Chapter 10 – Karaoke Chaos
So a little way down the road, we reached this building in the middle of this plaza place. It looked really old. Old but redone a lot to make it as new as the other buildings here. It was quite a sight.
"So this is…?" I asked.
"A karaoke bar. This is where you go to do karaoke." Yui explained.
"So there's a placed you could go if you just want to sing? Man, the city has it all, doesn't it?"
"Yep, it sure does. Country girl."
"I'm taking that as a compliment." I said with a smile.
"You should. It suits you well." Yui said. Returning the smile.
"Ha!"
"You two seem to be getting along well." Ayano said.
"Like you're best friends or something." Chitose added.
"Well…I guess it's a "being neighbors" thing. Right, Yui?"
"*chuckle* Yeah…it could be."
"Let's just hope it stays that way."
"Huh?"
"Nothing. Let's go."
I could've sworn I heard Chinastu and Kyouko say something. Maybe I'm hearing things?
We soon went inside and had to "reserve a spot" (kinda odd, if you ask me). And once a room big enough for us opened up, we went inside that.
"Woah…these chairs are so soft. It's like I can bounce on them!"
"We're in a karaoke bar, and you're more amazed by the chairs?" Himawari asked me.
"Well, I never sat in one this soft. Not including the beanbag chair l left back in Hakone. Ooh…and these lights. Very disco-y."
"Everything seems to amaze you doesn't it, Sachiko?" Ayano asked.
"Well, everything city-like. So…yes."
"Alright, girls!" Kyouko cheered over the mic. "Let's get this karaoke party underway!"
"Calm down." Yui said.
"And as club president, I'll go first!"
Club president?
"Hey, if a club is unofficial…can it really have a president?" I asked Akari, who was sitting next to me.
"It shouldn't. But with Kyouko, it's somehow a thing."
"I see."
"I can hear you two, you know." Kyouko said sounding a little insulted.
"S-Sorry."
"Just pick a song already, Toshinio Kyouko." Ayano said.
"Alright, alright." Kyouko then looked through this machine-type thing to find a song to play. "Ooh. This one looks nice."
The song started playing and a few seconds after, Kyouko started to sing.
(Quick Note: This song is in Japanese.)
As Kyouko was singing, I was lost by what song this is. It wasn't like any other songs I've heard before. It must be exclusive to the city. Cause there's a hint of pop music in here.
"And…DONE!" Kyouko finished singing.
"Of course, you chose that song." Yui said.
"Aw, Yui. You noticed."
"How can I not? I hear it every day thanks to you."
"Wasn't that…"
"Right you are, Ayano-sama! That was the opening theme song to the Mirakurun anime!"
"Ugh! That show?" Chinastu complained.
"Don't tell me you're still mad, my little China-chan."
"Yes, I am still mad. And quit calling me China-chan!"
"What happened?" I asked.
"Yui, Kyouko, and I made Chinastu wear a Mirakurun outfit to entertain Yui's cousin." Akari explained. "Mainly because she looks like her."
"Really?" I then looked at Chinastu.
"You don't see it?"
"Well, maybe I would…if I knew who Mirakurun was."
"GAAAAAAAAhahaha…" We all watched as Kyouko fell to the ground in angst.
"S-Sachiko…you're killing me."
"Aw, grow up." Yui, Chinastu, and Ayano all said together.
"So, who's next?" Chitose asked.
"I guess I'll go." Yui said as she stood up and headed for the mini-stage.
"Alright! Go, Yui-senpai!" Chinastu cheered.
Senpai?
