My eyes are closed but my heart is forever open

Tears of fate (one-shot)

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:34:41 GMT

Title: Tears of fate (one-shot)
Author: Banachu
Characters: Yuusuke, Kairi, Emi
Genre: Angst (Mild)
Rating: PG-14
Summary: Emi returns two years after Kairi's death only to find Yuusuke's morales lost.
A/N: This is my first time writting angst and as you can see, i'm not very good at it so i really would appreciate if you gave me constructive critism as to how i can improve. Thanks (:

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Those words never left his mind, it just kept repeating itself like a broken tape recorder.

"You lied! How could you!" It echoed with hurt, hatred and anger. "How could you, i-i.. how could you" The voice drifted before it broke down and began to cry endlessly as raging sadness and hurt flooded his body with such strong emotions, he couldn't escape.

Kairi was already dying. She was diagnosed with advanced cancer of the stomach. The doctor informed both Kairi and Yuusuke, Kairi's boyfriend of her predicted death in 2 months. Kairi was strong and smiled, she knew she couldn't do anything about it but to live to the fullest of what she had left. Seeing her like this, Yuusuke felt so small and started to cry inside, the love of his life was going to die and he couldn't stop it.

Two years had passed since Kairi's death, Yuusuke now lived among the streets day by day. His life was ruthless and had no morales, he went out drinking and slept around constantly only returning to the bar when he worked as a host in the late afternoon. In the club where he worked, no one cared when you returned as long as you came back fresh and ready to serve customers in the evening. Because of the life he lead, he often got into fights with the other host disagreeing with the most insignificant of matters and would charge down the alley.

"Arghh, that stupid fool." He continued cursing as he walked down the alley but stopped as he bumped into someone in the neon darkness "What the-" Yuusuke stopped dead in his tracks as he began to recognize the familiar face.

"Is-is that you.." She was afraid to go further but her curiousness pushed her so "Yuusuke?"

"Emi.." His voiced trailed away as her voice confirmed her identity.

"What are you doing here?" He suddenly felt so ashamed standing infront of Emi in the state he was in

Her body hurled with confusion seeing Yuusuke so-so.. "It's a short cut i take home if i'm really late..but" She hesitated but forced herself to look at Yuusuke's face "What are YOU doing here wearing such clothes? I thought you said you pursued your dream as a lawyer."

He knew what he was about to say was nothing but gutless lies. Still, he couldn't stop himself as the words just trailed of his lips before he could stop himself "Haha..i did, it was just a dare my friend made me do..I have to go now though! Bye!" Running through the dark alley without a path in mind, he berated himself at saying such mud-trodden words to Emi. Once again after 2 years since Kairi's death, Yuusuke slid down a lamp post as he began to cry.

The elegant rays of the morning sun flowed through his dusty windows he never bothered to clean. He cursed the glaring sun as he got up to change into some clothes. It was too early but he had to go to the bar after skipping one night, he was sure to get hell from James-shachou but he had to pay the bills for his living expenses.

As he expected, he got a harsh and endless lecture from James-shachou but he couldn't talk back afraid to get fired. He went on his duties preparing himself for the coming night's duties and helped lay the tables for the rich guests who were to arrive in slik and gold gowns today for the club's 2nd anniversary at 7pm sharp.

At 6.30pm, guests started to arrive and the tables were flooded with delicious and sight-alluring food and the gold and maroon layered tables and soon the clock struck seven marked with a echo sound of a microphone.

"Hello everyone and welcome to Delightful Experience Club's 2nd Anniversary" James-shachou continued to speak with a bright plastered smile "Thank you for taking time off to come to this special event. It's been a great pleasure to be at service to you for the past 2 years and we eagerly look forward to your patronage in the coming year. Thank you" Ending his last sentence, the crowd erupted with applause and the celebrations began. Guests and Hosts began to intoxicate themselves heavily indulging in the most exclusive wine served.

"Heyyy.." The words slurred as the memories of the past just varnished for a moment "Wanna come home with me tonight?" Giggles followed with a nod.

The heavily intoxicated couple exited the club and began to walk to their destination when a sudden appearance of the most unexpected person came to vision. The cold uncomfortable silence broke when the unexpected guest began to speak.

"W-what's going on" Emi eyes began to brim with tears, she stuttered even though she already knew

"I-i c-c-can ex-xplain" He tried hard to form the words when the young lady in his arms looked up at him with a questioning glance and with the most adorable tone she could use, she asked "Yu-chi-chan, who's she?"

