Title: Sonata
Part: 1/?
Author: Yukijorou
Genre: Pre-Yaoi
Pairing: Guess! ^^;;;
Rating: PG-13
Archive: Fanfiction.net
Warning: Probably OOC? ^^;;; And I'm STILL not in a writing mood...
*sweatdrops*
Author's Note: I'm planning to name each chapter after a
poem's title. ^^;;; The Road Not Taken' is
written by Robert Lee Frost. =P C&Cs, onegai! ^^;;;
Disclaimer: Belongs to Takehiko Inoue, Ta-sama, who is the
Ultimate Tensai! ^_^;;
Chapter 1: The Road Not Taken
Roars filled the place as the Tokyo autograph session began for
Sensual Skit. Thousands of girls were screaming their lungs out,
and some had boyfriends to come with them to calm them down in
case of .
The session was due in half an hour, and the host was airing the
interview live from the platform, driving every fan insane with
joy.
Rukawa Kaede was the most popular in the band even though he
never talked much, as usual. There were three other members. Two
of them originated from Tokyo, while the other one was also from
Kanagawa, and surprisingly, also from Shohoku High School's
basketball team – Miyagi Ryota, lead guitarist.
Ryota was of course, shocked (and I mean overwhelmingly) that
Rukawa was in the band, and a lead singer at that. Rukawa was
surprised to see Ryota too, but as usual, did not show anything
but oblivion.
Ryota looked pretty much the same, except that he grew five
centimetres since sophomore year and pierced an eyebrow. And, his
hair changed. Rukawa grew two centimetres, but nothing else
changed.
Six long years They had worked for that long, yet Ryota
still could not understand Rukawa The autograph session was
an obvious success, and a joy to the sponsors and Sensual Skit's
manager.
The commotion was so huge, even the blasting radio on the stage
was overwhelmed. The interview had ended fifteen minutes ago, and
the band was due anytime on-stage. In fact, they had already
arrived, but the manager was speaking to him in hushed tones,
choosing the right time to let them settle on-stage.
Minna, remember not to let ANYONE take advantage of you
during the session understand? And, you can hug them and let a
few kiss your cheeks. Nothing more. Rukawa? You'll sit in
the middle of the row, and Miyagi shall sit on your left. Gabriel
shall sit next to Rukawa and Fujimiya sit next to Miyagi. Now,
minna can go on-stage!
Rukawa blinked as he followed behind Gabriel, while Ryota watched
him from the corner of his eye, snickering silently. The
commotion went to a climax as the whole band was in view.
Screaming girls flooded behind the barrier, and was pushing hard
at the metal, causing the security guards severe headaches.
Rukawa looked blank His father's burial was only the
week before, and he still could not get over it His manager
wanted him to rest more, but he insisted on continuing with his
work.
Work was the only thing that could manage to take his mind off
other things. Most of the time, that is. Over the years, he had
lost contact with most of the basketball team members, Ryota
excluded, since they practically met everyday.
The host introduced the band as they settled down in their
respective seats, shouting dramatically into the microphone,
Let's welcome SENSUAL SKIT!, sending the
crowds totally wild.
Where the hell did that kind of
name come from anyway, it sounds like intercourse.
Rukawa silently sweared as he heard the band's name. Awful,
was one of his ways to describe it. Ryota and the rest of the
members were at the verge of giggling, possibly having similar
thoughts. The host was introducing the origins of the band as one
of the Public Relations Officers handed them drinks, and the
adoring girls went sparkly-eyed. Rukawa stared at them and they
fainted. A huge sweat-drop appeared on his head.
Sennnnnnnnsssssssuuuuuuuuaaallllllll Skiiiiiittttttt!
a huge group of girls were carrying a huge banner and squealing.
On it was written Sensual Skit Official Fanclub Japan.
The whole of Sensual Skit were fighting against the massive
amount of reflecting light from the huge glittery thing.
After singing one of their biggest hits (and almost sent the
girls to heaven), they assembled back behind their tables for the
autograph session. Squealing fan after squealing fan marched up
the stage, much to the envy of half the girls downstage (in case
you never been to an autograph session, there are limited tickets
^^;;;).
