Yuuki: here's the next chapter
Yoru: on with the story nya!
"Bold italics is someone singing"
Chapter 6: singing Ichigo
Amu's POV
"Amu, hurry up!" I was getting ready for class and was late, again.
"I'm coming! I'm coming!" Things were pretty normal with Ikuto and me again. Though he wasn't as pervy and I still had that pepper spray…I sort of miss his pervyness though…
"Ichigo-chan, stop daydreaming!"
"Alright, alright!" I ran out the bathroom door. I was wearing a black knitted sweater and another black mini-skirt. My hair was down. There was one rule in the school I didn't get…why do the guys have to wear a school uniform but the girls don't…?
-Lunch-
"Everyone is absent today…it feels lonely without them…" All of our friends weren't here today. Strange…the table, which was usually full, was now only occupied by Ikuto and me. Today had been a strange day…
"What's wrong, Ichigo-chan?" I looked up at Ikuto. His eyes were filled with worry and something else…Hey! Wait a minute! Since when could I read Ikuto's eyes!?!!
-After classes at park-
Ikuto and I were walking through the park. It's always so peaceful.
"So what are you going to do?"
"Huh?"
"For the music assignment."
"Oh…I don't know. I'll just right another song…"
"What's wrong, Amu?"
"Nothing."
"The trees are nice."
"I used to come here when I was little."
"Really?"
"Ya, with my little sister, Ami. She used to say 'My oh my!' a lot."
"The world changes a lot."
"Ya…"
-Next day at music-
"I told you to do it. What are you going to do now, Ichigo-chan?" I hadn't written the song in the end…I'll just have to wing it…
"Hinamori-san, you are first." What!? Why do I have to be first!? Ikuto whispered a little tune in my ear,
"My oh my,
Look how time flies by
Look how the world changes in a blink of an eye…"
Oh ya! In the park we tried to make a mini song with that! I could us it! I walked over to the keyboard. I could use different sounds…
(My oh my by the Wreckers. I do not own nya!)
"This concrete road used to just be dirt
We'd drive out here after work
Every Friday night when I was eighteen.
This parking lot used to be a field
I parked here in my Oldsmobile
Long before the Sonic and the Walgreens.
Not no more
Not no more
My oh my
Look how time flies
Look how the world changes in a blink of an eye
My oh my
Look how the years have flown
Turning around before you know it
Up and gone
Oh my, oh my, oh my.
Times have changed and so have I
I once was young and starry-eyed
Now I have these bittersweet memories.
Songs were long and gas was cheap
No cell phones and water was free
Daddy paid and I never had to worry
My oh my
Look how time flies
In a blink of an eye
My oh my
Look how the years have flown
Turning around before you know it
Up and gone
Oh my, oh my, oh my."
Yay I remembered all the lyrics! Everyone clapped then it went silent. Hoshina-chan's manager came up to me and handed me a card.
"I think our company would like your voice. Call this number if you're looking for a job."
-After classes at dorm-
"Don't take the job." We had just entered the room and Ikuto hadn't said anything. I looked at him but his bangs covered his eyes.
"What? You always said I'd make a good singer. Why shouldn't I?"
"You'll leave."
"So?"
"Leave like Utau."
"You mean Hoshina-san? What do you mean?"
"…can ya keep a secret?"
"S-sure." He's serious. Scary serious.
"She's my sister." (A.n. - we all knew that nya!)
"S-she can't be! Your last name is Tsukiyomi! Her's is Hoshina!"
"Stage name."
"B-but…say this is all true. What does that have to do with anything?"
"…"
"What's wrong?" I sat next to Ikuto on the bed. Keeping my pillow close to me and the pepper spray… He sighed,
"I might as well tell you. When we were little, Utau and me, our parents were crazy with Utau's voice. They thought she could be the newest hit and they could be rich. They weren't really our parents though. Step-parents are what they were. So eventually they were able to get Utau a recording contract with that company Easter. As you can see, Utau is now a music idol and I am stuck here. Having a brother would affect her job so I no longer matter to them. Utau is still crazy with her 'love' for me so I tend to keep away from her." I stared at him.
"So you're saying that you are the 'unloved' son of the Hoshina's?"
"You could say that…"
"Prove it." He sighed again.
"Fine." Ikuto pulled out his phone and called someone.
"Hello?" The voice on the other end said. Whoa! It's Hoshina-san's voice!
