Summary: (Set four years after the anime) Izumi, to Meroko's disappointment is still his cold self. All this time Meroko had been waiting for him to change, dutifully; rejecting all her suitors. But she has finally given up on all hope that Izumi will change for her. Meroko is leaving for good this time. Can Izumi amend his himself in time to win Meroko's heart?
AN: Yay! Halfway done with this fic the plot will pick up speed now. Sorry for the inability to update. I can take blame for that. However please enjoy and review if you like it!
Disclaimer: I don't own Full Moon wo Sagashite. I don't own any of the Japanese songs. They are by Changin' my Life or by Crystal Kay
Last time on I'm loving angels instead:
The two flew over to the Nihon Center where the stars were just starting to fill in. Meroko was seeing stars herself too-there were so many photographers and cameras that the flashes went off non-stop.
"Eichi-kun," Meroko covered her eyes, "lets get inside, I can't stand the flashes! I also want a good spot to watch the show!"
"Ok Meroko… Woah, slow down! It's not like there are other angels coming steal our spots you know." Eichi was surprised since Meroko suddenly grabbed his hand and flew inside.
However they didn't notice the two pairs of eyes watching them a little distance away.
"Welcome to the 26th Nihon Music Awards!" the hostess said as she spoke into the camera, "the stage is set and now we are just waiting for the stars to join us. As you can see, it is very lively here today at the Nihon Center and photographers are just lining up to get their cover shots. Alright, walking through the red carpet, we have Madoka Wadamatsu. She's dressed in her signature purple today with a matching hand bag. Aw look, she even dressed up Gu-chan for the event too! Next we have the singers from OZ. Rumor has it that the lead singer Nachi is dating Madoka-san lately but who knows! Oh, and here's the media's new hot target, Takuto and Mitsuki. Boy are the cameras going wild. Both of them are dressed very professionally and definitely leaving good first impressions. Takuto is in a silver suit with a light blue dress shirt. Mitsuki is in a very nice sparkling baby blue gown. Oh my and they are holding hands too! I wonder if there is a story behind that. Closely behind them are their producer and manager Keiichi Wakaouji and Masami Ooshige. After that we have…"
"Where's our seats Takuto?" Mitsuki asked, her hand still tightly intertwined with Takuto's due to the crowd.
"We're going to the dressing room first Mitsuki," Takuto said while leaning in closer to her ear, "We'll be singing the opening song so we have to get ready."
"Come one you two," Ooshige said, "the dressing room is this way. We don't have that much time to prepare."
In the dressing room, Mitsuki and Takuto warmed up their voices while the make-up artist added finishing touches on their features. Mitsuki changed into a red dress made from a shimmery material and tasteful silver high heels, designed and sent by the one and only Madoka her self. Takuto on the other hand, wore a very becoming white tux that brought out the elegance of the new duo.
"5 minutes!" a stage worker yelled into the dressing room, "get ready please!"
"This is so exciting right Eichi!" Meroko exclaimed yet again.
Eichi laughed, "you said that only 43 times Meroko."
"Did I say it that much?" Meroko chuckled.
"Hey Meroko, why don't you get us some snacks?" Eichi asked suddenly.
"That's a great idea," Meroko smiled sweetly, "I'll go buy some right away. I my human form of course."
As soon as Meroko floated out of sight, Eichi turned around and demanded, "Show yourself."
A figure stepped out of the shadows and clapped slowly, "Bravo, you sensed me. I've underestimated your skills."
"Who are you and what do you want you Shinigami."
Izumi stopped threes paces away from Eichi, "You can call me Izumi and my partner is wandering around somewhere. According to what I've heard, you're Eichi, Mi-ki's old lover right?"
Eichi stared, "Alright, what do you want with us?"
"Nothing much, just a few questions," Izumi said coolly.
"Ask away, I have a concert to watch," Eichi said.
"I'll get down to the point, what have you been doing to Meroko?"
"Meroko? What do you mean?" Eichi asked in confusion.
"The girl that was here moments ago. My patience is wearing thin, answer the question." Izumi growled.
"I don't know what you're trying to ask…" Eichi stuttered.
"What are you doing with Meroko, dammit?" Izumi yelled in anger.
