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 Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 11:00 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
"A surprise? Mm?" Izzy glanced at him out of the corner of his eye but didn't take them fully off the road. "Yes, I remember that...and well I do remember having someone look into things. They aren't related. Thank goodness. But, I think Naoko has...or had an older brother or something. I can't remember. It was awhile back."
He paused and looked back as Akihiko stopped him. Uncertain of what the man wanted, Izzy was about to ask when suddenly Akihiko made his move.
"Chotto...nani...." He flopped back with the seat as Akihiko slipped in on top making the area very tight between them. His eyes met those blue ones and soon were capture by the moment. How he wanted to believe...that was the only ocean he was willing to drown in. And the only one he'd never have to.
As those demanding but gentle lips took his own. Izzy could feel their warmth...the desire....everything he loved about this man. His own lips parted like soft petals until they were claimed completely. He gasped sweetly as the tongue tickled against his own and he couldn't help but slide his arms around Akihiko's back.
But he jumped just a little as the cool hand slide against his warm chest. "Mmnnhgh..." Although, he didn't try to get away, he just wanted this to be real. To last forever...not slip away with the Koyasu dreams of the future....
When their lips parted, his cheeks were blushed by the intimate contact. And he smiled as Akihiko apologized. It was at least an honest answer that only a 'young' tiger could make. And well Izzy knew deep within things would change in time. One day a real decision would have to be made....and not by a young insecure tiger but by a older wiser one. It would happen...and all Ruki would be able to do was wait for that day.
However, until then, "I know...and in time you will know..." he answered warmly as his heart fluttered within his chest, " Aishiteru, Akihiko..."
He lifted up just enough to kiss his troubled lover lips and drew his hand around to caress that smooth cheek, "You'll figure out all the answers eventually...and I'll still be here by your side." he whispered softly not wanting to admit to himself that those future decision might change their world again. He had to just live in the Now for the moment and hope that Then would be similar....better....
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 11:36 pm
Gently, Akihiko let his lips trail along Izzy's neck, savoring the taste of his partner. "Maybe we should talk about it seriously when we're both not so physically frustrated?" he whispered, knowing that he was dangerously close to just ripping into his manager right here in the car.
Wouldn't that be sexy?
A tryst in an expensive car... fogging up the windows... it'd be their own personal 'Titanic'... then again, Akihiko really did hate that movie with a passion...
But the garage was rather cold... and their bodies could easily heat the small space between them...
"Aishiteru, Ruki... let me show you just how much I love you... doctor's be damned I'm going to go insane if I can't touch you... Ruki... my dear Ruki..." his lips found those of his manager once more and he pressed Izzy against the seat firmly, keeping that one warm hand beneath the other man's shirt and coat, craving that contact of skin.
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 11:54 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
Izzy nodded with pressed lips just wishing Akihiko would continue kissing along that trail against his neck. And he could only guess what the man was thinking with that intent look on his face. Right now,Izzy wouldn't say no even if he knew he should.
Out here, Yuuji wouldn't hear them making out...and well, Izzy liked the car even though it was a little tight. Although, what if Akihiko had another incident?? God! All Izzy wanted to do was tell everyone to go to hell. He wanted Akihiko right now!
"Please don't talk about the doctor. I don't want to think about it. Just kiss me...and make me forget." And even as his breathless voice release those words, those lips were claimed his own. The distraction was total and Ruki was greedy for those kisses as the heat built between them. His fingers drifted down and hooked in Akihiko's belt loops to hold him there as his moist mouth remained locked upon his partner's.
There wasn't going to be any more thoughts of right or wrong tonight....no one else existed in the car. Just the two of them.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 5:27 pm
Haru hadn't taken it as well as You had wanted. After all, he basically just told his partner that the man's bread and butter was pretty much on a hit list and needed a tougher security detail...
The taxi he was taking to the onsen, because after the train ride he just didn't feel like driving himself and renting a car, pulled up two blocks from the hotel itself... actually within sight of the very vehicle that held Shou's guard for the trip. Well, more like hired eyes because the man wasn't exactly on Yamada's pay register and rather taking tips from the spider in the shadows, but it didn't matter to Ishihara as he paid the cab driver, got his luggage, and headed over to the black vehicle.
