*Plung*
The light indicating the airplane seatbelts had been turned off, and over the intercom a clear voice was heard advising that passengers were now welcome to walk freely in the cabins. Tokyia took a deep breath taking off his passenger seatbelt, while glancing out of the window watching the sun settle on the horizon.
"ICHINOSE-SAN!" Otoya wailed as he came up from behind. "Isn't this exciting! We are going to AMERICA!" he stated grinning waiting for an equally exciting reply from his roommate and STARISH comrade. "I am still in disbelief that Shining would even suggest something like this." Tokyia answered deep in thought. A deep voice from in front of them replied "We need to consider this an opportunity to look beyond Japan. None of us have been in America and with us getting ready to be on the World Stage at the Triple S we need to prepared to the potential growth of our fans." Masato advised in his calm manner. "Do you think Americans will like our music?" Otoya asked, his eyes looking up as if trying to find the answer in the cabin fans.
A stewardess had just made her way towards their seating areas in first class asking if anyone would like any refreshments. The beautiful long legged blonde stopped dead when a silky deep voice answered "Sparkling water, if you could my lady." Ren looks up at her with his beautiful azure eyes and a dazzling smile. The stewardess begins to flush as she answers with a nod. "Anyone else?" she stutters feeling her temperature rise as she attempts to not melt directly in the small walkway within the cabin. Ren merely grins having seen this reaction with many women before, he knew exactly what kind of affect he had on them and he loved it. "Apple juice for me please!" An enthusiastic Natsuki waves, his blonde locks perfectly framing his handsome face. Syo was sitting beside him playing an invisible violin, his teeth biting his thin yet kissable lips. His fedora is firmly placed on his head, while he sways from side to side enjoying the tunes blaring from his headphones. The rest of STARISH request a plethora of green teas and waters, knowing they had several hours before they would see any type of terrain.
"What exactly are we going to do be doing in America?" Cecil asked, with a hint of concern. He was uneasy having left Haruka in Japan, so she could continue working on songs for Quartet Night. Cecil was aware as to why she couldn't attend, but missed her nonetheless. She was his princess after all. "Just with anything Shining decides, there is an ulterior motive to everything he does. I am sure this is just another learning experience for us. To what we are going to be learning, who knows?" Tokyia answered his handsome features being brought out from the setting sun from his window. From the end of the cabin towards the cockpit, 3 stewardesses were huddled together pointing at the gorgeous group of men. Ren is the first to notice and makes a point to give a quick wink in their direction, which causes them to giggle and quickly continue speaking in hushed voices amongst themselves. STARISH was used to this behavior and so simply knew to ignore it.
+++++ EARLIER THAT DAY +++++++
"STARRISSSHHHHH! GOING USA!" Shining announced, an American flag waving proudly behind him with party cannons bursting on either side of his large frame. A loud gasp was heard from all seven members of the constellation.
"America!" Syo exclaimed balling his fist. "Why America and why now?" He questioned taking a step towards Shining. At the very next moment a large flat screen TV begins to come down from the ceiling tuning into a foreign channel.
"GOOD MORNING STARISH!" A chipper American southern female voice greeted the popular boy band. A woman with curly blonde hair, a heart shaped face, and hazel eyes smiled lovingly. Behind her was a stunning beach back drop that included rolling waves and palm trees. She had a fair skinned complexion, and rosy cheeks indicating high humidity. Too dumbfounded none of the members knew how to react. "Oh yes! Shining wasn't lying when he said you all were handsome! Yes, you will do beautifully!" A look of utter confusion dawned on the members as they looked at each other. "My name is Noelle Shining, and am the CEO of SHINING USA, it is such a pleasure to meet you!" she continues, "The sunny state of Florida is beginning their summer concerts in a few weeks and SHINING USA was chosen to be one of the top contenders for entertainment. It only made sense with this honor for me to contact my beloved cousin to chime in a favor. He immediately suggested his golden boys STARISH, and now that I have had the pleasure of seeing you I am more than happy to oblige. Your plane leaves in two hours, TA TA FOR NOW!" As quickly as the flat screen came in to view, it was gone.
