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 Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:42 am
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:-  SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
Sai closed his eyes as he held his brother. So fragile...so afraid. Naoko just never seemed to find his way out of the drama. He opened his eyes and gazed upon his brother with his solemn air that always made it appear as if he were the more stable of the two. "You did NOT deserve to almost be run over." said Sai firmly. "You've got problems but you said you were going to work on them. YOU are going to work through this. And Ryuu be damned. One day he's going to regret not sticking things through. You're taking your medication. You're going to start seeing Dr. Araki regularly. Just like Ko-kun. You my dearest little brother are going to buck up and dig out of that wallowing pit of despair and become a happier person."
Then he paused and his eyes narrowed, "Ohayou? Great...well he's got a lousy way of trying to get a first date. And are you sure he was actually telling the truth or trying to save his own skin from....Ishihara You? God I can't believe you ran off like that with him." Hugging his little brother like this he just wanted to scold him until he got the point across. But Naoko seemed very deflated about the world.
"You're going to be ok, Naoko. And you're not going to give up. You're going to get through this. And you've got me and Ko-kun. God...can't believe Shou called him Ko now it's really hard to call you Ko." he grumbled under his breath.
"Of course you can stay. I'm not going to throw you out of my house. Well, Shou's house but...still. He's not going to throw you out. Me? Fall in love again? Doubtful. I'm tired of it. I don't want the drama. I don't want the frustration. I've got you and Ko right now and that's enough. Although, I can't promise Shou's side of things. I think...I think he was with someone not to long ago. Mmm...but he used to get out frequently before Jun started coming around. God...I hope he doesn't go back to that. You think you've problems." he smiled a little and ran his fingers through Naoko's hair.
"You can stay. Ko-kun is happier when you're around and so am I. The house is big enough for more than 3 so we won't be crowded there. There's even a basement that hasn't been remodeled yet. I think Shou wanted to create a halloween theme there. God forbid. But hasn't gotten around to it." he tried to be give a little lightheartedness to the situation.
Inside, Sai realized that while there was a point he had wanted to grieve, he really doubted that he could afford it. Naoko was a handful. Life was busy...and in all honesty, Sai just felt like it was time to move on.
The car pulled up and Kozaki raced out to open the door. "You're home safe and sound, Shou-sama and Naoko-san. Oh...look. You've got a delivery!"
Kozaki hurried over and approached the delivery man, confirming his identity then took the bouquet box. He checked the contents of the box before handing it to Naoko. "I'm sorry. Just making sure there isn't any foul play, Naoko-san. Well, Shou-sama, if you need me call and I'll come quickly."
Sai nodded and glanced around seeing that Haru's men were about even though not really visible. At least, Sai didn't feel completely stifled in Shou's home. Once inside he glanced at Naoko, "Surprised you got flowers. I hope they aren't from Ryuukaze-san. Well, why don't you just go relax...I'm going to call Yamada-san to take care of Ko.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:50 am
What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:-  Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
The itsy bitsy spider...
Izo smiled darkly and then said, "Am I considered a strange rich b*****d?" He laughed, "Yes, I know what you mean but the thought probably is true at least in your pet's head." Izo was very amused by this thought, "You're right. I want him to only know you as a Master. And seems like you're doing a fine job of it upon my last visit."
Izo's free hand slide over the edge of the door right beside the window for a moment while his cigar sat between his teeth. He pulled the hand back to take the cigar from his lips to answer Katsu's question, "What I did? Hmm...I took one of his toys away, permanently. I think he'll have to purchase a new white lab coat." Izo never mentioned the blood or the guns but Katsu probably could guess what he meant. Izo avoided saying things that could be directly interpreted most days unless he knew the environment was very secure.
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up!
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:57 am
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:- Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
"No..no snotty anguish songs!" Izzy grumped as he snuggled into that hug even while he at. "You're impossible!" He might have wagged a finger had he not been hands full with grilled cheese and a spoon.
"I wouldn't doubt it. If Matsumoto-san hears him play then of course he'll want to sign him up. Any of the other labels would want him."
But then he paused and turned his head to Akihiko, "Singing? Does he have the voice for it? Well, mm...maybe he does since he's related to you. Do you think you can teach him?" He sucked in another bite leaning back against Akihiko's chest afterward. "He really is a lot like you. Although, I can tell even under the makeup he has some of Yuuji's good looks. Geesh...I'm not ready for Ko-kun's teenage years and he's not even my kid."
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:42 pm
It was later on in the evening and Nezumi was stirring his pot, about to pull a couple of hot bread bowls out of the oven for his soup when he paused, just unable to get it off his mind.
Grabbing his phone, he sent Hiroki a message.
Making bread bowl soup for dinner. Care to stop by? There a lot I would like to discuss with you...it might as well be over a home cooked meal. he said simply, sounding like a business talk more than an invitation for another sort of conversation...though it was quite the mix of both, in reality.
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:47 pm
kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru"Online shopping isn't the same as picking something up with your own hands..." Hideki huffed, but he realized Nakai was right, and at least he had a good enough idea and the patience to see it through that Izzy and Narciccus would be getting their gifts. "Hey Kai....sometimes I think you're a genius...and kinda an angel, too." he smiled sweetly at his lover. He would be lost without that man... karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:24 pm
What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:-  Asato Hiroki
Chairman - Ohayou Productions
The world has....changed
The car ride to Koyasu Aki's great estate was a reasonably quick one once the driver made it to the highway. But during the ride Rukuro and Hiroki spoke of Ohayou's future. Rukuro could tell that Hiroki was going to be settling into Aki's shoes for awhile but he certainly had the old tiger's business knowledge. That part of Aki's legacy was certainly still intact. Yuuji and Akihiko were lucky that the old tiger prepared at least one thing for the future.
