Author's Notes: So far I've written both Scene I and Scene II in the same sitting. I just can't walk away. ^_^;; I hope people like this…
Disclaimer: As you can probably tell – I don't own Gravitation. I also don't own any of the songs in this self-acclaimed "musical". I'm using actual songs that I thought would fit nicely. Assume that they were written for this musical's purpose. I took a LARGE liberty with the words in one of the songs in this scene – and even if the song is originally sung by a girl, just imagine it an octave lower. ^_^; Don't sue…? Please? Song list at the end of each "scene."
YOUR SONG
The Gravitation Musical
ACT I
SCENE II
SET – SEGUCHI's office – similar idea as the previous set – one back wall with a door, but only one tapered wall; the other wall is straight. There are platinum selling records hanging from all the walls by a band called Nittle Grapser. There is only one Bad Luck plaque, and it is crooked. There is a very posh mahogany desk with a plush black leather chair behind it. The room is meticulously neat and you can almost see your reflection in the plaster walls. There are four black chairs in front of the desk which seat HIRO, K, SAKANO, and SHUICHI. A man in an expensive looking black hat and black duster with feather ends sits behind the desk. They all look as though they're waiting for something.
SAKANO
(checks his watch) Um… President? What time did you say this person was coming?
SEGUCHI
(a very calm air about him) He said he'd be leaving in a moment on the phone. He should be here within the next ten minutes.
There is silence throughout the whole room. SAKANO is still and visibly uptight. HIRO is slumped deep in his seat and thoroughly bored, though doesn't stir. K has his arms and legs crossed. He doesn't move, either. SEGUCHI had his hands folded in front of his mouth and his eyes closed in silence. SHUICHI is sitting in the middle and looking back and forth from each person. His is obviously perturbed. He keeps opening and closing his mouth, as if wanting to speak, but decides against it in the long run. This goes on for a few minutes.
SEGUCHI
(opens his eyes) Would you like something, Shindou?
SHUICHI
(bristles- he shakes his head wildly)
SEGUCHI
Very well, then. (closes his eyes again)
The same thing as before occurs. Everyone is silent and only SHUICHI is moving about and contemplating on whether to speak or not.
SEGUCHI
(opens his eyes again) Shindou?
SHUICHI
I-it's nothing!! (clearly perturbed by something)
SEGUCHI
(eyes him warily) You look as though you have something you wish to say.
SHUICHI
Well…
SAKANO
(shoots SHUICHI a glare)
SHUICHI
(ignores it) As a matter of fact, I do have something to say…
HIRO
(warningly) Shuichi…
SHUICHI
(jumps up with sudden resolve) I do NOT want someone else writing the lyrics for Bad Luck!!
SAKANO
(whimpers and faints in his chair)
HIRO
(sighs and shakes his head)
K
(smirks)
SEGUCHI
(not fazed) I know you don't, which is why we didn't take such measures sooner. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt that you would pull through. Unfortunately, you only sunk lower and have no lyrics done or any inspiration to do them. Therefore, I am reneging my promise to let you write your own lyrics. (SHUICHI opens his mouth to rebut, but SEGUCHI continues) I have contacted a relative of mine who is a famous novelist. He will write your lyrics for you and you WILL accept them. (smiles calmly) Understand?
SHUICHI
(a beat) No, I will NOT accept this!!
Unbeknownst to SHUICHI, a tall blonde in a suit and black sunglasses walks in during SHUICHI's line. Everyone catches site of YUKI EIRI except SHUICHI.
SHUICHI
I don't CARE who this "famous novelist" is!! He isn't going to be able to write lyrics that I'll be able to sing from the heart!! He's probably some decrepit old man!
EIRI
(collected) Big word right there from an annoying brat.
SHUICHI
(spins around in shock – sees EIRI for the first time – face-faults) Who…?
EIRI
(takes off his sunglasses to reveal cool amber eyes) The "decrepit old man."
SHUICHI
(slumps) Oh.
SEGUCHI
Would you like to keep complaining, or should I introduce you all to Yuki Eiri?
SHUICHI
(looks around desperately for some explanation to what is happening – he shakes his head madly and makes a 'T' with his hands) TIME OUT!
Everyone head's except SHUICHI's is quickly hung. They all are limp. They are apparently frozen while SHUICHI deals with this new turmoil. The orchestra starts with soft flute playing and chimes that soon pick up into an uppity beat)
What's this?!
What's this?!
My heart's pounding in my chest
What's this?!
(knocks on his chest)
Will you please give it a rest?
What's this?!
