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I sat down on the practice room here in Lantis, strumming the newly guitar given to me by Kaji-san and the other seiyuu from VIMS.

"What a nice sound!" I chuckled enjoying the melody I was producing. Well, it was one of Morikubo-san's song.

"Its my first time seeing you playing guitar, (F/N)-chan"

"Morikubo-san! I didn't notice you there" I jolted in surprise seeing him sitting on the chair near the door entrance. He stood up and set up the two electric guitars that were in the center of the practice room.

"(F/N)-chan, come here. Put your guitar on the side first" I did what he said and confused when he gave me the black electric guitar

"Uhm, Morikubo-san?"

"I will teach you the new songs. It will be released on December, and I am planning to play them during Orepara. Watch me first, okay? I'll play Truth first" I nodded and up close, I watched Morikubo-san singing and playing guitar at the same time. Gosh, what a badass song for a badass person! He is so cool!

"T-that's so.. wow! As in wow, Morikubo-san!" I clapped once he finished playing "That was great!"

"I really like your reaction. Then I'll teach you the chords for this song firsy"

He taught me the chords and even gave me advices on how to play it. It was a bliss and very memorable since he was sitting in front of me, teaching and also jamming with me. In front of me!!! So close to me!!!

~Skip time~

I stretched my hands, as high as I could while entering the VIMS agency. Its been three months since I became the temporary guitarist for Morikubo-san. Also, its been a while since I last visited this agency.

"It's been a while in this agency!"

I blinked fast and tilted my head. Did I say it out loud? No, that wasn't it.

"You are really easy to read (L/N)-san"

"You really don't change, Kaji-san! Its been three months" I chuckled dryly and turned around to see the usual smile from this bubbly guy who was the reason of why I became Morikubo-san's temporary guitarist

"Thanks for the good work during Morikubo-san's live tour. By the way, you sure are bundled up today, (L/N)-san." Kaji-san chuckled as we both entered the elevator

"Its becoming colder, and its almost December so it can't be helped."

"Orepara too" He grinned. I knew, he was teasing me. "Then, how are you and Morikubo-san?"

"Please enlighten me with your question. I really don't understand" I answered but he pouted his lips and I could see that he didn't like my response

"Stingy! At least share some good stuffs. Thank me at least for letting you and Morikubo-san to be together"

"There's none" I patted his shoulder and got off the elevator "See you around!"

"Meet us on the cafeteria at lunch!"

I waved at him and as the elevator closed, I sighed loudly.

The truth is, Morikubo-san was so kind and so gentle that he kept me from the people bullying me. He was always with me. Also, it wasn't because he couldn't find a replacement, there were lots, but they wanted to be part because of Morikubo-san and they wanted to boast. Morikubo-san wanted someone who didn't have any internal motives.

There was one time that I was locked inside the bathroom, but I was surprised that Morikubo-san's stylist was there to open the door, and outside bathroom Morikubo-san was hastily waiting.

"Good morning, (L/N)-san! Its been a while!" My co-workers greeted me as I entered my usual office

"Good morning!" I greeted back and after three months, my usual work, am baacckk!

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After four hours of working in front of computers and papers, I stretched my hands and I felt so refresh. However I noticed that even though it was tiring playing guitar with Morikubo-san and the others, it was fun and enjoyable. It was like, I wanted to be with them longer.

But it was only until orepara ends...

I headed down to the cafeteria to meet up with Kaji-san, but as I entered the cafeteria Horie-san was waving at me

"Horie-san, its been a while!" I greeted her and sat down across her. She was almost done with her lunch

"Yeah, I haven't seen you here in agency." She answered and smiled at me "Kaji-kun and Ayumu-kun are on their way"

"Oh yeah, Horie-san, I haven't thanked you. I received the gift you and the others bought for me. Thank you very much!"

"I honestly don't know what Kaji-kun bought, since he told us to leave everything yo him. But as long as you are happy with it, its fine. I am glad you like it"

"She is happy to use the guitar" I immediately turned around and saw Morikubo-san standing behind me "I didn't know that you are here (F/N)-chan"

"Me too, I am surprised to see you here, Morikubo-san" I chuckled and scoot aside, and let him sit beside me

"Guitar, huh, I didn't know that you are playing guitar" Horie-san chuckled and rested her chin on her palm "I want to hear it next time"

"Attend the orepara. She is my precious guitarist now" Morikubo-san was the one who answered

"Eh, really?! I want to, but I have schedule! Ahhh! Speaking of, I need to leave now" Horie-san finished her lunch and immediately stood up. As she left, Kaji-san and Murase-san arrived.

