Gosh, I can't believe I'm starting another story but I had to get this out of my system. I am currently watching a korean drama called Mary Stayed Out All Night starring these two famous korean celebrities and I'm all aboard the Geun-Geuncouple fan train! However, what really caught my attention was this drama was inspired from a manga and I checked the manga out. Sadly it was in Korean so I couldn't understand it. The good thing was, I saw a picture of a strawberry and it was constantly showing up through the pages so I thought...
'hey...this is reminding me of another strawberry I know.'
It turns out the male character in the manga is in a indie rock band called 'Strawberry Corpse' so yeah... Anyways, this will be different from the original manga and the remake drama but it will incorporate the basic elements!
Full summary-Orihime's brother was on the run from the loan sharks. However, he ran into a close friend of his mother, Mr. Yamamoto Kuchiki. Yamamoto after seeing Orihime's picture, which reminded him of his first love (Orihime and Sora's mother), told Sora he can pay off Sora's debt on one condition. He wanted Orihime to marry his son, Byakuya. Byakuya agreed to the arranged marriage because his father threatened to pull his investment out of Byakuya's company. Orihime however, accidentally had a one-night stand with a guy from an indie-rock band named Ichigo Kurosaki. They agreed to forget about it but Orihime upon learning about the arranged marriage goes to ask Ichigo for help. She and Ichigo arranged a plan to be in a fake marriage so that Sora won't pressure her into marrying Byakuya anymore. Unfortunately, Sora after finding out about Orihime's so-called fake marriage, goes and signs a marriage permit between Orihime and Byakuya. Now Orihime's stuck in two arranged marriages between Ichigo and Byakuya. Byakuya learning about her other 'fake' marriage with Ichigo, negotiates with his and Orihime's father into giving them a hundred days for Orihime to choose between her two marriages.
Skipping the Curfew First Night= my way of saying chapter one.
HOpe you like it!
Orihime was a not-so-simple twenty-two year old. She was currently majoring in English Literature at Tokyo University; however, due to inconvenient circumstances she had to pull out of school. It has been already a year since she pulled out of school.
"Wait. Careful with the couch," Orihime said to the movers. "It might look that way but it was actually expensive when we bought it!"
Welcome to Orihime Inoue's life.
Her brother, Sora was currently on the run. After borrowing money from the bank and carelessly investing in a business, it turned out they were scammed. On top of that, loan sharks were after them.
"Excuse me, don't take the picture along with the frame!" Orihime quickly grabbed the picture frame out of the mover's hand. She took the picture out and gave the frame to him. "There you go."
After all the furniture's been shipped out, Orihime sighed and sat down on the floor. An empty room was in her vision. However, she smiled. Her smile soon vanished when she heard a knock. Orihime wondered if it was the loan sharks.
"Pssh, Orihime. It's me. Sora!"
Orihime, quickly stood up and ran to the door. After opening the door, she grabbed Sora and gave him a big hug.
"My poor brother. Are you hurt? Are they after you? Gosh, why didn't you call me? Did you eat? You must be so cold…"
"I'm okay, Orihime. You shouldn't worry about me." Sora hung his head. "Orihime, I'm so sorry. I am such a stupid bastard. I can't believe I brought you into this. It's all my fault."
"Sora, you know it's not your fault. Don't say that. I mean, our debt isn't too much, is it?"
"Well you see, our debt…yeah." Sora adverted his gaze. He couldn't bear looking into Orihime's deep silver eyes without telling her the truth.
"Sora, tell me the truth."
"Orihime, I messed up. Our debt is ten thousand dollars at the least."
"Ten thousand dollars?" Orihime gulped. She was about to say she can get another job if she needs to but another voice outside interrupted her.
"Look, I know you're in there, so don't make it harder for us. We're gonna get you anyways. Come out! You have our money and I'm not gonna let you get away with it!"
Orihime and Sora's eyes went wide. Orihime took a blanket and covered Sora.
