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 Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:26 pm
What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:-  Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
The itsy bitsy spider...
The manicurist followed Katsumi's instructions but added a coat of kevlar polish under the black to keep the young man from messing up his nails like this again. The kevlar coat would be solid like armor and make those soft nails sturdy.
By Izo looked at his hair after they had styled it and then opted for the extra massage options but he had his driver keep an eye on things so he could enjoy this without feeling threatened.
Meanwhile the stylist perfected Katsumi's hair and once the toes were completely finished he was left to rest in the chair until Izo's massage was finished.
When Izo walked over to Katsumi, he felt refreshed even though the day had been rough on both of them. He had already paid for the service and gently nudged Katsumi's shoulder "Time to go sleepy head. Make-up and clothes next. Then we're off to dinner."
Time had flown by for the two of them. And that was fortunate because Izo didn't want to dwell on what had occurred earlier. He waited for Katsumi to right himself then guided him into the limo before taking off to Smash for costuming.
When they arrived, Izo pointed to the costuming department. "My clothes are upstairs already. You just need to figure out what you want to wear and the makeup. I called a small staff in to help you. People you've worked with before." The designers in house had already laid out a variety of fashion for Azriel to choose from. And a makeup artist stood by waiting for Azriel to choose the look he wanted for tonight.
"I'll meet me at the limo when you're ready.
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up!
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:14 pm
Dark eyes blinked open at the voice, a voice that had so many times in the past compelled him to obey without the slightest thought. Now, it took a few moments for Azriel to realize where he was and what had happened.
His gaze fell on the nails first, glad to have them back to normal. Eventually his own nails would grow back and he would need the fakes removed... but for now, it would do. Glancing across the way the young man saw himself in the mirror and liked the hair. He realized, for the first time, that he was in the salon without his makeup...
He'd never done THAT before...
And at first, Katsu panicked a bit, putting a hand up as if to hide his face. Then, the bat glanced to the spider and stood, following him from the salon and into the limo.
Azriel didn't fall asleep again, but he didn't exactly sit far away from Izo either and was close enough that he could feel the other man's body heat, if but slightly.
Once inside the dressing room, Katsu's eyes fell on the clothes but everything was outlandish and... well... Azriel. He tossed shirts and pants here and there, not wanting to wear anything he saw.
Gothic and constricting and uncomfortable to wear... that was all his dark eyes found... and it angered some strange part of him. Pissed, he walked over to a very very large revolving closet and began to look through things there.
Within minutes he had his clothes picked out. White and light cream colored... perfect for a rebirth, he thought.
Walking over to the makeup artist however, the bat shooed them away. "I can do it myself." he spoke and... well... the result was quite different.
By the time Izo got to the limo, Azriel was already standing there, his clothes looking nothing like the stylists had thought they should.
But more striking than that... was Katsu wasn't wearing makeup.
To be more precise he was... but it was a bit of foundation, eyeliner, and something to bring out the color of his lips just a bit. There was no white pale geisha-like paint to his face, no streaks of black painting in fanciful patterns.
There was Katsumi.
Not Azriel.
Katsumi.
And around his neck, fitted to a thin gold chain... was the amber spider broach.
 (((OOC: Clothes look like this: http://i45.tinypic.com/wmh0no.jpgHair though is more like in the posting image I've been using for him recently.)))
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:40 pm
"Ah... so that means sometimes you DO need protecting, hmm?" the pianist asked with a wink, amber gaze dropping to focus on the latte as he brought it to his lips and took a long sip.
It was half gone now... shame.
One eyebrow arched, "He did? Well then that's good... though 'cool' wouldn't exactly be how I'd classify him." Naoko smiled, thinking about his rival of the ivory keys. Of course the blond wasn't going to go into detail because that was Akihiko's private life.
