Yui pulls in to the stadium's parking and as we left the car, I can already see a huge line of concert goers leading to the stadium. I could hear a lot of young teenagers giggling with their friends and chatting while waiting in line.

I turn to Yui "Woah, look at all these fans! Is he really this famous?"

Yui laughs "You, being the workaholic you are have not turned on the radio recently, am I right? When have you listened or updated your music collection hmm?"

I say in disbelief "No way! That famous?"

"He may be a Chinese artist, but he also has broken into the English market through a few of his songs that were featured in some famous movie. My American friends were able to listen to it and that's why when they found out I got free tickets, they were all so jealous. They say he has the voice of an Angel and looks like one as well."

"I see… Hmmm, Guess It's time to update my collection then, Oh! Look the line's moving, Let's go."

As we lined up, we started chatting about work, family and just random everyday things. I didn't even notice that the people in line started to move. We were now able to enter the main area and then Yui started looking for our seats. Our tickets gave us seats close to the stage. Not close enough to reach the barricade which covers the stage, but close enough to see the stage clearly. The seats were soon filled and it was a full house. The cramped feeling inside the stadium is starting to get to me. Gosh there were a lot of people. I should've taken a rest earlier in the afternoon. My energy level won't last the show at this rate. Then again, work comes first. That 1000-piece cupcake order wasn't gonna finish itself. Besides, the look on the customers' faces when we delivered it to them on time really made our efforts worth it.

Suddenly, the lights went out and smoke to add to the effect started to fill the stage. The show is about to start. People started cheering. You could feel the excitement of the crowd to see Andy and then people all around us started to stand up. The drums were beating with an upbeat rhythm and the other instruments matched its pace. Soon enough I could hear someone sing. Hmm, the song's pretty catchy! He is good.

Yui actually starts singing along! She smiles at me and almost shouts at me, just to surpass the crowd's cheering. "This song is pretty popular nowadays! Have a listen! Did you see him? Look over there! he's pretty handsome isn't he?"

I joke "Yui! You have a boyfriend!"

She laughs "Hey I know how to appreciate a good-looking man. Tetsuya knows I'm very much loyal and in love with him."

This voice though… it's pretty familiar… I must've heard him on the radio before, but something tells me it's different. I've heard this voice somewhere else. I could barely see through the cheering fans in front of me. I face the giant screens and try to make out the face of this celebrity, but my eyesight started failing me.

"Are you ok?" Yui looks at me with worry "You look at little pale"

"I'm ok, his fans just don't have the concept of personal space. It's so cramped here." I think I need some air. What is with the smell of all this perfume. I know you're all going to a concert and all, but girls you don't have to bathe in it. "Yui-chan, I'm just gonna step out in the hallway for a bit."

"I'll come with you!"

We both step out and tried squishing ourselves through the sea of cheering fans and make our way to the main hallway. It's funny because it's still an upbeat song playing, so I feel as if we have our very own background music accompanying our struggle out. We stood by the wall near the exit and I start to fan myself, with a flyer I found on the floor. I turn it over and see that's a flyer for today's concert. The man's silhouette is seen and his eyes are heavily shadowed. Smart man, this one is. This will probably give him a little bit of privacy if he wants to walk the streets. I look closely trying to make out his face then my heart skips a beat. I wonder why. I shrug it off because It's probably because of fatigue.

"Why didn't you tell me, you were tired and dizzy?" Yui throws a motherly yet scary glare at me.

"I just didn't want to spoil our night!" Then I hear a change from the upbeat music to a much slower vibe. The music becomes mellow and gives a more ballad-y feel. "I'll be ok just give me a sec."

Yui sighs, sits down beside me and says "I'm glad you still went despite everything. I know you're busy, but I miss spending time with you, you know? Don't worry, I'm not letting you off easily for almost fainting on me."

We just sit here for a while, then suddenly Yui Exclaims "This tune…Oh! It's this song! So, he was the one who sang it. It's been stuck in my head for a while, I heard it playing while I was walking downtown the other day. I wasn't able to get the title. It's very moving."

"I'll make it up to you I promise!" I close my eyes and try to get my bearings back. As I sat there, I started to focus on the tune of the song playing.

~You see her when you close your eyes

Maybe one day you'll understand why~

~But you only need the light when it's burning low

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

Only know you love her when you let her go~

This voice is so soothing yet there is something so lonely about the song. It's like there is some hidden pain just waiting to break free, I just wanna hug the person singing and offer comfort. As I continue to listen, I could feel myself falling asleep. I could hear talking voices. I think its Yui and a man? I can barely make out their words. I'm so tired. I feel myself being lifted, then I surrender to sleep.


"Oh, so you're the two girls that were given backstage passes by our sponsor. What happened to this one, she conked out. She could rest here for a while" Kaji Meyer, Andy's hunky blond manager, looks at Miaka sleeping on the couch. Mr. Meyer was walking down the hallway doing a check of the whole stadium when he saw us just sitting there outside the main area. I stopped him and asked if there was a receiving lounge for the people who get meet & passes, so that I could bring Mi-chan there and let her rest, before we leave. I don't really mind not meeting the star, Mi-chan's health comes first. I'm sure Miaka would say the same thing.

"Thank you so much, she just a workaholic and I dragged her here just to let some steam off and have a little fun. I didn't know she was too tired and before I knew it she fell asleep. It's a good thing you saw us. It'd be hell trying to get her out once the concertgoers start to leave." I sigh… Man, Miaka what trouble have you gotten yourself into now. As I look around the room, it looks like a dressing room. It must be Andy's dressing room, since it's pretty huge. Clothes were hanging from the racks and I could see a big mirror to the side. The room had items strewn about like bags and personal belongings like gadgets and a few instrument cases. There were some flowers on the table probably wishing the star good luck. There was a Door to the side which was probably a bathroom.

Kaji laughs "I'm surprised someone would fall asleep at Andy's concert. You both don't seem like the usual crazy types we get every time for a meet and greet."

I smirk and say "Well, you don't seem like a manager at all, how old are you? You're pretty young."

Kaji smiles "Nah, I just have a baby face. Me and Andy go way back since high school. We're actually the same age. He's an interesting fellow, so I decided to support my best bud through his career. Believe me, it's been a crazy roller coaster ride and look at where we are now." We started to chat about random things, Andy's beginnings and things people don't know about the showbiz life.

A knock sounds into the room then a techie enters, "Boss, we need you back here." Kaji says "Ok, I'll head there now." He turns to me and says "The show's about to end soon, I highly doubt you'd be able to go through the whole meet and greet process, but at the very least let Andy take you both home. It's part of the deal for a meet and greet and knowing him, he'd feel better if he knew you both made it home safe, especially your tired friend over there."

"That's awfully nice of you both, thanks so much!" Kaji leaves the room with the techie. I look at Miaka and it seems like she's gained a bit more color. That's good.

My phone rings and I see "Tetsuya" on the caller Id. I'll answer it outside as to not wake Miaka up. "Hi Tetsuya, the concert's about to end. We're just waiting for Andy to head back to the dressing room. By the way, Miaka actually fell asleep…"

Little did I know, that the meeting about to happen with my best friend isn't actually the first time the two would meet. Who knew? Destiny sure has a sense of humor.


FY is not mine :) All mistakes are mine though. Also, the song isn't mine it's Passenger's "Let her go"