Chapter 20 I'm Your Angel
(dance number c/o Sakura and purely male backup dancers; Atlantis Princess by BoA)
juh mun bada kkeut chen mwuh ga eet sseul kka
da leun moo uhn ga sae sang gwah neun mun yae gi
joo leum we loh olla ga myun bo eel kka
chun sa wa na pal boo neun ah ee deul
{I wonder what is at the end of the far away sea
Its probably far away from being something from this world
Will I be able to see it if I go on top of the clouds?
The children playing the trumpet with the angels}
soop sok uh di en ga gwee leul dae bo myun
oh jik nae gae man gak gae deul lyuh oh neun mok soh li
kkoom eul kkoo neun deut shee nal ah ga bol kka
juh gi no peun got ah moo doh ubt neun sae gae
{If you listen closely somewhere in a forest
There is a small voice that only I can hear
Shall I fly away like a dream?
The place high away, a world without anyone}
*geu luh kae doh muhl dun ji geum gwah
pool li ji mot han na ae soo man eun yae gi ga
dol ah bo go suh myun eun jae boo tun ga
na doh mollae eet go eet dun na man ae bi mil
{*The present that seems to far away
and my countless words that are not yet untangled
When you look back, since some time ago,
There was my secret that I was forgetting without me knowing}
**(waiting na ee jae) kuh buh lin guhl kka
(mwun ga) eel uh buh lin gi euk
(ee jen na ae geu) jak eun so mang gwah
kkoom eul eel chi ahn ki leul
juh ha neul sok ae sok sak eel lae oh yeah
{**(waiting I now am) grown up
(Some kind of) memory that I forgot about
I hope I wont forget my small hopes and dreams
I whisper to the heavens oh yeah-}
kka man bam ha neul ae balk ae bit na dun byul deul ga oon dae na tae uh nan got eet sseul kka
na neun ji goo in gwah da leun got sae suh
nae lyuh on guh la mid go ship gido haet ssuh
{In the black night sky,
In the center of the brightly shining stars,
Is that the place that I was born?
I also wanted to believe that
I came down from a different place than Earth}
repeat *
repeat ** (2x)
woo- yeah woo-
nuh moo na doh joh eun hyang gi wah
baram ee na ae gae loh da ga wah
{The good fragrance
And the wind, they come to me..}
uh neu sen ga na doh mo leu gae
ga man hee deul lyuh oh neun jak eun sok sak im
gwee leul gi ool lee go dool luh bo sae yo
da shi chat gae dwel guh yae yo eet chuh jin gi euk
{Sometime ago, without me knowing,
There was a small whisper
Perk up your ears and listen
You will find it again, the forgotten memories}
na ee jae duh ee sang noh chi jin ahn ah
na ae eel uh buh lin gi euk
ee jen na ae geu jak eun soh mang gwah
kkoom eul eel chi ahn ki leul
juh ha neul sok ae sok sak eel lae
{I dont ever let go again
of my forgotten memories
I hope I wont forget my small hopes and dreams
I whisper that to the heavens}
repeat **
As Sakura and the other guys were dancing for a performance they had, Weiz and the others were watching them. Weiz couldn't help but smile broadly at the performance. But from the corner of his eye, he thought he saw a similar piece of pendant that Anna was wearing around her neck. He tried to look at it carefully. As he looked, he was really surprised that it was the other half of the pendant that he had. A lot of things were going through his head, There was a lot of things he didn't understand. He looked at Anna but then decided to leave for a while
(scene change)
The stage was empty aside from a single yard table. The spotlight was on Eriol. He was deep in thought with the pendant of his in his hand. His mind was racing. Then Sakura slowly joined him and sat next to him. When he noticed that she was walking towards him, he quickly replaced the necklace at his pocket.
"Are you alright? You seem a little upset." She said.
He smiled at her. He shook his head and looked at her. "I was just thinking, that's all. I'm sorry if I made you worry." He said.
She smiled and laughed a little. "Are you really sure you're alright?" He smirked and nodded.
"I love you, Anna." He suddenly said.
She was surprised. He looked at her. She blushed. "Weiz…." She said.
He smiled and replied, "I'm surprised myself that I am able to say it out loud just like that."
She stood up and took a few steps away (towards the audience). She closed her eyes. "Weiz…I can't…I…I'm sorry…" She said and ran off.
