Chapter 58: A Forbidding Reward

Sakano stared at Tohma for a long time when he said, "The kid is too young for even this consideration—"

Tohma crossed his arms and said, "I will do anything for this Allens-san. His voice still rings in my head…those songs. I either want the rights for the lyrics or him. You are the president of N G Productions now, Mr. Sakano. I expect you to be hounding Usami-san for reasons why he is hiding a talent like that in his house."

Sakano moaned and said, "Fifteen, didn't you see that on his immature face? He is only a child!"

Tohma snarled, "He sings better than Shuichi! I want his voice under our label…if he sings for anyone else. I will personally sue you for all your pathetic worth." He stood and fixed his top hat. Tohma put on his fuzzy-collared coat and finished, "I expect you to call me from tour with results, Sakano. I want—"

The phone rang as Sakano tapped the button to say, "yes, Kallie-san?"

Kallie said, "Usami-san is on line four, and he says he must speak with you."

Tohma removed his coat and sat back down. He said, "Speak to him, and remember what I said."

Sakano moaned and said, "Kallie-san, put Usami on please."

Tohma took deep breathes as he made a motion to keep silent about him in the room. He crossed his arms and watched Sakano.

Sakano put Usami-san on speaker phone as he said, "Good day Usami-san, I was hoping to speak to you about Allens-san."

Usami said, "What does my little brother mean to you, Sakano-san?"

Sakano sighed and stared at Tohma. Tohma arched a brow and motioned to continue. Sakano sighed and said, "I would like to speak to him, or will you relay this message to him for me?"

Usami snarled, "Mio and his voice is not for sale."

Sakano said gently, "I do not want to buy Allens-san or his voice. I just want to speak to him about his music."

Usami snarled darker, "I know your type. You go to small parties and steal youth to destroy their dreams by making them believe you give a crap. You force ideas, make them believe in money, make them waste their money, produce music that does not mean a thing, and then you dump them if they do not sing to your standards…I hate people like you."

Sakano opened and closed his mouth. He looked at Tohma, who was fuming, but Sakano…felt this was wrong. He did not want to continue, but he said not in his free will, "isn't being an author, for the first couple of books, the same thing as you described?"

Silence filled the room. Sakano closed his eyes and slowly opened them to a smiling Tohma. Usami barely breathed on the phone as he slowly said, "you…are so cruel, Sakano-san."

Sakano felt that blow like an arrow into his heart. He never liked being like this…cruel and harsh to singers. After the meetings, he became silent and sometimes cried in his sleep. This was never him…it was always Tohma influencing him into this mess. He gave in every time and made bad choices…he did not want to do this. His heart was never into being a president of entire CD productions.

Tohma motioned Sakano to continue more as his smile glistened. He looked extremely pleased about Sakano's acting…

Sakano sighed and said, "Business…is business, Usami-san."

Usami sighed and said, "you have twenty minutes then Allens-san needs to go to school for a field trip. Be sure to be fully honest and…if you even dare force silly dreams down his ear. I will personally sue you and destroy your company. Do not forget that the Usamis has fixed your building eight times…enough to hurt your company a bit if things get rough. Understand?"

Sakano silently gulped and said, "I swear to be formal and honest, Usami-san."

Usami snarled and said, "Mio…be sure to tell me everything after they hang up with you. Just listen, do not say yes to anything."

Mio snickered and said, "I will not... Good Morning, Mr. N G Productions' President. How can I help you today?"

Sakano turned to the phone with a smile developing on his face. He felt new warmth from this kid…a new, wonderful feeling that he felt during that party in November as well. Mio Izumi Allens…what kind of boy is he? Not many new singers could get Sakano this comfortable… Shuichi too had this talent too, but Mio was a breath of fresh air…also his voice. Tohma was right by the song never leaving his head…Sakano could still hear it when he listened to Mio's voice on the phone. The music came back slowly…like he was hearing again for the first time…

Mio snickered again and said, "Are you alright?"

Sakano gulped loudly and said, "Yes…yes! Sorry! I was…remembering your songs…from November. Do you remember the songs well?"

