AFTER SO LONG.
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A/N from embee : I'm too lazy to say anything.... HAHAHA so Enjoy~
p/s: Other characters will soon appear in the next chapters~
CHAPTER 1
It was late at night, with rain pouring non-stop since evening. The room was dark and cold with only the flickering screen of the monitor flashing, followed by thunders and lightning. She was all alone in her room, without any occupant of the house. Only the sound of the mouse and keyboard clicking could be heard. The table is messy with plastic wrappers and empty cups lying unattended for days. She was supposed to finish the lyrics for the new song she’s writing but she’s been preoccupied with this new thing called Tumblr, she had forgotten all about it. She was thinking of getting ideas from it, but it doesn’t goes the way she wants. It has been hours since she last left the chair… well, not counting the time when nature calls.
Facebook. Twitter. YouTube… even AudioJungle… any place that she can get inspiration from, she went for it. But it doesn’t help her at all.
Sayanee’s POVHmm… Jurina said there’s plenty of things you can found here in this… this tumblr thingy. How do you even pronounce that thing…? Nevermind... I thought she’s a noob with technology, that Jurina. Even not knowing what a GameBoy is... What a joke!
“Hmm? What’s this?”
My eyes suddenly caught the hashtagged word of #FANFICTION. Being the curious cat I am, I bring the cursor on top of the word. Nyahahaha! Let’s see where would this bring me…..
CLICK! A new tab appears on the computer screen. I squint my eyes and look carefully.
“Oh? What’s this?”
I randomly click on the bolded titles, not knowing where would it bring me. But a certain title with a pretty well done poster had made me paused my scrolling.
“WE ARE ALL FOOLS”Pfft… Fools? I am not one, that’s for sure. I click on it and it brought me to a forum site... full of words. God! The texts are so long, my eyes are hurting!!! Can’t they put the words bigger than this? Who would even read these small texts?!
An HOUR later… “UWAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!”
I can’t believe this… This… this story… it’s really BEAUTIFUL! I can’t describe the way the author write the story.
………….I felt that i’m so worthless. Always can’t hold on to the things I cherish. So once it’s lost, all I can do is surrender and regret. Nothing can be done.
Just how much tears I’ve shed for you?
It represents how many times I’ve lied to my heart about you.
But every time I chose, chose to believe.
Believe that you love me.
Stubbornly believing that I could really change you.
Have you not seen, seen the things I have done for you?
You say I’m a fool, foolishly loving someone who only knows to love himself.
I say you’re a fool, foolishly loving a clone without any feelings for you.
We’re all fools, foolishly giving out love that without a future, hoping miracle will appear.
We’re all fools that are willing to be sacrificed and unwilling to give up our naivety.
Milky
For the nth time, I grab the tissue to wipe the tears and snots forming on my face…but found the box empty.
“Eh? Did I cry that much?”
Shrugging my shoulders, I reach for an extra packet of tissue hidden on this messy table of mine. My eyes fall on the name of the writer…
“Milky…”
This person, I bet she’s a girl with that name, is such a talented writer. I think I’m gonna say hello or something just to say my appreciation of her story. I mean, why not? She’ll be happy, I’ll be happy, everyone will be happy! I click on the Send Message link and…
SORRY YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO SEND ANY MESSAGE. PLEASE LOGIN FIRST.
“Whaaat? Darn… what a hassle.”
I quickly register an account emm... what name should I put? It’s so troublesome to think of a name…I’ll just put Sayaka, since I’m not the only one Sayaka in this world so I’m sure they won’t know I am actually the great Yamamoto Sayanee from Beasts Wings. Photo… my ikemen photo with a mask on my face. That way, no one will know it’s me. Hehehee… After successfully made my profile, I jump back to Milky and send the message.
Dear milky,
I really love your work about “We Are All Fools”.
It’s the first time I’ve read such a beautiful piece and cried over it…
Well, that’s embarrassing LOL
I’m looking forward for your future work.
Keep it up!“Done.”
Heaving a deep sigh, I slump my back to the chair headrest. My mind starts swirling into a black hole as my eyes start to droop slowly. I must have been so tired since I’ve been sitting in front of the computer for… Ummm, forever? I look at the clock and my eyes widen.
“IT’S ALREADY 4 AM?”
No wonder my mind goes blank for a second there. I’ve never been on the computer for more than 2 hours. I slowly drag my heavy feet to the comfort of my bed that perhaps might be calling me for the past few hours to make love with me. Aaaaah… so much for a bed complex relationship.
Snuggling deeply into my fluffy pillows, my eyes automatically closed as I drift into dreamland in mere seconds… Not realizing the blinking of a new message on my computer.
Next morning...“Ah! This is bad… this is bad… THIS IS BAD!”