He started to run after her but interpretative dancers entered the stage and went in between him and Sakura. He tried to come near her but they prevent him. Sakura doesn't turn back. But it could be seen in her expression that she was torn.
(intro to Star Gazer by Spitz starts; Eriol sings while interpretative female dancers dance along to keep them apart)
Tooku tooku ano hikari made todoite hoshii
{I want to reach that light far, far away}
Hitori bocchi ga setsunai yoru hoshi wo sagashiteru
Ashita kimi ga ina kya komaru komaru
{A sorrowful night being alone, I'm looking for stars
If you aren't here tomorrow, I'll be worried, worried.}
GOMI ni narisouna yume bakari kutsu mo odoreteru
Ashita kimi ga ina kya komaru komaru
{A dream that is about to become garbage, even my shoes are dirty
If you aren't here tomorrow, I'll be worried, worried.}
Tooku tooku hateshinaku tsutzuku michi no uekara
Tsuyoi omoi ano hikari made todoite hoshii
{From above the endless path far, far away
I want these strong thoughts to reach that light far, far away.}
Subete wo kirau osanasa wo kakushi motta mama
Tadashiku kazarareta sekai de sekai de
{I hide within myself a childishness that despises all,
In this world, world, that is properly decorated.}
Ichido kiri no makyuu wo nagekomu netsu no mukou he to
Naite waratte doro ni mamireta DORAMA no ato de
{I'll throw this one magic ball past the heat,
After the drama that is covered in mud, cry and laugh.}
Akasarete iku himitsu nani ka owari mata hajimari
Arifureta kotoba ga karada chuu wo megutte tsubasa ni naru
{The secret will be uneviled, something will end but another will start again.
Words are going all throughout my body and wings will grow.}
Hitori bocchi ga setsunai yoru hoshi wo sagashiteru
Ashita kimi ga ina kya komaru komaru
{A sorrowful night being alone, I'm looking for stars
If you aren't here tomorrow, I'll be worried, worried.}
(scene change; last scene)
Eriol sat with a classmate playing Kojo. They talk about what happened when Weiz confessed to Anna. Eriol played devastates and lost. He really seemed like he didn't know what to do. The classmate was a little empathic. He seemed to understand. He then said that it was a normal thing sometimes. He then went on to say that maybe the reason why she was afraid and told him off because of her condition.
But Weiz knew that it was something much deeper than that. He knew that somehow she knew that importance of the half-pendant and the promise they made a long time ago that no matter where they would end up or what will happen, they would always find each other and bring each other home. They were each other's guardians…the other's angel.
(intro to Lovers Again by Exile; sang by Eriol)
hatsuyuki ni zawameku machi de mioboe no aru sukai buruu no mafuraa
furuimuita shiranai kao ni utsumuku
{On the first snow on this rustling town, I notice a sky blue scarf
When I turn to see a stranger's face, I hang my head down}
ano hito ga heya wo deta kara kono taikutsu na machi ni nidome no fuyu
boku wa mada omoi no honoo kesezuni kusubutteiru
{Since you have left, it's the second winter in this tedious town
The burning feelings I have still smolder, never fading}
hitori de wa aishiteru akashi sae aimai de setsunai dake
futari de wa yasashiku mimamoru koto tsudukerarenai
{All alone, the proof of love is covered by an obscure pain
Together, we can't continue kindly looking over each other...}
mou ichido aitai to negau no wa itami sae itoshii kara
tokimeki wo nakushita eien yori atsui setsuna wo...
{My wish to meet once again is more lovely than the pain
So I'd rather have one hot moment than an eternity of lost memories}
sayonara wa boku kara tsugeta koukai naraba nando shita koto darou
jikan dake makimodosetara ii no ni
{Ever since I said goodbye, I've regretted it so many times
If I could only turn back the time}
guchibiru wo usuku hiraite mou heiki yo to tsubuyaita ano hito
tsuyogari to hontou wa kizuiteita yo kono boku demo
{As your lips slightly open, you whisper ;I'm fine;
Even I realized it was just a bluff of courage}
hitori de wa aisareta kioku sae hakanakute munashii dake
futari de wa omoi atatameru imi mitsukerarenai
{All alone, the beloved memories are covered by a miserable void
Together, we couldn't find the warm meaning of our feelings}
mou nido to anna ni dare ka no koto aisenai sou omotteta
demo ima wa jounetsu ga me wo samasu yokan ga shiteru...