"You've got big shoes to fill, Hiroki-kun. And I don't envy you working with Akhiko-kun and Yuuji-kun. Those two need to learn to work together better." Rukuro said lightly as he leaned back in the seat.
"Mm....Well, Aki's Will hasn't been read yet but...I think from every indication, he left me in charge." he said with a soft sigh. "I never expected to be running Ohayou. I always thought I'd retire with him."
"Some things don't go as planned but you've more talent in business than his grandson at least right now. Give Akihiko-kun a few years, he'll probably surprise all of us." Rukuro was certain that with a little encouragement, Akihiko would be capable of seeing the chess board even if he stayed primarily in the music side.
"I suppose. Well working with Koyasu-kun has never been easy. Takagi-kun has always been distant. And they've never gotten a long. So god knows what will happen when we all get back to work." Hiroki shook his head then looked up to see the large looming gates.
"It's been awhile since I've been here. I mean...not in the past few months. I used to come out here and stay often with Aki after work. We'd chat for hours about the business and I'd prepare everything for the weeks to come for all his meetings we'd attend." Hiroki's eyes were distant as if seeing a doorway to the past.
The driver punched the codes on the gate and it opened for him. The dark sedan pulled into the large drive and pulled to a halt at the front of the estate.
"You probably made him very happy to be so interested in Ohayou." said Rukuro as he stepped out of the car and yawned as he looked up to the house.
Hiroki didn't comment but looked up to the doors that were being opened by the butler that was always present. Hiroki really loved this home even though it was huge in comparison to his own place. All the displays and arrangements were perfectly tasteful even if a bit too traditional at times. However, the smell of old wood and the warmth of the colors brought a smile to his lips.
"Tadaima." he whispered under his breath but Aki wouldn't answer him...he knew that. And for a moment he felt alone.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow. ((OOC: Ani since your post has Nez contacting later, I'll have Hiroki reply later since I don't know how events are going to go at Koyasu Estate.)))
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:46 pm
(((OOC: Sorry, had family stuff to deal with today and laundry and then was watching Supernatural. My mom felt super bad today so I had to hang with her.))) 
"Well, I don't think we have to worry about that any time soon." Akihiko replied softly, wrapping his arms around Izzy's waist as the man continued to eat his lunch.
It was nice.
Comfortable.
Sure Izzy was sick and Akihiko was supposed to be babysitting... but Hideo really was old enough to look after himself. The kid had food and something to read and his ipad. He'd be distracted a while.
That didn't, of course, mean that the young tiger could just spend all his time upstairs with his partner, but it meant he could take the time to make sure Izzy was comfortable and relaxed.
"But yes, the boy wants to learn so I thought teaching him to sing would help his piano skills and his own skills. I... well I want him to learn to be comfortable in other settings. Singing might give him a bit more confidence when not under the wings of a 'niisan'." Narcissus replied, resting his head against the side of Izzy's own lightly. "Mmmm... can I make a song about nachos and pie then? Sneezing maybe?" he teased.
 
Azriel laughed softly, turning his body just a bit so that his hip was more comfortable in the position he was sitting. "You're strange and rich... but you're hardly a b*****d. Course... I think Narcissus might disagree." the young man teased. "There's nothing wrong with strange. Makes a person unique." his dark eyes opened for a moment, staring up at Izo, but then he smirked and closed that gaze once more.
"Buy him a red one... he wouldn't have to take it to the cleaners." Katsu replied softly, unable to stifle a slight yawn.
After all, Izo HAD told him to sleep and relax for a while...
The car was warm... Matsumoto was warm... How could the bat not start drifting off, especially after being bored nearly to death at the funeral of someone he'd never even met.
"Glad Kaito-kun doesn't work for him anymore..." Azriel whispered just before falling into a light sleep.
"Gomen..." Naoko whispered, though he didn't let his brother go. He felt safe with that physical connection to someone who cared about him, who wouldn't make false promises to love him for eternity then dash off in the middle of the night for an affair. Sai cared. Sai loved him... and while the older Oumori brother had tried to distance himself from Naoko in the past in an attempt to help the pianist, Sai hadn't done anything to break his heart or actually hurt him.
"I am working on it... Yamada-san's helping too. Think he's more worried about me driving you nuts than actually helping me but I can't blame him for that." the blond spoke with a very slight smile. "I actually like Araki-sensei. He seems to understand... I mean he asks questions but he doesn't try to direct me elsewhere... doesn't tell me that I might be mistaken on something I remember or that's happened. He was really good with Ko-kun too..." he couldn't help laughing softly, amber eyes trained on Sai. "Let me guess... you woke up in a bed that wasn't yours once or twice and had no idea how you got there? Or maybe dinner was going splendid then your date came back from the bathroom and you had no idea who was sitting across from you?" the younger Oumori asked, closing his eyes as his brother's fingers floated through his hair gently. "I'll try to convince Shou not to turn the basement into a haunted abode..."
For the rest of the ride home, Naoko just relaxed in his brother's arms, greatly calming down from the sudden panic before. Sai wasn't going to kick him out to deal with this alone. In fact, his brother didn't think him a monster... and maybe that meant more than anything.
But the car stopping caused the blond to sit up on his own once more and gather his wits for a moment. Their driver couldn't just open the door and see him clinging to Shou after all.