Yui looked through this machine-type thing to find a song to play. Once she did, the song began to play and she sang along with the words appearing in front of her.
toridori no irotachi gatsumugu honō no rasen
hateshi naku tsudzuite kuharuka kara uketsuida hikari
sora ga ochita ano hime ni shita no wa
kuchi ru myōjō ka tsukinai yoiyami ka
towa ni tsudzuku yōnashijima no naka
musū no tamashī ga hono kana kodō wo utsu
inochi no tomoshibisubete no hitotachi
fukinukete yuku kaze ni mi wo yudaneta mama
ikerumono gakasukana hikari wo hanachi kieru
yūkyū no toki no naka kakeru sadame to kizuna
toridori no irotachi gatsumugu honō no rasen
hateshi naku tsudzuite kuharuka kara uketsuida hikari
meguru inga no nakaikiga mebuki
arata naru inochi ga tsutsumu kono daichi de
tatakaimajiwarusubete no hitotachi
tachiagari fumidashite asu e susumiyuku
ikerumono gakasukana hikari de orinasu hoshi
yūkyū no kanata made tamashi-tachi wa utau
toridori no irotachi gatsumugu honō no rasen
hateshi naku tsudzuite kudoko ma demo nagare yuku hikari
ikerumono gakasukana hikari de orinasu hoshi
yūkyū no kanata made tamashi-tachi wa utau
toridori no irotachi gatsumugu honō no rasen
hateshi naku tsudzuite kudoko ma demo nagare yuku hikari
"W-Woah! Yui! I-I didn't know you could sing like that!" Kyouko shouted.
"Was it really that good?"
"Good?! That was AMAZING, Yui-senpai! I think I died and went to heaven! Multiple times!" Chinastu shouted with excitement.
"I gotta admit, Yui. That was really good." Ayano said.
"It really took me by surprise that you can sing." Chitose said.
"Was was that song, anyway?" Himawari asked.
"Uh…just some song I heard recently. No big deal."
"No big deal?" Akari and I said to each other. As we knew what that song was.
And I'm pretty sure Yui knows it, too.
"Well, then." Sakurako said as she stood up from her spot. "If you guys were impressed by Yui's singing, then your minds will be blown away by mine!"
"Really now?" Himawari asked.
"Yep! And to prove it, I'm gonna sing in English too!"
"Can you even speak English?" I asked.
"Surprisingly, she can." Himawari said to me.
"In fact, she's fluent in English." Akari added.
"Really?!" I was shocked to hear such a thing.
"Hahaha. Amazed already, Sachiko? Well, sit back! Cause I'm about to amaze you even more!"
"Alright, Sakurako. I'm listening."
"Alright! Uh…this song!" Sakurako cheered as her song of choice began playing.
Hey girl
I got somethin' real important to give you
So just sit down and listen
Girl you know we've been together such a long long time
And now I'm ready to lay it on the line
Wow, you know it's Christmas and my heart is open wide
Gonna give you something so you know what's on my mind
A gift real special, so take off the top
Take a look inside it's my **** in a box
*INSERT MULTIPLE SPITTAKES AND FOOD CHOKINGS HERE*
"WOAH, WOAH, WOAH! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SINGING?!" Himawari shouted. Her face was bright red from the word Sakurako had just said without a care in the world.
"A song."
"WHAT THE HELL KIND OF SONG IS THAT?!" Ayano shouted. Her face the exact same way as Himawari's.
"It's an American song I heard on the internet recently. It's really catchy if you would listen to the whole thing."
"Like hell, we're doing that! Give me the mic!"
"Hey lay off, Boob-chan! It's my turn!"
"Sakurako, there is no way you are singing the rest of that song! Now hand over the mic!" Ayano yelled as she joined Himawari on stage to get the microphone away from Sakurako.
"H-Hey! Let go! Guys! Help me out here!"
The rest of us were still in too much shock to do much of anything. So we just sat there and watch with bright red blushes on our faces.
Well…most of us, anyway.
"*giggle* *chuckle* *giggle*"
"Akari. What's with you?" I asked her.
"N-Nothing…*giggle* S-Sachiko *chuckle*. I-It's just…*pfft* Hahaha!"
It was weird how Akari was laughing like that while some were too uncomfortable to even move a muscle. I then remember why we're acting this way in the first place. And it got me wondering.
"Akari…can we talk outside?" I asked her.
"S-S-Sure…S-Sachiko. Let's *giggle* go Ah-haha!"
"*sigh*"
I grabbed Akari by the arm and we left the room while everyone was either unable to move or arguing with Sakurako.
Karaoke's crazier than I thought…
"BWAHAHAHAHA! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! SHE ACTUALLY SAID THE WORD! THANK YOU, SAKURAKO! YOU'VE MADE MY ******* DAY!" Akari shouted with laughter as she finally broke down once we were far enough from the room.