The members of STARISH grabbed their bags of the carousel walking towards the exit of the airport. They were given an itinerary by one of the stewards on the flight, who had stated that SHINING USA had their accommodations taken care of. Otoya, Cecil, and Syo sprint towards the exit door being greeted by a smiling Florida sun. All three of them closed their eyes soaking in the rays. "Stretching my legs has never felt so good…" Syo mumbled. "Should you even be complaining about feeling stiff, Shorty?" Ren replied with a smirk ruffling Syo's fedora. "Don't touch me! You want to start this already?" Syo answered balling his fists and putting them up to prepare himself to take a hit.
"I do believe that is our bus." Masato stated matter of fact like pointing towards a brand-new Winnebago that had the bands logo on its side. Out of the driver's side window a scruffy man in a Hawaiian shirt waved. Tokyia, Ottoya, and Masato begin walking towards the man with their baggage in tow. "Welcome to Orlando Florida boys! We can't wait to work with ya!" The man smiled hearing the zzssish of the doors opening. One by one each member entered the Winnebago after storing their luggage in the bottom carriage. "OH KAWAII!" Natuski exclaimed when he saw the small beds at the end of the vehicle, clutching his Piyochan stuffed animal he had used as a pillow on the flight.
After a thirty-minute ride, marveling at the intricate highway systems and scenery of the city the Winnebago stops slowly in front of a large white building with a statue of Aphrodite adoring the front lobby. Upon entering the sparkling lobby Noelle stood there beaming quickly rushing towards Ottoya kissing his cheek lovingly. "Boys! You made it! I am so happy you are here!" She grinned hugging and kissing all the men individually. Leaving them stunned with the gushing affection they were receiving. Tokyia was the first to speak up, "Thank you for your warm welcome." bowing low. The rest of the members repeated his sentiment and bowed as well. "Oh right, oh gosh boys I am so sorry. I didn't mean to catch you off guard." Noelle blushed, waving off their bows of respect. "The bowing won't be necessary. You are in the United States now!" She smiled lovingly. Cecil returned her warm smile with his own, when he suddenly noticed another figure in the shadows. "Oh yes! Let me introduce you to Justin. He is one of our in-house composers." Noelle stated stepping aside allowing a tanned blonde come towards the group. "Hi, I am Justin." He said shaking the hands of each of the members. Another odd custom they would have to get used to, Masato thought to himself. Justin was a tall lanky 6-foot man eye level with STARISH's tallest member Natsuki. His hair was perfectly gelled in all the right places, his ears were pierced in several locations, and a large tattoo sleeve adorned his right arm. "We aren't in Japan anymore." Ren stated to Ichinose taking in the composer in front of them. Justin's dark eyes were kind, and was his demeanor. Ottoya immediately felt comfortable around him. "What is that on your arm?" Ottoya asked, grateful he had taken English classes before long before STARRISH. "Oh my tat? Cool, right? They are waves that resemble on of our popular beaches." "BEACH! I want to go!" Natsuki stated, his Piyochan tucked under his arms it's wings waving excitedly. "Oh we will definitely go, dudes!" He said, making a symbol where his thumb and pinky were stretched out and his other fingers curled into his palm. Masato and Ren didn't look impressed, and cast a glance to each other. Having been friends for some time Masato and Jinguji-san might as well have a secret language that could be spoken with piercing looks and low rumbles. Syo released a large yawn realizing that they had been awake much longer than they were used to. "Justin, please show them to their quarters. Oh, and make sure they meet…well you know who." Noelle stated with a subtle wink to Justin who merely grinned in response. "Boys, before Justin shows you around – there is one important thing I must mention." All STARISH members turned looking directly at Noelle. "A lot of what we do here at SHINING USA is quite different if you haven't noticed, but there is one major difference….LOVE is what fuels our music industry. I don't mean brotherly love, but true love that makes your heart sing in ways it never could."