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((OOC: Oh my! If only a few of those could come true! Heheh...and of course Izzy had to have a plate of nachos...cuz.))

A knock came at Shou's door later in the evening. A messenger, of sorts, from SMASH.

For a while, nobody answered the door, but the knocking persisted until it drew the attention of a certain blond, though not the one the message had been intended for.

When Naoko answered the door, the messenger was very polite and understanding...if rather dim.

"Please excuse me for disturbing you so late tonight, but I came to speak to Shou-sama about his violinist." the man was absolutely clueless to the situation between Ryuukaze and NaKo, and he had been sent by someone equally clueless about the personal connections between all the bandmates. This was obviously not a message handed down by Izo.

"It seems Ryuukaze-san has been in a very serious accident and is in the hospital. I was asked to tell Shou-sama in case it affected any of his performances or appearances in the near future, though I heard that he was to be seeking a new violinist soon anyhow."

kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru
namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru










By the time Hideki got off the phone, he was all atwitter about the conversation he had just had.

"Oh man, Kai-kuma, Ruki got us presents, and he says I have a stocking! And he says he can't wait to hear your new album, and he can't wait to see us, and, and..." the young vocalist had to stop and draw in a big breath, "And I'm just so happy, Kai! Isn't that great!" the small blond practically flung himself at the guitarist, but he stopped short when he realized just how painful it would be to full on glomp his lover. The burns were still very fresh, and, if the old saying held true, it would only get worse before it got better.






karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi
guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru

"Umm....ok...alright then. I guess I can write up a list." Kou walked over and found a pen and paper pad in a draw in the room then wrote down a few things on a list. "Mm...not sure how this will work since I've got a key and well she doesn't. I mean. The manager of the apartment has a key too. But he won't know her. Ah...maybe her assistant would be better. I mean...It's a guy's place. You know?"

He handed the list to You with an address written on the top. It was in Tabeta. Not too far from the train station. It was an ok part of town that didn't have the liveliness of some of the other areas around Tokyo. The address was located where older apartments stood, that much was certain. And more than likely it was two or 3 stories. This apartment was on the first floor.

"So....I guess I should call my apartment manager. If that would help?" Kou asked then looked back at Ryuu as a few nurses came in to prepare the young man for the surgery he required.

"Is he going to be ok?" Kou asked with a furrowed brow.

The nurses gave him their best answers of course they weren't the doctors so all they could do was comfort. So Kou sat down as Ryuu was taken out on his bed. "Geesh...This isn't the way I planned for this day to go."

"I highly doubt Ryuukaze-san expected the day to go like this as well." Ishihara pointed out, taking the address and sending it to his secretary with instructions for her assistant to get the following list of items. He was fast at sending a text, thankfully, and soon put his phone back in his pocket.
"He'll take along a locksmith on the SMASH payroll so don't worry about it at all. I wouldn't want to put your manager out."

In actuality, the text wasn't really sent to his secretary but to a team on call. They would, of course, bring Kou what he requested... but they would also install hidden security cameras. It wasn't that You didn't trust this young man... but too many SMASH starts had been targets of late and it was better to be safe than sorry, especially if Ryu started spending all his free time at that apartment. The team would then clean the apartment and everything would be put back in perfect order.

"The operations will go fine, Kimura-san." Ishihara spoke kindly. "And we have some very good plastic surgeons that do work for us sometimes, so there won't be any sign of the crash. The thing I worry about... is how he's going to take all of this. Ryuukaze-san is... well he sometimes freaks out, for lack of a better word. No doubt the incident with NAKO-san earlier will still be fresh on his mind and now he'll worry he's troubled you too with his accident prone ways."
















Seeing Ko get upset, Yuuji back tracked even after Hiroki explained. "Akihiko knows I'm watching him. That's the point of having a bodyguard... to keep someone safe. That is what I'm doing." the man smiled softly, though inside he was wanting to beat himself up. He couldn't protect Hideo... and instead had to protect a grown man who should've been able to take care of himself just fine.
"Lucky-san doesn't really like the fact that I'm watching but he understands that it's necessary. See..." he spoke as they started walking toward the door to head outside. "Sometimes musicians have too many fans and sometimes those fans REALLY want to meet them and even try to follow them or break into their houses. That's where the cameras and the bodyguard come in. Just think of me as... well kind of like a special police officer just for stars of Ohayou."
Takagi lead the boy outside into the walled garden. Perfectly manicured shrubberies outlined around the high walls. There were rose bushes in front of those, and while the roses had long fallen with the first freeze, it was easy to see that the garden would be beautiful. At one corner was a stone pond with running waterfall and various Koi swimming in it's deep water, water that was heated just enough to keep it and the fountain from freezing and the fish from dying.
He listened to his son talk about the trip to the aquarium and his time with the new friends. It seemed to him that for the most part... Hideo really was happy.















Akihiko blinked, "How can you say good food? Maple syrup and bacon... I honestly can't even begin to think of any Canadian cuisine. And it's cold. Wouldn't you want to go somewhere warm?" he asked, curious as to why Canada. "What about Italy? Good food and beautiful architecture. Plus it's in the Mediterranean so... no tsunamis and we can go to the beach without worry."
Of course the musician couldn't help but laugh, amused at how his partner wanted to handle the world. "A nice little Italian Villa in the countryside with a vineyard? Wine and just the two of us... and some olive oil." he teased, stealing a kiss to the forehead.
The subject changed however and for a moment, Narcissus thought over Izzy's words. "I didn't know Chiyou before, though I'd seen him around and knew who he was. Always came off as too much trouble in my opinion, but then again I'm a handful in my own way. All I know is he's not on drugs and not drunk or hungover. He can't see, Ruki. That'd ******** with me too. I mean... what would you do if you couldn't see?" blue eyes focused down on his manager. "Everything's changed for him because of it. I wouldn't expect him not to regress just a bit at first."