"Black, ne? Mmm... I can see why you dyed it then. Makes you stand out more in a crowd. Good for a musician." he nodded, not thinking anything odd by the admission of black or even jet black hair. After all... most people in Japan had black hair anyway. At least naturally." Naoko's own hair was naturally blond and he'd dyed it dark then highlighted it to get a new effect. But he was still blond.
Once again an eyebrow arched at Suzaku's comment and a puzzled expression came over the pianist's face. He obviously didn't understand the reference... which would've been odd normally, but he had been rather busy for the last few years.
And for a moment, he wondered exactly what the guitarist meant by 'elf eyes'... was it a reference to the color maybe?
Naoko just didn't get it.
"What I see... is someone who's ice is melting." the pianist teased, nodding his head at Takehiko's iced chai.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:49 pm
What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:- Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
The itsy bitsy spider...
Izo walked out of Smash with two bodyguards near by. He was dressed in a fashionable black on black tuxedo for tonight's party. There was a slight shine to the vest under the rich black coat. Everything truly fit his dark image.
His eyes flicked over to Azriel but this was a whole new look for the young man. And Izo couldn't decide if he loved or hated the look but it told him one very important thing. Katsumi would grow into his skin. He was already choosing his path. Kaori would have liked the colors and softness to the fashion that Katsumi had chosen.
He wouldn't say anything bad about the choice. A man's image was something that had be all one's own. But he notice the broach and a slight smile came to his lips. Yes, Kaori would have been happy that her boy had her favorite piece of jewelry.
Walking up, the driver opened the door to the limo and Izo finally said with a chuckle, "You must have put the costume department through hell tonight." There wasn't disapproval in his voice. Very much the opposite. He was glad that the young man was stepping out of the box the Pit had built around him.
"Lets go. We're going to pick up Shou and company on the way." he mentioned as he sat down in the comfortable seat.
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up!
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:04 pm
"I didn't put them through hell." Azriel spoke calmly as he got into the limo. "I threw their clothes around til I found what I wanted... and pushed the makeup assistant out of my face."
Which was all true.
For a moment, the bat messed with his phone then sent a couple of text messages...
The first was for Hiroki with an attached image of what he was wearing
As promised.
-Katsu
The second text was to Soto... oddly enough.
I promised Oreo-kun a glass of champagne and the chance to watch the fireworks on television. If he's been good... could you see to it, Soto-san? Arigatou.
-Katsu
Then the vocalist pocketed away his phone and turned dark eyes on the spider finally. "Always a tux." he teased with the hint of an amused smirk on his face. "I've decided... to hell with the makeup." Katsumi tossed his head slightly, moving hair out from in front of his eyes in the process. "Why hide who I am? Oh sure, I'll hide my family name. That just wouldn't look good, now would it? But why hide my face any longer? If I'm recognized as a monster of the PIT... then fine by me. I'm sure there are plenty of clients I used to have that would be more than happy to purchase top dollar tickets to my shows... They can see the horror on my face as I scream on stage and know, fearfully, deep down, that they slept with a madman."
Azriel crossed one leg over the other in the seat, sitting beside Izo. He very much doubted that Shou and his entourage would want to sit beside the spider... so he figured to spare them that uncomfortable sensation.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:25 pm
Sadness sinks, and look, the night comes to an end.
"Well, suffice it to say, I'm not superman. I don't think I need rescuing often, but I'm a human, so to say I've never needed a hand would be an outright lie. I don't like to make a habit of that, though." Mamoru carried the conversation on.
Oh, thank god. Naoko seemed completely oblivious to his resemblance to his "former self". It actually made him pretty proud of his work, because it wasn't exactly an easy task to mask a face so well that someone intimately familiar with that face wouldn't have a clue.
Shou was the only person he'd ever seen that pulled that off on an epic scale before.
"Ice....melting?" Suzaku blinked for a second, then looked down, and couldn't help but laugh. Wow...he'd really let himself get distracted.
Picking up the drink, he took a long sip from the straw, his eyes not leaving Naoko.
