Chapter 5
The last two chapters have been kind of harsh to Kazu-chan, so in this fifth chapter, I shall try to lessen his troubles a bit and give him a rest… Kazu-chan will again be in one of my newest fanfics entitled: Brown Eyes…I wish you all support it…and Hell's Knight in Tutu will be out next Saturday, so watch for it as well…I am going to give a surprise on one of the latter chapters of this fic, so if you want to know what the surprise is, tune in to this fic… I look forward to it as well…and lastly, I have posted two banners for Japan's Next Top Model in my devart account…check it out if you want to, but don't expect too much…and a deluxe edition picture of Kazuki which I drew will also be posted in my devart account one of these days…kudos to Pyromaniac Kitty, maybe Jubei does like girls; it's just that he likes Kazuki better! Enjoy the read!
"I know that it's too soon, Jubei, but this will be the best option for you to see again."
"Kazuki, you mean everything to me. I don't want to leave you."
"You've sacrificed enough for me, Jubei. Now is the time for me to do this for you."
"I can't leave you like this! I made a vow, didn't I, that I would give my life to you and never leave your side again?"
"Jubei, I know that it is difficult; not only in your part, but in my part as well, but, remember that this is what you need. I can't take seeing you like this everyday; you're having a hard time coping with your condition. And this may sound selfish but-"
"But what?"
"I want you to see me again, to look at me again. And, just this once, please let me do something for you. You mean to me as much as I mean to you, Jubei. I want to protect you as much as you want to protect me."
"Kazuki…if this is what you want, I'll have the surgery and recover soon to see you showcasing your beauty at the ramp. I love you."
" I love you, too."
It's been a week since Jubei left for Germany. Kazuki opened his eyes to the sunlight shining on his bed. It was difficult to sleep without Jubei by his side. It was even more difficult to wake up and find that his dearest was not beside him.
"OI, ITO-MAKI!" a yell was heard from the door of the luxurious hotel room.
"It's so early in the morning! What do you want?"
"Kazu-chan! Today's the start of the show, isn't it? Florencias-san wants to meet you at Honky Tonk. You should prepare now."
Kazuki got up from the large bed and walked towards the bathroom to prepare. He emerged after a while, looking fresh and lovely as ever before. "Why does Florencias-san want to meet me?"
"She told us that she'll be introducing somebody who will work with you to get the drug back. But I must say, ito-maki, it's brave of you to join a contest exclusively for women and pretend you're one of them too. You're going to have to deal with a lot of questioning!"
"I don't mind that. Let's go now. It's not polite to keep a woman waiting."
Ban drove their old beetle till they arrived at Honky Tonk. Seated on one side is Florencias. She greeted the three young men.
"Kazuki, as they had informed you, I am going to introduce you to a person you're going to work with in this assignment. He has not yet arrived, so for the time being I will remind you of what you should do in the job."
"Go ahead, Florencias-san, I will listen."
"Sadly, Kazuki, my request for you to share a room with the suspect was not granted. This job will be more difficult; I know that you know it. But luckily, your room is beside hers. This means that you will have to eavesdrop on her to know what she is planning. Whoever she is planning to drug according to the information you are to gather will be immediately eliminated from the show. You are not to try to barge in at her room to retrieve the drug. This action may raise suspicions. You will just eavesdrop as of this moment. Then, when the finals come, I will signal you to get it back with the help of a professional transporter NSSCA hired." She looked at the front door. "Oh, he has arrived. Come in." The man held a large bouquet of fresh flowers which covered his face. Ginji thought he had seen this man before. "Wait, you're-"
The man slowly placed the bouquet of flowers down the table, revealing his face.
"Good morning, String Master. My, you certainly look beautiful enough to be a model. These flowers are for you, though their beauty is apparently no match to yours."
"A-"
"KA-"
"BA-"
"NE-"
"WHAT? KAZU-CHAN IS GOING TO WORK WITH AKABANE-SAN?"
Kazuki stared at the raven-haired transporter, unable to say anything.
"So, you know each other?"
"I think we do, Ms. Florencias, we know each other enough to accomplish the mission you have for us."
"Well, that's good. I'll see you in the show, dear. You're going to have to make a great impression!"
"Y-yes, I'll do my best, Florencias-san."
Florencias left the bar. Kazuki buried his face on one of his hands. "Does it really have to be this guy?" He told himself silently.
"Do not fret, String Master. I won't do anything inappropriate." He smiled eerily as he finished the sentence. Kazuki became gloomier.
"This is going to be one hard job."
(--about 5 hours later--)
"EVERYBODY! VOTE KAZUKI FUCHOIN! THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST GRACEFUL, MOST LOVABLE, MOST ADORABLE! VOTE KAZUKI FUCHOIN!" Ban and Ginji were outside the venue, handing out posters and flyers which are bearing Kazuki's name and picture. Kazuki looked at the duo, wondering where they got all those pictures of him, in which he did not have any memory of where and when they were shot.