Naoko smiled softly to Kozaki, thanking him for the safe ride home. But when he said something about a delivery...
Lithe hands took the strange bouquet, glancing it over. "Glad nothing jumped out at you then." he replied, finding it slightly amusing that Kozaki had checked his flowers for anything related to "foul play". Amber eyes narrowed in on the card, taking it out and reading it carefully.
"No, not from Ryu." he replied to his brother, handing Sai the card once they were inside and alone. "Least the man's got a name. Stage name I'm guessing." Naoko glanced to Sai. "Um... sure. Actually I'm going to get these in water but um... I think there's still leftover pizza in the fridge. I'll warm it up for us. I'm starving."
No, not everything was alright of course... but the pianist couldn't just cling to Sai all day and night. Nothing would get accomplished. Hell, they'd both go hungry. His brother would probably want to talk about what exactly went through the blond's head... running off with a stranger...
Taking the flowers into the kitchen, the younger Oumori eventually found a vase, put water in it, cut the ends of the bouquet, then placed them inside before popping the leftover pizza slices into the microwave.
"I'm neither, but thanks for trying." Nakai replied with a wink and a smile. "And yeah I know it's not the same... but do you REALLY want to pick things up 'with your own hands' right now?" he asked, one eyebrow arched. "You're very VERY lucky you don't play an instrument right now. These hands would probably be out of commission a couple of days. Hooray for headset mics."
Ipads were such a wonderful invention.
Yuuji came downstairs, the tablet in his hand completely tuned into the Koyasu Estate's security system. He could easily keep an eye on Hideo from anywhere in the house this way. With a simple move of his finger he could see Akihiko's room and check on his cousin and the sick Izzy. Another quick move and the guest room where Crystal was resting.
But it was the car that had just driven up that caused him to come down the stairs out of the study. After all, he'd been working damn hard today.
"Hiroki-san. I hadn't expected you so soon." Yuuji spoke, greeting the two men who entered as the butler minded the door. "Ishi-san, wasn't Shou-san and NAKO-san supposed to be returning you? Instead you've picked up our once lost right hand man. Your wife is sleeping in one of the guest rooms, Ishi-san. I'm sure he," Takagi indicated the butler. "Could show you to her room if you'd like. Akihiko made some grilled cheese sandwiches at Lucky-san's request and Ko-kun is in the kitchen eating lunch if either of you are hungry. My cousin is upstairs making sure Lucky-san takes his medicine."
Yeah, that sounded like a horrible innuendo... though in this case, it wasn't.
For once...
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:53 am
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:-  Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
"Kids grow up fast so worrying now about it means I'll be prepared later for the trauma." he chuckled then sneezed. But having Akihiko's arms around him made everything better at least for the short term while he was stuck in bed.
Izzy continued to eat and think about the boy's voice. "Well he's certainly talented with instruments so he probably has a good ear for sound. Hopefully he can reproduce those sounds from his throat too. I suppose it would give him more confidence. Hah..that boy has more famous uncles than most kids do. Better not introduce him to Yammi. We don't want to teach him that smoking and guitars go together." Izzy had noticed that most recently Akihiko actually hadn't even taken up one cigarette while they were here. That was a good thing in Izzy's eyes.
"Nachos and pie? No...no sneezing! You can do one about Nachos and Pie but it doesn't have ME in the song. What am I to do with you?!" His hand reached up and caressed Akihiko's cheek. "You know if for some reason you made a song about Nachos and Pie and it did reach the Oricon charts I'd laugh..." he chuckled trying not laugh any harder so he wouldn't sneeze again.
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Meanwhile, Ko devoured his sandwich and soup then started looking around in the refrigerate for something to drink. He saw the milk and grabbed the carton then pulled a chair over so he could drag down a glass. Once he filled the milk he put it away and started reading the manga at the kitchen table. His little legs swinging on the chair.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail! What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:- Asato Hiroki
Chairman - Ohayou Productions
The world has....changed
"Ah Takagi-kun, I snagged him from the audience when I realized that Shou-san was going to be a bit longer than planned. I'm sure they will be coming this way soon." smirked Rukuro as he took off his coat and handed it to the butler. Wasn't quite the reason but it was good enough.
"But I never expected Hiroki-kun to be riding in that same old sedan Aki gave him years ago. I know it was Aki's gift but still...." said Rukuro to Yuuji as he patted Hiroki's shoulder.
"I hadn't expected to arrive here so soon but Ishi-san needed a ride and I thought maybe I should check on Koyasu-kun." Hiroki answered as he finally took off his coat while his eye occasionally drifted around the house. He still couldn't quite believe that Aki was gone.
"Ah..so she's asleep? Mm...grilled cheese? I've not eaten one of those in years. About time I change that. Come on Hiroki-kun, why don't we go meet Ko-kun in the kitchen." Rukuro said as he slipped off his shoes and tugged on house slippers.
"Ko-kun?" Hiroki asked then glanced at Yuuji and Rukuro as he took off his shoes. "I am sure that Koyasu-kun can get Lucky-san to take his medicine. The man's stubborn but not impossible." Hiroki knew who the impossible one was in this house. Koyasu Akihiko.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow. What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:- Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
The itsy bitsy spider...
"Oh yes, Narcissus would definitely disagree." he chuckled he glanced out the window knowing that in about 30 minutes they'd be a the Pit. "But I really don't care what he thinks."
Then his eyes drifted back down to the younger man, "A red one? Probably would save on the cleaning bills but I doubt it would stay red for long with all the bleach and cleaners." He patted Katsumi's head and was actually happy that the boy started to nap. Izo wasn't sure what to think about Katsu's last comment but he had met Kaito once and it seemed like the young man was a decent sort. Obviously not a threat.
