A/N: …. That was quick. Didn't think that I would come up with a new story this quickly. Oh well, that's kind of a lie XD Seriously, even before I wrote my first fanfic, this story was on my mind. But I never actually wrote it… Until today. This one will be a mix of 7 hours ahead and a little pain but with a lot more drama in it, so be prepared! I'll wait a week maybe, before I upload the next chapters (I haven't finished all of them yet XD) and because I want to… «tease» you guys…
*thats wat she said*
But otherwise, plz be patient and plz enjoy the first chapter! ;3
Woah. Finally here, eh? God, I'm already starting to feel nervous! For the 600th time, I looked at the sign that was printed on the middle of the porch. «Crescendo Academy; Tokyo's one and only Musical Academy.» Oooooh, I feel them shivers! I tightened my hand around the strap of my bag. I've worked so hard for this, and finally… the oppurtunity is right in front of me! I almost feel like I'm not worth it. No, I can't say that! I took a deep breath and forced myself to walk by the porch, towards the entrance.
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Wow, there are so many students here! I looked around in the hallway, completely packed with people. All genders, from 19 to early twenties, I think. Resting my eyes on a group of girls, standing by some kind of vending machine. They're so stylish! I mean, they're totally rocking those checkered skirts and black knee socks! Crud, I know I should've worn something cuter… I sadly looked down at my purple top with spaghetti-straps and my knee-long, white and flowy skirt. Right beside the crowd of girls, I saw the reception. Guess I should ask for a map.
«Excuse me? Can I have a map, please?» I politely told the fine-looking lady behind the desk. «Ah, you must be a freshman! Your name?» she asked. «Ayumi Shinozaki,» I said. She nodded while messing around underneath her desk, a little absentmindely. She still has everything in order, even though so many new students have come. That would've been avoided if there weren't that many who wanted to study here. Thank God I got in…
She handed me a map and said: «Your class is in room 3A, at the 2nd floor. But first, there'll be a gathering for the freshmen in the assembly hall. Good luck!» «Thank you very much!» I said gratefully and looked to the right. A lot of students were going inside a huge room. The doors that led them to the room had a sign on them, saying: «Assembly Hall.» Well, that was easy! With the adrenaline pumping through my veins, my legs were shaking so badly that I tumbled and fell down on the floor.
«Oww…» I whined out. No no no, did I twist my ankle?! I tried moving my foot, searching for possible pain. It only hurts a bit… I'll survive. I brushed away some dirt from my skirt and tried to get up, before I heard a hoarse, yet gentle voice saying:
«Are you alright?»
I looked up, only to meet the most beautiful eyes I'd ever seen.
I couldn't even say anything when the blonde boy with the piercing pupils had reached out his arm towards me. My heart beat loudly in my chest as I stammered out: «Yeah… Thank you.» I shyly grabbed his hand, letting his strong and burly arm lift me up from the floor. My, he's really tall…
«Hehe… Sorry. I'm just really nervous, since it's my first day and all…» I said. He put his hands in his pockets and smiled casually while saying: «No kidding. It's my first day too.» I pressed my lips together, hiding an embarrassed smile. Even the way he talks is so attractive! He's really boyish… Casual, kind… He even smells really nice!
«Well… I'll see you around, then!» I said, clutching my hands against my chest and clumsily ran towards the assembly room. I just don't know what to do in that kind of situation. With such handsome boy… The easiest thing to do is just run away from the scene. I really hope he doesn't think I'm a weirdo now! «Be careful!» I heard him yell after me. I felt my cheeks grow warm when I heard that. I didn't want to admit it to myself, but I wished from the bottom of my heart that I would meet him again sometime.
What the hell am I feeling…?
…
Disappointed, I went upstairs to the 2nd floor when the gathering was over. I didn't see the boy I met earlier… Dang it! He was so cool! I sighed, but my face lit up when I saw the door with a sign, saying: «3A.» Alright… This is it! I took a deep breath and went inside.
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Oooh, it's like the classes in high school! But with way more desks! Our teacher, who was a young female sitting by her desk and preparing some documents. When she heard me walking in, she turned to me, smiled and said: «Welcome! Please, have a seat.»
Most of the students were already seated and they were all staring at the tiny girl who had just entered the room. I gave them a shy smile and hurriedly went to the first empty seat I found. After the awkwardness finally ended, the girl who sat next to me, turned to me and whispered: «You sure are a treat for people's eyes, huh?»
I turned my face to the side to look at her, seeing a really sweet-looking girl with big brown eyes and two curled pigtails hanging down on her shoulders. I was a bit surprised that she actually talked to me when she didn't even know me, but I felt really relieved too. This could be a great chance to make a friend here! Or, at least an acquantice.
«Really? I don't think there's anything special about me,» I said. The girl giggled and whispered: «Well, I didn't expect you to say "Yeah, I'm special and shit" either, considering how nice you look.» I laughed back at her comment and said: «I'm Ayumi Shinozaki.» The girl looked pleased at by the opening I gave her and replied back: «Seiko Shinohara. Wannabe composer.»