You couldn't stop thinking about the look on Haru's face though when he'd told him that Azriel's home had been broken into and his assistant had been sent to the hospital. The very assistant who was supposed to be working with Shou's crew soon at that! Being a "mere" PR man, Ishihara assured his partner that he'd make sure Shou was safe until the other man could wait the day and take the next day's train... just to throw off any suspicion of them having been together of course.
"I'm perfectly capable of defending Shou-san. Believe me, Haru-kun." You had said, kissing his lover's cheek softly as he hurriedly packed that night. "I may not look it, but I'm stronger than you think... and I've had training in self defense. After all, I got him back from LA in one piece, didn't I?" he had said with a bright smile.
Looking back on it now though, You kind of wished he hadn't even answered the damn phone to begin with...
After a quick chat with the sentry out front, and a pick up of a few items that might come in handy... Ishihara went to the onsen, luggage in hand, and booked his own room.
It didn't take the man more than twenty minutes to figure out where Shou was thanks to overhearing gossiping girls in the halls... and promptly, once his target was located, Ishihara headed straight for Shou's room. He was dressed in a dark blue yukata, deciding that taking part in the musician's vacation would be better than stalking him like a hungry vulture, as he knocked on the room's door with a pleasant smile on his face.
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 6:13 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
Beautiful Dreamer
As You knocked, rounding the corner were two people. One a little boy all wrapped up in mittens, stocking cap and scarf. The other much taller wrapped up quite similarly except he wore large sunglasses that hide eveything he couldn't hide with the scarf. Both people carried bags with them from gift shopping.
The two stopped as they noticed the man knocking at their door. The younger moved closer to the adult and the adult squeezed the small one's fingers warmly. It took Shou a moment to recognize the man standing there. But...why was he there?? That was the question.
"Pillow-san?" asked Shou trying to be certain that the man before him really was who he had thought. Only Ishihara You would know....Pillow-san...even if he probably didn't want to be called that. However, Shou once picking a nickname rarely went back to the right name no matter how many times scolded.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 6:36 pm
Thankfully Ishihara had heard the footfalls for a good few moments before the two appeared around the corner, so their entrance hadn't surprised him.
He turned with that same smile, "Please, Shou-san... my name is Ishihara. Not Pillow-san." the PR man spoke, though he didn't seem all that put off by the name. "Forgive me for interrupting your vacation but I um..." his dark eyes glanced to Ko for a moment then back up to the musician. "I really do need to speak with you in private for a moment. A security matter has come to our attention and I'm afraid Matsumoto-san is very worried about you."
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 7:48 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
Beautiful Dreamer
"Ah...but Pil...Ishihara-san you are Pillow-san to me." answered Shou as he walked forward with Ko in tow. "You shouldn't be here. P...Ishihara-san. I'm on vacation. And...mm..maybe you should talk to my assistant. He's somewhere around here. Although...might take me awhile to have him find you."
He went to the door and slid his card through the special lock before the door opened. "Privately? Ah...Matsumoto-san is always worried about me. I suppose he must think I've taking too much time on this vacation here. But I do have until Monday...I wouldn't worry too much." he sighed then looked down at Ko as the boy scampered inside.
"That's Ko...my nephew, Pillow-san..." Shou said as he walked inside, "No Ko, Go turn on the tub and take a bath. We will have dinner after you're done. Do you need my help?"
"No Uncle Shou I can do it." Ko answered a he ran off toward the bathroom. Soon the sound of water could be heard in the bathroom.
It was then Shou turned and looked at Ishihara crossing his arms, he didn't take off his scarf, sunglasses, or hat because obviously he didn't have his normal mask on , "Now...are you here to try to drag me home like you did in LA...or just to give me a message? I can't see Matsumoto-san sending you for just anything."
