Love Live
Hi everyone welcome back to Love Live! First off, let me apologize for not updating this story for a week. I was bust writing another fanfiction which took me about a days. Honestly, I do not have a lot of time for this stuff, I don't want to complain to you guys though, I'm pretty sure I was in the past chapters, so I apologize for that as well. Just know that I am really appreciative to all those who followed, favorited, and reviewed this story. You guys are awesome and I hope all of you have an amazing day!
Disclaimer: Please refer to chapter one.
Chapter VII: Rising
It's been a day since Kyoko gave me tickets to their concert in Tokyo. I'm still contemplating whether or not I should go and even bring the girls. I mean it was the fact that I had to work for them that kept us together. Doing something like this feels… awkward. I got off my bed and opened the bedside drawer. I took out the ten tickets that Kyoko gave me, and just as I took them out my doorbell rang.
The puppies began to bark and ran towards the door. Their mother on the other hand was silently sleeping on her bed. I walked over to my door with the pups constantly yapping off. I looked through the peephole, and much to my surprise it was Kotori's mother. Looking at her face, she seemed kind of troubled. I unlocked the two locks on my doors and greeted Minami-san at the door.
"Minami-san? What are you doing here?" I asked. The school principal smiled at me and bowed towards me.
"Hello Yukimura-san, sorry to bother you. I just wanted to have a little chat with you" The principal said. I nodded and let her into my home. When she entered the pups ran back towards their room which just confused me.
I told Minami-san to sit down on the couch while I grabbed some tea and some snacks for her. I brewed some masala tea, brought some pineapple cakes and placed the two on the small coffee table in front of the couch.
"Here you go" I said giving the cup of tea to Minami-san.
"Thank you"
I took a seat on the stationary chair and the both of us took a small sip of our tea. At this point Minami-san spoke to me.
"I heard from Kotori that the group decided not to follow you. It's quite unfortunate" Minami-san looked at me with pitiful eyes. When I looked at her facial expression, I hate it.
"There's nothing I can do about it. The girls chose not to follow me… I'll accept their decision"
Minami-san kept on looking at me with pitiful eyes. The more I looked into her eyes, the more my blood boiled. Why are you looking at me like that?! Why do people around me… Always pity me?! I clenched my fists without realizing, and my eyes were filled of anger. Despite that Minami-san still kept on looking at me like that.
"What do you want?" I said as my voice trembled from my inner anger. I tried to hide it as much as I could, but the aura I was emitting from my boy mad it easy to tell.
"You… Wanted this to happen right?" Minami-san asked.
"Huh?"
"I don't know why. But after coming here to talk to you… You seem much more relaxed than before. You didn't want to help them in the first place did you?" Minami-san said staring at me. I looked back at her with an unfazed look.
"If this is all you wanted to talk about, then I ask you kindly to leave." I said getting up of the chair and placing my cup in the sink. I turned back at Minami-san, giving her a look of irritation. "There are somethings you shouldn't dig into… Sadly Minami-san… You are treading on some thin ice here"
Minami-san looked down on her feet, placing her cup down on the table. She bowed towards me and walked towards the door. When she opened the door, she stopped and turned around to me, giving me a look of worry.
"At least talk to the girls one more time. This is my final and only request Yukimura-san." Minami-san bowed once more and closed the door behind her. When Minami-san left, all that was left was an empty room. Was it always this quiet?
Later on in the day I took Misa and the pups out for a little walk. As always the pups were energetic while Misa was much better behaved. Luckily on my walk, they were stopped by a bunch of people who were petting the energetic pups.
"Hey, are you guys thirsty?" I asked the four. The four barked loudly, and I took that as a yes. I walked them to the nearest convenience store and tied their leash around a pole. I waved the dogs off and went inside. I walked around the beverage section and got three bottles of water, and a snack for myself.
"Is this all?" The store cashier asked. I looked around the cashier to see if there was anything in particular I wanted. My eyes drifted around for a brief second and shook my head as nothing grabbed my interest.
"That will be 450 yen please"
"Here you go" I paid the cashier the money and grabbed the bag. On my way to the door, right as I was about to grab the door handle, somebody had already opened the door a second earlier. "Oh!" I let out a sound as I was a bit surprised.
