Hi! I Am SOOOOO SORRY!!!!! I haven't updated in a looong time. It's been
months. ;_______; I'm sorry I had to hold up that long. Well, let me
explain! When I posted up this story, the schoolwork began to pile up
after that because the end of the school year was coming around the corner
so I had to hold up on the writing for a while. Then, when it was
summertime, I had to put it on hold a little bit more for about two or so
weeks because I was too busy with summer band and when that was over I
started to become more lazy and lazy and lazy. @____@ And now look at what
happened; I only have a month of summer left. ;______; While I was lazy I
didn't have any ideas for any of the stories, but don't worry. I have some
ideas now. ^^;; I couldn't find a nice Card Captor Sakura song to fit the
mood for Sakura to sing at the café, but I did find a Love Hina song for
her to sing which is nice. I also liked this one Love Hina song, but I
couldn't find the English translation. The song that Sakura sings is a
really cool song to listen to so if you wanna hear it, download it! The
song's Mainichi ga O-Tenki ^^;; Well, now, Chapter 2! Enjoy and Read and
Review!
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Behind The Stage
Chapter 2: Singing In Secret
Written By Pink Sakura Blossom
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"Hey Tomoyo!" Sakura yelled while she was running to her friend who was sitting in one of the audience chairs. She was thinking last night about how she's going to be singing in public for the first time in her life and it was making her nervous. Even Tomoyo never heard her sing before or anyone else. That made her even more nervous because what if she thought that she was pretty good at singing when actually she wasn't when other people heard her?
'I feel so bad for doing this to Tomoyo, but I want to make this a secret about me singing. Even if I am a good singer, I think I'll like to keep it a secret. It's just one of those special things that you like to keep for yourself, you know what I mean? Though I wish Tomoyo would be there by my side to see my very first performance, but no. Not now. I don't want her to know just yet. I'll tell her someday when the time's right.'
"Hi, Sakura-chan! What's up? I'm on my break right now, but it's gonna be over in a little while so It's going to have to be a short conversation." Tomoyo said from having a smile on her face to a disappointed one.
When Sakura saw Tomoyo's sad face, it made her smile disappear. "Awe. Tomoyo.. Don't be sad. We'll be able to talk to each other after your rehearsal. ^^;; It's not like we're never gonna see each other again!" She said with a bright smile on her face, which made Tomoyo smile again.
"You're right, Sakura. Thanks for cheering me up. -It's just that since we're working on the scenes I'm in a lot, we haven't been able to hang out, talk or anything much. But now that it's break time, we can chat! So what's been up?"
"Well." Sakura said while shuffling her feet around. " You know, just the same ol', same ol' and I've been practicing singing and stuff. Also, I've been thinking."
"Oh yeah!" Tomoyo said out loud. I just remembered what I was gonna tell you when you mentioned your singing! I wanted to tell you that I can't make it to see you perform because Terada-Sensei is making us rehearse some more at the same time as your performance. He said that we act so bad that we need to cram in more time to practice. I'm so sorry Sakura-chan. I want to be there and hear you sing and videotape, but if I do go, I can't be in the play anymore and we've worked so hard on this play for weeks. I'm sorry." Tomoyo said with a really sad and disappointed look on her face.
'Yes! I'm saved!'
"It's ok Tomoyo if you can't make it. Really. There's always some other time, right? And besides, you worked too hard on this play to miss a practice. Don't sweat it. ^^;;" Sakura said. She felt a bit bad because Tomoyo was sad that she couldn't make it to the performance but she was trying her best to make her friend cheer up. All that stuff she said was true - There's always next time. She's sure of that. -
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm sure. Friends are always there for each other and are considerate too. It's one of those times where these things will just have to happen. Now stop being so gloomy! I'm fine with the arrangement so don't be so sad and smile!" Sakura said with a big fat smile on her face that made Tomoyo finally smile again.
"There you go.." Sakura said with a genuine smile.
"Thanks for being a great friend." Tomoyo said while giving Sakura a hug.
"And you too. Thank you for being my best friend. What are friends for?" Sakura said while they broke their hug.
After a little bit, Tomoyo said, "Oh yeah. Before I rudely interrupted you, you said that you were thinking of something. What is it?"
"Never mind! Uh. It was nothing really. Ehehe." Sakura said rather quickly.
Then all of a sudden the school speakers turned on and you could hear Terada-Sensei's voice coming out from the speakers.