Suddenly however there was a voice and knocking. Confused, Akihiko looked to the door. "Come in, Asato."

Chopsticks were in hand but for a few moments, Akihiko didn't say anything. He ate a few bites, listening to the pleasantries. Without looking at Hiroki, still focused on the food instead, the man finally spoke.
"Don't know if this is a stupid question or not, Asato but... why are you here instead of at home avoiding this damn weather?" Narcissus asked, looking up only after asking.
His blue eyes were focused, but he didn't seem angry or annoyed or even sad. Just focused.
"Thanks for the stir-fry, by the way. I hadn't even planned on eating so... kinda nice really." he added before glancing at Izzy.
Akihiko didn't want to seem rude. But... well... this WAS the first time Hiroki had seen him and his manager together. It was a bit awkward really... and to make things worse they were together in bed. Even if that was only because Izzy was sick.
"Wait... why wouldn't he come back with me?" the musician suddenly asked. Of course he hadn't figured that Hiroki was completely out of the loop. Then again, it'd been a while since he saw the man so maybe such a lack of knowledge shouldn't have surprised him at all.

















Ishihara sent his report in to Izo, detailing how Ryu had nearly run Naoko over and how a man that he later found out to be a VERY newly signed guitarist to Ohayou, Suzaku, had pushed him out of the way. He added how they had run off and how Naoko hadn't be aware of what was going on it seemed. There was even a word for word account of the conversation that took place and how Naoko was then escorted to safety. Of course he'd need to write up a report about Ryu too but he couldn't do that until he knew more.

"Ryuukaze-san is, from what I know, an orphan. It's only natural that either he refuse to develop relationships at all... or he develops them fast in order to make up for lost time." You spoke casually, secretly wondering how long the surgery would last. "So if you feel like he's pushing you down a road too quickly, there's no problem in letting him know to ease off a bit. He's clumsy and sometimes absent minded but he does mean well."

Akihiko ate a few more bites then nodded, "Right... sorry... things have been going so fast lately, I forgot you were on leave when we got back and we couldn't contact you."
There was something however in that blue gaze... a hint of an accusation maybe? Certainly an unspoken question.
"Ko-kun's a good kid. Talented kid too. He'll be signed with Ohayou one day." the young Koyasu said with a slight smirk.
Just as Yuuji however, the musician wasn't going to tell Asato about the child's lineage. If Takagi didn't think it important to have already told Hiroki, then Akihiko wasn't going to spill the beans on such a sensitive subject.
"Well while you're here hopefully ojisan's lawyer will show up to read his will." the musician took another bite or two, obviously hungry. He hadn't eaten all day, after all. "Random question but if he leaves me the house, do you want it instead?" Narcissus asked, eyes focused on the food as he took another bite. "I thought about giving it to Yuuji but since you're more than likely going to be in charge, it would certainly help your image. Plus it's already got proper security and the butler of course."

















"Actually no, I haven't." Ishihara replied honestly, dark eyes focused on Kou. "I'm the Vice President of Promotional Relations so usually I deal with stars on a smaller basis. However I've also spent time in the past as a bodyguard so sometimes my time is better spent keeping an eye on the stars." he sighed slightly. "Plus it's the holidays and while I'd much rather still be on vacation, there always seems to be work to do."
You smiled, thinking about the last few days. "Actually I didn't start working closely with Ryuukaze-san until you and he shared that little kiss."
Of course he noticed the slight uncomfortable shift but the shark didn't press. Instead, You took his cell from his pocket and shook his head. "I don't mind. Sleep away. I'll wake you when there's news if you'd like."
Mentally, Ishihara cursed. Still no reply from Haru...

"It's hardly a presumption." Akihiko replied, setting the chopsticks down and looking up at Hiroki. "Someone has to take the house and it will, no doubt, be one of the two of us. Ojisan wouldn't leave it to Yuuji because... well in his eyes, Yuuji was just an employee. Not family. I'm the only family left by his standards... and you're his second in command."
The young man sighed slightly, moving the tray away and standing from the bed. "I'm not him and I don't want this house. Even if it's left to me, I'll give it to you if you'll take it. If not then I'll offer it to Yuuji. Doubt he'll have left me anything anyway."
For a moment, Narcissus was silent. He walked to the bay windows, able to see Yuuji and Ko from his room as they fed the Koi in the garden.
"I'm betting there's a contingency clause in his will stating that I should get this and that... provided I'm married. The terms in regards to Ohayou are already known. It's mine and yours and we'll make it work somehow... with Yuuji backing us up. But his property, his things... he won't leave them to me. Hell, I'm glad I bought the old house from him before he died otherwise I'd bet my home wouldn't be mine after that will's read." Akihiko stood with his back to both men, his arms crossed over his body near the hips, blue eyes focused on the world outside the window. "My best and worst memories are from my own home. Not this one. He built this monstrous palace to escape what happened to his son. Idiotic b*****d... why would anyone want to forget any of their past? Good or bad... it makes you who you are." glancing over his shoulder, Narcissus smiled slightly at Hiroki. "Yuuji doesn't trust you, Asato... I'm not sure I should trust you either... But I don't have anyone else to turn to in this regard so I'll be clear and to the point. Right now, you're Chairman of Ohayou. Right now, my talents are best put to use building our defenses from a monetary stand point. And while I'll keep you informed of my plans and actions... I expect you'd do the same in regards to my career or Michi-kun's or Ruki's from your end. You're not my boss, Asato. You're my friend... and I want to find my reason to trust you."