{I thought I could never love anyone again
But now I have a premonition of my passion awakening}
if i ever fall in love again mou ichido meguri aettara
sono te wo hanasanai mou mayowanai sa
i just don't know what to say to you kotoba ni dekinai mama de
omoi wa afureteku get back in love again
{If I ever fall in love again, If we could meet again
I won't let go of that hand or lose my way
I just don't know what to say to you, Without saying a word
My feelings are overflowing, Get back in love again}
mou ichido aitai to negau no wa itami sae itoshii kara
tokimeki wo nakushita eien yori riaru wo ikiru...
{My wish to meet once again is more lovely than the pain
So I'd rather live in reality than an eternity of lost memories}
mou nido to anna ni dare ka no koto aisenai sou omotteta
demo ima wa jounetsu ga me wo samasu yokan ga shiteru...
{I thought I could never love anyone again
But now I have a premonition of my passion awakening}
(scene slows down and lights slowly dim but the spotlight doesn't leave Eriol as he stood and walks around the stage; others were preparing to clear the stage; Eriol continued to walk and soon would meet up with Sakura; they would stand in front of each other, looking at each other no really saying anything)
[backstage:
"Tomoyo, Chiharu, we have a problem!" Naoko quickly said. They turned to her.
"The last page of the script is missing! The last scene is hanging! What are we going to write to wrap this play up? If we don't come up with something soon, we will end up with much dead air time and they would all notice that there's something wrong!" Naoko quickly said. She was obviously panicking.
Tomoyo got the pen from her and quickly started writing. She then said, "There's no time. Chiharu just write what I'm writing in the other and let's quickly hold it up so that they know what they are going to do."
As Chiharu and Naoko read what Tomoyo was writing, their eyes flew wide open. They were speechless. They knew that Sakura would kill them after the play but they really didn't have a choice. They then quickly held the board up so that Eriol and Sakura could read.]
(Sakura and Eriol pretended to be looking at each other when in fact they were looking past each other and started to read the last key card for the play. They both were stunned but kept their reactions in check because they knew that they were still in character of the play. What? You have got to be kidding me? Sakura told herself. It seemed that Eriol shared the same thought. The cue card read, 'last pages of script missing…improvise and kiss..')
Eriol and Sakura looked at each other. They blushed. Sakura quickly turned away. Improvise? Right like that's easy. Sakura told herself.
"What's the matter?" Eriol then said.
"Huh? Um I'm sorry, Weiz. I really can't." Sakura replied.
Basically they were saying whatever it was that popped into their heads. "It's because of the pendant isn't it?" Eriol asked.
Sakura acted stunned. She turned to look at him in surprise. "How…how…did…you…" Sakura started to say.
Eriol smiled and took out the other half. He then took the necklace from her and said, "I promise to never forget. I never did, Anna. How can I forget you? Did you really think I would just blurt something out if I wasn't sure? I already knew who you are when I saw your necklace when you danced, Angel. You are my angel."
Sakura then acted as if her head hurt from memories trying to break free from her mind. Eriol immediately acted all concerned. "Anna, are you alright?" He asked.
"I…" Sakura answered then looked up at him. "I remember now…everything." She said.
Eriol smiled at her. They were looking at each other. Were they really going to kiss? They both seemed to freeze.
Sakura then turned again. She closed her eyes and blushed. "You are not alone anymore, Anna."
Sakura gulped inwardly. What am I supposed to reply to that? Come on, Sakura, think! Think quickly! She closed her eyes again and said, "I know it's just…I've never kissed anyone before…" Nice way of blurting it out, Sakura…way to go…NO! You could have come up with something better than that line! Sakura told herself.
Eriol smiled and said, "I've never kissed anyone before either." Are we actually going to have to do this? Eriol told himself.
"Yeah well I don't have breath mints with me so can I ask for a rain check?" Sakura suddenly said. Eriol could have laughed but instead allowed himself to smile. Here goes nothing… He said to himself. Everyone at the backstage were all eyes as the audience were. Tomoyo, Chiharu and Naoko held the other's arm. They were really on edge.
Eriol held Sakura on her shoulders and whispered as he turned her to face him, "Anna…"
Sakura allowed herself to follow. But as she turned she found herself locked lips with Eriol. For a split second, everything was a standstill. When they broke off, they looked at each other and really blushed. Eriol smiled and said, "You didn't need those breath mints after all."
