Konoha Public Access Television Chapter Seven!
Author's Note: Here we are again, getting ready for the big 'ol Chapter Seven. Looks like we got quite the situation on our hands down at W-KTV. Shino whom has no feelings for Sakura, is now going out with her, and he has to try and get her ready for the show! People backstage are worried that they won't get enough ratings. Are they right? Let's find out in the latest installment of Konoha Public Access Television!
DemonicLorelli, to answer your questions, the main idea for the story is to be an interesting tale of the ups and downs of running a TV station. Exploitation, tempers flaring, love and love lost, all the good stuff. Secondly, if I told you what the pairings are, that wouldn't leave much to the imagination now would it?
Now back to the action with Chapter Seven!
Chapter Seven: Feeling Tipsy
W-KTV Studios, preparing to film Ladie's Table Talk.....
The set is pretty much all done, due to Kiba's outburst, he's been working on it for an hour.
Kiba: .....and this goes here.....and then this.....where DOES this thing go?
Shikamaru: Hey, Kiba!
Kiba turns around, glaring at Shikamaru.
Kiba: What do you want?
Shikamaru: Just wanted to say you're doing a great job on the set.
Kiba: Thanks, now leave. I'm not done yet.
Shikamaru: You sure you don't want some help?
Kiba: I said you can leave.
Shikamaru: Fine.
Shikamaru turns to leave, and Kiba returns to working on the set. Shikamaru thinks.....
Shikamaru: Man, what a douche.
Suddenly, Sasuke comes running up to Shikamaru.
Sasuke: Shikamaru, we're all done outfitting the girls for Ladie's Table Talk.
Shikamaru: Perfect! Kiba's just about got the set finished.
Sasuke: That's good, but we MAY have an issue.
Shikamaru: Oh, what now?
Sasuke: It's Shino again. With all this happening, I'm not sure he can take the stage for Late Night with Shino Aburame.
Shikamaru: Crap, you're right. Who can we get to replace him?
Sasuke: I was thinking Naruto. His.....how should I put it.....'mild ADD' should be good for a late night show.
Shikamaru: Sounds good. They're both in the back, go break it to 'em.
Sasuke: But, won't Shino be a little upset?
Shikamaru: We can stand losing Shino. We only have, what, 4 girls? We got like 8 guys. We can manage. Besides, Shino crossed me. You don't cross me without there being hell to pay.
Sasuke: Very well.
Sasuke turns toward the backstage and walks away.
Backstage, the guys are just relaxing.....
Naruto: Man, did you see Sakura out there? She was SMOKIN'.
Neji: I heard that.
Choji: What about Hinata, huh? Right? Right?
Lee: Yeah, Hinata was strutting her stuff.
Shino: I don't see why YOU don't notice Hinata more, Naruto.
Naruto: .....*Psh* I don't know what you mean.
Neji: Seriously, Naruto, it's been way too long. When you gonna make your move on her?
Naruto: What move? I don't like her like that!
Choji: If you won't make a move, then I might as well!
Naruto: .....
Everyone Else: HAHAHAHAHA!
Sasuke walks into the backroom.
Naruto: Sasuke! Just in time! Cop a squat, have a drink. Relax a little!
Neji: You've been working like a dog for three days man.
Sasuke: I can't stop, I got stuff to do.....
Lee: It can wait! C'mon, relax!
Sasuke: Well, I guess for a little bit.
Choji: That's the spirit!
Shino: Here, have some soda.
Shino throws a bottle of root beer towards Sasuke.
Sasuke: Thanks, man. *Glug Glug Glug*
Shino slowly leans over to Neji.
Shino: Dude, I spiked his drink!
Neji: Really? Oh man, this is gonna be funny.
Shino: I know, right? Pass it on.
Backstage, about 45 minutes later.....
Sasuke is completely smashed. He's talking with a slurr and making an idiot out of himself.
Sasuke: Hey, *Hic* you, you.....what do ya call 'em.....people! Yeah *Hic*, what'sh the matta with you guysh.....live a little..... *Hic*
Naruto: Man, he's completely out of his mind. I wish I had a camera!
Lee: Got you covered!
Lee is holding the video camera from the studio.
Sasuke: Huh.....whashat you got there? *Hic* Ish that one o' dem shpy recordin' devices? Give it *Hic* 'ere!
Sasuke grabs the camera, turns it on, and points it at himself.
Sasuke: Hey, shpy people *Hic*, I'm Sasuke.....and I'm gonna shing *Hic* a little shong for ya......
Choji: Oh, this is too rich! Too bad all the girls are out doing the show right now.
Sasuke: IIIIIIII'M SAILIIIIIIING AWAAAAAAY! SET AN OPEN COURSE FOR THE VIRGIN SEA!!!!
Out on the set, Ladie's Table Talk is being filmed live.....
Ino: .....and what do you think about Tokio Hotel?
Tenten: OHMYGOD they are SO cute!
Hinata: I love their hair!
Sakura: The singer is soooooo hot!
Shikamaru is the one filming, bored out of his mind.
Shikamaru: .....please, kill me now. If I hear another squeal I'm gonna.....
