Chapter 1: Stardom
Tik. Tok. Tik. Tok. Tik. Tok.
*BANG!*
"Whoa. She's angry all right," a brunette said to a raven-haired girl beside her.
"Well, no teacher would be happy if she just got a message that her laboratory is on fire. Use your common sense, Mikan." added the raven-haired girl.
"*yawn* Oh how I miss school. I don't want to be homeschooled for the rest of my college life!" said Mikan.
"That makes two of us," said the other girl. "But…don't forget you're an international superstar"
"But Hotaru –"
"We can't do anything about it so let it be"
"Hmph. Oh, I'll think of something. Why did this fame start anyway?"
"Ask yourself"
You must be wondering about these two girls. The beautiful brunette is Mikan Sakura and is currently 20 years old and the raven-haired girl is Hotaru Imai, best friend of Mikan. These two are the good girls of the industry. They're part of the famous teenage stars in Hollywood next to the batch of Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers who are now in their 20's too. They're all actually close with each other since the two youngest teens joined the business.
How these two became famous? I'll tell you…
Flashback
5 years ago….
It's the 2nd week of June; Mikan is in the streets of Los Angeles, California. HOLLYWOOD—Mikan's greatest dream is finally in her reach. Just landing her feet in the land was enough for her but luck was on her side…
ATTENTION
for
NEW Disney Channel Teen Series
(Note: I do not own anything)
She dared herself to join even just for fun and experience. Well…she was starting to regret when she saw other teen stars showing up for the audition. But she was already going to be next so no backing out now. Mikan was always complimented for her acting skills but she always took it as an insult because she doesn't have that much of self-confidence like her other friends. Oh! I forgot to mention that she'd been wearing glasses since elementary but her beauty can't be hidden by those glasses alone.
Director: Mr. Ryan Andrews
As she entered the room, she was greeted by the whole staff.
"Good morning, young lady" said the director.
"Good morning, sir!" replied Mikan with a smile.
"Why don't we start with an introduction? I'm Ryan Andrews, the director of the new series here in Disney. The plot is about bands of high school students with clashing personalities. Obviously, we need people with talent so if you have none, you can leave this instant."
"Um…"
"Okay. You're purpose here is to act so here's the script. Read it. But before you do that, introduce yourself and. since you didn't leave, I expect to see your talent later on"
"*gulp* uh…I'm Mikan Sakura. 15 years old and I'm a proud Japanese"
"After 5 minutes, you act that part right there, alright?"
"Um…yes sir!"
5 minutes later…
"Okay. Times up" said the director. Mikan put down her script then crossed her arms looking at no one in particular. Another person was holding the script to join her during the act.
"Let's start!" exclaimed the IMPATIENT director
"Josh, look at them. They're trying to steal MY, I mean, OUR crown. Can't you see? WE need to beat them on that competition and get our reputation back"
"Wait. What? Liz, I think you're going a little overboard about this thing. We're ENEMIES, remember?"
"I'm not that stupid. This will only be like this until we get rid of them. Then everything will go back to normal"
"That's way too competitive of you. I think they're really good and maybe even bett –"
"Don't you dare mention that word. I am always the best. No one will be able to defeat me and my band. And FYI, competition IS my life."
"You know you should think about it"
"Oh whatever. You should be the one thinking about it. Ciao!"
"Okay. That will do" said the director with a blank face. "Now, sing" he continued. "Here's the piece"
"Hm…Taking Chances" said Mikan. She was really nervous now but…good thing she knows the song. It really had high notes so she was afraid that she'll sing it badly. The pianist started playing the notes.
TAKING CHANCES
(by: Celine Dion)
Don't know much about your life
Don't know much about your world but
Don't wanna be alone tonight
On this planet they call Earth
You don't know about my past and
I don't have a future figured out
And maybe this is going too fast
And maybe it's not meant to last
But what do you say to taking chances?
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or a hand to hold or hell to pay
What do you say? What do you say?
I just wanna start again
And maybe you should show me how to try
Maybe you should take me in
Somewhere underneath your skin
What do you say to taking chances?
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or a hand to hold or hell to pay
What do you say? What do you say?
Hey now, hey, my heart is beating down
But I'm always coming back for more, yeah
There's nothing like love to pull you up
When you're lying down on the floor, babe
So talk to me, talk to me like lovers do
Yeah, walk with me, walk with me like lovers do
Like lovers do
What do you say to taking chances?
