Summary: Li Xiao Lang an extremely famous singer. Kinomoto Sakura one of the top Daidouji models. They were high school sweet hearts that separated a year after graduation to pursue their own careers. Both still harbor feelings for the other, but now Xiao Lang is being haunted by all the memories of the two. Writing a new hit single leads him to a performance for the annual Daidouji Fall Fashion Show. Will the two finally get to be together again after 5 years of being apart?
Chapter 2: The Proposition
(Hong Kong, China)
((( Tomoyo's POV )))
"What am I going to do?" I asked my boyfriend Eriol Hiiragizawa. "I have to have an opening act that will attract a ton of people and as of right now I have no idea what-so-ever to do."
I had come to Hong Kong to check on how the business was going over here and to possibly find some time of opening for my Fall Fashion Show coming up. The business was doing great though sales were above what I actually expected which gave me one less thing to worry about. So far I had no luck finding something for the opening and it was causing a lot of stress. If I didn't find something soon, then I was going to be in deep trouble. The show was only three weeks away!
"You could maybe have a dance routine for the opening."
"There isn't enough time for that." It was a good idea, but with the show coming up in three weeks there was no way that would work. "I'd have to hire a ton of dancers and a choreographer."
"Okay, but where is the problem in that?" He asked me, a small frown adorning his face.
"Well for starters I would have to find an available choreographer on short notice. Then the choreographer would have to come up with a dance routine and teach it to the dancers." I was really frustrated. All the stress of this fashion show was getting to me. "All of that would need to be done and perfected in three weeks. You and I both know that is not nearly enough time to get all that work done."
"Yeah, I guess you're right." He replied. "But don't worry we'll think of something."
"I sure hope you're right Eriol."
"I'm always right." He smugly said back while softly pulling me to him and planting a soft kiss on my forehead.
"Sure you are."
He suddenly changed the subject and surprised me with his question, "Anyways I was wondering if you would like to come with me to see Xiao Lang today?"
"You mean Syaoran?" If this was the same guy we were talking about, then it would be quite the reuninon today. For I had not seen Syaoran for five years. Basically ever since Sakura and I took off to continue our work with my company.
"Yeah. He has an interview at some TV thing today and afterwards we were going to go out to dinner."
Quite surprised that everything was all planned out, but excited at the same time because he still was my friend and I did wish to see him again I responded. "Sure. Where are we going to meet him at?"
Eriol suddenly pulled out two name tag passes from his jacket. He handed me one that had my name written across in capital letters.
"At that TV thing. We're going to watch his interview and then after he is through were going to dinner at some fancy restaurant he likes."
"Alright sounds good to me." I responded smiling up at him.
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((( Normal POV )))
"Welcome to the show! I'm Brian your host and today we have singing sensation Li Xiao Lang on the set to discuss his new hit single just released in China." An overly cheerful Brian said into the Cameras.
The place wasn't all that fancy. Xiao Lang was seated in a chair a couple feet away from Brian who was seated at a desk. The floors were made out of wood and there was a window with a backdrop behind showing the city tops of Hong Kong at night.
"So Xiao Lang a lot of your fans have been wondering. Where did you come up with the idea for this song?" Brian asked smiling the whole entire time and not missing a beat in his perky attitude.
"Well I wrote it about a personal experience of my own." Xiao Lang responded with a small smile on his face.
"Oh really well that is fantastic! Do tell." Brian enthusiastically said.
'Is this guy on some form of medication? Honestly who is this happy all the time.' Xiao Lang thought before continuing on with origin of his new song.
"Okay. A few years ago I was dating this girl. We had been together through our high school years." Xiao Lang started. "After we graduated though, things started to become difficult between the two of us. We were both always working and didn't spend as much time together as we use to. I was in the studio writing songs and getting my singing career going and she was always at a photo shoot or something of the sort for her modeling agency."
"She must be very pretty." Brian interjected.
Automatically Xiao Lang responded, "She is very beautiful. Anyways though, her agency was moving all its models to Japan where the main fashion line production was and she was going with them. Before she left she decided that we should stop seeing each other because it wasn't going to work out. You know with her being so far away and everything."
"Well I guess that is pretty understandable. I mean you guys are living in different countries separated by a nice amout of water."