"Hey Utau. Could you convince Ichigo-chan that you are who you a-"
"Ichigo-chan!? Who is the slut!? Hand her to me! I'll show her not to mess with Utau Hoshina's brother!"
"Bye, Utau." He hung up. That was rude…
"Told ya."
"Whoa."
"Ya…"
"So what does this have to do with anything?"
"I don't want to lose someone else I care about…"
"Ikuto…When's your birthday?"
"December 1st. Why?"
"On your birthday, we'll spend the whole day doing whatever you want. Kay? But I'm still going to take the job…" He looked at me with worried eyes.
"But Amu, I-"
"I promise. No matter what. I'll stay with you!" I smiled. I don't like seeing him like this…
-Saturday-
Ikuto and I were walking towards the Easter building. Today was the audition for new singers. Afterwards we were meeting the others for ice cream.
"Here we are." I walked in the door and the room was decorated and there were young girls everywhere. These girls must be the others who are auditioning….
"Nervous?"
"A-a little."
"Don't be. They'll just see it as weakness and stomp on you."
"W-what!?"
"Just stay calm."
"You're not very helpful!"
"Got your song ready, Ichigo-chan?"
"Song?"
"It's an audition! You need to sing."
"Oh no! I didn't think of anything!"
"You don't have to write one. Just memorize something…"
"B-but! She said it'd be better to write one!"
"Then write one."
"B-but what if I c-"
"You'll be fine. You're a great singer and you've been great in class." I'm such an idiot! The intercom came on and a lady spoke,
"Number 4. Please come in!" I looked down at my number. Number 5. I'm next!
"I-Ikuto! what do I do!?"
"First, don't panic. Just think of something in your head and make it up as you go."
"O-okay…I can't think of anything!" The lady came on the intercom again,
"Number 5. Please come in!" What!? That's me!
"Ikuto, what do I do!?" He sighed and pulled me in the room. There were two men and a girl there. Sitting behind a table.
"You are Hinamori Amu, correct?" I nodded,
"Y-yes."
"Very well. Um…who is this?" He pointed to Ikuto. He's not a loud in here!? I can't do this without him!
"H-he's with me. Could he stay here please?"
"Fine. But he mustn't make any noise." He pointed to a chair and Ikuto pated my head before going to sit down,
"Good luck, Ichigo-chan. Sing from your heart. You like to sing. Right?"
"Start please." I gulped. I hope I can do this. Um…
"Hurry. We don't have all day. If you are nervous please come at a later date."
"N-no! I can do it now."
"Very well."
(Stand still look pretty by the Wreckers. I don't own nya!)
"I want to paint my face
And pretend I'm someone else
Sometimes I get so fed up
I don't even want to look at myself
But people have problems that are worse than mine
I don't want you to think I'm complaining all the time
And I hate the way you look at me I have to say
I wish I could start over
I am slowly falling apart
I wish you'd take a walk in my shoes for a start
You might think it's easy being me
You just stand still, look pretty.
Sometimes I find myself shaking
In the middle of the night
And then it hits me and I can't
Even believe this is my life
But people have problems that are worse than mine
I don't want you to think I'm complaining all the time
And I wish that everyone would go and shut their mouths
I'm not strong enough to deal with it.
I am slowly falling apart
I wish you'd take a walk in my shoes for a start
You might think it's easy being me
Just stand still, look pretty."
They stood up,
"Call the recording company!"
"Get a manager!" The girl walked up to me,
"Congratulations! You are going to be the next big hit! Next to Hoshina Utau of course! Well, I have to say that. You might even be better!" I made it!? I ran over to Ikuto,
"Thank you!"
"For what?"
"I couldn't think of anything for a song…but when I looked at you those words popped into my head!" He pated my head,
"It wasn't me. You thought of them. Congrats, Ichigo-chan." I smiled up at him,
"Still, you stayed with me and that deserves a thank you!" He ruffled up my hair. Which I spent the entire day doing!
"You're my little singing Ichigo!"
TBC….
Yuuki: little cheesiness at the end but not much. sorry it's so rushed
Ikuto; you haven't updated this in forever!
Yuuki: it's all HIS fault!
Amu: who is he?
Yuuki: I dare not say his name! the devil shall surely haunt it!
Amu: okayyyyyyyyy…
Everyone: Arigatou!