We ate lunch and the three of them were just talking at each other.  I thanked Murase-san for the gifts he gave me. I was glad Kaji-san wasn't being a teasing fellow.

As for me, I was asking myself why am I eating with them as if it was normal?!

Once I finished eating my lunch I excused myself, but Morikubo-san told me that we would be having a practice later at Lantis. He would be leaving at 4, and he told me to leave with him.

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"Morikubo-san, I received the song line-up for the last day of orepara." I informed him as I fasten my seatbelt

"Just now?!" He asked in surprise as he started the engine of his car "You supposed to receive that a month, no two months ago"

"I received the mail this morning. But its fine. You taught me the new songs so its fine" I told him but I could see that he was still not okay that I just received it

Once we arrived in Lantis, he immediately complained why I just received but they said that they already sent it to me two months ago. But I showed them the mail and they wondered why.

I told them that it was already fine, but Morikubo-san was still not okay with it.

"Morikubo-san, I told you, its already fine" I chuckled and got the electric guitar "Let's continue"

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After that day in VIMS, I never had a chance to visit it again since for some reason I became really busy practicing in Lantis, time to time in someone's house from Morikubo-san's bandmates. I got along with them, and became the band's favorite. People also love me seeing playing guitar on stage, and even though I felt like I have a weird playing style, they told me that I was perfectly fine, and compare to others, I play smoothly.

"Are you nervous?" I turn towards the door of the waiting room and nodded to Morikubo-san's stylist. I became close to her. She did like Morikubo-san, but she told me that the scale was too high, so she gave up, and now she's in a relationship. "Don't worry, you'll be fine."

Anyway, today is the first day for Orepara. I met with the other seiyuu during practice, and I could say, well, uhm, they were crazy. But, but, they were really awesome! Have a good voice! And, yeah, crazy!

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I stood on the stage, feeling nervous. Morikubo-san sang couple of his songs, and now he was doing his mc segment. He said few words then introduced us. I still felt nervous, but as orepara continues, my nervousness, became excitement, and as if I didn't want to end this night.

But, we still have two more, and it would be on the 24th and 25th. So I would be spending my Christmas playing guitar with these people.

Though reality, that it would be my last day. They haven't found any replacement, but I needed to return to my original job after that, since the contract was until the end of orepara only.

~December 25th~

I was lost track in time that I couldn't believe that today would be the last day of orepara.

I stopped by Lantis to get the extra electric guitar, and I would be meeting up with Morikubo-san here before going to Ryougoku Kokugikan.

I entered the practice room and got the electric guitar that was at the corner of the room. As I crouched down, I kinda feel sentimental since today would be my last day here. I had so much fun, and gained precious memories here. Especially those times whenever I was alone with Morikubo-san and he would teach me.

Oh gosh! I'm fangirling just remembering about it!

"I can't believe that you are still lurking around here" I turned around and two women stood behind me. I couldn't remember their names, but they were part of those guitarists who Morikubo-san rejected to be part with

"I, I needed to get this guitar since Morikubo-san told me to get it" I answered as I stood up and face them. "Today will be my last day, so you will not be seeing me here anymore"

"Don't get us wrong" They smiled while getting closer to me. I felt somehow threatened and so I moved away from the guitar, instinct!

As what I thought, in instant, I felt my whole body fall on the ground and I screeched in pain as I felt sting on my hands. I could feel their heels on my palm. And even though one of them already stopped, the one on my right still stepped on my hand. I kicked her out as I got my hand bleeding from what they did.

They cursed at me, but laughed at the end, telling me to do my best later.

I felt pain, and it hurts a lot. My left hand was fine, but my right, I doubt. I hurriedly went to the washroom and cleaned my blooded hands. Now what should I do?

Good thing that I brought my black fingerless gloves with me. I covered my two hands with them and good thing, the wound was perfectly hidden. This would be fine.

When I return to the practice room, Morikubo-san was already there, he got the guitar and we headed to his car and off to the location. I kept silent, and just told Morikubo-san that I was nervous since it would be the last day.

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"(L/N), are you okay playing guitar with gloves on?" One of the staff asked me. I nodded and showed him that I could. He smiled and left me, but I wouldn't lie, it hurts a lot!

"Why are you wearing gloves?" I flinched when Morikubo-san suddenly talked behind me. I turned around and sighed "Did I surprise you?"