"*sigh* I knew it! You do know that song!"
"Yeah. I do. It's one of my all-time favorite songs. I listen to it whenever I'm alone anywhere. I even have it on my phone. Wanna hear the whole song?"
"No, Akari. I don't want to hear the whole song."
"Your lost."
"Does that song really exists in America?"
"Yep. It first appeared on a late-night comedy show performed by two comedians. The song was a hit. Which caused them to make even more songs. Like I Just Had ***, **** in My Pants, and 3-way. All like the one Sakurako just sang."
Why are Americans so dirty-minded?
"Akari. You really are a pervert." I said with a facepalm. "You better not say these types of words when we go to Hakone next week. Got it?"
"Aw! Can I at least say ****?"
"No, you can't say ****." I said. Not paying any attention to the curse word that I just repeated.
"Aw, ****. You're so ******* mean, Sachiko."
"AKARI!"
"Geez, it was just a joke. You didn't have to get that angry."
"Akari…that wasn't me."
"It was me!"
We both turned around to see a very pissed-off Chinastu standing in the corner hallway. I guess is that she heard our conversation. Which means…
She just heard Akari curse up a storm.
Aw, geez. Why me?
"Ch-Chinastu?! Wh-What are you doing here?!" Akari asked in a panicked state.
"Never mind that! I can't believe you, Akari! I thought you were done with the cursing!"
"I-I…w-well…"
"Chinastu. I can explain." I said.
"Oh, I'm sure you can, Sachiko! You just cursed yourself!"
How long was she listening to us?!
"Chinastu, listen. There's a very good reason why Akari's still cursing."
"How can there be a good reason to curse?!"
I looked over to Akari, who even though she looked like she was about to cry, gave me a simple nod. Allowing me to tell Chinastu her secret that she originally planned to never tell. Then I looked back at Chinastu with the utmost serious look on my face.
Here I go…
"Chinastu. The truth is…Akari's a pervert."
"H-Huh?" Chinastu was confused.
"Hey!" Akari was insulted.
"What? It's true."
"Yeah, but you didn't have to say it like that, you ***!"
"Akari…" Chinastu said.
"*sigh* Chinastu. The truth is…I normally curse like this."
"H-Huh?! Th-This is normal?!"
"W-Well, what I mean is…I'm not all "innocent & pure" as people usually see me. I'm actually the exact opposite. Not only do I curse a lot, but I also love dirty jokes. And often make some of them myself. I've kept this hidden from everyone because…because I feared that you and the others would stop being my friend if you found out that I'm not "the girl with no presence". So when I first cursed in front of you guys, I lied. And said it was due to stress. I then told Sachiko the truth later on."
Chinastu's face was beyond shock at this point. To think that her best friend of nearly 2 years was hiding her true personality from her…it must've been a real eye-opener for her.
"A-Akari. I-I don't know what to say…"
"Yeah. Well, I do. I hate this fake personality of mine. I want to be my true self. I love being a pervert. And if you can't accept that, Chinastu, then we can't be friends anymore. And I mean every ************* word."
"That last curse word was unnecessary." I said.
"Shut it."
"Akari…" Chinastu said. With sheds of tears running down her face. She then hugged Akari with a great amount of force as she continued to cry.
"Akari. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you take on that "no presence" personality. If you being a pervert is who you really are, then I'll support it. I rather have a perverted best-friend than no friend at all. Can you forgive me for how I've treated you? Please?"
"Ch-Chinastu…" Akari took a moment to reel this all in. "Of course, I can forgive you. I like being your best friend, too. But can you keep this a secret? Between the three of us?"
"S-Sure, Akari. I can keep a secret. Your perverted thoughts are safe with me."
"And me, too." I added.
"*sniff* Thanks, you guys." Akari grew a big smile on her face.
"But now I'm curious. Just how perverted are you, Akari? Are you like Kyouko-perverted or Chitose-perverted?" Chinastu asked.
"Well, if I have to put it on a scale…I'm more perverted than Kyouko but WAY less than Chitose. That girl's fantasies are just plain weird."