"Ah, I'm sorry" A familiar voice said. After the door had completely opened, I was shaken. It was a person I didn't think I would see again.
"Y-Yukimura-san?" Ayase-san stuttered. The both of us met eye to eye and stood silent. A few seconds passed and Ayase-san lowered head and bowed, I did the same.
"Ayase-san. What a coincidence to meet you here" I said moving aside from the door.
"Y-Yes, it is" Ayase-san replied nervously walking into the store. For some odd reason I decided to tag along with her, she didn't seem to mind it either. "H-How have you been doing Yukimura-san?"
"Hm? Well not bad. To be honest I'm kind of bored now." I replied.
"I see. The girls and I have started with our original schedule. But thanks to you, were able to practice with much more enthusiasm! We're working hard right off of the get go" Ayase-san confidently said it while pump her fist up then down. Seeing that her energy, and from what she said; her friends energy, they seem to be doing very well.
"That's good to hear…" I said twisting open the bottle of water I bought earlier. Ayase-san gathered what she needed, paid for it and headed out the door where my dogs were eagerly waiting. I opened up the other bottles and began to give the dogs a drink of water. Unsurprisingly the four of them depleted the two bottles like it was nothing… Maybe I should have bought more.
"Oh yeah, how are the pups doing? Are they liking their new home?" I asked.
"Yes! In fact my sister loves her, she plays with her everyday" Ayase-san said with a smile. The two of us and the dogs walked over to a nearby park to continue our little talk.
"I didn't know you had a sister Ayase-san. What is she like?"
"Well she's a very honest and kind person. Though sometimes she can a bit nosy"
"Really? She sounds just like my sister… She used to be nosy too" I said with a hint of sadness in my voice. Upon just mentioning the word sister, my heart sinks. However I couldn't let Ayase-san see this side of me. This was when I felt a sudden tug on my shirt. "Huh?" I turned over to my left and saw no one there. I looked left and right and still no one.
"Down here!" I heard young females voice. I looked down and saw a young blonde haired girl staring at me with wide and shining eyes. She looked somewhat familiar…
"Um… Who are you?" I asked the petite blonde.
"A-Alisa?" Ayase-san suddenly spoke from behind and jumped off of the bench. She seemed a little uneasy… Is this young girl her sister?
"Hello Onee-sama. I got a little bit worried since you didn't comeback yet… But to think…" Alisa-san stopped talking and looked at me with mischievous eyes. "To think you would be alone here with a boy! It's quite exciting!" The petite blonde was rather ecstatic with this turn out.
"A-Alisa!" Ayase-san yelled at her. This was actually the first time I've ever seen Ayase-san so flustered. I felt the young blonde tug against my t-shirt again. I turned to the petite blonde and he lifted her arms up.
"Uh…"
"Lift me up! Ren Onii-chan!" Alisa cutely called my name with a… O-Onii-chan? Wait how in the world does she know my name? I thought about it for a while, but Alisa began tugging on my shirt with much more force, even showing me a cute pouting face. "Up!"
"Yes, yes…" I honestly gave up. I'm not good with young children, they only seem to become less well behaved when you object to them… When I did lift her up, I was confused… "Um… Why did I lift you up?"
"Put me on your lap!" Alisa said happily. Her elder sister on the other hand seemed kind of shocked at the current event. It's not like I'm not shocked either! The sudden surprise and demands, my brain can't processes it fast enough!
"Yes, yes!" I panicked and placed her on my lap. This feels very, and I mean very awkward. However Alisa seemed to be very happy and content with this situation and position. Her sister? Not as happy. "Um…"
"You can call me Alisa! Ah! Even better Alisa-chan!" Alisa-cha… I mean Alisa happily turned her face towards me with sparkling eyes. I swear this is totally cheating!
"N-No… I think Alisa would be fine right?" I said facing away from her. I moved my eyes to the corner and saw that she was pouting… Again. What's with her? Why is she so attached…? "Actually… How do you know my name?"
"Hm? Do you really want to know?" Alisa asked, turning her head around to her sister. I looked at Ayase-san as well, and she was showing a rather flustered face. I don't know what was going on, but I wanted to know.
"Yeah" I replied.