"Don't suddenly pop out of nowhere, Morikubo-san" I chuckled and showed him my hands with my fingerless gloves on "I felt that I needed this today. Don't worry, I can play with it. I promise that I will not ruin your performance"

"No, I wasn't pertaining about that. I-"

"Hmmmm?" I innocently looked at him but in the end he patted my head and he gave me a big wide smile

"Let's have fun today!"

As he said that, Suzumura-san approached Morikubo-san along with Ono-san, and not long after, Terashi-san and Shimono-san joined them.

Now, I need to do my best! The show must go on!

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Our performances went well, and finally its almost done. Five more songs of Morikubo-san, and it would be over! Despite of my injury, I played well, and no one noticed it, yet.

I went to the waiting room, and took off my gloves. It got swollen, and my hands, specifically my right hand, were becoming numb. I breathed heavily to released all the stress, but all I could do was to quiver in pain.

"I thought you are with the others?" I flinched at Morikubo-san's voice and immediately put on my gloves, feeling the sting on the process "Are you okay?"

"Y-yeah, yeah, I am fine. I was surprised that again, you suddenly popped out, Morikubo-san"

"Are you really okay?" He again asked, this time with intimidating voice, subjecting me to honestly answer him

"Yeah, I am fine. Why do you ask?" I lied, hiding my two hands at my back

"You are sweating alot, you are breathing heavily, and as if you are hiding something. (F/N)-chan, show me your hands" I gulped from what he demanded and smiled showing him my covered hands "Take that off"

"I don't like" I immediately responded and hid my hands on my back

"(F/N)-chan, let me see your hands" I shook my head, but he moved closer to me, instinctly, I stepped back "(F/N)-chan" He again called me, well, this time, he was really worried

"I understand. But I will say this first, no matter what you say, I will continue playing. I will keep on strumming for you Morikubo-san!" I bit my lower lip and showed my hands to him

I could see his eyes widened, and he panickly ran towards me. He held my hands and I could feel the cold sweat from his hands.

"Since when?!"

"This morning" I answered in low voice

"You've been hiding this?! You were playing with your hands like that!" I felt the tightening of his hand, and he was really worried "(F/N)-chan, you need to stay back now, and just let-"

"No" I interrupted him "I told you, no matter what you said, no matter what, I will play!" I insisted as I looked straight at his eyes "Morikubo-san, please, only five more songs. I promise, after that I will stay back. I'm so sorry, but please listen to my selfish decision. I want to play until the end" I pleaded

He sighed in defeat and let me sit first. He got the medical kit, and he personally tend my hands. It was gentle, and he was tending it with care.

As he put on the bandage, he sighed heavily "Are you really sure you still want to play?"

"Morikubo-san, I'll keep on strumming until the end. Don't worry about me"

"That's not it right? I am worried about you"

"Please, worry after the event. I will be fine. Do your best."

He again sighed and he finished wrapping my hand with bandage. He personally put on my fingerless gloves and stroke my hands in the end.

"I'll hear everything later, okay? Let's go. Terashi's performance will be done soon" He held my hand as we headed to the backstage

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Five more songs, and it would be over. I could still feel the pain, but not as much a while ago. Everytime I remember the warm and caring hand of Morikubo-san, the pain would go away.

He sang first Crazy Night followed by My Order then he stopped for MC segment. I could see him glancing at my direction during his performances. As he was talking, he thanked everyone who attended and also thanked his bandmates, and of course us the replacements. He sincerely thank us, and also apologize for short notice. He again apologize, but didn't elaborate why. He sung Canvas, Truth then lastly, Rainy Day.

We clapped our hands up in the air first while he sang the first verse of Rainy Day. And on cue, we all started playing on the start of the bridge. I knew my right hand started bleeding again, but I didn't mind. I played on my heart content, no that wasn't it, I was playing with my heart content but I couldn't play the way I wanted. But for me, to be able to play until the end, time to time, I look at him to remind myself thay I'll keep strumming for Morikubo-san.

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I breathed heavily as we headed to the back stage. I congratulated everyone. Morikubo-san hurriedly led me to the waiting room and again checked my injured hands, the other bandmates followed us and as expected they were surprised knowing that I was injured. Terashi-san was also there, and he couldn't believe about it too.

"But, I did a good job, right?" I made a peace sign and I received a pat on the head

"Yeah, you did a good job. That's why, please, stay still, okay?" I nodded and he told the others to change on the next door. He handed my Orepara shirt, and left me alone to change.

Once I was left alone, I felt my tears fall down on my cheeks. I felt so pathetic being injured. B-but, I did it. I strummed until the end. I should be satisfied!

