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 Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 7:55 pm
Oh how he loved Ryuukaze.
The man, literally, had kept Naoko from losing his mind. From running off and just starting to slaughter people. From trying to kill himself out of anguish at the notion that Sai could be dead.
And, now, the day after learning that terrible news, Oumori Naoko found himself sitting at the piano in Ryu's place... practicing.
He had sent an email to Yamada, asking if a benefit could be arranged wherein he himself and Ryuukaze would perform to raise money to help the people of Hawaii.
Now, as he waited for Yamada's reply, the blond sat at the piano, his delicate fingers going over the keys as if they were a part of himself. Naoko even tuned out Ryu as he played, thinking not of the disaster half a world away... but of the brother who, if he were there listening, would have, no doubt, been moved to tears by the sweetness of the music.
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:03 pm
Hiroki had gotten some much deserved rest.
Meanwhile, Aki had been able to verse Nezumi in some of the finer points in dealing with Narcissus.
Especially five golden rules...
1.) Always be direct.
2.) NEVER lie to him.
3.) If he needs space, give him space, but be around if he needs you.
4.) At the first sign of violence, call in Tanaka Michi or Takagi Yuuji.
5.) His creativity can't be challenged, nor his budget.
Eventually Nezumi had gotten a nice steak dinner and later, Aki had retired to the plane's reclining sofa for some shut eye.
When the jet landed, there was a car waiting for them. Not a limo. Nothing fancy. Just a rental car with a driver, since Aki hadn't known if either Hiroki or Nezumi were licensed to drive in the US.
Within five minutes of the plane touching down, the trio were on their way to the hospital.
Hiroki's orders were to stick by Aki's side unless dismissed.
Nezumi's were to remain with them and then remain with Narcissus once they had left.
Easy... right?
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:12 pm
Ninja or Hamu...You decide!
Dirty Little Secrets------------------------------------------------}:- Yamada Haru
It's the Devil in the Details...
......What a tangled web we weave......
Haru email came back quickly
"Naoku-kun,
Here is the details of 3 venues that are available in the near future. Please select one and then send your choice to me. Then, Smash's business department will arrange the other details for the benefit. It shouldn't be too difficult to set up. If you need anything else for the event, let me know.
Yamada Haru"
The 3 choices were different locations in Tokyo - Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Yurachou. There was one of each size small, medium and a larger forum site.
-:{------------------------------------------------Dirty Little Secrets
I'll keep my dirty little secrets.
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:37 pm
What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:-  Asato Hiroki
Chairman's Secretary - Ohayou Productions
Doing what one does best...??
Hiroki slept and slept and then slept some more. It really had been a much needed rest. And by the time he woke up, he was feeling at least semi human although a bit sluggish from the pain killers.
Once off the plane he watched from the rental car as the driver took them to the hospital. He wondered what things were going to be like when he saw Akihiko again but tried not to think to deeply on it. He'd stay by Aki's side and he'd not really like leaving Nezumi with Narcissus when that time came but what could he do.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly at least. Except for the areas around them. It was clear how much of this part of the Isle was just on the edge of the mess further below. He was actually glad they wouldn't be going into that mess right away.
Upon arriving at the hospital, they found out quickly that Akihiko was already in the examination room. That was a relief to Hiroki because if something was wrong, Akihiko might be a little less...troublesome.
In the mean time, Hiroki could see Michi nearby in the waiting room for the CAT scan patients so he took Aki and Nez there to have a seat while they all waited.
"It's good to see you Tanaka-kun. Glad that you're well. Is Takagi-kun around?" asked Hiroki.
"Mmm...he's been away. Nice to see all of you too. Narcissus-san is in the other room. He's not feeling well. Really quiet. I'm really worried about him. Is everything ok at home?" Michi returned. He looked a little worse for wear having not slept much in the last few days. "Man...I don't even know what time it is. Everything has been kind of a blur these past few days. The limo seats aren't too soft to sleep on." He admitted because really they had been working so hard on everything that there hadn't been much time to find a room. If there was one to be found anywhere.