"Wait a minute Alisa!" Ayase-san screamed out.
"You see the whole week you were gone with her and the girls she kept n texting me about you" Alisa seemed very happy talking about this. Her sister on the other hand looked like a tomato. "This was the first time I've ever seen Onee-sama so happy, talking about a boy" Alisa looked back at Ayase-san with the same mischievous look.
"Heeh? Is that so Ayase-san?" I looked back at Ayase-san with the same eyes as her sister. At this point Ayase-san came running towards us and grabbed Alisa off of my lap.
"W-What do you think you're doing?!" Ayase-san yelled while blushing. Her sister looked unfazed and was rather still happy. "We're leaving now!" Ayase-san stomped off angrily, and left the two of us here.
"I'm not lying though Ren Onii-chan" Alisa said standing next to me. This girl seemed genuine. "Whenever she talked about you, she always seemed happy. Now, she still is happy, but… I feel like the happiness she shows when she is with are friends is different when she's with you. I'm certain I can say that for the other girls as well"
"I see…" I said smiling. Despite her young appearance she thinks rather logically. In this aspect, she is very similar to her sister. "Thank you Alisa" I said patting her head.
"Hehe!" Alisa said with great joy. We only met today but she seemed very happy to meet me. Rather it's like she knew me already. Alisa waved good-bye to me as she caught up with her sister. I got off of the park bench and started to walk my dogs back home.
"So she was happy huh?" I kept thinking about this. It was never really my objective to make her think of me like that. In fact… She'd be better off having these feelings for someone else. Now that I think about it, if I did continue with them… Would things be different from back then?
*beep* *beep*
"Huh?" My phone in my pocket began to vibrate. I took it out and it Ayase-san messaged me. I swiped the message across and entered my password.
Sorry about my little sister… But that's one part of the apology. Actually Alisa called my parents about you… It seems that my parents want to meet you. Don't come if you don't want to though! I can explain it to them!
How in the world did this happen? Is Alisa some sort of hidden mastermind or something? I honestly didn't know what to say. I don't have any other reason to be with them anymore… But I guess it wouldn't hurt to be friends. I texted back to Ayase-san that if it's okay with her I'll come. She replied right away…
Are you sure?! It feels like were forcing you though.
"No it's fine… I'll go" I said to myself typing in the message. After I pressed send after two seconds she immediately replied.
Are you sure you want to go?
"Are you serious?" I said to myself. I typed back saying "If you don't want me to go, just say so!"
"Are you sure you don't want to go?"
"Make up your mind!"
It was now around six o'clock at night. Ayase-san gave me the address and I searched it up online. The restaurant seemed to be your average restaurant, so I didn't have to dress nicely. I honestly hate going to places like that. However I still need to make myself presentable… Now that I think about it… Why would Ayase-san's parents want to meet me?
I took out some clothes from my closer and decided to go with a pair of dark blue jeans, a white t-shirt and a grey dress shirt with a white collar. I mean that's pretty normal right? For shoes… Does it really matter?
For the dogs I gave them to the neighbours to take care of for now. I already gave them their favourite treats and toys just in case the pups start to misbehave. Before I left the apartment I thanked my neighbours and gave them my cell phone number just in case anything happens.
"So let's see… I have to get off at XXXXX station then go on XXXX Street. This should be simple enough." I said getting onto the train. During this time, a lot of people have left work, luckily my district isn't where a lot of workplaces are so it's mostly the train opposite of me that have a crap load of passengers.
"Ah! Please wait a moment!" A women's voice called out as the doors was opening. I turned around last second and stuck my foot through the gap of the closing doors. The train doors slid open once more and the women managed to get into the train, along with some other people.
"Thank you very much" The women bowed politely, but I just waved it off. This women is a foreigner? She speaks very good Japanese, I wonder where she's from. When the train began to move I took a seat near by the doors, and lady from before took the seat a seat away from me.
I felt someone staring at me. I don't know who it is… So I moved my eyes around to see if anyone was making eye contact with me. Obviously there are some people who just wander around with their eyes, and there are some people who just stare at you for no reason. Though I feel as if I was being watched. I turned my eyes to the blonde haired women and I saw her eyes staring right at me.
