Chapter 11: Interludes
Everything was settled, their sitting arrangements is like this: Mikan, Natsume, Koko, Anna, Nonoko, Yuu, Ruka, Hotaru, Aoi, Sumire and Mucho. (it is a round table guys, so everybody has their seatmates except that Mikan doesn't want Mucho to her seatmate) Meanwhile, the lovebirds are still arguing about their chair when suddenly Mr. Narumi yelled, "Could you two quit the arguing? You two didn't change a bit since I last saw you. Anyway, back to my speech. I'm glad that this reunion was organized and that we can spend our time together even for a little while. I would not make this speech long and let's start the party!" Then, he handed over Aoi the microphone and made his way to down the stage. "Thank you, Mr. Narumi! And now, to start the program, we have the very first number and it's from the one and only Mucho and Sumire!" Everybody clapped as the pair was being called. Sumire and Mucho, on the other hand, stood as they made their way to the stage. When they reached the stage, Aoi gave them two microphones and said, "Good Luck!" The two climbed through the stage's stairs and stand their. Sumire said, "Music please!" And together they danced to the tune of this song…
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Sway me, take me
Thrill me, hold me
Bend me, ease me
You have a way with me
Sway (sway)
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I go weak
I go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Sway me
Sway me
Sway me now
The chemistry of the couple was very powerful that made every audience have their 'ohs' and 'ahs'. An unforgettable performance that made the audience stands! All clapped and Mikan said, "I didn't know that they can dance very well!" "You just have to admit that you can't dance that well and that you are jealous!", Natsume suddenly butted in. "Oh yeah! Maybe you're the one who can't dance!" Mikan demanded. The two stopped when Aoi said, "What a very energetic dance number is that! Thank you Mucho and Sumire! It's already dark and I think most of you are already hungry! Without further ado, I now open the banquet at the back to be open! Everybody can now eat!" People stood and got their food except that of Mikan's group who waited for all the others to finish before they get to avoid being sandwiched by people. As the others, finished getting their food, Mikan, and the others stood and with Mucho leading the way, Natsume, and Mikan at the back, they got their food. After that, they proceed to their table already. All of them ate while Mikan and Natsume are not talking to each other.
Meanwhile, a silhouette standing in a tree branch and staring at them said, "One more and our agreement have failed! Murder will already take place, my dear nullifier! Don't ask who will it be? I know that you know HIM very well!" and then an evil smile took placed in his face.
After a couple of minutes, Aoi said, "To bring us an inspiring number while having our sumptuous dinner, may I call on Anna, Yuu, Nonoko, and Koko!" The four made their way to the stage and Aoi handed over the four microphones and wished good luck. "This song is dedicated to a friend of ours! It is up to you to know who he or she is! Hope you'll make the right guess and the clues are on the song so listen very well! Figure it out yourself! Good luck!" Koko said as they made their audience think harder. The four sang and this was their song…
I know there's something in the wake of your smile
I get a notion from the look in your eyes, yeah
you've built a love but that love falls apart
your little piece of heaven turns too dark
listen to your heart
when he's calling for you
listen to your heart
there's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
and I don't know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye
sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
the precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
they're swept away and nothing is what is seems
the feeling of belonging to your dreams
listen to your heart
when he's calling for you
listen to your heart
there's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
and I don't know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye
And there are voices
that want to be heard
so much to mention
but you can't find the words
the scent of magic
the beauty that's been
when love was wilder than the wind
listen to your heart
when he's calling for you
listen to your heart
there's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
and I don't know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye
Listen to your heart... mm.. mmm
I don't know where you're going
and I don't know why
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye
After their song, Mikan asked, "I wonder, who is that friend they are referring to?" "Maybe you didn't listen to the song that well that's why you don't know who it is." Natsume answered with his whole pride. "Why? Do you know who he or she is?" Mikan asked him challengingly. "Yes." Natsume answered coldly. "Really, then tell it to me then if you really know who is that person!" Mikan said teasingly. "Why should I tell it to you? They said that figure it yourselves! Aren't you listening?" Natsume said. On the other hand, one of the students said, "I think I already know to whom that song is dedicated!"