Mio replied, "Do you mean Mixed Nuts and Riddle This?"

Sakano nodded and sat more comfortably. He said, "I never heard music like yours; I would like to first congratulate you for making me. As a president of a music company, making me believe that talent can be still found to make me breathless."

Mio breathed for a few seconds and slowly said, "thank you…Mr. President, for that lovely compliment."

Sakano smirked and said, "No, thank you for singing."

Mio sighed and giggled breathlessly. He said, "Well, can I have your name? I would like to address you properly."

Sakano blinked and said, "Sakano-san."

Mio sighed and said, "Your name…it sounds so peaceful. Sakano-san, why do you sound distraught?"

Sakano stiffened and said honestly, "what do you mean?"

Mio said, "You sound distraught because…you sound like you are acting for another person. Are you the true president of N G Productions, or is there another figure head?"

Sakano paled as he turned to Tohma…Tohma's face was devoid of emotion as shock built on his face. They stared at each other as Sakano said slowly, "no…it's only me."

"Liar." Mio said as the room filled with silence once more. Sakano shifted uncomfortably as he turned to the floor. Tohma kept silent as he shifted as well. Both men looked at each other again and nodded. Sakano had to continue…

Sakano said, "I…have a fellow associate that helps me to find new talent. But I am—"

"Tohma Seguchi, right?"

Sakano gasped and covered his mouth. He tried to not sound shocked, but Mio replied with a low chuckle.

Mio said, "I should have known…Mr. Seguchi would never abandon his company. So, Mr. Seguchi speaks up. I would like to hear you too."

Sakano turned to Tohma as Tohma said, "Hello Allens-san, not many new singers knew I was in the room while Sakano spoke to them. Not every time I am available for the meetings, but I wanted to speak to you about your songs."

Mio said, "Then speak, so I can hear you, sir."

Tohma snickered and said, "Dear lad, you are way too smart for your own good. This could get you into some trouble…"

Mio snickered and said, "I have seen trouble many times, but I always face it with a smile and song. I rather live than hide my talent."

Tohma smirked as Sakano watched them and lowered his hand. He said, "Allens-san, can we cut to the chase? Sakano is the true president of the company, but I will keep sending him requests for new singers. And I want you to be the next hottest singer in Japan… Are you interested?"

Mio said instantly, "no."

Tohma sat back and blinked quickly. He took a deep breath and said, "Allens-san, do you understand the fortune and the popularity you are denying yourself? This company can get you far, but answer me…why deny the pleasure of becoming the next big star?"

Mio said, "I sing for myself and others…if I sing for you. Then I sing for a label and many more who might hate me, I rather sing for friends, family and others who enjoy music. I can produce music and develop songs on my own, thanks."

Tohma blinked and said simply, "are you satisfied with all that work? You will never get popular on your own."

Mio said simply, "this is my passion, Seguchi-san. I put all my effort for a craft of art for others to hear. I rather not join your company, besides, I am only fifteen. My brother and mother own my signature until I am eighteen."

Tohma said, "Age is meaningless to me if I say you have talent. I say you can go very far; possibly farther than Shuichi Shindou…can you imagine it? Singing in front of millions, the money, and the parties…as a teenager, you get a limited amount of time and cash from family and after school. I can give you so much more."

Mio said, "But you do not own the company, sir. Sakano-san does. Why do you speak for him while he stares at the phone?"

Tohma's mouth opened and closed in shock as he shifted in his seat. He took a few deep breaths and said, "I…can interfere when needed, Allens-san."

Mio sighed and said, "People like you sicken me. You are exactly what my brother said since you are like sharks. You bite and make singers bleed to your standards. Unfortunately, you have to work harder than that to make me sing for you. Money, parties, and fans…please bore me to death. I have friends, family and plenty of fans on my own. Can you do better or not?"

Tohma stiffened as he opened and closed his mouth again. He blinked as he motioned Sakano to continue.

Sakano sighed and said, "Allens-san…I never wanted to call you."