"So...I take it you've not seen "The Lord of the Rings"?" he asked as he sat down his chai.
"Legolas is my favorite character...the elf. I don't much care for the dwarves. Hobbits, though...man, what an idyllic people."
Let's go searching for you ----------------------------------------------------------- And your warmth, in a world yet unseen.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:44 pm
"Ah, no. I have heard of it but I don't find much time to watch movies." Naoko replied honestly.
In truth, he couldn't remember the last time he'd just sat down and vegged with a movie... It'd been a while... I really long while.
The pianist finished his latte, putting the lid back on the empty cup. "I need to get going... but..." as the young man stood he smiled slightly. "Give me a call. Wouldn't mind hearing you play before your sound hits the streets."
Bowing politely, Naoko walked over to the barista and ordered Shou and Ko's drinks, then carried them with him out of the store.
He was back at Shou's in about ten minutes... which was good because Yamada would be there any second now... and the limo shortly after that. Stepping inside, Naoko smiled. "Tadaima!" he called out.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:52 pm
Sadness sinks, and look, the night comes to an end.
"I'll definitely give you a call sometime, Naoko. Don't be shy about calling me, either, if you feel like it. Maybe we can waste a day watching Lord of the Rings sometime...if we ever have a day to waste." Suzaku bowed politely and returned the pianist's smile.
"Hope you have a good time tonight."
And with that, he turned and left, letting the pianist go about his day.
The meeting had left him in a happier mood, but as he got in his car and drove away, there was a certain emptiness that he couldn't deny.
Spur of the moment, he decided he would go get some Indian food before the party tonight. Emotional eating? Probably, but whatever. Everyone was entitled to once in a while.
Let's go searching for you ----------------------------------------------------------- And your warmth, in a world yet unseen.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:17 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 let Izzy out the door after they were finished with the work. Ko really had helped quite a bit by filling in for Naoko as they practiced. Hopefully this would be enough for Izzy to make it through one song tomorrow night. He had confidence that if he were there, Izzy would pull through just fine.
Every time he saw the little manager, he wished that he had taken advantage of their time on the boat. But...he was far too noble and became a good friend rather than a lover. The star never once thought in the past he'd befriend a man with the word Manager in his title. But he had. And life had changed for the mercurial star in more ways than one.
However, some things didn't change at all, and soon the star was scurrying about in a frenzy trying to decide what to wear and how! He called his private designer because sometimes Shou couldn't put 2 and 2 together if he got this worked up. Even Ko was scampering around the room trying to help quell the frenzy!
But before a half hour was over a dark clad figure arrived at the house and slipped inside once Shou opened the door. The whirlwind of clothes died down as a box was opened revealing a new costume for the peacock. It was purple. Perfect for the elegant and exotic creature that had to be the height of Visual Kei fashion.
"Thank you my friend....I am so relieved you're here." Shou diva fretting eased as his designer dressed him layer by layer until every piece was perfection. By the time the designer was finished, Shou was already in character as if he were on stage once more. It was like a dream...like a painted picture.
Ko watched on awed by the transformation but then smiled and broke the serenity by asking, "Can I dress like that too? You're so pretty!"
Shou smiled as his designer slipped the mask over his eyes as if one might crown a prince. "One day, You can dress like me and go on stage. I promise you that Ko."
Ko wasn't sure who the designer because whoever it was wore black from head to toe and didn't really say a word but seem to have everything under control. Maybe it was to protect some unknown identity. Ko didn't ask but he was surely curious. However the idea of being just like Uncle Shou and getting to dress in cool clothes all the time. That sounded like FUN!
By the time Naoko was arriving home, Shou was letting out the designer and Yamada-san was pulling in to the drive,
Haru saw the designer and then glanced at Shou. Well at least his star would turn every head with that look. His Royal Majesty.... "So you know this is costing you big time Shou-sama. New Years is suppose to be my party time too." he pointed out as he walked in the door.