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or a hand to hold or hell to pay
What do you say? What do you say?
Don't know much about your life
Don't know much about your world
"Bravo! Marvellous!" exclaimed the director. Mikan's jaw dropped
'What the?' she thought. "What?" asked the director
"Um… I thought you hated me" answered Mikan.
"That's acting, my dear. Wait for a call within 3 weeks if you get the part, okay?"
"Uh…sure." After that, Mikan left the room.
Inside the room…
"Now that's talent" said Mr. Andrews
"Yeah. She has a great voice. She'll be perfect for that part" added the producer, Ms. Alicia Montez.
3 weeks later…
*RIIINNNGGG! RIIINNNGGG!*
Mikan picked up the phone. "Good morning, Sakura residence. How may I help you?" On the other line was the director. "Good morning. This is Ryan Andrews speaking. May I talk with Ms. Mikan Sakura?"
"Uh…It's me speaking sir."
"I called to inform you that you got a part in the series. I want you to come at the studio later at 2 pm."
"Wait. You're saying I got a part? You're kidding right?"
"I don't kid."
"Oh my, thank you so much sir! You don't know how happy I am right now"
"Trust me. I know everything about it."
Later that afternoon, Mikan met her co-stars who were already well known in the industry namely Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Alexander Ludwig, Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Danielle Campbell, Sterling Knight, and Anna Sophia Robb. After introducing themselves…
"Okay guys, we've got one problem" exclaimed the director.
"What?" Nick asked.
"We need one more person to play the part of Mikan's best friend in the series" answered the worried director.
"Don't worry. I've got the perfect person for that part" said Mikan smiling.
She told them her suggestion. Luckily, her suggestion was considered by all of the staff. After that, they told Mikan her schedule of recordings for her album since she needs to go back to her hometown for school. She was give money enough to renovate their house. A lot of great ideas popped into her mind at the same time. The whole crew agreed to shoot Mikan's parts by Christmas vacation. They were dismissed after that. Being her friendly self, Mikan immediately became friends of the teenage stars.
The next day…
"Hello?"
"HOTARU!"
"Whoa. Whoa. Mikan, calm down."
"How do you know it was me?"
"Well, Ms. Mikan Sakura, I'm your best friend and you're the only person I know who'll shout as a greeting."
"Wow. Hey Hotaru, I've got some new for you."
"What? It's the middle of summer and you've got news? When you've got news, it's mostly bad."
"No. This time, it's good. REALLY good. You know I'm in LA, right?"
"Uh-huh"
"Well. I kinda auditioned for a series and…"
"And?"
"I got a part! A main character!"
"Wow! Congratulations! But what does it have to do with me?"
"You got a part too! Well…it's not yet final but you can get a part as my best friend there!"
Hotaru asked, "what did you do? I didn't even audition."
"I told them you're a good actress. Besides, my mom already talked to your mom and you'll be here the day after tomorrow for a proper audition. You'll be great! With that I'm sure of."
"Wow. How many times did we say 'wow' in this conversation? Anyway, thanks Mikan. HOLLYWOOD. Finally…your dream. Will this whole thing get rid of your thick glasses?"
"Hey!"
"Sorry. It's just that you should really get rid of those glasses. FAST."
"Well, I'm sorry for being nearsighted. And so are the other nearsighted people in the world who wear THICK glasses."
"I wear glasses too. Just not that often."
"Yeah. Yeah. Bye then. See you in two days"
"Bye!"
That was the conversation of Mikan and her best friend, Hotaru Imai. Hotaru was more serious than Mikan. Both are talented in acting so obviously Hotaru got the part Mikan suggested for her.
During the following weeks, Mikan got retainers and new contact lenses that are blue in color but she surrendered it first since she won't be able to use it in school. Her wavy hair was temporarily dyed black and was straightened for the photo shoot of the series. Hotaru's black silky straight hair was left as it is but was given a straight haired brown wig. These processes were used to prevent them from getting recognized while they finish their high school years.
*END OF FLASHBACK*
END OF CHAPTER^.^
Well…that's the reason behind these two best friends' fame. But what they wanted was to take a break from this life. How will they do that? Find out in the next chapter :D