Sorry if I have written Tezuka [I'm used to calling him that] a little different but I wanted to show that Tezuka has a soft side for his sister and he does smile…just not a lot.
"It'll all be ok my little star." my Okaa-San said as she rubbed my shoulders in an attempt to comfort me. "Just concentrate on your music and everything will be fine. I've heard you and you sound beautiful. You'll be just fine."
"Arigato Okaa-San." I thanked as she smiled and left my room.
I sighed and looked at myself in the full-length mirror in front of me.
My brunette hair was down and slightly curled at the bottom. I wore a crème colored dress that reached my knees and had a light gold color ribbon wrapped around my waist that was four inches wide with two light gold straps around my shoulder to hold up the dress. The dress was tight around the torso and more free and loose for the bottom part of the dress and I also wore a pair of simple light gold half inch simple strap heels. I still had a bandage over the scab that I had gotten a few days ago but you could only see the bottom part of the bandage since the dress covered up the rest of the bandage. As for jewelry I had on my Obaa-San's pearl necklace that she had given to me for my twelfth birthday, a simple silver bracelet on my left hand and my Obaa-San's wedding ring my Oji-San gave me today. He said it was good luck and that m Obaa-San would want me to have it. I felt tears prick my eyes causing me to quickly blink them away. I was wearing makeup and Okaa-San would scold me if it started to wash away. I took in a deep breath and grabbed my violin case that had my brand new violin in it along with my black bridge coat. I exited my room and walked down the stairs to meet my Okaa-San, Otou-San, and Oji-Chan.
"Come on Hoshi. We must not be late." Okaa-San said as we headed into the car.
I nodded my head and looked at everyone's outfit. My Okaa-san wore a long and elegant lavender dress that made her look beautiful and white heels to match. My Otou-San wore a simple black tux while Oji-Chan wore a traditional blue kimono with white rhombus designs from the bottom and fading up. We all got into the car and Otou-San started driving. It was sunset and perfect weather outside. After a few minutes of driving we finally arrived at the spot where the recital was to be held. It was a large area near the river that had sakura trees in full bloom all around the recital area. There where foldable chairs set up in rows for the family members and friends that where to attend the recital, a few tables covered in a crème colored table cloth with food on top of it and a cleared off area that was probably for dancing. In front of the chairs was a small stage with a few chairs and Christmas lights dangling down around the stage.
"I have to go Okaa-San." I told my mother as she nodded her head with a smile and took my jacket.
"Remember it'll all be ok." my mother whispered to me as she stroked my head before leaving to go sit down with my Otou-San and Oji-Chan.
I got to the stage and sat down gazing upon the audience. I saw the Regulars from the soccer team all dressed up and sitting next to each other, happily chatting away while a few waved at me. My parents and Oji-Chan where talking amongst themselves and so where everyone else in the crowd…but no Kunimitsu…The tapping on a music stand caught my attention along with Wishima-Sensei's voice.
"Alright…this is what we've been practicing for a whole year." Wishima-Sensei stated excitedly as a smile graced her thin lips. "Ok remember what you all practiced and take a deep breath, this'll all go smoothly trust me I know what you all can do." Wishima encouraged us as we all smiled at her.
She then turned towards the audience, a smile on her lips and her hands linked together.
"Parents, Family members and Friends…I would like to announce that the End of the Year Recital Concert is about to start." Wishima announced as the audience started to applaud. "First up is Animori, Hikari playing one of his own creations. He is a very bright and is most likely to be famous in the near future. Enjoy." Wishima finished as she walked off the stage while Hikari walked up from his seat to the one in the front of the stage.
He got into position and then he started to play his violin. It was a mixture of high notes placed together into a soft lullaby. It always amazed me how well and creative Hikari was. I always had admired him and I had a small crush on him when I was little but that went away. Soon the song was finished and everyone clapped. Hikari bowed and then walked back to his seat as Wishima walked back on stage.
"Beautiful Hikari. Ok next is Albarn, Maka. Probably one of my most logical students ever." Wishima said as Maka walked up to the chair in the front of the stage. She got into position and then started to play a piece from Bach.
[Thirty Minutes Later]
"Excellent performance Ryo. Next up is Tezuka, Hoshi. The youngest student in this class and a beautiful violinist. She shall be playing 'Skip Turn Step' and she will also sing along." Wishima announced as the audience erupted in applauds as I nervously made my way towards the seat in the front of the stage.
I sat down and got into position. My eyes where scanning the crowd looking for my Onii-San. He hasn't come yet. But I did spot Mizuki and Taro. I sighed and started to play the melodious tune that could be so addicting. A few seconds into the piece I saw Aniki rushing towards the recital area with the Regular Boy's Tennis Team. They all stood in the back as I smiled inside. I closed my eyes for a second and opened my mouth to sing the lyrics.
"Sou dai sareta hare no hino. Ame, atashi ni mimi ushi shite. Shizuka ni...shizuka ni." I sang contently. "Ame no puru unde steppu no hiroshiteru. Kange no stokka to wo mamete awasete karakao. Kasa osuto kimi wa kira kira warau kara. Okucho wa kakikokete demo sora wo mirareru no." I played with the rhythm of the song perfectly, thanks to all the practice I had plus the fact that this was one of my favorite songs ever. "Koukai shiteta natsu no hino. Koko, atashi ni ame ga furutta. Shizuka ni...shizuka ni." I caught a glimpse of Aniki. He had a small smile on his face. This shocked me but I didn't let it get to me…plus I almost messed up. "Ame no puru unde steppu wo hiroshiteru. Gasho no mansion to wo mamete awasete karakao. Kasa ushite kimi wa kuwa kuwa warau kara. Okucho wa te aki ame." I smiled. this was the fun part. "So skiputo, skiputo waraigoewa. Skiputo, skiputo nippi ite, sorami tokete kimi wo terashite." I sang, cautiously watching for mistakes. "So skiputo, skiputo ashi oto wa, skiputo, skiputo nippi ite ame ni hajikete kimi iu rashite." This felt so relaxing and happy. "Ame no puru unde steppu wo...Okucho wa te aki ame...Kange no stokka to wo mamete...Gasho no mansion to wo mamete..." I finished as the audience applauded. I looked at my brother to see his normal expression on his face.
