Chapter 3.2.5: Violins and Piano - Shindou Takuto
Luna: This is it, minna! The second part of Shindou's story - Violins and Piano! ^_^
Amemiya: I'm quite surprised that you invited them here. *points at Solar, Kishibe and the Resistance Japan and the rest of the members in Shinsei Japan*
Luna: Heee, hey I invited you too! *grins* Besides, they're included here in this story.
Kishibe: What? *shakes his head* Even her? *bobbed his head at Solar*
Luna: Um, let's see... *reads Celestia's story* Woah, yep. She's here.
Kishibe: WHAT??!! She's an OC?!
Luna: Yep! *grinning widely*
Hayato: *rubs his temple* Everyone is so annoying here.
Shindou: Er... Let's start shall we?
Luna: Okay! *smiles at the readers* Enjoy minna-san!
..~*~..
Actually, I'm staying in a five-star hotel. Which is undeniably expensive. But then again, one of Shindou's kantoku's friend told me that I'm staying in this hotel. What is his name again? Go- Go-? Ah, Gouenji Shuuya-san, an international football star one decade ago together with the rest of Inazuma Japan.
"I- I cannot take this!" I tried to reason out. Shindou smiled apologetically and shook his head. "This is too much, Shindou! I really appreciate it, I do. But, I - I-!" I looked at Gouenji-san, "Gouenji-san, I-"
"Bloody hell, (f/n). Just accept it already! Everyone will be cutting a leg just to rest in a five-star hotel, you know." Kariya persuaded exasperatedly, almost in the verge to rip his hair out. Currently, we're standing in front the huge registration lobby with the rest of the team I do not know (except the three) and three adults who are looking at me. The hotel is really flashy with a golden wall decorated with delicate, ethereal spirals and lines surrounding the whole vicinity and a huge crystal chandelier hanging the ceiling. There are many people here and all of them are looking at us and gushing about certain soccer history, members and references that I'm sure is not in my now priority list. Right now, I'm in a hassle and a huge mess because of...of this!
A while ago when we are about to enter an apartment we just first encountered, Shindou received a call from his kantoku, and immediately; he suggested to his other two friends to meet them in a five-star hotel with me. At first, I was confused. I mean- I'm already here. Why do I need to leave and waste Shindou's big help, right? But I still accepted since it would be rude if I decline their kantoku's orders. But I really did not expected this. Well, sure I expected that the rest of the team will be here, but me staying in a freaking five-star hotel really confuses me.
"Easy for you to say baka Kariya." I cussed out and Kirino laughed. Kariya feigned a wounded expression and I was like - I just gave him a venomous glare. After knowing the three, Kirino told me of Kariya's deceitfulness and mischievousness, and the reason of his hostility towards the latter.
"That's just plain rude, (f/n)-chan~" He says and my eyes twitched. I was about to snap when Kirino landed a hand on my shoulders and continued what I was supposed to do.
"Kariya, I suggest for you to stop teasing (f/n) or else you'll have to deal with Hitomiko-san later." He warned and Kariya's grin faltered. He shivered and looked at Kirino accusingly.
"How in god's name did you know Hitomiko-nee-san?" He demanded.
"You told me, remember? That one time when we're near the riverbank?" Kariya's eyes widened and cursed under his breath.
"I knew from the very start that I shouldn't have said that." Kirino sweat dropped.
I cleared my throat and looked at Shindou. He shook his head again and I groaned, not wanting the end of this. Kariya snickered at my misfortune as I tried persuading Gouenji-san to not do this. He just gave me a smile and shook his head.
"I'm so sorry, (f/n). But you are already now registered ever since you are called over." My eyes widened and he smiled, continuing. "And I'm not the only one who planned this. A very good friend of ours in Italy suggested this and we agreed since you're close to him. I'm even quite sure you have heard of him." I was about to reply when a deep matured voice broke through the crowds sending shivers down my spine.
"(F/n)?"
I gulped at the so-familiar voice and turned around at the source slowly and that's where my emotions took over.
"Fideo!" I cried and dropped my black and white backpack in the process, before running towards him. He laughed when I pounced onto him, burying my face on his neck, emotions going haywire. "You - you- YOU BAKA!" I cried, clutching his gray shirt, creating creases but I don't care. All it matters is he's here. He's finally here. After all those lone and worrisome 7 months without contact has finally paid off. I thought he won't remember me after all the days we went through, but I never expected him to visit the same country as I did. But.. I shook my head, still crying.
