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 Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:10 pm
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"I don't think there's a rock anywhere that Yuuji wouldn't be able to find me if I hid..." Akihiko replied with a sigh, his blue eyes glancing over to Michi, even though he kept his head pressed back against the wall. "If Izzy hadn't taken me back... I'd say 'take me with you' and mean it." the musician smirked.
"Take all the holiday you want, Michi-kun. I'll make sure NO ONE calls you back until you come back. Well... I might call you just for the hell of it... but not for work." but then the man frowned. "I'll have her look at it but... I want you to look at it in there too. She'll have a table we could use. Much better than sprawling out on Izzy's bed or, god forbid, Ishi-san's dining room table."
Pushing off the wall, Akihiko nodded. "Alright. Both of you look at me. Two opinions are better than one anyway."
"Blurred vision no. Obviously I had a headache but it's just a dull ache now thanks to some aspirin." but then Yuuji was suddenly being ordered to lay down.
He complied, though... "I'm fine, really. I... wait I can't stay here a week. I've got to get Narcissus back to Japan, preferably tomorrow." sitting up, Takagi showed he was going to be a rather difficult patient. "I'll get myself checked out again when we land in Tokyo. This isn't the first concussion I've gotten."
Laughing, You shook his head, "You'll have to forgive me, Shou-san. I was rather tired last night. After all, I arrived at the party straight from the plane. I put it in my suitcase and then just forgot all about it. Turned in... relatively early I suppose." he smiled. "In all honesty I wouldn't have taken a gift at all had it not been for Hiroki-san's insistence."
Ishihara was then suddenly distracted by Izzy. "Lunch? Yes I had something on the way over. I'm glad to hear Shou-san's been well taken care of in Yamada-san's absence. I'm also sorry that he couldn't be here instead of me, but he's been very busy in regards to the benefit concert for Hawaii."
He listened... filing every word he heard away in the back of his mind. "I'm glad it's going well since Shou-san really does need to be heading back to Japan tonight." it was at this point that suddenly Shou decided they needed to start warming up. With a smile, You nodded. "I'll wait outside. I always prefer to hear the finished product in the end."
As soon as Ishihara was outside, his phone went off. The text message... the order... was obviously.
I've informed him we need to leave tonight. He is working on a project with Izzy Lucky. I don't think SMASH will be seeing any profit from this single either. I've heard the song... it will sell out very quickly. It seems Shou is actually helping Ohayou at this point.
Was the reply that he quickly sent back.
Izo wasn't going to be happy in the slightest...
Sighing, You straightened his glasses and sat down in a chair in the hall to wait for Shou... or for the reply text that he was sure would be coming.
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:35 pm
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:49 pm
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Ishihara You wasn't an easily intimidated man. In fact, he'd never truly been afraid of anything in his entire life.
But Matsumoto Izo... was not a force to be reckoned with... and certainly not one to make upset. That man had ways to getting to a person that even Ishihara wasn't privy to.
And that, in itself, said a lot.
Of course, sir. He did manage to lose me last night but that was because he was drunk and taken home by Crystal Ishi and her husband. He has been staying on her estate and I wasn't granted access to it.
You stood, pacing as he typed. In fact, the man began to wander the halls, not really paying attention to where he was going...
Between Izzy Lucky's single and Narcissus' new album, Ohayou stands to make a killing at the beginning of the new year. I suggest pushing Shou into working on his music, or his band members into being more productive at this point. Once Narcissus and Lucky both release a PV to the media, no doubt, Ohayou will take the top two spots of the Oricon, if not more. He performed one of the songs last night, and sir... there wasn't a person in the room not moved. If I'm not mistaken, the man actually made Narcissus cry.
Oh yes... Ishihara hadn't not noticed it when Akihiko dashed from the room and took to seclusion on the balcony as soon as the song was finished.
From what I think personally, sir... Narcissus doesn't take well to the song at all. It may also be wise to push the media into focusing on his little scene at the club prior to the tsunami. If we can smear his name and create some form of scandal... yes Ohayou will get press, but you will be able to claim Shou as an innocent bystander to Narcissus' tantrum.
Okay so You was actually a PR man most of the time... it was his title so he acted on it when needed to.
And right now, Izo needed a man to listen, watch, and report.
