Author's Notes: The songs will now come back into this loathsome musical. There is a plot… -- You just have to wait for it…
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 take small amounts of liberty with the words at times – 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 TANGO
The Second Gravitation Musical
ACT I
SCENE III
SET – EIRI's apartment, far stage left.
The lights come up. SHUICHI is sitting on the couch, thinking, but only for a moment. The door soon swings open, knocking SHUICHI out of his reverie. It is EIRI
EIRI
(looks to SHUICHI) I'm back. (takes off his shoes)
SHUICHI
(nervous) S-sorry. I didn't start packing yet. Your brother came over and we were talking…
EIRI
(stepping to the kitchen) My brother?
SHUICHI
Yeah, he was looking for you… He just left, actually.
EIRI
Good. (takes out a beer from the fridge) I need to talk to you.
SHUICHI
Yuki, look—
EIRI
About what I said earlier - I'm not changing my mind or anything… (opens the can and takes a sip – the orchestra starts a lazy beat) But I figure I at least owe you an explanation, right?
SHUICHI
(smiles sadly and exhales in fake amusement)
You and me…
We used to be together
Everyday together
Always…
(EIRI looks to him in something akin to surprise – SHUICHI rises but never looks EIRI in the eye)
I really feel
That I'm losing by best friend
(smiling sadly)
I can't believe this could be the end
(turning to EIRI)
It looks as though
You're letting go
(fighting back the sadness)
And if it's real
Then I don't want to know
(EIRI opens his mouth to speak--)
Don't speak
I know just what you're saying
So please stop explaining
(in pain)
Don't tell me cause it hurts
(crossing stage right to the kitchen, but far from EIRI who is on stage left – looking away again – EIRI is watching him)
Don't speak
I know what you're thinking
I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me cause it hurts…
EIRI
(trying to get a word in all this time) Shuichi – listen to me—
SHUICHI
(looking to EIRI)
Your memories…
(walking towards him - smiling)
Well, they can be inviting
(much closer now)
But some are altogether mighty
(touching his cheek lightly)
Frightening
EIRI
(shocked) How did you—
SHUICHI
(turning away again)
And as we die, both you and I
With my head in my hands
I'll sit and cry
(spins on his heel as the orchestra picks up – keening - to EIRI)
So, don't speak
I know what you're saying
So please stop explaining
Don't tell me cause it hurts
(EIRI takes a step forward – SHUICHI a step back)
No, no, no
Don't speak
I know what you're thinking
And I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me cause it hurts
EIRI
(mildly desperate) Shuichi--!!
SHUICHI
(nearly crumbling)
It's all ending
I gotta stop pretending who we are…
(there is a brief orchestra interlude)
EIRI
Shuichi - hold on. (grabbing the boy by the shoulders)
SHUICHI
(smiling through unshed tears) Tatsuha told me about you and Kitazawa… (EIRI is taken somewhat aback) I'm so sorry, Yuki. I love you so much – I never meant to hurt you… (crying now) You don't have to say a word, darling… I know all about it. I'm sorry for causing you pain. You won't have to deal with it anymore… Just… (pulls back)
You and me…
I can see us dying…
Aren't we?
(fumbling backwards)
Don't speak!
I know just what you're saying
So please stop explaining
Don't tell me cause it hurts!
(EIRI reaches out for him)
No, no!
Don't speak
I know what you're thinking
And I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me cause it hurts!
(passionately)
Don't tell me cause it hurts!!
I know what you're saying
So please stop explaining
Don't speak
(weakening)
Don't speak
Don't speak, no!
I know what you're thinking
So I don't need your reasons
(crying – turns his back to EIRI)
I know you're good
I know you're good
I know you're real good
Oh…
(SHUICHI sings little "la" sounds as EIRI approaches him – EIRI put his hands on SHUICHI's shoulders – slowly – SHUICHI is too weak now to pull away)
Don't…
(quieter)
Don't…
Oh, oh…
(turns in EIRI's arms- he is trying to speak again)
(softly – fingers pressed against EIRI's lips)
Hush, hush, darling…
Hush, hush, darling…
Hush, hush…
Don't tell me cause it hurts…
(SHUICHI continues to sing the "hush" part again, but soon breaks down crying softly – EIRI looks unsure what to do – the orchestra continues playing)
EIRI
(reaches forward to embrace the crying man, but pulls back instead) All right then… (turns around and heads for the counter, back to his beer) I guess you can go get packed…
SHUICHI
(sniffles and wipes away his tears – he looks to EIRI and tries to smile as best he can) Ok… (he shakily walks down the "hall")
The lights fade for a moment and then come back up. EIRI is finishing the last sip of his beer. He throws the empty can into the sink and pulls out a pack of cigarettes from his pants pocket. It's empty. He scowls and tosses that into the sink, too. The orchestra has yet to stop playing little melodies of 'Don't Speak'.
