Ohayou Minaa-san! Ogenki? Arigato tameni goshujin onshuu (Thanks for the reviews!) Honto ni Arigato gozaimasu!
This chapter will include a lot for singing than usual because its the audition day for the Music Festival. Maybe i'll just make Mikan, Natsume, Tsubasa, Misaki and Luna sing. The reason will be revealed in the story. Luna was introduced in the previous chapter. She is the Bitch of the story. I didn't put Sumire as the Bitch because i like her! Misaki will be in Tsubasa's band so, there will about 4 songs in this chapter. Maybe 5 because i'll get a special someone to sing as the guest of honor! I apologize in advance if it comes out longer than the usual! hehehe... though i will only show Tsubasa perform in this chapter.
On with the story...
Chapter 4: Let The Concert Begin
"Hotaru-chan... what are you up to this time? but of all my songs, why insist on this one? The first song i wrote of my feelings..why Hotaru?..He's going to figure it out. how am i suppose to face him after this? why did you choose..
...One in a Million"
"What if he figures it out? what will i do then? i mean seriously half the song was based on the things we did and maybe..what i wanted to happen but still its all basically real! Oh! Hotaru-chan doshite?" Mikan threw her pillow to the door and continued lying down on her bed. She heaved a huge sigh of frustration. After about ten minutes, which evidently seemed like ten hours to Mikan, she finally drifted to sleep, dreaming of a memory she'd rather not.
(italic meaning its Mikan's dream)
"One in a Million"
"What the hell is that supposed to mean? You know i don't speak idiot, Polka-dots", said the raven-haired boy, smirking at the annoyed expression she was showing.
"I mean that it was a one an a million chance Ji-chan won the lottery and sent me here. It was also a one in a million chance that you were the first person i saw when i got here and we all know that it was a one in a million chance, my best friend turned out to be the cold, blackmailing queen, Hotaru. Hmm... One in a Million.. i sense a song forming in my head", was the reply that came from the brunette instead of her usual scream of insults.
"It is a mystery how your brain can write songs but can't even understand simple multiplication like 2 x 2." stopping to glance at her face to check for any signs of thinking. "-which is 4 by the way." smirked Natsume.
"i knew that you jerk! And just for that your never gonna find out how my new song goes!" smiling triumphantly as if she had hurt him.
His smirk grew wider. He knew that she was just using that as an excuse considering her song was going to be about him. She always does this and if she comes late tomorrow, there was a one in a million chance Narumi would make her sing her latest composition in front of the class and Narumi-sensei was always one to go for a million than a mere one. I mean why settle for something small when you can have it big. Poor Mikan.
Natsume stood up and left her pondering under the Sakura Tree over her supposedly best song yet.
Mikan's eyes shot open and she immediately sat up from her bed."What am i going to do? I know! I'll just Beg Hotaru to change the song! I'll tell her its because...because..its not finished yet. That could work!" Noticing that her alarm clock only read 3 a.m., she made herself comfortable yet again and slept. This time dreaming of Hotaru agreeing to change the song.(As if).
One Week Later, After The Auditions, At The Notice Board in The Hall
There was a throng of people gathered around a simple piece of white paper. They were interested in the contents so, ruining its state was the least of their problems. The names of 4 students and their fellow band members, if they had any, were written in neat handwriting, in uniform bullets on that particular piece of paper and apparently it was very ..attractive.
The Contents of the paper was written as follows:
- Mikan Sakura and band mates, Anna Umenomiya, Nonoko Ogasawara, Hotaru Imai and Sumire Shouda.
- Tsubasa Andou and band mates, Misaki Harada, Kaname Sono and Akira Tonouchi.
- Natsume Hyuuga and band mates, Ruka Nogi, Tobita Yuu and Kokoro Yome .
- Koizumi Luna and band mates, Kitsuneme, Mochiage-kun and Wakako Usami.
Special Guest Star is Reo Mouri. The Music Concert will be held on the night of Christmas Eve.
"Sugoi Na Mikan-chan! We made it through the auditions. All we have to do now is practice 'One in a Million' and in 10 days time, someone will be crowned Gakuen Alice's New Found Artist! Kyaaa it gives me butterflies just thinking about it!" shrieked Anna. "Oh! let's take a trip to Central Town and buy early christmas presents so we won't have to rush at the last minute!" suggested Nonoko with a smile, her dark blue hair tied up into a neat ponytail.
"Hai! Let's go!" screamed Mikan. She was always happy when it came to shopping in Central Town. It was like her sanctuary because it was the only place in the world that sold the mouth watering candy known as Howalon.
