He loved music.
He loved playing the piano the most. The moment he pressed a key on the piano when he was a child, he instantly fell in love with the tune and at that moment, all sorts of songs swirled in his mind as he began to play.
Every day he would work hard on his music and played until his fingers felt numb and tired. He just loved playing the piano so much and the notes he would play always gained people's attention.
He had played in several recites, showing off his skill and amazing others with his music. There were times people would try to scout him for his talent but he would refuse because he didn't care for the fame but simple for the music he would play on the piano.
And that was enough for him until...
In a certain music hall somewhere in the city, the sound of piano playing magnificently can be heard within. The music hall was packed with people, who fell silent as they listened to the music, mesmerized by its sweet but strong melodies.
In the middle of the stage, a young man with honey colored hair sat in from of the piano, playing with it. His fingers danced across the keyboard as he ignored the crowd. The music went faster and faster until with a final press of a key, the song ended. There was a pause in the air before an applause boomed in the music hall. The audience stood up, giving the pianist a standing ovation as he stood up as well and bowed to them before turned and walked off the stage to the back.
He let out a small sigh as he loosed his tie slight as he left the back to return to his dressing room until a voice called out.
"Len Kagamine-san! Excuse me!" Someone called out as he ran down the hall. paused and turned around to see a middle aged man chasing after him. "Kagamine-san, I'm a director of a music company and I would just like to say that I'm very impressed with your performance this evening."
Len didn't say a word and just nodded in thanks. The director smiled. "I was hoping we could discuss about something." He said. "I'm thinking of offering you an opportunity to make a record deal for your piano skills. Its a good deal and most of the profits will be given to you, what's more you'll be well-known within the music industry for your magnificent music so what do you say?"
Len sighed and smiled professionally. "I appreciate the offer, sir but I'm quite satisfied with the way things are so I will have to decline." He bowed slightly. The director frowned slight at that but then shrugged and smiled. "I see...well, that's too bad." He said before reaching into his pocket and handed Len a thin, piece of paper. "Here's our business card. If you ever change your mind, just let us know."
Len stared at the card for a second before reaching for it. The man nodded and smiled at him before he turned on his heel and left the hall.
"Another one asked you, huh?" A voice said behind him. Len turned around to see a familiar blue haired male standing behind him with a violin case at hand. "Isn't that the ninth person to offer you a record deal this week?" He wondered as he tilted his head at the blond.
Len snorted as he tucked the card into his pocket. "Tenth." He corrected and the blue haired man laughed. "Man, you're really popular." He remarked and Len halfheartedly glared at him. "Oh shut up, Kaito." He grumbled as he walked pass him. His friend, Kaito followed after him.
"Why don't you just accept one of those deals already? Then maybe they stop asking." Kaito suggested as they stroll down the hall. Len let out a snort. "I'm not interested with record deals or profits. I'm happy with just composing and play piano."
"I see...though it's kinda of a waste to reject those offers. Some of them seem pretty good to me." Kaito remarked and Len rolled his eyes. "Then why don't you take some of them and maybe they'll finally leave me alone." He said and Kaito snorted a laugh. "Ha! As if. Even though, I'm a little jealous of you receiving deals, I'd like to earn some for my own." He said. "Besides, they're more interested on the piano prodigy than a simple violinist like me. Oh woe is me."
Len laughed softly at that. "Oh please, you're one of best violinist I've ever seen. I'm sure someone will take notice of you soon."
Kaito snorted. "Yeah, sure." He said sarcastically while Len sighed as he reached his dressing room. "Well, I believe in you and I just know someone will recognize your skills." Len said. "I'm sure of it."
Kaito smiled. "Maybe...but anyways, enough of me. You should really take one of those offers sooner or later." He pointed out. "Rather than me being recognized, you should consider being seen for your skills yourself."
Len rolled his eyes. "I'll think about it." He dismissed as he opened his dressing room door. "But for now, I rather play at my own pace and play as much as I can so I'll just ignore them while I can. Well, I'll see ya tomorrow, Kaito." He said before entering the room, closing the door behind but not before hearing "Yeah see you tomorrow." from Kaito as he shut the door completely.
Len sighed loudly as he tugged on his tie loose and sat down on one of the seats in the room. He glanced over at the side where large bouquets of flowers were piled up as well as a few gifts. Len scrunched his nose with distaste and turned away from the sight.
He then pulled out the card out his pocket and stared at it. Well, he honestly couldn't say he hadn't thought about it before.
A record deal did seem tempting but he was more interested in playing at his own pace, rather than playing the way people expect him to play.
Len set the card down and stood up to change. He quickly changed out of his tux and wore a simple shirt and black jacket with matching dark jeans. He ignored the flowers and gifts from the side of the room and glanced back at the card on the table. He stared at it for a couple more minutes before he grabbed the card and walked out of the room to leave the music hall.
Len silently walked down the street with the card at hand. Well, it wasn't that he didn't want to have a record deal but...he could probably consider it. He suddenly thought of the conversation between him and Kaito and thought about it. Well, what's the harm in trying a recording
He took out his phone and began to dial the number of the card into his phone as he climbed up a set of the stairs to the park. The other end of the phone rang repeated before the person answered.
