EDIT: 9/3/2015
Good morning~ Enjoy your dream?
Author's Corner!
And hello my little roses ~ Router will be installed tomorrow. Just letting you know I removed the prototype Alluring Rose *cough*cough* and re-uploaded it in this bundle. Major editing had to be done. I hope you enjoy it somewhat?
Legend: ' ' are thoughts, " " are characters speaking, *bold* are actions done by characters, italics represent past events/emphasis/memories/mail/text/etc, "bold" for telepathic conversation and the like, and bold italics time skips.
WARNING: May contain OOC, various point-of-view, and possible lemons! P.S. There may be vulgar language, so avert your eyes underage-lings!
III : ESSENCE pt. 1
I look out the window as we drive to the location of the photo shoot. 'I feel like a proctor for an exam'
Today was Saturday, the day Shiki-san will do a photo shoot test run with me to see if he qualifies for the position of ESSENCE's new cover boy. The little recommendation I gave them may have been overwhelming, saying as I never talk about other models. Let alone recommend them for something like this.
"You what?!" they shouted in front of me. I gave them a blank look that said "I already said it once, don't make me repeat myself".
"Nakura-chan, are you really recommending Shiki Senri to be our new cover boy?" the head director of ESSENCE, Kimuragi Shirona, asked me. I just replied with a curt not. She quickly got my gesture. 'I believe I made myself quite clear when I decided to recommend him in the first place...' I trail off in thought.
"Director Kimuragi, I think we should consider this! It's rare enough that Nakura-chan talks about other idols within our outside of the company, but it's even more rare for her to recommend them to us directly," the head assistant Shimizu Ami told her. "I'm quite aware of that, Ami."
"Well, how about we do this instead," Ishida-san started. She then told the two about how we should do a test run to see if he's qualified for the part.
And that's what brought us here.
"Alright, Kaori. We have to talk with President Kimuragi and Ami-san about what we're going to do for the shoot," Ishida-san informed me. I nod and open the door to the car. As I step out, I quickly get reminded that we're outdoors. Grabbing my parasol, opening it, closing the car door and walking over to where Ishida-san waited for me.
"Ah, Yuzuru, Nakura-chan. Come, we have much to discuss before they arrive," the president beckons us. "Yes, ma'am," Ishida-san answers for the both of us.
'As long as we aren't doing it under the stupid sun...'
I was ready to go to the photo shoot test run with ESSENCE.
*sigh* 'I hope it's not outdoors... I get sunburnt easily'
I was halfway down the stairs when I heard Ichijo-san call out to me, "Oh, hey Shiki! Are you going now?" I nod as I continue to make my way down the rest of the stairs. "Ah, wait up! I'll walk you~" he offers. 'He's...happy.' I thought to myself, stopping my self from a chuckle. I notice something in his hands.
"Is that..." "Ah, this? Rima lent it to me a while ago. She wanted to give it to you so that you don't get sunburnt, but I told her I'd do it instead and that she should rest," he told me.
"...I see," I said as I gave a blank look. I took out a box of pocky and grab a stick, offering Ichijo-san one after taking my own. He noticed and chuckled a bit, "No thanks, I'm not much of a sweets fan." I shrugged while biting into the stick I pulled out. 'Suit yourself' We walked out the doors of the dormitory and made our way out.
'I get the feeling someone was watching us...'
We arrived to the location of the photo shoot, but lingered in the car for a little while longer.
'...It's outdoors' I thought to myself, a slight look of irritation making its way onto my face.
"Alright, Shiki. Let's go down and talk to the director about how this is going to work." I nod and get out of the car, quickly making my way to the tent to get out of the sun. 'Thank God' I thought, a small sigh of relief escaping my lips.
"Ah, Shiki-san, Wakana-san, you've arrived!" Nakura-san's manager, Ishida-san pointed out as they walked toward the tent. I notice Nakura-san hiding herself under a parasol. 'Just like Rima...' I thought, letting out a snort.
"...What are you snorting at?" I turned to see Nakura-san already under the tent, no longer using the parasol. "...Nothing." 'That was fast'
"Nice to meet you both. I'm Kimuragi Shirona, head director of ESSENCE. This is the head assistant, my assistant, Shimizu Ami. Over there discussing the set is our head cameraman, Nakajima Yuuji," she pointed to the the van with its trunk open. A man about 5'11" in height stood, giving instructions to the lighting crew. "And over there we have our head coordinator and make-up artist, Satomi Reika and Meiko," she finished while pointing over to a trailer with two ladies standing in front of the open door. 'Twins, huh.'
"Wow...a team of major professionals. This is amazing," Wakana-san stated, truly amazed and somewhat nervous of the turn of events. She must have not known we would be working the company's top staff members.