Here I am, running like hell on the road as everyone gave me curses and judging looks for each bump I made on them. Not that I care, at this moment... I had completely forgotten that my band have a meeting this morning with my uptight manager. The lady is so strict that if you’re late even for a second, don’t expect you’d be living the day without hurting your ears or gulping the last drop of your saliva for the rest of the day with her killing glare. And now, it looks like I am definitely late.
I grin as the wonderful smell of freshly brewed coffee beans wafted into my nose. This is the thing I’ve always loved and look up for every morning for having the studio situated just above the cafe. But my grin quickly turned upside down as I dread for the long stairs I have to climb.
“Urgh…can’t they exchange the cafe with the studio?!”
As I was whining and groaning while running, I didn’t realize a person coming out of the cafe. When I raised my head, all I could see was black as I bumped into a soft thing.
“OWW!”
“ACK!”
“SAYANEE!” I turn my head and I look at the person I just bump into.
“Jurina? Ouch…my butt.”
“My...m-m-my… MY COFFEE!!!”
I follow the spot Jurina’s eyes are looking at. There is a pool of black liquid with almost empty cup lying helplessly on the ground beside me. But knowing I’m already late, I quickly stood up while brushing my bum.
“Gotta go!”
“Eh?! My coffee-...”
I’d rather face a furious Jurina later than getting killed with frozen glaring daggers by my manager. I put on deaf ears as I zoom all the way up the stairs straight into my lovely studio… only to feel hell freezes over. I gulp as I caught sight of my team members sitting, well more like cowering, on the couch like sardines with a lady in suit standing in front of them.
“SAYAKA…”
EEEP!!! I can already feel the heat drop down below zero and it’s making my feet trembling.
“W-well… actually…”
“SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT!”
A loud booming voice suddenly came from my back. I turn around to find a serious looking Jurina standing beside me with a firm grip on my shoulder. Wait… why does it feels like this is one of Jurina’s famous death grip?
“I’m sorry, Mayu. Actually I told Sayanee to do an errand for me earlier…”
Hurk! Jurina glared at me! She gave me an eye signal, motioning me to follow whatever she said. Not wanting to face any more trouble, I nod my head vigorously.
“Is that so? Well… you are forgiven, Sayanee. But don’t expect me to wait like an idiot next time!”
Both of us let out a relieved sigh. I smile at Jurina, wanting to thanks her for the help but instead, the grip on my shoulder tightens.
“Don’t think I forgot about my spilled coffee earlier… You OWE me two black coffees now!” Jurina whispered with gritted teeth.
“What are you guys still doing over there?! Get your ass on the couch, NOW!” Mayu ordered with a loud voice.
As fast as lightning, both of us scampered to the already overloaded sofa and slipped ourselves in between the others. I just hope this old sofa breaks so that we can get a new one.
“Listen up. We’ve got a change of schedule for your comeback. It will be earlier than planned.”
Grumbles and groans can be heard from everyone, including me.
“Let me talk, people!”
SILENCE…“Thank you. As I said, your comeback will be earlier than planned but we’re still trying to find the suitable date. So I expect you guys to, hopefully, already prepare yourselves physically and mentally for this. As for the songs… SAYAKA!”
“Y-y-yes?”
“How is your progress with the song?”
“Ummm… well…” I scratch my head, thinking of an excuse to make up for having none of the song written. What should I do???
“It’s… already 40% finished! Ahahaha…”
“It is? Well, that’s fast… Good work. I’m counting on you to finish it before the comeback date will be announce.”
“Sure! No problem…” This is a major problem! I mean, I can’t write a single word for our new single and the dateline is shortened…
“That would be all. Oh, before I forgot…” Mayu took a short glance at the lazy looking Yuki who’s playing with her fingers while puffing her cheeks.
“Yuki, meet me in my room. I need to discuss something with you.”
“Sure…” Yuki lazily responds as she struts herself behind Mayu like a penguin.
PFFFT!! We tried to contain our laughter from Yuki’s antics. No wonder they made her the leader, an airhead like her won’t be scared with a monster like Mayu.
The sound of the door closed could be heard by everyone.
“Hahahaha! That Yuki! What is she doing…? That was so funny!”
The members all walk away from the sagged looking couch as they laugh and snicker. They all get into position for a quick warming up of our songs. We always do this every time we meet in the studio. It’s like a tradition of Beast Wings to at least perform one song every day, as told by Yuki. Oh, by the way… that’s our band’s name. Neat, huh?
“I bet Mayu would be furious if she knows about it.” Rena said while tuning her bass.
“I bet she’ll be more furious after knowing I haven’t written anything yet…” I muttered slowly by myself, only to feel eyes fall upon me from all directions. They all had their jaws hanging wide from the unexpected revelation made by me.
