure what he thought after hearing that except that it hurt. He'd have given anything to have those arms holding him again. And wished those words had been said to him just once.
He pulled out his Iphone to Narcissus and typed in a text message:
I am not sure what you are doing, but, Chiyou-kun would like to see you at the hospital. It would make him happy to see you, if you could come. <3
Looking up from his Iphone, he tucked it back into his pocket. "I've sent him a message." Then his gaze eased as he watched the snoozing blond. So much like an angel right now. "Nakai looks so peaceful." he said softly wondering if his life would have been easier had he fallen for this man instead. Considering some of the things that Yuuji had said about his own wife's choice, Izzy wondered how different his life might have been. Although those words never even once slipped especially after Chiyou's new admission of love.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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