Hi minna!
I just want to ask, do you want a PoV of Syuusuke? I mean, only for the scenes in the Ethereal Bar. If I ever did make one, I would probably only make it a one chapter thing. That is, if you like the idea. Because, I think he has so much feelings to show in these scenes… Or I can just keep all the thoughts to myself hahaha.
Anyway, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to prolong the agony of the main characters not meeting. I was originally planning on putting 5 chapters for each song but then I realized that I wouldn't know what to write so as much I don't like the idea… I gave a bit of a time skip. Just so they could meet faster. =))
Anyway, I would like to thank Aprilia Echizen who keeps on giving me reviews. I greatly appreciate it. And just think that all of the chapters that I'm posting are advance birthday gifts for you. :D
Reviews are such great motivators. *wink*
Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis or any of its characters (Only the plot and Hikari :) )
Enjoy!
~Sightless Melody~
I was trying to process the information given by Yuuta. Yes, I've known people who can play the guitar or any instrument even if they're blind but I can't help but be shocked. To be singing angelically was one thing but to play with that elegance and refinement is just unbelievable. And now, as I listen to his second song, I can't help but appreciate his vocal range and genre. I didn't notice at first because his first song was quite low and the typical choice for guys but this song of Kelly Clarkson just showed his singing prowess.
"I suggest you finish your food, Tezuka. It's getting too cold." My closed-eyed companion reminded me. And indeed, despite commending the food a while ago, I'm just half way into finishing it. That's how interested I am to the boy wonder. I decided to finish my food but slowly, hoping that it'll last until Echizen's fifth song. This action did not remain unnoticed by either of the Fujis. "You know, Tezuka-san. If you want to stay, you can stay. You don't have to eat that slowly." I heard amusement as the younger Fuji spoke. I am not one to admit these kinds of things so I tried to deny it. "I am simply savouring the food." I think I saw him roll his eyes. "Neh, Tezuka. Do you want to order some desserts? After eating that, that is." I looked at the older Fuji and realized what he's trying to do. I just nodded.
We ordered desserts, just to prolong the stay in this place. I looked at the menu and picked what seemed to be the least sweet, Lemon Tart. Fuji, on the other hand, chose a slice of New York Cheesecake. His brother didn't order anything, he just asked for water.
Ryoma (when did I address him by his first name?) is on the chorus of his third song, Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran when our desserts came, much to my annoyance. Can't they serve it a bit later? Anyway, I'll just buy time by getting information about Ryoma from Yuuta.
"Why do you think he needs to enter the music industry? Is it because of his… condition?" I started, cautiously releasing each word. Yuuta hesitated for a moment. He might be debating whether to tell us something important or not, so I followed my words. "Because, we are really interested on being his producers. And if there's anything we can do to help him, we are more than willing to help." I finished, not forgetting to emphasize the "we". This seemed to ease Yuuta and faced us with all seriousness in his eyes. "I am not in the position to speak about Echizen's past. But one thing is for sure, if he became known in the whole of Japan, he might be able to find his family." I don't know what to feel. To live your life without your family is in itself difficult, what more with this handicap.
Fuji asked where Ryoma (first name again uh) is currently staying. Yuuta said that he is being taken care of by the owner of this bar. For some reason, I felt extremely relieved. But my attention was taken by Ryoma the moment he started singing Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton.
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
The pain of the song is greatly expressed by his voice. I got goose bumps. He's hurting. I don't know how I came up with that idea but there's a tugging in my heart. I suddenly noticed that people are looking at our table. But I was mistaken because they are actually looking at me, even Fuji and his brother, with panicked expressions. I was confused. That is until I felt a warm drop of water fall on the back of my hand. I was crying. I couldn't believe it. I tried to wipe the tears away but they just continued to flow. Fuji asked if I was okay followed by the concerned looks given by those people around us. I told them I was fine but the tears betrayed me. What's wrong with me? Is the song so special or his voice that good? Speaking of song, I can't hear anything. Is it because I'm crying? But it's not my imagination. The sound of the guitar is gone and before I even had the chance to look for the music and the voice, I felt a pair of hands on my face, wiping my tears away, surprisingly stopping it.
I slowly looked at the owner of the hands. I was faced with two beautiful golden orbs. They lacked the shine of the normal eyes but no one could compare to the warmth it gives off. Along with his tantalizing eyes is the beautiful smile that captured me a while ago. And it's more captivating up close. But one thing I noticed most is the small blush on his cheeks as he tried to wipe away the remaining tears on my face. His smile widens as he spoke with the sweet tone he's been using since the start of his performance, "good, you stopped crying." I couldn't utter a single word. I watched as he came face to face with me. I almost felt sad when he removed his right hand off my cheek only to be shocked when it was replaced by the softest lips. It left as soon as it came. He's now blushing beet red, and I think I'm not far from that color myself. "I'm sorry for making you cry." He said as he removed the hand that is still on my cheek. He was then accompanied by Yuuta back to the stage. If I wasn't so stunned by all that had happened, I would have noticed the giddy looks of the other customers, the mischievous glint in Yuuta's eyes and the dejected look of Fuji.
I told you reviews are great motivators :))) Did you like it? I hope so. 3
They finally interacted xD
When I'm writing each chapter, I have no clear idea on what I want to happen… So (as weird as it may sound), even I was surprised with what happened xD
Do you want to know a surprising thing? The radio is on while I'm typing this. When I was re-reading the chapter, on the part where the lyrics of Tears in Heaven is shown… Late did I notice that the exact song is playing on the radio! =)))