"Well I didn't know who else to call. Oh...the chai! Thank you Naoko-kun! Ko! Your cocoa is here too!" Shou called and Ko came racing!
"Uncle Naoko didnt' forget!! YAY!" Ko yelled as he ran over to Naoko slowing down just before him to carefully take the cocoa. "Thank you!"
Haru closed the door behind them and sighed, "We need to find him a good nanny, or babysitter."
"I can take care of myself." Ko said confidently as he started to slowly sip his hot cocoa.
"You're too young!" Shou pointed out and Haru agreed.
"Awh! I don't wanna. Uncle Naoko you agree with me don't you?" Ko asked hoping for support!
"You'll have to wait until you're in your teens before you can pull that one over on us, young man." Haru chuckled then gazed at Naoko's outfit taking in the ensemble. "It look very good on you. Promoting your latest?"
While they were talking, the limo pulled up and Izo gazed at the ornate home of Shou's; well fence in by high stone walls much like the other luxury homes in this area. He wasn't the only celebrity that had a private estate in this neighborhood. "Quite a nice neighborhood wouldn't you say?" he asked Azriel as the driver opened the door. "They're all very unique construction. And very difficult to obtain. Shou got lucky when he purchased this place." Izo was a wee bit envious because this area was a status symbol for many Japanese.
"Come with me and well gather the peacock." Izo said as he got out of the car and headed to the front door to knock.
Ooc Shou's clothes for the evening - wearing mask in his new image with this.-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:13 pm
Naoko was taking in Shou's outfit... and his amber eyes were certainly taking their time at that. "We match." the blond spoke with a half smile, amused. "But you look much more comfortable... and warm. I swear my legs are half frozen!"
Even with the leggings, it wasn't like a nice comfy pair of sweatpants... or a thick robe-like costume.
He hadn't paid much attention to the designer, knowing that was Shou's closely guarded secret, and instead was handing out the drinks carefully.
The pianist's amber eyes fell on Yamada and he bowed slightly, "Sorry, Yamada-san... I'd stay with Ko-kun but..."
But it was work.
And the spider was already going to be pissed to know that Haru was babysitting and the boy wouldn't be going to dinner with them.
The ensuing conversation about Ko's age however made Naoko laugh softly. He smirked mischievously. "Well... it IS true that Ko-kun can at least do laundry and cook better than Shou-san..." the man spoke innocently. "Maybe they both need babysitters?"
Luckily, Naoko ducked out of the way least his boss smack him on the head. "Yeah... figured that if a lot of people were going to be seeing me tonight, might as well turn into a walking billboard."
It was quite obvious how different Shou lived from Azriel. While yes the bat had a nice home, it wasn't this nice. He had a simple four bedroom, three and a half bath house with study, living room, kitchen with attached dining room, laundry room, and basement. But Shou's place looked like it could hold at least half a dozen bedroom's alone.
Stepping from the limo, Katsu felt a shiver of jealousy run down his spine. But Shou had earned this place... the bat had yet to prove himself properly.
"I'd almost say it's nicer than your penthouse." Azriel spoke as he followed Izo up the steps. "But then again... I've seen the inside of your penthouse." the bat winked.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:38 pm
What I want, I get...
No matter the method------------------------------------------------}:- Matsumoto Izo
Chairman - SMASH
The itsy bitsy spider...
"Yeah well, it's as nice. Depending on the style you like. The penthouse suits my tastes. I like the aerial view over Tokyo." he said as he walked up to the front door and rang the bell. Izo glanced around in the mean time and could tell that the guards around the outside were at least doing their jobs. Even if they weren't confronted by any of them. But this area had more than one celeb or very rich family so there wasn't just Shou's men out and about behind the walled gardens.
On the other side of the door. Shou was actually about to swat Naoko for that remark when he heard the bell.
