Kei-Kei Yuki: Hi everyone! So happy to be back working on Duel Idol. It's one of my favorite series that I have ever written! Hope you all day is a blast!
Yugi: Is everyone ready for another exciting chapter of Duel Idol?
Joey: If so, sit back!
Ryo: Relax!
Malik: And enjoy the show!
Chapter 51
Week 2 of Training Practice!
It was amazing at how much time had passed since the girls had started practicing for the big concert event that was soon approaching, as the girls were now on their second week of practicing, trying to get all of their routine dance dance down.
"Good. Good. But let's take it from the top one more time!" instructed Ichigo.
"Bun-chan I don't think I can take much more of this!" Miho clung on Ryo arm, who gave her a sympathetic pat on the head.
"Hang in their Miho-chan!"
Another thing that seem to have caught the group by surprise was the sudden friendship between Miho and Ryo. Miho didn't have too much of a liking for the white haired girl, but now they were acting as if they were best friends
"Okay, can somebody please explain that to me?" asked Joey.
Releasing a sigh, Kirasa begin to answer Joey, "It's like Miho said before, she has no reason to dislike her now. Miho is very quickly to fall in love, and out of love. It's best you don't question her actions and just roll with it. Although it could be because of that interview."
Right before Joey could question her more, Naruko walk in the room, as the girls got ready for more practice. During halfway the girls were called into a large room, located in a different building, were inside they were met with three of Duel Idol designers. Marik, Bakura, and Rebecca.
"Rebecca-chan!?" Yugi greeted the hyper blonde girl, who was at the moment squashed her into a hug.
"I missed you Magician-chan! I'm so happy I could be here this week. Dukie-boy was suppose to be here, but he already had a packed schedule and couldn't make it, leaving just use three! Together the President of Duel Idol ordered us to come together to make wonderful outfit that will impress the audience. But first we have to get you guys measured, and stuff first before we start working on the good stuff," Rebecca explained, as some of the girls were already getting measure for their outfits, while Malik was trying to fight away Marik who was holding her in a hug, refusing to let go.
"Another reason he gathered all of us, is because are the best in Duel Idol, though I must say I'm not surprised that the top Designer of Love Peach couldn't make it," Bakura voice dripped sarcasm, holding a measure tape around Ryo waist, before writing it down on a piece of paper.
"Don't worry Malik-pretty I'll make you'll as beautiful as always!" replied a hyperactive Marik, unaware of the blush that was Malik cheeks.
"Shut-up, and get off of me!"
Standing on the sideline watching the two was Vivian, envy, and jealous showing in her eyes as she watch the way her ex-lover treated Malik, before whipping her head away from the scene.
Just than one of the staff members who were working on the stage, that the girls still have not had to chance to yet walk into the room, a headpiece on his face, as he gave someone some directions before pointing his attention to the rest that were in the room.
"We just receive work of how Luffyko-san will not be able to make it today. So you girls are free this afternoon," he delivered the message, before walking out the door, but just than Chono, and Mai made their way in the room.
"Well isn't this good news, as we just came up with the perfect idea for you all!" Mai placed both of her hands on her hips, a confident smile shone on her face.
"It's the perfect idea I came up with Mai-chan." Chono tried to steal the spotlight for herself, but was not having none of that as she simply got ignored the other woman, making her way in the center of the room.
"Lately we have seen the lack of communication between you all, and have decided that you all we have a Team Bonding Day, to get to know each other. This way you all have learn more about each other, and hopefully bond before the DIT9I concert hit way," announced Mai with a smile, as the others sure wasn't expecting this.
"So what do you expect we do first?" asked Joey. The group were walking the town, hide in disguise to hide their idols selves, blending in with the crowd of people on the street, well tried as some of the girls even with disguises on, still had the power to draw attention to themselves. A example for this would be Anzu, Kirasa, and Dark Magician Girl/Mana.
'I can't believe we're actually doing this." muttered Vivian, one who was certainly not fond of this bonding idea.
"I think it well be better if we split up!" suggested Mana, a pair of bright pink frame sunglasses on her face, facing towards the group.
"Bun-chan and Miho-chan! Go play, and get to know it other!" odered Mana who earn a slute from Miho before in a flash she took Ryo hand and ran off somewhere.
"I still find that weird." replied Joey, before Mana landed next to her.
"Red-Eyes-chan, and Kisara-chan! I'm pairing you two together!" Dark Magician Girl told the two, who look at each other, before shrugging their shoulders.
"Cool with me!" With that said Joey, and Kirasa went their own separate way from the group. Once the two were gone, Mana was about to point her finger towards the last two members of the group, but was only met with.
"There's no way in hell am I pairing up with her!" Before marching off both going their separate ways from each other, and the group.
"Should have saw that one coming. Now it just use three left together, so let go explore the town!" Cheered Mana, standing in between the two girls, arms hook with theirs, as three did just march forward.
