To: yuurikatsuki1992 .jp
From: sakuragi4life .jp
Subject: Pianist Service Required at Engagement Party
Hi Yuuri,
I'm not sure if you still remember me… but in case you don't, let me re-jogged your memory for you. I'm Nakagawa Takashi from your class back when we were studying in Hasetsu Chuo Elementary School. I was seated all the back in the class, three tables away from where you were seated.
In case, you're wondering, I got your contact information off Yuuko. Had to do a lot of pleading and begging in order to get your contact details. Anyway, back to the topic at hand – I'm getting engaged and I'm looking into the idea of getting in someone to play pianists at the event. However, I'm not familiar with any friends whom is skillful enough to do it for me FOC. When speaking of the issue with some friends of mine, someone brought up your name for consideration. Since apparently, you did some pianist service before you leave for US to further your education.
I was hesitant to the idea of approaching you at first since I don't really know you all that well, but I figured what's the harm of asking. I would really appreciate it if you could assist me in this, if you are unable to commit then perhaps you could be so kind to help refer me to someone else whom could do this thing for me at a reasonable rate. Either way, I'll be attaching the information/details to you below, and I look forward to receive a favorable reply from you soon.
Date: 26th November 2015
Time: 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Venue: Nagoya Blue Note.
Address: Japan, 〒460-0003 Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Nishiki, 3 Chome−22−20, ダイテックサカエ
Regards,
Nakagawa Takashi.
The moment Yuuri logged in to his private email account, not his school allocated email for school related contact but his very own private accounts for his correspondence with his family and friends alike in Japan. The first email that caught his attention was the one at the very top of his unread emails.
After re-reading the email twice, Yuuri had to admit he was tempted to do it but the main problem now is that if he does this as a pianist it would not be considered into part of his performance requirement since it has neither to do with his majoring subjects. Perhaps, he could consider to do it out of goodwill? After all, this year's NHK Trophy is schedule to take place in Nagoya as well and this engagement party is taking place the night before NHK Trophy is schedule to take place. So, it is very likely that Yuuri's already in the country by then…
Deciding to flag the email down as something to respond to after going through the rest of his unread emails, Yuuri move on to the next email message in line to be read. Deleting a few junk mails that somehow wormed through his filtering option and into his inbox, Yuuri finally managed to locate the email from his music instructor – Serizawa Chieko.
To: yuurikatsuki1992 .jp
From: serizawa_chieko .jp
CC: kanade_shinomiya92 .jp
Subject: Lists of Recital Events 2015/2016
Boys,
As spoken earlier, below are the lists of events planned. Please look over it and let me know which event you could attend.
1. Mini Recital Event at Nagoya Bottom Line Cafe (Expected Audience: 130)
Date: 28th November 2015
Timing: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Itinerary:
Arrival of Performers + Set-up/Rehearsal Run (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Doors Open: 11.30 a.m. to public
Event Start: 12.00 p.m.
Event End: 1.00 p.m. (1 hour to pack up & go)
2. Klassik School of Music, Annual Concert 2015
Date: 1st December 2015
Venue: Ensemble Hall Murata (Small Hall at Kyoto Concert Hall)
Expected Audience: 500
Timing: 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. (4 Hours Block Booking)
Itinerary:
Set-up/Rehearsal/Reporting: 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
Doors Open: 6.45 p.m.
Event Start: 7 p.m.
Interval: 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Event Resume: 8.30 p.m.
Event End: 9.30 p.m.