Haru turned and walked to the door, answering it because he was the closest. He knew that the men outside wouldn't let any unknown right up to the front door so he felt secure in answering it. However, when he saw Izo and Azriel outside, he blinked then masked his emotions completely.
"Matsumoto-san, Azriel-san. I didn't expect you'd be picking up Shou-sama and Naoko-kun." Yamada-san took over because he was a protective assistant.
"Yes, well it was easier than sending a second limo since we are all going to the same restaurant." Izo pointed out as he waited for the invitation to enter.
Inside, Shou almost choked on his chai as he heard Hamu's comment then quickly looked down at Ko. "Sneeze..and act sick." he whispered hurriedly to the lad.
"Ok" Ko squeaked just before Shou said, "Do come in Matsumoto-san, Azriel-san. We were just getting our boots on...."
Yamada moved away from the door and gestured for them to enter. When Izo walked in he noticed the two stars in purple and wondered if they were a matched set but he could tell right away that the designers were very different. However, purple was common for Shou, not so for Naoko-kun.
When Azriel would walk in, he'd find the house filled with fascinating things from around the world. Shou's tastes were exotic in jeweled deep colors. It didn't seem like any expense was spared for comfort. The house was also naturally warm which could be attributed to the fine construction that went into this home.
But as Azriel's eyes took in the place, Ko peeked out from behind Shou and sneezed. However, as he looked up his eyes widened. "Akihiko-niisan?!" He scooted out from behind Shou sniffling and holding his cocoa tightly.
-:{------------------------------------------------No matter the cost.
...Prepare to pay up!
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:57 pm
"That's only because spider's aren't afraid of heights." Azriel teased as they waited patiently for the door to open.
Naoko himself was a bit surprised because he certainly hadn't seen anyone coming... and he'd just gotten in himself! Setting the empty drink carrier down, he tilted his head at the door. If it were the limo... they were a couple minutes early.
For his own part, Katsu was surprised that Yamada recognized him without makeup, as that was rare. Not even his own fans could do that. But the vocalist smiled pleasantly and bowed politely. "Don't feel bad, Yamada-san, Matsumoto-san picked me up too." he said with a wink before stepping into the house.
At first, the decor caught Azriel's attention and he was studying the rather eclectic taste that his inner-company rival seemed to have. But then there was a sneeze which distracted the bat's attention and he found a small boy peeking out from behind Shou's purple flowing clothes.
What the child said however... was not so expected.
"Akihiko-niisan?" Katsu asked, an expression of confusion on his face.
Inwardly he knew exactly what the boy was getting at however.
Politely, Azriel knelt to the kid's level and held out a hand. "Hajimemashite. Katsumi desu. Douzo Yoroshiku..." he raised an eyebrow, wanting to know what the child's name was.
Even though he already knew it.
Strangely, he gave the boy his real name. It was another small barb directed toward Izo, but also a sign that something in the bat had changed. Ko wasn't going to be the only one with Azriel's real name soon...
Because he intended to announce the name of "Katsumi" to the world.
"Matsumoto" however... would be a sealed secret that no amount of torture would ever be able to produce.
Standing a bit to the side, Naoko was almost ready to dash over, grab the boy, and spirit him away upstairs. But that would look bad. Very bad. Angering the spider was not on the blond's list of things to do today.
But... Ko...
His fingers flexed slightly, hidden by his long sleeves. It took every ounce of willpower to just stand there.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:28 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 was very surprised when Ko let out that name. He had NEVER seen Azriel without makeup but he did look a bit like Narcissus. Maybe even more so without the makeup. It was uncanny. But when Azriel introduced himself by another name, Shou was stunned. Was this Azriel's real name? Was this really Azriel? Something was different...very different. Either way, he hoped that Ko wouldn't say anything else that would be a bit...awkward.
