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Entry #4

Today went better than I expected. Kanako and I became friends! I'm really excited to have such a person as a friend. I finally got to know the name of the model I met at the door and I think I found an interesting anime that I have yet to discover the name.

I was running late. How could my phone switch time zone on me? I chose a bad day to fiddle with my phone. It was quarter to three; I was running faster than I ever ran in a track meeting. I was glad that being on able to run for situations like this. Chiba station only 10 minutes at the pace I was running, plenty of time I thought. Reaching a stop light, I finally had time to catch my breath. Glancing around, I caught a glimpse of Kyousuke and neighbor girl walking on the other side of the street. If they were dating, they would be the lamest couple in the world. I sure hope they weren't because their children would be one paying for the broken plates. I really hoped they weren't… because for the children. When I reached the station, I began looking for Kanako.

"I should have put a wager on you coming earlier than me" an annoyed voice said from my back. I turn around to meet at Kanako disappointed look.

"Sorry, I got caught up with something." I replied, I couldn't tell her that I was late because accidentally switch the time zone on my phone.

"No, worries." Said Kanako, while heading for the platform "You did arrive at the time we set up"

"Where are we heading exactly? You didn't tell me yesterday" I said, looking at the train schedule.

"Akihabara, they recently opened a Karaoke Box. I got a few connections to get in for free."

Once the train arrived, we were lucky to find a couple of free seats. I wish we didn't take those seats, because after a few minutes some guys started hitting on us.

"Where are you foxy ladies going today?" said the first guy trying to lean on a rail.

"We're going on a field trip" said Kanako

"Field trip?" replied while gazing at his buddy.

"Did you hear me stutter? Yes, I said field trip." Kanako went on saying. "We're going to discover what makes stupid kids that still wear diapers like you think they have a chance with us."

"Just because you wear a shirt that spells cool in English, don't make you that" I said, following Kanako lead. "I just think a person that wear shirts with words in another language, is a cry for attention."

"Why don't you head on home and tell mommy to buy you clothes more appropriate for your age." Said Kanako, She handed them both a business card to a kid clothing store. The guys started to come close to us and Kanako stoop up facing them with no fear. I was a bit scared, everyone was looking at us.

"You have a pretty smart mouth don't you?" said the guy now face to face with Kanako. I was ready to jump in when the train came to a stop and Kanako took the chance and kick both of the man jewels.

"Run!" she said while grabbing my arm and took off with me out of the train. The guys were still on the floor, and could not get move. One of them cried for his mother. We ran for 5 minutes before running Kanako was gasping for breath, I was just fine.

"I'll take it you are on the track team?" said Kanako gasping for breath.

"Yes, down in local Chiba junior high school, how did you guess I was on it?"

"Lucky guess" Finally catching up with her breath "The place should be a few block more if we keep moving forward."

Akihabara is the world for technology. If I've been a tech junkie, this would be my hanging out place. The more we dive into the Akihabara. I started noticing Anime stores scattering around. I saw Kanako making up a disgusted faces while looking at people exiting from the stores. I didn't mind, people have their own tastes on things. Among the crowd, I saw a white figure walking among them. He was wearing a white jacket with white jeans and black leather shoes to top it all off. I didn't recognize him at first. Kanako then waved and yelled out a name

"Mikagami!" said kanako in a cheerful voice, running towards the guy.

"Hey Kanako, no time on see" Mikagami raised his hand to salute kanako. It was the model from yesterday, what he was doing in Akihabara?

"What are you doing in this place?" asked Kanako while looking around to see what a person like him would be able to find in is part of this city.

"Just buying some stuff, I heard they have the next generation phones before they are release to the public." Mikagami then put his attention to me "You're the part time model, it's great to see you already made friends"

I could not respond, with the sincere smile he showed me. I got embarrassed at his presence.

"Where are my manners, I'm Mikagami, Kouki. I'm sorry I did not introduced myself properly last time we met"

"I'm Kirino Kousaka" I replied, I couldn't say anything else.

"How do you like working at Eternal Blue?"

"It's great that they gave me the chance to get my foot on the door."

"It's great to hear, I hate to do this again but I got to get to a shooting. It's being great seeing you again, Kanako you show her all the tricks in this industry" Mikagami looked at Kanako, and waved goodbye

"Of course!" replied Kanako in a cheerful voice "Good luck in your shooting."

Once again I saw him walk away, in a grace only a person of his level would walk. I knew he was cute, but somewhere in my I feel that this isn't the cutest guy I know.

We reached the Karaoke Box; it was named "Nex-Gen KB" who would it thought. It had flood lights covering enough to blind a pilot that was flying thru this area. Flashy neon lights and fog smoke coming out of the floor.

Kanako did not lie, it was packed. Line extended around the building. There was a big security person on the on the front door checking anyone who enter without permission. A young man with over muscular tone tried to force his way in only to be knocked out by him. Kanako casually walked up to the big man, said a few words giggled and signaled me to follow her inside. Security man was giggling at the smile of kanako. How does she do it?

"He loves my singing" said Kanako "he says if I become a singer, he'll make my first fan club"

"I can't wait to see you sing" I said to Kanako. She just smiled at my comment.

"For a place to have a name like that, I would have expected more a futuristic view rather an a retro look"

"The owners say that they want to bring back the good times into this era." She replied as we reach an empty room.

"Welcome to Nex-Gen KB, please insert your membership card" said a Vocaloid voice. Kanako inserted what it looked like a clear glass into the door slot.