I got up from the seat I was sitting on and went back to my original one.
"Arigato Hoshi. Next is Yamani Shiki. A real quiet and calm girl that can blend in with the music.
Everyone clapped as Shiki went up on stage. I let out a small smile and listened intently to the master piece by Bach.
[Ten Minutes later]
"Thank you Mimi. And now the entire class shall be playing 'Yume No Tsubomi' with Tezuka, Hoshi singing." Wishima announced as the audience applauded while I made my way to the seat in the front.
We all got into position and started to play the childish and fun melody.
"Yume no tsubomi hiraku mabushii sora o aogi. Mune ippai hirogaru yasashii kaori. Kikoeru wa koi no RIZUMU. Kisetsu koe ai ni kite ne. Daisuki da yo sasayaitara. Sekaichuu ni kikoechau kana. Hazukashikute utsumuiteta. Watashi no te o tori hashiridasu." I sang as the audience erupted in applauds one more time.
My class and I all stood up and bowed to the crowd.
"Arigato. Now please, friends and family members, enjoy the after party!" Wishima announced in the microphone as I started to place my violin in it's case and slung it over my shoulder.
"Hoshi! You where AMAZING!" Taro complemented as he hugged me.
"Arigato Taro." I thanked with a blush as my Oji-Chan messed up my hair a bit.
"That's my grandchild! You get your talent from your Obaa-San and Okaa-Chan." my Oji-Chan complimented with a grin as I smiled.
"Eh Onii-Chan what did you think?" I asked my Aniki.
"Very good. All that practice paid off." he answered as I grinned bigger.
"That's our little girl!" Kioko shouted as she and Emiko tackled me in a hug.
"You where really good, Hoshi." Maki said honestly with a small shy smile on her face.
"Hey let's dance!" Zora shouted as she grabbed my hands and dragged to me the dance floor.
I spent about 30 minutes dancing with my teammates to the loud, fun and happy music that blared stereo. I wasn't good at dancing. I mean I was…ok. I could do the simple things. But I couldn't dance as well as other people. Soon a slow dance song came up and Aniki started to teach me how to ballroom dance. We stood a fair distance away from each other. My left hand was on his shoulder while my right hand was intertwined with his left hand while his right hand was on my left shoulder. I kept looking at my feet so that I wouldn't steep on his. He told me what to do and before I knew it I got the hang of it. I was grinning. Aniki always made learning easy and everything seem simple. It's why I always looked up to him.
"Ok. I am going to twirl you Hoshi." Aniki said as I nodded my head.
A few seconds later he twirled me around and let go of my hand. When I stopped spinning I felt someone grab my hand and start dancing with me. I looked up to see Ryoma dancing with me. He still wore his tennis outfit [so did all the Regulars of the Boy's Tennis Club] and was slightly sweaty.
"Hmm…Ryoma?" I asked as we continued dancing.
I was glad Aniki had just taught me how to dance or else I would be stepping all over Ryoma's feet…and I was wearing heels. Trust me…it hurts. Ryoma was a good dancer. Man was he good at everything?
"Never knew you could dance." I stated as he twirled me.
"Neither did I." was his reply as I glanced around to see my Okaa-San, Otou-San, and Oji-Chan huddling next to each other and smiling as they watched me and Ryoma dance.
My teammates where dancing to but spying on me at the same time and Taro looked…jealous.
"Wait…why are you even dancing with me? Wouldn't you…I don't know…rather be somewhere else?" I asked as he dipped me and then brought me back up.
"Yes…but dancing with you is amusing." he replied with a smirk as I cocked up an eyebrow.
"How so-?" I said before I tripped over my two feet and fell into Ryoma's chest.
He then spun me and held my right hand to make it looked like it was planned. Tango music filled my ears and everyone else started to tango to. And it was so simultaneously and in sync.
"When did you learn to tango?" I asked Ryoma as we danced around.
"My Otou-San's friend's daughter taught me against my will." he said as I did a little tango trick with my foot. "And you?"
"Aniki taught me for a 5th grade play." I replied as he nodded his head and spun me.
Fuji then caught my hand and started to dance with me as the music changed to classical.
"Fuji-Senpai, how are you?" I asked as we danced.
"Very good. Arigato." he said as spun me away.
Eiji caught my hands and started to spin around with me like a maniac. Taka did the same thing since he had a tennis racquet in his hands. Oishi was more gentle than the last two and helped me dance since I was dizzy. After dancing we all ate some snacks and danced some more. It was really fun and I enjoyed myself too. I also seem to like Ryoma a little more after tonight. But that doesn't matter…does it? I was brought out of my thoughts when I get bonked in the head with something.
"Ow!" I shouted as I covered the spot where pain had sprouted, with my left hand.
I looked down and glared at the tennis ball that lay in front of me right foot.
"Ah Gomen Hoshi! Are you ok?" I heard Taro shouted as I sighed.
Tennis isn't my thing.