"Hajimemashite, Ko desu. Douzo Yoroshiku onegaishimasu." Ko replied with a wondering smile upon his face. He reached out and shook Katsumi's hand with a small boy's squeeze. "Kat...Katsumi-niisan! You look like a friend of mine." He tried to remember act sick but he was a little excited upon seeing one so much like Akihiko. "Do you sing? Do you play music?"
"OH my...Ko! So many questions. I apologize for my nephew. He's had a cold and he just getting a little antsy from being in bed." Shou responded quickly trying to get Ko to quiet down a little. However, he knew he couldn't just rush the child off the bed while there were introductions being made.
Izo definitely noticed Katsumi's choice in introduction. It rankled him a little but Izo had chosen to allow Katsumi to define himself. Even if it wasn't in the ways Izo might have wanted. However, when Shou tried to cover for his nephew, Izo interjected. "It's alright Shou-san. Ko-kun is not being a problem. I've been very curious to meet the boy anyway. And seeing that our paths haven't seemed to cross then maybe this is the most opportune moment...eh?"
"Mm...yes I suppose so but he does have a cold and I wouldn't want either one of you catching it." Shou added trying to be cordial as they spoke.
The old spider smiled because he knew he had Shou trapped with this one. And Naoko wouldn't dare to move. "We met briefly once. Ko-kun. But I'm Matsumoto Izo. Shou works for my company, Smash. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Ko nodded but didn't get any closer to Izo. He knew enough to be cautious from small things he had overheard but he didn't say anything bad. "Douzo Yoroshiku onegaishimasu." he answered Izo politely.
"That is a very different style for you...mm....Azriel-san...Or would you prefer..mm.. Katsumi-san? Shou questioned politely trying not to be rude as he showed them to the fine decorated great room as he picked up his long boots along the way. God knew right now he wasn't happy to have to do all the laces. No right now he wanted slipons so they could just leave!
Meanwhile, Haru watched everything. He couldn't rush them off so he waited patiently. He knew that if Shou and Izo hit the wrong note they'd go head to head and he didn't want that to happen in Ko's presence. Haru knew that Shou could hold his own against Izo but this situation wasn't an easy one. He glanced over at Naoko hoping the young man could keep himself contained.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:25 am
Katsumi smiled as the boy asked questions, while at the same time... his pupils moved very very slightly, shrinking in then getting larger than before, though not greatly noticeable. "Yes I do sing, but I can't play music I'm afraid. I don't know how." the bat answered politely, pulling bits and pieces of things from the child's eyes that on couldn't normally glean. "But I look like a friend of yours, hmm?" Azriel put his hands on his hips and leaned in conspiratorially. "Bet that'd be Narcissus-san, ne? People always say I look like him." the young man winked, his eyes back to normal now.
Two things had stuck out at him with Ko.
The first... being the child wasn't sick at all.
The second... was that aside from the hair and contacts, because yes Azriel could tell the boy's eyes weren't that color normally... the reader had to pierce through contacts... this boy didn't resemble Shou in the slightest.
Katsu was crafty and cunning... but it seemed the mercurial peacock was as well. If Ko was 'sick' then the boy couldn't go to dinner or the party... and if the boy wasn't any relation to Shou...
Azriel was certain that this was the missing boy Izo had been looking for. He was also quite certain that finding this out might've been the reason the spider brought him along in the first place.
Crafty b*****d...
Standing, the vocalist smiled to Shou. "I've had a change of heart in a few things regarding the path of my career recently, so you can call me whichever you'd prefer, Shou-san. My fans will know my real name soon enough." his gaze flickered to Naoko, again his eyes doing that same thing only just barely perceptible. "I figured that a stage name should be that... left for the stage. A true name though... that's something people can put a bit more faith and trust in, don't you think?"
Damn the pianist was easy to read... easier than the boy even. But something lurked in the pianist that wasn't wanting to be touched... and so, for now, Azriel backed off.