"What are you talking about… we're just partners." Eichi said. He was more than a little confused. Why was this guy yelling at him all of a sudden? What was he trying to get at? He wasn't doing anything to Meroko.
"Don't you lie to me," Izumi pointed with an accusing finger, "you brainwashing little…"
"Hey!" the angel form Meroko yelled with two bags of pop corn and cotton candy held protectively in her arms, "What do you want!"
"Meroko," Izumi whispered with eyes of hurt, "Can't I, can't I come a see you…just-"
"No," Meroko snapped. "This happens every time so I'm not falling for it again. Get out of my sight, Izumi. And let me make it CLEAR that it is not of your concern with whom I choose to talk to or date. Please don't bother me again. Get. Out. Of. My. Life." Meroko said with gritted teeth, meaning every word she said.
"You don't mean that," Izumi kidded, his ego wasn't going to bruise that easily.
In the background, the award ceremony begun and the audience applauded as the curtains went up. The host strolled out onto the podium and started the introductions. However the three spirits on the banister did not even budge from their spots. They were too absorbed in their own problems.
"Yes I do," Meroko said fiercely, and summoned up her whip. Angels usually don't use their weapons unless they had to deal with an incorporating soul or when they had to deal with Shinigamis that sometime got in their way. "Don't make me hurt you Izumi. I don't want your last memory of me to be an unhappy one."
"Is this really necessary?" Eichi interjected quietly. Meroko answered with dead silence. Her eyes were still focused on Izumi, silently daring him to take another step forward.
Izumi stared into Meroko's eyes and after a long battle of an eye-staring contest, Izumi decided it was best to break the connection and walk away.
"Humph, that Izumi…" Meroko muttered as she dematerialized her whip. "Hey it's starting!" she exclaimed. Meroko can sure change personalities as quickly as one snap.
Eichi was still a little dumbstruck from the little episode he just saw and now turned his attention back onto the stage. I hope Meroko's ok… I've never see her so angry, I wonder who that Izumi was.
"Please welcome, Pure Destiny!" the host said dramatically.
The crowd went wild yet again as the pair walked out, hand in hand while waving to the spectators at the same time.
"Hello everyone," Mitsuki cried with her sweet voice, "Thank you for having us here, I am honored. Please sit back and listen to our version of Love Chronicle, a song once sung by Full Moon."
She smiled at Takuto and he returned the gesture. Takuto turned subtly and nodded towards the live band to signal that they were ready.
The audience silenced at once as the intro to Love Chronicle filled their ears. Everyone had the same thought on their minds; will Mitsuki sound just like Full Moon? The group chose a challenging song to sing since Full Moon was such a prestigious artist. One wrong move would be the end of their careers.
"Love Chronicle," Mitsuki and Takuto said at the same time.
"naze darou koi no shikata sae sukkari wasureteta
why? I've completely forgotten how to love
deai wa itsuka kuru wakare no hajimari to
meetings will come someday with the beginning of parting
itsu no manika kimetsukete ita
somehow, I have decided upon that idea
Takuto joined in and complimented Mitsuki's voice,
"yogoreta SUNIIKAA no hodoketa himo musunde kureta
you tied my loose shoe laces of my dirty sneakers
hanikamu anata no egao asahi o abite TOKIMEIta kyuu ni
your shy smile suddenly shone in the sunlight
aisareta ikara aishita iwake jyanai
it's not that I love for want of love
massugu aisuru yuuki o kureta ne
you gave me the courage to love straight-forward
kore kara no tabi ni futari ima chikau yo
the two swear to the journey from now
nani ga atte mo kono te hanasanai zutto…
that no matter what occurs, the two hands will never part…"
"Encore, encore!" the crowd screamed as Mitsuki and Takuto bowed.
May 6, 2003
Dear Diary,
Izumi makes me so MAD. He picked on me again when we were on our date. Yes, I wrote DATE. It has been so long but I can still remember the last time we went out together, it was March 23, 2003. Well actually, I don't know if you can count it an actually date because we just went out together to buy Mitsuki a birthday present. Mitsuki can't see us anymore but she still gets really excited when we leave subtle hints that we checked in on her. I wish Izumi will treat me better. He is so strange, sometimes he is really nice towards me but on other occasions, he is as cold as ice. But… I like still him the way he is. I wonder if he will remember MY birthday.
Meroko
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