"Yeah. Really weird."
"Uh…just how weird are Chitose's fantasies?" I asked.
"You do NOT want to know." Both girls responded.
Ew.
"Anyway, let's head back now. Pretty sure everyone's wondering where we are." I said.
"Hopefully, they got Sakurako to stop singing that song." Chinastu said.
"Aw. But I actually wanted to hear her sing the rest of it." Akari said.
"Huh?"
"That song is one of her favorites." I explained.
"*sigh*" Chinastu facepalmed. "Akari, you perv." She said with a small smile. Which made Akari laugh a bit.
The three of us went back to the room with the others. Where everyone was eating the food we order (expect Sakurako. Who's mouth was taped up shut and hands were tied behind her back).
I honestly feel sorry for her. She just wanted to impress me.
"There you guys are. Where'd you go?" Yui asked.
"Uh…bathroom. We went to the bathroom." Us three said together.
"I see…"
"Well, as you can see…we got Sakurako tamed up." Ayano said while pointing to her.
"*muffled yelling*"
"Hey, pipe down." Himawari said. "You had your chance and you blew it. So just sit there and watch."
"*muffled whine*"
"Well, then let's get back to singing!" Kyouko cheered. "You three are next!"
"H-Huh?!" Chinastu reacted.
"Y-You mean all three of us at the same time?!" Akari asked.
"I-I'm not that good of a singer." I said.
"Come on! You can't be that bad. I mean, you can't get any worse than Sakurako."
"*muffled yelling*"
"She does have a point." Chinastu said. "What do you guys think?"
"I'll do it." Akari said. "What about you, Sachiko?"
"I guess it couldn't hurt. This karaoke thing looks rather fun, to be honest."
"Great! Get on stage, you three!" Kyouko yelled as the others cheered us on.
"So, how does this machine work?" I asked the other two girls.
"You just use your finger to select a song and it'll play once you press it." Chinastu explained.
"I see. Uh…how about this one?"
"That could work. You ready, guys?"
"Yep."
"I'm ready." Akari added.
The song began to play as we each got ready to start singing.
EVERYBODY RING DONG DANG
Mayowazu JUMP JUMP UP
Mune no hokori kazashite Hey
RING RING RING THE BELL
RING RING DONG DANG (oh oh oh)
RING RING RING THE BELL
RING RING DONG DANG (oh oh oh)
Urayamashii nante tsubuyaite iru
Kokoro kumori no hi mo
Asu wa mou chikazuite kiteru
Mirai hirogatte iru
BEGIN namida mo kirari
Mirai ame sae mikata egao misete mite
EVERYBODY RING DONG DANG
Mayowazu JUMP JUMP UP
Narasou yume no kakera wo
Everybody CLAP YOUR HANDS
Sunao ni LOOK LOOK UP
Kimi no oto ni kasanete
Hibike kagayaku FUTURE FUTURE Hey
Modokashii nante omoikonde
Kokoro hitotsu dake de
Asu no iro some kaete yukeru
Mirai hajimatte iru
BEGIN namida wa tsuyosa
Mirai kasa sae sasazu niji wo kakete mite
EVERYBODY RING DONG DANG
Dare yori JUMP JUMP UP
Egakou yume no CANVAS
Everybody FEEL FEEL SO
Issho ni LOOK LOOK UP
Kimi no koe ga kikoeru
Nan demo kanau yo FUTURE FUTURE Hey
Kao agete TODAY
Hajimari no ippo
TODAY jibun wo shinji
Fumidashite miyou
Subete wa out to me
EVERYBODY RING DONG DANG
Mayowazu JUMP JUMP UP
Narasou yume no kakera wo
Everybody CLAP YOUR HANDS
Sunao ni LOOK LOOK UP
Kimi no oto ni
EVERYBODY RING DONG DANG
Habatake JUMP JUMP UP
Todoku yume no chikara wa
Everybody MAKE YOUR WISH
Misete yo LOOK LOOK UP
kimi to hohaba awasete
takanaru kodou FUTURE FUTURE
Motto ookina FUTURE FUTURE Hey
RING RING RING THE BELL
RING RING DONG DANG (oh oh oh)
RING RING RING THE BELL
RING RING DONG DANG (oh oh oh)
"Woah. You three were so good. And yet, said you weren't that good of a singer, Sachiko." Chitose said.
