Requested by Seiyuu4Ever and koizakuraa

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I yawned as I walked on the empty corridor on the fifth floor at VIMS agency, holding the reports for this month. As always, the marketing for our agency's seiyuu were overwhelming. They got too much projects these past months, even events.

"You sure are tired, (L/N)-san?"

"Ah, Kaji-san, good afternoon. I just finished my lunch so I feel sleepy." I answered as he walked beside me "I am surprised you are here today"

"Yeah, I need to talk to the director today. But he is talking with Morikubo-san" He answered, yawning in process. I chuckled from what he did and he pouted his lips "It can't be helped, I feel sleepy when I saw you yawning"

"I didn't say anything" I countered.

As we arrived outside the director's office, we were told that they were in the meeting room at the 3rd floor. We both went down and waited for them outside. While waiting, I was talking to Kaji-san, but then

"So, how are you and Morikubo-san?" I flinched from what he asked and smiled bitterly "Come on, I know you like him"

I laughed dryly and patted his head, hardly "I don't know what you are saying?"

"Hahahaha" He laughed teasingly "You know very well what I said. We've been talking about that since two years ago."

"I admire him, that's all" I said and sighed. Kaji-san just caught me staring at Morikubo-san. I couldn't help, because I liked his musics, and his humor. "By the way, how about play some later?"

"I can't since my guitar string broke last week" I informed him "Also, I don't have much time to play guitar now. Though I am not as busy as you, I am busy with lots of things. Also, I really appreciate if you still keep that as a secret"

"I see. Don't worry, in this agency, I'm the only one who knows about it" He made a peace sign. It was then the meeting was done.

"(F/N)-chan! and Kaji?" Morikubo-san called us as he open the door "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to talk to the director and give these reports" I showed him the papers I was holding "Kaji-san will also talk to the director"

"I see, but you need to wait for him for couple of minutes more since they are still talking inside"

"Is there a problem?" We worriedly asked

"No, nothing. We just talked about my schedule since I need to adjust it" Morikubo-san answered in low voice. He seemed worried about something.

"Then I'll just go to the 4th floor for a while. I'll be right back. Are you going to leave now, Morikubo-san? Can you accompany her for a while?"

"Yeah, yeah, sure. I still have time"

And before Kaji-san left, he teasingly grinned at me. His plan was really obvious. He always does this.

"So how's it going, Morikubo-san? You are so busy lately. Anime recording, events, Preparing for your tour" I started, smiling at him "And preparing for Orepara on December. Make sure to rest and give time for yourself"

"Thank you, (F/N)-chan for worrying. I will make sure to rest some other time. I don't think I can though these coming weeks"

"Is there a problem?" I worriedly asked hearing his response, but shook and waved my hands in front of me "Ah, but you don't need to tell me! I'm sorry for stepping on the line"

"Don't be so formal!" He laughed patting my head "Its okay, I will tell you. You are a very close friend to me" I smiled bitterly from what he said "Actually, the drummer and guitarist that always play with me during my tours and orepara, they got into trouble so they will be suspended"

"That's... I'm sorry to hear about that. Did you find replacements?"

"Not yet, but for the drummer, most likely we can find. But for the guitarist, the guitarists in Lantis are all full in schedule. I can't immediately find replacement. I need someone with high intelligent in using guitar."

"That's so difficult task, Morikubo-san. I hope you can find a replacement soon. Ah  that's not it. Because its you, you will surely find a replacement soon" He smiled at what I said and I felt his hand stroke my (h/c) hair

"Thank you, (F/N)-chan. You really are so kind"

And my usual response from this usual action of him; my face turned red and again the beating of my heart won't calm down.

"I-I am not. But coming from Morikubo-san, I felt flustered and confident" I chuckled and I really didn't mind if he could see my face red, I mean I always react like this

"You are really cute." He laughed then checked his phone "Then, I better get going now. See you around" I nodded as he patted my shoulder then left. I waved at him and as I saw him turned left. I turned around, giggled as I closed my eyes.

Once I opened my eyes, I screeched, seeing the teasing smile of this white bubbly guy standing in front of me

"You are really cute" he immitated Morikubo-san's voice and laughed "(L/N)-san, you really are so complicated."

I narrowed my eyes to him and unconsciously, I smacked him with the papers I was holding. He laughed at me and again imitated Morikubo-san

"I hate you, Kaji-san" I pouted my lips but he laughed at me

"I know, I know, I know that I'm the only one who knows that you like him. You need someone to talk to" Kaji-san patted my back and finally the meeting inside was done, and the two of us talked to the director

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I sat down on the agency's cafeteria, quietly eating my lunch, while reading the new schedules of the seiyuu affiliated to our agency.

"As always, Morikubo-san, Kaji-san and Murase-san have the hectic schedules among the male seiyuu." I mumbled to myself. As I flipped the next page to female seiyuu, I jolted when someone suddenly sat down in front of me.

"How's lunch, (F/N)-chan?" I blinked slowly, chewing the food I was eating, dumbfounded to why Morikubo-san suddenly sat down in front of me "You are alone in a four chair table. What are you eating?"

"Lunch" I answered then choked myself "Morikubo-san, why are you here?"

