Konoha Public Access Television Chapter Six!

Author's Note: You ready for more? Chapter Six is here! I'm glad you all are enjoying this so far, I'm having a blast writing it! Konoha Action News has just finished broadcasting, and the rest of the line-up has yet to come. Will Shikamaru approve what was filmed for the filler? How will Shino break the bad news to Sakura? Keep your eyes on the tiny print, as Chapter Six is coming your way!

BIG THANKS to all reviewers! DemonicLorelli and NewMoonBloodTears, thanks for the comments on my writing style. I know it's a bit odd, but according to you two, I'm doing something right!

Chapter Six: Replaced

W-KTV Studios, still the first day.....

All My Chakra is currently running on the station. Shikamaru, Sasuke, Kiba, and Hinata are reviewing the Backstage Triathlon footage.

Shikamaru: Rewind the tape! Play that part again!

Sasuke: Okay.

The monitor shows Kiba getting hit in the groin with a foam paintball.

Kiba: .....it's not that funny.

Hinata: *Tee Hee*

Shikamaru: Now play it in slow motion!

Sasuke: *Laughs* Okay!

Kiba: Seriously, you guys, come on.

Shikamaru: THIS is television! We're definitely showing this!

Sasuke: We could have instant replays during the show! It's genius!

Kiba: .....seriously.....

Hinata: OOH! Watch this part!

In the monitor, Kiba fell on the ground and Hinata is shooting him in the face while he is on the ground.

All (Except Kiba): HAHAHAHAHA!

Kiba: I couldn't see! That should be penalty!

Shikamaru: C'mon Kiba, be a good sport. It's just a game.

Kiba: I KNOW! Geez.....

Hinata: Don't take it s-so hard, Kiba.

Kiba: I'M NOT! WHAT IS THIS, ANNOY KIBA DAY? I'm going to work on the set!

Kiba angrily walks away.

Hinata: *Sniff* I hope I didn't hurt his feelings. *Pout*

Shikamaru: Don't worry, Hinata. He's very competitive. Don't let him get to you.

Sasuke: In fact, we need you to do something important.

Hinata: Really? L-Like what?

Shikamaru: Well, we were wondering if you wanted to star in your own show!

Hinata: Wow! That would be great!

Shikamaru: I'm glad your interested. But, it's, well.....

Hinata: Well what? What's wrong?

Shikamaru: Well, you see.....

Backstage, everyone is taking some rest and relaxation.....

Naruto: Man, running a TV station is hard work.

Tenten: We can't let Konoha get repossessed though.

Lee: Speaking of which, does anyone know how many people watch the news?

Ino: I got the print out of the viewers. Let's see here.....

Choji: We need 500 per day, right?

Ino: For people watching the news.....we have 64 hour-long views.

Neji: That's not bad. It's only the first show anyways.

Naruto: We can easily get 500 by the end of today!

While everyone continues talking about the ratings, Shino and Sakura remain quiet. They think to themselves.....

Shino: Damnit! I have to tell her she's not the front-liner anymore. But it might cause her to leave the station..... I need to go talk to her.

Sakura: Of all people, I crush on Shino. He so creepy! But, he also seems like a nice guy..... I need to go talk to him.

Sakura slowly gets up from her chair, and she walk out of the room. Shino follows shortly after.

Neji: Where do you think they're headed off to?

Naruto: I don't know.....smells fishy to me.

Ino: We should totally go spy on them!

Choji: Nah, we should leave them to their business.

Ino: Well, you're no fun.

Lee: How would you like it if people stuck their noses in your personal life?

Ino: .....true.

Sakura walks into a small corridor. She turns around and sees Shino.

Sakura: Hey.....

Shino: Hi.....

The two stand in silence for a long time. Finally.....

Sakura: Listen, I don't know about you, but.....I think I, well.....

Shino: What?

Sakura: .....it's just that.....you were so.....caring.

Shino: Oh.....well, thank you.

Sakura: .....and, well, I was wondering if maybe you wanted to go out sometime?

Shino stood frozen.

Shino: CRAP! She asked me out! I don't like her that way.....but I don't want to crush her.....

Sakura, not hearing a response from Shino, starts to sulk.

Shino: .....sure. I'd love to.

Sakura: Really? That's great! How about that stir-fry place on Main Street, tomorrow at 9?

Shino: Sounds nice. We'll go from the studio.

Sakura: Okay! I'll be done with my After Dark Show at 9, so it's perfect!

Shino: Oh, yeah, the After Dark show.

As Sakura walks by Shino to leave, she plants a kiss on his cheek.

Sakura: I can't wait. *Smiles*

Sakura walks back to the room backstage.

Shino: .....crap. I better go tell Shikamaru.....

Back in the main Studio.....

Shikamaru just got finished explaining Hinata's new show to her.

Hinata: .....WHAT?!?

Sasuke: We know it's a bit much, but we need someone to do it.