Michi had told Akihiko he'd look at his ribs later but since they were in the hospital he asked the nurse to have them xrayed and then after that if something was wrong it would be handled by the staff there. He knew it was smarter than having him just take a guess. He didn't have any equipment here.
He did however, while they were alone, took a moment to walk over and just hold the man for a short time. Just wanting to know that Akihiko was still in there. It was just hard knowing that there was little he could do to make everything better. "I'm here for you." he had said softly before leaving for the doctors to get started. Later, he'd do more. He'd make sure he didn't leave him alone.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow.
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:50 pm
Naoko smiled slightly as he sent an email back via his phone, stopping on the piano just long enough...
Yamada-san,
Thanks, that really does help. I think Shibuya would be the best. If it goes well, maybe we can arrange a second benefit. I'd like to test the waters though, because it will only be myself and Ryuukaze and... well... I don't know how good a concert I can put on myself... though I know Ryu's more than capable of selling out the house.
If you could just keep us apprised of what you learn, that would be great. I... I'm still rather worried about Shou, you know...
Naoko
Setting his phone down, Naoko called out to Ryu, who he knew was around. "Yamada-san got us a benefit gig!!!"
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:15 pm
"You and Yuuji will be staying at our hotel. Hayato-san as well." Aki spoke as he leaned against the wall, waiting for his grandson to emerge from the room. "I sent him a text on the way over. It seems he is... checking bodies. To make sure they are not Izzy nor Shou-san, of course." the chairman spoke rather solemnly. "As well as checking shelters and other hospitals, just in case. I..."
But before the chairman could say anything else, a doctor came out with a few charts in his hands. "You're," he pointed at Michi. "With Mister Koyasu, right?" the doctor asked in English.
Aki stepped forward. "I am his grandfather." the older man spoke in perfect English. "Can you tell me what you have found?"
"Well, your grandson doesn't know the findings yet because... well, there's a language barrier here. Our nurse speaks very little Japanese, just enough to get by so... if you could pass the word along to him?" the doctor asked.
Aki nodded, before hearing the explanation.
"Your grandson has what we call Vasogenic Cerebral Edema, exacerbated by High Alltitude Cerebral Edema. According to his prior charts, Mister Koyasu was suffering from head trauma, and prior to that a... drug overdose?" his eyes went up to Aki, but the man continued to read the chart. "Whatever the onsetting factors, the problem is that after draining the fluids, fluid built up a second time. I'm surprised he isn't stark raving mad at this point. We're going to need to surgically decompress the brain, a Decompressive Craniectomy, like before. We can even use the same entry point if he wants to prevent further scarring. Luckily, the CAT scan didn't detect a brain abscess, which I actually worried about as being the root of the problem. Once the fluid is drained, he should be able to be released in a few days, provided he sticks to a strict antibiotic regiment and plenty of rest. I wouldn't recommend him flying home any time soon however. At least a couple of weeks... and of course he'll need regular check ups ever couple of days, just to make sure the fluid isn't building up again." the doctor looked up at Aki. "However, I would also like the address his other physical symptoms. When the nurse asked him questions, he was... quiet. I'm worried he may be in a state of shock, due of course to the tsunami and earthquake. But he also confided that he hasn't been eating. This could be a side effect of the fluid pressing against different spots on his brain."
"He suffered amnesia with the last head injury." Aki spoke up quickly. "He has slowly been regaining lost memories so..."
The doctor smiled, "Don't worry. His memories should stay intact. In fact, I'm confident that this procedure may restore any lost memories. But it's no doubt that he's become unhealthy due to the first craniectomy... so I'd like to put him on a food IV drip, just to get some nutrients into his body."
Aki nodded, "You've my leave, and his, to do whatever you need to do, Doctor."
"Of course, sir." the man replied. "Oh and... I... I didn't exactly want to tell your grandson this, but my daughter is quite the fan of his music. He's in good hands. I'll even find a translator for him, if you think he will need it."
But the chairman waved away the thought. "One of us will be with him. And... I think he would be amused that his doctor knows who he is." Aki couldn't help but smile softly. "Thank you. You've been a terrific help. Is he..."