"I know that you will cry, (F/N)-chan" I sniffed and as I looked up, I was squished in by pair of arms. I know this one, its Morikubo-san. I thought he left "You did a good job, (F/N)-chan. You kept on strumming until the end. Thank you for strumming for me"

"Morikubo-san, I, I really want to continue playing guitar for Morikubo-san. But, I think this is it" I sobbed but he tighten his embrace. "Thank you, Morikubo-san"

I could feel his breath on top of my head. He stroke my back, and I knew he was calming me down. First of all, why did I cry? What was the real reason?

Ah, because I was unsatisfied. I could play my best if I wasn't injured. Really, I was unsatisfied.

"Change your shirt. You still need to go to the stage later." He crouched down in front of me and smiled as he wiped my tears "I will say this again. You did a fantastic job. Thank you very much" I nodded and felt my face turned really red "And that's what I always want to see. That reaction from yours." He again patted my head and this time, he really left me alone and he watched Suzumura-san's performance

Morikubo-san, he really cares.

I, before, I wasn't thinking of letting others know that I could play. But playing with Morikubo-san, and with these people, I want to keep on playing with them.

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The encore part started and I stayed behind watching them from the monitor. My hands were covered in bandage, corteousy of stylist-san.

My eyes couldn't get off from Morikubo-san. As we were waiting for the staff to call us, his bandmates approached me, and even the dancers of Ono-san.

"We heard what happened, are you okay, (L/N)-san?" They asked worriedly

I showed them my hands and grinned "I'm fine now. Thank you and sorry for not telling anyone"

"Morikubo-san was really worried." They told me and I just chuckled as response

"Okay on stand-by!" the staff shouted and we lined up on the stage. We entered the stage and I stood near the stair. I hid my hands at the back and I could see Morikubo-san looking at our direction. On cue we all bowed down and we received a round of applause.

And we all sang nemuru monotachi and the curtain was closed.

We exit the stage and everyone cheered. We made way for Morikubo-san and the others as the came back from the stage.

They went to have a special backstage footage for the DVD. But before he left, he told me to wait on the waiting room and he would drive me to the hospital.

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I sat on the waiting area, waiting for stylist-san to call us, since she got Morikubo-san's car. Here I was staring at a box wrapped with a red and green wrapper. I pointed at myself, asking Morikubo-san for assurance

"Merry Christmas" He smiled

"T-thank you very much! Can I open it?" I asked in excitement

"Sure go ahead"

I excitedly opened it and to my surprised, there were two guitar pick, a customized guitar picks.

"The silver one is from the bandmates. As their thank you gift for these past months. The white one is from me. My personal gift to you, and also a gratitude for being with us, up until the end"

I again felt my tears ran on my cheeks and I felt incredibly happy. "Thank you, thank you Morikubo-san! I'll treasure these!"

"Now, let's go down to business while waiting" He looked at me seriously and even before he continued, I explained to him what happened. "No, that wasn't. I wasn't going to ask that, but thank you for telling me."

"That wasn't it?"

"That guitar pick from mine. I want you to use that only if I am around. I want you to use that if you are with me" I tilted my head, confused to what he meant. He sighed loudly, moved closer to me, and to my surprise I felt his smooth lips on my cheeks. "Let's go, my phone is vibrating non-stop. She's surely waiting for us outside"

I felt my whole body became so hot, and my heart beats so fast that it was so hard to breath. I touched my cheeks and I knew, I was on my limit

"Morikubo-san" I gathered all my courage and looked straight at him, and confessed all the feelings I have inside me.

~Strumming for Morikubo Showtarou Part 2~Fin~
~To be Continued~To You, From Yusa Kouji Part 1~

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Hello everyone! Happy New Year!!!!!! Thank you everyone for keeping up with me!! Thank you for all the votes, comments, and for supporting this book! 本当にありがとう!

Happy New Year!
新年あけましておめでとうございます!
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
Manigong Bagong Taon!

I wish you all a fruitful year! God bless Everyone!

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Because of the strike happened in my school, I still have fall term class on January 3rd and 4th, then exam on January 5th and 13th... >v< Winter Term will start on January 18th... Ahhhhhhh Schooollll... 😂

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And I am happy with the news about the Blu-ray and DVD released date of DGS expo! And also, the second album our DGS COMBI! There are lots of new single albums coming this year, and of course DVD concert release too (Kiramune!)

Kirafes 2017 (No, Miyu T_T) UtaPri 6th stage (With Heavens) Quartet Night concert, okay what else?!

lol!

Okay that's all for now!
Please to be in your care this year!
今年こそ，よろしおねがいしまし！

Niccy
HiroC18

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