Me: \(^Δ^\) -singing Vocaloid songs-

Takano: Laught out Loud xD

Me: (/Δ)/~~~

Nika: (~^u^)~=|Without any more funny emoticons, Chapter 4|

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"Another single has been a hit once more, and it was all done by none other than Onodera Ritsu! Even though he was never shown in public, many are still loyal fans to this mysterious singer. Many nicknames have been formed but his songs are out of this world, according to some fans. Many fans have been also wondering and it all continues. Who is Onodera Ritsu?"

Masamune shut his T.V as he threw the remote somewhere in his sofa. He then collapsed and put his hand on his temple as he sighed. He glanced at the clock and saw that it was 4:30 am in the morning.

'To early for a Monday and Nika is still asleep. I need some coffee.'

Masamune had been awake since 3:00 in the morning. So he spend the next hour watching T.V in which he stumbled a news article about the chestnut haired brunette. He then found out a new trivia about him regarding his nicknames and of course popularity. As he finished his coffee, he carefully sipped a small amount of it as he held with his hand.

'He's famous alright. Being mysterious for eight years made the fans more feisty. I should ask Nika some.'

He then caught a glimpse of the song he was working on for some weeks. He then grabbed it as he read it again.

"Damn, I never thought that it was today too...but..."

"At Monday, meet me at the music room."

He then put the paper back in place as he took another drink of his coffee. He then also remembered that the song he wrote was a duet. Sumika Hana requested for him to write a duet song. But he didn't know who Ritsu shall duet with.

'I wonder.'

"Morning, Masamune."

He turned and saw Nika who was still half awake with an atrocious bed hair. "Brush your hair Nika."

She yawned, "Later..."

He just sighed in frustration, "Want some coffee?"

Nika nodded as Masamune did the rest. Nika sat down still half asleep. Masamune then handed her coffee as she carefully sipped it.

"I wonder why Sumika-san asked you to write a duet song piece?"

Masamune sipped his coffee as he shrugged. "Also, how is Onodera known to everyone of his fans?"

"Ritsu-kun? Well, he's known as the mysterious singer, shadow singer, angelic melody, Nightingale, Shinning voice, and also, Oda Ritsu."

"Oda Ritsu?"

"When he first started his career, he entered a stage name. But one of the paparazzi were able to find his real name."

"Why would they hide him in the first place?"

"They are worried for his safety. The older siblings, Takahashi-kun, and Sumika-san thought that it for the best if the fans knows his name but not his identity for I was told about this matter a week ago."

"But still...why?"

Nika sighed as she held the cup tightly, "Because truth to be told, there are some people who discriminate people like him, Masamune. They thought that people with conditions such as these are considered to be the weak link of this chain. You know that powerful and influenced people can bring him down to the ground. Also, one singer brought false and atrocious rumors about Ritsu-kun. That issue was two years ago, when Takahashi-kun is still Ritsu-kun's new manager."

"Do you know that person?"

"Sorry, Masamune. But it's also better if you respect their privacy too. You now know too much and I expect you to keep it for his sake. I'm not threatening you today for I am begging you to keep it. I know you also don't want that to happen, Masamune."

She then stood up and said, "I'm gonna go take a bath."

But then she grabbed his hand and pulled him forward, "Because if you spill this...he'll never be able to... he'll be..." she didn't continue and let go of his hand.

Masamune was left there dumbfounded by Nika's words. All the words were now in his mind and shall never be removed again.

'What will happen if I did?'

He then reviewed his piece once more, 'Shit...I'm screwed.'

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Misaki was just drinking his coffee as he read his favorite manga. It was now usual for him to wake up this early so he can continue his usual routine and also force his lover to finish and reach his deadline. Heck, he was even tortured by his editor just to finish his manuscript. Because of Misaki's profession, he was able to help, convince, or force him. But of course with severe consequences. He looked at his watch and saw that it was now 6:59 am.

"3...2...1..."

Bang!

"Finished." a man said as he held the USB, containing his story.

"Good Morning, Akihiko-san." Misaki greeted his dead lover.

"Morning love." he greeted back as he went downstairs with Suzuki-San in his arms.

Misaki chuckled as he prepared their breakfast. "Feeling dead, love?"

"Totally...but thank the Lord it's finally done!"

Misaki smiled and placed their breakfast at their tables. They both said their thanks and started eating.