Tohma glared at Sakano as Sakano looked at Tohma. They shared a staring contest for a few seconds as Sakano said, "I told Seguchi that you are too young to be forced into this life…but he refused to listen. I do not want you to sell yourself or your songs to us. Good day—"

"WAIT!" Mio yelled as Sakano stiffened at hanging up on the kid.

Sakano said, "You denied—"

"I denied Seguchi, but you…you sound like a true business man…with a heart." Mio said slightly breathless from his yell.

Sakano blushed slightly and said, "What do you want? I am not going to keep wasting your time if you refuse our label."

"I will sell you one song…but this song is not the ones I sang in November. This song…is very emotional for me. I could never make background music or make the song to fit the true mood of the song. Please…I trust you. I want you to pick the group and allow them to sing my song. I do not care if my name or money, after the song is published, is given to me. I want this song to be heard…everywhere. This song has to be heard. Please Sakano-san…I need you to hear this song and help me to allow the world hear it too."

Sakano blinked and said, "I…would be honored to buy this song I will pay your fifty thousand for this song."

Mio gasped and said, "You have not even heard the song yet…also is that a bit much? I am only fifteen…after all."

Sakano smirked and stared at the phone. He said, "I trust this song is just as wonderful as the other two you performed. Now then, we will start the delegations in a few weeks. Since you are on Christmas break, I will allow you to have your fun. I will speak to Usami-san after about the proper signatures and paperwork; also I will discuss your part later on. Alright?"

Mio gulped and said, "Wow…I am going to have one of my songs on the radio…but are you sure?"

Sakano smirked brightly and said, "You seem different than before…why is that?"

Mio said simply, "Seguchi is a man of business and never takes no for an answer. You, on the other hand, are new to the business and take it to heart every time you have to be an asshole. I can hear it in your voice; your faith in your business savvy is low. But when you are given confidence and a teenager that likes you…you glow with impressive business savvy. I am glad that I agreed to this."

Sakano blushed fully and said, "thank you as well for agreeing to this."

Mio said, "I trust you will pick an excellent group to sing my song, until then…I have to go. Sorry, but I am going on a skiing trip with my school. Please do not call my brother unless I am home, okay?"

Sakano nodded and said, "Agreed, have a nice trip."

Mio snickered and said, "Thanks, bye." He hung up as Sakano hung up as well.

Sakano turned pale instantly as he slowly looked into Tohma's…smile. He blushed again as Tohma was smirking and looked comfortable in his chair.

Tohma said, "Well, this is very interesting. I never saw you take care of things like this before…like that time you punched me. You are very surprising, Sakano-san."

Sakano smirked weakly and said, "Can you tell Ryuichi that I will have him or Shuichi sing this song…depending on the song's meaning and how the song will be developed."

Tohma nodded and stood. He said, "I will relay the message." He put on his coat and said, "Sakano…keep up the good work. This company will do well if you keep talking like you did with that kid. Good day, Mr. President." He bowed to Sakano and walked out the door.

Sakano gulped and pushed up his glasses. He slumped into his chair as his heart raced with glee. His old boss gave him a compliment! He hired a lyric writer without Tohma's help! His hands curled into fists as he punched the air and squealed, "I ROCK!"

"You are an interesting one…" A voice said at the door as Sakano stalled and turned to the door.

A young man, late twenties, with long gray hair and yellow eyes stood at the door. His attire was basic as his cat tattoo shown on his right arm. He said, "Are you Sakano-san?"

Sakano blinked and said, "yes…but who are you? Kallie-san, why didn't you…" He tried to call his secretary, but the phone rang out in fuzzy connection…

The man closed the door and locked it. He said, "I am yours for the next…few minutes or hours, depending how much you want me."

Sakano gulped hard and said, "What are you talking about?"

The man slowly approached as Sakano rolled his chair to the wall. Sakano stiffened as the man said, "you can call me Neko…I am your prostitute for the hour."

Sakano's eyes enlarged as he breathed, "I…did not…call for…a prostitute!"

