Chapter 19 Play
Finally the day of the celebration of the school's foundation day was in full blast. There were no classes so the students went about to prepare all the things they needed for their respective presentations and booths. The student council was given a break from their duties to take part in their respective class agendas.
Sakura was sitting next to Eriol as they were making sure that the sound system was ready for their play that afternoon after lunch. They were all feeling excited and nervous at the same time. Sakura hold told Eriol what had happened between her and Shaoran before hand so Eriol knew that the play was somewhat a welcome distraction and a way to lay low from going around school. Those who knew about it never spoke of it again. They knew that it was better left unsaid and Sakura didn't need to have to deal with such a thing. They knew that eventually things will even out. It was better if no one mentioned it. Sakura sure didn't so they knew that they shouldn't too.
"I'm nervous." Eriol suddenly said.
Sakura looked at him, quite surprised and a little curious. "Nervous about what?" She couldn't help but ask.
"About you know." Eriol replied as he smiled at her.
Sakura leaned closer to him and said, "Seriously?"
"Yeah seriously."
Sakura leaned back on her chair and replied smiling, "Why Hiiragizawa Eriol…you nervous? After all the times that you went out and performed and all the times that you presented, I'm really surprised that you are nervous."
Eriol laughed as he replied, "Hey look whose talking? You who have always been a cheerleader and have attended a lot of cheering competitions are getting all worked up about your figure skating competition." They laughed together.
Suddenly Tomoyo came to join them. "We've got a problem." She said.
Sakura and Eriol looked at each other. "What's the matter?" Sakura asked.
"Utaro broke his leg and Megumi came down with soar throat. They both can't perform!" Tomoyo quickly said. Sakura and Eriol's eyes flew wide open. It wasn't just a problem. It was a crisis. Their lead characters were out.
"What?" Both Sakura and Eriol exclaimed.
"This is a major problem and we need to find a solution and fast." Tomoyo replied. She was really panicking already.
Chiharu and Naoko then joined them. "So what are we going to do? We can't just cancel." Sakura said.
"That's the reason why I came here." Tomoyo then said.
Sakura did a double take. She had a bad feeling about what Tomoyo had inside her sleeve. "You have to fill in for Megumi and Eriol, you must fill in for Utaro." She then proceeded on to say.
Sakura's jaw just dropped open. Eriol wasn't in much better shape than Sakura. "What? Why me?" They both asked.
"Tomoyo, why don't you take Megumi's place? Surely you can sing better than I can." Sakura said.
"Yeah I can sing but I can't dance. You know it takes me a long time to get a couple of routines perfect. Besides, you have a great voice and might I remind you that you are a natural at dancing so this will be easy."
"But I don't know the script. I know the flow of the story but not the lines."
"That wouldn't be a problem. We will write the lines in a piece of cardboard and you just have to glance sideways at the side of the stage while you act and you can read. It's nothing." Naoko said.
"Yeah you guys. It's not like we all have a choice. This is a last minute attempt to save the show. You guys can do it. Come on. Eriol, you look like Shinzo Mizuhara so you can just you know take it from there." Chiharu then said.
Sakura took her seat. She and Eriol exchanged glances. "I'll do it if you do it." Eriol said.
"And I'll do it if you do it." Sakura replied to Eriol.
"Deal." They both said and shook hands on it.
"Great. Chiharu call everyone at the stage." Tomoyo said as she and Naoko almost dragged Sakura and Eriol to the stage.
"Ok guys, guys listen up!" Chiharu then said as everyone gathered.
"You all know what happened to Utaro and Megumi. Don't worry. Eriol and Sakura have agreed to take their place. There will be a few changes. Guys they will be learning the script in record time as well as the dance steps. Later, we will be providing them with guides during the play. We will be holding up key cards for them. Those in the scene, if there are lapses, try to improvise." Everyone nodded.
Sakura elbowed Eriol. "Uh might I remind you they still don't know your secret? Now's the best time to bring it up." Sakura whispered.