As soon as Katsu seemed asleep, Izo reached under the seat and pulled out a black blanket throw to cover the younger man. He carefully finished off the cigar and placed the it in the ashtray before closing his own eyes. He could at least catch a few Zs before dealing with the darker aspects of the Pit.
Once the car arrived and parked Izo's eyes flicked open but he remained still as the driver pulled into an elevator that would take the car down to an underground lot. Izo didn't try to wake Katsu since this process took a few minutes but it was easier than going through the main access to the Pit. Customers were probably already coming and going. Izo really didn't wish to deal with the clients.
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up! Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
Sai scanned over the card before handing it back to Naoko. "I still can't believe you ran off with him out of the blue. And you should verify that he really works for Ohayou. Find out who's band he's in if any. Could be just a freelancer trying to get your attention. Maybe he's looking for work or something. Either way, be careful."
He nodded and walked off when Naoko spoke of pizza. First he had to take care of Ko-kun. Calling up Haru, he discovered that the man actually missed the funeral because of his car. He was currently at the shop after having it towed. But once he heard about the situation, Haru agreed to pick up Ko as soon as the service was done.
Then Sai sent a text to Izzy and Akihiko's phones explaining that they had a few problems:
Had issues trying to get away from funeral. Going to send Yamada-san to pick up Ko-kun. He should be there within 2 hours. If this is a problem I will make other arrangements to have him picked up sooner.
When he finally slipped the phone back into his pocket, Sai realized that he had not taken off Shou's shoes or coat...or mask. Pulling off the three he put everything in the proper place and changing into comfy clothes. he then walked into the living room and turned on the TV before falling into the plush comfy chair close by. Reaching down, he pushed a button and felt the fingers of the shiatsu chair massage kick bring a deep kneading to all his sore muscles. "Ah....thank you Shou for buying this chair...." his voice vibrated as he nestled into its depths.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:39 am
"Just because I know who he is doesn't mean I can exactly let my guard down." Naoko replied, walking back into the living room, piece of pizza in his mouth.
One hand carried a couple bottles of soda, thinking they needed something sugary for a change, while the other hand carried a plate of pizza and napkins. He set them down on the table in the living room, then took the slice from his lips, chewing the bite quickly.
The blond handed his brother a slice and a napkin before continuing. "Say he works for Ohayou and he's in someone's band... doesn't exactly change anything, does it? I was stunned... I mean I was almost run over, niisan. Then there was this guy on top of me and everything had been spinning and I just had no idea what was going on. That... um..." he fished the card out of his pocket and read it again. "That Suzaku guy just grabbed my arm and started running and by the time my brain caught up with my feet we were god knows where. The shock of it all just wasn't letting my brain think rationally. Otherwise I would never have done that."
Again the pizza hung from his lips as the pianist took his coat off, tossing it over a chair. Then he sat down on the sofa and kept eating.
"Least he apologized... kinda freaks me out though... I mean, I've never even met the guy and yeah he just saved my life but... flowers? Really?"
That graceful lithe body stretched like a cat as the car dived down to the depths of the PIT's underground lot. It wasn't that Azriel was waking up exactly... but the stopped motion of the car and the sound of the elevator outside were stirring him in his sleep.
By the time that the car came to a stop, Katsu's dark eyes were just barely open as he stared across the backseat, looking at nothing in particular. He was warm and comfortable... really didn't want to move at this point either.
(((OOC: Random thought... if Izo is with Az, how is Az supposed to run into #2?)))
Yuuji smiled at the remark. "Hiroki-san likes things as they are and appreciates the thought of the gift. Why buy a new car if the one Aki gave him is still in perfect working order? Very sensible way to look at it from a business point of view." his dark eyes fell on the megane-clad man. "Of course, you WILL be needing a new car. Doesn't mean you have to get rid of the sedan though." Takagi then nodded, leading the way toward the kitchen. "Yes, Akihiko and I are babysitting. A funeral's no place for a child who wasn't a close relative of the deceased... and neither Shou-san nor NAKO-san could exactly miss the funeral. He's been keeping out of trouble... helped Akihiko make lunch, played piano in the studio, now he's reading manga in the kitchen." he held up the ipad as they walked, showing how he knew this information.
With Hiroki here, he certainly wasn't about to say anything about the boy being his own son. Not if the man were possibly compromised...
"Lucky-san has been putting up quite the resistance to Akihiko taking's care of him... but I think my cousin made him see reason. Took forever to convince the man NOT to be up and about or heaven forbid try to make the concert day after tomorrow.
Akihiko couldn't help but squeeze Izzy a bit tighter as that hand caressed his cheek. "If a song about Nachos and Pie reached the Oricon charts, I'd do my next concert wearing nothing but fundoshi." the musician joked back, knowing that a song like that would never even make it onto a CD.
Didn't mean he couldn't show someone eating nachos and pie in his next PV though... maybe someone sneezing and needing a tissue too...
"I like writing songs about you though... hell I did a whole album of them." Narcissus whispered, his voice dropping an octave into a smoldering sensual sound. "That's what I'll be singing soon, you know... too bad I won't be around to see you blush... maybe I'll have Yuuji record your reaction to my concert for me, ne?"
Yes, the young tiger was being a tease to his poor sick partner... but it was so fun!
"And why'd you have to remind me of smoking? I'm too busy to go outside and have a cigarette." but then he stopped talking for a second.
Aki wasn't here.
