Chapter 7 - Brand New Stage
The siblings continued to help Live-House Circle by learning about two new bands they could recruit. All while the news about Rinko and Jiro reaches their friends.
Live-House Circle: 11:00 am
Jiro POV
On a nice day outside, where people would rather spend it basking in the sunlight, I sit at the front counter, sorting band practice bookings.
Jiro: Okay... next is Afterglow... only a few more left.
Marina: Yomi-chan, Jiro-kun! Where do you want to eat for lunch,
Yomi: Can't we just eat from the cafe?
Marina: Nah, I'm feeling like we should order from somewhere in the neighborhood.
Jiro: How about that Hamburg place around the corner? I've heard it's really good.
Yomi: Yes, let's do that!
Marina:Alright, what would you two like?
Jiro: I'll get the Cheese Hamburg Steak
Yomi: I'll do the Omurice Hamburg.
Marina: And... ordered. By the way, Jiro, congrats on getting a girlfriend.
Jiro: Where have you heard about this?
Marina: It's all the gossip around this Live-House.
Jiro: Huh...
Yomi: I'm so proud of him!
Marina: Yeah! Me too! He's growing up so fast...
Jiro: Uh, I'm not some young kid fresh into puberty...
Meanwhile, outside the live house, the members of Roselia were standing outside the Live-house, looking into the window to see where Jiro was.
Ako: Come on, Rin-Rin, he's inside. Say hello!
Rinko: I-I feel embarrassed...
Lisa: Why? Cause we're here?
Yukina: Hmph, don't let him distant you from Roselia...
Sayo: Jiro won't be a distraction.
Suddenly, the door opened, with Jiro coming out with a rather stern look on his face.
Jiro: She's right... I won't...
Rinko: Good to see you, Jiro...
Jiro: You too, Rinko.
Yukina: You do realize Roselia takes priority of Rinko's time...
Jiro: You make this sound so personal.
Yukina: You are well aware. You are not my favorite person.
Jiro: Well, I wasn't put on this earth to impress everyone...
Yukina: That "everyone" is pretty much no one!
Jiro: Excuse me?
Yukina: You heard me!
Rinko: P-please stop...
Ako: Rin-Rin?
Sayo: Shirokane-san?
Rinko: Please, Minato-san. Don't talk that way to Jiro-kun...
Yukina: Hmph... *goes inside*
Ako: Jiro-nee? Why does Yukina hate you?
Jiro: I used to play music... but when I quit so abruptly, it guess it sorta reminded Yukina of her fathers actions...
Ako: I don't understand why it's her business?
Sayo: He can make his own choices.
Lisa: You usually side with Yukina, but here you are on Jiro's side.
Sayo: I mean, he's a close friend, why wouldn't I?
Lisa: Fair point.
Rinko: Can you still play?
Jiro: Of course, it's just that...
I struggled to find the words to describe my reason, I guess It boils down to lack of passion...
Lisa: H-how about we go inside to practice. We shouldn't keep Jiro away from his job.
Ako: Bye, Jiro-nee.
Sayo: See you later.
Jiro: Rinko... thank you for defending me back there...
Rinko: I know you would do the same thing for me.
Jiro: That's what I love about you. See you after practice. *kisses Rinko*
Rinko: S-see you, Jiro.
Yomi: We could see the blush on her face.
Marina: Do you have a thing for shy girls?
Jiro: Well, she's really sweet when she opens up.
The Next Day...
Hanasakigawa Academy: Lunch
While cleaning the music classroom, I take notice of a guitar sitting on its stand, hooked up to the speaker. Doesn't look like it belonged to anyone I know. Maybe just a little...
*plays the opening tune of *Paint it Black*
Chisato: *Paint it Black* by Rolling Stones, right?
Jiro: Jesus! When did you get in here?
Chisato: Oh, I just walked in. You didn't tell me that you played.
Jiro: I used to... even have my own customized guitar.
Chisato: That's amazing! Does Yomi-chan play, too?
Jiro: Yeah, in fact, she plays Bass like you.
Chisato: I would love to play with her sometime. By the way, I've heard about you and Rinko...
Jiro: Yep, she and I are together.
Chisato: I see, and why didn't you ask me for a date?
Jiro: Rinko asked me first, and I wouldn't dare go near an Idol... It would be the death of me...
Chisato: Oh? And why would you think that, my dear Jiro...
Jiro: I've seen the idol industry first hand. The way your fans act... I'd be harrassed just by being your boyfriend.