"Really! Who?" asked the other student.
"I think it's for Mikan."
"Why? How did you know?"
"If you're going to analyze the lyrics of the song very well, it is what happened to Natsume after Mikan and him got closer to each other. That happened back in our schooldays! If I'm not mistaken, Anna and the others want either Natsume or Mikan to tell their feelings to each other before this reunion ends; however, it is very hard to push Natsume to tell it that's why they chose Mikan and agreed to tell it to her through a song. I just wonder if she got the meaning of the song."
"Oh yeah! You're right! But why is it that they're not telling it to each other yet when the whole student body already knows it? Is it possible that they're not in love with each other anymore? What do you think?"
"I don't know but I just hope their hearts are still beating for each other. What do you say we observe them to know if they're still in love with each other?"
"That's a very nice idea! Count me on that!"
Meanwhile at the tree branch, "That's it nullifier! You have just broken our agreement! Prepare for my reunion gift for you, my dear traitor! I'll just wait for the perfect timing! An agreement is an agreement and even you don't have the right to break it!"
Back to the program…
"Wow! That's a trivia we have there! Does anyone have a guess of he or she is? And do our singers plan somehow to tell it to us?" Aoi said, pretending that she doesn't know who that mysterious person is but actually it's all part of their plan. "We'll just leave our colleagues the guess of who this person really is. Right guys!" Yuu said as a speaker of the four, while the other three just nodded. Aoi answered, "Ok! Our singers just refused to tell us who the person really is! Moving on, I guess almost everyone are about to finish their food. To offer us another song number, may I call on an impromptu number from none other than, Ms. Mikan Sakura!" Everybody yelled and whistled while Mikan was surprised and said, "Wait no one informed me about that!" "Idiot! That's why it's called 'IMPROMPTU' meaning unprepared or you just don't wanna do it 'cause you don't know how to sing? Right, polka dots?" Natsume said teasingly. "Fine! Then I'll show you the right way to sing a song! Watch and learn you pervert!" Mikan said as she stand and walk her way to the stage. After reaching Aoi, she said, "Aoi, why is this so sudden? I haven't thought of an appropriate song for this evening." "Relax. Just stand there and sign whatever you feel like singing. Use this chance to tell someone what you really feel." Aoi said as to Mikan to put her courage up so Aoi handed the microphone to Mikan and went up to the stage. She stood at the center and she can see all her former classmates, with her hands shaking in fear of being off tune, she took a very deep breath and began to sing from her heart…
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go but I know
I'll think of you every step of
the way
And I... Will always
Love you, oohh
Will always love you
You My darling you
Mmm-mm
Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So good-bye please don't cry
We both know I'm not what you
You need
And I... Will always love you
I... Will always love you
You, ooh
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish you joy and happiness
But above all this I wish you love
And I... Will always love you
I... Will always love you
[Repeat
I, I will always love
You... You
Darling I love you
I'll always
I'll always
Love
You..
Oooh
Ooohhh
"Her voice is amazing! This is the first time I heard it! It has a very high pitch! Maybe, for all this time, she may not be that good I academics but she's very good in singing!" Natsume said in his thoughts. During the song, Natsume can see the tears flowing down her cheeks. It's like the song want to say something to him that Mikan can't exactly say to him directly. As the song progresses, Mikan's tears just keeps on rolling down and as it ends, people had their applauses and all cheering for her. She went down the stage as she wiped her tears away, handed the microphone to Aoi, and went back to her seat. Natsume, seeing that Mikan is still a bit crying, lent his handkerchief, and said, "Here, stop your crying and just enjoy the rest of the night. You look ugly when you cry." then he smiled. Mikan accepted his handkerchief and said as she smiled at him, "Thank you very much, Natsume."
The first song is entitled Sway by the Pussycat Dolls. The second song is Listen to my heart by DHT and the last song is I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston