The next few days were hard on both of them. The only time they got a break was when Mika and Ayaka called them in for their fittings or when they were home. When they were home they were both so worn out and Shuichi's feet hurt. They would spend the afternoons just cuddling. Neither wanted to do much after they came home. Shuichi had never gotten up the courage to ask Eiri what went on. He just wanted to relax in Eiri's arms. Eiri was glad Shuichi didn't ask him. It would have been hard for him to lie to Shuichi about it.
It was Friday at last. Both of them had been working real hard that week and couldn't wait for the next day. When they woke up, they did the usual routine like the one they did on Monday. However, Eiri noticed something wrong. He couldn't speak. He had lost his voice completely. He didn't tell Shuichi because he didn't want him to worry. Shuichi always worries about Eiri when something is wrong with him. Eiri knew that he had better get his voice back soon, or he would be unable to sing to Shuichi tomorrow. He thought about giving Shuichi a note to give to K, but realized that Shuichi would end up reading it, so he didn't.
When they got to the studio they went their separate ways, Shuichi to Tohma's office and Eiri to the recording studio. Shuichi's dance lessons were not going as well as Tohma had wanted, but Shuichi was doing better than he was on Monday. As for Eiri, he singing lessons were going wonderful. No could see why he became a writer instead of a singer. He was that good. Except for today, anyway.
When he entered the studio, everyone was getting stuff ready for tomorrow. When he didn't answer Ryuichi when he said good morning, everyone knew something was wrong. Everyone tried to get him to say something, but it was no use. Eiri couldn't say a word. K sent him strait home to get some rest and to rest his voice while they finished with the arrangements for tomorrow. Eiri reluctantly agreed and went home. He spent entire day drinking lots of water, making sure of the plans for tomorrow, and packing Shuichi an over night bag. He knew that there was no reason for this since Shuichi really isn't a bride, but he thought of him like one and wanted to do this right. He couldn't wait for tomorrow when Shuichi would be all his.
Mean while in Tohma's office, Shuichi finished his last dance lesson at 12:30. Tohma walked up to him and said, "You have come a long way Mr. Shindo. Your dancing skills have definitely improved and I believe that you will do wonderful tomorrow."
Shuichi smiled as well and said, "Thank you, Tohma. I really hope I do well tomorrow. For Yuki of course. I can't wait to we are married. I really hope everything goes well."
"So do I." said Tohma happily. "If you don't mind, it is time for the press to know. Don't you agree. I would be better to find out by you and Eiri than by a stranger."
Shuichi nodded. "Yes, that would be best, and it is time."
Tohma was happy that Shuichi agreed with him. "I have two reporters waiting down stairs. I will have my secretary get Eiri, and we'll meet him down stairs." Tohma went over to his intercom to page his secretary. She didn't answer. Tohma thought that she must be on lunch. "Well, shall we go get him them?"
Shuichi nodded and the walked to the recording studio. When they got there Shuichi asked, "Why is Yuki in here?"
Tohma smiled and said, "You'll see." Since he didn't here any music playing, they both entered. Tohma looked around for Eiri but didn't see him. "Where is Eiri?"
K turned around and said, "He went home. He had lost his voice so there was no use for him to be here. He knows what to do tomorrow and is ready for it."
Tohma and Shuichi looked sad. They both had wanted Shuichi and him to do the interview together. Tohma looked Shuichi in the eyes and said, "Since Eiri is not here, would you like to do the interview alone or would you like me to do it with you?"
Shuichi didn't know what to say. He know that it would be easier for him if Tohma helped him so he said, "You can help." So they walked down to the lobby, not knowing what questions would be asked.