"(F/n), come on now." Fideo soothed me, while rubbing circles at my back and I hugged him even tighter - like a daughter embracing her father goodbye. But in our condition, we are like siblings, seeking for comfort. I stayed there for a couple of minutes while he soothed me and finally; I released him and hang my head low, wiping any signs of tears strained. "Finally done, (f/n)?" I raised my head and gave him a weak glare.
"I should have murdered you while you're sleeping, Fideo-nee." I told him, still wavering from my emotions. I took a look around and almost staggered when all of the individuals around us are staring at us. I averted my gaze away from them and focused at Fideo as he grinned.
"I miss you too."
..~*~..
"This is my suite?!" I awed, standing in the doorframe, eyes almost bulging at the wondrous sight in front of me. The room is ensconced with a rosy wall, accentuated with white decorations and a balcony in my line of sight. The sky was painted a deep cerulean with a faint haze of orange streaks and some feeble celestial patterns, signaling the fall of daylight. It even looked ethereal from here when I can see the city lights below - like little fireflies lighting in the dark.
Trudging forward in gentle steps, my feet flushed against the soft crimson furry carpet below, leaving a content sensation. There are three queen-sized beds on the right side with lamps on each other's side and a medium crystalloid chandelier hanging on the ceiling. In front of the beds is a very large LCD flat screen plastered on the wall. On the corner side of the suite is the way to the bathroom, I guess. Fideo chuckled behind me as I walked towards the queen-sized bed between. I sat down and the bed weighed down underneath me as a satisfying sigh left my lips. Shindou and his friends, together with the three adults left me a while ago with Fideo to lead me to my own room as they went back to their respective rooms. Yes, they are staying here in the hotel as well. Why they are here, I have no idea.
"I see you like it." Fideo finally said and I looked at him, smiling lazily.
"Yeah, but you don't have to spend much for me you know?" He chuckled, then shrugged before placing down my black and white bag on the table, not too far away from me. "Anyways, why are there three queen-sized beds here? Am I having a roommate?" I asked him, still loving the soft sheets underneath me. I also just noticed some bags lying on the bed and at the floor.
He nodded. "Yeah, you're sharing with the three managers of Raimon and the other two adults - Aki-san and Haruna-san, but they're not here in the moment." I blinked, not hearing of those names before but shrugged nonetheless. I'll get to know them later anyways. "By the way, did I mention that the reunion will be held here two days from now at 7:30 PM and oh, it's a formal reunion." My jaw dropped. I thought it'll be held-? Now I know why Shindou and the team are staying here. "Well, I'm sure you-"
"Are you kidding me? Does this mean I have to wear a dress in the reunion?!" I shrieked, and shot out of the bed. He nodded and grinned at my unfortunate position. I groaned, sitting again, and the bed creaked underneath faintly at my sudden action. "Wait! I thought the reunion will be held in Inazuma-?"
"Some changes I guess? But the time still remains. For your second question; yes. You have to wear a dress." He said. I swear I felt something inside me broke.
"What have I brought myself into?" I groaned. I took the ivory pillow from the bed and buried my head on it. Then I screamed releasing my emotions, the pillow muffling my screams through the fabric. I did not bring a dress with me because I dislike them. I never wear them because they are uncomfortable for me. You can say I'm tomboyish but I'm proud of that. I'm never like those girls who liked to gossip about boys and wear make-ups. And yet here I am, about to spend my two resting days, looking for a stupid dress. I screamed even more. I heard Fideo laugh as I felt the bed weighing down signaling of Fideo sitting down. He ruffled my hair in a brotherly way.
"Oh cheer up, (f/n). It's for one night only." I raised my head and snapped.
"Exactly! For one night only!" I groaned, "And the worst part is, I DID NOT BRING A DRESS WITH ME! Who even wears them anyway?! They're just some pathetic, frilly, annoying-!"
"Woah, hey breath for a while, will you? Calm down!" Fideo laughed and I stopped at my little session and breathed. Then I sighed in exhaustion, feeling my muscles stiff and feeble from my long journey a while ago. I closed my eyes, feeling my energy all drained out. I just realized how tired and worn-out I am. I almost swayed in my position. Fideo chuckled. "Tired?"
"Very." I responded back faintly and a yawn escape my lips as I wiped away some any signs of tears prickling. He chuckled even more. When I felt the bed raised a bit, I opened my eyes slightly to give Fideo a questioning glance as he tapped something on his phone before shoving it inside his pockets. He turned at me.