SHUICHI
(enters from the hall with two bags – the orchestra begins to change it's melody – he is bright and smiling) I'm almost done.
EIRI
(turns to SHUICHI) Are you… ok? (a little unnerved by SHUICHI's smiling)
SHUICHI
(smiling more) I can only do so much crying, Yuki (shrugs)
If you want me to leave
Then I won't you beg to stay
(puts down the bags)
And if you want me to go darling
Well then, maybe it's better that way
(laughing shortly)
I'm gonna be strong
I'm gonna be fine
(taps his chest proudly)
Don't worry about this heart of mine
EIRI
(angry by this) Just go pack!
SHUICHI
(pouting as he goes back down the "hall") I'm going!
The orchestra pauses, as does EIRI. He looks tense. A moment passes, and then –
EIRI
Don't turn around
(the orchestra starts again)
Cuz you're gonna see my heart breaking
Don't turn around
I don't want you seeing me cry
(irritated)
Just walk away
(curses, missing the next line – slams his fist against the fridge)
I'm letting you go
But I won't let you know
(scowling)
I won't let you know…
SHUICHI
(off stage) Yuki!! Where are the other bags?!!
EIRI
(calling to him) In the closet…! (pause)
SHUICHI
Found 'em! Thanks!
EIRI
I won't miss your arms around me
Holding me tight
And if you ever think about me
(bitter)
Just know that I'll be all right
(smiling sarcastically)
"I'm gonna be strong
I'm gonna be fine
(imitating SHUICHI's earlier movement)
Don't worry about this heart of mine"
See if I care, idiot. Just go on and leave!!
(suddenly depressed)
But don't turn around
Cuz you're gonna see my heart breaking
Don't turn around
(keening)
I don't want you seeing me cry
Just walk away –
SHUICHI
(offstage) Yuki!! Can you get my mug for me?!
EIRI
(sighing)
I'm letting you go
But I won't let you know
(reaches into a cabinet and pulls out the mug)
I wish I could scream out loud
That I want you
(eyeing the mug sadly)
I wish I could say to you
Don't go…
(SHUICHI enters and EIRI tenses – the orchestra freezes)
SHUICHI
(comes out with many more bags) Okee dokee! (smiling) I'm all set. (sees the mug) Oh. (crosses to EIRI and takes it) Thanks.
EIRI
So…
SHUICHI
Well… (getting uncomfortable - shifting)
EIRI
Shuichi, I—(gets cut off by the sound of a horn honking)
SHUICHI
Oh, that's the taxi I called for. (smiling awkwardly) I guess this is goodbye…
EIRI
Well, (looking away) we'll still see each other.
SHUICHI
(hopefully) Really?!
EIRI
I mean, I do work for you, right? (turning to a disappointed SHUICHI)
SHUICHI
Oh, right… that…
EIRI
And maybe something else, if I'm in the mood.
SHUICHI
(perks up) So, um… I was wondering, then… Could we still be in a relationship…? Just not as close as the one we're in now? Like… um… casually, and stuff?
EIRI
(somehow finds the strength to snicker) Maybe. Just give me some time.
SHUICHI
(pleased by this) Ok! (the horn honks again) I better go. (kisses EIRI on the cheek and bounds off, struggling with all his bags – shuts the door behind him after pausing for a moment)
EIRI
(looking to the door sadly – the orchestra starts again)
Don't turn around
Cuz you're gonna see my heart breaking
(turns back to the audience)
Don't turn around
I don't want you seeing me cry
Just walk away
I can't believe that you're leaving
Cuz I let you go
(crying out)
Baby, don't turn around!!
Blackout
END SCENE III
Author's Notes: Two songs only moments apart to make up for the previous scene. Shu sings Don't Speak, to which Eiri then sings Don't Turn Around in return. ;;; I'm a loser.
Song List:
Don't Speak – No Doubt
Don't Turn Around – Ace of Base
The 80's music returns. Bwhahahaha. XD