Eriol nodded. "Easier said than done." He whispered back. Sakura smiled and tapped his shoulder. What else could she do? "Um guys…listen…this remains with us ok? Let this be a surprise to the entire school later." Eriol suddenly said as everyone's attention shifted to him. He took a deep breath as Sakura encouraged him.
"Um I didn't tell anyone aside from Sakura well because I wanted a normal life but it seems to me hiding is not really 'normal'. So um…listen…um…I also go by the name Shinzo Mizuhara…and I'm not kidding. So for now let this be the class secret." Everyone listened and was dumbfounded.
No one knew what to say at first. Some even laughed a little. "I knew there was something wrong with you. I guess it really makes it official. Our class really is inclined to music." One male classmate said. With this everyone laughed and were patting Eriol on the back. The girls didn't even giggle. It was as if he had been part of their class that it really wasn't a star-struck thing anymore. They were all surprised but somehow it was to be expected. 2-A did compose the best chemistry of students and who were achievers in their own right.
They only had half a day to rehearse so they quickly got started. Sakura and Eriol's advantages were that they were natural performers, they had been working on the music the entire time so they didn't need much coaching on how to sing or get it down, and they were really flexible. They were taught the different steps for the various dances of the play.
As for the script, they tried to memorize as much as they could. They then decided to have the last practice before lunch where everything except the cue cards was used and the class could breathe a little knowing that they still had a shot to make it work, though they all still felt that it was still going to be a one big gamble. They could only cross their fingers.
During lunch break, Sakura could feel a lot of butterflies in her stomach. Eriol noticed. He couldn't help but smile. "It's going to be fine, Sakura. We're both in it and the class is going to back us up…though I must admit I think I'm saying it to convince myself too. I feel like my insides are turning. I'm really, really nervous."
Sakura turned to him and laughed. Eriol started to laugh too. "I just can't wait for this to be over." She commented.
"Ditto." Eriol said.
Just then Tomoyo came in and brought them their costumes for the opening scene. Both took it and looked at each other before heading to change.
With the theater full with students, faculty and some visitors, class 2-A started their play entitled, I'm Your Angel. Voices of two children filled the auditorium, one male and the other female. "No matter where we go or how much time will pass, I won't forget that I'm your angel who will guide you back home. I promise I won't forget…"
As the statement was ending, the voices changed to that of Sakura and Eriol. Ryu, Kenishiro, Shiho and even Shaoran, Touya and Yukito noticed it. They started to wonder. They knew that Sakura and Eriol weren't playing any major roles. Soon the curtains were raised and it showed two women walking wearing evening gowns and masks.
Cast:
Weiz – Shinzo Mizuhara a.k.a Eriol Hiiragizawa (lead male character)
Anna – Sakura Kinomoto (lead female character)
Kojo – (male, best friend of Weiz)
Siella – (female, first friend of Anna)
Aoi – (male, cross-dresser friend of Anna)
Seiko – (the hopeless romantic friend of Anna)
Other supporting characters and dancers including Megumi (exchanged roles with Sakura)…
(music provided live by other 2-A students led by Utaro (exchanged roles with Eriol); stage manager and costumes design – Tomoyo Daidouji; cue cards holder – whoever doesn't have to enter the stage for a scene just yet)
"Siella, I'm really nervous. I haven't really gotten around to meet everyone yet and now I'm joining the juniors' ball." Anna said as they continued to walk towards the door that led to the ball room. They were late. Siella smiled at Anna and stopped walking.
She then turned to her and said, "It's alright. You are part of the junior class now so you don't have to worry about anything. If you're worried that you haven't met anyone just yet, don't. That's why you are here, to meet people. Will you just relax. You look beautiful so smile. Everyone is nice." Anna seemed reluctant but followed Siella.
Siella was wearing a silk green evening gown dress with a green-blue glittered face mask. Anna was wearing a gold tube evening gown dress and golden mask that only concealed the eyes, all of which were lent by Siella. Her hair was drawn back a little and curled only at the tips. When they entered, it seemed that all the people stopped what they were doing and looked up at them, especially at Anna.
