A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed! I know this is only chapter one, but a few characters will be introduced in this chapter. For those who know the actual drama 'Smiling Pasta', I will make a list at the end of this chapter of the characters that have been introduced so far, and who they would be in the drama... even though some will be fairly obvious! XD But anyways! Enjoy!

Bold text is song lyrics, Chinese translated into English

If you want one of the songs, tell me a review. A lot of the songs in Smiling Pasta are reeeaaally nice. My friends would know that I am currently obsessed with one particular song that will be revealed in a later chapter. For people who usually skip lyrics, try to put up with a line or two of them, because they really are quite meaningful! :D

Disclaimer: Both Bleach and Smiling Pasta belong to their respective owners, I don't own either of them.

Smiling Pasta: HitsuHina

Course One: Meet Him

"Toshiro! Toshiro! Toshiro!"

A large crowd was standing outside of a building, many of the people holding up big, flashy signs, screaming at the top of their lungs. A woman managed to shove her way through the crowd, receiving glares from many people. The woman spoke into the microphone she was holding in her hand, looking straight into a camera that was filming her. She was a reporter.

"Hello everyone! I am here live at the annual new single showcase of idol singer, Hitsugaya Toshiro and his band Freedom. Many fans have been lining up since the crack of dawn for even the tiniest glimpse of the white haired prince."

The reporter stopped talking and the camera started videoing the fans, all of them jumping up and down. One of the fans was standing at the front of the line squealing.

"I camped here at two in the morning, just so I could be first! But I don't care! For Toshiro, I'm willing to do anything!"

When the fangirl finished her sentence, the whole crowd erupted into a cheer of agreement. A red ribbon prevented the crowd from entering the building. A guard slowly walked over with a fearful look on his face. He cut the ribbon and was met by a stampede of fans. The reporter began to speak again, the scene of fans rushing in as a background image.

"Today, besides Toshiro showcasing his new single, everyone is most interested in the mysterious guest who is going to come. Many people are assuming that this 'mysterious guest' could be Toshiro's rumored girlfriend and childhood friend, Kuchiki Rukia."

The reporter filed into the room of fans and couldn't be seen anymore. Everyone began to cheer in unison.

"Toshiro! Toshiro! Toshiro! Toshiro!"

Then the room went quiet. A single figure was slowly descending from a prepared platform. The figure had white hair and icy green eyes. Music began to play. It was had a slow, mysterious feeling to it… but then suddenly the tune changed into a catchy beat and everyone cheered again. The lights flickered around and Toshiro picked up his guitar.

The distance between dreams and reality is infinite.

Conflicts result when they are drawn near.

As for where is the location of the new beautiful world,

Everyone has a different opinion.

In a room upstairs, a strawberry blonde woman with startling blue eyes nodded her head with a smile on her face. The sound of high heel shoes clinking on stairs could be heard. The women turned around and smiled at the new arrival.

"Rukia! I thought you wouldn't come!"

The raven haired girl nodded at the woman in respect.

"Matsumoto-san."

Matsumoto pointed at the boy who was performing and said:

"Once Toshiro has finished performing this song, I've arranged for you to go onstage. Currently, you are the person that the paparazzi are interested in; Toshiro's mysterious girlfriend."

Rukia stared out into the distance, her eyes slightly downcast, but Matsumoto didn't seem to notice.

"And since I'm Toshiro's agent, I've bought you a gift!"

The woman bent down and picked up an enormous bouquet of flowers and handed it to Rukia with a beckoning smile. Rukia looked at it doubtfully, but when the agent gently nudged her, she smiled and accepted it.

"No problem, Matsumoto-san."

The strawberry blonde woman then left Rukia alone. Rukia's face held no emotion whatsoever as she watched Toshiro perform his song; only one thing was on her mind.

'Ichigo… In only a few seconds, I'm going to go onstage and be publicly known as Toshiro's girlfriend… Is this the end that you want?'

.X.

Two people were standing under a tree, next to a limousine. They were staring at each other intently in silence. One of them was a girl, the other was a boy. The silence was broken when the girl finally spoke.

"The limousine you see right there, will take me to Toshiro's new single showcase. Matsumoto-san will announce that I am his girlfriend in order to further promote his new album."

The orange haired boy took off the sunglasses he was wearing, revealing golden brown orbs. However, he did not look the dark-haired girl in the eye, instead choosing to turn away and take small footsteps away from her as he replied.

"Well, do you expect me to put forth any argument? Do I look like I care?"

You could see the hurt in the girl's eyes. The boy continued, twisting the glasses in his hand around.

"Rukia, you always have been his girlfriend, so making it publicly known isn't a big deal."

Rukia managed to regain some of her previous strength. She forced the boy to look her in the eye. Deep violet clashed with golden brown.

"Both you and Toshiro know that ever since we were little, the one I liked was you, Ichigo. Even now, I haven't changed. If I am to stay by Toshiro's side, it would only pain both of us, because I don't truly love him."

Ichigo let out a short laugh.

"Well, that's none of my business is it?"

Ichigo started taking quicker steps away from the girl. The next thing Rukia said took up almost all the energy within her. She squeezed her eyes closed tightly and clenched her fists, and yelled at Ichigo's back.

"I believe, that if wasn't for Orihime, would you have chosen to be with me?"

The taller boy whipped around, eyes flashing with rage. This time, it was him making eye contact with her. But his eyes burned with anger and Rukia found herself wishing she could turn away; but she couldn't.

"I don't know how many times I've said this! DON'T BRING UP ORIHIME!"

The girl managed to tear her eyes away from his. In a quiet voice, she concluded their meeting.