"But, of course. We're looking for the cover boy of ESSENCE, Wakana-san. It's only natural the company's top staff get a sneak peek of who we're dealing with," Shimizu-san stated. I looked to Nakura-san who was quietly standing beside me. 'She must work with them a lot not to feel the pressure' I thought.
"Anyway," Kimuragi-san started, "I'll explain to you how we're gonna do this. The shoot will be in the middle of the forest for the first part. It'll be in an open area, much like this, but it'll give off a more mysterious vibe, so I want you two to think about that." Nakura-san and I nod. "The second part of the shoot will be at the lake not far from the open area in the forest, so we'll be walking there. We set up a sort of picnic under a full-bloom sakura tree that just happened to be there. It'll give off a more peaceful and serene vibe, so think about that," she informed us. We only nodded in reply.
'That's a lot... *sigh* But I guess, it can't be helped'
"Great. I expect great things from you two, now go on ahead and get ready. Nakura-chan, I still need to discuss some things with you, so if you'd please," she gestured for Nakura-san to follow her. She sighed quietly and complied. I stared at her back as she walked away from the tent, opening her parasol and walking to Kimuragi-san. My attention was fully on her until someone came up to the tent.
"Shiki Senri-san? We're ready for you," Meiko-san informed. "Let's go, Shiki," Wakana-san said. My eyes lingered on Nakura-san for a bit, until I decided to look away and go over to the truck.
"Alright you two, I want to see passion! I want to see sparks! I want to see *breathes* mystical!" Nakajima exclaims.
The two young models stared at the cameraman blankly. 'Can we just get this over with?' the two thought at the same time, inwardly sighing.
"Nakura-chan, Shiki-kun can you go over to that tree? I want Nakura-chan to sit down, back against the tree, and remember to sit lady-like! Shiki-kun I want you to lie down with your head on her lap! Now, imagine. A young man fainted in the forest, awaking to the face a mysterious beauty who had been watching over him as he rested, waiting for him to wake up!" he exclaimed with enthusiasm.
"...Where can I get that sort of enthusiasm," Kaori muttered quietly. "...Too much enthusiasm if you ask me," Shiki muttered as well.
The two models made their way to said tree and posed for the man.
'A young man fainted...' 'A mysterious beauty...' they thought simultaneously, both sighing at the same time.
"Cue the fog machine," Kimuragi ordered. "Yes, ma'am. Fog machine!" Shimizu relayed. Small fog crept its way into the area. "Fan." "Yes, ma'am. Fan!" A fan started up, and a small wind was created in the area. "Yuuji, do your thing."
"Yes, ma'am~" he did as he was told and started taking pictures. The models just posed in silence. But it was different than what Nakajima imagined at first. The teens were acting naturally, and relaxing themselves instead of feeling the pressure of the shoot, being as it was a test for the young lad. 'These two...' Nakajima smirked at the thought and continued taking pictures, without telling the two what to do next.
It wasn't necessary.
Wakana quickly stood next to Ishida and started up a conversation. "That's weird. Why isn't Nakajima-san saying anything?" Wakana asked. Ishida smirked a bit. "That's because...he doesn't need to."
"What do you mean, Ishida-san?" Wakana became confused. Perhaps, she didn't see what was going on. "Wakana-san, what do you see when you look at those two?" Ishida asked the younger of the two. Wakana looked to the teens who were practically doing as they pleased. 'I don't...' she trailed off, deep in thought. Ishida picked up on this and stifled a laugh.
"That is because, Shiki-kun and Nakura-chan are naturals."
"AH! Sh-Shimizu-san, please don't scare me like that," Wakana said shakily. The other two laughed quietly. "S-So, what do you mean by "naturals"?" Wakana inquired. "She means those two are compatible with each other. It's a rare sight to see between models, moreso professionals in any form of business, like acting for instance. They are so compatible that they act on instinct. It's so natural, that the cameraman or director don't have to tell them what to do," Ishida explains.
"Now that you mention it, it was like that when we had that mini-photo shoot last week as well..." Wakana trails off. "I see. So you have noticed," Ishida says.
"I think..."
Wakana and Ishida turn to Shimizu. "I think the spot for cover boy has just been decided," Shimizu finishes as she smiles and looks to the director. The other two do the same, their eyes slightly widening. "The director looks very content with what she's seeing, and the shoot has only just begun. I think we made the right choice by agreeing to this lttle test run," Shimizu says as she smiles to herself. Wakana and Ishida smile as well and look back towards their models.
'...Let's just hope the tabloids don't become too serious' the managers sweatdrop as they kept smiling.
Have a sweet dream~
So much typing. I will put a link of what the models are wearing in the next chappie, and the next chappie will be on the models intake of the shoot as well as part two aka the lake scene.
R&R? Contribute ideas? Gimme advice! It's much appreciated~ Well?
See you in the next night.
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