He could smoke in the damn estate if he wanted to... right?
But that just felt wrong...
"But you're right of course. NAKO-kun smokes though so I'm sure Ko-kun will see him do it... probably see me do it too at some point. He should be exposed to it, told it's bad and why, and then let him lecture us the same as you do." he laughed softly, kissing the side of Izzy's head once more. "I'd be more worried about Yammi's bad mouth than his cigarettes."
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:47 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 blinked, "A fundoushi." then he blushed. "Maybe you shouldn't make a Nachos and Pie song...." Because in the back of Izzy's mind, he could see it now, his crazy friend, Shou promoting Narcissus' Nachos and Pie song. The twitter buzz he'd create would cause those crazy fans to buy the single just to hear it. Beyond that, all the fans of Narcissus determined to hear what sort of loony tune had to be on that single. Good lord. Nuuuuu!!!
"You like writing about me?" Izzy asked as he looked back at his star with still rosy cheeks as he heard that sonorous voice that he desired in more ways than just music. "I want to hear you sing...in person." he mumbled as he finally put his empty tray aside and snuggled against Akihiko's chest. He planned on being there anyway even if Akihiko was saying he wouldn't be. The manager was VERY stubborn. But he wasn't going to say anything to Akihiko because he knew his partner might indeed tie him up if he did. "Evil! You wouldn't be able to see me blush if you were on stage singing. So there."
"Yes you are too busy. Time to break the habit." His fingers clung to Akihiko determined not to let go. "Mmhhmm...we don't want him smoking. Oh my Yammi's mouth. Why did you have to remind me. Geesh. He's my friend but the man has no filter." Yammi was very open mouthed for a Japanese. Obviously from the rougher parts of Osaka because when he really got mouthy his Kansai dialect was very clear. But Yammi worked hard even if he had sailor mouth most of the time. Even now, he and the crew plus Michi were reviewing the club.
Then Izzy heard a buzz on his phone and reached over quickly to the night stand. He glanced at the text. "Oh...looks like Yamada-san going to be picking up Ko-kun instead."
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail! What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:- Asato Hiroki
Chairman - Ohayou Productions
The world has....changed
"Yes, I'm happy with the sedan. It's like an old friend and I like the seats. I don't really need anything else." Hiroki commented but then glanced at Yuuji when he pointed out he would be needing a NEW car. Obviously, he couldn't win this battle.
"Alright, I admit that the car has particularly good leather seats. They're custom. Aki hated standard leather seats and the man probably figured you were the same. Brushed leather isn't usually what you find under your a** when you're riding in a car. However, Takagi-kun is right, you need a car that fits the office. Hiroki you're really good with your job but you need to take a tip from Koyasu-kun. Looks are important. I'm sure that Takagi-kun can make sure your image is updated."
The Elephant never about his image. Always thought about work and the intricacies of the job. He did have nice suits to shadow Aki and several for when he had to be the temporary Chairman but he never thought it would be permanent. Of course Aki did give him pointers but it didn't always come together as elegantly as the old tiger's look.
"Babysitting?" Hiroki paled with the thought of Akihiko babysitting. "Are you serious? Are you sure that's safe??"
His eyes glanced at the Ipad to see the boy reading manga in the kitchen while his other fingers were on an ipad close by. "Oh my...it is a child....seriously. Koyasu-kun is babysitting??? And he's Shou's....kid? Wait? Really?" Hiroki's brain practically imploded with the idea that the headliner of Smash had children.
But he didn't say anything about Lucky's illness. If Lucky stayed in bed that would be...a miracle.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow. What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:- Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
The itsy bitsy spider...
As the car parked, and the older driver opened the door, Izo got out. and walked over to a thick metal door, his eye scanned and his hand ran along a reader then he pushed a code into the buttons on a panel that slid out. The door then opened to reveal a passage way to a second door.At this door, he did the same thing, only this time he scanned in a key card too. It opened and allowed them to enter.
Walking down the hall, he pointed out the exam room to the side, "Wait here Azriel and I'll round up the Doctor. I'm sure he knows that I'm here." Izo cracked his knuckles and several of the men walked off with him leaving Azriel to the exam room with two guards close by outside the door.
Inside the room, while Azriel waited, #2 stepped out from behind the curtained off dressing area. He tilted his head and looked Azriel over. How he got into the room remained to be seen but there were many secrets on Level 7. He smile and pulled out a phone and typed out a note before showing it to Azriel, "You're unexpected today."
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up! Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
"No it doesn't change anything. Being on guard is a very good idea. We really don't need another troublesome incident. Hopefully that one won't be put on tonight's news." He wondered if Ishihara You had taken care of that considering all the media that had been around. "What an idiot though. Running off with you like that when there was that much security. I'm not sure what sort of game he's playing. Either he's just dumb or thinks that funerals are a great place to pick up dates." or victims...
Sai picked up the slice of pizza and took a bite. "Yeah, this weirdo apologizes and Ryuukaze-san didn't even have the decency to stick around to see if you were ok. I don't know how you attract these types. Or what sort of planet they are coming from because I can't believe that some nut could even suggest coffee after a funeral. Ok...so he saved you from one idiot first but still...did the guy just lose his mind after doing the smart thing. God...when you're ready to date again, maybe we should check out a dating service. Find a normal company man without any connection to the music industry." He wasn't mad at Naoko but he surely hated all these loons that seem to be attracted to his brother.