If by 'BF' you mean his best friend, then I'll gladly do so. Anything else and I'm sending you a higher bill.
Sighing, You looked up. He had... somehow... wandered off. Which was fine by him. However, he heard voices down a nearby hall... familiar voices.
Instead of heading towards them however, the man simply took up a stance with his phone, acting as if he were merely checking it, just in case someone came around the corner.
After all... hearing the inner-most thoughts of Narcissus revealed to Tanaka... might prove useful...
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:05 pm
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:17 pm
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Laughing, Akihiko shook his head, "I think your mother would kick me out after a few hours of dealing with me." he teased, his smile actually genuine. "I'm still surprised Ishi-san hasn't kicked me out to be honest... I mean, I really am a pain in the a** most of the time."
Gift giving... it had been a really long time since he'd had a proper Christmas. He and Izzy would have to do it right. Everything.
"I think..."
But before he could finish the sentence, the nurse stuck her head out of the room. He looked at her in absolute confusion at first, but then when Michi said what he did...
"Glad to know even random people in the US know my brain got scrambled..." the musician complained, obviously still annoyed about it having gotten out.
Luckily, Izzy and Shou had taken the spotlight off him for now.
"Ha... Hai. Yes." Akihiko replied, going into the room and simply raising an eyebrow at Yuuji.
His cousin glared. "Don't be like that. I have to get you BOTH home. Lucky-san and Nezumi-san too." Takagi replied, holding the gel pack to his head.
Narcissus crossed his arms over his chest. "Izzy and I can stay here a few more days, and I bet he can show Michi around better than I can. I want you examined again in 48 hours to see if you're fit for travel. If not... well then we wait longer."
"This is all your fault, you know." Yuuji replied, thankfully in Japanese. "You gave me the damn concussion."
"So?" Akihiko replied stoically. "You deserved it. Now you're on bed rest. I bet Nezumi-san would love to take care of you."
Rolling his eyes, Yuuji sighed. "Oh yes... I bet it'll be the highlight of his vacation. Fine."
Akihiko smirked, "I win." he teased, but then stopped, turning his head slightly to hear the music in the hallway.
The man's smirk turned to a smile. It didn't matter that it was his song... Izzy would sing it...
And this time... Narcissus would let him... and enjoy it.
Glancing at Michi, Akihiko nodded. "Don't worry about it." he said, taking in the glance from his friend. "He's made it his too. I can share... even if I'm new to sharing." the young Koyasu winked.
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:26 pm
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:38 pm
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You... for his part... was standing there, just smirking at the text messages.
Smirking because he had the best idea ever...
You couldn't pay me enough to date him, Matsumoto-san.
But... I may have just overheard an interesting scandal... it seems that Narcissus gave Yuuji Takagi a concussion. Purposefully. I'm standing in a hallway at MeKA studios, sir... and the information I just heard for a room down the way is most intriguing. Narcissus will be in LA for at least another 48 hours. Plenty of time for the media to get this scoop and then bombard him as soon as he lands. First Lucky at the club, now this Yuuji. It might prove helpful to research who he is. If this incident can be spun to show Narcissus as abusive... it will certainly cause a scandal and maybe even a lawsuit or two. Certainly Ohayou will have to take action if this is made public. It also seems that Narcissus is injured. Fresh injuries or old I don't know, but I overheard something about his back. It may not be an easy weakness to pick at... but it's a weakness never the less.
As for Hayato... he was properly motivated. I would suggest, at least while I am away, sir, that someone ask Hayato himself or possibly even Naoko about this sudden absence. If anyone else is to know anything, it will be NAKO.
And yes, I lost him when he was drunk. I was actually listening to conversations at the time and he went to get a drink and never came back. I apologize. Though I was able to speak with Hiroki Asato during his absence... he was not very forthcoming with any useful information however.
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:42 pm
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:59 pm
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:01 pm
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"Keeping with tradition, he'll do a PV of the first track... the cover track basically. Not my song. As to how he'll do it..." Akihiko shook his head.
He really didn't know... and he really didn't want to know.
It was a masterpiece to be sure... but all Narcissus wanted was to forget it ever happened.
Not see his lover capitalizing on his own mistakes and insanity...
