"Well, I know that we have had 4 amazing performances, but we still have 5 to go!" Kazu said, "And the next one up is, Jeri!"

"Thanks you guys," Jeri said stepping up to the mic, "I'm just going to change and then I'll be right out."

When Jeri did emerge on stage, she was wearing a sunflower colored shirt and a cerulean skirt.

As the lights dimmed and the music came on, she began singing:

Intro

alalalalalalala ohhhh ohh yeah

Verse
You walk up to me and say
"Feel like I know you baby"
And then take a sip of your cherry coke now
Now who drinks a cherry coke?
Maybe you're nervous, I see that bead of sweat
Dancin' on your cheek
Your words are like cheap champagne
I get the point but it's much too sweet

I'm so tired of the dance
This carousel of superficial conversation
Gets me nowhere...

Chorus
So you can see my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart

See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
Yeah everybody's got a story that could break your heart

lalala lalana nanana nana na naaa

Verse
Now who can read the mind
Of the red-headed girl next door (mm)
Or the taxi driver who just dropped you off or the
Or the classmate that you ignore
Don't assume everything on the surface is what you see
'Cause that classmate just lost her mother
And that taxi-driver's got a Ph.D

I'm so tired of the fear that
Weighs us down with wrong assumptions
Of broken hearts and natural function

Chorus
So you can see my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart

See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart

See my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart (your heart)

Solo
lalalala lalala ladada da da da

Bridge
So dig deep (dig deep)
Deeper than the image that you see (dig deep)
Lift the vail and let your true self breathe (dig deep)
And show the world the beauty underneath (she kills this note, haha)

Chorus
See my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture, it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart

See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart

See my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture, it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart

See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart

Outro
That could break your heart baby
Everybody's got a story, oh yeah
lalala nanana lala nanana
lalala nanana nanana... (1)

No one really understood why Jeri had picked this song. They all knew that she had had a hard childhood, but this song, no matter how they looked at it, didn't seem to really fit the cheerful girl. The song was too feisty. It would have fit better with Rika. Shocked as they were, she deserved the roar of applause she had received because she had sung the song very well.

"That was…surprisingly good! Alright, now our next singer is…Takato!" Kazu announced.

"ACH!" Takato gagged out of surprise. "Me?! But! But!"

"No buts goggle-brain. I did it, I'm sure you can too." Rika said while pushing the frantic Takato backstage so he could get ready.

After what seemed like an eternity he came out, dressed in his normal clothes.

"What took you so long?!" asked Henry impatiently.

"I needed time to remember what song I wanted to sing!" Takato replied.

To this the whole gang sweatdropped but nevertheless were anticipating his song. As the lights yet again dimmed, he began to sing to a slow soft tune:

"WAITTTT!" he screamed, and the music came to an abrupt halt.

After everyone's heart rate came back to normal, Rika yelled angrily, "What?!"

"I forgot that I needed a prop for this."

Again, the gang sweatdropped and sighed at the foolish boy's antics.

"Alright, Alright, what prop do you need?" asked Rika.

"I need Jeri to come up to the stage" he replied.

Jeri blushed as the spotlight was shone on her and she made her way up to the stage. Takato brought out a seat and motioned for her to sit down. Still blushing, she took a seat and most could have sworn she fainted when the music came back on and Takato began to sing, this time for real:

Theres something bout the way you look tonight, Theres something bout the way that i can't take my eyes off you.

Theres something bout the way your lips invite, maybe its the way that i get nervous when your around. And I want you to be mine
and if u need a reason why,

Chorus:
It's in the way that you move me, and the way that you tease me, the way that I want you tonight,
It's in the way that you hold me, and the way that you know me, when I can't find the right words to say,
You feel it in the way, you feel it in the way.

Theres something bout how you stay on my mind, theres something bout the way that I whisper your name when I'm asleep Oh girl
no. Maybe its the look you get in your eyes. Oh baby its the way that makes me feel to see you smile. And the reasons they
may change but what i'm feeling stays the same.

Chorus
It's in the way that you move me, and the way that you tease me, the way that I want you tonight,
It's in the way that you hold me, and the way that you know me, when I can't find the right words to say,
You feel it in the way, you feel it in the way.


I can't put my fingers on just what it is that makes me love you, you baby.
So don't ask me to describe, I get all choked up inside, just thinking bout the way.