"Ha..at least you weren't allergic to flowers." he chuckled and rolled his eyes. "Oh and back to a previous subject. Yes, I've appeared in places that I totally didn't want to see. And yes, I've appeared at dinner with people I had no clue who they were. I've learned to excuse myself to the nearest bathroom really quick when that happens." he looked up to the ceiling eating his pizza as the vibration of the chair settled his nerves. "What a day...Jun's probably rolling in his grave already with what happened at his funeral. Probably would have punched Ryuukaze-san, then that other guy too. I should have punched Ryuukaze-san but he had the window up... God knows he deserved it.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:46 pm
kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru"Ok, ok...yeah, yeah..." the kid rolled his eyes, but there was a smile on his face. "No...I suppose I don't. It really would hurt." Hideki studied himself the best he could, realizing that even light touch caused discomfort. That day, Chiyou and Nakai spent hours and hours surfing the internet, looking at trinkets, baubles, and gift baskets galore until Hideki had picked out a fondue pot with a set of cheeses and chocolates from around the world for Ruki, and a very nice Buden Akindo Pajama Set for Akihiko and Ruki both. All the gifts they had picked were available to be picked up at the local shops, already giftwrapped, so Chiyou figured they may as well go get them and head over to see Ruki and Akihiko before it got dark. "Can we, please! I'm not that badly hurt that I can't at least go visit Papa Ruki and Akihiko-niisan!" his silver-bell eyes sparkled again, caring only for the ones he longed to be near, and very little for himself. (( Set 1 http://www.yesstyle.com/en/buden-akindo-pajama-set-wrap-top-shorts-fear-not-everything-goes-well/info.html/pid.1030326969 Set 2 http://www.yesstyle.com/en/buden-akindo-pajama-set-wrap-top-shorts-face-forward-and-keep-trying/info.html/pid.1030326965 )) ((OOC: Edited, was under the impression that we were a day behind)) karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:34 pm
"Like I'd date anyone anyway..." Naoko replied in annoyance, kicking his feet up on the sofa and laying back, enjoying his piece of pizza. "Not that he'd know anything about my love life to begin with... You know that's actually a damn good question. Why DO I attract the crazy? I'm nuts enough, I don't need MORE nuts." he rolled his eyes. Naoko decided laying down and eating pizza wasn't going to let him drink his soda too thus he sat back up, set the slice down, and opened the soda bottle. "I mean, the only reason crazy found you was cause it found me first then latched onto you. And I'm not saying everyone has to be completely normal cause that'd be boring but really? First there was the abusive kidnapping band mate then a flaky liar with a penchant for almost dying every other day and let's not mention the people between those two. After that a psychotic vengeful brother then a den full of disgusting perversions and now a stranger who thinks funerals are just precursors to coffee dates!" the blond sighed, pausing in his questioning rant to drink a few gulps of soda. "It's like I have a target on my back that says, 'Hey! Crazy Welcome Here!' but it's invisible to any sane person so no one can ever just rip that target off and trash it." Naoko glanced at Sai, smirking slightly. "You look comfy. So... I mean... was it an accident? Did Ryu mean to do it? Did he explain anything? Guess this means he and Shou aren't working together anymore. He wouldn't be stupid enough to set foot in the same room as you no matter which persona you've adopted for the day."
Izo moved... so Azriel moved, much to the vocalist's chagrin. But of course he followed after the spider, not saying anything. This wasn't the best place to talk about something after all...
The PIT's walls had ears.
Coming into one of the cleaned hallways, Katsu stopped and glanced at the room Izo had indicated. By the time he looked back at Matsumoto, the spider was gone and so, on order, the bat walked into the exam room and closed the door.
Guards outside... well at least it made him feel a bit better.
Didn't get rid of the nervousness inside however...
So, Azriel took off the suit coat and tie, laying them on the examination table before unbuttoning the cuffs and first couple of buttons on the shirt beneath. Least he wasn't AS uncomfortable as before.
It was so quiet...
Then he heard a step...
As Katsu's side, the fingers of his right hand tensed, bending just enough to give them a sharp angle if he decided to swipe at whoever was behind him.
Dark eyes flickered back over his shoulder, the bat turning slowly until he realized who it was.
His fingers relaxed and Azriel couldn't help but smirk. "I suppose I should have expected you to be somewhere near by." the vocalist spoke, tapping one nail against the side of his chin as he stared at #2 and then read the message. "Ah... well... I've been having headaches so I came to get something to alleviate the problem... something tailored to my personal medical needs." which really was the truth. Whatever the Doctor gave him had to be created specifically FOR Katsu due to his strange reactions to drugs both legal and non. Azriel tilted his head to the side ever so slightly, "And why are you here.... Shizuka-san?" the young man asked, using the nickname he had coined for the silent man. "Seeking out new... talent... perhaps?"
Oh yes, he remembered quite well the dancing man who twirled upon a stage all for #2's personal pleasure.
"I can easily update your image... even if my own doesn't exactly meet company standards." Takagi replied with a smirk, amused at the thought.
He understood image, just like Akihiko did, just as Aki had before. Yuuji's image was crafted to make one not expect too much of him... made to give someone who had a more refined palette look down on him just enough to inspire an air of informality and comfort and take down one's guard. Of course Takagi had dressed more to the occasion for his work when at Ohayou in Hiroki's absence, but his usual attire, a t-shirt with jeans like he wore now, had always been more to his liking than a stuffy suit. Unlike his cousin, Yuuji couldn't give a rats a** about fashion, but image was quite important nevertheless.
"Ah, let me explain, hm?" Takagi continued, quickly thinking through how best to explain this.
Perhaps simply go with Shou's story?
