My life with you
Chapter 6: Concert Success
Everyone met in the parking lot, to avoid the fans, and got into the limo to taka them to the concert. Utau and Ikuto where discussing something about the concert in hush voices so it made it hard to hear even for Amu and Kukai who was sitting next to them.
"We have arrived." The driver said. Everyone did once last final check on his or her outfit and things before acknowledging the drive. First one to go out was Utau and Kukai, the fans where screaming their heads off when they say their favorite Japanese pop idol. Ikuto and Amu where next and this time all the girls where yelling and calling for him, Amu wasn't used to this kind of crown and just held onto Ikuto tighter he on the other hand responded and held her close. Finally Souka and Artuo stepped out of the limo, the people where also going crazy for Artuo just like they were with Ikuto. Once inside they all headed into the dressing room where they sat down and waited for the opening act to finish. Utau's make up artist did a few finishing touches on her make as well as Amu's and Souka's.
"Shows about to start" One of the stage crew said through the door. All of them stopped chatting and left the room. Souka, Artuo, Amu and Kukai went to their seats while Ikuto and Utau went backstage. Through out the years they've been together Ikuto showed Amu his other talents which involved playing the piano, guitar and even singing, but if it was against Utau then Ikuto would surely loose to her.
Half way through the concert Ikuto and Utau decided to have fun by interacting with the audience.
"Let's call some audience members Ikuto" Utau said through her microphone.
"Why not. Guys can you bring out the bowl" Ikuto called the stagehand to bring out a big fish bowl which contained all the seats and names of all the people in the audience. Once out Ikuto and Utau each got two ballots from the bowl.
"Can Amy and Chris come on down!" Utau called them. They waited to the two girls to come down and once on stage they were given microphones and both were really excited. It would have been an understatement to say they where excited, they were practically jumping.
"Well, mine says Anna and Clarice" Ikuto called them out. As the girls made their way up stage Ikuto went down to get Kukai and Amu.
"Ikuto what are you planning?" Amu asked when Ikuto started to drag her since she didn't want to move.
"Just come, look at Kukai he's excited" Ikuto replied and gave up dragging Amu. She thought she was free but the Ikuto suddenly lifted her up.
"IKUTO! Put me down!" Amu yelled. Ikuto being the wonderful boyfriend he claims to be didn't put Amu down till they reached the stage.
"So guys, were going to play a game" Utau said. The four girls that were called started smiling and seemed to be very excited. The mechanics of the game were they had to put their hand inside a box and guess what it was, the one with the most points will get to have a photo and a special prize. Kukai and Amu were dragged on stage for another game that the other three contestants get to play for a chance to get a signed album of Utau and Ikuto as well as a signed T-shirt.
"Kukai, Amu you guys can take a seat first. Guys bring out the boxes." Utau called for. Each girl was given headphones so they won't hear what the other contestant guess is. Each contestant was scared to put their hands in the boxes and they couldn't help but scream every time they touch an item in the box. Everyone in the audience couldn't stop laughing at the girls' expression. Even Kukai couldn't stop laughing; he almost fell from his chair.
"So who is the winner?" Ikuto asked looking at Amu and Kukai.
"Congratulations Anna for winning the first game" Amu said.
"Kukai are you finished yet? Its time for the next game!" Utau said a bit angry with her boyfriend but in reality she wasn't mad at him. They gave Kukai a few more minutes to settle down before they started the next game.
"In this game the two of you will be the judge." Ikuto said. Amu and Kukai both went backstage to get a microphone.
"So this challenge will involve the three of you having to reenact one of Utua's dance moves" Ikuto said. Everyone in the audience started laughing and cheering them on. The dance moved looks really simple but the hard part was if they could split or not. The whole moves consist of a step forward, then two turns, and then split, and then they need to stand up and strike a poss.
"But before you do this lets have Amu do it." Utau said with a smirk on her face.
"What?! Why me?!" Amu said and almost dropped her microphone.
"Well you're the one that made this move, so you show it to them." Utua replied.
"Fine." Amu gave her microphone to Kukai and went to where Ikuto and Utau where. She looked at Utua and Ikuto before nodding for the music to start, once it hit that part Amu did the move and the whole audience cheered, clapped and even hooted. The three contestants on stage were speechless, the way she did it made it look so easy and flawless. The music stopped and Amu was handed a towel and bottled water.