Chorus

It's in the way that you move me, and the way that you tease me, the way that I want you tonight,
It's in the way that you hold me, and the way that you know me, when I can't find the right words to say,
You feel it in the way, you feel it in the way. (2)

As the song began to end and Jeri was sure her heart was about to burst out of her chest, Henry began flashing spotlights. They were black lights and one by one, as he turned them to the stage, they illuminated words written in invisible ink. First word…Will…second word…You…third…Be…fourth…My…and the fifth word was…Girlfriend.

Jeri read the words in a sequence but the reaction was not one that Takato had been expecting.

He had expected her to yell, scream, hit him, jump at him, kiss him, anything but what she had done.

Jeri Katou had fainted. Panicked, he walked over to her chair and doing the most chivalrous and romantic (in his mind) thing, he kissed her.

With this, her eyes fluttered open and widened in shock when she realized what was going on. After a while, her deer-in-headlights expression was gone and replaced with one of happiness, as she kissed Takato back.

Most of the tamers could be heard whooping and those who weren't whooping were at least clapping politely and happily for their friends.

"Alright, you two! Get off stage! You're either going to make us extremely jealous, or you're going to make us puke!" Kazu "subtly" told them.

Takato and Jeri rolled their eyes at their friend, before walking off the stage holding hands.

"Thank you! And now, our next contestant, Julia!" Kazu announced.

Julia went backstage and emerged only a couple of minutes later, dressed in a sparkly dark denim skirt and a white semi-low cut tanktop and some silver flats. She also had a silver headband with a bow in her hair. As a white spotlight shone on her, the glitter she had on her cheeks sparkled and her brown eyes became more accentuated. A harsh pop/rock tune came one and she began singing:

You're the kind of friend who always bends when I'm broken
Like remember when
You took my heart and put it back together again

I've been wasting time with clueless guys
But now it's over
Let me tell you why
I'm through
I've meet someone new
Who's just like you

You're it
You're the ultimate
It's automatic.
I'm sure of it
No lie
So don't even try
To tell me that you're not the guy
Cuz I've been waiting all my life
For someone just like you
But you're it
You're the ultimate, you

You're the kind of guy who's hands in mine send shivers up and down my spine
You took my heart and put it back together again.

You're the kind of guy that blows my mind
But now it's my turn
You've been right in front of me
Everything I need
Why didn't i see

You're it
You're the ultimate
It's Automatic.
I'm sure of it
No lie
So don't even try
To tell me that you're not the guy
Cuz I've been waiting all my life
For someone just like you
But you're it
You're the ultimate, you

Guitar Playing

You're it
You're the ultimate
It's automatic
I'm sure of it
No lie
So don't even try
To tell me that you're not the guy
Cuz I've been waiting all my life
For someone just like you
But you're it
You're the ultimate, you

You're it
You're the ultimate, you... (3)

As the song finished, Henry who had been manning the lights, was left deep in thought. 'Could that song be for me?' he wondered. Knowing he was next, he shook the thoughts out of his head and came on the stage.

The rest of the tamers cheered but because they hadn't been there when Julia's boyfriend had come, they were confused about that song and who it was meant to be sung to.

"Julia, that was nice, but I think you left everyone confused!" Kazu announced.

Julia just looked out at them and giggled, before leaving the stage, leaving everyone, if possible, even more confused.

"Henry's our second last singer of today's solos! And oh-" Kazu announced loudly at first but just said the last part, seeing Henry behind him. "Here he is!"

A slow R&B tune came on and the spotlights, which had been automatically set, came on. Henry began singing…

talking
Hey girl, whats up?
You've been going through it, huh?
Yeah, I know
And I know your man ain't been treating you right
but...your man ain't me
listen.

Verse 1:
Girl, I bet that he be actin' all cocky like
Like he deserve you, and you so lucky to be with him
Bet he be treatin' you rude always got an attitude
Like he's the only dude made for you, woah

Pre-Chorus:
But I bet he didn't count on, a little n like me comin' round
(Giving you things to think about cause I know whats up)
Since he ain't tryna step it up, don't you think you should give him up?
(Cause he ain't worth your love)

Chorus:
Stop tripping,
I know you got a man but girl he's slipping
I can see myself gettin' in where I fit in
I want you to see, just how much your man ain't me cause
He ain't fly, He don't even drive
Cause when you wanna sneak out in the middle of the night baby I'm your guy
I might be since he ain't being all that he can be
Baby please your man, your man ain't me