"Yeah maybe. So she left and I was haunted by her memory. Everything seemed to remind me of her. All the songs on the radio only would make me think of her. All her smiles, laughs, pouts, and everything about her. Just everything that had to do with her and me. What used to be and what could have been." Xiao Lang was very calm through the whole entire talk. "The song just talks about all the things that have gone on for me since the day she left me."
"That's quite an amazing story. So when are you going to be releasing the single world wide? I'm sure everyone outside of China is dying to hear the new song. What with it hitting number one right after its release here." Brian brightly asked.
"Well my producers are actually debating that right now. With it being such a hit here they were thinking of doing some type of performance that would be broadcast for the world to see."
"That's quite the idea they have there." Brian praised. "Any ideas as to what the performance will be like?"
"Not a clue." Xiao Lang responded laughing.
"Oh well they will figure something out I'm sure." The cameraman suddenly signaled to Brian that it was time to wrap up the show now for time was up. "Xiao Lang it was an honor and true pleasure having you on the show, but all good things must come to an end. I'm your host Brian with Li Xiao Lang saying have a great night and thanks for tuning in!" With that the cameraman gave the thumbs up signaling that they could leave.
"Hey, Xiao Lang!"
Hearing his name called Xiao Lang looked up to find his best friend Eriol waving him over. Next to him stood a young woman that looked awfully familiar. He smiled waving back at his friend and starting making his way over glad that the interview was finally over. He had never liked doing them, but it was necessary for him because of his status in his career. In short it kept his fans happy.
"Hey Eriol. How are you?" He asked once he reached his friend.
"I'm great. I'm sure that your remember Tomoyo." Eriol responded grinning.
'Of course how could I not recognize her. Sakura's boss and best friend.' Xiao Lang thought as realization dawned on him. "Yes, how have you been Miss Daidouji?"
"Xiao Lang cut the formalities were friends. Just because we haven't seen each other in a few years does not mean you have to start calling me by my last name." Tomoyo said to him laughing a little. "I'm great to answer your question."
"That's very good to hear Tomoyo." Xiao Lang responded causing Tomoyo to smile at the fact he was using her first name now. "So you guys ready to get out of here. I for one am starving."
His two friends laughed nodding there heads. With that the three made there way for the exit so they could finally go out to dinner.
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At the restaurant the three friends were sitting there around the table laughing and joking about anything and everything just like old times. All the times Eriol and Xiao Lang would get in trouble for pranks they use to pull, all the outfits Tomoyo made for the plays and performances at the school, and all the amazing videos she made form them. The discussion could have lasted forever, but then Tomoyo remembered something from the interview Xiao Lang had just done and had an amazing idea.
"Xiao Lang?" She asked.
"What?" He responded with a smile from talking about all the crazy antics he and Eriol use to pull of back when they were in high school. Those were definitely the good old days.
"You remember how in your interview you said that your producers wanted you to do some type of performance to release your song world wide." She stated with determination evident in her amethyst eyes.
"Yes. What about it." Xiao Lang asked confused as to why his work interested Tomoyo.
Eriol suddenly caught on to what Tomoyo was thinking and asked. "Well have they come up with anything yet?"
"Not that they have informed me of why?" Now Xiao Lang was really confused. Why on earth did his friends want to know if he had the performance squared and booked away. Neither of them had anything to do with his career so it didn't make since.
"Because I have the perfect proposition for you." Tomoyo said with grand smile on her face.
"And what exactly would that be?"
"Well you see every year the Daidouji fashion line holds our annual Fall Fashion Show." She started to explain. "And every year we have an opening act to attract a numerous amount of guests."
"The entire show is hosted on TV for the world to see every year." Eriol added hoping that Xiao Lang would agree to what they were about to suggest.
"This year though I haven't been able to find an opening act that is good enough for the show." Tomoyo's eyes developed the determined glint again. "That's where my proposition comes in."
Xiao Lang being very smart had caught on to what she was suggesting.
"So you want me to be your opening act." He stated. It truly was not a bad idea. If he did perform at her show, then his song would be released at one of the most important events of the year. Not to mention he would get to see Sakura again since she was one of her models.
"Yes." She responded hoping beyond hope that he would say yes.
"So what do you say Xiao Lang?" Eriol asked also hoping he would say yes.
"I say I need to call my producers and tell them I've found the perfect way to release my single world wide." He replied smiling.
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a/n: well here is chapter 2 and don't worry the song will come into play in the next couple of chapters. i just don't want to use it until he actually performs it at the show. so be patient it's coming. hope you all like the chapter!