CHAPTER ONE
The yorozuya were at home, doing their usual afternoon routine, Gin was watching Ketsuno-ana's new's report, Shinpachi was out at an Otsuu fan club meeting and Kagura was taking sadaharu for a walk, but she did'nt exactly take him for a walk, cuz, she never got him past the door, so instead, she stayed back at yorozuya hq, watching the news report with Gin.
''Why does Gin-chan even watch this stuff?" She was sprawled on the couch '' it's so boring uh-huh''
''Shut up!" Gintoki yelled at her for calling the news, reported by his dear Ketsuno, boring ''If you don't want to watch it, then find something else to do, I don't remember asking you to watch it''
Kagura did nothing but lie on the couch, pouting her mouth in annoyance. Fortunately for her, shinpachi had just returned, along with a customer.
''I'm back!" Shinpachi said as he stepped inside ''and there's a customer with me''
Shinpachi led the customer to a couch where he sat down, then he went to take a seat next to Kagura on the other couch.
''Gin-san, didn't you hear me?, I said we have a customer'' shinpachi called to Gin, who was still watching the news report
''Sorry, he's not usually like this'' shinpachi apologised on Gin's behalf to the customer, then got up, grabbed the remote control and switched off the t.v., forcing Gin to attend to the customer
''What do you want?" Gin blurted out in annoyance
''I'll start by introducing myself'' the customer began '' my name is Daisuke Takaguchi, I'm a movie producer''
''A movie producer?" Kagura repeated
''Daisuke Takaguchi?, never heard of you'' Gin said gruffly''
''Well, I've just recently joined the industry, so it's understandable if you haven't heard of me before, I haven't exactly produced a movie yet''
''So?, do you have a job for us or not?" Gin asked, not caring about about what the customer had just said
''Of course ''
''Well spit it out!" Kagura folded her arms impatiently
'' I have an idea for a movie that'll boost my career to the top'' he began '' I call it, the cute, the cool and the nerdy''
The trio stared at him blankly and an akward silence followed
''So what do you think?" He looked at them expectantly ''brilliant isn't it?"
Their faces reddened before they broke into laughter,
''I've never heard of a more ridiculous title!" Kagura held her tummy while still laughing '' no wonder I've never heard of you!"
''I haven't finished '' he stated '' I'd want the three of you to be the main cast of the movie''
''What!" The three stopped laughing '' no way are we gonna star in that stupid movie!"
''I forgot to mention that I'll be paying you each, over 2 million yen, apart from the money you'll earn after the movie is finished''
The atmosphere changed suddenly, ''2-2-2 million yen!"
He nodded
''I'll be happy to take this Job, sir'' Gin said to the customer, his mood changed over the amount of money he was going to earn
''It's good to see you're all pleased with it'' he said to the three, who truly, were ready to do anything for that amount of money
''I have to ask, have any of you had any experience in acting'' Daisuke asked
''Come to think of it, no'' shinpachi replied
''Well, that won't do'' Daisuke shook his head '' I can't hire you if you can't act''
''We'll take acting lessons!" Kagura said
''Yeah, I'm a natural, I'll be a pro actor in no time'' Gin assured him
''Okay then, but one more thing''
''What's that?" Shinpachi asked
''I'll assign each of you with the roles you're going to have in the movie'' he pulled out a piece of paper ''Sakata-san will be the cute, Kagura-chan will be the cool and Shimura-san will be the...''
''The nerdy'' shinpachi sighed
''We promise to train ourselves and be the best actors we can be'' Gin said ''we won't let you down''
''Good, I'll see you in two weeks time then'' he said, then left. And the three went on with their day.
The next day, the yorozuya were having breakfast, when there was a knock at the door
''Coming '' shinpachi said before going to open the door
As he opened the door, he saw a delivery man holding a medium sized package,
''Can I help you?" Shinpachi asked
''Yes, I have a package for the yorozuya ''
''That's us ''shinpachi replied
''Okay, please sign here'' he gave shinpachi a clipboard on which he signed, ''and here is your package''
''Thank you'' shinpachi said and then went back in
''Oi, shinpachi, who was it?"Gintoki called from his desk
''A delivery from...'' he looked at the box, for the name of the person who had sent them the package ''Takaguchi-san''
''Eh?, let me see ''Kagura dragged the package from shinpachi's hand and set it on the table
''What could it be?" Shinpachi asked, curious
''D'you think it's a life time supply of food '' Kagura's face lit up as she asked the question
''Uh, I'm pretty sure it isn't '' shinpachi chuckled
''Well, the only way to find out is to open it'' Gintoki got up and came to the table, where he cut the package open with a razor. Then the three peered inside, curious of what was there, Gin pulled something out, it was make-up, he threw that on the couch, then brought something else out of the package, it was a dress, that had the designs that were on his usual clothing, after eying it a bit, he threw that on the couch as well, and continued bringing out the things in the box. Shinpachi picked up the items Gin threw on the couch, and stared in surprise at them.
''Gin-san'' shinpachi called
The samurai looked at him in response, '' what?"
Shinpachi held up the dress and make-up kit, and Gintoki stared in shock as well at what he saw, written on a small piece of paper that was stuck on the dress, was this: Konnichiwa, Sakata-san, I took the liberty of buying your costumes for the movie, great right?, keep in mind that you'll have to stay in character for the next two weeks, if you go out of character even once, the deal is off, how will I know when you go out of character?, well, that's for me to know and for you to probably never find out, and also, staying in character means wearing the outfits and acting the part, so-uh, GOOD LUCK!.
''TEME!" Gintoki violently tore the note and then burned them, ( with a fire blower that came out of nowhere) , into untraceable particles.
Kagura at the time was admiring her outfit, which she thought was cool, while shinpachi was sulking as he looked at his clothes.
MEANWHILE...
At the shinsengumi hq, the top three, Kondo Isao, Hijikata Toushirou and Okita Sougo, were in a meeting with someone who came to them in need of their services.
''So, Takaguchi-san'' Kondo began the conversation ''you said you were in need of our help, what can we do for you?''
''Well...'' he started with a grin '' I'd like you to spy on some people for me?"
''Are you sure you're at the right place?'' Hijikata arched a brow '' we don't do that kind of work for civilians, not unless the people you want us to spy on are suspected criminals''
''Yeah, that kind of job will be suitable for the yorozuya'' Kondo added '' you should go to them''
''But you see...those are the people I want you to spy on''
''What!, why?"
''I always knew they were criminals'' Okita said ''so when do you want me to kill 'em?"
''I don't want you to kill anybody, and they're not criminals, I just want you guys to keep an eye on them'' he told them '' all for a good price ''
''That won't be necessary, we get paid by the government'' Kondo said
''Alright then, so will you help me?"
The men exchanged looks and came to a conclusion '' we'll help you ''
''Good, to make it easier, I'd like it if you each spied on one particular person''
''I'll watch china'' Okita offered, with every intention to cause her 'unexplainable' demise.
''Okay, Hijikata-san, you'll spy on Sakata-san ''
''WHAT!, NO!"
''And lastly, Kondo-san, you'll spy on Shimura-san''
''Hai'' kondo replied
Takaguchi went on to explain eerything else, about the acting, the roles and so on. After the briefing, the three shinsengumi members set out to do their part, and Takaguchi went back to his place.
''And so begins my masterpiece'' he grinned
Yatta!, I'm done with the first chappie, I'm hoping for some reviews to motivate me to keep writing, so PLEASE!, review after reading,
Thank you very much!.