Verse 2:
Girl, I know that you be wishin' he was nothin' like
Like that playa type, and you so lucky to be with him
Wish that he treated you cool and didn't cheat on you
Like your just another girl in his crew, woah

Pre-Chorus:
But I bet he didn't count on (oh) a little n like me comin' round
(Giving you things to think about cause I know whats up, yeah)
Since he ain't tryna step it up, don't you think you should give him up?
(Cause he ain't worth your love)
(You need to stop tripping)

Chorus:
Stop tripping, (oh)
I know you got a man but girl he's slippin' (girl he's slipping, no)
I can see myself gettin' in where I fit in (I can see myself) (yeah)
I want you to see, just how much ya man ain't me cause (I want you to see)
He ain't fly, He don't even drive (he ain't' fly) (ohhh noo)
Cause when you wanna sneak out in the middle of the night baby I'm your guy
(in the middle of the night baby I'm your guy)
I might be since he ain't being all that he can be (being all that he can be no)
Baby please ya man, ya man ain't me

Brigde:
(Can you see)
You and him ain't meant to be together, life with me will be better
(Ohhh ohhh ohhh)
Yes, let him leave you'll be doing yourself a favor
Girl I'm just tryna save you--

Chorus:
Stop tripping,
(OH) I know you got a man but girl he's slippin' (girl he's slipping)
(and you know I can see it) I can see myself gettin' in where I fit in (I can fit in baby)
I want you to see (oh) just how much ya man ain't me cause (OH OH)
He ain't fly (He ain't fly no no) He don't even drive (He don't even drive)
Cause when you wanna sneak out in the middle of the night baby I'm your guy (in the middle of the night)
I might be since he ain't being all that he can be (I'm your guy) (he can be yeah)
Baby please ya man, ya man ain't me (ya man ain't me)

Ending verse:
Oh no your man ain't me no baby
(Oh no)
Oh no your man ain't me no baby
(he ain't me no)
Oh no your man ain't me no baby
(no no, no he ain't me, no he ain't me no he ain'y)
Oh no your man ain't me no baby(4)

As Henry finished singing the song, Julia looked up at the stage. She was the only one who had understood who he was singing to and about what. Touched by his concern and feeling that her feelings for him were returning, she decided she'd talk to him after his party. For now, she just smiled and clapped like the rest of the tamers.

The rest of the gang however, was just as confused about this song as they were about the song before. Still, they clapped politely like they had done for Julia's performance.

"Ok...this is getting stranger as the night goes on! Anyway, our last solo performance of the night is Kenta!

"Hey guys, just so you know, I picked a song we could all enjoy and it's not dedicated to anyone, so, yeah, just so I don't confuse you guys"

A techno/rock sounding tune came on as Kenta began singing and the spotlight was flashed on a solo artist for the last time tonight.

Let's go to a rave and behave
like we're tripping simply 'cause
we're so in love

funny hat
shiny pants
all we need for some romance
go get dolled up and I'll pick you up

there's no line for you and me cuz tonight
we're v.i.p.
I know somebody at the door
I see that twinkle in your eye
you shake your ass and I just die
let's check our coats
and move out to the floor

when I'm dancing with you
tomorrow doesn't matter
turn the music up
til the windows start to shatter
cuz you're the only one who can get me on my feet
and I can't even dancelook at me
silly me
I'm as happy as could be
I have a girl who thinks I rock
and tomorrow there's no school
so let's go drink some more red bull
and not get home til about
6 o clock

when I'm dancing with you
tomorrow doesn't matter
turn the music up
til the windows start to shatter
cuz you're the only one who can get me on my feet
and I can't even dance

everybody here is staring
at the outfit that you're wearing
love it when they check you out
cover's only 20 bucks
and even if the dj sucks
it's time to turn this mother out

when we're together
when we're together
there's no tomorrow
there's no tomorrow
there's no one in the world
but you and me
just you and me
you and me (5)

The tamers were happy as this was a song they could all dance to and it had a good beat. Now, if only they could survive the confusion of doing duets.

Alright guys, that's it for this chapter! Hope you liked it!

Song 1 was Everybody's Got A Story by Amanda Marshall

Song 2 was The Way by Clay Aiken

Song 3 was Ultimate You by Lindsay Lohan

Song 4 was Your Man Ain't Me by Chris Brown

Song 5 was No Tomorrow by Orson

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