Tohma was sitting up in his office thinking about what he was going to do for the day when his eyes scrolled over the daily newspaper, there was an article titled Neko Aoki. Then his mind began to wander and think about when they first met Neko.
Six years ago Neko was living with her mama and brother. She was a total daddy's girl until he suffered a fatal heart attack. Their home was run down and very dirty; her mother was very abusive of her. Even through all those circumstances she always managed to keep her hopes high. The thing that kept her hopes up was her voice. Ever since her father died she used her voice to keep herself from going suicidal. When Neko turned thirteen she sang in a national talent contest. She ended up winning the contest so the newspaper printed her up. That was the first time Tohma had ever heard of Neko Aoki. After that Tohma sis some research on her background. Tohma, being so high in authority had a breeze accessing private police records. After looking over the records he knew that a talent like that needed to not live in those conditions. (Tohma was interested in her voice that was for sure) Once he knew what he could do he called up Hoshi Takai. (Him and Tohma go WAY back) Tohma then sent Hoshi to the police station for the adoption papers. Once Hoshi had them he went over to Tohma's office at the NG building, to sign the papers. After that they went to visit Neko's home.
" What do you want!" said the mother opening the door very rudely.
"May we speak with Neko Aoki please?" Asked Hoshi.
"Oh, NEKO, come here! Come in you two." Said the mother as she left the door to go get Neko. The house was big, run-down and very messy. There were two black Labradors running around that amazingly ignored Tohma and Hoshi. Her older brother was sitting at a computer with headphones on. It looked like he was playing Underground 2. Finally Neko came out, she was wearing a raggedy T-shirt, shorts and no shoes.
"Hello I am Hoshi Takai, and this is Tohma Seguchi, President of NG." said Hoshi bowing a little.
"NG? Thee NG? I can't believe it I've wanted to work for you guys forever… but I can't yet I'm too young." Said Neko excitedly.
"Well we would like to take you to a more… comfortable environment then after you finish school we are willing to offer you a contract with NG records." Said Hoshi attempting to not be too forward with the thirteen-year-old girl.
"Wow that's so cool… but I don't know if I can leave my family," replied Neko in a concerned voice.
"Could you get your mother so we can have a discussion," asked Tohma in a mellow tone voice. So the young little Neko ran to get her mother. After Neko and her mother returned to them they all stepped into the dining room and sat down at the table.
"So you want to adopt my daughter, Neko, to make her into a music star?" asked Okaasan in a suspicious tone.
"Yes we have the papers right here. If you sign these she would come live with us and you can come and see her when ever you wish." Mentioned Hoshi.
"Alright let me look at this Scribble there now take her." Said Okaasan. So upon hearing this Neko ran to her room and grabbed all her most important things.
"She is a bit of trouble though, be tough with her and she will do whatever you want." Added Okaasan.
"We will keep that in mind," said Tohma knowing he wouldn't anyway. Neko then ran back into the dinning room with one suitcase and a small pink backpack.
"Say good-bye to your mother Neko," Requested Hoshi.
"Bye Mama," Waved Neko running out of the room yelling to her brother goodbye.
"Thank you please feel free to come and see her," Added Tohma handing Okaasan a business card and then bowing.
"What ever," Okaasan said putting the card into her pocket as the two men left the room. Hoshi and Tohma found Neko playing with her dogs when they came into the front room. Once she was done Neko led them outside.
"So which car?" giggled Neko seeing the black limo out front. Hoshi took her bags to the limo and placed them inside and Tohma helped her up into the limo. After Neko was buckled safely in between Tohma and Hoshi in the back of the limo it started to move. Neko sat up and turned around quickly to look out the back window. She silently cried watching her house disappear into the distance.
Oh this chapter makes me want to cry…. That's squared I wrote it! Anyway this is what happened to her before she was the star that she now is today. There is a tiny bit more to her past so stay tuned to find out what happed to Neko once Tohma and Hoshi got her.
Signed IchigoBunny