DISCLAIMER: Jerry Yan loves AiAi DelasAlas.
: I do not own Inu Yasha. (it owns me). I do not own Bench/. () The plot is mine mine mine (at least I own something… XD)
AU. A younger Kaede is shown here (probably 30). Ages are the same for the other characters. (Sango 16, Miroku 19, etc)
This is for Flown, who was the first person to email me a review thru Yakusoku to Negai. (wala lang.. it's just different if they email you to just say that they love your story.. XD) Thank you so much! ü
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This starts in Sango's POV
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In My Life
First Impressions
"You have a guesting on Today! 9am tomorrow, then a lunch meet for the movie you're going to be in at Teddy's." Kaede, my manager said. "I'll see you at 7"
"Ok. Thanks." I muttered into the receiver. I looked up at the wall clock. 1:30. dang. I quickly went upstairs to get some sleep.
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I yawned. It's 6 am and I'm on my way to the studio. I had only gotten four hours of sleep.
6:50. I parked my car, then went inside.
"Sango!" Kaede said, coming towards me
"Hey." I said, giving her an air kiss
"You're early as usual. Did you even sleep?"
"A bit." I said, giving her a small smile.
"Here," she ushered me into the dressing room. "You have a quick practice interview at 8:25, the shoot is at nine. We'll go straight to Teddy's after your interview."
"Mornin' honey." Jakotsu, my make up artist and hairdresser said, gesturing toward the chair.
"Morning Jakotsu." I said, sitting on the said chair.
"Did you hear? They said Kagura Yashite is an adopted child.." he started on his daily gossip.
By 8:15, I was already made up. I was wearing a long black jean skirt, black boots, a black tube top and a jean jacket that reached up to my elbows. I had on these silver dangling star earrings, and a heart locket. (It was a gift from my brother, Kohaku), silver bangles and a black cap. My hair was loose.
"Sango-chan! Lovely as always!" A voice called out.
"Kagome-chan! Hi!" I said, turning to face her, grinning
Kagome Higurashi. My friend and co-actress. She's also Kaede's talent.
"Umm.. excuse me, Miss Yorikawa?"
"Yes?" I said
"Interview practice."
"Right. I'll talk to you later." I told Kagome.
"Sure. Good luck!"
She slipped into the dressing room and I followed the messenger to the studio.
~@~@#~Miroku~@~@#~
I switched the TV on, turning it on 'Today!' My leading lady for the new movie we were going to shoot was supposed to have an interview there today. I took a bite of my French toast.
"And today, we'll start off with an interview with rising star, Sango Yorikawa!" the perky host said
Applause.
Then she came in from the back, smiling.
I stopped chewing.
She was beautiful.
But then.. was she like most celebrities out there? Vases without brains?
"So Sango," The host began as Sango sat down on one of the couches in the set.
"How do you feel being called the next 'Akito Ara'?'"
"Well.. It's really flattering, since Akito-san is a great actress.. but then, I don't want to be tagged as 'the next Akito Ara", I want to be known for my own style in acting."
The host nodded. "Your show on ANS is nearly reaching it's ending, we heard. Why? It's one of the highest rating shows on TV."
"Yes, we just finished shooting it last night.. or rather, this morning. The cast agrees that it's better to end the series now that it's on top than to end it when the ratings are low. Plus, this is probably the last teeny-bopper role I'll have. I'm switching to more serious roles."
"I see. Why so?"
"Why not?" Sango smiled. "I can't be a teeny bopper forever. Besides, ANS is also launching its 10th 'Fresh Faces', so you'll have more of them."
"Fresh Faces, as most people know, is the launching of new aspiring stars into showbiz, and is launched every other year. Sango herself was a member of the 9th batch." The host told the camera. "What will you be doing now that your show is over?"
"Well, I will be in a movie soon, so watch out for that. I've also signed a contract to endorse Bench/."
"Care to tell us about the movie?"
"It's working title is 'With You', and it's a dramatic love story. That's all I can say for now."
"Okay. Now, before we take a break, a question I'm sure many young men are asking. Are you in a relationship right now?"
She laughed. It was a nice laugh.. a sweet one.