"Isn't this water park fun Bun-chan!" Miho was running around the place like an excited child, dragging Ryo to different attraction sites, bringing up random conversations that even got Ryo laughing a few times.
"Ne, Miho-chan. Let have a talk," hearing this Miho and Ryo took a seat by a local food restaurant that had chairs and table sat up outside.
"Want do you want to talk about Bun-chan?" asked Miho with a cheerful smile.
"I-I just w-wanted to k-know why are you suddenly acted different towards me? I mean i-it's not like a mind the change and all, but before you really didn't seem to like me much?" Ryo stuttered feeling her shyness take effect, twirling with her fingers.
"Maa, part of dealing with how Miho has found herself a new prince, but because of the interview I saw you in." Eyes in the sky, Miho place a finger under her chin.
"Interview?" Ryo asked before remembering the last interview she did was dealing with the Pop-Up Interviews on the day of the Idol Auction.
"Uh-huh! Hearing you say all of that remind Miho how it was for her when she first became member of Love Peach. Miho was very inexperienced, and had little to no talent, but Anzu-chan never gave up on Miho-chan. Anzu-chan continued to believe in Miho-chan. Now that I think about it, back than Anzu-chan was different." murmured Miho, melancholy eyes stared down at the table.
"Different? Anzu was different once before?" asked Ryo as Miho nodded her head.
"Anzu-chan use to smile a lot more back than before we came a super famous idol group."
"So Kirasa tell me how it must feel working we with your team members, as I can see each has a different personality, They're times I wonder how you all can work with each other. No offense." Joey was walking beside Kirasa as the two walk down the street.
"None taken. I once thought the same thing back when I joined Industrial Illusions. One of Duel Idol's top companies to sponsor Duel Idols. It was the President's idea to put together a top sensation idol group that will the world away. Back then you say I really hadn't taken liking to my team members, I highly disliked them all." hearing this came as a surprise to Joey as Kirasa continued with her story.
"But then came the day I begin to admire her, our leader. We were scheduled to put on this big performance, but was caught off guard due to that weather, which end of being rain, as our concert was featured outside. Our performance almost came cancelled that day, but Anzu wouldn't allow them. She said: "I can not let down all those who came to support us. I don't care if I get wet, as long their is a stage, I will perform!" Looking up the sky, a smile made it way to Kirasa face, having flashbacks of that day.
"I still remember the pounding of rain that poured from out of the sky, as their on that single stage, without any Duel Idol System to assist her. Anzu by herself put on a solo performance to the crowd of people who still came out to support us. It was like a miracle that happen during the middle of her performance the rain stop, and the clouds open himself, revealing the sun as if the heaven themselves had granted us this opportunity because of this one person who refused to be quiet." Their was a fond smile on Kisara face by now as she retold her tale.
"Wow. I must say the Anzu you just describe back then, and the one now, sound like two completely different people," announced Joey, as this had Kirasa sighing.
"Back then she wasn't just driven by determination. Back then her heart was at its truest and most pure form. Living in the spotlight for a long time can change a person, and Anzu is the proof of that. People always expecting things from her, and because of the lack of a true rival change her to the Anzu you know today. Only those two have the power to bring back the true Anzu." replied Kirasa as this got Joey attention, hands stuffed in her pocket.
"Let me guess you're talking about Taicho, and the Star of Duel Idol herself?" Joey didn't receive a reply from Kirasa but by the silence she could guessed that she was right.
"Okay I understand Anzu a bit more, and Miho is just random, but about Vivian. What is her deal?" A slight look of anger enter Kisara blue eyes.
"Vivian has always been that way, ever since I first met her to become a member of Lovely Peach. The shocking thing about her is, that she was jealous that Anzu was chosen as the leader instead of her. This caused a lot of problems in the group."
"So what happen for her to suck up to Anzu a she does now?" asked Joey.
"That is something you will have to ask her."
"I can't believe I ran into you here!" screamed the two runway divas. It was a wonder how both runway idols end up in the same fashion store, browsing through clothes when they bump into each other. They were not pleased at seeing each other.
"I already get enough of seeing you during practice. I don't need to be seeing you again outside of it," Malik place both hands on her hips.
"Trust me, the feeling is mutual." Vivian copied Malik, flipping her hair over her shoulders.
"But I must say it's kind of annoying seeing Marik-kin cozy up to you like that. Still don't know what he sees in you. Cause everyone in the world know that I am more beautiful than you ever could wish to be." Vivian said arrogantly, as she clenched her fist, trying to hold in her temper.
"Well sounds to me that someone is jealous. Don't tell me you really regret dumping him now. All for some stupid reason that involve that leader precious leader of yours. Last time I checked, Marik was your second option, which lend to ask why did you give up on your first like that. How deep is your loyalty to Anzu?" Malik could see the cold burning rage that was raging inside Vivian eyes, as the air around her turned cold.