"Wait, Orihime. It's dangerous." Sora whispered while panicking.
"I can handle this." Orihime smiled. She opened the door.
"What do you want?" She said in an angry voice to the loan sharks.
"Peepsqueak, we don't wanna talk to you, so tell coward of a brother to come and talk to us."
"Well, for your information, he's not my brother!" Orihime yelled. "My father got remarried! We're not even related. Besides I'm a victim too! He ran off with my bank account so if you guys get him, make sure you tell me too. I can't even go to school because that son of a bastard took off with my money." Orihime wiped a tear from her eye. The loan sharks took pity on her.
"You poor child, hey, don't cry. We'll come and tell you when we get him." They gave Orihime a pat on the back and walked towards the elevator. Orihime gave Sora a thumbs up. She carelessly shut her door, not quite so tight.
"Orihime! That was brilliant!" Sora yelled. Orihime tried to cover his mouth but the damage was done. The loan sharks heard him and soon they were pounding on the door again.
"He took off with your money? You should win an Academy Award for putting on that show, bitch!" They screamed. In a full panic mode, Sora grabbed his shoes and ran to the window.
"Orihime, I'm such a pathetic brother." He gave Orihime a hug and jumped out the window.
"Hey, you thugs! I'm over here!" With that Sora broke into a run, leading the loan sharks away from his sister's front door.
After getting over the initial shock, Orihime remembering something quickly ran downstairs and knocked on her neighbour's door.
"Tatsuki! They're gone!" The door opened, revealing her best friend since kindergarten. Beside her was a large suitcase.
"Orihime, you know, you're actually quite a sneak." Tatsuki smiled mischievously, giving back Orihime the stuff that the movers should have took along with the other furniture.
"Only when I need to be one." The two friends laughed.
"Don't worry. Mom said, she'll take care of the food and stuff so who cares if you don't have a refrigerator!" Tatsuki grinned. "You know what? Let's go out today!" Tatsuki grabbed Orihime's hand and after saying goodbye to her mom, led Orihime to her car.
"Orihime, it might be the last time we'll see this car." Tatsuki told Orihime. Orihime returned her a confused look. "You see, I know it's not much but I can still get around 6 grand for this car and I was wondering if it could help you in any way." Tatsuki said shyly. Orihime grabbed Tatsuki and gave her a tight hug.
"Tatsuki, all you need to do is be here for me! I am already grateful for that. I can handle the rest on my own, so don't even think about selling this car!" Orihime said while she snivelled. Tears were running. She was touched once again by Tatsuki's friendship. Orihime knew how much this car meant to Tatsuki. All the money Tatsuki earned from giving Karate lessons at the dojo and scholarships from major competitions went right into this car.
"But Orihime…" Tatsuki started.
"No buts, Tatsuki! You said you're gonna take me around Tokyo! Let's go! What are you waiting for?"
"You know what, Orihime, you drive!"
"But you never let anyone even touch your car! Not even your mom!"
"No buts, Orihime. What are you waiting for?" The two girls shrieked in joy and leapt into the mini Cooper.
Tokyo in the night time was a sight to see. With the colourful flashing lights and sparkling neon signs, it looked like Christmas on drugs. The streets were overcrowded but it added on to the thrill. However, a figure jumped in front of the car. Orihime screamed but the damage was done. She didn't push the breaks quick enough. She ran into the figure.
"Orihime, what was that?"
"I think that was a…" Orihime ran out of the car. A crowd was huddled in front of the crowd. She pushed them aside and she caught a blur of bright orange. It was a man. In fact, a very HANDSOME man.
"Are you all right?" Orihime asked, timidly. The guy looked at Orihime.
"I'm all right." He stood up.
"Really?"
"Yeah. I need to go." He quickly broke into a run but not before giving Orihime a final glance.
"Orihime, is that bastard checking my licence plate number?" Tatsuki asked.