He wasn't being mean but he obviously didn't want his vacation with the boy disrupted. The sound of a small splash and they both could hear a giggle from the boy in the tub. "KO! Don't get water on the floor!" Shou called back to the bathroom only to hear more giggling. He couldn't help but smile, "Maybe he's just too much like me."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 8:05 pm
Ishihara kept that smile, "Shou-san, we both know that Yamada-san isn't here with you. In fact, I've alerted him and he should arrive in the morning. This really is quite serious." the man's voice fell to a whisper and he leaned closer to Shou, not wanting the world to hear what he had to say. "Azriel-san's home was broken into and his assistant was put in the hospital because of it. Matsumoto-san is worried that you may be a potential target since the man who was caught did indicate you as well." he backed up a bit then shook his head. "I've not come here to spirit you back to Tokyo, Shou-san. I'm here to just keep an eye on you and on things, especially until Yamada-san can arrive. I was closer in proximity at the time. Your vacation can continue as planned." You held his hands up to indicate surrender or a truce of sorts. "See? I'm even wearing a yukata. If I were here to take you home, I'd still be in a suit since, after all, traditional dress should be taken into account for situations such as an onsen. To be honest... I was called away from my own onsen vacation. Cold weather and all... perfect time for a hot springs."
It was at about this moment that Naoko peeked his head out the door. "Everything alright, Shou?" he asked, noticing Ishihara and looking at him quizzically.
You bowed, "Hajimemashite. Ishihara You desu. Douzo yoroshiku."
Naoko's amber eyes still held confusion. "Douzo yoroshiku... and you're here... why?"
"Since you're a member of Shou-san's band it's safe to tell you. There was an attempt on another musician's life and Shou-san's name came about from the assailant. I'm here to make sure you and Shou-san and Ko-san are all safe and sound until Yamada-san arrives tomorrow." Ishihara spoke with a smile, handing Naoko one of his business cards, which were inside his yukata. "I hope I won't be intruding. You can even use me for a pillow again if you'd like, Shou-san." he added with a wink the musician's way.
Taking the card, Naoko frowned. He coughed, hiding it with his sleeve, then glanced at Shou then back to You. "Gomen but... why a PR man?"
"Because I've met Shou-san and I was closer than Yamada-san to this destination. I wouldn't want him dealing with a stranger who just happens to say there might be someone lurking about with ill intent. Would you trust a man you've never met if they said that to you, Oumori-san?"
Amber eyes narrowed slightly. "No... I guess not... Shou I heard Ko jumping in the bathtub... I think I'll go check on him while you..." he pointed from Shou to You and back. "Talk or whatnot..."
Once Naoko was gone, Ishihara frowned just a bit. "He's got quite a cold, ne? I think I've got some medicine in my suitcase that he's more than welcome to."
MEANWHILE...
Naoko sat down on the floor in the bathroom. "Ko... why am I sitting in a puddle?" he asked, having been intent on making sure the boy didn't get water everywhere...
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 9:07 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
Beautiful Dreamer
Shou waved for Ishihara to come inside, but Shou's face didn't change when Ishihara called his bluff. "Why would you say that? Of course he's here. If you called him you must know that." The Star obviously would protect his assistant because he knew that Matsumoto assumed that Hamu was with him.
But then he frowned when Ishihara leaned in and told him what had happened. His eyes glanced towards the bathroom because he wanted to protect his little family. "Seriously....Mm...That is disturbing news. Is his assistant going to be alright? Are you certain that I'm a target? And why would I be...a target? Azriel-san's music might incite some to violence...I suppose my music has inspired diehard..fans. But still..."
He wasn't quite convinced but then again strange things had happened in the past. "If I am in danger...why would they send you? You're the VP of PR..not a bodyguard, Pillow-san." he asked seeming completely confused about this new complex situation.
"Ah....you were at an onsen? Really?" So was Hamu...but he didn't mention that. Was everyone at an Onsen this time of year? Mm...he'd have to ask Hamu later. "Well that's good. I wouldn't want to head back before my vacation ends. Right when I get back I have to go to NHK. So I'll be immediately on stage again. Can't keep them waiting you know. My fans get fussy if they have to wait too long."
"Everything...mm...well sort of alright." he answered Naoko as he came out of the room.
Shou watched the interaction and then said, "It's alright Naoko-kun. P...Ishihara-san took good care of me on my way back from LA. Yes, I think Ko made a mess..."
Somehow he wondered if this vacation would just spiral in to Hell at this rate. Every time he turned around, something happened. Shou shook his head and sighed, "Yes, he's been miserable most of the holiday sadly, We've gotten several things from the shop downstairs but I think it will just take awhile. It's one of those colds I think."
