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Hey there. I would just like to say that the reviews for chapter ten were amazing. I didn't expect to get that many all at once so I am grateful. I had a sudden inspiration spurt while on the bus and couldn't wait to get home and start this chapter so this chapter goes out to all my readers so enjoy.

Chapter 11

'NO NO NO THAT WILL THAT DO' a certain blonde American shouted over the speakerphone to the band playing in the recording studio. K sat down in a huff and crossed his arms over his chest.

'Do it again' he instructed them. They obeyed and started practicing again.

'Its no use they can't seem to get the timing right' the sound producer said as he fiddled with the knobs on his sound board.

'I can see that' K said annoyed. Since the disbandment of Bad Luck, K had stop managing the big bands and focused on just helping out around the studio but Tohma had come to him about managing the new big band that NG had recruited and after seeing them but he could say this much: they were no Bad Luck.

He had found out about Shuichi from Fujisaki and couldn't blame the kid. Look what has been done to him. Abandoned for no reason and left on his own. With no one to turn to. K might have pestered the boy but he really cared about the singer and only did it so Shuichi could reach his potential as a singer….

But that time is over.

K continued to watch the band practice when the studio door opened and Fujisaki walked in. He might not be in a band anymore but he still liked to hang out at the sound room. He sat on the chair next to K.

'Hey'

'Hey'

They watched in silence, both taking mental notes on the flaws and mistakes being made.

'Have you heard' Fujisaki finally spoke up.

'Yeah I got the letter in the mail and Nakano rang me up about it. NG wants Bad Luck back but what they don't understand is that he can't sing' K said.

'Can't or won't.

'I also heard that you went to see him' K turned slightly to look at him.

'Yeah and it was not good. He is looking after a little girl while her father is in hospital in a coma. Apparently Shindou and this man became really close. He refused straight out to even listen to us' Fujisaki said.

'Can't say that I blame him, I mean the guy that had abandoned him and the company that fired him wants him back. He has his own life now' K said quietly so only Fujisaki could here him. He noticed that the band that quite playing and were taking a break. K jumped out of his chair and screamed into the speaker.

'I DIDN'T SAY YOU COULD REST. MY GUN IS ITCHING TO BE USED SO YOU HAVE LESS THEN TWO SECONDS TO START REHEARSING OR I WILL COME IN THERE…..' you didn't have to tell them twice because they shot up and got straight back on their instruments and continued practicing.

'These bands I tell you' K sat down again.

'Have you thought about the new proposal'? Fujisaki said as side- glanced to K.

'The decision ultimately lies in what Shindou chooses'

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'When do you think they will let you out' Shuichi said from where he sat beside the bed. Mira had taken Monica to the cafeteria to get some food so he and Akito could have some time alone. When Shuichi had arrived at the hospital the nurse was helping Akito move around the room so he could get the feeling in his legs back. The doctor said it might take a few days to get the feeling back in his legs back but the way Akito was walking about it look like it would take less.

'The doctor said I could be out in less then a week. I am relieved cause I am getting quite tired of looking at the same white walls' Akito laughed a little and looked around the room 'I wonder how much has changed since I have been asleep' he noticed when he looked at his daughter he could tell she had grown a little. Her hair was longer and she was slowly losing her baby face. He smiled and turned his attention to the man beside his bed.

'What's been happening since I have been gone. How is everyone'

'Everyone is fine. Mira called them this morning to tell them you were awake and said they will come and visit' Shuichi didn't have the heart to tell Akito that Yuki was back and that NG wanted to re-establish Bad Luck. But Akito had helped him through so much and Shuichi felt that he could trust him.

'Yuki came back' Shuichi finally said and he looked up into Akito's eyes. He thought he saw sadness grace those green eyes but was replaced by worry.

'Are you okay' Akito without thinking reached over and cupped Shuichi's face in his hand in a comfort gesture. Shuichi froze and his eyes locked with Akito's who after a moment realised what he was doing, pulled back quickly and looked away.

'I'm sorry' Akito apologised and held his hand. Shuichi continued to watch him intently. Not speaking for two years could count for something because he had learnt how to be aware of people's emotions around him and he knew something was bothering Akito.

'What's wrong' Shuichi asked. Akito turned to look at him and seemed to be debating with himself.

'It's just that I will be getting out soon and the house is two big for just Monica and me. I was wondering if you would consider…. moving in with us' Akito said the last part quietly. Shuichi thought on his words but before he could respond the door swung opened and revealed Monica and Mira with their arms full of food.

'We didn't know what to get so we brought the lot. Oh we also founds these two outside' Mira stepped aside and May and Shin where standing there holding gifts.

'Wow for some one who was almost dead you sure don't look it' Shin said walking to the bed. May followed and handed the bouquet of flowers to Akito who took them and smiled.

'Thanks'

'Look daddy Mira brought me all these candy bars' she held up six different chocolate bars. He laughed and pattered her on the head.