"He's already been moved to a room. I want to have a surgeon perform the craniectomy within the hour. So, if you want to see him, now would be the best time."
Once the doctor had left, Aki turned to Michi. "Go see him for us, Tanaka-san. We will wait until after the procedure. If you could explain it to him..."
And of course, Koyasu Aki explained exactly what the doctor had said... just in case Michi couldn't catch all the words or technical jargon.
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:19 pm
Something was wrong...
After all, they wouldn't have stuck him in a hospital room WITHOUT there being something wrong.
But the nurse, who's Japanese conversation skills were seriously lacking, had just told him his brain was hurt and that someone would explain later.
But who?
So... Akihiko lay there, staring up at the ceiling in boredom. The room was quiet, a contract to the world outside that tiny little 4-walled box...
Michi had hugged him earlier... had said he was there for him... but did it really matter?
The last few days formed a hurt deep in the man's soul.
Still no word from Shou or Izzy... not even a hint...
Sure, Michi would be there for Narcissus... but Michi wasn't who Akihiko wanted to see right now.
Michi wasn't the one he had so deeply hurt...
Had pushed away...
And not even realized it...
A wave of emotion hit Akihiko all at once, and the musician put an arm over his eyes, just trying to calm down.
But one simple phrase just kept repeating itself in his mind over... and over... and over...
'Oh, Ruki... what have I done?'
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:05 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..
"Hotel?" Michi kind of perked up just a little at the sound of a real bed in his future. "Ah...yeah, I suppose Takagi-san would be good at...that." He said quietly hoping that Yuuji wouldn't find anyone they knew there.
But then the doctor came in and Michi stood up, "Yes, I am." Michi's English wasn't fantastic. He could understand things and in the past few days, he tried more and more to make himself understood. This emergency situation made him realize that even his meager language skills had to shape up.
However, Michi let Koyasu-sama take over once he heard that perfect English. Actually, he was rather relieved because this would go so much quicker with his help. As Michi heard Aki's translated explanation, his heart sank a bit more. He should have been watching the man better. He should have done more. But he couldn't have seen inside Akihiko's head. He knew he shouldn't be so hard on himself but...with so many things going wrong and the disappearance of Izzy and Shou; it was hard not to.
Once he was told everything, he nodded to Aki and left for the room. Slipping inside, he walked carefully over to Akihiko's bed and pulled up a chair. Then, he gently took up Akihiko's hand and squeezed it, "Hey...I got the news from the doctor." Carefully but clearly, he explained everything that he had been told about the swelling in his head and what was going to happen down to the what would happen afterwards with antibotics, food...etc. He told him that he was going to be in Hawaii for at least 2 weeks while they worked through this and how he'd have check ups ever 2 days. He also went into the details about his eating problem and how it could be another part of this whole situation. Michi didn't leave anything out since Akihiko needed to be fully aware of his health issues so he could understand how some of these things he had been going through were all due to his health problems.
Finally, when he was done filling him in he moved on to another small topic with a smile trying to cheer him up a little, "Your doctor here knows who you are. His daughter is a big fan of yours. He said you were in good hands. I think he really will take good care of you." Leaning forward, he gave Akihiko another warm hug, "It's ok...I know you're really suffering right now, but try not to drown in despair. We can't give up. You can't give up hope."
He lifted up and tilted his head, "You're granddad is out in the waiting room. He's really worried about you. I can see it in his face." But Michi didn't continue on with that conversation, he knew that Akihiko was kind of odd about his family. He certainly wouldn't mention Hiroki or Nezumi even if he was rather curious about the manager's presence.
