SOMEONE LIKE YOU
Disclaimer: Skip Beat! and the songs used herein do not belong to me. I own only the plot.
PROLOGUE
An undisclosed time in the future
"And at the top spot is... Fuwa Sho's newest single, SOMEONE LIKE YOU! Well! I'd say that there are no surprises for this month, right, Michiko?"
"I absolutely agree, Ryo! It's Fuwa's fifth consecutive number one single in a row, and I have to say, he really is going from strength to strength! This delicious sneak peek he has offered us from the impending release of his new album is just too different from his usual devil-may-care musical style and it truly 'showcases his evolution as a musician', to quote his own words! And in my words... 'Wow!'"
"Yes, a stunning deviation from his usual rock-n-roll tunes and power ballads, isn't it? He delivers yet again, but we shouldn't be shocked; it is Fuwa Sho, after all. I think all of us can recall the Vie Ghoul incident from some years back. He has just proven again that he didn't reach the top just by luck alone!"
"Mmhmm. Very true! And I'm not dissing his older songs, Ryo, you know I'm a Fuwa fan myself-"
"-yes, i remember, didn't you once bring all his CDs in your collection to our set when we did that special with him?"
"-but honestly speaking, SOMEONE LIKE YOU, when placed next to his older singles, such as PRISONER for example, well! It really shows how far he has grown musically!"
"I get what you mean, SOMEONE LIKE YOU is so stripped down in comparison that it should feel simple and plain next to an unabashed rock ballad like PRISONER. But instead the very minimalist feel of it increases the intense poignancy of the lyrics and the melody!"
"Ah Ryo, you sly thing, I can see your inner fanboy emerging too! I'm sure the audience are getting tired of our babbling. What is this song that is so good, they must be thinking! So without further ado, we're going to show the PV of SOMEONE LIKE YOU. Please enjoy-"
Click.
"Oh, Shotaro..."
A/N: New fic, after a long long hiatus, in a fandom where I've been an avid lurker circa 2007. Please review. Am in the midst of spring finals now, but will work on this when I find the time, or am too lazy to swot. Cheers.
PS. Also, am in need of a beta reader. Any kind soul volunteering?