Anna could feel all eyes on her and was really uncomfortable. Siella seemed to notice so she whispered, "There's no turning back now, Anna." She then started to descent the stairs. Anna was frozen in place for a second before she too followed Siella. As they walked, it seemed like the crowd parted to give them way. Anna walked slightly behind Siella. She tried very hard not to run away. They then met up with Weiz, Kojo, Aoi and Seiko.
"Sorry we're late you guys." Siella said.
"It's so much like you to make a grand entrance so we weren't really surprised." Kojo commented. Siella forced herself to laugh and covered her face with her fan. The others smiled.
"Hi Anna. It's great that you made it too." Aoi said as he walked closer to Anna and intertwined his arm on hers.
Anna smiled shyly. "It's nice to be here, Aoi-chan." Anna replied.
Seiko then approached and said, "Oh you are like Cinderella. No one knows you and when you entered all eyes were on you and now you're going to meet prince charming. Haaa…so romantic…" She said. Anna blushed really hard and bowed shyly.
Siella then said, "Weiz, Kojo, this is Anna. She's the new student of our batch. I asked her to come. Anna, these are Weiz and Kojo."
"It's very nice to meet you two." Anna replied.
Weiz got Anna's hand and kissed it. He then said, "On the contrary…it's an honor to meet you, my lady." Anna blushed a little and smiled shyly.
Kojo then shook her hand. "Weiz is really just a show off, if you know what I mean."
Siella commented as Seiko said, "Oh how romantic! That's how my grandparents met and fell in love!"
"You don't have to believe everything she says, Anna. Seiko is just really this hopeless romantic." Aoi whispered. Anna smiled.
The music then started. Kojo asked Siella to dance. As they headed off to dance, Weiz then asked Anna to dance. Weiz offered his hand and Anna accepted.
As Aoi and Seiko watched, Aoi said, "I wonder when someone is going to ask me to dance?"
"Maybe if you don't cross-dress you could ask someone to dance and you'd be dancing right now. Me…I should be asking that question."
Aoi and Seiko exasperated. "I guess it can't be helped."
Aoi said as he cleared his throat and in a more manly voice he asked, "Seiko, would you like to dance?"
"Not a chance. I'm not going to dance with a guy whose wearing a dress and who seems to be prettier than me." Seiko replied.
"I guess you're right…" Aoi said in a more feminine voice. They exasperated again.
As they danced, Weiz smiled at Anna and said, "I hope you don't mind me asking but where did you transfer from?"
Anna looked up at him shyly and replied, "I just moved here from Canada."
"Are you Canadian?"
"No. I'm Japanese. I was born somewhere here. I'm sorry I can't remember. You see, after an accident, I lost my memory. The doctors said that it will take time for me to remember if not at all."
"Oh I'm sorry."
Anna smiled at him and said, "It's alright. My grandfather told me that as long as I have the present and keep my mind on the future, my past will eventually come back to me."
Weiz smiled. He was about to ask another question when the music stopped and the DJ said that they were going to start the count down for twelve o'clock and they would be removing their masks all at the same time.
5…4…3…2…1. A big paper ball was broken apart and confetti started falling down on all of them as they removed their masks. The audience was surprised that the lead was really Sakura and the other who played Weiz seemed to be Shinzo Mizuhara himself. They knew that it could be Eriol but then he wasn't wearing any glasses. He looked more like Shinzo.
Murmurs could be heard from the crowd. Ryu, Kenishiro, and Shiho looked at each other. Touya and Yukito too were surprised. They knew that it was Megumi and Utaro who would be playing the lead.
(scene change)
Backstage everyone scrambled to change the props on stage and the backdrop and to get the stage cleaned from the confetti as the others quickly changed costumes. As they changed, the curtain opened again and revealed a school yard with tables. Some characters were already there and seemed to be conversing amongst themselves.
