It was Saturday when he first skipped training, to meet up with his 21-year-old co-worker's "friend". Endou was obviously with him, of course.
"What? You seriously think I'd take in a minor? Boy, you might not look like it, but you're under 18. I'll have my head served in a platter first before I take a kid like you!" the AV producer exclaimed, eyeing Mitobe, who's definitely uncomfortable in his seat. Endou scratched his cheek sheepishly. "Y-yeah.. This was a stupid idea, I shouldn't have talked you into this, Mitobe-kun," he stuttered, averting his eyes away from the ebony-haired teen beside him.
"You just said he doesn't look like it, Kyo-chan~ Why don't we give him a try? He's an eye candy, I'd love to work with him," one of the AV actors in the company, who happened to be loitering around, cooed as he eyed the shy basketball player. The AV producer let out an irritated noise at the nickname and glared at the glasses-clad, Eurasian actor. "A no is a no," the producer stood firm with his decision.
Mitobe let out a sigh, both in relief –because he doesn't know if he's really ready for such a thing, and disappointment –because he still have to find a way to help pay for his little sister's operation. Endou looked at him for a moment and then at his producer friend. "Well, I guess we'll be going, then! Sorry for the bother, Kyoya," he announced, a sheepish smile on his face as he stood up.
"Wait~! We have this shoot for a new AV and we're still looking for a bottom, y'know," the actor whined, pursing his lips into a pout. Endou awkwardly sat back. "And, wouldn't it be much more easier if you hire him, Kyo-chan? We'll just use him once and we'll be done with it. It'll be just our little secret~" he continued. The AV producer grumbled, massaging his forehead. "I... don't really like dragging kids into this kind of industry but all of our actors have other projects and we really need some 'bottom' quality for this one..." he trailed off.
Mitobe looked anxious as the producer's eyes landed on him. "You're in, kid. That is, if you still want to. It's just one project, I won't force you to take another one after this," he grumbled, resting his chin on his palm. The Seirin player took in a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment. 'I-it'll be just for this one time... I just really need the money... T-this is for my little sister!' he thought and looked at the producer with uncertainty in his eyes.
As soon as he nodded, the Eurasian actor skipped next to him and draped his arms on his shoulders. "I'll be having some fun with new meat, I like this~" he said in a sing-sang voice that sent chills down Mitobe's spine, and not in a good way. "Don't worry, I'll be gentle~"
Endou looked at Mitobe, feeling bad for even suggestive pornography to the poor kid. "Are you really sure about this, Mitobe? I'm really sorry for suggesting this! You can still back down and I'll help you earn money another way, if you want," he uttered, biting his bottom lip as he ended his sentence. Mitobe just looked at him with a shy smile and shook his head.
The next day, he took a day off from his part-time job at the convenience store and met up with the Eurasian man he met yesterday. They went to a big house, apparently owned by the actor, along with the crew and set up for the shoot.
He was feeling nervous, looking at the script. He read scene after scene, feeling his face heating up. A pair of average built arms found their way around his waist, making him drop the pieces of paper on the ground. The Eurasian actor chuckled. "Don't worry, dear~ I'm a professional, your ass will be taken good care of~" he sang, making Mitobe uncomfortable.
They finished setting up and the actors finished getting ready for the shoot.
It was already Monday morning when he came home. He didn't feel good in the slightest, and skipped school for the whole week.
Monday. Dawn. The Seirin basketball team was getting ready to leave the inn they were staying at. They planned to head straight to their school, with their bags of dirty clothes and all. Izuki still couldn't shake off the memory from last night. How Mitobe explained to him about this 'one-time' job that he irresponsibly took, how he felt bad for doing it even though it was for the sake of helping his little sister. And of course, how soft his voice was. For the first time, the hook shooter has let his voice out, and to him too.
He felt his cheeks burn up as Mitobe's voice rang in his head, but he shook it off as he was brought back to reality by Hyuuga, who told him to stop daydreaming. Everyone rode on the bus and headed straight to Seirin High.
They started school fairly normal. Sai, who was in the same class as Izuki, stuck to her promise and told no one about Mitobe's issue. And for those she told on the first week, she just told them it was just a look-alike, which was believeable since it really was impossible for Mitobe to engage in such a thing.
Mitobe, on the other hand, felt a little bit paranoid. If he was found out, shit would go down. He doesn't know if he would be able to handle it all. But he tried to reassure himself that no one would know. Koganei noticed his uneasiness and asked what was wrong, in which he just answered with something along the lines of being worried over his little sister at the hospital. The brown-haired cat-boy believed it and didn't pry for any more answers.
That day, they cancelled their after-school training so they could rest up for tomorrow's harsher training. And also on that day, Mitobe received a message regarding his payment. He quickly went home, changed and met up with the producer of the company, who gave him a band of money. "Here's your pay, kid. I feel really bad about this and I don't know how I could pay for ruining you... But I added a few cash in there to make up for it at least," he spoke, frowning slightly. "I was supposed to give you a checque instead but I guess this would be much easier...?" he added, a little bit unsure.
Mitobe kept the money in his bag and bowed in thanks. The producer waved his hand at him, telling him he didn't have to do that. "If you need any help in the future, don't come to me. I don't want to ruin your life even more. Also, don't listen to Endou. He's an idiot," he instructed, earning a sheepish smile from the teen. The producer looked down, grumbling. "And I guess I'm a much bigger idiot than him... Listening to that guy..." he sighed and stood up and patted Mitobe on the shoulder. "Hope this will be the last time I'll be seeing ya," he muttered. The teen nodded and left immediately, going straight back home and stashing the payment along with his savings after counting them all.
He sighed, hiding his stash and started his chores. He hoped that it was enough to help shoulder even just a bit of his parents' burden.
N.A. Kinda rushed this one – the first bit was a continuation of the flashback from last chapter. Because I forgot to add it in orz
Also, I know there are lots of loopholes in the story, regarding the AV company part and the characters'... characters ;;;; so I apologize for that! As for the Eurasian actor's appearance, he's taller (and of course, older) than Mitobe, maybe as tall as Murasakibara, his skin is slightly tanned, he's got an athletic build, a handsome face, short black hair and brown eyes. If he didn't take the job as an AV actor, he'll probably be a model, like Kise.
I didn't give much detail on them, because I wasn't sure if I should... orz I'll probably only write a few more chapters before ending this. I will focus on Izuki and Mitobe's interactions on the next chapter. Thanks for supporting this fic and I apologize greatly for disappointing you all! ;;;;