:: Beep ::
"Attention. All Scene 25 people, Break Time is over. Please report back to the main stage and quickly. I repeat. All Scene 25 people, Break Time is over. Please report back to the main stage and quickly."
:: Beep ::
"Well, gotta go now. I'll talk to you later. Ok Sakura? Bye!" Tomoyo said while getting up and heading off to the stage.
"Ok. Bye Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura said while waving at her friend.
"I'll call you later tonight!"
"Hai!"
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'Alrightie. One more hour until I perform for the first time in public. Hoooee. I'm so nervous! At least I get to sing in a Café. It's small, but cozy and plus there probably isn't going to be much people there so I won't have to worry about singing to a large audience. Good thing I don't have to dress all nice. It saved myself some time. ^^;; Well, I better get going because it's show time.'
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"Ms. Kinomoto? It's your turn to perform now. Break a leg." ^.- Said Mr. Hanashiya; the owner of the Moonlight Star Café.
'One of the reasons why I chose to perform at the Moonlight Star Café is because it's a really beautiful place. It has a great scenery of the ocean and when the moon is out, it's light shines down on the café and on the water, which makes it very beautiful and mysterious.'
"Hai. I'm a bit nervous because this is my first time ever singing in public." Sakura said while staring at the small stage and having an uneasy feeling in her stomach.
"You'll be fine! People get that same feeling as you're having right now all the time. When they get on and start singing or playing, they concentrate on their music and the butterflies in their stomach go away. Also, relax! Now go. You'll be great."
Sakura stopped staring at the stage and looked at Mr. Hanashiya. "Arigato. I feel a little better now. I'll do my best!"
"That-a Girl!"
Mr. Hanashiya walked up onto the stage and went in front of the microphone.
"That was a great performance from Yaniku Makonaki on the piano. Now the next person to perform for you tonight is Sakura Kinomoto. This is her first time ever performing in public so let's give her a warm welcome. Everyone, Sakura Kinomoto." He said, clapped and walked off the stage. Sakura walked slowly up on to the stage and up to the microphone. She took a big, uneasy breath and let out all the air. She put a big, heart warming, sweet smile on and took a look around the audience.
'Hey. It's not so bad being up here.'
"Hi everyone. I'm Sakura Kinomoto. This is my first time to sing in public so I'm a bit nervous. Hehe. so.. yea.. The song I'll be singing tonight is Mainichi ga O-Tenki. I hope you like the song. ^^;;"
Mainichi ga O-Tenki (Good Weather Everyday)
Sunlight shining through the trees, That sparkling light, I feel it through my body, it's so shiny! It sends away feeling That rain and clouds never clean That warm day overflows me Lets bath in rays of sun!
It's making progress steadily; Sun in that place Hold it tight! I'll be walking today, and tomorrow I'll reach that rainbow, no matter when!
::Phew. My butterflies are starting to go away. This is fun!::
In the evening sky, shining Stars begin to appear It looks like they were crying after storm, Softly. Open heart Will be stronger, If it cries a lot
It rises, steadily! Hold me tightly, There, tomorrow I'll never give up, myself, I can't forget my passion, I want to smile!
It rises, steadily! Hold tightly that sun! It's there! I'll run with rising speed, And that rainbow not too far away I'll reach it today!
'Sigh. I'm finally finished. It's over. ^^;; I like singing up on stage. It's like as close as I can get to acting on stage, but I get a special feeling when I sing on-stage rather than acting. Well, I had my chance on the stage now. It's time to get off.'
::Clapping:: ::whistles:: ::compliments::
'Wow. they.they really like me? I feel so. special. ^^;; They're even standing up from their seats! I.I.I don't know what to say! I feel like I'm gonna cry! I have never been so good at something before. I didn't think I'd be this happy..'
"Thank you. I feel so special everyone! So special that I feel like I'm gonna cry. It's just that. ::sniffle:: Whatever I do in my life wasn't as good to be praised. Thank you. I'm glad you liked that song." Sakura said with tears starting to form in her eyes.
The audiences are all just going, "Awe.."
"Hehehe." ::sniffle:: Sakura took one more look at the audience, smiled a bright smile and exited off the stage.
"Wow! Mr. Hanashiya!! I love singing!! Hehe.. It makes me feel so good to sing for people who like to listen." Sakura said all giddy and jumpy.
Mr. Hanashiya couldn't help but smile right along with the happy-go-lucky girl. "You know, Sakura, the people and I love your singing so much that I want you to come by and sing here at the café. Would you like to have a job here by singing?"
"I'd Love To!!! Who what where when?" Sakura said frantically getting all jumpy yet again.