"I will also eat lunch here" He answered showing the sandwich his hand

He was talking to me, asking how I was. He was talking non-stop, but I felt like he was really worrying about something, probably his bandmates

"Morikubo-san, you look so stress" I worriedly told him and handed a small box of mint candies "It might help you calm down and think carefully next time"

"Thank-"

"(L/N)-SAAAAN!!!!" Yes, before Morikubo-san even thank me, someone just entered the cafeteria shouting my last name. "(L/N)-san!"

I covered my ears as this person responsible came approaching us "Kaji-san, I could hear you from- what are you holding?" I narrowed my eyes on the thing he was holding

"(L/N)-san, Happy Birthday!" he shouted handing the thing he was holding to me

"Eh, today is your birthday?!" Morikubo-san shouted in surprised, but of course, I shook my head vigoroursly

"No it's not my birthday today!" I retorted then turned to Kaji-san "it is not my birthday! What the heck are you saying?!"

"Yeah, I know that today is not your birthday!" He responded energetically "Well, actually, I don't know when is your birthday! But I want to give this gift to you!" He grinned and handed it to me

"But why a guitar?" I heard Morikubo-san asked.

"Ah because last time she told me that he string of her guitar was broken. Since she is really good in playing guitar, its too bad if her guitar is broken. Also, since I don't know what kind of string her guitar is, Ayumu-kun, Inoue-chan, Horie-san, Abe-san, Hamaguchi-san and Niina-san chipped in and bought this acoustic guitar for her" I glared at Kaji-san. I was happy that they would give me, but why did the others found out? And also telling this in front of Morikubo-san

"I didn't know that you play guitar, (L/N)-san"

"A-ahh... No... I'm not really good..." I tried to explain since his interest was pricking

"Ah, you are still looking for a guitarist, right Morikubo-san? (L/N)-san can do it, she can play your songs so easily!"

Kaji-san!!!!!!!!!

"No... I'm really not... good..." I mumbled, but I could see the smile from Morikubo-san, and I could feel the sneering from Kaji-san "Well, you know, I also can't since I'm busy here..."

"Yosh, I will talk to the director now!" He immediately ran out of the cafeteria and left me with Kaji-san.

As for me, I stood up and release all the black aura I held in "Ka-Ji-San!!!! You sure are so nice to tell my secret!!!!!" He made a big wide smile and I couldn't help but pinched his cheeks "Don't just smile! Now the other seiyuu also know! And Morikubo-san too!!!" I felt my knee so weak again and so I sat down and sobbed "Now what should I do?! I want to live my life normally, where people don't know that I can play guitar! I have a weird playing style!"

"I know! Don't worry, the others don't know that you play guitar. Since I heard them that they wanted to thank you for helping them. So I suggested to give you a gift, and I volunteered to buy the gift for you!" I glared at him but taken aback when he became so serious all of a sudden "(L/N)-san! Don't you feel worried about Morikubo-san?!"

"Worried? I am, since I could see that he is so stress because of what happened!"

"See?! So make sure to help him." He moved closer and I could see how serious he was "Make sure to help the man you like, (L/N) (F/N)-san. You might get a chance! (L/N)-san's flustered face is amusing to see"

I knew it! This guy here is making fun of me! "You little brat!" I shouted as he waved at me, leaving the guitar on me "I feel bad though, since I know that he needed a guitarist, and I didn't volunteer on my own"

~

Right now, I am standing in the door of life and death...

No I am just kidding...

The dirctor called me. He wanted to talk to me about my work. I am positive that its about Morikubo-san.

"(L/N)-san" I immediately turned around and smiled at Morikubo-san who was worriedly looking at me "I'm sorry. I should have asked for your consent first. I was just-"

"Don't apologize, Morikubo-san. It should be me who should apologize for not mentioning about it. Though I'll be honest. Indeed, I can play guitar, and I can help you, but I don't have confidence. H-however, if you really don't have anyone, I will help you"

"Really?!" I immediately nodded from his response and I felt my whole body being squished in by his strong arms "Thank you, (F/N)-chan!"

Once he freed me, we both went inside the director's office. As what I thought, the director told me to help Morikubo-san for the meantime, until they find a replacement. Also, since there were people who can look over my work, I could help Morikubo-san, he said. But, somehow he told me to do my best, and don't listen to others aside from Morikubo-san

We bowed down and I heaved a sighed when we got out of the room

"Don't worry, (F/N)-chan. I'll look after you."

~

At first, I didn't know what the director said, but when I went with Morikubo-san to Lantis...

"Are you joking us, Morikubo-san? You chose her over us? Us, with experience?" There were 5 female guitarists and 2 male guitarists standing in front of me. And here I thought there were no replacements

"I am not. (F/N)-chan will be my guitarist. That's why, thank you for volunteering, but I already find one" He wrapped his hand around my shoulder and led me inside the practice room, and there were men standing on the middle of the room, gathering around the drum set "This is (L/N) (F/N, I hope you get along with her" He tapped my shoulder, and smiled at me. His face was so close to mine

"Nice to meet you, (L/N)-chan!" They greeted in chorus

"Don't worry, these guys are all nice compare to the people a while ago. You'll meet more like them, but don't worry, I will look after you"

"Thank you very much. I'll do my best!"

~To be Continued~Strumming for Morikubo Showtaro Part 2~