Performing his song, Apoo opens the last walk with a soft ballad. Lulling the audience into the beautiful whims of his music. Rose petals fell from above. The crowd gasped and marvelled at the beautiful scenery. Nami felt a feeling of accomplishment from the audience's reactions. The beats in the music started to upturn and the first model appeared for the last walk. The model with pink hair and big baby blue eyes strunt her long legs down the runway. Shirahoshi is her name. A newbie in the fashion industry, but a woman with a lot of potential.
The music went from a soft ballad to something more upbeat. Nojiko taps Nami's shoulder signaling her so they walk the runway together to close the show. The two sisters got up and made their way backstage together. Their mother always walked after all the models to close out her shows, so it was only right they did the same.
Greeted by the backstage crew, they got touch-ups on their makeup and hair. Nami couldn't stop herself from smiling. She was feeling very emotional right now.
"I'm so proud of you." Nojiko holds her sister's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
"Us." Nami squeezes her hand back. "None of this would've been possible without any of us." She looks around at the stage crew.
"One more minute until closing! Let's Go! Let's Go!" the stage director announces the models and stage crew.
"Let's get going." Nojiko gets up from her seat taking a hold of Nami's hand.
The sisters made their way closer to the curtains, only four more models in front of them before they stepped out onto the stage. Nami looks above at the monitor of the models walking the runway. One of those models being the father of her child. He looked really handsome tonight.
A few seconds later and the last model walks out on stage with Luffy entering from the opposite side of the stage.
"Alright! Great job everyone!" Nami hears Luffy exclaim from the other side backstage. She looks at Nojiko and they share a chuckle.
"Alright boss. After ten seconds that's your cue." The stage director informs them as he watches the monitor of the last model making his way back.
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Nojiko and Nami walk out hand in hand together. The audience standing on their feet giving the sisters a round of applause. The rose petals were still falling as the two sisters made their way down the runway. Tears welled up in Nami's eyes looking at all the admiration she and Nojiko were receiving. With everything going on, her being pregnant, working hard to design outfits and put on fashion shows avoiding that contract her mother signed with Arlong. It was so overwhelming. The first show had been a success and now it's time for the after-party!
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The venue at the Zou dome was finally completed and the staff was cleaning up after the show. For Luffy and Nami, they rode with Ace and Nojiko in the limousine to the after-party at Graced By Belle with Sunny and Luffy's friends in the limousine behind tailing them.
Nami snuggled up to Luffy while he rested an arm around her shoulder. Ace shared a glass with Nojiko and Luffy leaving Nami out of their toast.
"Man, it's so good to see you again Luffy. You were awesome on stage. Some of the V.I.P's are definitely interested in you. Your charisma was through the roof." Ace praises Luffy.
"Yeah, you looked so natural up there. I was surprised." Nojiko notes.
"All thanks to Nami." Luffy grins and gently squeezes her shoulder, planting a kiss on top of her head.
"We need to get you signed to a company and a manager of your own. That's when the big dough will start to roll in. I got a shoot to do down in Paris next week. I'm meeting up with Sabo and his girlfriend Koala. I'm sure he'll be excited to hear from you."
"And don't forget a social media account," Nojiko adds.
"Mmhm," Nami sleepily agrees, "but as of now, let's just focus on celebrating our win tonight. One show down, three more to go."
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As the limousine pulls up at the front of Graced By Belle. The paparazzi had already formed a crowd to capture pictures of the people attending the after-party. Ace and Nojiko were the first to exit the limousine, walking directly into the building. Luffy and Nami were next, they walked hand-in-hand and Luffy's suit jacket draped over Nami's shoulders.
"Wonderful show tonight Namara!" One of the cameramen exclaims.
She thanks him with a smile and enters the building. The lobby was guarded by security
and the lobby was practically a ghost town. Everyone was celebrating on the rooftop where the after-party was taking place. Nojiko and Ace went on ahead and took the elevator to the top rooftop while Nami and Luffy waited for his friends.
It wasn't long before Luffy's friends made their appearance. Nami puts on a soft smile as she sees the group of people approach them.
"Pinch me, I must be dreaming!" Usopp exclaims.
"I don't ever wanna wake up!" Sanji swoons.
Nami chuckles softly at their enthusiasm. "Nice to meet you all. I'm Namara, but you may call me Nami." She glances at each individual and her eyes land on Zoro as if a light went off in her head. "Ah, I remember you. You were there that night at the club."
"Yep. Crazy how one night can turn into all of this." Zoro comments.
"Hi, I'm Tashigi. Zoro's partner." Tashigi introduces herself.
"I'm Pudding. Sanji's wife." Pudding also greets the celebrity.
"Nice to meet you both. You both copped wonderful partners." Nami smiles at the ladies.
They finished introducing themselves and were about to head upstairs to the rooftop when someone called out Nami's name. Nami whips her head around to see Robin accompanied by a gentleman beside her.
"Ah, Robin. So glad you made it. Did you enjoy yourselves?"
"Yes, it was wonderful. Thank you for inviting us. This is my husband, Franky." Robin introduces her husband to Nami.
"A pleasure to meet you." Franky shakes her hand.
"The pleasure is all mine." Nami shook back.
"All right everyone, let's party!" Luffy exclaims, pumping both fists into the air.