Sakura smiled and said, "Yeah…I guess…but you do…" Eriol was a little stunned. "I'm kidding." Sakura then replied laughing as Eriol started to laugh along with her. She then wrapped her arms on his neck and said, "You're for real, right?"
Eriol wrapped his arms around her waist and smiled at her. He then said, "Yes. I'm for real."
They acted that they were going to kiss again when the curtains finally closed. They quickly let go of each other and started to run. The others were looking and grinning at them as they quickly got their first costume and ran to change while the recording of the children's voices earlier was played and the music started. They were to sing the last song of the play. The powerpoint presentation was playing along too as the music started and revealed the names of the students of the class, their roles and their picture along with the music.
(I'm Your Angel by Celine Dion and R Kelly)
No Mountains too high, for you to climb
All you have to do, is have some climbing faith, oh yeah
No rivers too wide, for you to make it across
All you have to do, is believe it when you pray
{Sakura sings}
(one by one the students walk on stage along with their faces, names and roles are displayed on the powerpoint presentation)
And then you will see, the morning will come
And everyday will be bright as the sun
All of your fears, cast them on me
I just want you to see...
{Eriol sings}
I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel..
{Eriol and Sakura sings}
I saw the teardrops, and I heard you cry
All you need is time, seek me and you shall find
You have everything and you're still lonely
It don't have to be this way, let me show you a better day
And then you will see, the morning will come
And all of your days will be bright as the sun
So all of your fears, just cast them on me
How can I make you see...
I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel
{Eriol and Sakura walk out on the stage and walked to each other before Eriol extends a hand to Sakura (which she takes) and they head to the front and center of the stage; Sakura and Eriol's pictures are shown together and what was written were Sakura Kinomoto as Anna Shinzo Mizuhara a.k.a Eriol Hiiragizawa as Weiz}
And when it's time to face the storm
I'll be right by your side
Grace will keep us safe and warm
And I know we will survive
And just when it seems as if your end is drawing near
Don't you dare give up the fight
Just put your trust beyond the sky...
{second voices either Sakura or Eriol}
I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel
{entire class with Eriol and Sakura singing}
I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel
Everyone in the audience stood and clapped. Class 2-A got a standing ovation. It seemed that they were able to cover up a crisis. When the curtains closed, it was really a big relief for Sakura and Eriol. It seemed that their ordeal was over. It wasn't what they signed up for but at that moment, it no longer mattered. They made it. Everyone started to celebrate.
Sakura and Eriol looked at each other and smiled. It seemed that they were really sharing the same sentiments and thoughts at the moment. Without even thinking about it, they hugged which brought a lot of cheering and teasing from their classmates. They blushed a little when they broke off. People started to pat them on the back.
"Ok, what happened to the last scene? How did the last page get lost?" Sakura finally asked as Tomoyo, Chiharu and Naoko approached them. Eriol wanted to know too.
The three smiled and said, "It doesn't really matter now does it? The play was a success. But I do admit that for a moment there we were all on our toes. Not one of us could blink when you two started to improvise."
Sakura and Eriol shook their heads. It was unbelievable. They got away with it and there wasn't much Sakura or Eriol could do about it.
"I guess your secret is out now, huh, Eriol?" Sakura then said.
"I guess so. It's going to be a little rough and crazy for awhile." Eriol answered.
Sakura smiled and then commented, "Well that's nothing to what people are going to do to me. I think a lot of girls in this school hate me now because of that last scene. To be kissed by a pop star, yeah, it's going to take awhile before people could forget that one."
Eriol started to laugh. "Don't worry. Stick around me and nothing will happen." He offered.
Sakura smiled and said, "To you probably nothing much will happen, but me…I don't even want to think about it. It wouldn't be so bad if you weren't handsome, talented and popular but I guess nothing can be done but face the music." Eriol grinned.
(to be continued…)
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE SONGS IN THIS CHAPTER
BoA- Atlantis Princess (check out the video of this one in YouTube. The choreography is awesome and well it will give you an idea how Sakura danced to it)
Spitz – Star Gazer
Exile – Lovers Again
Celine Dion and R Kelly – I'm Your Angel
Ok now the play is over and another relationship in Sakura's life just got interesting. Hmmm. Anyway, if the translations of the songs are a little rough and have wrong grammar, sorry. Hey it's not easy translating from Japanese or Korean since their language is very different from some of English writing rules. Please do review and be lenient. Don't be too harsh. Thanks.
Michiko