"Now arriving at XXXX Station, please alight on the right"
As the announcer spoke, the train came to a slow stop at the station. Just like the other stations, they seemed quite empty. I noticed an old lady getting onto the train slowly, and I decided to get off my seat and help her to mine.
"Obaa-san here you can take my seat" I said guided her to my seat.
"Ah… Thank you…" The old lady said slowly moving towards the seat… Suddenly…
"Oops! Sorry bud! This is my seat now…" A young delinquent suddenly jumped onto the seat I was about to give to the old lady. Obviously… I was freaking pissed, I could give two damns if you're a delinquent!
"Hey that seat was for this old lady. Whats wrong with you? "I asked. I knew this would spark a nerve, delinquents are quite easy to anger since all they use is anger to intimidate people.
"What did you say you little punk?" The delinquent said standing up from his seat. At this point I nodded at the old lady and she walked towards the seat. However… "Hey, hey! Who the hell said you could take that seat?! Huuuh?!"
"Clearly I did. That seat was for her unless you didn't through that thick skull of yours" I said provoking the delinquent. The delinquent became furious and stomped towards me grabbing my collar.
"Hey, say that again you little punk!"
"Your breath stinks…" I said pinching my nose looking away from him.
"You little!" The delinquent threw the first punch at hit my cheek sending back towards the train doors. I got up off my back and rubbed the blood off of my lips. "You think were done here?!" The delinquent then threw another punch at my face and then proceeded to knee me in the stomach.
"Kah!" I coughed out as he kneed me, and I fell onto the ground. I got off the ground once more, and I saw one of the passengers going towards the head of the train, trying to get help.
"Come on! You run your mouth well, but you're weak as hell! Oh?" The delinquent noticed that my wallet was out on the ground and he picked it up. He opened my wallet and took out a picture of me and my sister. "Ohoho?! Who the hell is this hottie? Your girlfriend? Your sister? Looks like she's a monster in bed! Wouldn't mind boning her! Haha! Hgh!"
"Shut up…" I growled angrily. My fist met with his stomach as I took the photo back. As he dropped down onto his knees I kicked him in the chin and stepped on his chest, grinding it down. "Take back what you said… Now!" My mind was completely blank. All I could see was him, everything else was obsolete.
"Take it back!" I yelled stomping onto his chest once more. Feeling irritated I grabbed the delinquent and right hooked him into onto of the holding poles near the doors. "I said take it back!" I kept on yelling and yelling the same thing. "Apologize!" I screamed out loud stomping onto his hand.
"Agghhhh! Okay! Okay! I-I'm sorry! Please stop!" The delinquent was completely terrified as were the other passengers. I could give a damn what anybody thinks. I couldn't forgive him! I won't!
"Too bad, you shouldn't have said that in the first place!" I muttered under my breath. I clenched my fists tightly, even to the point of make my hand bleed. Just as I was about to sink my fist into his face the blonde lady grabbed my arms from behind.
"This is enough! You've done enough already! Please stop!" After the lady stopped me the station security apprehended the delinquent and asked the passengers some questions. Luckily the passengers didn't say too much about what happened when I began to go crazy on him. Anyone would go insane if you'd talk about their family like that… Especially when they are no longer here.
"Thank you for your time. Next time try to control yourself okay?" The security guard said letting me and the blonde lady out of the station.
"Yes. I'm sorry…" I said bowing low towards the security guard. AS the door closed I walked over to a nearby bench and sat down holding my head as if it was in pain.
"Are you okay?" The blonde lady asked. She handed me a small bottle of water and I gladly took it.
"Thank you very much" I said taking it and drinking it immediately. After taking a long drink I took a deep breath. "I'm sorry that I caused you trouble… And… Thank you for stopping me"
"It's no problem… But you really surprised me. You didn't seem like that kind of person" The blonde lady said. I didn't seem like that type of person? Does this lady know me? I mean she was staring at me for a while on the train. I took a closer look at her and she looked like someone familiar. I just couldn't put my finger on it. "Ah! My name is Valeyria, nice to meet you"
"Huh? Ah… I'm Yukimura Ren, nice to meet you Valeyria-san" The two of began to walk the same way since we were heading to the same street. Oddly enough we both ended up at the restaurant I needed to go to. No way… I looked at Valeyria-san and she looked back at me with a smile.