After Hours Of Endless Shopping
"i am wiped! Oh God! i think my fingers are broken from all these shopping bags!" Everyone turned to look at Sumire, World's Number One Shopper, checking to see if she had a lobotomy. "What?! Shopping has its ups and downs !" snapped Sumire, trying hard to avoid the yeah-right looks they were throwing at her. She put her head down so they won't notice her cheeks flare up but even then God didn't give up. God instead sent her shopping bags flying in mid-air and its contents to decorate the floor.
She had just bumped into Misaki-senpai, who was on her way to her own room. "Ouch! Watch where your go-". She spotted Sumire with swirls in her eyes and started shaking her body furiously, thinking that she was knocked out cold. Mikan apologized on behalf of Sumire because she was still dizzy from the impact of the white gold fossil watch's box she had bought for Mikan. It was highly expensive but Sumire was highly rich and an advantage of being her friend is that all the presents you receive will be designer. Sumire doesn't come cheap.
"Misaki-senpai, what song are you guys going to sing? As far as i know, none of you are songwriters."questioned Mikan, who was picking up the clutter scattered on the newly moped floor.
"Well, Naru told us to find a suitable songwriter for the audition as well as the concert and he also mentioned that it can be anybody even those participating. So, we asked Natsume-kun to help and as soon as he disagreed, he agreed. Under one condition that we sing it the way its supposed to sound and not how we want it to sound. I was just one my way to my room to grab the music sheet for practice which i'm going to be late for if i don't start walking now. Gomen Mikan. I have to go now." and with that she dashed down the corridor turning on her right to the door with her name on it only to come out seconds later with a bright pink, heart shaped file , storming by them again while waving her hand.
Ten Days Later, Bring on The Artist
"Patience everyone, The show will go on in a few minutes. Andou Tsubasa (guitar and lead vocals) and his band mates Harada Misaki (lead guitarist), Kaname Sono (drumer) and Akira Tonouchi (bassist) will be the first to perform. Give them a round of applause because here they are will a new composition, written by our dearest Natsume, 'Girl Of My Dreams'."
Mikan eyes shot open as the name of the song rang in her ears and repeated itself in her mind. She was shocked beyond words. Her fragile heart was almost shattered by mere words until Hotaru came up and said, face showing no emotion,"All the more reason to sing the song. Come Mikan, let's go backstage for a better view." adding in a whisper, "-and all the more money i shall make. Game over Ruka. Time to pay me money." Mikan heard her soft chuckles and was about to question her sanity but with a glance at her baka gun, decided that she'd rather bite her tongue and live with the humiliation that was about to fall upon her.
Kaname starting counting with his drumsticks before Misaki and Tono started playing and screams of joy were heard from the crowd. Tsubasa singing the following lyrics and Natsume smirking in satisfaction.
This Christmas time there's just one thing I want.
It top's it all, it's better than eggnog.
It's cold outside, my boots are full of snow.
I'm just hoping for some mistle toe
OHHHH
You can take these presents, underneath my tree,
You can take this awesome scarf my grandma made for me,
You can take these boxes, tied up with string
'Cause all I want for Christmas is the girl of my dreams.
YEAHHHH
WOOOHH
Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho
YEAHHH
Light's are goin' up it's Christmas time,
But I just want that girl to be mine,
My stocking's full but I'm not satisfied,
No, No, No, Noooo,
But I'll just wait until she's by my side,
YEAHHH
You can take these presents, underneath my tree,
You can take this awesome scarf my grandma made for me,
You can take these boxes, tied up with string
'Cause all I want for Christmas is the girl of my dreams.
Falalalala, lalalala
Faaaa la la laaa
You can take these presents, underneath my tree,
You can take this awesome scarf my grandma made for me,
I would give it all, just to let you see,
That all I want for Christmas is the girl of my dreams
You can take these presents, underneath my tree,
You can take this awesome scarf my grandma made for me,
I would give it all, just to let you see,
That all I want for Christmas is the girl of my dreams
Mikan was about to burst into tears so, she ran out into the woods. Her tears streaming down her blushing cheeks when she felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around her petite waist, making her stop in her tracks and her tears to dry out.
The arms released itself seconds later, dropping shocked Mikan to the ground. They felt guilty and it was as if they were trying to tell me something. They were awfully familiar too. And then it struck her! She had evidently caught a glimpse of his earring and she knew exactly who it was but still couldn't figure out his reason.
He was guity and that she was sure. His earring was gold plated with a ruby red jewel dangling from it. Her mystery hugger was none other than her crush, her partner...
... Natsume Hyuuga.
To Be Continued
how was that? was it good? does it make you want to read more?
In case your wondering, Mochiage-kun is the bald kid that follows Natsume around and Wakako Usami is Sumire's friend in the anime, the one that put the alarm clock above Mikan's head causing her to be granted the ranking of a 'No Star'.
Tsubasa's Song - 'Girl Of My Dreams' by The Jonas Brothers
Thank You For Reading.
Love,
Pekopon Pudding
