Bet In Your Heart
By: BeansJeans624
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Uta No Prince Sama in any form.
A/N. The plot, story, and the OC's that I have used were the few things I owned in this story. It's my first time to write so, pardon me for any typographical errors and wrong grammar English is not my native language. But I'm willing to learn from my mistakes.
CHAPTER I- Home Coming
"Thank you for letting us be with you tonight", Tokiya said while trying to catch his breath after the group's upbeat performance. The spectators' excitement reaches its peak upon hearing the voice of dark-blue hair idol with turquoise-blue eyes
"Be with us until the end, my ladies" it was Ren on his lapel microphone putting his pointer finger and middle finger together on his lips, kiss lightly and tossing it to the air blowing an air kiss to the audience and winked. Some girls fainted at the sight of Ren's flirting gesture. Oh, how they love this gorgeous idol's antics. It makes their hearts pump so wild. It doesn't matter if they wait for hours before their concert just to get a glimpse of him. With his charms and looks he is no doubt responsible in establishing a huge fan base in entire Japan who supports Starish events.
Another idol grace the stage to feast the crowd's eyes "May the muses spread their blessings upon you all" as Cecil cheered. Fangirls went crazy and screaming Starish names overpower the sound of music and drums. "Cecil-sama! take me home with you" fans are shouting waving their light sticks up high in the air. His mystical impressions and childlike spirit personality collaborate with other member's individuality make Starish as a number 1 name in every household.
Then here comes Masato "As our last act, we would like to have a little request from you. It will be our pleasure if you will sing out our song together. "Are you ready"?
The audience begins to count five, four, three, two, and one. And the melody of Yumeoibito e no Symphony began to strain.
While members of the group slowly go down the stage one by one to find a girl who will they serenade of the song. The chosen one began to swoon, great admiration all over their faces. They will never forget this night as long as they live.
Starish gave their all to sing that song full of love and emotions. As if they were singing in front of the person whom they treasured in the deepest corner of their hearts. To the girl who changed their lives literally and brought them together. Each member looked at the fangirls they chose to sing. How stupid they were comparing her in every girl they met. Starish shook their heads and continue to sing, they always have the same thought when it comes to that girl. They have to keep moving forward, little by little. And have to keep it in their heads; the past will never come back, after all.
Little did they know they were being observed by someone from the crowd. Standing not far from the stage where the group performs. A shadow from the past. Eye with honeyed-golden iris, with a little tint of green in the pupil watching them intently. Like a lion hunting for food at night. Observing and stalking its prey without the threat of detection.
Hands shoved into the brown jacket, hoodie hood covering the head and partly the face, not wanting yet to reveal its presence. A small sigh release from that shadow's mouth "They bet on me once as if I'm just a horse in a race". A sudden sharp pain stabbed at the shadow's heart. "I can't believe they did that to me. It's unforgivable!" The song was finished and the Starish group was descending on the back of the stage.
The young man who was standing at the side sighed and said "I can see you're more than ready". The shadow slowly nodded its head and said in a bored tone "Yeah, I've waited for this time. Who would guess that the "spring song" with "seven waves" has finally come home? After 3 years, we will continue the bet they have started. And I'll also enter the game this time. It's gonna be fun, like a rollercoaster ride, isn't it?" The man took a deep breath while adjusting his spectacles to make his sight clearer "Whatever you say. Just make it sure you don't lose grip in the steering wheel or else you will end up losing again."
He threw a blank stare at the shadow beside him. "And if that happens, I will pretend that I'm not working for you. Since I don't intend on serving, pathetic people who cannot put their past angst in life behind. "Come now, we have to prepare". They walk at the other side of an arena. The shadow silently laugh. "I'll own the last laugh, you'll see!" And once more before disappearing in the dark the shadow turn its head in where the Starish exited "ITS SHOWTIME!"
Otoya Ittoki P.O.V
It was the night after Chichibu Night festival. (Chichibu Yomatsuri) Chichibu festival is one of the three biggest floats festivals in Japan during the month of December. The night was a little bit chilly and windy outside. But this kind of weather didn't stop the fandom from different places to gather in the open ground arena to support their idol groups for the Chichibu Freedom Concert-One Night Only.
It was a thanksgiving concert for the fruitful year hosted by top three television networks in Japan and sponsored by leading entertainment agencies. Iconic singers from different music genres ask to perform representing their respective agencies.
Starish and Quartet Night represents the Saotome Agency in this event. To be chosen in performing in Chichibu Freedom Concert-One-Night-Only is like a dream come true for us. A freedom concert tribute for Idols and feel free to sing to their heart's contents without restrictions while showcasing their talents. It's all broadcast live both in televisions and all social media networks, too. This is how popular it is. A program that everyone watched like the New Year's countdown program, every new year's eve.