"Hahaha. I love to see that you're happy to take the job. You can sing on every Friday nights from 8 to 8:30pm. And you can take a day off whenever you like. So, how does that sound?" Mr. Hanashiya said with a happy face on.
"It sounds Perfect! I'll take it! Hehe.. I actually have a job now!" Sakura said and finally she stopped jumping up and down.
"You know you've got real potential. You're so good that you can start a singing career."
"You think so?" Sakura's face started to light up.
"Yeah. I think you can become a star singer. You really are That good. ^.- Now run along home, Sakura. You need your sleep because it's pretty late now. Especially since you've got school tomorrow, right?"
"Hai. I have school tomorrow. and it is pretty late. I'll see you next Friday Mr. Hanashiya!" Sakura said while skipping off to the door. Well, Ouh! Actually she skipped right Into the door.
"Ouch. Are you ok Sakura?" Mr. Hanashiya said with concern.
"Itai. Hoooee.. Hai! I'm fine. I'm A-Okay! Good night! Mr. Hanashiya!" Sakura said loudly and happily as she opened the door and walked off into the night home.
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'Awe. Home sweet home. Now I just need to head upstairs and fall right into bed. I'm so tired! ::Sigh:: What excitement for one night. Argh. and then there's school tomorrow. Well school I don't mind, but the play I do. I still have a job never the less in the school play as the prop and stage manager. Hoe. Well, I need to get to sleep or I won't get any at all. Time to say good night to myself. Good night. Sweet dreams.'
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Yes! I finally finished chapter 2! All right! And it's a tiny bit longer too. ^.- You wouldn't believe how long I've been trying to type this up! Really and believe me on this. I've been working on this fic for one day, for 10 hours!!!! Yup and it's already 3:12am too. @______@ I had a lot of writer's block. Told you I was a real blockhead. -______- I hope you liked it. I hope, I hope, I hope! It was a bit boring though, ne ;_______; really borring probably. I'm sorry, but I had to tie it in with the singing thing mentioned from chapter 1. I didn't realize it'd take that much of a chapter to get the singing all finished and done with. I'll try my best to make the chapters more interesting and also.. Never fear! Syaoran is here! Well, he's gonna show up real soon. ^.- I'll try my best to get the next chapter up real soon. Please review!
Time for a Sweets Question: What's Kinomoto Sakura's birth date?
Thought I'd go on something a bit easy. ^^;; Ooh! I got a surprise for you guys! If I get lots of reviews, I'll have chapter 3 up the next day! But if I don't get a lot of reviews, I'll still post up chapter 3 for you guys! ^^;; Hehe.. Isn't that a great deal? Haha. You guys deserve it anyways because I haven't updated in forever. Till next time! ~Sweetpea
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Behind The Stage
Chapter 2: Singing In Secret
Written By Pink Sakura Blossom
~*~*~
"Hey Tomoyo!" Sakura yelled while she was running to her friend who was sitting in one of the audience chairs. She was thinking last night about how she's going to be singing in public for the first time in her life and it was making her nervous. Even Tomoyo never heard her sing before or anyone else. That made her even more nervous because what if she thought that she was pretty good at singing when actually she wasn't when other people heard her?
'I feel so bad for doing this to Tomoyo, but I want to make this a secret about me singing. Even if I am a good singer, I think I'll like to keep it a secret. It's just one of those special things that you like to keep for yourself, you know what I mean? Though I wish Tomoyo would be there by my side to see my very first performance, but no. Not now. I don't want her to know just yet. I'll tell her someday when the time's right.'
"Hi, Sakura-chan! What's up? I'm on my break right now, but it's gonna be over in a little while so It's going to have to be a short conversation." Tomoyo said from having a smile on her face to a disappointed one.
When Sakura saw Tomoyo's sad face, it made her smile disappear. "Awe. Tomoyo.. Don't be sad. We'll be able to talk to each other after your rehearsal. ^^;; It's not like we're never gonna see each other again!" She said with a bright smile on her face, which made Tomoyo smile again.
"You're right, Sakura. Thanks for cheering me up. -It's just that since we're working on the scenes I'm in a lot, we haven't been able to hang out, talk or anything much. But now that it's break time, we can chat! So what's been up?"
"Well." Sakura said while shuffling her feet around. " You know, just the same ol', same ol' and I've been practicing singing and stuff. Also, I've been thinking."