'Just like old times.' Misaki thought as he ate his breakfast.

"Yellow..." Akihiko said as he stared at his so called yellow food.

'Nothing has really changed. Except that he's now my fiancé. It makes me so happy.'

"Oh, Misaki."

Misaki stopped his eating, "What is it?"

Akihiko then handed him a book, "Give it to Ritsu. It's the sequel that he's been waiting for."

Misaki then grabbed the book as he saw the contents. "The writings are now in Braille, Misaki." (A/N: Braille, is a system of reading and writing which is touched by the blind. It consist of arrangements of dots which make-up alphabet, letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.)

"Ritsu-san will love this, Akihiko! I'm sure for he's been dying to read it."

He chuckled, "Anyway, how did they cope up after knowing each other?"

Misaki sighed, "Takano-san lashed out while Ritsu-san felt even more guiltier. But things are going well, I suppose."

"When I first met him, I didn't expect for him to be blind. And of course...I became angry...a bit."

"That's the time when you thought I was playing around and you thought I was a back stabber. But no, there was an issue back then and it hurted him deeply. But you made him happy when you gave him some of the books you've written and he liked it."

"I'm sorry about what happened that time, Misaki." Akihiko said.

Misaki gave him a peck in his cheek. "I already forgave you, idiot. You made things right by giving him some of your written books."

When he put all the dishes in the sink, Akihiko went towards him as he lied above him. "I'm busy, Akihiko. I also have work today."

"I need more of Misaki."

"B-baka!" Misaki blushed. "We'all do it later!"

Akihiko gave him a kiss on his lips and smirked, "I shall wait for that, my lovely fiancé ~"

Misaki's blushed turned into a deep shade of red, "S-shut up!"

Akihiko chuckled, 'He still hasn't changed. But it's also the reason why I love him.' he thought.

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"Ne Saga-kun, do you sing?"

The young raven haired looked at the brunette, "I can. Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

"It's nothing. I mean...you already heard me sing...but I haven't heard you sing yet."

He smirked, "Would you like me to sing?"

"I-I'm not f-forcing you o-or anything!" the brunette stuttered.

The raven haired boy caressed the brunette's soft locks as his cheeks have now turned into a shade of pink.

"Well, I can sing with you or for you. Pick one."

"Ummm...with me?"

"Very well then. When we're now grown-ups, let's sing together."

The brunette's smile was now wide, "I would love that Saga-kun!"

He then kissed the brunette's cheek, "It would be fun too, Ritsu."

.

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"Rittie?" Chiaki snapped his fingers to get his brother out of his trance.

"What is it?" Ritsu asked.

"Are you okay? You smiled unconsciously when you heard the 'duet' word from Shouta-nii." Chiaki said.

"I'm fine, Chiaki-nii. I'm just wondering who would sing with me...since no singer knows my identity."

Shouta then said, "Point taken."

Just then, Misaki came with a paper and book in his hand.

"Hi guys!" Misaki greeted.

"Hello, Misaki." the three greeted him back in unison.

"Do you know your lyrics, Ritsu-kun?"

"Yes."

"Also, here's the sequel you've wanted from Akihiko. It's already switched in Braille." Misaki said as he gave it to Ritsu.

Ritsu smiled, "Thank you Misaki. Can you send my thanks to Usami-sensei?"

"Sure." Misaki nodded.

They heard a bang from the door. They all looked at it and saw Nika panting and sweating hard.

"Kuromi-san? What's with the sudden bang?" Ritsu asked.

Nika clears her throat, "Um...you know that you're new song is a duet right?"

Ritsu nods.

"Well...Ritsu-kun, you're duet partner is..."

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Masamune was now sweating buckets as he re-read his part once more. He'd been like that for three days.

'I'm so screwed. Damn it, Sumika! I never signed for this crap! But I read the contract and it says that-who am I kidding?! Nika must have told Sumika about my other hobby! Damn it!'

He just punched the wall and didn't throw his lyric paper.

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"ACCHHOOOOO!" Sumika sneezed as she covered her mouth and nose.

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Masamune then heard a loud bang from his door. He turned and saw Nika all drenched up with her sweat and breathless.

"Nika, what's with the sweat? Run a marathon..." Masamune smirked.

Nika glares at Masamune, "Shut up, douche!"

"Now, what's with the sudden marathon?" Masamune asked.