"It's better if you sleep early." He earnestly said, "you look worn-out, from your trip." He pointed out and since that I'm very tired, I just gave him a nod, shut my eyes before falling to bed, not even bothering to take a bath. That can wait tomorrow anyways.
"Goodnight." I mumbled out, in the verge to fall asleep when I felt him peck my forehead in a brotherly way and whispered the same phrase I uttered and leaned away as sleep took over me.
..~*~..
I rolled to the other side of the bed to get myself more comfortable when I felt something hot and glaring on my face. I shut my eyes tightly to avoid that annoying sensation but to no avail so I opened my eyes to check what it is but only to shut it again. I hissed when the sun made contact with my skin and I groaned and took one pillow beside me to bury my face with it. I was about to sleep again when someone yanked the pillow away from my face. I groaned.
"Wake up, (f/n)-chan! Everyone's waiting for you at the cafeteria!"
At that annoying voice, my eyes snapped open, only to perceive Kariya smirking down on me. I screamed and almost jumped away in fear. He reeled and stumbled and fell to his rear as I rolled away from him as far away as possible, only to fall from the bed with a loud thud. I hastily stand up, tangled with the bed sheets but only to tripped on my own feet.
"Calm down, (f/n)-chan! It's just me!" I heard Kariya from the other side of the bed and some shuffling of feet. I peeked over at the bed to give him a glare. He already has that mischievous smirk of his and is standing fully and looking at me.
"I know it's you! What the hell are you doing here?!" I hissed and finally stood up, getting rid off the sheets from my body. "You can't just barge inside the lady's boudoir and freaked her out of it!" I scolded him and he raised his brow at me.
"Are you for real?" He sighed and I screamed at him again.
"Get out! Get out!" I pointed at the door behind him, hissing. "Get out of here!"
"Alright, alright! Sheesh, you need a chill pill-" I threw a pillow at him which he barely dodged. "Okay, okay! I'm out!" He raised his hands in surrender and went outside the door when he stopped and retreated back to me. I gave him a warning glare when he placed down something on the bed. "Before I forgot, here." I looked at it and pick it up. It's a golden card. "Just in case if you want to go inside." He said, before leaving me and closed the door with a click. Finally, I'm alone with the other beds disheveled which my roommates took as I sat on the disheveled mess of the bed before calming down with a deep breath. I sat there for a while with nothing but the sound of my moderate breathing and the the faintness of cars honking from the balcony in the distance.
I sighed and stood up, stretching and walked towards my bags. I opened one of the rolling bags which has my clothes in it and took some clothes before closing it and locked it. I walked towards the bathroom and my eyes glinted up. Woah, this suite is really luxurious. The bathroom is really large and is nicely decorated with purple tiles ascending into a rich magenta up the ceiling with a bathtub on my right side and a shower to the left. In front of me is a wide sink and a mirror with some basic needs such as soap and the lots. I made my way towards the shower and opened the translucent door before going inside, locking the door behind me.
..~*~..
Finally closing the door, I patted my pockets just to make sure the card is with me before striding towards the cafeteria where Kariya instructed me to meet. I had my slate headphones attached on each side of my ears as the dubstep blasted through the speakers. I am clad with a simple loose gray sweater where my hand is shoved inside the pockets, and some ivory tights and a pair of black boots that goes along my ankles. I hummed along the way and almost skipped together with the beats when I realized I don't know the path towards the cafeteria. So I went to the lobby and snaked my headphones around my neck to ask the red clothed female clerk there with a smile.
"Excuse me, may I know where the cafeteria is?" She smiled.
After instructing me the directions I need, I gave a smile of gratitude before turning on my heels - not before placing both my headphones again in my ears as I went to the direction the clerk just told me.
Skipping and humming with the beats and music, I followed the lady's instruction; going right when I reached end of the hallways and went straight ahead. Then I turned left when I reached the huge balcony - just as the clerk mentioned - where some people invaded. Right as I turned, I saw an open gap which leads to the cafeteria. I smiled and quickly went inside. Despite many people plaguing this place, the cafeteria is very huge which gives more available space and some vacant tables and chairs for the late comers. Looking for some familiar faces, my eyes landed to the person waving and a smile etched on my lips when I recognized who it was. I removed my headphones and snaked it around my neck as I made my way towards them.
"You're late." Shindou larked and I gave him a playful glare while making myself comfortable between Kirino and Kariya, since they are the only ones I know.
"It's your fault anyways." I joked and he grinned. Then he gestured for the foods blanketed the long table. My eyes widened at the foods being presented in front of me with all their glory as my stomach howled in hunger - I even almost drooled when I saw a lasagna not too far away from me. I have loved lasagna ever since Fideo introduced it to me one night when I'm still in Italy! And I would never decline for it!