"Shou-san's sister left the boy in his care and since Shou-san and Lucky-san are such good friends..." but then he stopped, looking at Hiroki oddly for a moment. "What makes you think Akihiko isn't good with children?"
Valid question.
But Yuuji had never thought otherwise. The only reason he hadn't had his cousin meet the boy before was that Akihiko was a bad influence. At this point, Narcissus was a godsend compared to where the child had been so that argument was now no longer valid. Takagi had never thought his cousin to hate children nor to be incapable of caring for one. In fact, the notion that Akihiko needed to be the center of attention only made it more clear that him taking care of an impressionable child would suit his self absorbed needs. Who wouldn't want a kid idolizing their every move? Certainly it seemed Hideo did just that too.
Of course there was also that market owner's grandchildren, the children of the woman Aki had wanted his grandson to marry, as an example of how Akihiko handled kids. Takagi had tailed him to the place multiple times before, so he had seen first hand how attentive and nice to kids his cousin really was. Sure, Akihiko might not always say the right thing or might be a bad influence in multiple regards, but it wasn't as if the man didn't mean well after all.
Akihiko moved his arms from around the other man's waist to holding Izzy close now that the megane-clad man didn't have to use his arms to eat lunch. "Of course I like writing about you. Would you rather me write about Asato or Yuuji-kun? Maybe a nice ballad about a lonely physical therapist instead?" he teased, a smirk on his lips. "No... I'll see you blush provided you stay in bed. Yuuji-kun's ability to film us should surely be well ingrained in your mind by now." gentle lips made contact in a soft kiss to Izzy's temple. "Give me one bad habit... ne?"
It was so relaxing, just holding onto his partner. Knowing that Ruki was there for him no matter what happened in the coming days... weeks... year. The scare of having Izzy ripped away from him had happened three times now; first with his memory, then the tsunami, and finally Aki's proposal. Narcissus didn't think he could take it a third time and so he was dead set on keeping Lucky as happy as he possibly could... even when the poor man was stuck sick in bed.
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 6:16 pm
(((OOC: I'm confused... why are Chiyou and Nakai going to sleep? I mean, it's the day of the funeral and most other characters are just now eating lunch...)))
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 6:41 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
"No I would rather you write about me! Not them." He crossed his arms and pouted. "You're not going to record my face because I'm going to hide it under the covers when I'm watching you on my computer." informed Izzy as he felt the kiss on his temple.
His face softened as Akihiko asked for the one bad habit. "It's hard to refuse you...I really want to kiss you. But....I can't." He curled into his partner and kissed his chest covered with clothes instead. "I've put my mark on you forever. You're stuck with me."
Izzy smiled as he held his partner. He didn't want to let him go again. Never were they going to be torn apart from each other. Being sick like this made him only realize even more how he much he needed Akihiko.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail! What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:- Asato Hiroki
Chairman - Ohayou Productions
The world has....changed
"Koyasu-kun can rarely take care of himself at times. How can he take care of children?" Hiroki responded to the question with a question. "Shou-san's sister? Ah I remember reading that he had one. I didn't know she had a son. Well, then...that's a surprise." Even more unimaginable that Shou could care for a small child in Hiroki's head. How was that possible?
When they walked into the kitchen the boy was still reading but his fingers were on the ipad tapping out a song into the notes. His lips were muttering the names of the notes as he read the manga. "CCCC...D...Oh...who?" He pushed back off the chair not recognizing Hiroki...... "Who are you?" Then he saw Yuuji and he smiled even if he didn't recognize the man as his father, it was a face he had a name to, "Is Akihiko-niisan ok? Where is he?"
"Ah...Gomen, I'm new to you....Hiroki Asato. I was very good friends with Koyasu Akihiko's grandfather." he said politely.
"Oh.....Mm...Well ok. Hajimemashite...Ko desu. Douzo Youroshiku Onegaishimasu." Ko returned with a polite little bow.
Hiroki was practically stunned by the polite child. Shou's taking care of....wait.... He looked closely at Ko. He looked more like, Akihiko...or...Yuuji than...Shou. But he was blond...but wait that had to be dye. He did glance back at Yuuji trying to figure out what was going on.
-:{------------------------------------------------No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow. What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:- Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
The itsy bitsy spider...
While Izo was searching for the madman doctor, the following conversation was taking place:
"I see. You really should try meditation rather than medication. Drugs only confuse the head...not heal it." Shizuka fingers nimbly typed out on his phone and showed it to Azriel. His eyes didn't wander from Azriel but they surely were taking in most of the room.
"New talent? In the Pit, 'real' new talent is rare indeed. Only 3 that I would consider talented in this place. One being you...at this moment." Whether or not the word 'talent' meant the same thing between the two men was a question unanswered. But he obviously had an opinion about the matter. Although, he didn't answer the first question avoiding any conflicts with his 'work'. Shizuka walked slowly around the exam bed looking Azriel over. One black gloved finger ran along the bed sheet just before he paused directly in front of Azriel and smiled slightly. He probably had perfect teeth just past those lips. His handsome face was much more manly than some.
"Are you seeking new talent?" he returned the question upon his phone.
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up! Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
"Well that's good." Sai sighed in relief before pushing another hidden button to super recline the chair, "Oh...thank you for this chair....Shou...my opinion improves of you when I am in this chair." It was the one thing in this house that seemed just perfect in Sai's eyes Not a crazy color..and uttered perfection in a massage.
