NOTE: Sorry I haven't been able to make many chapters since like, forever! I'll try to make nice, neat, as long as possible, chapters! Also, sorry if I didn't make the auditions.. look like REAL auditions, I don't know how auditions work.. I just tried to make this a quick audition. I know you need to practice for weeks, but I need all of this in one chapter. So enjoy!

Chapter 3: What did I just... do?

Yume's POV

It has been weeks since I saw Subaru, and the beginning of a new year. And honestly, I couldn't stop thinking of him. Of course I didn't show it, but I still don't know why I have weird feelings only towards him. I saw him once during Christmas, and for once, he was the boiled octopus! I was happy at that time, since I could finally say "boiled octopus" to him. And so, today, was a random day, until, before I knew it, I had stolen a kiss.

On January 13th, I woke up from the loud sound of alarm clock, changed my clothes to the student uniform, and immediately started thinking of what I was going to do next, since I am not a rookie anymore and I had to keep "self producing". I was sitting on the top of the bunk bed in my room tapping the tip of my pink pen on my chin with my left hand and clenching my notepad for ideas on my right. I was trying to think of what to do to both:

A) Get my Mind off of Subaru.

B) Self produce!

I finally got an idea that just emerged into my mind.

"Hmm, I haven't done any movies since months ago, right? This might be a good idea, trying to audition to be in a movie... I think I'll just do that."

And with that little statement, I went to the cafeteria, and came where my friend Laura was sitting, 90% finished with her breakfast already. I was curious, and questioned,

"Hey Laura-Chan! Um, Quick question, did you just eat fast or woke up earlier than me?"

"Oh, hey Yume! I just ate fast, since I'm planning to self produce fresh early in the morning."

That's when I just simply replied "Okay." And sat with her. I ate my breakfast, nice and steady, until I figured out, wait, I don't know any auditions...

"Hey, Laura, do you know where Ako-Chan is?"

"Probably in her room, sleeping, she should be coming here anytime now."

"Okay."

"Well, I better get going now. See you later."

"Okay, bye Laura!"

As Laura left, I saw Ako-Chan come along, I rushed towards her and quickly asked

"Ako-Chan, is there any auditions open today? Or in this week?"

"Hey Yume! Wait, Auditions? I think there is one at Mega's film production, they need a side character. You can lend them a hand. They are only half an hour away, and they're seeing who would be good for a side character next week on Thursday at 6:30PM."

"Do I need to sign up?" I said in a panicked voice.

"Can you lend me directions?" I added

"Sure, I'll give you all of the directions and information on the phone, but my texting might have bad grammar though, because I need to go to rehearse in the afternoon, and I need to practice. So I'm in a rush."

"Thanks Ako-Chan!"

As she gave me all of the directions and info, I signed up. I practiced the first few lines, since people auditioning couldn't see the WHOLE script until they get hired. I practiced, and practiced, and practiced, until I was finally done. I took Ako's directions and came into the auditioning building.

When I walked in, I saw the producer, wearing glasses, having a business suit on, with a black tie, and fuzzy jet-black hair. I quickly went into line, and waited.

30 minutes later..

After many insults roaring from the producer, I was finally up to audition. I went and tried to not worry, and said the lines that were given to me, to a girl name Miyuki (in the film).

"You can't do that, Miyuki! Are you my true best friend, or not?" I said with the most furious voice I could muster.

Then I went off stage, and I waited, sitting in a red chair with the other actresses who auditioned. I thought, that if I went onto a few shows as side characters, that it would boost my career overall. So I crossed my fingers, closed my eyes, and saw the results page on a wall.

I rushed towards the wall, trying to attempt to see if I passed. I saw a lot of depressing faces coming out of the crowd, who probably didn't get the part. I went to the wall (finally), when I saw.. I made the part! As the side character I auditioned! I think named... Rosie? Oh! And I also got extra parts and lines! I got the script of the movie I was auditioning, "Complexed Love." I knew it has been a long time since I acted, so I had to work extra hard. It was also a good moment to get my mind off of.. Subaru.

I was at my room, on my top bunk, in my fluffy pink pajamas relaxing with some hot chocolate & marshmallows on the top while getting ready to read the script. I was curious on what the movie was really about, since it was airing live in a few months.