"A-Ayase Valeyria…san?" I said.
"Yes! It's so finally nice to meet you Yukimura-san!" Valeyria-san was rather upbeat. Her daughters don't resemble her at all… Well except for outer appearance… I'm guessing Ayase-sans and Alisa's personality comes from their father…
"Mom! You're late! Yukimura-s… Eh?! Yukimura-san?!" Ayase-san was suddenly surprised by me and her mother appearing at the same time. Alisa on the other hand didn't really mind and ran towards me, giving me a big hug. I honestly don't know why she is attached to me, but I don't really mind.
"How are you doing Alisa?" I asked petting the joyful blonde.
"I'm doing great! Here sit beside me and onee-sama!" Alisa dragged to my seat and I sat beside her and Ayase-san. In front of me was Ayase-sans mother and beside her was the father. Much to my surprise the father didn't look to frightening, he looks like a nice man.
"Nice to meet you Ayase-dono. Thank you for the sudden invite" I said bowing my head towards the father.
"No, no. I'm glad you could make it. In fact why don't you call me Daichi? No need for the whole formality thing" Daichi-san said. They are rather open to me aren't they? I don't think I can keep up…
"Eh? I can't possibly do that. Is Daichi-san okay?" I asked. Daichi-san joyfully nodded his head in approval and Valeyria-san was also smiling with joy. What in the world is going on?
"Father!" Ayase-san was rather embarrassed by her father's sudden suggestion. I can see why… It's like I'm her boyfriend or something. "Please don't cause Yukimura-san so much trouble!"
"Yukimura-san? Don't you mean Ren?" Alisa said smiling at her sister. Ayase-san turned beet red and faced me. I don't really see the problem here. Whether you called me by my given or surname, I don't really care.
"A-A-Alisa what are you saying! I never said his name before!" Ayase-san heavily objected to her sister's accusation. To be honest this was kind of fun. I've never really experienced a family talk like this in a long time.
"Lies… You always say his first name when you're talking about him" Alisa said. Even her father and mother nodded.
"Don't worry about it Ayase-san. You can call me by my first name if you want" I said. Apparently this didn't help either, since I chose to believe her family.
"Think what you want…" Ayase-san crossed her arms and turned away from us, cutely pouting.
"Ren Onii-chan…" Alisa tugged on my shirt and pulled me down. She began to whisper into my ear, and I thought it was a weird idea. However I still want to see her reaction.
"Ayase-san I'm sorry, I guess we took it a little too far" I said facing the back of the blonde ponytailed girl. She didn't seem to show any reaction. "Eli?"
"Hah?!" Ayase-san turned round bright red and she slipped off of her chair.
"Ah1 Ayase-san?!" I quickly jumped off of my chair and grabbed Ayase-san before she fell. "Are you okay?" I asked holding her in a rather princess like position. I looked around and everyone was applauding. Even her parents and sister was happily clapping. I looked back at Ayase-san who looked embarrassed as hell.
"W-W-What do you think you are doing?!" Ayase-san yelled winding up her hand and into my—
"Owwwwwwwwwwww!"
"Are you okay Ren Onii-chan?" Alisa asked looking at me with worried eyes. I turned to the petite blonde and patted her head for reassurance. "Okay! Onee-sama you should apologize to him"
"S-Sorry…" Ayase-san said bowing her head slightly.
"No, don't worry about it" I replied.
"Yukimura-san?" Valeyria-san called out to me.
"Yes?"
"I hear that you were supposed to help my daughter and her friends win Love Live… But Eli told me that they decided not to follow you. Did something go wrong?" Valeyria-san asked. I should have expected this question coming. I'm pretty sure she's worried for Ayase-sans future.
"No… It just seems like the schedule I made for them seemed too hard, as well as an idols lifestyle." I replied. Valeyria didn't seem too satisfied with my answer, nor did the father.
"Is that really the case? From what you showed me on the train today, you seem like one of those people who always follow through. Why didn't you follow through with my daughter and her friends?" Valeyria began to ask some complex questions. Indeed I did not give up giving an old lady a seat despite how difficult it turned out to be. "Yukimura-san… Did you want them to say to no?"