Soon Anna, Siella, Seiko entered. They had already changed costumes. They then made their way to a vacant table and sat.
"So Anna, are you and Weiz finally going out? It seems that from the moment you two met at the ball, he has been approaching you a lot." Seiko entered.
Anna blushed but then shook her head. "I can't fall in love…I just can't." She replied with a smile.
Siella and Seiko looked at each other. "Why not?" They asked.
Anna smiled and took out a necklace with a half-pendant. She showed it to them and then showed the inscription at the back. It was incomplete. It said, 'I promise t…' She then said, "Because of a promise…I can't remember the promise…you know what happened to me…but somehow I feel that that promise is really special…so I can't fall in love."
"Non-sense. There are a lot of possibilities of what that promise could be. It couldn't be necessarily that you were bound to someone." Siella said.
"Ohhh! A long lost love! So romantic! So you're waiting for him to sweep you off your feet?" Seiko asked. Anna smiled. Weiz and Kojo were on another table.
(instrumentals; introduction of Fallin' Artist: Lea Salonga [Marvin Hamlisch/ Carole Bayer Sager]; Sakura starts singing)
I'm afraid to fly
(lights dim a little and the spot light is on Sakura. She starts to act all love stricken, gets up and walks about being a little dramatic while her friends watch her but the other characters on the scene don't seem to know what's happening and continue on with their business)
And I don't know why
I'm jealous of the people who
Are not afraid to die
It's just that I recall
Back when I was small
Someone promised that they'd catch me
And then they let me fall
And now I'm fallin'
Fallin' fast again
Why do I always take a fall
When I fall in love
You'd think by now I'd learn
Play with fire you get burned
But fire can be oh so warm
And that's why I return
Turn and walk away
That's what I should do
My head says go and find the door
My heart says I've found you
And now I'm fallin'
Fallin' fast again
Why do I always take a fall
When I fall in love
Help me I'm fallin'
Falln' fast again
Why do I always take a fall
When I fall in love
(it always turns out the same
When I fall)
Lovin' someone, losin' myself
Only got me to blame
Help me I'm fallin'
Fallin'
Catch me if you can
Maybe this time I'll have it all
(walks back and slowly takes her seat)
Maybe I'll make it after all
Maybe this time I won't fall
When I fall in love
"So you see I can't fall in love…I really can't." Anna said.
"But you already are." Aoi suddenly said next to her making her jump as the others were taken by surprise too.
"Don't be ridiculous." Anna said as she sat back down and settled.
They start talking and the focus then goes to Weiz and Kojo. They were talking as Kojo got up and said he was just going to drink some water at the fountain.
Weiz nodded. He glanced slightly at Anna. He could see her laughing and talking with her friends. He couldn't help but grin. From under his shirt, he took out a necklace with a half-pendant. Weiz looked at it but his gaze was far. He hadn't noticed that Kojo returned.
"Hey cool necklace. You planning on giving it to Anna?" Kojo asked as he sat next to Weiz as Weiz grinned.
"Not really. I will have to find the one who holds the other half before I can give it."
"Other half?" Weiz nodded and turned the pendant and at the back was written, 'o never forget.'
"What does that mean?" Kojo asked.
Weiz grinned and took back the pendant. "It's incomplete, you idiot. I told you it's only a half a pendant. When the two halves are put together, it will read, I promise to never forget. Got it?"
"So Romeo and Juliet or rather Cinderella and her prince only yours is harder. Where in the world will you find the other half? Maybe she had even lost it already." Weiz smiled and returned the necklace under his shirt.