"No, I'm not. I'm sure you've heard this a lot of times, but I'm focusing on my career now. My career and my brother are my priorities. Besides, in this time, it's hard to tell whether someone really likes you, or they just really like your money."
"Sir? Your bath is ready."
Oh right. Tearing my gaze away from the screen, I called Hojo.
"Record this interview. I'll watch it when I get back."
~@~@#~Sango~@~@#~
"Thank you, Sango for being with us today." The host said as a messenger came with a bouquet.
"Thanks for having me here." I replied, smiling. I mouthed 'thanks' to the messenger.
"When we come back, What's hot and What's not! Stay tuned!"
"….. And cut!"
I had a quick thank you session with the team then went to the dressing room.
Jakotsu retouched my hair and make up, then I went to look for Kagome and Kaede.
"Sango! Good interview. Let's leave now, Gil wants to talk to you about your part in his movie." Kaede said
"What is my part anyway? I'm a supporting, right? And.. did you say 'Gil'? THE Gil?? Directing the movie?"
"Yes, Gil. THE Gil." Then Kaede smiled. An-I-know-something-you-don't-know smile. Kagome had one too.
"What?" I asked, distracted
"We'll tell you on the way. Let's go!"
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"I'm WHAT? With WHO?" I demanded
"Dear, I thought you'd be happy.." Kaede muttered
"You have the lead role along with Fukijara Miroku!! Imagine, the famous, best-looking actor in Japan is your leading man.. " Kagome sighed dreamily
My heart sank. "Me..?" I said
Little ol' me, heading a movie with a very famous actor? And on top of that, I was going to be directed by an award winning director?
This is insane!
"You've got to be kidding me.." I muttered, still in a state of shock
"Nope. Sorry." Kagome grinned.
"I thought you wanted a movie break?" Kaede asked
"Well yeah, I do, but I never thought that I would play a lead role in my first movie and have a famous actor with me.. "
"Sango, Gil handpicked YOU for the movie. And you know Gil's reputation. He only picks the best."
I calmed down a bit. I was way nervous, but also excited.
We finally arrived at Teddy's.
Big restaurant, that serves almost anything. There were only a few people though, as it was a weekday.
Once inside, Kaede spotted Gil on a table next to the window, with Shippou-chan, who also works in ANS, Rin, then a woman who I guessed was the scriptwriter, some more people, who were probably the heads of the creativity, production, etc. teams. Kaede and Gil shook hands.
"Ah, there you are." Gil said, taking my hand. "You'll meet your man in a—never mind, he's here." He said, looking out the window. "Sit, sit."
We sat. Then HE came in.
"Good morning, Gil, ladies." Fukijara said. He sat across me. He was wearing a white polo shirt and khaki pants.
God, he's cute.
"Miroku, this is Sango. Sango, this is Miroku." Gil introduced.
We shook hands.
"A pleasure to meet you, my lady." He said, and then he kissed my hand.
I blushed.
Then he looked at me and winked.
I was taken aback.
"Charmed," I replied, giving a fake smile.
Ugh! He's probably an I-can-have-any-girl-I-want type of guy.
Kagome came in, followed by someone with long, white hair. Inu-Yasha.
Once we were all seated, Kanna, the scriptwriter gave each of us binders. Our script.
"I'm sure you know what to do with those." She said.
"If you'll open to the 2nd page, you'll see the characters, along with the actor who plays them." Gil said "Now then. This is Shippou, Rin, Inu Yasha, Kagome, Sango and Miroku." He nodded to each of us as he said their names. "Shooting schedules are also listed there, just call if there are questions. Now. How 'bout some lunch?"
TBC
AN:
*You know that hat J. Lo wears? That's the one
And if some of you might be confused about the "She's also Kaede's talent." Talent is what they call people that appear on TV working under somebody (i.e. manager, etc). You can even use that call extras that appear on commercials.
Since there's no kazaana and stuff here, they might be a bit ooc.
Aiyt, now review, pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!!!
Oh yeah, for Hojo fans out there, I'm sorry!! I didn't mean to make him Miroku's butler, I just didn't want to add new characters to the story.. gomen gomen!
*hides under a rock*
*from under the rock*
please review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll love you forever if you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!