Pack up: 9.30 p.m. to 10 p.m
3. Pre-Christmas Recital 2015 (Kyoto Branch Event)
Date: 15th Dec 2015
Venue: Kyoto Rag Live Spot
Timing: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (1 hour to set up & rehearse, half hour after event to pack up)
Event Time: 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Repertoire Requirement: Free Choice (Christmas Related Recommended)
4. Christmas Recital 2015 (Official – Kyushu Region)
Date: 24th Dec 2015 & 25th Dec 2015
Venue: Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Small Theater (24th Dec 2015), ACROS Fukuoka, Arena Hall (25th Dec 2015)
Timing: Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Small Theater (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 24th Dec 2015)
Timing: ACROS Fukuoka, Arena Hall (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on 25th Dec 2015)
5. New Year Count-down Festival Concert
Date: 31st Dec 2015
Venue: Hasetsu Community Center, Level 1 Multi Purpose Hall
Type of Event: Local Community Organized Voluntary Event
Audience Crowd: 400
Timing: 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. (30 Minutes Performing Segment)
So, these are the events for this year that I have listed/planned for Kaori to attend. The New Year Event is just for your information, as I'm not paying for the event hall for that particular event – feel free to decline attending. However, do let me know if you intend to join for the last listed event so I can plan the use of the 30 minute segment more wisely.
Please send me your response to the participation of above mentioned events the latest by the end of this week, so that I can have an easier time planning the program flow.
Regards,
Serizawa Chieko
Co-Founder of Klassik School of Music.
Head of Piano/Flute Department (Saga, Kyushu Branch)
"Wow! That's a long list of events… are you going to do everyone of it?" Phichit whom had somehow arrived back to the dorm room without Yuuri's notice suddenly spoke up, startling Yuuri so bad that he rammed his knees into the side of his study desk.
"Holy shit! Don't scare me like that, Phichit!" Yuuri scolded, when he recovered from his shock at hearing Phichit's voice so near to his ears.
"Sorry, but I thought you heard me coming back in." Phichit apologized sheepishly as he dropped himself unceremoniously onto his bed in the room.
"Well… I didn't hear you coming in apparently. Anyway, to answer your previous question… no, I am not going to be doing everything on that list. I am however still going to print it out, so I can check them against my schedule book and speak to Celestino about re-adjusting the traveling plans a little easier than having to bring my laptop with me everywhere I go." Yuuri responded as he connected his laptop to the WIFI connection that links to the multi-purpose inkjet printer situated just down the corridor way where the common study room was.
The multi-purpose ink-jet printer with WIFI connection was recently installed by the school management at Franklin Hall. Apparently, some students had feedback to them about the hassle of having to head to the library just to get something printed out from their email account as the dormitory room does not come equipped with printing devices. Hence, the school after debating for a period of six months finally decided to install a common use multi-purpose inkjet printer in the common study area of the school dorm.
"I see… in that case, you'd better hurry. I heard Ciao Ciao mentioning that he's going to book the tickets to Nagoya for your NHK tournament later today." Phichit told Yuuri just then, which sends the fellow Japanese skater into a full blown mad dash for his phone.
"Celestino, I had something to discuss with you about. Don't book the tickets for Nagoya trip until I'm there!" Yuuri had all but throws out at the Italian coach the moment his call was answered on the other end.
"… Yuuri? Calm down, I haven't purchased the tickets yet… I'm still comparing prices between the different package deal. The budget allocated by the ISU weren't that much, and I do need your input on whether you prefer a comfortable stay in the country or you would prefer a comfortable flight journey instead." Celestino was telling Yuuri as he tapped away on his own laptop.
"Okay, so where are you now actually? Is it convenient for me to drop by for a chat?" Yuuri asks, as he logged out of his laptop leaving it on hibernate not trusting Phichit to not snoop around if he left it as it is.
"I'm at Detroit Skating Club's north entrance area where the Jone's Custom Skates is located. You know the area with chairs and tables for the general public to hang out while waiting to be served?" Celestino said through the phone connection.
"Yes, I know where it is. I'm quite familiar with them since that's where I rush through my homework assignments and catches up with my theory lectures notes after missing out on one of those lectures. I'll be there in ten minutes, so please do wait for me before you booked any hotels or tickets for NHK Trophy trip to Japan." Yuuri emphasized before he grab his backpack and access card as well as wallet from the study desk and stuff them all into his backpack while still holding on to his mobile phone. He ended the call with Celestino just as he head out of his shared dorm room with Phichit and move towards the common study area to pick up his print-out of Serizawa's email.
Once he checked that he had not left anything behind that he would need for his discussion with Celestino, Yuuri set off for the direction of Detroit Skating Club.
~ to be continued~
Date completed: 23/3/17.