"Oh yeah!" Tomoyo said out loud. I just remembered what I was gonna tell you when you mentioned your singing! I wanted to tell you that I can't make it to see you perform because Terada-Sensei is making us rehearse some more at the same time as your performance. He said that we act so bad that we need to cram in more time to practice. I'm so sorry Sakura-chan. I want to be there and hear you sing and videotape, but if I do go, I can't be in the play anymore and we've worked so hard on this play for weeks. I'm sorry." Tomoyo said with a really sad and disappointed look on her face.
'Yes! I'm saved!'
"It's ok Tomoyo if you can't make it. Really. There's always some other time, right? And besides, you worked too hard on this play to miss a practice. Don't sweat it. ^^;;" Sakura said. She felt a bit bad because Tomoyo was sad that she couldn't make it to the performance but she was trying her best to make her friend cheer up. All that stuff she said was true - There's always next time. She's sure of that. -
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm sure. Friends are always there for each other and are considerate too. It's one of those times where these things will just have to happen. Now stop being so gloomy! I'm fine with the arrangement so don't be so sad and smile!" Sakura said with a big fat smile on her face that made Tomoyo finally smile again.
"There you go.." Sakura said with a genuine smile.
"Thanks for being a great friend." Tomoyo said while giving Sakura a hug.
"And you too. Thank you for being my best friend. What are friends for?" Sakura said while they broke their hug.
After a little bit, Tomoyo said, "Oh yeah. Before I rudely interrupted you, you said that you were thinking of something. What is it?"
"Never mind! Uh. It was nothing really. Ehehe." Sakura said rather quickly.
Then all of a sudden the school speakers turned on and you could hear Terada-Sensei's voice coming out from the speakers.
:: Beep ::
"Attention. All Scene 25 people, Break Time is over. Please report back to the main stage and quickly. I repeat. All Scene 25 people, Break Time is over. Please report back to the main stage and quickly."
:: Beep ::
"Well, gotta go now. I'll talk to you later. Ok Sakura? Bye!" Tomoyo said while getting up and heading off to the stage.
"Ok. Bye Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura said while waving at her friend.
"I'll call you later tonight!"
"Hai!"
~*~*~*~
'Alrightie. One more hour until I perform for the first time in public. Hoooee. I'm so nervous! At least I get to sing in a Café. It's small, but cozy and plus there probably isn't going to be much people there so I won't have to worry about singing to a large audience. Good thing I don't have to dress all nice. It saved myself some time. ^^;; Well, I better get going because it's show time.'
~*~*~*~
"Ms. Kinomoto? It's your turn to perform now. Break a leg." ^.- Said Mr. Hanashiya; the owner of the Moonlight Star Café.
'One of the reasons why I chose to perform at the Moonlight Star Café is because it's a really beautiful place. It has a great scenery of the ocean and when the moon is out, it's light shines down on the café and on the water, which makes it very beautiful and mysterious.'
"Hai. I'm a bit nervous because this is my first time ever singing in public." Sakura said while staring at the small stage and having an uneasy feeling in her stomach.
"You'll be fine! People get that same feeling as you're having right now all the time. When they get on and start singing or playing, they concentrate on their music and the butterflies in their stomach go away. Also, relax! Now go. You'll be great."
Sakura stopped staring at the stage and looked at Mr. Hanashiya. "Arigato. I feel a little better now. I'll do my best!"
"That-a Girl!"
Mr. Hanashiya walked up onto the stage and went in front of the microphone.
"That was a great performance from Yaniku Makonaki on the piano. Now the next person to perform for you tonight is Sakura Kinomoto. This is her first time ever performing in public so let's give her a warm welcome. Everyone, Sakura Kinomoto." He said, clapped and walked off the stage. Sakura walked slowly up on to the stage and up to the microphone. She took a big, uneasy breath and let out all the air. She put a big, heart warming, sweet smile on and took a look around the audience.
'Hey. It's not so bad being up here.'
"Hi everyone. I'm Sakura Kinomoto. This is my first time to sing in public so I'm a bit nervous. Hehe. so.. yea.. The song I'll be singing tonight is Mainichi ga O-Tenki. I hope you like the song. ^^;;"
Mainichi ga O-Tenki (Good Weather Everyday)
Sunlight shining through the trees, That sparkling light, I feel it through my body, it's so shiny! It sends away feeling That rain and clouds never clean That warm day overflows me Lets bath in rays of sun!
It's making progress steadily; Sun in that place Hold it tight! I'll be walking today, and tomorrow I'll reach that rainbow, no matter when!