"Woah, careful there (f/n)-chan." Kariya snickered as I helped myself, almost taking half of the foods in front of me. I gave him my silly grin, before taking a big bite of lasagna since I just realized it now that I've been craving for it ever since I left in Italy.
"O.M.G." I muffled in delight with my mouth full and eyes sparkling. Kirino chuckled beside me and Kariya on the other hand just gave a shake of a head. I swallowed it, leaving a delightful sensation in my tongue, craving me for more. I took another big bite, then another and another until I left no single trace of it on the plate. "Lasagna is always the best!" I cheered. I heard Fideo chuckle on the other side.
"I never knew you are the type of person who eats too much, (f/n)." I shrugged, still eating. This time; French fries.
"I can't help it. I haven't eaten anything yesterday aside my breakfast which is 30 hours ago." I said, pointing the fries at him with my fingers to prove my point. He is seated in the corner of the table between Endou-san and an American sandy haired guy with rich blue eyes I do not even know. Fideo laughed as the American just smiled.
"I see... Help yourself then, (f/n)." Endou-san said and I grinned, taking another bite of my fries. This continued for a good 5 seconds when a brown haired guy, styled with weird yet extraordinary two whirls who is seated parallel from me stood from his seat. I blinked, ceasing my little session as the table around me quieted down when the guy held his hand out.
"Nice to meet you, (l/n) (f/n)!" He smiled widely and I smiled finally registering that he's being friendly. I stood up and took his hand, shaking with it in eagerness. "My name is Matsukaze Tenma! And I heard many things about you from Fideo-san!" I blinked and a coy smirk drew my lips.
"He does?" I asked Tenma, sparing a quick glance at Fideo. He waved at me, grinning. I returned back at Tenma and blushed when he nodded eagerly. We released our hands.
"Yeah, so you're a violinist and a DJ?" He questioned excitedly. I nodded sheepishly and I heard a spat of water behind me.
"(F/n) is a violinist?!" I heard Kariya shrieked. I nodded slowly, confused why he is so worked up with this as he also stood from his seat. I took a look around; looks like we attracted a lot of attention in the cafeteria.
"K-Kariya-kun," I heard a voice in the table. "Please quiet down. You're creating a scene." My eyes trailed over at the purple haired guy who has big and adorable brown eyes. He was seated beside Kariya and I blushed at his cuteness.
"Sorry Hikaru." He apologized before looking at me then at Shindou. His eyes glided to Endou-san, "Endou-kantoku, have you found already a musician to play for Ibuki-san?" My brows furrowed. I gave Shindou a look and he shook his head, saying he also doesn't know what Kariya is planning.
"Now you've mentioned it; no, I haven't." Endou shook his head, "Why? Do you have a suggestion, Kariya?" Kariya nodded.
"Yes. Why don't we let Shindou-senpai and (f/n)-chan play?" My eyes widened and Shindou stood up. "Since Shindou-senpai is a pianist and (f/n)-chan being a violinist, wouldn't it be great if a piano and a violin blended together?" He asked, earning some nods and whispers from the team. I blinked; well, that's true..
Endou thought for a bit. "Well, I suppose that could work. After all, Shindou is a very close friend of Ibuki and it will be better if he played something for him." Endou nodded then smiled, "The plan is great, Kariya. Although," He looked at me. "(F/n), are you okay with this? I don't want to force you into something you don't even want."
I nodded quickly, agreeing. "I'll accept! It'll be an honor to play something for a friend after all."
"But, you don't even know Ibuki." Shindou protested. I shook my head, grinning.
"I may not for now, but later I will. After all, who says I'm doing this just for him? I'm doing this for you too and the others, you know?" I gave him a teasing wink. His eyes widened and a blush crept his cheeks then he smiled.
"Thank you, (f/n)."
"Then it's final." Endou said before looking at Kariya, "All thanks to Kariya. Now our work is done. All we have to do is to find a suit and tie - for the males that is." At that single word, I let out a shrill of horror.
"Oh shoot! I have to find a dress!" I hastily said and was about to run away from the cafeteria when Kirino held me.
"Calm down (f/n). If you're going to search for a dress alone, at least bring a company who knows this city well." He reminded me. I became even more horrified. I don't even know their managers! How am I suppose to find a dress at this condition? I would've asked Kirino, Kariya or Shindou or maybe Fideo or Tenma-kun, but they're all boys! They don't know a thing about girls' things!