"Ichigo… This is the first time I have actually confessed to you. But let me tell you now: It will also be my last. If you choose to accept me, try and stop things before it's too late."

With that Rukia walked briskly towards the still waiting limousine, opened the door and stepped in. The window was open when Rukia entered. Ichigo watched the limousine with little interest. Rukia studied Ichigo for a few moments before the limousine suddenly started up. Rukia then slowly closed the window. Ichigo watched as sad violet eyes slowly disappeared behind a tinted window.

.X.

Ichigo was sitting with one of his friends, eating lunch. His red haired friend looked at Ichigo curiously when he noticed that he was just fiddling with his food, not really eating it.

"Oi, what's wrong?"

"…"

"OI! ICHIGO!"

"What do you want, Renji?"

"What is wrong with you today? You keep on zoning out on me!"

Ichigo put down his food and stood up. He glanced quickly at his watch before walking with fast steps to a parked car. Ichigo pulled out a set of car keys. Renji got to his feet and started to chase the orange haired boy down.

"Oi! Where are you going?!"

Just before Ichigo got into the car, he looked over his shoulder and looked at his friend firmly in the eye; his face held a serious demeanor.

"I'm going to go and pick up my girlfriend."

.X.

Toshiro put his guitar down and the room burst into screaming, cheering and applause. A woman walked onto the stage with a microphone and smiled.

"That was Toshiro's new single performance. Did you all like it?"

The woman then held her microphone out to the crowd as a loud 'yes' bounced off the walls, accompanied by even more fangirl squeals. The woman then spoke into the microphone again; you could tell that she was a very experienced host.

"Up next, we are going to reveal who this 'mysterious guest' is. She has come and even brought a small present along! She is the girl who motivates Toshiro to write better and more beautiful music everyday; everyone welcome Toshiro's childhood friend and girlfriend, Kuchiki Rukia!"

The crowd cheered loudly as smoke was sprayed across the stage, covering it and its contents for a few seconds. Soon after the smoke cleared away… but no one was there. The fans began to mutter darkly. Toshiro looked confused and hurt. But then a single figure emerged from behind a curtain and a smile broke upon the snowy-haired prince's face. Walking towards Toshiro slowly, Rukia had a small smile on her face as she handed him the large bouquet.

"Congratulations, on the success of your new album."

Toshiro looked into Rukia's dark violet eyes deeply.

"Your appearance… really means a lot to me."

And with that, Toshiro gave Rukia a small hug which Rukia returned. Her head rested on Toshiro's shoulder, and she was facing the audience. Toshiro, however, faced away from the crowd and smiled like he had never smiled before at the feeling of having the one you loved in your arms.

Who knew that his world would start crashing down.

Rukia gasped and her eyes widened; there was a new arrival in the crowd with orange hair and chestnut eyes covered by sunglasses. Because of the eyewear, Rukia couldn't tell if he was looking at her, but that was solved quickly; Ichigo took off the glasses and made certain that Rukia saw him. And she did. But Toshiro didn't. The two ended their embrace.

"Let's thank Rukia for coming and revealing to us all who Toshiro's rumored girlfriend is! I believe that it is only through Rukia that Toshiro's music has such power to touch everyone's hearts. Thank you!"

Rukia dipped her head slightly and stepped off the stage, walking straight towards a person that both she and Toshiro knew. The lights flicked all around the room again, but it was such a coincidence that one of the lights broke and wouldn't move. And it was that very light that shone on Ichigo and an approaching Rukia.

"You… came."

With no words, Ichigo reached out a hand and touched Rukia's face softly. Rukia closed her eyes at the contact. Ichigo then embraced Rukia. While in that embrace, Ichigo was facing Toshiro who was still on the stage, pain and betrayal written on his face. The orange haired boy wanted Toshiro to see this. The singer clenched his fists, but the host was oblivious to what was happening.

"Alright! Everyone, it's time to listen to Toshiro's second single, 'A Wound In The Heart'."

How very fitting.

Soft, sad piano music flowed from the front of the stage. Ichigo had an arm around Rukia and turned her towards the door to leave. Before they left the room however, the dark haired girl looked over her shoulder to see Toshiro, but Ichigo kissed her forehead and she turned her head back. The boy on the stage felt his heart wrench into two.

Memories fill the room.

Our dwelling,

Entraps me as I smile no more, drink no more.

Alone as one person,

Suddenly absent-minded.

In the state of love,

No one is inhabiting

-

Memories distract my footsteps,

Hindering the way out.

It testifies your selfishness, your greediness.

While mercilessly watching,

Me be helpless.


Preview of Course Two: Meet Her

"BYAKUYA NII-SAN! Do you always have to put me down so much?"

"Very well... whoever loses the bet has to wear that hideous Italian Pasta Superman suit and perform a bellydance to attract customers. How does that sound, Momo?"

Momo grinned and agreed to the deal; who wouldn't want to force Byakuya into doing a bellydance in some massive, ugly costume?

'Prepare to lose nii-san, I'll break my curse this time for sure!'


A/N: Yes, I'm gonna be evil and have a preview for every chapter before I end it now. Well, at least you'll have an idea of what might be coming next! This is an important note for all previews though: they may be altered, but the main idea will be there. Maybe more elaborate wording and details here and there, but the main idea will be the same. XD Anyways... here's the promised list:

He Qun: Hitsugaya Toshiro

Xiao Shi: Hinamori Momo

Ah Zhe: Kurosaki Ichigo

Rita: Kuchiki Rukia

Xiao Rou: Inoue Orihime

Vincent: Matsumoto Rangiku

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&. strawberrii