"You could never understand my reason for that. Nor could you ever understand our leader. She will be the next Queen of Duel Idol, and by my power I will make that happen." Vivian sharp nails digged into the palm of her skin, as she made this vow.
"Maa, you really cherish Anzu-chan don't you Vivian-chan. Even if it meant ruining the life of others. I will never forgive for you did during the Love Me Cafe competition. You say you do every for Anzu sake, but really its for your own selfish reason! You don't care about your teammate are Anzu-!"
"Don't you dare say another word." came the cold tone of Vivian voice, before shooting a Malik a cold glare. "You know nothing about me. You want to know the real reason why I'm so loyal to Anzu then I'll tell you."
"It was during one of my performance that I made the stupid mistake of leaving my bag that contain all of my Duel Idol Cards. In this dog eat dog world, everyone is always watching, always waiting for you to slip up. I guess Anzu was coming to check up on me, even though to this day I always wonder why. You say back thing our relationship wasn't on the best of terms, but no matter how matter times I put her down with my cruel words, she never said anything back to me." Malik couldn't believe her own eyes that saw what what to be guilt in Vivian eyes.
"Their was time will admit that she did surprise me, and even made me admire her a little, but even she didn't disturb that for my stupid mistake. I walk out just for a few minutes, only to return to a desroy room, with my leader on the ground who took one heck of a beating.
"Anzu?! What the heck happen to you!?" Vivian bend down on the ground next to the bruise up girl, shaking hands lifting up her head, as Anzu did nothing but gave her a smile before holding up her very own Duel Idol Bag, that was clutched tightly to her chest.
"They tried to to steal your cards but I mange to protect them." Anzu told Vivian.
"But why!? Why would you do this for me!?" cried Vivian, only to receive. . .
"Because your are my teammate, and hopefully my friend. I will always protect you, and the other members of my team."
"I never in my life heard those words said to me. It was on that day I truly saw what a pure heart she possessed. To me she was an selfish angel, and always will be. She is my very first friend, and I can not let anymore harm come her way. So if she's the angel. I will be the demon, or the devil, that will always protect her, cause as long is she is safe. . .I'm perfectly happy." A smile so honest and true was shown on Vivian face, leaving Malik speechless.
"Wow, wasn't it a fun day today!" exclaimed Mana, as the three were sitting at a small cafe eating dessert, trying to lighten up the mood that was in between the two, ever since the first day of practice, which hadn't been improving since then.
"So do anybody have something that they might want to talk about?" suggested Mana, as Yugi just stared at the piece of cake, which was by the way her favorite, while Anzu sat with her arms crossed.
"OKay, so no one. Grrrr! You two are really about to get on my nerves! Why can't you just talk to each like normal people for once!" asked Mana with a crossed of her arms.
"You want me to talk, fine. Why have you been messing so lately during our practice? If you have not realize are not, we are the last performance of the concert, which is next week! All you do is doubt yourself. There's no time for it." came the cold reply from Anzu, which left Mana to sigh at.
"You could have reworded that so much better Anzu-chan. What she saying is, don't be worrying yourself with those though Chibi-chan. Just be you, and do what you always do. You're only making it worse for yourself the longer you lets those doubts get to you."
"Thank-you Anzu-chan, and Dark Magician Girl. I really needed to hear that! I-It just you two are so far ahead of me. I don't want to let either of you down, nor the audience. I want to be able to stand the stage next you two as a equal!" announced Yugi, receiving a smile from Mana.
"Than go back being our usual Chibi-chan. We really miss her, plus I don't think Anzu-chan here take anymore of you messing up during practice." Mana pointed at Anzu, who Yugi apologized too.
"As long as you return to being my idol, I'll be happy. Plus if you haven't notice yet, you are already our equal. Don't forget you was voted in the top three, now only we recognize as our rival, but so have the world. So don't let them down." replied Anzu, earning a sweet smile from Yugi, before her phone range as she went to answer it.
"S-Sorry I have to go. That was Rebecca-chan you need my help about my outfit for the concert!" Yugi go up to leave.
"See ya tomorrow Chibi-chan!" Mana waved, before silence decide the table as it was only the two of them left.
Lifting her mug up to take a drink, when Mana opened her mouth. "So how was it when you saw the door?" hearing this Anzu halted her actions, suddenly caught by surprise by the question, placing her mug back on the table, pointing a serious look over at Mana.
"So you have encountered it as well. Were able to open it?" There was a smirk shown on Mana face, looking out the glass window that was beside her.
"You should already know the answer to that Anzu-chan, as it was the same as yours."
"I see. The next I see it. I will be able to open it." Anzu told Mana, who turn her face back around a smirk still in place.
"So will I."
End of Chapter 51
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