Neko smirked and lowered to Sakano's member. He rubbed Sakano's pants as Sakano pushed him away. Neko smiled darkly and said, "I cost a lot of money from my employer…please do not stop me until you erect."

Sakano turned purple both from anger and embarrassment. He snarled, "who the fuck sent you?"

Neko snickered and crawled closer as he licked his lips. He said, "my employer only wants you to feel good…he says that you needed to get laid badly, so…here I am to elevate your sexual urges…common. Let me touch your dick."

Sakano kept dodging Neko, but he slowly got trapped into a corner. Neko sat in front of the chair as he looked at Sakano's gray pants… Sakano shivered and tried to push Neko away. Neko stood and shoved Sakano down to the floor.

Neko quickly got on top of Sakano's legs as he unzipped Sakano's pants and gripped Sakano's penis to make Sakano still… He said, "I am clean…relax. I want to make you feel good, but if women are your thing…sorry. You have a man sex under your belt, possibly, your next girlfriend could be turned on by it. I dated a few guys that their next partners enjoyed the fact that I made their boyfriends have sex with me."

Sakano gasped for breath as he shivered and gasped and moaned in confusion. Neko started to rub his scrotum and licking his lower end… Sakano tried to remove Neko, but he gasped when Neko grabbed Sakano's penis as revenge to keep Sakano still… When Sakano was still, Neko resumed his licking and touching of Sakano's lower end.

Neko slowly moved his mouth upward as he unbuttoned Sakano's shirt and removed his tie. He rubbed as Sakano turned red and groaned.

Sakano stared at Neko's satisfied face as he gasped, "please…don't do this to me or yourself…this is not right…"

Neko blinked and said, "relax…I have done this a few times…artists get hungry, you know." He lowered onto Sakano and resumed his licking and roaming his hands over Sakano's body.

Sakano gasped and twisted under Neko. He shivered and said, "I…can hire you! Please…do not get this guy's money to…AHHHH!"

Neko nibbled Sakano's nipple and said, "relax I said…and no. I am not a singer…I am an artist…" His hands…Sakano was losing resistance…Neko rubbed so deeply and so seductively…Sakano moaned and opened up more.

Sakano groaned and twisted as he gripped Neko's back and moaned. He shivered and started to sweat…as his body shivered from pleasure and slowly gave in more and more. Sakano panted hard as Neko slowly traveled his mouth up and down Sakano's body…the pleasure was so damn…Sakano did not want to think. As he just allowed Neko's mouth to enter his, Sakano kissed Neko back.

Neko licked his mouth deeply as Sakano wrapped his arms around Neko. They shared a small, seductive kiss as Neko removed his mouth and continued to suck all over Sakano.

Sakano rolled his eyes back as he moaned deeply in pleasure. He felt good, confused, and…his body was giving more and more…as he started to feel different around his penis area. His face reddened as he moaned and twisted when Neko pumped his hand over Sakano's member. Sakano gasped and gripped Neko's shoulders. He groaned and moaned as he felt his member hardening…he yelped in pain as he released some come into Neko's hand.

Neko smirked and looked at his hand. He licked it as Sakano blinked a few times. His mouth slowly licked the rest of the come off his hand as he lowered to Sakano's member and wiped the come off…

Sakano gasped and twisted as Neko finished his cleaning duties. Neko climbed to Sakano's face and said, "You satisfied or need more?"

Neko smirked as Sakano turned away. He went to Sakano's ear and said, "My employer…think about it…I came right after who just left…right?"

Sakano stiffened as Neko stood. He turned as Neko walked away; Neko turned and winked at Sakano.

Neko said, "Miss me, Sakano-kun." He licked his lips and slowly closed the door.

Sakano moaned as he turned away…he felt this might be the beginning of war between this employer and himself. He did not like being used…for work or sex. Sakano snarled, "This is not over yet…Tohma Seguchi…"

A/N: Sakano is from Gravitation…just so fans will know XD He has a small part as the manager of Bad Luck to president of N G Productions…but Gravitation fans would know that. Just for newbies, enjoy this little comment.