She coughed at the words. Yu-chi-chan?

Yuusuke was obviously aware of the situation and motioned for the young lady to return to the club and that he would soon follow suit.

"I'm sorry" All he could say, all he could say...in the most feelblest tone he had ever used.

"You lied! How could you!" She screamed at his hunched form "How could you, i-i.. how could you" Tears of anger and sadness trailed down her cheeks.

She began to pound at his chest, it hurt, it hurt alot but he knew it was nothing compared to what she had just witnessed before her eyes.

Letters of Truth (1/?)

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:10:00 GMT

Title: Letters of Truth (1/?)
Author: Banachu
Characters: Takeko Juichi, Ryuu Nami, Uehara Taiyou, Imaidegawa Mitsuko & Nakamura Ruki
Guest Character: Shuuya Aki (mentioned)
Genre: Romance
Rating: PG
Summary: A glance of their acting careers behind the scene talking about the potential romancing in between over their friday night dinner while a page of the past returns to distrupt the innocent and hidden love of Juichi and Nami.

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Nami and Juichi live in the same apartment building so they would often go to each other's place to eat dinner or have a cup of coffee in the morning before leaving for work.

They obviously have a close relationship that was normally only meant for lovers but Nami was in denial and Juichi was having a hard time confessing when everytime he hinted about furthering their "friendship", Nami would whack him hard on the head.

'Okay! That was perfect!" The director shouted as he waved his loud speaker indicating that that was the last scene for the day.

The crew started tidying up the set as the cast when to their rooms to change out of their costumes, remove their make-up & grab their bags before heading off for their destination. They had a full day of filming and barely any time to eat or rest so the cast and crew decided to head off together to the nearby diner but since Nami had already prepared some dinner, the two went to Nami's apartment to eat the food Nami had cooked the day before.

"Are you free this Saturday?" Juichi asked while nibbling on some gyoza

" Yeah" Nami replied inquisitively "but why?"

"I'm meeting my old middle school classmate"

"And what exactly does that have to do with me?" Nami raised her eyebrow in suspicion.

"Aren't you my girlfriend?" Juichi giggled which only earned him a hard whack on his head

"Drama and realilty are like the north pole and south pole, got it?" Nami said while facing Juichi who was pouting

Nami and Juichi were acting in a drama titled "For old time's sake" which depicts 2 lovers whose relationship are on the rocks after the childhood friend of Juichi's character returns after going missing for 7 years.

  "I just told her about you and she wants to meet you, that's all" Juichi grumbled "Apparently, she was a fan of your band with Mitsuko"

"Oh?' Nami's suspicion was gone in a flash "Really? I'll go!"

"Yeah..okay' Nami's lack of response didn't really bring Juichi's mood up but rather, plunged it down even further.

"So tell me about her!" Nami squealed, almost flailing "Do you think she wants to meet Mitsuko too? I'll mail her!"

While Juichi was unwillingly telling Nami about Aki while mailing Ruki on their plans for the usual Friday get together, Ruki, Taiyou & Mitsuko were still filming. Unlike Juichi and Nami's director, their director wasn't so keen on letting them go until the got the scene right.

  Taiyou was getting really tired and annoyed. "Gahhh...I'm going straight home right after this."

"Yeah.." Ruki yawned as his eyes began to droop "Me too -- Bleep"

"What's that?" Mitsuko was truly amazing after so many hours of working and still being able to be so hyper.  Taiyou groaned, he couldn't take it anymore and was about to go threaten the director to quit if they didn't stop filming within the next hour but Ruki eyes grew as he read his mail.

  "What the-! What kind of nonsense if this" Ruki was pissed.

"Don't need to scream in my ear! I'm not deaf" Taiyou said irritably

"Look!" Ruki shoved his cellphone right infront of Taiyou and Mitsuko, and soon enough their eyes began to choke.

Ruki,
    This is Mother. Remember the marriage proposal we recieved from the Utsukis? They wish to discuss the engagement details tomorrow.
  Mother

"Are you serious?" Taiyou asked, truly asounded

"No" Ruki was fuming "I told my mom no the last time already!"

"What's she like? This girl you're supposed to be engaged to?" Mitsuko asked

"She's my brother-in-law's younger sister...She's okay but I don't really fancy her"

Mitsuko let out a giggle that only Taiyou could hear. They were dating since Taiyou confessed about a month ago. Their agency kept their relationship as private as possible to prevent the media from speculating.