"We'll let you guys decide who goes first." Ikuto said. A minute later the girls already had an order and they where ready to perform.
"We're ready!" All three girls said. Each one of them stepped forward and waited for the music to play. The crowed cheered for each one of the contestants with the same energy they did since the beginning of the concert.
"Wow! Those where great performances weren't they Amu?" Ikuto said.
"Having to perform it on stage in just a short amount of time I give all of you guys an excellent but sad to say we still need to choose a winner." Amu said and clapped her hands for everyone, which the crowed this as well. Kukai and Amu talked with each other for a few minutes getting some of Ikuto and Utau's comments on how they think the contestants performed.
"Okay we have a winner. Kukai who is it?" Amu asked.
"Since you asked so nicely, the winner is Chris!" Kukai said into the microphone and the whole audience cheered along. Once all of them got their prizes the four contestants went back to their seats. Amu and Kukai headed back to their seats as well and Souka handed each one of them a towel and bottled water. Ikuto and Utua got a towel from a stagehand and some water before resuming their concert.
By the time the concert ended it was almost twelve midnight and the fans didn't seem a bit tired.
"Thank you everyone for supporting us in our first US tour and we hope that you'll continue on supporting us in the future!" Utau said and the whole audience roared in excitement, laughter and happiness.
"We hope that you'll keep on supporting us!" Ikuto said and waved his hand at the audience.
"Thank so much! Good night!" Utau and Ikuto said together. Everyone in the audience stood up and gave them a standing ovation. As the curtains where slowly closing the audience didn't stop clapping and once the curtains finally reached the middle the audience stopped.
"WE LOVE YOU UTAU AND IKUTO!" All of them yelled followed by a round of applause.
"COME BACK AGAIN!" They all followed up. Artuo, Souka, Kukai and Amu were all shocked and all four of them where so glad that the concert was such a big success.
"Let's go to the back. Artuo said and the four of them made their way backstage doing their best not to be noticed by the fans. Once at the back they made their way to the dressing room while trying to maneuver around all the stage personnel who were keeping some of the equipment already. Souka knocked before opening the door to the dressing room.
"Good job guys!" Souka said and hugged both of her kids the same time.
"Souka let them change first." Artuo said and held his hand out for his wife. Souka let go of her kids before giving her hand to Artuo, allowing him to pull her down to the couch. Kukai and Amu were already seated and on the couch both of them a bit tired but also happy that the concert was a success.
"I'm hungry can we grab a bit to eat?" Utau said when she stepped out. Amu inside wanted to go back to the hotel and sleep already but she didn't want to look ungrateful to them. They paid for her whole trip, accommodation, and food and even they pay for the things she buys even though she has money from her parents.
"I'll go back to the hotel with Amu and just order room service." Ikuto said when he stepped out. Amu smiled at him secretly, she was glad he understood how she felt.
"Are you sure you don't want to join us?" Artuo asked.
"Yes I'm sure, I don't want Amu to get sick or to tired." Ikuto said grabbing his violin case from his chair. They all excited the dressing room and headed to the back stage entrance/ exit and entered the waiting limo, luckily there wasn't any fans waiting for them there.
They dropped Ikuto and Amu off first in the hotel before leaving to go somewhere to eat. Once they stepped inside the first thing Ikuto did was order a light snack for him and Amu to eat. He knew Amu would like to sleep already but that concert was long and she got a bit hungry so he wanted her to have a snack first before going to bed.
"Amu? Are you done changing?" Ikuto said and knocked on the bathroom door.
"Wait." Came Amu's reply. Ikuto went and opened the door for the room service person to push in the cart.
"Thanks." Ikuto said to the person before closing the door. Amu stepped out of the bathroom ready to sleep but when she smelt the food she felt hungry. Amu sat down and lifted the lid of the food Ikuto ordered while he went to the bathroom to change. It didn't take long till Ikuto came out and sat down next to Amu. He smiled at her before digging into the food. Amu was glad that she got to spend time with Ikuto after the concert even if it was just a small snack. Once finished the two of them went to bathroom to brush their teeth before heading to bed.
"Good night Iktuo. You did great today" Amu said and placed a kiss on his cheek.
"Good night Amu" Ikuto said and kissed her forehead.
The two of them allowed sleep to take over but both of them knew that their adventures together just started.