"Huh? N-No I didn't" That's what I said, but to be honest I don't know. When they said no, I didn't really feel anything… Does feeling nothing mean… I was glad?
"Yukimura-san. I've seen a lot of people during my travels and I can tell you are a person of great tenacity. You seem to devote yourself to anything once you put your mind onto it. Even when the principal asked you to help out the girls you seemed determined… But something was holding you back" Valeyria said. It was like she could see right through me. I mean I did feel a little uncertainty when I took this job. I didn't feel as motivated to help them.
"I'm not sure if something happened in the past. But… I don't think you should keep on living your life this way. If you keep on thinking about the past, you will never move forward. Every day will be the same, every day you are going to regret something. Isn't it better to move forward, then to stay back?" Daichi-san was the one who spoke to me this time. Hearing them talk about me, I did feel a little guilty. In truth I was more scared then the girls were. I guess I should give it a chance…
"Ayase-san" I said to the blonde ponytailed girl. She turned her head to me and I took out the tickets Kyoko gave me. "Take these nine tickets and give them to others. There's something I'd like to show you guys"
"Huh?" Ayase-san took the tickets out of my hands and I got up off of my seat.
"Sorry. I know you took the trouble of inviting me, but there's something I need to do right now" I said bowing apologetically to Ayase-sans parents.
"No, no it's okay. Thank you for taking the time to meet us, we are grateful" Valeyria said waving good-bye to me as well as Daichi-san.
"Bye, bye Ren onii-chan!" Alisa stood up and waved good bye to me. Ayase-san waved her hand, looking a little disappointed that I was leaving early, but I had to.
Next Day
"I hope they're able to go" I said sitting on the train waiting for it to get to my destination. It was around 8:00 P.M. the concert starts around 9:00 but it's better to be early for a concert since it will give us time to get familiar without surroundings.
*bzzt* *bzzt*
"Hm?" I took out my phone and read the message which was from Koizumi-san.
"Hi! Were already here! Were just waiting for you! Oh, and thank you very much for these tickets! We all appreciate it!"
I smiled slightly reading her message. It seems like the nine of them are really getting pumped up. The train finally arrived to the station and I got off, along with a lot of young teenager, who are probably going to the concert as well. Getting tickets to watch M4ZE and at Tokyo Dome at that, is really hard. Most of them time Tokyo Dome tickets are sold out within 15 to 30 minutes, obviously depending on how famous they are. It's good to see M4ZE finally performing in Tokyo Dome.
I walked around the entrance of the Tokyo Dome and noticed nine girls standing around happily talking to each other. I flashed my ticket at the gate and the man in the booth took my ticket and gave me a wrist band pass. I thanked the man and walked towards their group.
"Hey everybody" I said greeting the girls.
"Ah! Good evening Yukimura-san!" Kousaka-san was really pumped up. I think I could see fireworks going off on her head. I'm guessing this is their first concert since they do show that sign of nervousness. Well a person's first concert tends to be the most nerve racking since you don't know whats going to happen.
"Thank you very much for the tickets Yukimura-san" Sonoda-san said bowing her head slightly.
"No need" I replied. Looking around the area, it seems that people were already lining up to go into the dome. Since we got VIP passes, also adding the fact that I actually know them it makes it easier for us to get in.
"Do you guys want something to drink before we go inside? It's going to be insanely hot once the concert gets going" I said to the girls. The nine of them nodded and we all walked to the outdoor vendors.
"Good evening. Can I have ten bottles of water?" I asked the vendor.
"Ah, of course. Here you go. That will be 10,000 yen please" The vendor took out the bottled water which was placed in a cooler, and placed on the table two by two. I took out some yen from my wallet, and the girls handed me their money as well.
After paying for our drinks we began to line up. The doors opened at around 8:45 since the amount of people getting in would take a long time. By the time we got in, it was already 8:56. We still had to find a good place to see from, luckily we managed to squeeze through into the front right, getting a good view of the dome layout.
"Amazing! There are so many people here!" Hoshizora-san was hyperactive, constantly looking around the stadium. Other girls were looking around Tokyo Dome, amazed by its size. As the girls were looking around the lights around the dome began to dim. Everyone immediately turned their attentions towards the main stage.
