Hi minna!
I'm back to Tezuka's point of view :D Did you like Syusuke a bit better cause of chapter 6? I hoped so =)))
This is the link for the original song (just remove the ~ or just visit my page :
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~Sightless Melody~
Tezuka PoV
I'm frozen and my mind completely stopped working. This is the first time that I'm moved to tears and became very confused. How can this boy manipulate my emotions so much? I looked at him, now on stage. And I unconsciously allowed my hand to touch my right cheek.
"I'm sorry for the delay everyone." He said while bowing slightly. And the audience consoled him again. "As a form of an apology, especially for Yuuta's friend at the back, my final song would be my own composition." Did he just… dedicate this song to me? I blushed at the thought. "It is entitled Chained", and he started strumming a slow and simple melody. (If you want to get the feel of the song… the link is in the author's note and my profile. It's a capella though. I do not know how to play the guitar. It's really an original composition)
What's the problem?
You're crying again
Is it heavy?
The worries you carry
Wipe those tears away
Smile for the first time today
And let's watch the sun as it brightens this lonely world
All my problems seemed to have vanished. And I allowed a smile to appear on my face. My two companions are openly shocked. I'm not someone who suddenly cries or smiles often, I don't blatantly show my emotions. But here I am now, doing just that. My heart felt very light in contrast to what I felt while listening to his fourth song. I feel like I'm being played by this kid's angelic voice, and the weird thing? I don't mind. He create such great music that he can be forgiven for anything he does. And I am all the more certain that I want him to be a part of Seigaku Music Inc. Be it under Fuji's or my care, we will spread this voice to the whole world. That is my resolve.
Close your eyes now
I'll lull you to sleep
Are you dreaming?
Of happy mem'ries
Give yourself a rest
Unchain yourself from the rest
And live your life in a way that your heart will be content
It felt like he just sang a lullaby. My whole body is now tense-free. And I felt myself dozing off, not hearing the boy's farewell.
Tezuka
Tezuka, wake up.
Wake up Tezuka-san.
A nudge woke me up from my stupor. I sat up to check my surroundings. I'm still in the café but there are little to no more people around. "You look tired, Tezuka. Let's go home." Fuji said with worry in his voice. Nothing's really processing in my head right now and I blurted out the first thing that comes to mind, "Echizen." His eyes opened but he closed them instantly. "His performance ended over an hour ago." He answered. I looked at Yuuta hoping to find a different answer. "He's already in his room, most likely sleeping. If you want to talk to him, it's better to return some other time." I fixed my things to show that I understood. "We'll come back tomorrow." "No, not on the weekends. He plays somewhere else during those days." He instantly replied. "Where?" I inquired. "I don't know. I never asked. And I think, no one actually knows aside from the owner of the bar." Fuji joined our conversation by asking who the owner is. "The Yukimuras," he simply said. Yukimura? The one known for their advance tennis technologies and high end equipment? Talk about venturing on another business.
We asked for the receipt only to be told that our food had been paid already. Before we could even ask who paid for it, a familiar figure headed our way. "Glad to have you two visit my little bar. The tab's on me because I'm very much delighted." Yukimura Seiichi, a tennis player known as the Child of God. We were able to play back in high school and he live up to his alias. But, I don't think we are acquainted well enough for this treat. "Hello Seiichi. It's nice to see you." Twitch. Fuji, of course. How could I forget? That's why when I first met Yukimura, I thought he seemed familiar. They have big resemblance, personality-wise. "Yukimura", I said like it's the greeting itself.
"How do you like the place? Pretty well designed, don't you think?" I failed to see the question there, so I allowed Fuji to do all the talking. "We love it; great ambiance and delectable food. My friend here was especially delighted with your performers." Yukimura looked at me as Fuji said the last sentence. "Is that true, Tezuka? And who did you like best?" I felt that there's an underlying meaning with that question. So when I decided not to answer, Fuji replied instead. "That last artist, Echizen Ryoma, was it? He's wonderful. And we're actually planning on asking him to join our company." Yuuta's face was filled with panic. "Ryoma? He's indeed a darling. I'd love to see him grow some more in terms of his music but I'll be lonely without his company. The boy is really close to my heart." Fuji might have understood something that I didn't because blue crashed with blue. (blue based on anime) "Where does he work on weekends?" Fuji suddenly asked. Yukimura directed his gaze to Yuuta who was startled by the sudden look. "He plays at a different bar." Not quite being direct to the point. "Specifically where?" Fuji insisted. Yukimura sighed in defeat. He might have thought that Fuji will eventually find a way to know where he works so he just decided to tell us. "Atobe. He's in contract with Atobe Keigo." That Atobe, hiding a gem from us. "Wait, isn't Atobe with you guys?" Yuuta asked. Yukimura looked surprised as well. "He never mentioned anything to us. We'll just have to contact him." Fuji replied.
I was feeling very tired so I tried to excuse myself already but Fuji said that they'll leave as well. "See you around Seiichi. We'll go ahead." He just smiled and when I passed by him, he grabbed my arm and whispered to my ear, "never thought you'd cry over a song, Tezuka." He knew. What did I expect? I freed my arm and left the bar. The place, food and artists are great but the owner is not. I'm having second thoughts about frequenting this place. I bid my goodbye to the siblings and drove myself home, with Echizen's voice still playing in my head.
I hope you liked it! It's not as interesting as chapter five I'm sorry but I'm trying my best. ;^;
I was trying to show that Tezuka still thinks that he's only attracted by Echizen's voice… Nothing on a personal level. Did I get it across? If not, you have this author's note to tell you haha.
But, I think I got a problem… I seem to be having a …. Writer's block… huhu… I hope I overcome this tonight. :\
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4/22/2015 (Author update):
I might not be able to update in a few days because I'm feeling extremely sick. I'm really sorry.. I'll try to make the next chapters long. XOXO