(looks to the slumped EIRI and steps closer)
I can't believe my eyes
I must be dreaming
Wake up Shu
This isn't fair!!
What's this?!
(tilts EIRI's head up and can't help but blush)
What's this?!
What's this?!
There's something very wrong
What's this?!
This man will write my songs?
What's this?!
I can't help but feeling a little bit intrigued
I never been so weak in my knees
I feel I'm about to scream
What is this?
What's this?!
(SHUICHI drops EIRI's chin and takes a deep breath. The orchestra comes to a close as he repositions himself where he was previously)
OK… TIME IN!
(at SHUICHI's words everyone's head swings up and SAKANO revives. The conversation starts from where it left off as the orchestra plays its last chord)
SEGUCHI
(not missing a beat) If there are no further objections… (pauses – no one speaks) Good. Shindou, Nakano, Sakano, Mr.K – this is novelist Yuki Eiri. (passes a knowing glance to EIRI)
SAKANO
(bows deeply) Nice to meet you.
Everyone greets EIRI, except for SHUICHI who is looking away in embarrassment.
SHUICHI
(flustered) Excuse me… But… (takes in a deep breath and squares his shoulders - turns to EIRI and glares at him) I will NOT lose to you!
EIRI
(blank) Excuse me?
SHUICHI
(ignores SAKANO's whimpering) I said I won't lose to you!! (is obviously struggling to not melt into a puddle at EIRI's magnificent looks) I understand that Seguchi and you are friends and that he is my boss – but I will not accept this without a fight!
EIRI
(looks right past SHUICHI to SEGUCHI) I don't have time for this shit, Seguchi. You want me to write this damn kid's lyrics then keep this psycho the hell away from me. Otherwise, no deal.
SEGUCHI
(suddenly losing composure) Shindou! (quickly recovers – puts on a smile) Eiri is being kind enough to grant us use of his talent. Please be more considerate.
SHUICHI
YOU'RE the one who should be more considerate!!
HIRO
Shuichi! Let it go!!
SHUICHI
I will not! Not until this Yuki makes a deal with me. (points at EIRI menacingly) You – Yuki Eiri – and I are having a little contest.
EIRI
What are you babbling about, freak?
SHUICHI
Whoever writes the better song first will win! (proud)
EIRI
What the hell makes you think I actually want to be doing this?
SEGUCHI
(cutting in) Eiri, please. (steps out from behind the desk) Why don't you listen to what Shindou has to say?
EIRI
(pauses) Whatever. Fine. What if I lose? (looking for a way out - SEGUCHI glares)
SHUICHI
You don't work for me and I get to write my own lyrics.
EIRI
(visibly pleased by this – SEGUCHI nudges him – he smirks) OK then… And what if I win?
SHUICHI
Then you DO work for Bad Luck.
EIRI
(quirks and eyebrow) And?
SHUICHI
And… uh… I'll do whatever you want!
HIRO
(starts) What?!
EIRI
(amused) Like a slave?
SHUICHI
(uncomfortable, but determined) Y-yes. (blushes furiously)
SAKANO
(promptly passes out again)
K
(in English-) Bingo.
EIRI
(smirks) Well then, that seems like a fair deal to me. (looks to SEGUCHI) Right?
SEGUCHI
(flustered slightly) I, y-yes. That seems fine, I suppose – if you'll keep to your promise, Eiri.
EIRI
(grins, but looking to SHUICHI only) I always do. Seguchi will give you my address. Stop by later if you figure out anything to write. I'm sure I'll be done by then. (begins making his way out the door) I'll see you then, brat.
SEGUCHI
(watches EIRI leave wistfully – passes a glare to SHUICHI once EIRI is gone that goes unnoticed by all)
HIRO
You moron! Do you have any idea what you just got yourself into?!
K
This could be good for publicity…
SEGUCHI
(silently fuming)
SHUICHI
(walks down to the edge of the set while the others gather to upstage and SAKANO still lies on the floor. His is flustered, yet is beaming. His hands fidget as a large smile spreads his lips. He hums softly as the orchestra plays an almost inaudible melody)
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words…
(Blackout as the music fades and SHUICHI's last note rings out)
End SCENE II
Author's Notes: Wow… I just wrote both of those in one sitting… and I have soooo much more planned. But that's for another day. It's 11 at night and I don't feel like doing anymore, hehe. Twisted? Ah, yes. Good stuff. XD Please review. I need it.
Song List:
What's This? – Danny Elfman, Nightmare Before Christmas
Your Song – Moulin Rouge