Nika fixed herself, then clears her throat. " Good news, Sumika-san accepted your work. Congrats, Masamune."

"Thanks. Now bad news?"

Nika sighed, "You're part of it. You'll be singing along side Ritsu-kun."

"Oh...oka-wait what! I'm part of it?!" he shouted.

Nika nodded.

"Crap..."

'If only you knew Ritsu-kun's reaction.' Nika thought.

-/-/-

"-you're duet partner is...Takano Masamune." Nika said.

Everyone in the room, except for Nika and Ritsu, were shocked by the news. Nika looked at Ritsu and saw discomfort.

"Is there something wrong, Ritsu-kun?" Nika asked.

"Nothing." he shrugged, "When's the recording?"

"In a few hours." Nika said.

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'Not good. Since me and Onodera are going to do it within a few hours... we should practice.' Masamune thought.

'Crap! There is something I have to do, with him, in the music room! Maybe, that can wait? Yup, I'll shrug it off first then show it next time.'

"Nika, where's Onodera?" Masamune asked.

"Ritsu-kun's at the music room."

"Thanks."

When Masamune left the room, Nika smiled as she grabbed her phone and called someone. Masamune then sprinted towards the respected room where Ritsu is. When he was at the door, he fixed himself and wiped some dust in his suit. He cleared his throat as he opened the door carefully. When he took a peek, he saw Ritsu practicing the song. He didn't move a muscle for he was mesmerized by the sound of his voice. Every tone was melodious and beautiful. Ritsu sang the song with great harmony and with an enchanting melody. When Masamune fully opened the door, the brunette was startled and his singing stopped.

"Relax, it's me." Masamune said.

"Takano-san?"

"Yep."

Masamune grabbed a near chair as he sat beside Ritsu. He then clears his throat, "So...know about the whole duet?"

"Yeah. You're my partner. Hope that you don't croak." Ritsu chuckled.

"Hey!"

Just then, Ritsu was the one who now clears his throat, "So...shall we practice?"

"Um, sure."

Masamune then grabbed a guitar as he tuned it for a bit. When he tested it, it was now well tuned.

"Didn't know you play the guitar."

"Hobby."

("Close to You"/Original: Lily, Version: (Acoustic) Kanon and Len)

Ritsu:

The flowers that bloomed on the other side

Are only as beautiful as your laugh

Your breath ceases and you sleep

As your smiling face blossomed...

Ritsu was able to listen to the strum of the guitar. He was amazed that Masamune was able to play the guitar well. Masamune saw this and smiled as he strummed his guitar. Ritsu smiled as he continued.

"Thank you," I told you

Like usual

Like on that day

Knowing the meaning of "goodbye,"

My heart seems to be crushed

In all honesty, because I want to touch your heart and smiling face,

Both:

Resisting the overflowing tears and staring at you

I hoped it would continue forever, repeating every day

Did your eyes sparkle because those things are finite?

My infinite heart and your heart connect

I want to be close to you forever and always

The pricelessness of repeatedly grasping your hand

The voice that no longer reaches out now quietly smiles

I denied it all and closed my eyes

Melt this scene into an untruth

As they both sang, they both feel those nostalgic memories that they both kept ever since. In which regret, sadness, and another weird feeling clouded their hearts.

Ritsu:

With a shape, without infinity

Your figure will someday decay

With no shape, with infinity

My heart, what is it to do?

In all honestly

Because we can't walk together anymore

Both:

Resisting the overflowing tears and looking up at the sky

I continue to hope forever, searching for you

Only the finite things sparkle in my eyes

An infinite heartbeat, that heartbeat, I give it to you

I want to be close to you forever and always

The foolishness of repeatedly grasping your hand

The days that can no longer return now quietly smile

I denied it all and closed my eyes

I see this scene as an untruth

Masamune:

Repeating, repeating

In a finite time

But you, reflected in my heart

Why do you laugh? Hey...

Masamune paused for a bit. Tears now started to cloud their eyes as they both sang. The song was too much to them for it bears too many memories that seemed nostalgic to them. Then they sang once more.

Both:

Resisting the overflowing tears and staring at you ...

Resisting the overflowing tears and staring at you

I continue to hope forever, living here

Your eyes sparkled because those things are finite

My infinite heart and your heart connect

I will be close to you forever and always

The overflowing tears and emotions are now beyond time

Only the formless things quietly turned color

In a finite time

I just barely touch your heart

As they both finished, Masamune put down the guitar. They both knew the wet liquid that is falling from their eyes. They looked back and wiped it all off. They both cleared their throat as they faced each other once more.