We stopped talking when the teacher clapped twice, making the entire bunch of students shut up.
«Welcome everyone! My name is Yui Shishido, and I will be teaching you some general genres in music. Otherwise, everyone have already signed up for specific studies such as singing, music composing and instrument lessons, right?»
Everyone nodded. In the application, you also had to apply for special lessons like singing and composing, including general lessons with our homeroom teacher. That was one of the things that made this academy special. I had applied for singing lessons, even though I were quite experienced with the piano and a little acoustic guitar too. But… singing was special. I have always loved singing. The way it makes me feel, I just… I kinda feel it in my fingertips.
«So, I figured that it would be nice if everyone could just introduce themselves! Let's start with you, on the end!» Yui sensei said and pointed at a boy on the end at the first row. I cocked my head to the side to see who it was and immediately froze when I recognized the blonde hair.
The boy got up and went next to Yui sensei. «I'm Yoshiki Kishinuma, and I'm gonna study composing and guitar playing,» he casually said. G-Geez, I'm getting nervous just looking at him! «Oh, it's that guy….» Seiko mumbled. «Huh, you know him?» I asked. Seiko nodded and explained: «We were classmates in high school. Or rather, rivals. But friends, I guess. We both want to be composers.»
Woah… Suddenly composing sounds so interesting! Noticing that I couldn't keep my eyes off him, Seiko grinned and whispered: «See something you like?»
I flinched and stuttered out: «W-What?! I just think he's kinda cool, that's all!» She laughed and started smacking her desk while laughing. I bit my lip. He's cool, yeah… And really good-looking. And really nice.
«Really? Would you mind playing a bit for us?» Yui sensei asked and pulled out a guitar from underneath her desk. He looked surprised, but grabbed the guitar and prepared his fingers. I didn't expect much from him, which led to my amazement when he almost violently played the acoustic guitar. His eyes were half-lidded and he slightly swung back and forth to the song as his fingers swiftly moved across the strings. The short minute seemed like hours. The second after he played the last tone, everybody including Yui sensei gave him a roaring applause.
«My goodness, how amazing! You're very talented, Kishinuma-san!» Yui sensei blurted out. He scratched the back of his neck and put the guitar down. Huh…? Could it be that he's shy? «Right, he's really good at playing the guitar. But his social skills… He's kinda quiet, but he's nice when he's talking,» Seiko said. Ah… It's weird, since he seemed really sociable when he helped me earlier.
Before I knew it, it was already my turn to introduce myself. I gulped and got up on my feet, walking towards Yui sensei. My legs were slightly shaking when I saw the entire class staring at me. I took a deep breath and said as calmly as I could: «My name is Ayumi Shinozaki, and… I'm going to study singing. I just really love singing and I've been told that I'm good.»
Gosh, I hope I didn't make a fool of me! Especially not in front of Kishinuma-kun… «Ah, is that so? Do you want to sing for us?» Yui sensei asked. My breath hitched and my back froze. I get embarrassed just performing in front of my parents! But… I have to take risks if I want to become a singer! I slowly nodded and asked the class: «Do you guys… have any song suggestions?»
The students looked at each other, some of them whispering. Some time did pass, before Kishinuma-kun raised his hand. Oh no, why did he have to come with one!? Alright… Stay calm… «Yes? Um… Kishinuma-kun, right?» I said. He breathed out a laugh and said:
«My soul, your beats, by Lia.»
Oh… My heart started fluttering when I heard the title. He cocked his head to the side and asked: «Do you even know the lyrics? The song is really hard to sing too, y'know.» I giggled and said: «I do. It's actually one of my dear favourites. And I'm willing to take a challenge!» He looked surprised at my answer but smirked and allowed me to start. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, trying to imagine the place being completely empty.
Just me…
No one else…
Just me, singing in my room with the door locked…
Those thoughts were ringing in my head while I was forming out the words with my lips and voice. This is what I mean when I say that I can feel the music in my fingertips. I just feel like the music goes through my entire body and I become an instrument. After singing out the last word and finally opened my eyes, everyone looked completely stunned.
«Woah…» Seiko breathed out. I looked downwards when I felt my cheeks getting red and getting even redder when I heard an enormous applause fill the classroom. «Oh my goodness, you have such a gorgeous voice!» Yui sensei almost yelled out. «Th-Thank you very much…» I shyly said and quickly went back to my seat.
«Holy mother have mercy! I can't believe you can sing like that!» Seiko whispered. I gave her a crooked smile and twiddled my thumbs. «Even guitar-god seemed completely stunned,» she said and gave me a mischevious grin.
I blushed at her quote. I guess… I want him to think that I'm a good singer… Maybe I sort of have a crush on him…? No, I shouldn't fall in love with someone so quickly! He could be a really horrendous person on the inside, who knows?! But, still…
… I want to know more about Yoshiki Kishinuma.
A/N: Alright, plz review your thoughts on the first chapter! Like I said, I have to finish the other chapters before I update this story, so just remain patient everyone! UNTIL THEN ;3