Squeezing the fingers that he never let go of, he sighed softly, "Man, I wish, I could just wave a wand and bring Ishi-san here for you. He'd probably be worried sick if he saw you like this. But...no matter what happens, if you're thinking about him, just remember he wouldn't want you to give up. Ishi-san's went through a lot but kept on going. And he loves your music. I know where ever he is now, he'd want to hear your songs. So..just remember that." He hoped that would at least bring some of Akihiko's more willful being to light within the sad form of a man he saw in the bed.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 9:48 am
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
 When Narcissus had woken him up, Jun couldn't express how glad he was that the helicopter had arrived. They were saved. They were free. By the time they had arrived at the hospital, though...he wasn't nearly as relieved. Standing around with the group from Ohayou, he realized just how alone he really was. Shou had been the only one in the group besides himself from SMASH, and now Shou was gone...Jun barely knew these other people. Actually...he didn't know them at all, when it came down to it. The closest he came to knowing any of them was Michi. Other than that...all he had was Narcissus. At least Narcissus understood what he was going through, and he could do the same for the man. Waiting around made him very anxious, though. He had no injuries to speak of, but Narcissus, it seemed, wasn't in good shape at all. Of course, he gathered this as he stood around, by himself, and listened to the others talk, catching snippets here and there. While Jun wanted to go and talk to Narcissus, he knew now wasn't the time. He just craved getting close to the man again. It was the closest thing he had to a friendship on this devastated island, now that his lover was taken. Sighing sadly, Hayato watched the chairman of Ohayou sit in the waiting room. Apprehensively, he approached the man. "Excuse me...Koyasu-san." he began politely, "I just wanted to thank you...for taking care of me even though I am not part of your company. Your grandson...he saved my life when the quake hit. I almost got taken out by a piece of falling ceiling and he let himself get hurt to protect me from it. He kept me...together...while we were trapped in the hotel. While Narcissus-san has quite an....attitude....he's a very good man. I owe him, and you. Thank you." he said, making his gratitude clear in no uncertain terms. Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:04 am
Koyasu-sama had explained everything Nezumi needed to know while they were on the flight over.
As they sat in the hospital waiting room, he contemplated how he would go about things once he introduced himself to Narcissus as his new...hopefully temporary....manager.
Hearing how ill the star was, the mouse couldn't help but pity the man. Sure, Narcissus had always been hateful and spoiled, and often times, Nezumi didn't like him one little bit...but Nezumi wasn't a monster. He wouldn't judge someone who was in such a state.
Besides...everybody had their reasons for the things they did, good or bad. His experiences and reprimands with Chiyou had certainly taught him as much.
Looking over at Hiroki, he smiled, putting his hand on top of the other man's hand, noting how stressed he seemed to be, though the mouse didn't fully understand why.
"Hey...you feeling alright? I know this is one hell of a situation, but I think we'll come through it alright." he tried giving his own mousy version of a pep talk.
"Hm...whenever it's time for me to see Narcissus...perhaps it's better if I go in alone and speak to him about the situation. It would probably help if he didn't feel overwhelmed. Of course...I also think waiting a short while would be best. He needs time to...settle down, I'm sure." the manager then mused.
"We'll get through this, though. Both of us. Right, boss?" he winked, smiling in hopes that he would get the elephant to smile back.
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:08 am
 ~( Lonely ) Mayotta nara~
~( Try again ) Nando datte~
~Yarinaosu koto dekiru kara~
"A benefit gig? Good job, Na-kun!" Ryu beamed, bringing his violin down from position and giving a thumbs up. Since things had gotten under control, the violinist had been practicing furiously, going over his old songs, creating a set list, and even writing a song just for the occasion. He was glad to see Naoko focusing so completely on the same task. Walking over to his lover, he leaned down and gave the blond a kiss on the forehead. "Shou's gonna be so proud of us when he gets home." he said, as though he knew it for a fact. Lifting his violin, he began to play again. ~( I’m here )~ Soba ni iru wa~
~( Believe me ) Osorenai de~
~Shinjiau koto....~
~FOR YOU~
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:28 am
kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeruChiyou had spent the day, evening, and night doing nothing but mourning. Sometimes, he'd try to think positive, mentioning to Kai that maybe, just maybe, Ishi was alive...but the longer time passed without hearing anything, the more grim things seemed. In disasters like that, if people hadn't been found or didn't report in within 24 to 48 hours, things were usually grim. The next morning when Hideki woke up, the first thing he did was ask if anybody had called. Hearing that the answer was no, he sighed, his body shaking a time or two as though he were sobbing...but there were no tears left to cry. Collapsing back on the bed, the young blond gazed up at the guitarist. He was so thankful he could still at least see the man. At least there was one beacon of light in all his hopelessness. "I don't feel like it...but I should probably eat." he muttered, rolling over on his side and burying his face in Nakai's chest. Living felt like a chore, today. He just didn't want to deal with it. Still, the kid had lost pretty much everything else in his life at one point or another. He could only hope that time would make this easier, too...though somehow he doubted it. karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:09 am
What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:- Asato Hiroki
Chairman's Secretary - Ohayou Productions
Doing what one does best...??