Rukawa smiled faintly at the first fan which went up to him. She
was about fifteen or sixteen with green streaks on her
black hair and was loaded with make-up. Piercings lined her
eyebrows and there was another two under her bottom lip. Smiling
gruesomely at Rukawa, she handed him the CD to sign. His eyebrows
furrowed at the sight, but he signed it anyway and muttered a
Thank you.
Ryota gave her a huge grin, much to her delight with she was done
with Rukawa. In actual fact, he was trying to hold back his
laughter. Sure, sounded nasty, right?
But almost anyone would laugh if he or she saw such an amusing,
yet horrifying, image. The session carried on Most of the
girls looked pretty decent, MUCH more decent compared to the
monstrous-looking one before.
As the last batch lined up to have their CDs signed, Rukawa's
hands were already cramped. Rukawa Kaede, a voice
woke him from his daze. Unlike the other fans, this one looked
mature probably about eighteen, and she did not look like
any of the screaming fans She looked perfectly sane. Rukawa
blinked at her quizzedly. She laid down her CD for him to sign
and said something that made his ears perk up
I'm Hiromi. Sakuragi Hiromi. IF you understand what I'm
trying to do.
his voice heightened to an extent,
surprising the other fans behind her. you mean
you're that do'aho his sister? You have
black hair Not really. I'm his HALF-sister.
Different fathers, same mothers. Aniki had his hair from his
mother. Hajimemashite Oh, and aniki knew of your CD and he
laughed for like, two days.
Rukawa rolled his eyes. As expected. Ryota was
listening intently to their conversation.
Aa. And you're aniki's ex-team mate too, aren't
you? Hiromi moved the CD towards Ryota and he signed. Ryota
nodded. How's he nowadays?
HEY! Hurry up, bitch! a girl behind her snarled.
Rukawa rolled his eyes again. Hiromi glared coldly at her and
said her last sentence. You can visit him anytime. He
frequents Star Dust, that pub which opened half a year ago. Jaa!
Hiromi shouted as she ran off the stage, grinning. Rukawa's
eyes widened He had hardly heard of Sakuragi nowadays, even
though he used to have such an impact on him. So far, he only
knew that Sakuragi had graduated from Kirisawa University, with
no idea what he graduated with.
That do'aho.
Ryota looked suspiciously at the girl. Star
Dust? Maybe she's just another fan, checked up on us, and
tried to date us. Why would Sakuragi's sister come to Tokyo?
Don't you think, Kaede? Rukawa was silent. The girl
did not have her so-called brother's fiery mane, but she had
the same intense brown eyes and the same cheeky look.
And she was tall for a girl, at least five feet eight. Ryota
never noticed her slight resemblence to the red-head he had known
probably because he had a more vague memory of Sakuragi's
looks.
Kaede, I have been keeping this to myself all
these years Why did you give up basketball? I mean, you're
talented in it You're surprisingly fabulous at music
too, but I never expected you to choose this path.
Then why did you give up basketball too? You're
supposed to be one of the best point-guards in Kanagawa.
Ryota smiled cheekily. Because it is not thrilling enough,
being a basketball player and everything. Don't
misunderstand, I like playing basketball, just that I have a
stronger lust for rock music and excitement. You haven't
answered my question yet. You don't look like the type to
seek for the thrills and spills of life.
No. Because basketball almost caused me to waste my life
off. I wanted to take a break from it, and I entered this band by
accident.
Anyway, I never knew you could sing
You never heard me.
Ryota chuckled. I hardly even hear you SPEAK, much less
singing The session finally ended, and Sensual Skit
returned to their hotel Rukawa looked out of his window,
from his own comfortable hotel room. There were no stars in the
sky.
Unlike Kanagawa Suddenly, he felt like going home. Star
Dust was only two streets away, but he did not feel like leaving
the luxurious comfort of the place, since he knew that some fans
were still waiting at the lobby.
His cell-phone rang loudly, interrupting his moment of silence.
Wincing, he picked it up.
Kaede? Ryo here. I found the back entrance of the hotel! It
is even nearer to Star Dust. Why don't we go take a look and
see if Hana-kun is there?
The manager
Who cares about his rules? He could pass for a drill
sergant if that keeps on. Awww, come on
Rukawa relented, finally giving up. Okay, fine. To Star
Dust we go.
And to think that you didn't
believe that girl in the first place.