(instrumental; introduction to Feel your breeze sung by: V6; Eriol starts to sing)
I say, feel your breeze, anytime anywhere in my heart
Feel your breeze never stop walking now oh~
(Eriol gets up and takes center stage; starts the dance number as Kojo then followed as well as other male back up dancers while Sakura and the others remained seated and continued what they were doing; some audience members start shrieking with great anticipation like in concerts)
Kesenai kizu o mata fuyashiteku
Nanka kaze ga shimiteyuku
Hitori idaeteru fuan nara
Ima dare ni mo aru hazu
{the number of wounds that won't vanish are increasing
It's like the wind is piercing me
Those little worries you keep to yourself
I'm sure everyone has some now…}
Kitto yoru wa nagaku
Fukaku shizundeta hou ga
Asahi noboru toki wa
Sou, kirameku hazu sa
{of course the night is long
And you sink down deeply
When the sun rises up in the morning
Yes, it's be gleaming}
Itsuka souzou shiteta mirai to ima ga
Sukoshi chigatteita tte
Yume no tame no namida wa mada kiezu ni hikari tsuzukeru
Zutto kokoro wa kimi o miteru
Mune ni kizanda kimochi de
Towa ni yume o kanjiyou ano natsugumo afureru you ni
{some day the future you dreamed of and now
Will be a little bit different
The tears shed for dreams will keep shining without fading
Your heart will always watch you
With the feelings that tear your heart apart
Feel all of your dreams eternally overflowing like those summer clouds}
I say, feel your breeze, anytime anywhere in my heart
Feel your breeze never stop walking now oh~
Dekinai koto wa nanni mo hai to
Sou omotteiru kedo
Umaku konasenai nichijou ni
Sugu bokura wa tomadou
{there's nothing that we can't do
That's what we thing but
It's hard to swallow in everyday life
And it quickly confuses us}
Kitto yume wa tooku
Sora ni kasundeku you de
Dakeo kaze wa omoi
Sotto noseteyuku kara
{of course the dream is far off
And the sky grows hazy
But the wind softly
Carried our feelings}
Itsuka souzou shiteta mirai ni bokura
Chanto chikazukeru you ni
Kaze ni itsumo fukarete ima koko kara aruiteikou
Mune de musunda kimochi de
Towa ni kimi o kanjiyou kono kisetsu ga afureru you ni
{someday in the future you dreamed of we will
Become closer like we should
Always blown around by the wind let's walk from here on
Your heart will always watch you
With the feelings that tear your heart apart
Feel all of your dreams eternally overflowing like the seasons}
Itsuka souzou shiteta mirai to ima ga
Sukoshi chigatteita tte
Yume no tame no namida wa mada kiezu ni hikari tsuzukeru
Zutto kokoro wa kimi no miteru
Mune ni kizanda kimochi de
Towa ni yume o kanjiyou ano natsugumo afureru you ni
{someday the future you dreamed of and now
Will be a little different
The tears shed for dreams will keep shining without fading
Your heart will always watch you
With the feelings that tear your heart apart
Feel all of your dreams eternally overflowing like those summer clouds}
I say, feel your breeze, anytime anywhere in my heart
Feel your breeze never stop walking now oh~
They all go back to where they originally sat and started to do what they were originally doing before the dance number.
"I will find her, Kojo. I'm telling you, I will." Weiz said.
Kojo smirked and shook his head. "What makes you so sure you will find her? You don't even know what she looks like or her real name. I'm telling you she might not even have that necklace, pendant whatever."
Weiz smirked and replied, "I will know. I can feel it. Her nickname is Angel. Her mother was fond of calling her that so that is what I called her too. I will meet her again. I'm sure of it."
"Whatever you say, Weiz. I'm telling you. Forget this Angel character and focus on Anna. Damn if I weren't taken I would be the one to court her."
"Make sure that Siella doesn't overhear you or you're dead." Weiz said as he got up and exited the stage.
Attention shifted back to Anna and the others. Aoi then exasperated. "I give up. I don't think that I will be able to find my own fairy tale." Aoi said.
Anna, Siella and Seiko started to laugh. "Hey! Being a hopeless romantic is my job!" Seiko said. Aoi mood didn't seem to lighten up.
(intro to Daitan ni ikimashou by Tamaki Nami; sang by Sakura and female classmates playing Siella and Seiko)
(who can make it?)