"I'm...Ok." Hiroki answered as he tried to put on a less rigid face. The situation all around was discomforting. It wasn't like they were very private in this hospital. In fact, the place was filled to capacity. It was amazing that they had a place to sit let alone a moment with the doctor. So many people in the halls either worried or mourning...It wasn't healthy for anyone.
Hiroki nodded as Nezumi laid out his plan. He wouldn't stop the mouse from it but he did worry. However, when his hand was squeezed he smiled at the mouse. "You're right...will make it through this. And everyone will get home too eventually." Even while his words were positive, he didn't say How they would get home. Inside, he surely thought that Izzy Lucky and Shou were probably coming home in body bags, if they were found.
Of course, in his mind as Hiroki heard what Hayato said, he was really rather surprised. Not many people had good things to say about Narcissus. It was strange to hear this from a man that Hiroki didn't even know beyond the discography. Although he didn't say anything about it, the comments weren't directed at him.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow.
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:52 am
Having listened to everything Michi said, strangely... Akihiko didn't have a thing to say.
No pithy comeback, no witty statement, no denial or excuse.
He just... well... sat there, taking it all in.
All the while, Michi was holding his hand, acting as if the man would fall to pieces any moment now.
No... Akihiko didn't have any more tears he could shed by now.
And... well... a part of him didn't want to.
"Do you think I don't know that?" Narcissus asked, blue gaze focused on Michi intently after the man's comments about 'waving a wand'. "You act like I'm going to go slit my wrists or jump off the balcony for ******** sake."
Sighing, the musician willed himself to be... nicer?
"I'm fine, Michi. It's just a lot of information to take in and I haven't felt particularly chatty."
The news that Aki was outside though...
"Why did he come all this way?" Narcissus asked in confusion. "I... I'll see him after the procedure. I can't deal with him and, no doubt Hiroki who's probably been drug along, right now. But... thanks... it's frustrating when people talk to you and you've no idea what they're saying. Very... very... frustrating..."
Sighing, Narcissus sat up, crossing his legs indian style in front of him as he then adjusted the bed.
He didn't want to just lay there... his back DID still hurt after all.
"I gave up hope of finding Izzy, Michi. But I haven't given up hope for myself. He... he was just my manager, ne?" the young Koyasu spoke, a slight waver in his voice... barely detectable. "There are other managers out there, no doubt ojisan's thought of that already... and... he made things complicated for me so... I'm not saying I'm glad he's gone but... maybe I...." if one looked down at the hand Michi wasn't holding, one would notice it clenched tight around the sheets, white knuckled even. An obvious sign that Akihiko was just trying to keep himself together somehow. "Maybe I can focus on the music again... I can stop trying to remember him..."
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:58 am
Having sat down, Aki pulled out his phone and was sending a few coordination emails to the teams on the ground who would be distributing the aid amongst the shelters.
So when Hayato walked up to him, it was a bit of a surprise.
His words... even more surprising to the Ohayou chairman.
"Hayato-san, there's no need to thank me. If my grandson saved your life, it's he who you should thank. I am merely here to make sure he's safe and sound, and to help with the search for the missing." Aki spoke with a soft smile. "You're quite welcome to remain with our group until someone from SMASH arrives. I spoke with Matsumoto-san and he's sending aid not too far behind myself, though who he'll send from his office I don't know yet."
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