Hinata: But, I'll be seen by everyone watching!

Shikamaru: Hinata, you don't have to do this if you don't want to. But you would be great! All you have to do is answer a call or two, and just lay there. That's all!

Hinata: But my job is to set up lighting.....

Shikamaru: You could be the star of your own show!

Hinata: But, I don't think I could go up there! I'm too shy.....

Sasuke: Just don't think about anyone watching.

Hinata: Are you sure you can't get Sakura, or Ino to do it?

Shikamaru: Sakura's too nervous to be a TV persona, and Ino doesn't fit into the clothes.

Hinata: .....I don't know.....

Sasuke: Excuse us for a second, Hinata.

Sasuke pull Shikamaru over to the side. They start whispering.....

Sasuke: Shikamaru! She's not gonna crack! We're out of options!

Shikamaru: Don't worry, she'll do it. We just gotta encourage her a little. We'll just use her one weakness.

Sasuke: Naruto?

Shikamaru: Exactly! Go get him.

Sasuke runs backstage and gets Naruto. They both run back to Shikamaru.

Naruto: What's up?

Shikamaru: We need you help us for a moment.

Sasuke: Hinata isn't going to do the After Dark show.

Naruto: She isn't? What about Sakura?

Shikamaru: She's way too nervous and jittery on stage. Hinata, however. She's great on TV!

Sasuke: Did you see that Konoha Gladiators footage? She was an entirely different person.

Shikamaru: We need you to talk to her, try and get her to do the show.

Naruto: Why me?

Sasuke: JUST DO IT.

Sasuke pushes Naruto over to Hinata.

Naruto: Oh, hey Hinata.

Hinata: *Startled* Oh, hi N-Naruto.

Naruto: I heard you were going to do that late night show.

Hinata: *Blushes* Oh, yeah, well, about that.....

Naruto: I bet you would do great!

Hinata: .....really?

Naruto: Sure! I think you could do 100 times better than Sakura.

Hinata: You m-mean it?

Naruto: Of course I do! Don't be nervous, it's only a TV show.

Hinata: O-okay.....I'll try my best.

Naruto: That's the spirit. Well, I gotta go. Can't wait to see you on the show!

Hinata: Yeah.....

Naruto walks to the backstage, and Hinata walks to the dressing rooms. Shikamaru and Sasuke, watching from a distance, whisper to each other.

Shikamaru: Hook, line, and sinker.

Sasuke: We got our star.

Suddenly, Shino walks up to Shikamaru.

Shino: Hey.....

Shikamaru: Shino! Just the man I needed to see!

Sasuke: What's the Sakura situation? You let her down easy?

Shino: Actually.....we're going out tomorrow night.

Sasuke/Shikamaru: WHAT?!?

Shikamaru: But I thought you didn't like her!

Shino: I don't! But, I didn't have the heart to tell her, and when she asked me out.....you should have seen her! If I had said no she would be heartbroken! You have to understand!

Shikamaru: DAMNIT! If Sakura does the show, we'll be screwed! She's too nervous on stage!

Sasuke: Hey, don't lose faith in her yet.

Shikamaru: But we just got Hinata on the show! We can't have them both!

Sasuke: You're right.

Shikamaru: There's gotta be a way she won't do it. She just needs a reason not to.....

Shikamaru and Sasuke both look at Shino.

Shino: .....what?

Shikamaru: You're going out with her! We can use that.

Shino: Use that HOW?

Shikamaru: If you can convince her to not do the show because 'it would upset you' or something like that.....

Shino: No, no. Nononono. You're asking me to use Sakura's feeling for your own personal gain!

Sasuke: Sakura will be fine. The network is most important right now.

Shino: Is that all she is to you? An actor? A prop?!?

Shikamaru: Look, Shino, if she leaves, we lose a big chunk of the network. We lose our meteorologist, a spot on All My Chakra.....

Shino: I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE NETWORK!

The three stand silent at Shino's outburst.

Shikamaru: .....fine. Have it your way. But if we fail, and Konoha is repossessed, think of whose fault it is. Yours.

Shikamaru and Sasuke begin walkng toward the backstage.

Shino: .....wait.

Shikamaru stops, wearing a sly grin.

Shikamaru: Yes?

Shino: If I could get Sakura to be confident on stage, could she stay?

Shikamaru: Yes, fine, fine. But the first MOMENT I hear a stutter on that set, she's off.

Shikamaru and Sasuke walk away.

Shino: .....those bastards.

And so, the battle for Sakura's future begins! Can Shino get Sakura out of her stage fright? Or will she be crushed and leave the network? Can Shino let Sakura down easy, or will he stay with her? Will W-KTV get the views needed? Find out in the next chapter of Konoha Public Access Television!

This is shaping up to be quite the tale! I even had to change the story's type from Humor/General to Humor/Drama! PLEASE REVIEW! I want to hear all of your questions and comments! Please? :D

P.S. Please don't send me show ideas.

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