Chapter 11: You go Arika!

AU: Again, the song Sono Mama de Iinda is not mine!

KIYOTA'S POV

NOBUNAGA HOUSEHOLD

I don't know how Arika does it. She attends the Science Club and do her share of her work for the cub then she tutors me, then she practices for her presentation, then she tutors me, then she studies for her exams and then she took care of her brother. What an amazing girl!

I sat down on the chair and watched her practice her presentation. She decided to play and sing Sono Mama de Iinda and I offered our piano at home for her to practice on. Arika was a bit reluctant at first, but of course with my charms and persuasion, I managed to persuade her.

Now here I am, listening and watching her. Man I don't get tired hearing her sing or watching her play the piano. It's like it's a different Arika but still her. I couldn't help daydreaming about her. Man, I am falling in love with her.

"Well what do you think?" Arika asked. I smiled and gave her a thumb up sign. "Do you think that'll impress Mr. Kigoru and Sakuragi-san?" she asked again. "Of course it will, knowing Veniz, she'll be amazed" I exclaimed.

"Demo Mr. Kigoru, the Music Club adviser is very strict and a perfectionist." Arika said looking doubtful. I stood up from the chair and said, "But you sing and play perfectly. He'll pick you" I saw Arika blushed and said, "Arigato..."

"Kawaii na" my mind whispered. I stopped myself from blushing. Whenever Arika blushed I can't help thinking that she looks cute. Well she is cute even if she's not blushing.

Arika then stood up from the seat but her feet caught up with the seat's leg and tripped towards me. Of course my reaction was to catch her and I did. I could feel her soft cheek at my chest. Her hair was so soft and that moment I want to hug her really tightly and never let her go.

But of course, I didn't do that, I released her and asked, "You okay?" Arika nod her head blushing. I looked away for at that moment, I know I am blushing as well. Then the maid came bringing our snack. I broke the ice by saying, "Oh look, snacks! Common let's eat"

I handed Arika a slice of the egg pie. Arika took it and thanked me. "So are you ready for tomorrow?" I asked. Tomorrow would be the elimination and I know Arika was nervous and anxious about it. "I think so, well you think that I am doing great, then I am ready" Arika answered.

"3:00 right? I'll skip practice so that I can watch you and cheer for you too" I exclaimed. Arika gave me a look and I know that look meant and before she could retort I exclaimed, "No buts Arika! I'm skipping it and I bet Jin would do, the heck, I bet the whole team will in order to watch you and cheer you up"

Arika smiled and said, "Thanks Kiyota, you're such a good friend" Good friend... yeah I am just a friend. "That's because you haven't told her yet!" My brain screamed at me. Then again, that's a different story.

END OF KIYOTA'S POV

THE NEXT DAY, 3:00 PM (MUSIC CLUB ROOM)

Mr. Kigoru smiled and said, "Let's begin the elimination shall we?" with that he looked at Veniz who exclaimed, "Okay, first one is Utsuba Tsuki! who'll play the violin for us"

Ria clapped her hands really hard saying, "You go Tsuki!" she then noticed Arika seating a few meters away from her. She edged closer to her saying, "You really have some guts to audition." Arika smirked and said, "What's wrong with that? I am a member of the Music Club"

"Partially dirt bag!" Ria hissed at Arika. Arika raised an eyebrow and said, "Still a member" Ria huffed and exclaimed, "You don't even have the means of having a talent" Arika snickered and said, "Let's see about that Masahara Ria"

Ria was about to retort when she saw Kiyota entering the room. She skipped towards him saying, "Kiyota-kun, you skipped practice to watch me?" Kiyota gave her a look and said, "You got to be kidding me, I skipped practice to watch Arika not you"

"And so I and the rest of the team" Jin exclaimed behind Kiyota with him is the whole basketball team of Kainan. Ria went white and moved away. Kiyota approached Arika whispering to her, "Ganbatte Arika" Arika nod her head her eyes filled with determination.

Utsuba Tsuki finished her piece and everyone applauded her. Wakashi Misa was called to sing an opera piece. Then Hideyaki Mamoru did a tap dance, next was Kageyama Hiro played the guitar and sang a ballad from Fujima Fujii. The next one was Olivia Junta, niece of Junta sensei who danced ballet.

"Ria Masahara to dance to the tune of Disintegration" Mr. Kigoru exclaimed. Ria walked in front while her fans cheered for her. Ria's presentation was amazing, sure did, she amazed the crowd. As she walked back towards her seat, she sneered at Arika and exclaimed, "Beat that dirt bag!"

Kiyota was about to retort but Arika stopped him saying, "Don't mind her, she is not aware of what the competition is" Jin nod his head and exclaimed, "She sure is not!"

Veniz smiled and exclaimed, "Next is Fujisawa Arika!" the whole basketball team of Kainan cheered, "You go Arika!" Mr. Kigoru replied, "She'll be playing and singing Sono Mama de Iinda on the piano" with that Arika approached the grand piano and started playing the intro. Then she sang:

sono mama de iinda

sono mama de iinda

kokoro no sukima sotto umeru you ni

kanashii KOTO ga atte mo

tsumasaki ni oshi komeru you ni SUNIIKAA kitsuku musunda

dare kano maegami mane shitari

mienai mirai ni obie nagara

nani mo kamo shitteru to

nikki ni kaita

dakedo sono mama de iinda

sono mama de iinda

fui o tsukarete toki ga tachi domaru

sono mama de iinda

afureru itami sotto tsutsumu you ni

chiisana ryoute ippai

watashi dake no kono jinsei

hoka no daremo kimerarenai

koori no kokoro ga sure chigau

machi ni ikiteiru furue nagara

shinjitai aishitai dare kano koto o

soshite anata ni deatta

sakamichi noboreba akogare no

mirai to ha sukoshi chigatteta kedo

tada nani mo iranai to

odayaka ni omoeta

kitto sono mama de iinda

As the song ended, everyone applauded her. It was a standing ovation, even Mr. Kigoru and Veniz stood up applauding her. Ria was gritting her teeth. She couldn't believe that the dirt bag has the ability to do that. Arika went back to her seat. Kiyota was beaming at her and exclaimed, "Sugoi Arika!"

Arika smiled and said, "Thanks guys!"

Soon the elimination was over. Ria was chosen and so thus Arika. When Arika's name was called to be one of the 15 to present on the festival, everyone in the room cheered like there was no cheers tomorrow. Ria walked out of the room fuming. Arika on the other hand was being congratulated by everyone in the room.

Meanwhile Veniz approached Kiyota saying, "She's some girl Kiyota" Kiyota nod his head and exclaimed, "In some ways, she is like you" Veniz nod her head and said, "I can see that. You better not break her heart, she's really precious"

Kiyota smiled. He looked at Arika who was looked at him giving him a warm smile. He then turned to Veniz saying, "I promise..."

TO BE CONTINUED

AU: What can I say? Ha! Ria walked out! You go Arika!