Because it took me SOOO long to even write this much and this chapter is REALLY bad, I decided I'll upload this as a chapter, and then work on the graduation as the next one. I just felt SOOO guilty. So, please read and review anyway and I'll go start the graduation chapter right now!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, nya!
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Chapter Eleven- On My Way
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The lights came back on.
Tezuka: It's a fight against myself. I'm a fighter named "Solitude". I'll keep moving on. There's no time for looking back.
He smiled.
Echizen: It's a non-stop fight. I cannot be defeated. It's a pressure.
Inui: In order to stand tall at the top, I must keep on running.
Taka: A hard working effort will turn into a beautiful sweat.
"Saa, this song is a pretty song." Fuji nodded to himself.
Everyone else agreed though this song made them all sad.
Fuji: Yes, the sweat is called crystal. Gather the glory and it's shining on the rainbow.
Eiji: Defeat the opponent. I show no mercy to anybody. I'll get you.
The audience cheered him on some as he came out crying.
The real Eiji cried a little as he saw that and leaned on his partner who comforted him. "Why is this so sad, nya?"
Oishi smiled slightly and wiped some of his tears away and hugged him.
Kaidoh: No hesitations in my game. Only the heartless rule exists.
The "viper" reddened a bit as his actor came out crying also. Inui placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "No need to feel embarrassed Kaidoh. I think all of them are a little sad."
Kaidoh just darkened even more. "H-hai, Inui-senpai."
Eiji smiled.
Oishi: Bless you. Praise the opponent after the game.
Momo: Rivals are important. I couldn't have gone this far without you.
"White suits you Momo-senpai."
"Echizen?!"
"Ochibi? Nya?"
Taka, Kaidoh, Eiji: A passion burns like a hatred.
Fuji, Eiji: It'll turn into a friendship someday.
Tezuka, Inui: So, I'll pressure you.
Tezuka, Inui, Oishi: Until one of us…
Seigaku:…grabs a victory.
The Seigaku actors went around the stage hugging each other as their last performance slowly started to start coming to a close, an end, a farewell.
The watched the screen as it showed parts of their performances from the plays. Some crying and some not just yet.
The freshmen trio came running out onto the stage.
Freshmen Trio: A hard working effort will turn into a beautiful sweat.
The audience sang along.
Tezuka: Yes, the sweat is called crystal.
Tezuka, Fuji: Gather the glory…
Smile.
Seigaku:… and it's shining on the rainbow. Yes, the sweat is called crystal. Gather the glory and it's shining on the rainbow.
They lined up at the front of the stage as the song came to a close. They bowed to the loud, appreciative applause.
There were a few sniffs, mainly from the redheaded acrobat and the narcoleptic boy.
"Ato-be," Jiroh leaned against the younger boy. "That's sad." Pout.
Director(Nanjiroh): Thank you, the former members are here to celebrate your graduation. Yuya-kun, who helped us playing Ryoma…
The audience cheered loudly.
Yanagi bent over slightly and burst into tears.
Director: As the first, he worked along with Yanagi…
Endo came out and waved.
Director: Kimeru-kun who played the first Fuji and Takashi who played Kikumaru. Are you here?
"Saa,"
"Nya! That's sweet!"
Director: They're here for Yanagi.
Kimeru (Fuji) and Nagayama (Eiji) came out on Yanagi's side holding flowers.
Director: Please give him the flowers. Thank you.
Yanagi: Thanks for coming.
Yanagi and Kimeru hugged.
Director: Thank you. Kimeru, Takashi, and Yuya, thank you. Hyoutei, come in.
"Finally," Atobe said, mainly to rid some of the tension. It worked… somewhat.
Director: Send a hearty cheer to your rivals. Shirota will pass on the sash to Aiba-kun later.
"Sash?"
Hyoutei entered the stage carrying flowers, and something like diplomas.
Director: Presenting flowers.
Voice: You guys are great. Really.
Director: Thank you very much Hyoutei. The sash… Shirota, can you send the sash to Aiba, please?
Shirota Yuu (Tezuka) took the sash in hand and started to go towards Aiba (Fuji).
Shirota: Aiba! Come here! Take the sash.
Audience: Aiba!
Shirota: As the second… we joined Seigaku together as the second.
Aiba cried.
Shirota: We have been through many hardships as well as good times. It's sad that I'll graduate before you, but please carry on Seigaku's assests to the new members.