'The kid kept hounding me' Mira shot back.

'So how have you been' May said taking off her glasses.

'Fine fine, the doctors have been taking great care of me' Akito waved his hand 'they say I can get out in less then a week'

'Excellent then we can have a game. I have been waiting for someone to how me some new moves' Shin said making Akito laugh.

'Ok I will try'

Admits to them, Shuichi sat in the background and complemented Aktio's words. He wants me to move in with him. Shuichi didn't know what to do. He cared about Akito sure but…

Akito glanced Shuichi's way and could tell he was deep in thought. He watched the expressions fly across his face. Oh Shuichi

' I see we have quite a crowd in here but I must ask you to leave as Mr Kazuki has to go to muscle therapy' the nurse said from the doorway.

'Ok ok we are going we will come back ' Shin said. Mira picked up Monica and they filled out of the room. Shuichi was the only one left. He turned to Akito who looked at him intently.

'Just think about what I said' Akito said before the nurse arrived with a wheelchair. Shuichi nodded and walked out of the room and down the hall were the others were waiting for him.

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Tohma sat in his office for the umpteenth time rubbing his temple from all the stress the company was putting him through. He may be the president but he felt he was getting put through the ringer. He glanced again at the single piece of paper sitting in front of him.

He re-read the top which said 'Authority to claim' it came in the mail a little while ago but he did not know who sent it. He brushed some blonde hair from his face and sighed ready to just called it a day even though it was still morning. Suddenly his phone started ringing and he picked it up.

'Mr Seguchi I have a call for you on line one' his secretary said.

'Ok thank you' Tohma pressed one and put the phone to his ear.

'Tohma Seguchi here'

'Ah yes good morning Mr Seguchi I am glad I caught you. You must be so busy with all your new bands'

'Indeed may I ask who is calling'?

'Oh how rude of me I am Sagumi, Tazuka Sagumi' the voice said.

'You mean Sagumi of the 'Japan Inc Music Industry' Tohma sat up in his chair in alert.

'The very same. I am sure you got the document sitting in front of you' Sagumi said slyly. Tohma glanced at the document again and turned his chair around to look out the window.

'What is the meaning of this'?

'We all know that NG is slowly going down hill and it hurts me to see one of Japan's best music industries fall so I am willing to help NG lift up its game… but not for a price'

'Which is' Tohma knew he had to tread lightly because what happens next might change everything.

'The rights to Shuichi Shindou' Sagumi finally said.

'What but Shindou hasn't sung for over two years'?

'True I have heard about that but I don't want him to sing, but to write songs. Some of our bands are lacking the talent to write good song. With his talent our bands will flourish. You do not need him as you have already stated when you publicly shamed him and fired Bad Luck from your label. With us he will be able to do the thing he loves again'

Tohma stood up and leant on the desk.

'Isn't that just using him for your own purposes. Shindou has quite clearly stated that he will never perform or write music again' Tohma said in anger which he hardly ever does.

'Call it what you will. Shindou will be able to have a fresh start'

'But you will need my authorization for the rights to Shindou's contract'

'Not necessarily. After you terminated his contract he no longer worked for you, which made him free for other music companies'

'Then if you didn't need my authority what was all this about'

'Oh just to let you know that you made a big mistake' then the phone went dead. Tohma looked at the phone and then slowly returned it to the receiver. What the hell was that? Could that man be telling the truth? Tazuka Sagumi was pretty well known around the music industry as one of the best and since he took over Japan Inc had flourished. He pressed the button for his secretary and said urgently.

'Cancel all my appointments for today and get K in here'

'Yes sir'

Tohma sat down in his chair and sighed again 'its going to be a long day'

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After they finished at the hospital they arrived back at the apartment where the tenant was waiting for them.

'Ah its good your back Mr Shindou I have a letter for you. I don't know who left it' the tenant took the letter from his pocket and handed it over to Shuichi. He turned it over and saw the printing, which said 'Japan Inc Music industries'.

'You guys go on a head' he signalled.

'Are you sure' Mira asked.

Shuichi nodded and waited until they left that he opened the envelope. He took out the letter and a small business card fell out. He picked it up and looked at it before he turned his attention to the letter and opened it.

To one Mr Shuichi Shindou,

Japan Inc welcomes you. I would like to meet you tomorrow if possible and discuss certain issues that I am sure you will find interesting.

Just show the card to the front desk and she will direct you.

Look forward to seeing you.

Sagumi Tazuka

Japan Inc where has he heard that name before. And Sagumi Tazuka. It was all familiar.

Then it hit him.

Japan Inc, the music company was trying to contact him. Why? No other music company had ever been interested in him even after NG. He pondered as he put the note in is pocket and took and elevator up to his apartment.

To be continued…

Well finally I have made it to chapter eleven. Another Music company is after Shu and Akito has just asked him to move in with him when he gets out of hospital and has Tohma finally met his match. Stay tuned and remember to review.