"Hello?"
"Hi, this is Len Kagamine." He said and the person at the other end instantly exclaimed.
"Oh! Yes, Kagamine-san! I'm surprise to hear from you so quickly. Have you already decided?" The person asked. "Yes, I decided to take up your offer on making a recording." Len replied.
"Splendid!" The person exclaimed happily. "I'm pleased to know you agree to do a recording with us."
"But I'll only play under my terms." Len sternly added. There was no way he was going to play the way others want him to play. He was going to play the way he wants to play.
"Oh, of course. We don't mind at all so its agreed you will be recording your music with us?"
"Yes." Len confirmed as he stopped at the top of the stairs. "Alright then its settled. We'll start planning when you'll start recording for your CD. I'll contact you when it's all settled."
"Yes, Thank you." Len said before ending the call. He turned around and stared at the city. The city lights sparkled in the darkness. Len smiled slightly. Although, he was still hesitant about playing for a CD recording…perhaps he could try.
At first, he wasn't too keen at the idea of recording his music. To him, playing for something such as this was just Maybe it wouldn't be so bad and perhaps he would be able to inspire people even further through his CD recording. He now looked forward to it.
"Len Kagamine." A voice called from behind. Len turned around to see a person standing a couple of feet away. Len paused before recognition flashed in his eyes. He was competitor in a music competition Len once entered in a couple of months ago. "Oh, you're-"
The person glared at him angrily as he pulled out a small vile. "Die!" He angrily cried as he splashed the liquid from inside the bottle at Len's eyes. Len let out a cry as he held his eyes. His eyes burned. It hurts.
Suddenly he was shoved backward towards the staircase. At that moment, everything went in slow motion for Len. Len caught a glimpse of the person's face filled with hatred as he fell before his vision slowly went black, and then there was pain.
Len didn't know what happened after that but all he could remember was the sound of an ambulance ringing in the distance.
"Len! Len! Where are you?" Kaito called out as he walked into Len's house. He glanced around to see there wasn't in the house but he knew better. Kaito quickly climbed up the stairs. The moment he reached the top of the stairs, he immediately heard the sound of the piano playing but the tune was messy and unorganized like a child carelessly messing around with the keys of the piano.
Kaito walked down the hall, following the tune before stopping in front of the door where the sound was coming from. Kaito reached for the handle and opened it.
He peered inside to see a certain blond haired boy sitting in front of a small piano. He was pressing the keys messily and harshly as if he was trying hard to forget something. Kaito could easily tell the growing frustration radiating from the boy despite his seemingly calm posture as he quietly approached him.
"You shouldn't be up, Len." Kaito said and Len froze, his fingers pausing as well. "You should be at bed, resting for now."
"What are you doing here?" Len questioned without turning to him. "I'm here to help take care of you, of course." Kaito sighed. "The doctor told you to rest and focus on healing your injury so you shouldn't even be here right now."
Len scoffed as he reached for the bandage around his eyes, lightly tracing it. "What difference would it make? It wouldn't even matter anyways." He said bitterly.
Kaito frowned. "Len..."
"All I wanted to do was play the piano nothing more, nothing less. Now I'm just a blind man who can no longer play the piano. Its pathetic."
"Don't say that. Its not your fault. The guy who attacked you has already been apprehended and your injury isn't entirely perma-"
"Don't give me false hope, Kaito!" Len interrupted. "You heard what the doctor said! My eyes...they're..."
Kaito fell silent at this. Due to the chemicals from as well as the trauma from the fall, Len's vision has been affect so badly that...there is a chance at he might never be able to see ever again.
"Don't give up hope Len. The doctor said that there is also a chance for your eyes to recover if-"
Len slammed his fingers onto the piano keys, causing an ear shattering sound echo in the room. "Shut up! I don't want to hear it!" Len yelled. There was a long moment of silence between them.
Len took a deep breath and sighed as the silence stretched on. "I...I just want to be alone for awhile." He quietly muttered. "Could you leave for today?"
Kaito frowned deeply at him then sighed. "Fine..." He said and turned to leave but not before taking one last hesitant look at Len over his shoulder. Len listened as the sound of Kaito's footsteps slowly faded until there was silence once more. Len gripped his hands before he reached for the keys and began playing a messy tune once more.
Between the messy and disorganized tune...the sound of sadness lingered within the air.
A/N: Yeah, as I said in the last chapter, I just made this story out of whim so I have no idea how far I'll even write this but anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, despite the slight melancholic feel on this.
Right now, I'm a little busy with some things so I wasn't able to update on most of my stories. There might even be a chance of me discontinuing some of my stories at this rate. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that point...
Anyways thank you to those who have supported me so far, despite my extremely late updates on their fav stories. As I said before, I'm horribly busy in my personal life (I still can't believe I even have one) but hey, that's life I guess.
This story might be a bit cliche and cheesy and so on but sometimes its nice to go back to those cliche ideas for the fun of it. I'm still working on it though so yeah.
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-Yugao702