He placed the sash around his friend and pulled him into a hug.
Shirota: You can do it.
Fuji blinked and leaned back into Tezuka. How… sad.
Director: Please give Seigaku members another round of applause.
They did so as every Seigaku member began to cry.
Director: Here, Shirota.
Shirota: Everyone, thank you very much for everything!
The audience cheered as the rest of the Seigaku cast followed him in bowing and thanking them.
Music began.
Seigaku: Where are we heading?
The audience sang with them.
They had nothing to say.
Seigaku: We each live our soulful life. The end of our destination is all up to us. On my way.
Shirota: This is the last of our Seigaku!
The cast began jumping up and down, lightening the mood somewhat.
Voice: Ready upstairs?!
Seigaku: Kick the court. Hold the racket. Hit the ball, it's sharp and strong like the Earth's going to split in two. I won't run away from any challenges. No hesitation. Guts and fight until I burn out.
Hyoutei ran out onto the stage and Seigaku ran off.
Hyoutei: Fighting is the proof of living. I hide sadness and tears from the others. Glance sharply I'll look ahead to the future. I won't be defeated. On my way!
Atobe: Stay with us until the end!
"Of course they will, eh?" Everyone looked startled when he spoke. They had all been so quiet, but were slightly happy that he did. It eased some of the tension.
They began to clap as the music changed slightly.
Hyoutei: On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way.
They left the stage and the Freshman Trio came running on.
Horio: Let's go!
Seigaku (back stage): Give off a flashing light that'll freeze a smash. Tears up the air, it's sharp and strong like it'll stop the time. Attacking boldly, even when I was cornered. I won't stop. I only go forward. Guts and fight.
They came back onto the stage, Tezuka (Shirota) at the front carrying Echizen (Yanagi).
Fuji merely sighed, deciding that now was not the time to be angry (especially when it had to do with the actors and not "them" in the concert).
Seigaku and Hyoutei: The ties that bind you and I together are at the court. I hide any pain or setbacks within my heart.
Seigaku ran off of the stage and Hyoutei took over.
Hyoutei (Seigaku backstage):Compete with one another to reach your goal. Win and advance. On my way.
Hyoutei next ran off of the stage and Kaidoh (Kujirai) and Inui (Araki) ran onstage and hugged as they met in the middle. Of course the fangirls screamed.
Everyone (backstage): Fighting on is the proof of living. I hide sadness and tears from the others.
Choutarou (Date) and Shishido (KenKen) ran onstage, slapping hands, then ran back off as Eiji (Adachi) and Oishi (Suzuki) followed after them. Next Gakuto (RuiRui) and Oshitari (Saito) ran onstage, placing arms around each other to the scream of fangirls.
Gakuto blushed lightly when Yuushi pulled him closer, placing his arm around the older boy. Jiroh smiled at his friend and leaned up to poke him, resting his head on Atobe's shoulder to the shock of the Hyoutei buchou.
Kabaji (Washimi) and Taka (Kotani) ran onstage.
Everyone (backstage): Glance sharply I'll look ahead to the future.
Fuji (Aiba) and Jiroh (Takuya) ran onstage, waving to the audience.
Everyone (backstage): I won't be defeated. On my way.
And then Atobe (Kato) and Tezuka (Shirota) ran onstage. The author of this finds it kind of funny of two couples (obviously) traded boyfriends for that.
Finally, Hiyoshi (Kawai) and Echizen (Yanagi) ran onstage and shook hands.
The Freshmen Trio along with Momo came onstage, clapping.
Everyone: On my way. On my way. On my way.
Momo pouted. "Why was I left out?"
"You aren't too well liked, senpai." Echizen smirked only to be shoved by said senpai.
Everyone gave small laughs.
The rest of the cast came back on.
Everyone: On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way.
Shirota stood behind Yanagi, clapping Yanagi's hands.
Fuji gave a small huff, but—other than that—said nothing. Besides, he knew that his Kuni-chan was his and his alone… and if he wasn't, he felt very bad for the other person… and for Kuni-chan.
It also wasn't like he didn't know that Echizen was completely in love with Momo and likewise. There really was nothing to be jealous about.
Everyone: On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way. On my way.
The song picked up faster as the cast danced in unison, the lights moving from blue and green to red and yellow. And as the song ended, they jumped and yelled a thank you to the audience.