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Ko giggled and peeked over the tub, "Because I'm a Giant Tako!" His fingers raised up and wiggled about as he waved his arms in the air.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 9:48 pm
With Naoko gone, You felt he could speak a bit more freely. "May I come in?" he asked.
Luckily Shou let him in through the door and once it was closed, Ishihara folded his arms into the sleeves of his yukata. "I know it's supposed to be a secret, but I was contacted by Yamada-san himself. He personally asked me to post-pone my vacation, since I was only the next town over, and come look in on your group until he arrives." he walked a but further into the room and sighed. "I can keep this from Matsumoto-san. In fact, Yamada-san called in a personal favor so I wouldn't mention it to the boss. Yamada-san's worried about you, Shou-san... he just wants someone to make sure you're alright and besides, I do have a background in self defense."
Glancing about the room, he realized that it was indeed the most expensive suite in the place, no doubt... even if there was a bit of a childish mess to the space. "So no, I'm not a bodyguard, but I am trained. I can be one in a pinch, which was, in part, why I was sent to get you in LA. Besides, keeping Matsumoto-san calm in regards to your safety takes a LOT of stress off of others in his vicinity." he wasn't going to mention that it probably saved some skins in the pit as well.
A happy spider was a merciful spider... sometimes.
"The attacker mentioned you so we're simply taking all precautions... without, of course, having to cut your well deserved and earned vacation short. I'm sure once you're back in Tokyo, Yamada-san's employed guards will be more than willing to step up security for you for a while. But for now, I've booked my own room here and will be staying for the rest of your vacation. If you want me around, I'll be around, and if not, then you'll never notice me. I trust that's satisfactory, Shou-san? I wouldn't want to impose but your safety is the company's highest priority."
Naoko smiled slightly, "Dai Tako-san?" he asked before laughing softly. "Just don't splash any more water around. Luckily my butt will absorb this... I hope... glad I'm not wearing that expensive kimono right now." he said before picking up a washrag and tossing it at Ko's head. "Incoming sea gull! I think it's hungry for tako..."
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:29 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
Beautiful Dreamer
Shou remained closed lipped while Ishihara gave his explanation. He still wasn't certain he trusted this but at the moment he couldn't just throw Ishihara out he door to talk to Hamu on the phone. "Ah...I see. Postpone your vacation? But he could have sent other men up here. If he was only a town away from you."
"Mmm...well that's good. I don't think that Matsumoto-san needs to know when my assistant needs time to himself. You know he doesn't often take a vacation and he was really looking forward to this one." he sighed softly, "I was trying to make sure that for the rest of the vacation I didn't call him. Now he'll be grumpy." Shou's disappointment showed in his movements rather than on his face which was covered by all the layers.
"Ah...well I suppose that people who have to work closely with the man would like their own stress removed but sometimes he is overly...paranoid." The star walked over and picked up a few of Ko's toys on the floor and put them in a pile in the corner with the other Christmas goodies.
"So...mm...well I don't want Ko disturbed too much, but I prefer knowing where my bodyguards are." His hand strayed to his scarf and more than likely was an affect of his own protection of his private persona.
Ishihara would know form Haru's own accounts that Shou private space where he put on make up was the one area that Shou rarely tolerated guards. Only afterwards the mask or makeup was on would he even allow them in the area.
"I'm sure that Yamada-san will have already spoken to my bodyguards. I'm still surprised that you could get out here faster if he was so close to where you were." he pondered that thought but then shook his head thinking that maybe it was for the best to accept things. He wondered how a man with just self defense really was going to protect him. This all seemed...odd.
But he trusted Hamu to know what he was doing so until he could speak with the man, he would just go with the flow. Although, it was possible that Matsumoto has some other reason for sending Ishihara... Shou was uncertain again. But then again Pillow-san didn't seem to be acting like there was anything to hide. And he had been very nice in the past....
"Mm..yes, its satisfactory but I don't want you in my bathroom when I'm changing. Or even peeking in on me there." said Shou as he laid down the one thing he knew would set him off. "Ah...and no scaring Ko, unless something happens that you've got to mmm..do your job. Ko and I are in the same room while Naoko and Ryuukaze-san are in the other and we've our own private onsen bath. I rather doubt anyone is going to be scaling into that onsen behind those walls but you're welcome to check things out for security purposes." Shou had put on his business attitude and for a moment it was hard to see him as the flighty star. Obviously, he was concerned about the security if there was truly a problem.