"I'll go check it out." Orihime ran after the guy ignoring Tatsuki's protest. She yelled to catch his attention but he walked quite quickly. She saw the chunky headphones on his head. Orihime rolled her eyes in annoyance and ran faster. When he took a turn, he disappeared behind a door. Orihime studied it with curiosity. She read the sign.
'Strawberry Corpse Club'
Orihime opened the door and let herself in. She heard music. Loud rock music. She quickly plugged her ears. Orihime groaned. In front of her was a sea of people, cheering, jumping in front of the stage. Orihime tried looking for the guy but she saw absolutely no sign of him.
"Everyone, having a good time, so far? Well the night's gonna get even better!" The host yelled over the noise. "Ichigo Kurosaki is here!" Orihime to her surprise, saw a man with bright orange hair jumping up to the stage. It was the guy she ran into! She immediately yelled trying to get his attention. It didn't do much with all the girls breaking out into a roar when the guy named, Ichigo started singing and playing the electric guitar. Orihime groaned and took out her phone to call Tatsuki.
"Tatsuki! I found him but he looks alright. I'll just get a picture as a proof, in case, he sues us later. What…I can't hear you with all the noise." After hanging up, Orihime tried to get a good angle for her proof photo. She plugged her ears once more.
After the end of the concert, Orihime went to where the dressing room was suppose to be. There was a huge crowd in front of it. She asked a girl nearby,
"Uhm, Is this where Ichigo Kushisaro is?"
"Not Ichigo Kushisaro but Ichigo Kurosaki, you mean?" The girl laughed good-naturedly. "I'm Rukia, by the way." The girl smiled.
"Orihime." Orihime smiled. When a roar erupted in front of them, they plugged their ears. Ichigo was coming their way. Orihime quickly jumped in front of him.
"Do you remember me? I'm the gir…" Orihime stopped when Ichigo clamped a hand to her mouth.
"Don't tell me. Mina? Aw, Asuaki, right?" He gave her a hug. Orihime almost melted into his hold. Her heart started pounding fast.
"Kurosaki-kun! Me too! Give me some fan service too!" A girl nearby yelled. Ichigo broke the hug and gave everyone a quick peace sign before running out. Orihime quickly snapped out of her stupor and remembering why she was here, ran after him.
"No…I'm not a fan!" She yelled but he didn't hear her. She followed him into a pub. In the pub, he was talking with a woman.
"I want out of the contract." Ichigo said coolly. "It's either all or none."
"Well, the other ones in your little rock band aren't good enough." A woman with bright green hair said.
"That's not what you said in the first place."
"You know the price for getting out of the contract." The woman replied. Ichigo took an envelope out of his jacket and threw it at her.
"That's all I have. Don't bother asking for more." Ichigo replied. The woman smiled and took the envelope and before leaving said,
"Shame. You're actually quite talented." Ichigo rolled his eyes and poured some liquor into his cup and drank it. Orihime quickly took the chance and sat in front of him.
"I'm a fan! Can you give me your autograph here?" Orihime shoved a big white paper and a black pen in front of Ichigo.
"Sure." Ichigo said, non-chalantly and scribbled his name in a big loop. "What's your name?"
"It's Orihime…but…that's way too big." Orihime took the paper and flipped it to the other side. "Can you sign right down here with a smaller signature?" She said as she pointed to the bottom right corner of the white paper. Ichigo gave her a suspicious eye but did as she asked. Orihime yelped in joy when he gave her the paper back. Ichigo leaned forward to give her a hug but, Orihime quickly stuck her arm out and smiled.
"This is good enough. I don't need any fan service!" With that, Orihime quickly took off. She was overjoyed. She found a nearby place to sit and write down a letter of proof.
'I am not harmed in any way and I agree to not take any legal action due to the minor accident down 183 street near Tokyo stat…" Orihime was shocked when someone pulled the paper away from her.
"You wanted the autograph?" Ichigo smirked before ripping the paper into shreds and he turned around to go back into the pub. Orihime followed him.
"Please. I just wanted proof there will be no further problem."
"I said I was fine."