(Sakura and her two female classmates go to the center to the stage to start the dance number)
Yume wo oikakete itai desu
Dakedo hontou wa tsurain desu
Sore nara ashi wo tomete
Yasunjaeba iin ja nai?
(part sang by Siella)
{you want to keep chasing your dreams
But the truth is it's hard
So why don't you stop
And take a break, then?}
Te ni ireru mono wa hitotsu
Sonna ashita ga chikazuku
Konkyo nante nai kedo
Kesshite akiramenaide
(part sang by Seiko)
{there's one thing you'll get
That future is getting closer
You may not have a place to start from
But don't ever give up}
(other classmates join them in the dance number, male and female)
(I say!)
Daitan ni ikimashou!
Mayowanaide boys & girls
{go boldly!
Without hesitation, boys & girls}
(you say!)
Ganbatte ikimashou!
Negai wa todoku yo hearts & soul
(part sang by all)
{give it your all
Your prayers will be heard, hearts & soul}
Kiai soutou ireta tte
Kanawanai toki mo ate
Tatoe mawarimichi demo
Hitotsu no yume mezashite
(part sang by Anna)
{there are times when it doesn't work out
Even when you've given it all you've got
Pursue your one dream
Even if it's a detour}
(I say!)
Shinjite ikimashou!
Nakusanaide boys & girls
{have faith!
Don't let go of it, boys & girls}
(you say!)
Mae muite ikimashou!
Nanika ga kawaru yo heart & soul
{go forward!
Something will change, heart & soul}
Ima kinou to chigau jibun ga iru
Yume ni chikazuiteru
{I'm different than I was yesterday
I'm getting closer to my dream}
(I say!) oh ohoho ohoh
(we say!) oh ohoho ohoh
Taiyou ga egaita aozora tte tooi ne
Nagasu namida wa kitto yoru no sora ni kirameku
{the blue sky painted by the sun is far away, huh?
The tears you shed will surely sparkle in the night sky}
Tanoshinde ikimashou!
Hikari ga sasu hou e
{have fun!
As you head where the light is coming from}
Daitan ni ikimashou!
Mayowanaide boys & girls
{go boldly!
Without hesitation, boys & girls}
(you say!)
Ganbatte ikimashou!
Kitto todoku hearts & soul
{give it your all!
You'll surely reach it, hearts & soul}
(I say!)
Shinjite ikimashou!
Nakusanaide boys & girls
{have faith!
Don't let go of it, boys & girls}
(you say!)
Mae muite ikimashou!
Kitto ga kawaru heart & soul
{go forward!
It'll surely change, heart & soul}
Boys & girls heart & soul
Daitan ni ikimashou
{go boldly}
Boys & soul heart & soul
Kagiri nai yume e hashire
{run to a limitless dream}
I can! You can! We can!
I can! You can! We can!
Heart & soul
The bell then sounded. They all turned and quickly ran off the stage. (scene change)
Anna, Aoi and Seiko started walking in at a party. People were dancing and having fun. They met up with Siella and Kojo.
"We were starting to get worried that you guys might not be able to make it." Siella said.
"Yeah. Weiz is coming up. Seeing you Anna will take away his nervousness." Kojo said as Anna blushed.