"I don't know why you attract the crazies. But so far you've got a bad batting average. I thought Ryuukaze-san would be different but...boy he really did prove me wrong. You're not nuts. You've issues but your not nuts. Nuts is when you don't even have any control over anything anymore. Obviously you do. You just have an imbalance and that needs to be worked on with Araki-sensei until you're healed." Of course Sai didn't know how deep Naoko's rabbit hole went in regard to his mental issues.
"I suggest that you just say...NO. Maybe date a woman for awhile...or a company man. You'd at least be able to shop with a woman and fit right in." he smirked knowing that Naoko would probably complain about both ideas. "Ah...if I could only tell Shou not to be so impulsive."
"Hm...I am comfy. This chair a god send. I could just fall asleep here...." He closed his eye for but a moment when Naoko questioned him about Ryuu. "It was an accident. He had this horrified puppy look on his face and probably knew if I got to him I'd beat the hell out of him. He didn't explain anything but he wanted to make sure you were ok. Then the idiot drove off like some hit and run driver. I tell you, he was utterly clueless. Moron."
He closed his eyes again with a flutter of his lids and grumbled, "I guess not. I mean I can't vouch for Shou because he's not hear but I don't think Ryuu is foolish enough to take that chance. 50/50 he might get his a** kicked." muttered Sai.
"Mmm...I'm falling asleep...god this chair is nice. Wanna snuggle a little before Ko comes home. I'll share Shou's comfy chair..." he murmured as he started drifting. "Maybe Yamada-san will be just a little slow...."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:11 pm
Finishing his pizza and half the soda, Naoko smirked. "You'd let me cuddle? Awww... such a sweet niisan." he teased with a wink, though that didn't stop the blond from actually taking up that offer.
It wasn't the usual sensual grace that exuded from the pianist most of the time... just movement, plain and simple. He pulled himself in at Sai's side, legs bent at the knees slightly, one arm over his brother's chest and his head resting on the older man's shoulder.
"I'm not dating a woman. I swing one way, not two. Besides, imagine my issues and some hormone crazed bimbo combined! Company man though... they're no fun. Usually all uptight and stuffy and workaholics. I like fun and spontaneousness and attention." amber eyes closed as Naoko got himself perfectly comfortable for an afternoon nap. "Besides... a woman would get pissed at me because I bet my fashion sense would be better than her own."
On the subject of Ryu getting his a** kicked though... well... Naoko knew if Shou didn't do it... he would.
"As much as meditation sounds far more fun... I'm afraid my mind isn't quite ripe for quiet time." Azriel replied with a smirk, white teeth biting the edge of one black painted nail. No hard enough to break it or bend it... just enough to be a bit... well... cute? "Mmm... glad you can appreciate my... skills." the bat answered, dark eyes fixed on #2 as the man walked up close. "I'm seeking... whatever piques my interest. The talent needn't be new... simply different from the every day."
Katsu's free hand moved to rest on the edge of the exam table, his nails tapping it's surface very softly.
"Tell me... Shizuka-san... what talent of mine do you find... most rare and valuable?" the vocalist asked.
Curiosity killed the cat...
But curiosity was oh so fun to appease...
Yuuji couldn't help but laugh, "He can take care of himself just fine. The genius of Akihiko though... is that he makes you think he can't... thus getting himself the attention he desires."
It was an obvious trick of the other man. Narcissus craved attention and since Izzy had come into his life, he'd been getting it any way he could.
"I mean honestly, my cousin could be a gourmet chef if he wanted to, Hiroki-san. He has Ohayou hired cleaners clean his house once a week but for the most part, Akihiko does his own laundry and takes care of himself. Now I'll admit that he's a handful when on a tirade or drunk... but with Lucky-san here he's become much more responsible." the laugh gave way to a smirk. "I've been watching him for a while, Hiroki-san. He simply enjoys playing everyone like a fiddle... you included."
The door to the kitchen opened and while Takagi was getting coffee cups and plates for all in attendance, he heard the question directed to him from his son.
"Akihiko is still upstairs with Lucky-san." Yuuji replied with a smile, bringing the plates and mugs over to the table. "He's fine though. So is Lucky-san. See?" Takagi showed the video feed from Akihiko's bedroom.
Thank the gods the two weren't doing anything that he'd have to explain to the child. It looked like nothing more than the musician trying to get his manager to go to sleep... no wait... his cousin was sending a text message?
Dark eyes flickered to Hiroki as the man kept looking from him to Ko. Of course the elephant of Ohayou would almost figure it out... no surprise there. But Yuuji didn't let on to anything being amiss.
His phone buzzed and for a moment, Takagi was distracted. "Ah... Ko-kun, it seems Yamada-san will be picking you up in a couple of hours. That sound good to you?" he asked.
Akihiko had sent Yuuji a copy of Shou's text.
"Hiroki-san is going to help Akihiko and I run Ohayou, the company we work for." he wanted to make sure Hideo knew that the megane-clad man wasn't someone to fear.
Damn how proud he was inside however of the boy's perfect politeness.
"Remind me to get Yuuji to install a matress camera..." Narcissus joked, unable to let it go.
He'd see his partner's blushing face from heartfelt lyrics even if he had to give the man a private concert.
Akihiko took a moment to check his own phone and send Shou's text message in a forwarded text to Yuuji, then pocketed the phone again and sighed.
A few seconds later his clothes got a loving kiss.
Smiling, the young tiger ran his fingers through Izzy's hair. "You can kiss me all you want, Ruki... you just better do it through a face mask." a quick ninja kiss was stolen to the top of his manager's head. "Mmmm... I like being stuck with you. Though... don't think you've ever made any... marks..." he teased.
Course the same couldn't be said of Akihiko not marking Izzy...
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