"I know…but just in ca…"
"Do I look like a swindler?"
"Ye…no…?"
"Here." Ichigo grabbed a cup and gave it to her.
"I'm sorry, I don't drink." Orihime replied. Ichigo raised an eyebrow.
"How old are you?"
"Twenty-two."
"Same here."
"Oh. You know what? I guess one gulp won't be too bad." Orihime smiled. She had a plan up her sleeves. She was going to fake drinking with this beautiful human being in front of her, until he got drunk enough to sign her the proof letter. She pretended to drink while, dipping the cup so that it was actually pouring down to the floor.
"Forget it." Ichigo replied seeing through her little devious plan.
"Fine." Orihime actually drank the liquor.
The next day, Orihime woke up, feeling a rough headache. She was about to close her eyes again but she felt another body beside her. Her eyes went wide. There was a naked body lying next to her and the body belonged to man with bright orange hair. She quickly let out a scream. She quickly grabbed her pillow and started hitting the body beside her.
"Hey…stop that!" Ichigo snapped. He quickly grabbed the pillow and pinned Orihime back into the floor. His eyes went wide with realization.
"Uh…Where am I? And why are we naked?" Ichigo asked the obvious. Orihime head-butted Ichigo.
"That's exactly what I want to ask you." She yelled back at him.
"All I remember from last night is that you told me to take you home and you brought me here." Ichigo replied with a confused face. "I can't remember anything after that." Ichigo couldn't help smiling when he realized the vision in front of him. He appreciated Orihime's fullness. He let out a wolf whistle.
"Do you want to have another go or do you just being naked in front of a guy?" Orihime screamed and quickly pulled the covers around her. She blushed when she accidentally caught a glimpse of Ichigo's very manly body part. Before she could yell at him any farther, Orihime heard a knock.
"Orihime, it's me, Sora. I got great news to tell you, so open the door!" Orihime went into a full panic mode. She quickly got dressed and gathered Ichigo's clothes scattered on the floor. She wrapped the cover around Ichigo and pushed him into the bathroom. She ran to the front door. When she saw a pair of men's shoe, she grabbed it threw it into the bathroom.
"Ow." Ichigo yelled when it hit him on the head.
"Stay quiet." Orihime said before closing the bathroom door.
"Orihime, open the door!" Sora yelled from outside.
"Okay!" Orihime quickly opened the front door. Her heart was pounding so hard, she wanted to dance to the rhythm. She was beyond nervous. She just lost her virginity to a stranger and her brother was here while there was a naked stranger hiding in the bathroom.
"What's the great news, Sora?" Orihime smiled.
"You're getting married!" Sora replied in ecstasy. Orihime wanted to faint.
Full summary: Orihime's brother was on the run from the loan sharks. However, he ran into a close friend of his mother, Mr. Yamamoto Kuchiki. Yamamoto after seeing Orihime's picture, which reminded him of his first love (Orihime and Sora's mother), told Sora he can pay off Sora's debt on one condition. He wanted Orihime to marry his son, Byakuya. Byakuya agreed to the arranged marriage because his father threatened to pull his investment out of Byakuya's company. Orihime however, accidentally had a one-night stand with a guy from an indie-rock band named Ichigo Kurosaki. They agreed to forget about it but Orihime upon learning about the arranged marriage goes to ask Ichigo for help. She and Ichigo arranged a plan to be in a fake marriage so that Sora won't pressure her into marrying Byakuya anymore. Unfortunately, Sora after finding out about Orihime's so-called fake marriage, goes and signs a marriage permit between Orihime and Byakuya. Now Orihime's stuck in two arranged marriages between Ichigo and Byakuya. Byakuya learning about her other 'fake' marriage with Ichigo, negotiates with his and Orihime's father into giving them a hundred days for Orihime to choose between her two marriages.
Skipping the Curfew First Night end.
So what dya think? Yay or nay? Should I continue or drop it until I finish How to Escape your School in Fourteen Days?