"Um, nice singing voice." Ritsu said.

"Thanks. But you're the one with the best voice." Masamune chuckled.

"Yeah..."

"I also remembered something." Masamune said.

"What is it?" Ritsu asked.

"That we promised ourselves that we will sing together when we grow up."

'It's the same thought as mine...' "Well it happened, and I am thankful." Ritsu said as he gently smiled.

"Yeah...I'm also thankful."

They looked back again as they both blushed. When they faced each other, their noses we're close. Masamune blushed as he saw him as Ritsu also blushed even more when he felt the familiar warmth. Masamune then (unconsciously) cupped Ritsu's left cheek as Ritsu (unconsciously) held the hand that cupped his own cheek, and they both felt the warmth of each other. Both of them went nearer...

BANG!

They seperated real quickly when they heard the door opened as they both sighed in disappointment. Masamune then saw Nika, Misaki, and their boss with a smirk on their faces.

"What?"

"Oh nothing Masamune/Takano-san." The three of them all said in unison.

"So, when shall we start?" Ritsu asked.

"It's already done, Ritsu-chan." Hana said in which Masamune was dumbfounded.

"What do you mean, Hana-san?"

"Well, we hid a mic in both you and his clothes, Ritsu-kun. Even the guitar has one." Nika said.

Misaki then went towards Ritsu and grabbed the tiny mic that was hidden in Ritsu's shirt collar. Nika then grabbed the mic that was hidden inside Masamune's black blazer. Then Hana grabbed the mic that was inside the guitar.

"So that means?" They both asked.

"Yup, we'll just edit it a bit, put some second voice, and a background music. But the acoustic was amazing. That's keeps." Hana said as she smiled.

"And besides, we did this because we received a lot of request from the fans and some singers that both of you shall duet." Misaki said.

Nika opened her phone as she showed Masamune the fan messages. "Well that sums it up." Masamune said sarcastically as Ritsu snickered.

"We'll leave you some alone time. Come on Taka-chan, Kuro-chan." Hana sad as they both took their leave. But the three of them had a smirk on their faces.

"At least we're done." Ritsu said.

'I'll just show him someday.' Masamune thought.

"You alright, Takano-san?" Ritsu asked, worried for the raven haired composer/song writer.

"I'm fine, Onodera. Thanks for your concern."

Just then, he saw Ritsu shivering a bit as he held his hands at his arms. Masamune then removed his blazer as he put it at Ritsu's shoulders.

"That will keep you from being cold. Next time bring a jacket, idiot." Masamune said as he looked back.

Ritsu chuckled, "Thanks for that, idiot."

Masamune then ruffled Ritsu's chestnut locks playfully.

"Hey!" Ritsu exclaimed.

Masamune smirked, "Revenge."

Ritsu pouted in which Masamune found it surprisingly cute and adorable that he pinched one of Ritsu's cheek.

"Cute." he softly said.

Ritsu was able to hear this as his blushed turned into a red hue.

"I-idiot! I'm not cute!" Ritsu then pinched Masamune's cheek too.

Then they let go as both of them were mad like hell. But they both laughed as they shrugged it all off.

Ba-dump!

Ba-dump!

Ba-dump!

Ba-dump!

Both of them startled when they were able to hear the pounding of their hearts.

"Um, I should get you to your brothers." Masamune said.

"Yeah, that would be nice."

Masamune then wheeled Ritsu out of the room. As they went to Ritsu's brothers, both of them have the smiles on their faces.

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A man slumped in his seat as he sighed in frustration. He rubbed his temple to remove the headache that is starting to cloud in his head. He just finished his work and was about to go home. Being a director sure had it's own misfortunes.

He then reached his phone as he dialed a number. It rang four times until it turned into a voice message,

"Hey Masamune. It's me, Takafumi. Just so you know, I just finished my two year work and I'm coming back to Japan next week. See you."

He then kept his phone back his bag as he kept on walking.

Yokozawa Takafumi shall come back to Japan next week.

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Me: Yokozawa's coming to town~

Nika: ( =_=) joy...

Ritsu: I got a bad feeling about this.

Me: Reviews would be nice, everyone~