The bat came into the great room, taking in the decor. "You do have very different tastes than I do, Shou-san. But I can't say it's not beautiful. Are these things you've collected personally?" Katsumi asked, taking the time for small talk since they had to wait for Shou to get his laces tied up. Again however he glanced to Naoko. "I promise I won't bite, NAKO-san."
For a second, the pianist stalled out. He was still hanging back, still keeping himself from spiriting Ko away up the stairs. Bad enough Izo was here but then this Azriel... something about his eyes put Naoko on edge in a bad way. Noticing though that his silence and stiff body were going noticed, he walked forward to stand behind the sofa.
"Really? I thought you might, being a bat of the stage and all."
Azriel laughed, tapping one long black nail against his cheek. "Afraid the kitten will be a bat's snack?" he asked.
That word brought the darkness over Naoko's eyes again, but he couldn't act on it... not here... not with Izo...
Yet Katsu's attention fluttered away to Haru then. "I'm surprised to see you again, Yamada-san." he spoke politely with a smile. "You were so busy last time. Let me guess... babysitter tonight? Shame... Shou-san making you miss the holiday."
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:53 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
The boy grinned then pretended to sneeze and turn his head away from the guest. "I knew you could. I can hear it in your voice. Really? But..." he looked down at Katsumi's hands. "I know you can play." He glanced up at Katsumi, you've got the right fingers." He reached over and picked up Katsumi's hand and spread the palm on his own. "See! Long fingers. Mine are still growing but Uncle Shou says I'll have long fingers too. They are magic! I can teach you how to play!"
"Oh my....Ko...I'm sure Katsumi-san doesn't have time for you to teach him how to play. He's and upcoming star and really quite a busy man." inserted Shou quickly as he sat on the couch lacing up his shoes as quickly as he could.
"I don't know if he's too busy to learn something from the young boy." Izo said with a grin, "I wouldn't mind hearing the lad play."
Shou didn't say a word to that comment changing over to answer Katsumi's "A change of heart? Mmm...well I suppose that it depends on the way you look at the stage and life. I doubt I'm ever off the stage at all." Shou said with a slight smile with his mask perfectly in place.
"No, you practically lived on it from the get go. And that makes me and Smash quite pleased." Izo chuckled thinking that it was true. The peacock lived the part and his fans were crazy for it. "Although your fans drive me crazy."
"My Bees are dedicated." responded Shou with a confident gaze. He really was proud of the fans he had garnered.
"Your Bees are that. Yes...and .they spend the most money on promotional goods. Also, I keep hearing hints that Naoko-kun is putting out a kimono line? Is this idea spawn from the fans flocking to the Circus Charity event you where you gave away your designer's kimono that was like the one created for Naoko-kun?" questioned Izo as he leaned back in a plush chair patiently waiting.
"Ah...I think the kimono line Naoko is creating is his own inspiration. Am I right, Naoko?" Shou looked over his shoulder to ask the younger man not far behind him.
"Yes, most of these I've collected. Every couple years I like to do something different and redecorate a room. Lately I've fallen for Indian inspired fashions but every room is a bit different in cultural tastes. It inspires my music to have collectibles that are fascinating to look at." Shou said as he finished with the first boot and pulled on the second.
Haru stepped forward beside Naoko. The young man would feel the strong calm of the assistant as Haru turned his gaze upon Katsu. His eyes locked on to Katsu's but as always, unreadable. And impenetrable fortress. "Yes, well, I'm busy making Shou's performance top notch behind the scenes. Team 5 doesn't afford mistakes." He returned fire on Katsumi after all the targeted recent comments. He didn't fear Azriel. "It's really no problem at all, gives me plenty of extra time to work on Shou's next TV date after the New Years and coordinate with a few venues overseas before they get off work for New Years Eve." He smiled politely at Azriel with each well placed point.
Izo didn't add a single comment because he wouldn't dis profit. In fact, he had to chuckle under his breath. He hated Haru but the man was like an efficient machine when it came to Shou's world. If only Azriel's tean had such talented dedication.
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