“Sayanee… you haven’t started anything yet?”
With a deep sigh, I shake my head slowly. Everyone look at me with pitiful looks as they sit behind their designated instruments. I hate it when they look at me like this. It feels like…. I’m going to die in mayu’s hand and no one could save me from it.
“Don’t worry, guys. I’ll be fine. I think I got the rough ideas going on in my head… just need to write it down and strum the strings.”
I said with a smile, trying to act as cheerful and damn convincing as I can. Not wanting the others to worry, I quickly rose from the couch. Fetching for my beautiful guitar on the stand, I got their attention once again.
“Let’s practice, Beast Wings!”
“Wait… who’s going to play the drums?”
“Oh! I’ll call Yuki, then...”
Rena volunteered as she makes her way to the manager’s office.
“....” Rena suddenly stop walking. She turns around slowly and walk back to the members like a robot.
“What’s wrong?” Jurina asked.
“I think I heard moaning sound coming from Mayu’s room.”
“Eh? It can’t be... I think you’ve misheard something.” I laugh, dismissing the thought of Rena hearing moaning sounds from the manager’s room. I mean, Mayu and that airhead Yuki? Pffft… yeah, right.
“Senpai! You’re just hearing the mouse.” Tani said.
“EH? There are mouse in here?!”
Rena shrieked as she suddenly attached herself to the smirking Tani who had just arrived. Tani Marika, or Tani as Rena calls her, is actually Rena’s high school junior who seems overly attached to her senpai. She is obviously and remarkably obsessed with Rena, she’s like a dog following the girl around wherever she goes. And I don’t see Rena not liking the suffocating treatment for her kouhai. It’s like she… enjoys it a lot. Anyway, back to the scene… She tried to pacify the frightened Rena as she hugs the taller girl with her hands flailing everywhere on Rena’s body. Can’t these girls be more obvious? Somehow, it seems like Rena and this Tani girl is a couple, from my point of view.
“Tsk.”
My eyes suddenly fall on the source of that sound. I see Jurina bit her lips, hold on to her fist and walk towards Rena. She grabs Rena’s shirt and lifts her up in the air. Oh no…not again. I quickly rushed to their side.
“What are you doing, Jurina?!” I shouted at Jurina.
“Yeah! What are you doing to Rena-senpai?” Jurina literally threw Rena pretty hard on her stool and glares at the girl.
“Taking her away from a pervert.”
I swear I can hear Jurina silently cursed after she said that to Tani but being the oblivious girl she is, Tani ask her back like the stucked up girl she is.
“What did you just say?!”
“Nothing. It’s just an eyesore to me... Seeing both of you together like that just gross me out.”
She looked at Tani and smirks. God. She is a sadist I tell you… The poor girl keep silent at the side while stealthily changed glances with Rena while the latter just gave her the look of a sad puppy. I think we need to have a word with Rena about Tani or else, things won’t work out well with the members… especially Jurina.
“Come on, people! Stop wasting time! We have to practice!” Jurina turns herself away from Rena’s gaze and gives out orders since she is the second leader. Better put up with her until Yuki comes out from that room. Speaking of Yuki… why is she still in there for such a long time?
“Hey, wait! We still need Yuki to play the drums!” I said out loud trying to catch their attention but it seems I only caught Tani’s attention as I can see her jumping up and down with a hand raised like a little kid.
“Oh, oh! Let me do that!”
“You? Pfff… can you even hold a stick properly?” Jurina smirks as she said that in a mocking way but Tani pays no heed at her.
“I can play the keyboard. I’ll just play the beat of your songs. I’m pretty good with all of your songs!”
“That’s right! I’ve watched her play before and she’s good!” Rena said enthusiastically with clapping hands.
I exchange look with Jurina. It’s not a bad thing and we really need to practice so I nod my head in confirmation.
“I don’t mind. What do you say, Jurina?”
Jurina just stare at Tani for a while before approaching her guitar.
“The keyboard is in the store room.”
I smile with Jurina’s response. This girl is not as cold as people often said. She is actually a good decision maker and she is the one who’s always getting the group back in track when we’re down or procrastinating with practice. Somehow, things are looking good between us at the moment as we practice some songs without any problems...
After practice...“Time to go home and rest!”
I shouted as I put my guitar back to its place. I don’t have to bring this back cause I got a second guitar at my house specially bought for home purpose.
“Sayaka, don’t you forget about the song.”
“Oh. Right. SONG.”
Great! now I can totally forget about my bed! Urgh… I drag myself back home by walking a few blocks back to my apartment. Thankfully I got a place quite near to the studio or else, it will be a hassle to go home. Maybe…. if that happens, I’ll just sleep in the studio like I own it.
