A/N: Hello, I hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading.
Disclaimer: I do not own STARMYU or its characters.
Chapter Two: First Friend
Itsuki's POV
"Is there a problem with my choices?" I asked as I was handed my list by tabletop, I was told the problem with it after I said that but I waved it off. "You have your criteria, I have mine" I said before I was reprimanded by Akatsuki Kyoji.
Before he was finished though my brother stopped him getting him to apologize to him. "I chose the ones with the most potential so I was mentally correct when I made this decision" I said looking at my brother.
"Tres bien class rebel! We expect nothing less" I heard Yuzuriha say before Akatsuki relayed his disapproval. "I'll hold you to your word, the ones who'll become Ayanagi's stars are these five" I said giving my list to Tsubasa.
Yuta's POV
I was walking through the hall ecstatic that I got to be on Itsuki's team before I heard the whispers from the surrounding students, I was happy this because I know they aren't the ones who will challenge and humiliate. When I opened the door I saw two candidates, the spoiled child and the musical dreamer.
"Hoshitani!" I heard someone say to my right and saw it was Toru "hey, I told we'd be in Mr. Otori's Star Team" I said smiling at him. "Hello, my name's Yuta Hoshitani it's a pleasure" I said as I stepped forward.
"You do know the ones the council thought couldn't make it are on this team right Kakaeru?" I asked smiling at him. "I may not have been in any music classes before today but I must have some talent or else I won't be able to please anyone" I said looking him in the eyes.
"So you're saying we have no talent ya boor?" he told me making me sigh "where did I sat that? Attitude, punctuality, performance, reaction to pressure, they all decide your future" I said widening many eyes. "You must be lying ya boor because that's not possible" he yelled at me "we'll ask Mr. Otori about that when he gets here" I heard Kaito say making me smile at the name.
*Stretch out your hand as far as it'll go
Tempted by the passionate dream so hot it practically burns
The curtain goes up on the show
Right now I'm flying high in the center of the light!
It'll be a miracle!
If there's something you want
Then yell out that you want it
Words will bring magic
Don't walk, run
Don't run, dance
Chasing your dreams
The best… (That's…)
…Star max! (…star max)
Watch from where you are, and I'll prove it
Open your arms and embrace
These cheers and the swirl of unending applause
Don't just love, be loved!
You have been chosen by God
Flyin' fire bird!*
'Itsuki' I thought glad I can hear him sing since I have yet to, I am glad to see him dance though since I haven't in two years. "Welcome! Team Otori" he said and was about to explain something before Kakeru interrupted him.
When he explained why there was no mistake he stepped in front of me saying I was to start off the introductions. "Hello I'm Yuta Hoshitani, it's a pleasure" I said bowing slightly with a hand over my heart before I could stop it, when I realized what I did I quickly pulled my hand down.
"Toru Nayuki" Toru said before Kaito introduced himself "Kaito Tsukigami, a pleasure" is what he said. "Shu Kuga" Shu said making me smile "Kakeru Tengenji" Kakeru said in a bored tone.
Itsuki started the introductions including the part about the 'Newcomers' Debut Performance' and the final selection which upsets me because I won't be here to become a part of the department. After he explained everything he gave us the 'Ayanagi Academy Murder Case Act 4' script which I'm going to dread performing.
As Itsuki explained the script I didn't want to be a part of it even more, especially when the parts were given out, they seemed fitting for everyone but me. "Perfect" I said in a dead tone since I know I was taken off for my acting.
My acting was terrible, always has been, and I know they could tell from how I overacted much of the play. When the play ended we were complimented but I could hear what we did wrong as well, even if much of it was correct.
"Sorry Shu, I was never good at acting because it was never called for" I told him before I turned around "you guys are very lucky, even if many of your occupations call for this" I said when I noticed Shu smiling at the blank paper. "This is as good as a school play amateur" Kakeru told me when he got way too close.
"I've watched plays, not many, but none of them had improve Kakeru" I said as he walked away. I smiled as Kaito and Shu left knowing that they will make good candidates, especially Shu with his black wings.
Itsuki's POV
"What'd you think?" I asked following my brother "be honest it was interesting" I said when he stopped walking. "Your way is problematic for Ayanagi" he told me but I kept my smile "are you gonna break your word?" I asked ignoring his next words, almost.
"A pointless argument you know" I said hearing what he calls a prayer but I know he's lying when he says it. I was sad when he walked away "I don't want to understand Tsubasa because we have a different fate that I wish crossed" I said watching him leave.
Yuta's POV
"Your acting was wonderful! Mine was terrible" I said mumbling the last part "I might get used to hearing that" he told me making me smile at him. "I'm envious" I heard him say taking me out of my thoughts on how to improve.
"You're so optimistic and a hard worker" he told me making me happy "that's because I have a goal I hope I can reach" I said confusing him. "What is your goal Hoshitani?" he asked me making me smile.
"I was able to come to this school, the same school as him, because he gave me my wings; I want to dance with him or at least dance how he did when I saw him two years ago" I said remembering the dancer, even if Itsuki has a high probability I can't get my hopes up. "I hope you'll get to" I heard him say making me smile "I don't want to cause my first friends trouble" I said smiling at him.
"Yuta-kun" I heard him say making me realize I made a mistake I forgot to fix because I meant team not friends. "I'll train with you… but you have to stay my friend" he told me and it made me ecstatic to hear that.
*Before I knew it, I had gotten a push from behind
And I wasn't just a coward anymore
When I was depressed, your optimism saved me
No matter how small the problem, I want to help
Because you're already my precious friend
Can someone unreliable like me be of any support to you?
Just smiling by your side
Like the sunlight on a clear morning
It reaches deep into the heart
A direct, dazzling brilliance
Even when times are hard, I'll be your strength if you'll have me
'Cause you're my friend…*
"Smiling is the only thing I need Toru, thank you" I said happy that his song is true and that made him smile to.
Itsuki's POV
"You all might change" I said aloud looking at Kaito, Kakeru, Toru, and Shu's pictures before I picked up Yuta's "what will the future bring for you?" I wondered aloud pinning his picture on the board. I heard a knock on my door and saw Kakeru walk in with a serious expression on his face and in his eyes.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing on paper at 2:21 P.M. on March 24, 2016. I hope you like this chapter and will continue reading, I'll see you Thursday.