"That was overwhelming! I still felt fired up until now!" I said. We are heading to our senpais dressing room to say our regards.
"Yeah" it was Natsuki agreed with me. "That concert is really something; this is how I felt when we performed, in Uta Pri Awards night. Maybe because we still sung- "
"Stopped right there Natsuki!" Syo cut him off immediately. "You're insinuating something, again. Don't ruin the mood."
Natsuki just looked at him bluntly. "Im not"
I go in between the two to cool them off and distract them by looking for our composer. "Hey, I wonder where she is?"
Masato immediately asked the crews on the hallway if someone saw our composer. One of the cable man answered him that she's in the exclusive audience area with Hyuuga-sensie and Ringo-sensie.
"Well, I guess we will meet her after we greeted the senpais" and I gave a warning knock at the door before letting ourselves in. Quartet Night is not in their usual cool personas tonight. It's very strange to see them like this before their performance, I thought.
"Oi, is something wrong?. Is someone died? It's really gloomy in here". Asked Syo while making himself comfortable on the nearby couches.
Jinguji, who sits beside him, reprimanded him at once. "Ochibi-chan, don't be like that to our
senpais. Although it's a little bit late for them to feel a stage fright, I think it's okay to feel chickened sometimes ya know."
Quartet Night answered him with an annoyed look. Junguji waved his hand, trying to suppress his laughter, "Okay .okay. I got the answer I will shut my mouth here".
Long awkward silence loomed the room for no one dared to speak. Then we heard our senpais cell phone rings indicating that someone sent them a message. Every one of them read their own message while we observed them in one corner.
Quartet night turned pale. Faces were blank of emotions. Camus-senpai with a serious face as usual broke their silence for the first time. "She's really here, that woman".
Mikaze-senpai turned his head and looked at his band mate's direction, his stoic faced was seems to have lost in thoughts "I've never seen you so tense in our upcoming performance that you sweat. Are you worried not to meet her requirements? She's too stern when it comes to us."
Camus didn't bother to answer him back nor looked at him.
"All you have to do is sing her song with earnest. That's all she wants us to do, nothing more, nothing less." It was Kurosaki-senpai leans against the wall behind us while his hands in his pockets. I didn't notice his presence if he didn't speak right now.
"Why don't you practice what you preach?" Camus thundered. This time he points a finger towards to our senpai with spiky silver hair with pale skin "And you! What are you thinking asking her to do a duet song with you? What do you want to prove into the world, anyway? That you can level with her? Hah! You are a despicable fool!"
It seems that Camus-senpai composure lost at this time. "Not only that, you didn't have a chance to collaborate the song and practice with her. I'm warning you Kurosaki, mess with that song number and I'll break your neck!" His icy blue eyes glared at him that we also want to ache.
He walks towards where Rei-chan sitting "And as for you," he scoffed "Don't you dare trip where there is nothing to be tripped on, understood?!"
Mikaze-senpai agreed "Remember when you tripped on one of our live telecast? That's made her mad like a bull."
I wondered why Rei-chan was so quite all this time. Maybe he is also worried. Hey Reije are you listening to us. He nodded his head.
Tokiya spoke next, "That woman, you are talking about is she a music critic?" he inquired. "Ne, It's not normal for you to keep quiet, Rei-chan. Is that a departure from your normal antics?" I also added. Rei-chan looked at me and laughed at a goofy manner "Otoyan, Toki, don't be silly. Rei-chan is happy. We received a message from her and I realized that this day has finally come, I'm so happy that Nana has finally home! He beamed with a puppy dog eyes.
"She will watch us tonight and do a duet song with Ran-Ran.", and oh don't mind that three they just don't know how to express their feelings. We all missed her and Quartet Night couldn't exist without, Nana. She is a person who is so dear to, us". He spoke his last words in a serious voice that we begin to intrigue.
Masato cleared his throat, and then asked "By the way, who exactly is Nana?"
To our surprised Cecil answered Masato's question in a sharp voice. "She is Quartet Night's composer.
"Composer" everyone from Starish yelled except Cecil. "So, Quartet Night has a composer, I didn't know that," said Natsuki in a low voice.
"Of course we have. Ai implied in his usual calm voice. "She stayed a couple of years in U.S.A. as per Saotome's instructions".
"Now we know" replied Ren while rubbing his chin in amusement.
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! "Quartet Night we are ready for you" announced by the floor director at the other side of the door.
Kurosaki-senpai composed himself and opens the door slowly. Without looking at us he said "There's no way I'm going to mess with that song. Every song I sing with her is like a beautiful dream come true". Then the concert staff came and guided them at the back of the stage. Other members of Quartet Night followed him out of the room.
We left the Quartet Night standing near the back of the stage as we went to our place in the exclusive audience area not knowing we will be witnessing the biggest surprised in our lives.
To be continued…
A/N: Definition of bet by Merriam-Webster