Taiyou confessed a month ago, he was unsure as to whether Mitsuko returned his feeling. He was worried and tensed. Mitsuko blushed and said okay while turning her head and saying that she returned his feelings. Taiyou laughed and hugged her as he understood that she was too shy to be straight-forward.

"Imagine! Our little Ruki getting married in a tuxedo!" Ruki growled at the two while they giggled and laughed and that funny little scene when through their mind.

Ruki was about to retaliate with a snark comment but the director screeched at them to return to the scene to continue with the already delayed fliming but he resumed to just say;

"Juichi said we could meet up at the station tomorrow. He says there's a good pizza place near-by..and you guys better not tell him." Ruki let out a low growl while Taiyou and Mitsuko just giggled before they headed to the set after the break.

They continued their filming while Ruki contemplated on how he was going to escape on Saturday but as time passed quickly; It was already tomorrow night.

Laughter and giggles erupted in the small area as he sulkily pouted while glaring at the two lovebirds as they gossiped over the news with Juichi and Nami

"How could you tell them!" Ruki cried

"It's really nothing to be shy about"

"Yeah, don't fret about it."

"Juichi! How can i NOT fret about it!" Ruki's voice was escalating "Tell me! Howw? When it concerns my love life and future"

"Chill yo" Juichi calmly said

"Don't cry ru-chan. Do you want us to come along?" Mitsuko teased on seeing Ruki close to tears

"Noo!" Ruki was defiant about the whole thing

"We can't make it, anyway. We're going to see an old friend"

"Old friend?"

  "Juichi's old classmate. She's a fan of our band, Yumehoshi" Nami told Mitsuko over a biteful of ham and bacon pizza

Yumehoshi was the name of the duo that Nami and Mitsuko formed 2 years before they met the three of them. They were still ongoing but because of their filming commitments, they normally only released about 2 singles a year and if the guys were free, they would help out with the instruments.

"Who is it?" Taiyou eyed inquisitively, they've been in the same school since elementary.

"Shuuya Aki" Juichi replied but wondered why at the mention of the name, Taiyou's name began to frown.

Despite the worries, Taiyou didn't say anything about Aki but just continued the conversation of Ruki's arranged marriage problem.

As Nami and Juichi left, Taiyou began to look worried once again as he remembered the name of their old classmate.

"Oh no."

Letters of Truth (Prologue/?)

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:19:42 GMT

Title: Letters of Truth (Prologue/?)
Author: Banachu
Characters: Takeko Juichi, Ryuu Nami, Uehara Taiyou, Imaidegawa Mitsuko & Nakamura Ruki
Genre: Romance
Rating: PG
Summary: The five friends who are celebrities in the entertainment world have the strongest bonds despite the harsh rumors by various paparazzi but this time the troubles are between themselves and friends of the past, present and future. So now, the faith in each other has been threatened and will the bond grow weaker?

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Five names. Mitsuko, Ruki, Taiyou, Nami and Juichi.

These 5 actors and actresses were the best of friends and were constantly together and they make it a habit to at least act in a movie together every year. To others it was an impossible feat but these 5 always proved otherwise despite their busy scheldes.

It was now July and days before Juichi's birthday, and he and Nami were working on a drama together while the other 3 too were working on a drama together in the neighboring studio.

Nami and Mitsuko met the guys a year after there third single topped the oricion charts for 3 whole weeks with a total sale of 400, 000 copies. After that, their popularity almost instantly skyrocketed as the female jpop unit conisting of only a vocalist cum guitarist and a keyboardist. They soon began to recieve various acting roles.

It was on a music show, JAM Q, and Nami and Mitsuko were guest stars along side with their rival male jpop unit, NO FAKE which consisted of Juichi, Taiyou & Ruki. Uehara watched their performance carefully as he became fascinated with their amazing level of skill despite their limited instruments.

Later that evening, Uehara invited Nami and Mitsuko along with Ruki and Juichi to a ramen shop nearby the JAM Q studio while formulating the idea to join NO FAKE and the girls' group to form a band. Ruki was against the idea as they had just met and barely knew each other.

He found out later that evening that the female cast for the drama that they were acting in, was Mitsuko and Nami. That was when the bond started to form with their relationship with each other sewing further into their hearts