I'm already freaking out when Kirino smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. The managers will help you together with Aki-san and Haruna-sensei. They're looking for a dress also today." At that, I sighed in relief.
"Oh, thank goodness." I mumbled out and he grins before letting go of me.
"By the way, you might want to return in your room," he said and I looked at him, perplex. He sheepishly chuckled and continued, "the managers alongside with the two adults just recently went there." My eyes widened.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?!" I freaked out and he apologetically smiled.
"I just remembered it now. Sorry." Not wanting to waste any more time, I ran away, sending a glare at Kirino. He just gave me a wave before turning around and sat down to discuss with the others.
*****
"Who knew Shindou-senpai?" Kariya teased and sent a teasing smirk at his way, "that one day you'll be meeting a girl who has the same passion as you do."
Shindou just sighed and Kirino just merely looked at them since he's in the middle of the two. "Kariya, what are you implying right now?"
"I'm implying that, do you like (f/n)-chan?" He smirked and Kirino jerked his head towards his best friend, waiting for his answer. As much as he hated Kariya for intruding someone's life, he realized that it has some perks also. Like asking Shindou.
Shindou blushed and stammered. The Shindou Takuto just stammered. "I- I- why do you want to know?" He asked, almost exasperated. Kariya shrugged as for Kirino, he only gave an amused look at Shindou.
"I don't know. I guess I was wrong after all." He said, taking a swig of water in the glass. Shindou was bewildered.
"What do you mean?"
Kariya sniggered. "I mean that (f/n) was the one hitting on you after all." He smirked after placing the glass down. Shindou blushed furiously as for Kirino? He just laughed boisterously, liking the way how Kariya trapped his best friend in a miserable pinhole.
"What in the world, Kariya?"
"Wait, Shindou-senpai has a crush?!" Tenma exclaimed which earned everyone's attention. Shindou just gave the soccer freak an agitated glare before averting his face away from everyone. Great, Tenma did it. He did it.
"Do you want some, Shindou-senpai?" Kariya asked, offering some candies for him, still having that mischievous gleam in his eyes. Shindou just gave him glare but took one nonetheless. Now he knows why Kirino despised him. And at this point, he slowly felt himself growing more annoyed at the prankster. Just recalling of what he has done made his muscles twitch. Kirino just patted his back, now chuckling at his friend's gloomy aura.
Looks like Kirino and Shindou's roles changed.
..~*~..
Kariya: Hey! I liked Kirino-senpai as my ONLY personal victim! *frowns* I don't want Shindou-senpai! Ibuki-san can have him!
Kirino: Kariya... *threatening aura*
Others: Kariya.. Wha.. What..? *dumbfounded*
Kariya: What? I'm just saying. *crosses arms* You guys aren't thinking differently, are you?
Kirino: What do you think? *narrowed eyes*
Kariya: Oh? Then does this mean.. You like me Kirino-senpai? *smirks*
Kirino: *grits his teeth* No.
Celestia: *smirks* You better be careful what you wished for.
Kariya: *blinks* What-?
Luna: Omo, my favorite pairings! *eyes sparkling* You guys are so... OMG. I better create-!
Kariya: NO!!!
Luna: Eh? But you said-?
Kariya: That's different!
Luna: Eh? Is that so? Maybe some would like-
Every IE Casts: NO!! JUST NO!!
Luna: *pouts* Okay, okay! I won't! Sheesh, you guys really despised Yaoi huh?
Every IE Casts: YES!!
Kariya: Didn't you despise it as well?
Celestia: She never despised it. She just disliked it.
Luna: Celestia-chan is right! But I'll create a fanfic involving about you guys! It's called, Inazuma Supports! ^_^
Shindou: Inazuma Supports. *looks at her in a constraint way* Really?
Kariya: *rolls his eyes* That's a dumb name.
Luna: No, it's not! *huffs* Basically, that fic is inspired by Fire Emblem Awakening supports conversation!
Kirino: You're making it into a Yaoi, aren't you? *glares*
Luna: Huh? *blushes* No! *waves her hands in frantic* I didn't include any marriage proposals-!
IE Casts except Kirino: M-MARRIAGE PR-PROPOSALS?!
Luna: Heehee. *giggles* Yes, ^_^ FEA includes marriage proposals. But don't worry though. I did not include anything aside from companionship and some of your history... I think?
Everyone: *silent*
Celestia: Part 3 will be uploaded next week or tomorrow.
Luna: Don't miss it! ^_^
SAYONARA!!
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