"Get your shirt off, baka." Yuuji said suddenly, drawing Akihiko out of his thoughts. The man had already moved, sitting in the chair now.
"He'll do what you say." Takagi told the nurse. "He's a much better patient than I am." the man added with a smirk.
Of course the young Koyasu had no idea what his cousin said, but instead took off the jacket and began unbuttoning his shirt. After a few seconds his chest was bare and he had lain the the clothes over a second chair.
Sure, it had been two weeks since the accident... but that didn't mean the bruises were healing as quickly as they should have been.
What probably would have stuck out to Michi more though, was the fact that Akihiko's spine and ribs, even his hips were discernible. Far more so than ever before. Sure, they had been together at the hotel... but there had been too much passion involved for either man to really be paying attention to body weight. After all, the man's stomach had shrunk since the charity benefit, and even now that he was hungry again... he wasn't eating as much as he normally would be.
The bruises were a dark purple with the edges beginning to turn to a red and then finally a yellow color. One went across his shoulder blades, tilted just a bit... but the worst one was over the spine at a diagonal slant that ended just over one hip, taking up most of the man's lower back.
Without being told to, Akihiko laid down on his stomach on the table, pillowing his chin on his hands.
Even Yuuji had to wince at what he saw there... He'd had no idea, and he highly doubted anyone else really had either...
"Those are from the quake?" Takagi asked in amazement.
Glancing over at his cousin, Narcissus smirked, "Blame Hayato-san. I slammed into the side of the elevator once... and then again saving his a** from collapsing ceiling. Wasn't exactly fun."
Yuuji shook his head. "Guess not... I'm just amazed they didn't do anything at the hospital." the man said, keeping the gel pack over his wound.
"Yes well there's not much they COULD do is there? They're just bruises." Akihiko replied as if it hardly mattered. "I just want to make sure everything's aligned properly."
(((OOC: Looks something like this only worse
http://a4.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/52/56eaf1ad186b412d9f60ecd9a3ab2bb1/m.jpg ))) |
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:13 pm
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Of course, walking down the hallway now... since the music was too loud to allow him to hear exactly what was being said, Ishihara gave the appearance of walking and texting...
When he turned his head to glance in the open room... his dark eyes spied Akihiko's back, and quickly he looked back down at his phone, continuing to walk by.
You had even been treated to seeing the scars on Narcissus' head, since he was still not wearing his hat since the lunch fiasco...
I hate to remind you, sir, that I am not Yamada. You order me to go in and do what I do best, not babysit stars. This is a new experience for me. Don't worry though, Shou will be leaving with me tonight. Even if he refuses, I will remind him that he is under contract and, if necessary, have Yamada convince him over the phone.
I had thought the name was familiar, but I didn't commit it to memory since the package was of interest to you and not really Takagi.
Narcissus' back is a mess, sir. I just glimpsed it. There is no way he will be able to tour before at least the end of January with those bruises. I'm surprised he's even walking around and that nothing seems to be broken. Not to mention his hair. Part of it is shaved down completely, and there are two scars on his head. It explains why he's appeared everywhere, save the party last night, wearing a hat. He'll have to wear a wig in public, or a hat, for quite some time by the looks of it. If he really did give Takagi that concussion, I think I'll take a detour back to my hotel... I learned from a maid that Narcissus was supposed to be staying there as well, and see what I can find. If I can return home with evidence... all the better.
I'll take care to avoid Takagi then, sir. A family man as bad as I am? Makes me wonder what kind of woman he married to be honest.
As for Hiroki... I've not been able to dig up anything about him that could be seen as a weakness unfortunately. There is rumor that he was the reason Narcissus was disowned for a time... and that he had a broken nose. I'll try to find out if his nose was caused by Narcissus as well.
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 12:04 pm
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 12:28 pm
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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 nodded since he didn't know enough about the music industry he just learned something new. "Either way, I'll have to buy the limited edition when it his the market and make him sign it." he chuckled because he had a feeling that Izzy probably wasn't ready for that sort of attention yet.
But then he looked over Akihiko's back and drew in a gasp along with the doctor. "Umm...Akihiko I don't think you're going to be touring until these bruises go down...like way down." said slowly Michi as he leaned in on one side of the bed and the Doctor leaned in on the other.