Girls: *SQUEE*
Shikamaru: .....I hate this job sometimes.....
Shikamaru takes a look at the viewers total.
Shikamaru: I can't freakin' believe it. This show alone is getting 100 views. Women.....what a drag.
Suddenly, the studio door opens, Shikamaru looks to see who it is.
Yukie: Hello?
Shikamaru: Oh, hello there! You must be Yukie Fujikaze.
Yukie: Yes, I'm here for the late night show.
Shikamaru: Of course, that'll be starting shortly, if you look over there, that's where the make up is. Get yourself however you want, and meet me back out here.
Backstage.....
Sasuke: COME SAIL AWAY, COME SAIL AWAY WITH MEEEEEE!
All: *Applause and Cheers*
Sasuke: Thank you ladies and gentlemen *Hic*.....now, if you don't mind, I have to get going......*Hic*
Sasuke tosses the camera to Lee, and leaves the room.
Shino: Oh man that was great!
Neji: And it's all on camera!
Naruto: Let's save this footage for when we really need it.
Choji: Sounds good. Don't tell ANYONE we have this until the time is right.
All: Agreed.
Shino: Well, I better get going too. Late Night with.....me.....is starting soon.
Naruto: Good luck, man.
Lee: Give 'em hell!
Shino: Will do!
Shino walks out of the room. At the same time, Ladie's Table Talk just ended.
Ino: Great show girls!
Hinata: That was so much fun!
Tenten: We got so many ratings!
Sakura: I can't wait to do that again!
As Shino walks by the ladies in the hall, Sakura gives him a wink. Shino turns around and pull Sakura away from the girls.
Sakura: Yes?
Shino: Listen, I just want to say, you were great up there. I'm sure you will do fine on Sakura After Dark.
Sakura: Oh yeah, that.....I'm kinda nervous.....
Shino: Crap.
Shino: Don't be! Just know that you'll do great.
Sakura: Did you see those clothes they want me to wear?!? So provocative.....
Shino: .....I think you'll look nice in them.
Sakura: Really? That makes me feel much better!
Sakura gives Shino a hug.
Sakura: You've helped me so much today. If only I could repay you somehow.....
Shino: Just do the After Dark show as best you can. That'll be payment enough.
Sakura: *Smiles* Thanks.
Sakura walks to the back room.
Shino: Now that THAT is taken care of.....
Shino walks to the dressing room, suits up for the show, and meets Shikamaru out on the set.
Out on the set.....
Shikamaru is getting ready for the show to start.
Shino: Alright, I'm ready to go.
Shikamaru: Huh.....what're you doing here?
Shino: I'm ready for the show. You know, Late Night with Shino Aburame?
Shikamaru: Oh, right, of course.....
Shikamaru sees Sasuke stumbling around the studio.
Shikamaru: Excuse me a second.
Shikamaru runs over to Sasuke and grabs him. He whispers.....
Shikamaru: WHY THE HELL IS HE HERE?
Sasuke: Wha???
Shikamaru: You were supposed to tell Shino he's being replaced by Naruto!
Sasuke: Hey, buddy.....I don't hafta take CRAP from you.....
Sasuke is still clearly wasted.
Shikamaru: What the hell are you talking about? What's the matter with you?
Sasuke: What'sh the matta with YOU? HAHAHA!
Shikamaru: Are you high or something?!? We have to do this show!
Sasuke: *Hic*
Shikamaru: DAMNIT. I guess we have to keep Shino.
Shikamaru runs back over to Shino.
Shikamaru: Sorry about that. Get on stage, Kiba already finished setting up. We're starting immediately.
Shino: Okay. Where's the script?
Shikamaru: Oh, right he.....hmmm.....
Shikamaru comes up with an idea.
Shikamaru: Script? What script? This is an improv show!
Shino: WHAT?!? I can't do improv! I need something to go on!
Shikamaru: Well, sorry, I got nothing for ya.
Shino: Crap, crap, CRAP.
Shikamaru: Just get up there! Do the best you can, we have to film SOMETHING.
Shino: Oh this is bad.....
Shino walks onto the stage. Shikamaru thinks to himself.....
Shikamaru: Heh, take that, asshole. This is what you get for crossing me. Once you fail, you'll have to give the position to someone else.
Shino: *Talking to himself* Okay, you can do this, it's not that bad.....
Shino looks around frantically, looking for anything to go on for lines. Suddenly, he sees Sakura, watching from the sides. She gives him a smile and waves at him.
Shino: .....I can do this.
Shikamaru: OKAY, we're going live in 3! 2! 1! ACTION!
Shikamaru's manipulative ways are starting to have an effect on the studio. Shino, with nothing to go on, has to use Sakura's confidence in him he did for her in order to pull off the show. Sasuke's wasted, making a fool of himself, and now the crew has embarrasing footage of him. Will they use the footage against him? Will Shino succeed in the show? Will Sakura maintain enough confidence to do HER show?
Quite the story this is turning out to be! PLEASE REVIEW! Nothing makes me want to write more than knowing that people read my stories.
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