One Ok Rock: 3xxxv5 (This is an intro)
As the intro was playing lights of different colours were running across the stadium. The giant screens on attached onto the dome walls were showing transforming equalizers. The middle of the stage showed a white screen with shadowy figures playing their instruments, one by one.
"This is the first time I've been to their concert… The amount of energy here is insane" Sonoda-san yelled out, since the music made it seem like she was whispering.
By the time the intro ended we could see four shadowy figures, which are easily told apart. You could see Takeda in the middle with Kyoko to his right playing bass, Keiji on his left, and last and certainly not least Yuuji behind the three sitting down ready to jam out.
One Ok Rock: Cry Out
When the soundtrack began to play, the crowd began to cheer loudly. Hoshizora-san, who is a big fan of M4ZE triumphantly pumped her fist into the air, yelling at the top of lungs just like everybody else here. As the guitar riffs suddenly jumped the crowd began to wave their glow sticks, phones, and signs around like nuts.
"I love this song!" Hoshizora-san screamed out. There was no need for that! I can clearly see it by your body language. The other girls seemed to be really into it as well waving their arms around, letting everything go. Me on the other hand, I'm not those people who head bang, nor dance. I just like listening to the music, until…
"Oof!" I felt someone push and hit my back. Not much to my surprise it was Kousaka-san and Hoshizora-san who were pushing and pulling me to dance and jumped around… This isn't a rave!
"I get it, I get it!" I yelled out as began to jump with the crowd. Hearing Takeda sing, I can really tell that his English improved these few years.
(Fun Fact: The actual singer for One Ok Rock, Taka is not from any country that has English for its main language. His English is pretty good though huh?)
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"Well first of all, I'd like to thank each and every one of you here, and to those at home as well. You guys probably heard this a thousand times, but… The reason why we are standing here with our own two feet is because of you guys, the staff that supported us all the way, our family and friends. Just saying thank you a million times wouldn't show our gratitude for all of you. I know some people are going through rough times in your life, whether its school, work, and even your dreams. Just remember to always keep your head up. The journey to your dream maybe far, but many people have walked the same path and the same distance. Don't quit halfway, and just remember that where ever you are, there are people who will always watch your back, through tough times" Takeda said to the entire audience, but not only them. You could tell his message was for everyone, whether it be for his fans, co-workers, friends, family, and even haters. Takeda was always like that. A person who grew up in poverty to work his way up into one of the most iconic Japanese rock bands in Japan.
"That's why this song will be dedicated to you all" Takeda said gesturing someone to come out to the stage. Keiji walked out with his acoustic guitar, sweaty hair which pretty much added to his sex appeal. He sat down on the stairs to the drums and plugged it in to the speakers. Keiji gave Takeda a thumbs up, and began to strum his guitar.
One Ok Rock: Wherever You Are (New Arrangement) (I highly recommend this live performance from OKR. It's on YouTube. Just search up the song live, it's very beautiful). In my opinion.
Translated Lyrics
I'm telling you
I softly whisper
Tonight, tonight
You are my angel
I love you
Two become one
Tonight, tonight
I just say...
Wherever you are, I always make you smile
Wherever you are, I'm always by your side
Whatever you say, the feelings you're thinking
I promise you "forever" right now
I don't need a reason
I just want you, baby
Alright, alright
Day after day
Starting now going on forever
Please, with a person like me forevermore
Stay with me until death
We carry on
Wherever you are, I always make you smile
Wherever you are, I'm always by your side
Whatever you say, the feelings you're thinking
I promise you "forever" right now
Wherever you are, I never make you cry
Wherever you are, I never say goodbye
Whatever you say, the feelings you're thinking
I promise you "forever" right now
The day we met oughta be number one in our memories
With a day like today in close second
Those I love wholeheartedly
Those I hold dear to me
Because you're always at the center of this love of mine
Wherever you are, I always make you smile
wherever you are, I'm always by your side
whatever you say, the feelings you're thinking
I promise you "forever" right now
To me the most amazing thing in a concert, especially in Japan, is the fact that no one is making a sound. Hear a slow song with no loud noise is one of the nicest things in a concert. Nonetheless when the crowd started singing, it really gives you a different feeling. Your heart feels filled up with emotions, and it's one of the most peaceful things you ever hear and see.
