Disclaimer: I own nothing of Gakuen Alice.

This is my first fanfic. Probably won't look forward to a lot of reviews since I write because I just love to.


Chapter 1

"Let's give a round of applause to our famous singer, MIKAN SAKURA!" The crowd roar and I appear under the spotlight, wearing a simple sexy black dress and a mini hat attached with a black veil that covers my face. I had never showed my face in any performance, because I believe my voice can capture people's heart instead of my looks. Though I don't deny that I am beautiful, but not enough compare to those models feature in the fashion magazines.
I kept my hair long and with Hotaru's (my manager) intensive training, I kept in shape. So much for being a famous singer.

Parachute (By Cheryl Cole)

I don't tell anyone about the way you hold my hand

I don't tell anyone about the things that we have planned

Won't tell anybody, won't tell anybody

They want to push me down

They want to see you fall down

Won't tell anybody how you turn my world around

I won't tell anyone how your voice is my favorite sound

Won't tell anybody, won't tell anybody

They want to see us fall they want to see us fall

I don't need a parachute

Baby, if I've got you

Baby, if I've got you

I don't need a parachute

You're gonna catch me

You're gonna catch if I fall

Down, down, down

I don't need a parachute

Baby, if I've got you

Baby, if I've got you

I don't need a parachute

You're gonna catch me

You're gonna catch if I fall

Down, down, down

... (Song continues)

I grew up in the orphanage with my step-brother, Youichi Hijiri ever since I was 12 and he was 5 back then. Our parents kind of got into a typical car accident. We were happy though, to have roof over our head and warm food to eat every day. I was scouted by Hotaru one day when I was 16, singing away with my guitar in the orphanage garden while Youichi watches me sing. I signed a contract with Hyuuga Corp, a world No. 1 company that does nearly everything from designing vehicles to clothing lines and a record company. I never met my boss when I started training at their record company. I was well paid though. I debuted when I was 18 and that year, Hotaru married to Ruka (Hotaru told me he is my boss's assistance). With a stable income, I decided to buy a small house near my work place and live with the already 11 years old Youichi, and send him to school. My only wish is to see Youichi grow up well, get married with a stable job, that is why I'm working very hard now, to earn money (though I'm rich already) and build a foundation in his life. Now that I am 20, I feel like everything is possible.

"Well done Mikan, another successful performance"

"Thanks Hotaru, where are we going next?" I took off my veil, and took the bottle of water Hotaru handed to me.

"To the recording room, Yuu is waiting." I nodded and follow Hotaru to her car.

Yuu Tobita is my sole producer. I have been working with him ever since I started my singing career. He's a nice guy and patience too. He had never scream at me for getting my parts wrong or I messed up somewhere around the song. He refines my guitar skills and I was so grateful.

Every time Hotaru drives, I will have to hold onto a handle and pray that this ride will be safe. Hotaru drives crazily! Is like a roller coaster ride but on flat grounds.

"Seriously Hotaru, maybe you can consider on changing a job to a racer." I said when Hotaru parked her car and getting ready to get out of the car.

"Shut up and move baka, we are late"

"So mean!"

Hyuuga Corp's record company attracts much more paparazzi than others. Every time we get off the car, we have to run and cover my face as much as possible to avoid being captured and create a headline next day with my face smack on the front page. I hate this part of my career, running away from them, like I am a criminal. We rushed into a lift that opens when Hotaru swipe a card. With all those paparazzi, you never want to have someone sneak pass the security guards and sneak into the building, so only those working at Hyuuga Corp will get a card that only can access to their department and the canteens and cafes. I don't have a card though, so I have to stick to Hotaru at all times.
With a "ding" we reached my recording department. It seems like everyone is busy today since the floor lobby is empty.

"Hi Yuu! We are here, let's roll!" I pushed the door to my recording room and said.

"Oh Hi Mikan! It seems like you are still full or energy!" He laugh.

"Yeap ! I want to finish today's job ASAP, I promise Youichi that I will bring him to dinner tonight!" I smile as I walk into the room with a mic. I put on my headphones, give thumbs up with the sound test and got on with work.


"I'm home!"

"Welcome home."

I opened the door to my small house and see Youichi sitting on the couch watching the news. I realized is already 6 in the evening.

"Give me some time yea? I needa get a shower and we can go." I rush to my room and head to the bathroom next to get ready.

"Take your time sis."

He may act like a cool and cold dude sometimes, but he is very sweet.

We drove down the town with my sleek black car. For me, being famous is not a problem because I wouldn't need to put on disguise while walking down central town since I was hiding behind the veil.

We walked into a cozy Italian restaurant and ordered some pizza. I might be rich but I didn't like the idea of living in a big house with the need of security alarms and walking into a high class restaurant with branded clothes and bag, neither Youichi likes that too.

"How's work?" He chews on a pizza and asks.

"Performance was great today, new song recording went well, expect my new single to be out faster than expected" I say very softly, I wouldn't want someone beside our table to know that I am a singer or some famous star out there.

"Cool."

"How is school?"

"Top the class, again."

"Congratulation!"

"And chase by annoying fan girls."

"Oh, that's...too bad" I laugh.

He's always popular with woman.

After dinner, I received a call from Hotaru saying that I have to make a visit back to the company for awhile. Since today is a Friday, Youichi decided to tagged along.

We took a detour around the company and parked outside, just to avoid attention. We have to walk through the back door and meet Hotaru at the lobby.

"Welcome back, Ruka needs to talk to you."

"Reasons?" I raise an eyebrow. Youichi looking bored.

"It seems like the boss is taking a tour to all of his companies and a boring meet and greet session."

Right, it sounds like a fan meeting session to me.

"Need details, let's go." I said walking into the lift.

We reached the meeting room and Ruka is sitting inside talking on the phone.

"Okay, bye and see you soon." He finished and walk to Hotaru and kissed her on the cheeks.

"Ew, seriously." I literally puke. Youichi rolled his eye.

"It has been two years; can't you get use to it?" Hotaru looks back at me.

"Only until she gets a lover, my dear" Ruka laugh.

"Right. So what's up?" I sat down on the office chair and swivel right and left.

"Natsume decided to visit all of his companies and greet all the staff. On his agenda, his first visit is to the record company. Since he is meeting each and every department here and every staff, I was wondering whether you want to disguise yourself from him or remain as you are?"

"Does he ever notice artiste that Hotaru recruited?" I ask.

"No." Hotaru answered.

"So he never sees my resume or me in real right?"

"Probably the television." Ruka answered this time.

Right, I have a boss who lives in his own la la land.

"I guess I'll stick with the veil thing, even if he's my boss." Hotaru seems to agree, but not Ruka.

"Why is it Mikan?"

"I probably don't want to see my boss down the street and greet him awkwardly. If he even go to central town I guess."