"MakubeX was the one who fixed these up so we'll be able to campaign for you. He even made a video of your campaign commercial; Madoka agreed to play a song for it, too! SUPPORT KAZUKI! SUPPORT THE BEST AND MOST DESERVING! VOTE FOR KAZUKI AND NO ONE ELSE!"
Kazuki smiled at the duo, touched by their full support for him. "Thank you, Ginji-san."
"How about me? You're so ungrateful!" the brown-haired retriever complained.
"Yes, thank you as well." Kazuki was called to go inside the dressing room, where he saw thirteen other contestants. Among them was a dark-haired lady whom Kazuki identified as the suspect. The other contestants saw him come in, and all gave him cold and unwelcoming stares; except for one. It was the suspect who stole the drug.
"Hi. You're the newest contestant, I presume? My name is Akiko Shiroyuki. You really are pretty; I'm pleased to meet you."
"Thank you. You're pretty as well. My name is Kazuki Fuchoin. I'm pleased to meet you, too." They shook hands, and a staff member went in.
"Contestants, you are to pick one piece of these small papers in this container. The number you pick corresponds to the song which you are going to strut in at the runway. There on the other side is the wardrobe section. You pick clothes which you think suit you. You're going to have impromptu modeling later."
The contestants began to whisper among themselves, eager to know what songs they will pick. The others went to the wardrobe section and pick out their clothes. Kazuki picked what was in front of him: a wine red colored spaghetti dress with matching dark purple shawl and drop earrings. It had a plunging back and a pair of silver high heels was prepared to match the regal dress. He sighed, knowing that he would embarrass himself.
Meanwhile, outside of the venue, Ban and Ginji were struggling to go inside and witness the show. The guards would not let them in.
"Why you, bastard! One of the contestants is my sister, you hear me? Kazuki Fuchoin is my sister! Look at this beautiful and stunning face! She looks just like me, right? I'm hot; she's hot! You see that?"
"I'm sorry, sir. We cannot let you in."
"I'm Kazuki Fuchoin's cousin!" Ginji wailed to the guard. "Please let us in!"
"There is nothing we can do, sir. You did not reserve tickets to see the show."
In the middle of the argument, a tall and dark figure walked towards them.
"Excuse me," the smooth voice said. It was Kuroudo Akabane. "I am a bodyguard of Ms. Florencias. These two here are my cousins. Would you be kind enough to let us in?"
"Sorry, sir. You don't have tickets."
Akabane took out a scalpel from his hand and placed its sharp edge to the guard's neck. "Is your life good enough to be my ticket?" The guard shivered and had no choice but to let the three in.
In the venue, the contestants have started to strut their stuff on the runway. The songs were so surprising. Among them were Beyonce's Naughty Girl, The Pussycat Dolls' Don't Cha, and Avril Lavigne's Girlfriend. Kazuki thought that he would be so humiliated.
"Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome, Ms. Akiko Shiroyuki!" The crowds cheered loudly. Everybody seemed to like Akiko so much. She picked Britney Spears' hit song; I'm a Slave 4 U. She was wonderful, and Kazuki grew more nervous.
"Last but not the least, ladies and gentlemen, our additional contestant, Kazuki Fuchoin!"
The audience whispered among themselves, not knowing who Kazuki was.
"Again, ladies and gentlemen, Kazuki Fuchoin!" Still, nobody cheered. Kazuki felt his body go numb with embarrassment. Florencias began to whisper to the other judges.
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! GO KAZUKI! GO KAZUKI! YOU'RE THE BEST! YOU"RE SO SEXY! WE LOVE YOU!"
"G-Ginji-san, Mido-san…"
"Lend me the mike, or I'll cut your neck."
"Akabane-san…"
"All you people, feast your eyes on one of the most beautiful, most stunning, most mesmerizing ladies of this show! Please welcome, Ms. Kazuki Fuchoin!"
The stereo began to play a song. Kazuki picked Justin Timberlake's hit, Sexy Back. He slowly walked to the ramp, and Justin's voice could be heard all over the place. Kazuki did not know what to do. He turned his shawl-clad back to the audience, and as soon as the chorus began, he threw the shawl into the air. The audience raved madly. Florencias smiled proudly at Kazuki. He flipped his luscious brown hair and strike a pose at the center of the ramp. The photographers began clicking their cameras madly.
"Quick! Catch that pose!"
"YOU"RE SO SEXY! YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL!"
The crowds chanted his name endlessly. He walked gracefully around the ramp. He never looked so beautiful, and he never felt so happy. Akiko watched him from the corners with a glum expression.
This is for you, Jubei. I love you.
In the hospital in Germany, Daisuke Chiba turned the television on.
"Your dear friend is already on TV. He looks absolutely lovely. You must be so proud; the crowds are chanting his name."
"I know. It's not a surprise. He's a goddess." I love you, Kazuki.
So there goes the fifth chapter of Japan's Next Top Model: Kazuki Undercover! Continue tuning in and watch out for the "surprise" I'll be giving!
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