(Eriol came out with a few backup dancers; music and song by Bi Rain, song title, It's Raining)
Dashi ollason mude jomyino nar bichumyon nan jogumshig
Saramdurui hamsogni naui irumur bullo jumyon nan jogumshig
Gangryorhan umagi naui momsoge phojimyon ne gwigaen
(RAIN GO RAIN IT"S RAINING IT"S RAINING)
Thojir god gathun suphigo soriga nar keumyon ne gwigaen
(RAIN GO RAIN IT'S RAINING IT'S RAINING)
{when the lighting lights on me when I'm on the stage I've returned to, little by
Little I'm…
When people's cries are calling my name, little by little I'm…
When the intense music explodes in my body, in my ear there's
(rain go rain it's raining it's raining)
When the ready to burst speaker's noise wakes me, in my ear there's
(rain go rain it's raining it's raining)}
NOW oh LET THE MUSIC CONTROL MY BODY
Umag soge naui iphargwa dari damath gin che
LET IT GO ne momi umjiginun dero gudero
GO LET MY BODY TALK TO THE MUSIC
Saramduri gidarinun ge mwonji
Wonhanun gor arjanha ijen modu boyojwo
{now oh let the music control my body
As if I've left my arms and lefts in
The music let it go to the way that my body moves, just like that
Go let my body talk to the music
You know what the people are waiting for, you know what they want
Now show them all}
Shimjangi thojir god gathi twimyon nan jogumshig
Ne mome phijuri tugowojinun gor nukyo
Magi orumyonso naui du nunur gamumyon ne gwigaen
(RAIN GO RAIN IT'S RAINING IT'S RAINING)
Charmursu obnun jon yuri on mome phojimyon ne gwigaen
(RAIG GO RAIN IT'S RAINING IT'S RAINING)
{when my heart beats as if it's gonna burst, little by little I'm…
I can feel the blood in my body getting hotter
When I close my eyes as the music rises, in my ear there's
(rain go rain it's raining it's raining)
When an unbearable thrill explodes in my body, in my ear there's
(rain go rain it's raining it's raining)}
NOW oh LET THE MUSIC CONTROL MY BODY
Umag soge naui iphargwa dari damath gin che
LET IT GO ne momi umjiginun dero gudero
GO LET MY BODY TALK TO THE MUSIC
Sarumduri gidarinun ge mwonji
Wonhanun gor arjanha ijen modu boyojwo
NOW oh LET THE MUSIC CONTROL MY BODY
Umag soge naui iphargwa dari damath gin che
LET IT GO ne momi umjiginun dero gudero
GO LET MY BODY TALK TO THE MUSIC
Saramduri gidarunun ge mwonji
Wonhanun gor arjanha ijen modu boyojwo
{now oh let the music control my body
As if I've left my arms and lefts in
The music let it go to the way that my body moves, just like that
Go let my body talk to the music
You know what the people are waiting for, you know what they want
Now show them all}
As the people continued to party, Anna got separated from the others. She seemed a little agitated by it. It wasn't like she was used to that sort of thing. It was scary for her. But then Anna felt some one hold her arm. She fearfully turned but relaxed and gave a sigh of relief when she saw Weiz smiling at her.
"Weiz." She said.
He smiled at her and said, "When you are lost, you will always be found. Even amidst a big crowd, I will find you so you don't have to be scared."
Anna smiled at him. "The others are here somewhere."
"Yeah I know. I bumped into Aoi a few minutes ago."
Anna smiled and said, "You were great out there, Weiz."
"Thanks. Coming from you, it really means a lot."
"Come on. Let's get you out of this crowd. I can tell that you are just dying to get away." Weiz said taking Anna's hand.
"It's that obvious huh?" Weiz grinned and led her to a more spacious area (the front of the stage). "I'm sorry. It's not like I don't like going to parties but when I go to places like this, it sort of brings up bad memories." Anna suddenly said.
Weiz looked at her. "You see, about a year ago…my family and I attended a company function. It was my father's company party, much like this one. It was getting late so my mom asked dad to go home. He agreed. When we were on our way home, a drunk driver from that same party crashed into us, killing my parents instantly. I was a lucky to have survived only that I lost my memory."
"And just my luck…the only thing I can remember from my past is that accident. Everything else is just a big blur." Anna said. Weiz took off his coat and placed it around her shoulders.
Scene starts to change and it seemed to have fast forwarded to later that evening when they all have gone home and Anna and Weiz are looking out of their windows, up at the night sky. They hold their respective necklace, their respective pieces of the pendant.