"If these were any more serious he'd be hospitalized right now." The doctor said as she carefully felt the bruises. "He's going to need ice packs and light massage to move these fluids here. See?" She took Michi's hand and showed him the areas that needed help.
"Yeah I see...Man...and your weight ain't helping matters either, Akihiko. You look like twig. But these bruises are severe. If they were on your stomach you'd be having surgery again. Either way we've got to get the swelling to start coming down."
"I'm sure he was checked for broken bones and internal bleeding. These bruises should have been treated better in the hospital. I'm surprised they weren't." Dr. Williams walked over and stared preparing another set of ice packs while Michi carefully checked Akihiko's alignement. Then with a quick small movement, he popped Akihiko's hips into place while avoiding the bruises.
Moving upward, Michi's fingers stroked along Akihiko's back and then to his shoulders before popping Akihiko's neck into place. "Your back seems inline but very tense because of the bruise. Your hip was out of place again, as was your neck. So I bet you'll sleep better tonight.
Meanwhile, Dr. Williams walked over and lightly put the ice packs on the bruises. "You're going to need to have some serious down time. You're weight is too low and your body is healing slowly because you've not had good nutrition. Since Tanaka-san is a physical therapist, I'm going to give him your health needs for the next few weeks. Your body has sustained way too many hardships and I think if you don't work on getting healthy first your next tour might be your last." Yes, she was hard, up front and honest. The man didn't look like super star but the shadow of one. A very thin waif that looked like he was an abuse victim.
"Also, as for the hair, there are a few treatments and transplants that can be done to help but you'll need to go to a cosmetic surgeon for that." she said offhand knowing that a star's looks was a star's vanity.
Michi then heard the footsteps of someone walking by, he glanced up but the person had walked passed. Looking out the doorway, he spotted the back of someone...another Japanese? But he didn't recognize the man. Going back into the room, he closed the door...muffling all sounds.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star. |
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:33 pm
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While Michi spoke in Japanese... Yuuji, from where he sat, translated everything that Dr Williams said for his cousin.
What he was hearing wasn't what he wanted to hear.
Yuuji... Izzy... Shou... Michi... they were all right.
He wasn't ready to tour. Wouldn't be ready to tour, no doubt, for quite a while.
But when a star releases a new album... shouldn't they tour to promote it?
Akihiko closed his eyes as he lay there, wincing at the pop in his hips but not at the one to his neck. They both felt better after Tanaka's gentle hands had relieved some of the pressure.
Was this all some cosmic sign? Should he be focusing on promoting others instead of himself? But hell, he was only twenty-seven! He wasn't ready to just give up his lifestyle. He enjoyed the spotlight, thrived in it. Unlike Shou who sometimes felt like a caged bird apparently, Akihiko was perfectly content with his cage. He loved being a star...
Sighing, the musician knew he'd have to give it some serious thought. "When do you think I'll be well enough to tour?" he asked. "How long will it take to get this problem dealt with?"
Narcissus couldn't let emotion in right now. He just couldn't. He had to look at this all with his mask firmly in place.
Yuuji however, spoke to Williams. "He was treated at the hospital in Hawaii... directly after an earthquake and a tsunami. I think they had more on their minds than a few bruises, doctor. He sustained the bruises during the quake itself... actually saving a fellow musician in the process." his dark eyes moved to focus once more on his cousin's back. "You look like you were hit by a train, Akihiko."
But before Narcissus could reply, Yuuji was translating for him again.
"I've been eating better, but I guess my stomach shrunk so I'm not eating as much as I should..." Akihiko replied with a sigh, glancing over his shoulder at Michi when the man went to close the door. "At least the bruises don't hurt more than normal when you touch them. So your massage shouldn't be too big a problem but... only while we're here, understand?" those blue eyes were serious. "When we get home, you're going on a vacation and I can just hire someone else through Ohayou to..."
"Baka, you can't do that. Do you want news of your bruises to spread?" Takagi asked quickly. "Tanaka-san is..."
"Is going on vacation." the young Koyasu repeated. "Maybe he could show Izzy how to do it? Might be some interesting foreplay..."
Yuuji rolled his eyes. "You've become a shadow of your former self and you're laying there taking this too lightly! If your grandfather knew, he'd..."
"Ojisan doesn't care, Yuuji." Akihiko replied, his voice, perhaps, a bit too soft. "Why should I care in return? Over the holidays I just want to be left alone. Is that too much to ask? I don't want you or ojisan or Hiroki or Nezumi or even Michi around. I just want peace. No drama. No work. Nothing but rest."
'And Ruki...' he thought to himself, though that would probably be apparent from the lack of his name being mentioned in the above list.
But of course... even Takagi knew that would be utterly impossible...
By now, Ishihara was far down the hall, continuing to walk and text at the same time and acting as if he wasn't paying the least bit attention.
But he was...
And he heard that door close, effectively cutting off the conversation from his ears.
'Damn...' the man thought... because in all honesty, he'd learned quite a bit.
So now You headed back, a roundabout way, to where the recording was going on.
He couldn't help but bristle a bit though at Izo's first text reply however. Ishihara would be sure that that little comment was given to someone else later...
Of course I can do better. That is why I put Yamada on speed dial. I can have him remind Shou that he should be home and not abroad.
As for the package... I will be sure to dig into the matter upon my return.
Apparently, from what I've heard, Narcissus will be unable to tour for a while. He's terribly underweight and injured. Which means his pride is, no doubt, wounded as well. To attack him now could very well bring about the end of the man's career because even if the public doesn't completely condemn him... he will certainly be dispirited enough to, perhaps, not take the stage again.
I will take a detour to the hotel and see what I can find and report the findings directly to you upon return to Japan. If Narcissus can be destroyed... Ohayou will be wounded. And as always... survival of the fittest will mean it's the perfect prey for a stronger predator, sir.
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:01 pm
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What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:- 
Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
Staring at stars....
TEXT 1: You're talking about Shou here. Yamada is 1000s of miles away , here. And LA is like a big Shiny. Yamada might get him to the car but I doubt it will get him on the plane.
TEXT 2: Good.I want it back.
TEXT 3: Good. If Narcissus were out of the way, maybe the acquisition of Ohayou would be easier. I'd love to to see that happen.
TEXT 4: Yes, survival of the fittest. You know you're working towards a healthy holiday bonus.
TEXT 5: I'm going to finish my cigar and get some sleep. I look forward to your text in the morning.
With that, Izo set down his phone and put out his cigar. He'd be amazed if You got Shou on that plane. The man obviously didn't know what he was up against. One spoiled star that had no consideration for contracts, bodyguards or time. It was always Shou's time. But Izo put up with it...because Shou made ALOT of money. At least, his star was healthy even after 2 weeks on a boat in the middle of nowhere....right? That reminded him....after thinking about Narcissus' poor health that he really hadn't thought about....what Shou's physical appearance was now like under all that...make up. Good god!
TEXT 6: Make sure Shou isn't whip thin. Make sure he eats.... I want him on tour soon so he needs to be healthy. I've got to get him to the gym when he returns. Another note for Yamada...-sigh-
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up!
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'd say a few months." Michi said honestly. "March...April? If you heal up and get healthy then start working out and eating right."
Dr. Williams nodded as she walked back and closed the freezer then checked Yuuji's ice pack to make sure it was still cold. "Yes, I realize that. I'm sure they did have many other things to deal with. I guess it was to be expected at least the worst of it was dealt with."
"Well you're very stubborn. You know what it takes to make you in to a touring machine. You know how much and what you need to eat, work out and all of that. I know I wasn't around for previous tours but still. I'm guessing you understand what it takes right?" Michi answered and then sighed, "I'm going to massage you until we get back to Japan and I'll come by your house for one hour every day for the holidays. Probably in the mornings because my mom sleeps in except on Xmas and New Years. I'm going on vacation yes, but after all the crap that's happened, I just don't want another incident like Takagi-san's talking about."
Then he paused, and shook his head, "By the time I trained him I might as well have done it myself. No Akihiko, I know you'd like to be all in control but you're going to take it like a man and I'm gonna do my job."
Of course this would cut into his vacation every day but mostly after today's incident, he really didn't feel comfortable taking chances. And well he did feel guilty for not seeing all this stuff when they were in Hawaii. Yes, not realizing that there was more swelling going on in his closest friend's head really bugged him as a therapist. Although...Michi wasn't a doctor and he shouldn't have been so hard on himself but...still.
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star. |
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