"To be honest, I'm a little shocked myself."
"That was really amazing, you three. I'm impressed." Ayano said.
"Yeah, it was. But of course, it wasn't as amazing as my singing." Kyouko said.
"Or mine! I freaking sang in English, for crying out loud!" Sakurako yelled.
"How did you break out of your restraints?!" Himawari asked in shock.
"Aw, never you mind."
*KNOCK* *KNOCK* *KNOCK*
"Hey, girls. Your time is up." Said one of the employees as he entered the room.
"Oh. Thank you." Ayano said.
"Oh. And…one more thing. We hold a contest each month to see which customers had the best singing voice. And this month's winner just happened to be in this room."
"Really?!" We all yelled.
"Ooh! Ooh! I bet it's me! I demonstrated my voice so that everyone could follow the example!" Kyouko yelled.
"No way! It has to be me! I was the most creative with my song choice!" Sakurako yelled.
"I doubt it was any of us." I said to Akari and Chinastu.
"Come on, Sachiko. Keep your hopes up." Chinastu said.
"Uh…let's see. The winner is…Yui Funami."
"WHAT?!" Kyouko and Sakurako shouted.
"M-Me?!" Yui yelled out.
"Your voice was so good, it was a unanimous decision. You're the top favorite so far this year."
"T-Top favorite? W-W-Wow." Yui started to blush a little while gaining a small smile. I guess she really didn't expect to win such a contest.
"A-And what about us?" Sakurako asked.
"Yeah, how did we do?" Kyouko asked.
"Oh, right. You two. You both actually got tied…"
"Tied, huh?"
"I can go with that."
"…for dead last."
"WHAT?! DEAD LAST?!"
The rest of us laughed at the two losers for a bit. Then went to focus on the star of the show.
"Congratulations, Yui. You deserved it." Akari said.
"You were definitely better than me." I added.
"You really do have a nice singing voice, Yui." Ayano said.
"Agreed." Himawari and Chitose sided with her.
"Th-Thank you…everyone. Th-This really means a lot." Yui stuttered as she continued to blush.
As everyone (expect Kyouko and Sakurako, who were still upset with their tied ranking) continued to congratulate her, Yui turned to me and her smile grew even more. And I gotta admit, it made me feel happy too.
She looks really happy. In fact, she seemed a lot happier ever since she told me her secret. And she's even stepping out of her comfort zone a little. I could say that she and Akari look happier now than the day I met them.
…
Although with Akari…it's going to be one huge bumpy trip straight down to hell.
I just know it.
Final Thought:
Christmas, **** in a box!
Hanukkah, **** in a box!
Kwanzaa, a **** in a box!
Every single holiday a **** in a box!
Will you shut up, Akari?! I'm trying to end the chapter!
Oops. Sorry, Sachiko. It's just a really good song. You sure you don't want to hear the whole thing?
Positive.
Your lost, Sachiko.
*sigh* Anyway…my first time singing karaoke went better than I thought it would. Yui looked like she really got a confidence boosts. And Akari & Chinastu's friendship got better, too. I-I think.
What do you mean "you think"?
N-Nothing, Akari. Just say bye to the readers.
Bye, everybody reading this story! I hope you had as much ***** and giggles as I did today! See you next time, you sons of *******!
Bringing you here was a mistake.
You wanna know what else was a mistake? Me not writing down this dirty joke I thought of while Kyouko was singing. It was so ******* funny. You see, it starts out with this one guy…
O-Okay, everybody! Thank you so much for reading along. I hope you come back soon. Bye now! Come on, you.
Huh? But I didn't get to the good part.
I don't care. Walk.
Bye, everyone. Have a good ******* day. Or night.
*sigh*
I'm so sorry…
SONGS USED (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE):
Life's Light/Lifelight – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
D*ick in a Box – The Lonely Island
Ring! Dong! Dang!/Ring a Ding - Style Savvy: Styling Star