"—and so, with Master Guy's Most Astute Words close at heart I—"

Thirty minutes.

For the past thirty minutes they had been listening to Rock Lee's youthful life story, with deeply detailed explorations of his dreams and motivations included.

Tenten's cheeks and neck are starting to get sore from smiling and nodding so much, but she thinks she's doing pretty well in comparison to the other boy, Neji Hyuuga, who looks about ready to attempt suicide by swallowing his own tongue.

Their manager Might Guy is still listening with rapt attention, giving highly enthused exclamations and commentary every other sentence.

From what she can detangle from the clutter of youth and enthusiasm, Lee is a musically challenged social oddity who is determined, oh so determined, to become a famous singer. Despite his questionable fashion sense and long-winded, dramatic personality, she's pretty sure they'll get along just fine. It's actually kind of refreshing to see someone so inspired these days.

She supposes the same goes for Guy. It's hard to like one and not the other, considering how frighteningly similar they act. Though she has to admit, when Guy does it, it almost pushes the borders of creepy, but she's hoping she'll just get used to it after a while.

Neji on the other hand is still a bit of a mystery. He seems a little stiff, but that could easily be nerves or the overwhelming levels of youth he's being exposed to. Either way he hasn't formally introduced himself yet, so she isn't inclined to pass judgments for the moment.

"—then it was declared that the two of you would be my Comrades in Musical Excellence, and the Masterful Might Guy would be my Teacher and Guiding Light—"

"Lee!" Tenten cuts in finally. "You don't need to tell us that part, we were there!"

"YES, THANK YOU LEE, FOR THAT MOST ENJOYABLE AND TOUCHING INSIGHT INTO YOUR CHARACTER!" Guy exclaims brightly. "NOW NEJI, WHY DON'T YOU SHARE YOU THRILLING TALES OF YOUTH WITH US!?"

"My name is Neji Hyuuga and I aim to be the best. That's all you need to know about me." Neji says curtly, arms folded crossly over his chest. Lee looks a little puzzled by Neji's terseness.

"GOOD, GOOD! I CAN FEEL THE QUIET DETERMINATION IN YOUR SOUL!!" Guy says sagely, and a brief look of incredulity passes over Neji's face. Lee perks up and nods understandingly. "TENTEN!! WHAT YOUTHFUL STORIES HAVE YOU TO SHARE WITH US!?"

"Ah hah, well… I don't really have any …youthful stories to contribute, but…" She scratches her neck somewhat sheepishly. "I've always really loved music ever since I was little, but it always bothered me how the media tends to neglect female musicians outside of singers. So I've decided to show them that girls can be just as good as guys!" She says finishing strongly.

"That's a great dream Tenten!" Lee says eagerly.

"YES!! IT'S A BEAUTIFUL, YOUTHFUL GOAL THAT I'M HONORED TO AID YOU IN ACHIEVING!! LET'S WORK HARD TOGETHER TO CREATE GLORIOUS, GLORIOUS MUSIC!!" Guy shouts exuberantly, gathering them all in a decidedly awkward group hug.

"Yes Master Guy!!" Lee exclaims back, returning the embrace.

"Y-Yeah …Let's work hard guys." Tenten manages with what little breath she has left.

Neji looks like he might be considering that tongue swallowing option again.

AN: Just incase you were wondering, yes, Guy speaks in capslock and Lee speaks with strategically placed initial caps, sorry if it makes your eyes bleed. Anyways, this is all I have for the moment and I have no idea whether you'll be seeing any more or not. I guess it depends of time and inspiration, but as with all my writing, don't hold your breath. Thanks for reading either way!