"We are in for the night...dinner should be arriving shortly from room service since we ordered it at the front desk. Italian for the 4 of us. I don't think Hayato-san is going to be eating with us tonight. He mentioned something about writing a few more lyrics this evening but his room is across the hall." With that Shou took a breath and walked over to the kitchenette to grab a real Coke out of the frig. He didn't usually do soda but his mind was filled with all the possibilities, "You never did mention it but is Azriel-san ok?"
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"Burprble burplrubble Teeaaaahhh!" gurgled Ko as his mouth under he water made DAI TAKO noises. One large tentacle flew out of the water and snatched the rag before it could land. "Nommimons! Dai Tako eats the seagull before it can bite!"
Ko mouthed the rag for a moment then looked over and spied the soap bar and pulled it into water with him. "Then the Dai Tako finds a coral reef to clean his slime away!"
He scrubbed soap into the rag and started washing and gurgling. "Uncle Naoko do you want to get into the bath too?"
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:53 pm
Ishihara blinked, "Ah, gomen nasai, Shou-san. I meant that I was in the next town over. It seems Yamada-san is actually in south Japan right now so... obviously it takes a bit longer to travel. I really was closer than anyone else who could be trusted with your welfare."
Not to mention he was the only one who could be trusted, who wasn't Haru, who'd met the mercurial man and probably wouldn't send him into a tirade.
You couldn't help but laugh softly, "Yes... he can be quite paranoid. He didn't think you'd come back from LA and thus I had to fly out there for you since Yamada-san was so busy in Tokyo. I fear you may be stuck with me for a time, so I do hope you don't mind, I..." but then the man shook his head. "Of course I wouldn't invade such privacy. If you want to go and put on a mask or something, I can easily wait right here. You look rather uncomfortable in all those clothes, Shou-san." he smiled, knowing that he himself would've ditched the scarf and shades long ago. "I will always knock and wait for a response before entering. In fact, I don't plan on entering any of your rooms unless I hear sounds which might be troubling. Believe me when I say I can appreciate a man's privacy more than most."
As Shou was picking up the toys, Ishihara quickly took a moment to send a text message to Izo which simply read:
Arrived. Nothing out of the ordinary here.
And then another one to Haru which was a bit more detailed:
Shou's fine. Nothing's wrong. If he asks, you're in south Japan, I was the next town over from this onsen Shou's staying at. YOU called me, Haru-kun, and asked me to watch him after you were called by Izo. He's in good hands.
Looking up from the phone, the man smiled again. "Yes. Luckily, Azriel-san wasn't home at the time but Kaito-san was. He's the young man who will be studying under your stage team... learning a few tricks to help with Azriel's own performances so there's less of a chance of a fiasco like at his last concert. A very nice man... he barely made it actually. Apparently... the intruder posed as a heating and cooling repair man and Azriel-san's heating had been on the fritz at his home. The man who was sent from SMASH to inspect the heating was found tied up in the back of his truck, so whoever had done this... planned it out very well. The assailant wasn't the mastermind however, thus... why the worry and extra security for you and your group but um..." Ishihara cleared his throat slightly. "Ryuukaze-kun I understand being here since he's with your band but... Hayato-san? I hadn't factored him into this at all. It's not my place to pry, Shou-san but... well... it seems an odd coincidence that he's here when you are as well..."
On the subject of security though, Ishihara nodded. "I'll do patrols of the area and look for anything out of the ordinary of course. But I want you to have fun, Shou-san. You work too hard not to have a vacation... especially with your nephew. He's... well he's rather adorable really. I'm sure he's a handful so if there's anything you need in that regard either, I'd be more than happy to help. Oh and I'll grab the cough syrup I have in my suit case for Oumori-san later. It should help him get some good rest tonight."
This caused the pianist to blink. "You... I mean a bath would feel great, Ko-kun but... well I'm just surprised you asked me." Naoko said with a soft smile.
After all... Ko had been very particular about who was around him at times.
"If you're alright with it then yes... I think I could do with a soak. My cold's been horrible... thank god it isn't contagious though... don't want you sneezing up a storm when we get back to Tokyo." the blond added, carefully undoing the kimono then getting into the bath. "Here, turn around and I'll scrub your back. Wouldn't want the Dai Tako to miss a spot... especially when his jellyfish of an uncle checks him afterwards." he was teasing of course, but the jellyfish comment was in reference to Shou... who's hair sometimes did resemble a jellyfish... then again the ever changing colors of his clothing didn't help to negate that mental image. "No worries though, Dai Tako's other uncle, the cuttlefish, will make sure the slime is allll gone."
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:32 am
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
Beautiful Dreamer
"Oh..the next town to us? My goodness. I didn't know there was another resort further on. Mmm...well then I suppose you should relax some here as well. They've very nice facilities and the scenery is quite serene." replied the star as he finally pulled off his gloves at least. His shoulders relaxed that much was easier to see through the coat, and it seemed the star could finally accept the explanation.
"Terribly paranoid. You'd think I was a gold lamb at times." he laughed at his own remark then said, "I would have come home....eventually. You know Yamada-san would have filled my schedule and somehow made me responsible for it all if I didn't return." Of course, he wasn't quite sure of that. Hamu had been in no rush to get him home after the Tsunami and that did make him wonder, but then again with the child showing up on his door step in Hamu's hand later he just really hadn't the time to investigate.
Although in reality, Hamu probably had his reasons and Shou preferred the Hamu over Izo's lot any day of the week. Hamu looked out for his best interests...
"Stuck with you? Mm...Well I suppose it isn't that bad of thing. And yes, I should go change. We saw a few mountain temples today and a petting zoo by the park rangers. After I pick up these...Children can be a handful."
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The answer was quick from Izo:
Good. Anything suspicious and you report in. My team has been following leads but we've come across several dead ends. Whoever the b*****d is, he's smart. I'll send you what we have privately later tonight.
The answer from Haru came as You was reading Izo's text:
Thank god! Right. Got it. Everything else ok? Does Ko-kun look well? I am just on the train heading north now. At least this wasn't Shou's fault but I wish the vacation would have been longer. Thank you for taking care of this...You. <3
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"Studying under my stage team?" Shou stopped right there and turned to look at Pillow-san. "Who approved that? Yamada-san? Matsumoto-san" His ire was apparent. Shou couldn't remember talking to the Hamu about letting one of Azriel's staff work with his team! AND he never would have allowed it normally. Shou was very picky about who worked in his world around his music craft. His head cocked in frustration at this sudden disturbance in his world. It was almost as if the peacock's feathers had snapped to attention all around him and stood on end.
He felt the need to put his foot down and say 'no' even if he felt a wee bit of sympathy considering what the Azriel's man had been through with the assault."Sounds like he has gone through a rough time and its amazing he survived. I'm glad he's going to be ok. And it's good to hear that Azriel-san wasn't there. But still, I'm not one to just accept new people into my team...training or not. Why would he need training? Didn't Azriel-san hire a professional? I saw what a mess was made at Azriel-san's last performance. Team 3 is a mess. And fixing is is certainly not my team's responsibility. Yamada-san works too hard to be raising a rookie!"
Shou was determined to protect his team and Hamu from disruption. Especially since he'd be so busy when he returned to Tokyo. Success was born from a well honed team and certainly, Shou didn't want to upset the delicate balance there. And it was obvious in his attitude. Issues like this caused yelling matches between Shou and Izo in the past. Shou being one of the only men able to get away with shouting at the Spider.
But as the topic changed, Shou pulled off his coat, leaving the scarf, hat and glasses in place, then put the coat in the small closet by the door. "Hayato-san came with Ryuukaze-san. I believe that it was a spur of the moment idea for Ryuukaze-san to come up here and it seems Hayato-san was with him at the time. I guess." responded Shou appearing like he didn't have much of a clue otherwise. He didn't want Pillow-san to get any idea as to how much Jun's presence had affected his world. He didn't want any one else at Smash knowing about his previous affair. That currently wasn't an affair at all but...at Smash something like that could be used against either of them...or exploited.
But just as fast his mood flipped; more vibrant and almost startling, "But I'm glad they came. Because it was Christmas..and they were both alone so we had a big party and Ko got to see Rudolph's nose before bed. Santa came and we had many laughs as several of us tried our hand at the Xbox 360." The twinkle in his eyes couldn't be seen behind the glasses but it was there via the broad gestures. "Although Naoko's been ill so he couldn't play the appropriate Super Geisha Girl in the Superheros' game so he just guarded the base from the couch."
Shou mused at the idea of Super Geisha girl even as Ishihara spoke of the patrols. "My nephew is adorable. He's helped me today with a song's composition while we were on the bus. It's such an inspiration to see him take on creative challenges. Tomorrow we're going to practice it together. We've reserved the lounge with the piano for the afternoon."
"Oh, Naoko-kun might like that, I am sure that he could use something that would unstuff his head and let him rest awhile. Naoko-kun has been a big help with Ko too even though he's feeling puny." He paused for a moment then listened, "Dai...Tako? Jellyfish...? what are they doing in there?"
He smirked and then shook his head, "Time to change...I'll be back soon Pillow-san." Walking off he went into the private bedroom and finally took off everything else. He stretched for a moment then walked into the closet, found some clean clothes then changed and went to the bathroom to find the perfect mask.
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Ko fidgeted for just a moment then said, "It's ok as long as its you or Uncle Shou." He did trust the two Uncles that took care of him. They hadn't once done anything that the bad people had done. It seemed like maybe he could have real life now. At least that is what he hoped but sometimes he still was a scared little boy.
Although he didn't look directly at Naoko when he disrobbed and entered the bath. There were some things Ko was really struggling with but then he laughed a little at the mention of Dai Tako and the Jellyfish! "Oh no! The Jellyfish might slime Dai Tako again and make him take another bath!"
Finally, he scooted on his butt in the tub and turned around letting Cuttlefish work on all the slime there. "Dai Tako get really gooey in the ocean. But they are really neat. They've lots of arms and they and make Ink! Is that the same ink that's inside pens?" he asked curiously as he sat there getting scrubbed.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 8:37 pm
"Yes well you have to look at it from Matsumoto-san's point of view, Shou-san. You're a priceless star for SMASH. If anything were to happen to you, the repercussions would be catastrophic. Besides, surely you can understand... we all did almost lose you once. The boss is just a bit jumpy." Ishihara replied calmly, arms folded over his chest and comfortable within the sleeves of his yukata. "But yes, Yamada-san would've brought you home eventually. Sometimes I can't tell if you've got him wrapped around your little finger... or the other way around." You teased before the conversation turned serious once again. "Actually, Azriel-san interrupted my vacation to try and get it approved through me. I told him that while I do deal with personnel, this was entirely up to you and your team. Not long later I contacted Yamada-san and we worked it out. He's a talented man and a hard worker, so I'm more than certain he won't get in the way. And it will only be for a few weeks, a month at most. Azriel-san was rather upset at the mess-ups in his own tour, especially the televised one... he wants his team to eventually be able to run as smoothly as your own and, since he knows he can't hire your team, he wants to try and give his people an edge by letting them study your group. Truth be told the man who managed his stage crew on his last tour has been greatly demoted due to his blunders." Ishihara laughed slightly and shook his head, "Azriel-san isn't... normal. He doesn't do things normally. He felt that loyalty would outweigh experience and that experience could be learned. In truth his previous stage manager held no respect for Azriel-san as a vocalist or performer. The new manager is quite loyal to Azirel-san... even lives with him... so I have a feeling he'll want to learn fast and well to be able to keep Azriel-san, and no doubt Matsumoto-san, happy." untangling his hands from his sleeves, You held up a placating hand. "Team 3 has been warned that one misstep and they're out. They had the chance to make Azriel-san shine and failed. Neither Azriel-san himself nor Matsumoto-san are going to allow failure a second time. Which is why Kaito, the young man coming to observe, is so eager to please. He wants to keep his job very very badly."
Life or death really... and anyone in the true know in regards to Azriel and his affairs, knew it.
"Take your time, Shou-san. While you're changing, I think I'll check out the area of the onsen itself, the private area of course, just to make sure everything's fine there. I'm sure Yamada-san will be more than happy to discuss things with you when he gets here. I've been told that Kaito is absorbing anything he can get his hands on in regards to stage management, set direction, lighting, the works while he's laid up in the hospital. I dare say he might have a firmer grasp of the basics and theory than most trained professionals... certainly more than anyone on Team 3, by the time he's released back home."
Once Shou had disappeared, You pulled out his phone and sent Haru a text back.
Angry diva. Doesn't like the idea of Kaito. Ko looked... bundled when he ran past me toward the bathroom. He's in there with Naoko right now. I'm about to check the private onsen perimeter so I'll let you know if anything seems off... damn it, Haru... all I can think about is how I didn't get to wear stockings for you... <3
"We wouldn't want Dai Tako to have to bathe again!" Naoko said in surprise, lathering up the rag and beginning to gently wash Ko's back. "No actually... the type of ink they make isn't in pens. Sometimes, when you buy tako or squid from the store it comes in it's own ink. The sort of ink in pens is botanical and chemical... meaning we make it in labs and from plants." he smiled slightly. "Cuttlefish ink too you know... but not jellyfish."
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 9:29 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
Beautiful Dreamer
"Of course of course...I do understand." Even though he didn't really want to take Matsumoto's feelings into account he couldn't dismiss those facts. Shou had been caught up in one of the largest tragedies in years. And it was amazing he had survived. His fans were dying to see him now just to make sure he was really real....And Shou shuddered to think how insane things would be once he showed himself to the public again.
"He's around my finger and don't forget it." Shou said with a huff but he wasn't quite sure that was 100% true. Yamada-san was a very determined man when he wanted to be.
"Trying to get it approved through you?" Shou didn't like this at all but at least Ishihara redirected the conversation. It irritated Shou no end. "Talented doesn't mean experienced. Everyone gets in the way when they're new. You know this." The peacock was a flurry of feathers that twitched with his irritation.
"A few weeks? A month?! Starting when? You know my schedule is bound to be insane for the next few months. Team 5 have already moved into high gear preparing for my NHK event and the next few things on my calendar. Slowing down to train someone won't be possible."
"Of course, any star wants an experienced team. Well that's good he understands that because Team 5 is mine." Ruffled feathers rarely fell until the right situation smoothed them. "He should have been fired....I saw the clips on the news. Those were big mistakes. I can't imagine my crew making that sort of mess."
Shou rolled his eyes and crossed his arms when You talked about Azriel not being normal. "Ishihara-san, I know he's not normal. Just watching him on stage tells me as much. But still, this Kaito-kun sounds completely fresh! What did he do as a job before this? Does he have any credentials at all?" Actually these words were very similar to what Haru had asked You awhile back but Shou didn't know it.
Living with his star? Are they an item? Mmm..." His head tilted up as he started to think. And him thinking about something like sent him off on a completely different tangent. "That's not a bad idea...Mmm...maybe if I moved Yamada-san in with me...we could get more done." A smirk flashed across Shou's face under the scarf as the gears in his head started to turn. Not that he hadn't wanted to tease the man just a bit more. So certain he was that Hamu was still a virgin and Hamu surely didn't deny that. Ah...he needed to find that man a...date. Well he'd be the perfect date if Hamu would ever say yes. But no, denied every time!
"Team 3 needs a complete do over...but not at my expense. You're really trying to make this poor man acceptable one way or another aren't you? I'll think about it."
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Sigh...He's going to fuss for awhile about that. I'll try to talk to him when I arrive. Bundled? Ok... I suppose that's good since it's cold outside. Sounds like Shou's got things under control. Scary the thought or should I say amazing. Ok...be careful. I'm really worried about this. I don't want you hurt. Evil. Now I won't be able to stop thinking about that image when I'm sleeping on this train. <3
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"Nuuu! Dai Tako only bathes ONCE!" He said as he pointed his finger to the sky as if to inform the whole world. "Oh Cuttlefish too? So what is their ink used for? If not for pens? Maybe I should make some music about Dai Tako!"
He laughed and his fingers fell to the top of the water tapping out notes on the surface. "Mm...Tomorrow I'm helping Uncle Shou with music. I made a composition in my head to the song he wrote down on napkins at lunch. Uncle Shou is funny like that. He even wrote lyrics on his hand while we were in the petting zoo."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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