Finally, home sweet home! I walk to my room, put my stuff at a corner and turn on the computer.
LOADING…….(very slow internet)
One unread message
“Hmm?”
I click the message icon.
Dear sayaka,
Thank you for reading my work.
It’s nothing much actually…
I didn't think it was that great… but thanks.
I don’t think I’ll be writing after this. I’m really sorry :/
P/S: You have the same name as the guitarist of Beast Wings.
Oh no! Have I been found out? Wait... Calm down... Maybe she’s a fan of our band. Is she? I click on her profile photo... I’m NOT STALKING HER! I’m just curious about her, that’s all. The photo shows a cute girl smiling like there’s sunshine on her face. Just a few second of staring, she has already took my breath away.
“Cute…”
Eh? Wait… That wasn’t me. I did NOT say that!!! AGH! I hit my head on the table.
“I’m just praising her features… yeah. That’s right. No harm in praising someone, right? GREAT! NOW i’m talking to myself!”
Dear milky,
Eh? Why did you stop write
Just when I become your fan, you stop writing. :’(
Awwh. It’s too bad then.
Oh no. I’m not that great Sayaka. We have different surnames...eheh.
Mine is Matsui Sayaka!
Are you a fan of that Beast Wings band? AGH! Mentally facepalm! Why did I use Jurina’s and Rena’s surname! GREAT! SAYAKA! Can’t you be more creative than that! After a few minutes passed by, I refresh the page again. An unread message icon appeared.
Dear Sayaka,
Eeh? Then… are you perhaps related to Matsui Jurina? Or perhaps… Rena-san?
Well, I am actually their biggest fan! Especially Yamamoto-san… She’s so cool!
I thought you were her, which really got me surprised!
But I doubt one of them will be lurking in here anyway. LOL
How about you? Do you like them?
Umm… I just don’t feel the need to write anymore. Sorry...
Besides, I’m not a good writer. This is the first time someone like my story.
I’m really flattered so thanks!
But it’s a sad story… wonder what you like about it.Pft! Why would she thought that I’m related to Jurina and Rena? Oh, she is one of my fans! Thank god, I’m still under cover! I mean... Thank god this is internet~ I quickly reply after reading the message thinking that I should not let her wait for me… my message, I mean.
Dear Milky,
Well….. A lot of my cyber friends thought so at first. :0
Sorry to disappoint you. I’m not related to them. AT ALL! But I wish I am.
Oh! you’re fan of Yamamoto-san? Me too!
I know! The way she holds the guitar is very cool!
HAHA! I’m such a dork, I can’t be her.
Let’s say I do not like them. I love them!
FYI, I reaally think that you are a great writer.
I LOVE EVERYTHING!
For me it’s not just a fanfiction but a story that really happened.
It’s like a story that touches my very soul! I do not wish I am related whatsoever to the WMatsui at all! That Sadist! NOPE! I do not wish at all! About that story... seriously! It’s just too good, great, greatest! I don’t know which word should I pick to describe it...
Dear Sayaka,
Do we really have to put “Dear” in each message? LOL
Yeah almost everyone wished they were famous.
But I really like Yamamoto-san for her modesty.
It’s like she’s not an artist in the first place.
Just a normal person wanting to be friends with her fans…
Really COOOL!!! Well, besides her guitar playing, of course…
Sorry I can’t stop talking about Yamamoto-san. (I REALLY LOVE HER!!!) You know, since you’re a fan too…
Oh, who do you like in Beast Wings?
Heeeh? You really like my story, huh? Ummm… thanks?
Yeah… maybe because the story really DID happened…Awh! She praised me too much…. I think I really like chatting with her. Suddenly my heart skip a beat when I read that she loves me. Well, as a fan, I mean… Oh! Did the story really happen? What does she mean by that? So the story is real? Gasp. Really? If it is then the girl in the story is just too sad. The world is just too cruel to her. If I’m a guy I will definitely protect her from harm!
Yo! Milky!
Haha… Is this better?
Em. True. I want to be famous! I think. Haha. Do you want to be?
I KNOW! I love her because of that too!
I didn’t think that there are people that thinks of her like that too! I’m so lucky to know you!
I love her guitar skill the most! I wish my skills were like hers. :/
I like... Of course Yamamoto-san!
So, from my cool deduction and instinct, the story really did happened?
If it is, then I’m so sorry. I didn't know.
Em…. If you don’t mind could yo-KNOCK! KNOCK!Suddenly, someone knocked on my apartment’s door. I stop typing and turn around to take a look at the door. This is not normal… No one dares interrupt me after 10 at night. Even knocking on my door… I mean, my house has a doorbell. Don’t they know how to use the doorbell?
Unless…
(TBC)
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