I first looked at the people playing the main roles.

"Main protagonist: Yūki Subaru as Hiroaki & —"

That's when I almost choked on a marshmallow when I saw Subaru's name on it. Just when I was trying to GET AWAY AND GET MY MIND OFF OF SUBARU, I see him.. IN THE MOVIE.

I was scanning through the pages, and the play was mainly, hence the name, about love. As I read a few pages, I suddenly didn't feel fond of the play because of...

- Miyuki leans in for a kiss to Subaru -

(Miyuki was the other main protagonist)

I.. don't know why, but felt a new feeling inside, as if I didn't want to see Subaru kissing someone, especially because I'm in the background of the scene.. I felt, as I think it was.. jealous of Miyuki, getting to kiss Subaru. However, I had to face it.

"Why would I care if Subaru kissed someone?" I asked questionably to myself. All well. I just had to forget the feeling, so called, jealous. I read the description of Rosie to get my mind off of everything, and to practice getting into character afterwards.

Rosie:

"Rosie is Miyuki's best friend in this troubling High-school, being popular amongst the crowd. She was having a massive crush with Hiroaki, until Hiroaki fell in love with Miyuki, and Miyuki fell in love with Hiroaki. Rosie was insanely jealous of Miyuki, and plans some vengeance after Hiroaki and Miyuki kissed each other right in front of her, Rosie knowing Miyuki was the one who took the action and leaned in. She, after that, gets into an argument with Miyuki, and is only seen in a few scenes after that, including her vengeance plan failing, and her last scene is when she is transporting to a new school, due to all of her drama in the old school."

After reading, I practiced, and practiced, all the way until night. I collapsed on my bed, sleeping.

- The day of the kissing scene production. -

After all of the scenes, this was the LAST SCENE for today! The scene I would remember for the whole day. I was a nervous wreck. I really didn't want to see Subaru kissing someone, especially RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. Although I had to face it, my emotions were all trembling and angry, all inside. My face was more red than ever, and I couldn't help but trying to ignore Subaru whenever I saw him. I knew he was confused, and maybe offended, since it was obvious I tried to avoid him, but, come on! He was going to kiss somebody else, I was flustered, and the last thing I wanted was for him to be teasing me before the scene. I couldn't take the risk of all of my anger exploding when he mentions even a HINT of the kissing scene in a conversation. I was trying to walk away before I saw and met eye contact with him, but it was too late. I was so close to ignoring all the way until after the scene.. but he walked quickly to me and started a conversation.

"Hey, what's going on? Not trying to be rude, but you have been more of a boiled octopus than usual and it seems you are.. ignoring me?"

"Oh, hey Subaru.. um.."

It seemed like the perfect time to talk and say what I was feeling, but I didn't want to embarrass myself and tell him that I didn't like the scene and that I didn't want him to kiss anyone, anyone but.. me.

"Nothing. I'm just nervous about the play... and I'm, of course.. not ignoring you. Why would I do that? So, um, yea.. I'm going to practice being in the background. Oh hey, it's time to start the scene. Talk to you later."

"ACTION!"

The scene was happening, and I was frustrated. I didn't know what to do, I couldn't hold my envy kissing Subaru any longer.

Miyuki was just about to lean in for the kiss, until..

- Yume pushed Miyuki to the side and leaned in, and kisses Subaru -

As soon as our lips parted away, I could tell... Subaru was astonished. I knew what I did was wrong, and I was going to probably replaced, until the director yelled out:

"CUT! You know Yume.. everyone who does any improvisation and doesn't follow the script is FIRED. But.. I'll let this action slip THIS TIME. ONLY BECAUSE.. this was amazing! Perfect way to show Rosie's jealousy! Nice improvising! Good job Yume!" Then he came and whispered in my ear:

"Just don't do this again."

"OKAY CREW! WE ARE DONE FOR THE DAY!" He shouted as he went away.

He said those very words and everyone went home for the day. As I changed my clothes to my uniform, I tried to scurry away, trying to still ignore Subaru. As I was walking home, I wondered what would happen with my relationship with him.. I continued thinking about the kiss. Finally, I went back to reality and muttered,

"What did I just... do?"