(intro to Sekai no katasumi de [in the corner of the world] by BoA; Eriol and Sakura sings)
Tatoeba kimi ga nakisou na sora nara
Watashi wa habataku tori ni narou
Tatoeba kimi ga kodoko na umi nara
Watashi wa kirameku hoshi ni narou
Kimi o kanashimaseru mono o
Zenbu nuguisaritai keredo
Watashi ni wa nani ga dekiru
Kikasete
(Sakura sings)
{for example, if you cry like the sky
I could become the bird that flaps its wings
For example, if you're lonely like the sea
I could become the star that twinkles
That which makes you grieve
Can be wiped away entirely, but
What can you do about me?
Tell me}
Samayou sekai no katasumi
Afureru omoi fukitsukeru aseta kaze
Sashikomu hikari dakishimete
Semete tada soba ni itai
Kimi to futari issho ni
(both sings)
{we wander about in the corner of the world
The memories overflow, blown by a faded wind
Hold tight the light you've been thrust in
I want to at least be simply by your side
I'll be together with you}
(backstage commentaries:
"They really are amazing." A classmate said. They were watching from the backstage too.
Tomoyo smiled and replied, "Yes. They are. They saved us. Who would have guessed that we are taking it by ear?"
Chiharu smiled and said, "They should have just accepted right out. They do look good together and might I say they absolutely work well together. Hearing their voices…singing…hmmm…it's just perfect."
"Yeah…" They all agreed as they watched the two perform. They were in this dream-like state that it seemed that they weren't part of the play but watching something very light and fluffy on TV or at the movies.)
Tatoeba sora o miagenai n nara
Uka n da tsuki sae kiete yukushi
Tatoeba yume o minai n nara kitto
Chansu wa megutte konai kara
Negai wa namida ni fureru tabi
Tsuyoku tsuyoku kagayaite yuku
Chippoke na mainichi de mo
Shinjite
(Eriol sings)
{for example, if you can't look up at the sky
I'll make the moon rise even if it's vanished
For example, if you can't see your dreams, surely
I'll make it so the chance won't pass
Every request moves me to tears
I'll be strong; strong and radiant
Because in every tiny day
I believe}
Zawameku sekai no katasumi
Daiji na kotoba ga tokidoki surinukeru
Donna ni yami ga tozashite mo
Doko made mo kakenuketai
Mada shiranai ashita e
{in the noisy corner of the world
The valuable words sometimes slip through
No matter how much darkness closes around us
I'll run through it persistently
Tomorrow is still unknown}
Te o hanasanaide
{don't let go of my hand}
Samayou sekai no katasumi
Afureru omoi fukisukeru aseta kaze
Sashikomu hikari dakishimete
Semete tada soba ni itai
Kimi to futari
{we wander about in the corner of the world
The memories overflow, blown by a faded wind
Hold tight the light you've been thrust in
I want to at least be simply by your side
I'll be together}
Awameku sekai no katasumi
Daiji na kotoba ga tokidoki surinukeru
Donna ni yami ga tozashite mo
Doko made mo kakenuketai
Mada shiranai ashita e
{in the noisy corner of the world
The valuable words sometimes slip through
No matter how much darkness closes around us
I'll run through it persistently
Tomorrow is still unknown}
(to be continued…)
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the songs written in this chapter and the next.
Fallin' Artist: Lea Salonga [Marvin Hamlisch/ Carole Bayer Sager]
Feel your breeze sung by: V6 – you can check out the video at YouTube to have an idea on the dance moves
Daitan ni ikimashou by Tamaki Nami – likewise, you can check it out at YouTube to known the choreography
music and song by Bi Rain, song title, It's Raining – this one too, check it out in YouTube if you like
Sekai no katasumi de [in the corner of the world] by BoA
So sorry if there are a few wrong translations in the songs. Hehe. I really did my best. I can understand and write in other languages but transcribing from one language to the other is something I still need to perfect because you really do have to be careful because something might just get lost in translation. ^_^ Well anyway, somehow I hope that you guys enjoyed and please do review. Thanks.
Michiko