::Phew. My butterflies are starting to go away. This is fun!::
In the evening sky, shining Stars begin to appear It looks like they were crying after storm, Softly. Open heart Will be stronger, If it cries a lot
It rises, steadily! Hold me tightly, There, tomorrow I'll never give up, myself, I can't forget my passion, I want to smile!
It rises, steadily! Hold tightly that sun! It's there! I'll run with rising speed, And that rainbow not too far away I'll reach it today!
'Sigh. I'm finally finished. It's over. ^^;; I like singing up on stage. It's like as close as I can get to acting on stage, but I get a special feeling when I sing on-stage rather than acting. Well, I had my chance on the stage now. It's time to get off.'
::Clapping:: ::whistles:: ::compliments::
'Wow. they.they really like me? I feel so. special. ^^;; They're even standing up from their seats! I.I.I don't know what to say! I feel like I'm gonna cry! I have never been so good at something before. I didn't think I'd be this happy..'
"Thank you. I feel so special everyone! So special that I feel like I'm gonna cry. It's just that. ::sniffle:: Whatever I do in my life wasn't as good to be praised. Thank you. I'm glad you liked that song." Sakura said with tears starting to form in her eyes.
The audiences are all just going, "Awe.."
"Hehehe." ::sniffle:: Sakura took one more look at the audience, smiled a bright smile and exited off the stage.
"Wow! Mr. Hanashiya!! I love singing!! Hehe.. It makes me feel so good to sing for people who like to listen." Sakura said all giddy and jumpy.
Mr. Hanashiya couldn't help but smile right along with the happy-go-lucky girl. "You know, Sakura, the people and I love your singing so much that I want you to come by and sing here at the café. Would you like to have a job here by singing?"
"I'd Love To!!! Who what where when?" Sakura said frantically getting all jumpy yet again.
"Hahaha. I love to see that you're happy to take the job. You can sing on every Friday nights from 8 to 8:30pm. And you can take a day off whenever you like. So, how does that sound?" Mr. Hanashiya said with a happy face on.
"It sounds Perfect! I'll take it! Hehe.. I actually have a job now!" Sakura said and finally she stopped jumping up and down.
"You know you've got real potential. You're so good that you can start a singing career."
"You think so?" Sakura's face started to light up.
"Yeah. I think you can become a star singer. You really are That good. ^.- Now run along home, Sakura. You need your sleep because it's pretty late now. Especially since you've got school tomorrow, right?"
"Hai. I have school tomorrow. and it is pretty late. I'll see you next Friday Mr. Hanashiya!" Sakura said while skipping off to the door. Well, Ouh! Actually she skipped right Into the door.
"Ouch. Are you ok Sakura?" Mr. Hanashiya said with concern.
"Itai. Hoooee.. Hai! I'm fine. I'm A-Okay! Good night! Mr. Hanashiya!" Sakura said loudly and happily as she opened the door and walked off into the night home.
~*~*~*~
'Awe. Home sweet home. Now I just need to head upstairs and fall right into bed. I'm so tired! ::Sigh:: What excitement for one night. Argh. and then there's school tomorrow. Well school I don't mind, but the play I do. I still have a job never the less in the school play as the prop and stage manager. Hoe. Well, I need to get to sleep or I won't get any at all. Time to say good night to myself. Good night. Sweet dreams.'
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Yes! I finally finished chapter 2! All right! And it's a tiny bit longer too. ^.- You wouldn't believe how long I've been trying to type this up! Really and believe me on this. I've been working on this fic for one day, for 10 hours!!!! Yup and it's already 3:12am too. @______@ I had a lot of writer's block. Told you I was a real blockhead. -______- I hope you liked it. I hope, I hope, I hope! It was a bit boring though, ne ;_______; really borring probably. I'm sorry, but I had to tie it in with the singing thing mentioned from chapter 1. I didn't realize it'd take that much of a chapter to get the singing all finished and done with. I'll try my best to make the chapters more interesting and also.. Never fear! Syaoran is here! Well, he's gonna show up real soon. ^.- I'll try my best to get the next chapter up real soon. Please review!
Time for a Sweets Question: What's Kinomoto Sakura's birth date?
Thought I'd go on something a bit easy. ^^;; Ooh! I got a surprise for you guys! If I get lots of reviews, I'll have chapter 3 up the next day! But if I don't get a lot of reviews, I'll still post up chapter 3 for you guys! ^^;; Hehe.. Isn't that a great deal? Haha. You guys deserve it anyways because I haven't updated in forever. Till next time! ~Sweetpea