"It's amazing to see everyone just sing along with Takeda-san. You can feel the emotions pouring through. I hope someday we will be able to do that." Kotori-san said, with the girls nodding beside her. I gazed at the girls, and knew immediately that they wanted to be on the same exact stage, singing, dancing, and laughing with their fans. I couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
After the concert
After the concert we backstage since Takeda texted to come, along with the girls. Of course there were a lot of fans trying to get back stage, despite not having the appropriate ticket. Luckily for us the bodyguards knew who I was and let us pass, getting glares from mostly girls… Towards the nine obviously… Unless some of them are yaoi shippers or something.
"Heeyyyy~! Ren!" Takeda yelled in joy running over to me.
"Nope…" I said pushing hand palm on his face as he tried to embrace me, "You're sweaty, go take a shower"
"Eh?! Why?! I don't…" Takeda said sniffing his clothes, and soon after he disappeared into the washroom. On the other hand Takeda's band mates came up to us.
"Hey Ren-kun, it's been a while" Keiji said waving his hand at me. Nakamura Keiji is one of the founders of his band as well as its main guitarist. Beside him was Masamune Yuuji, the drummer, founder, and the leader.
"Yeah. I can see that you guys are doing well nowadays" I said, garnering smiles from the two bandmates.
"Well I guess we are, huh? Well who are those girls behind you?" Keiji asked.
"Ah, these girls are my acquaintances… Uh, friends" I corrected myself. The girls gave me a surprised look but smiled at the end. Keiji and Yuuji were also surprised but nonetheless had the same expression as the girls later.
"I see… I heard about the little problem you guys had before. I'm not sure if it helped but did this concert help you?" Keiji asked me. I'd be lying if I said this concert did not help clear my mind a bit. I turned around to the girls and handed them a fold piece of paper.
"What is this?" Kousaka-san asked taking the sheet of paper from me. She opened it up and the girls crowded around her. They're eyes scanned the paper completely with their eyes grow wider with every eye movement. "This is… A redone schedule? Why?"
"To tell you the truth I've been a little unfair." I admitted.
"Unfair?" Toujou-san asked.
"Yeah. To be honest, I'll I have done was show you the things you lose becoming an idol, and not sharing a single thing you could gain. This was not fair of me. In fact, a part of me wanted to make you say no in the first place." I said, shocking the girls slightly.
"Why would you want us to say no?" Ayase-san asked. I didn't look the girls in the eyes. Keiji and Yuuji both showed worried looks upon hearing her question. However this question is better off asked later, when our relationship grows stronger.
"For now that's a story I will tell later. The important thing is that I should tell the benefits of becoming an idol, rather than just giving you cons all the time. I know the schedule last time created some shock for you, but I'm not going to say that was overkill. That is a soft schedule for most idol groups however. What you saw here today is the result of all that hard work. The day your music touches people's hearts and makes them smile. Music is a universal language that can bring people together. Seeing you girls, I can definitely see that you guys have the tenacity, the courage, charisma to make people jump with joy and smile. Which is why I'm going to ask you one more time. Will you let me help you rise to top?" I asked putting out my hand. The girls looked at each first, looking a little worried but later they smiled. All of the girls ran up and grabbed my hand, surprising me a little.
"We'd be honoured to have you guide us!" All the girls said, with a less enthusiastic voice from Nishikino-san.
"In truth we wanted Yukimura-san to help us, but we thought we couldn't handle it. I guess we just needed some more motivation" Kousaka-san said.
"Yeah, we are really thankful" Sonoda-san said bowing her head.
"Um…." Takeda said peeking out of the washroom.
"What is it?" I asked.
"The tickets are going to cost you 50,000 yen" Takeda said with a straight face.
"Ok that's not bad… I feel bad for not paying for them so—"
"Each" Takeda continued.
"WHAT?!" I screamed.
Okay guys so it's been a week or so, since I last updated this, due to me writing another story. Um I don't know if I already said this but I apologize for not updating. I'm also planning on writing another story as well, but not on fanfiction. I'm planning to write an original series on Fictionpress called Satsujin Gakuen (Murder Academy). Because of that I might be even busier. Thank you guys for reading!