"Welcome back Kanako, what would you genre would you like to choose from?"

Kanako looked at me and said "You have anything in mind?" I just told her whatever she wanted.

"Genre: Random"

"Acknowledged, Enjoy your stay" Vocaloid giggled, and the door opened into the room.

"The room changes into the genre you chose, but this time it's random. So I guess we'll see how it looks."

As we stepped into the room, the room was rather dark. It showed dark themes obscured by fighting scenes. I have seen these characters before they appeared in an anime on Thursdays. The only reason I know this is because of the stupid guy was browsing thru the channels one day. Before I put my finger of the title, Kanako gave a big sigh and looked at me as if I was the one to blame what genre was picked.

"Anime, this is the first time I've do this genre" Kanako said in a disappointment "No, matter. I can now show you I can truly remember any song I hear for the first time."

"Now playing, Masquerade from Maschera: Lament of a Fallen Beast" the vocaloid said as the song starting playing. We both listened to it, I found it annoying. Kanako was enjoying it, and closed her eyes to focus on the song. Once the song ended the vocaloid asked if it should be played again. Kanako replied but only asked for the off vocal version.

"Now watch the lyrics behind me, I'll nail the whole song" said Kanako in a confident tone. The song started and heard Kanako sing. During the song, I saw a different person. She was singing as her problems evaporated from her. She looked as the world was praising her. I applauded after her performance ended.

"That was pretty good" I said "You really do hold up to the song"

"Of course, why would I lie? Next song" said Kanako, as the whole room changed from a dark scene to a bright colored room, a ridiculous round pink rabbit with ear that stretch over the horizons appeared all over the room, with a grade school girl wearing a pink magician outfit with big cartoony eyes and pink hair. I didn't pay too much attention until the vocaloid skipped the name of the song.

"Stupid machine, so much for being the most advanced karaoke box" Kanako said while hitting the monitor. The song started playing. I still don't know what made me interested in this song, but once I started listening to it, I felt I was going over the stars with her riding along me destroying the evil over the earth. I love the song. The characters were cuter than any kitten or puppies calendars combine, don't get me wrong I still love kittens and puppies. Abruptly my paradise ended along with the song. It all went dark and emergency lights came on

"We apologize, but due to some error in the system we cannot continue to operate normally." a voice said over the speakers. "We have to ask you to leave the facility immediately."

"I will not take this, I'm going to complain." said kanako as we were heading out

"It wasn't that bad, I did get to hear your great voice" I said to Kanako. She was looking at me with a satisfying smile.

Kanako waved goodbye to the security person, and we started heading towards Chiba station. I search discreetly over the stores to find from which anime those character were from only to be spooked by Kanako sudden voice.

"Yesterday was something" she said while gazing at the stars "I didn't mean to freak out like that."

"Yeah, Keizo will likely be in the front cover of the magazine" I said, we both laughed only to be followed by awkward silent. "Do you have problems with your boyfriend?" I asked without sounding to intrusive, Kanako stayed quiet for a minute.

"Family… I never got along with my parents" replied Kanako now looking down "It all went downhill once my big sister decided to move out. I could tolerate my parents because my sister was there for me. Yesterday in the morning I got in fight with my dad, and my mom only view his point not mine. I exploded at the moment and told them that I wished that I moved with my sister" She was really trying not to cry.

"I understand, don't take this all weight by yourself" I said while embracing her, I heard her start to whimper. All I could do is not let go, she was looking someone to support her in this situation. I started patting her back just like my mother used to do when I started crying. A few minutes passed before Kanako removed herself from my brace.

"I appreciate you accompany me to this place" said Kanako while wiping her tears away. "We should do this again sometime in the future" I nodded, She was more relaxed, I felt great doing my good deed of the day.

"Sure, I'll love hanging out with you again" I said. We were heading back toward Chiba station. We chat a little about what we were doing tomorrow.

"Tomorrow is you last day at Eternal Blue?" asked Kanako in shock.

"They only hire me to do a few shootings" I said in a sad voice "I'm planning to work at other agencies though"

"Pretty much like a freelance then. That's great, you get to choose where you work"

"I guess that how it works, but I can't work where I don't get hired"

"That's true, we need to do something for tomorrow" Kanako said while looking at her cell phone "Cancel any plans that you have after the shooting."

"Ok" I replied. I don't have anything to do tomorrow anyways

"It's settled then, tomorrow is going to be your best day of your life" Kanako said.

We exchange numbers and we headed our way. I arrived at my home before my curfew time was up, but I got permission from my father to stay out later if it was necessary. Just like yesterday, nothing interesting happened after I came back home. I did stay after night when everyone went to sleep, to see if I could find from which anime that the grade kid and the bunny was from. As I surf the channels, the guy scared the hell out of me when he entered the living room, to get some damn water. I quickly pressed random buttons on the remote and jumped into a kissing scene from a soap opera. I felt my cheeks turning red, I felt so uncomfortable seeing this while the guy was on the kitchen grabbing water. I turned off the T.V and quickly headed upstairs. I wonder if he noticed me surfing those anime channels, and why did I felt like that when I turn to that soap opera? Certainly because I felt he caught me watching anime.

This Journal entry is rather the longest I've written so far. Yet I feel it was necessary, not sure why. Tomorrow will bring new surprises, not to mention that I can't wait to see what Kanako has stored for me.