Chisato: After some new reforms in the idol industry, my contract states for my mental health, I am free to engage in close friendships and relationships..
Jiro: Look, I am not a disloyal person, but please don't make me into one.
Chisato: You've passed the test!
Jiro: Eh?
Chisato: You really are a one of a kind, Rinko chose well. *Leaves music room*
Jiro: What just happened?
Chisato: Tch... this isn't over Rinko... you may have him right now, but he brings to me and only me...
After School: 4:00 pm
Student Counsel Room
As I entered, I saw Sayo, Arisa, and Rinko discussing something amongst themselves. When they noticed me, they offered me an interesting proposition.
Rinko: Jiro, we would like you to be our vice-president.
Arisa: Rinko, are you sure?
Sayo: I am in favor...
Arisa: Hikawa?
Sayo: Jiro is trustworthy, and when he puts his mind to something, he gets it done.
Jiro: I would like nothing more than to help out, but there has to be someone more qualified, right?
Sayo: If you take into account the other options...Tsurumaki and Toyama...
Arisa: Look, Kasumi can be a little... unrealistic, to say the least.
Sayo: And Tsurumaki, who can fund all projects... can lead to unwanted distractions.
Jiro: I'd assume her "Suit People" would tell you to do anything she wants. No matter how many push backs.
Sayo: You catch on quick.
Jiro: If I must, sign me up.
Arisa: Good, Rinko really wanted to spend more time with you after school.
Rinko: I-Ichigaya!
Jiro: Haha, that's cute.
Rinko: T-thank you for doing this, Jiro...
Arisa: That concludes our meeting.
Sayo: Thank you for the meeting.
Jiro: Can I walk you home, Rinko?
Rinko: Thank you, I'll love that.
While walking through the neighborhood, I stopped by the buy bread from Yamabuki Bakery and ground coffee from Hazawa Coffee.
Rinko: You seem to know all the shop owners here.
Jiro: I like to support local businesses... get to know them, you get the stuff cheaper.
Rinko: Fufu...
Jiro: Would you like to get a snack?
Rinko: Sure, I would love that.
Jiro: I've heard the beef croquettes at Kitagawa Meats are really good.
Rinko: Then let's have that.
As Rinko and I made our way towards Kitagawa Meat Shop, we ran into Hello, Happy World, talking with Hagumi.
Kokoro: Oh! It's Jiro and Rinko!
Kaoru: Are we perhaps seeing a date?
Rinko: N-Nothing like that, Jiro was nice enough to walk me home every day...
Kanon: That's very kind of you, Jiro.
Jiro: I'm just being a gentleman.
Misaki: By the way, I didn't know you played guitar, Jiro.
Jiro: Ah, I'm assuming Chisato told you all.
Kokoro: Whoa! How did you know?!
Jiro: Lucky guess... but, yes, I used to play.
Kokoro: We're you ever in a band?!
Jiro: Nah, it's just a hobby. Nothing too special.
Misaki: Well, we shouldn't keep them any longer, enjoy your date, you two.
Rinko: I-its not a date.
Jiro: Ouch... my heart.
Rinko: Oh, I didn't mean...
Jiro: I'm just teasing Rinko. Hehe.
Rinko: Fufu, that's not funny. *lightly hits my shoulder*
After walking Rinko home and returning to my house, I rested up for a long day at Circle tomorrow.
The following day...
Live-House Circle
Today, we have all the bands spending their day at Circle. With many resting at Cafe or playing their instruments, Yomi and I decided to play a familiar song to liven the mood.
Jiro: How about... "Like a Butterfly"?
Yomi: Oh... They're gonna feel this one.
Jiro: Masuki, can I barrow you?
With Yomi and I with the help of Masking, we played a song which was favorite of mine. With the deepest voice I can muster, we sang our hearts out.
Many of the girls were surprised at our performance. With Yukina being the most shocked at my performance.
Himari: Whoo, another one!
Hina: Give us another!
They all demanded one more song to which. I performed a song my dad wrote one time.
Jiro: Whoo, it's about to get real!
*song starts*
Yomi: Yeah... DJ Yomi in the house. This sing is for those who ever got their broken... and shattered into a million pieces...
As the song ends, I can tell the girls saw Me and Yomi's hidden talents with many look on in amazement. However, Yukina was nowhere to be found. Maybe I should find her. Searching for about 3 minutes, I soon find her beside the building leaning against the wall. I calmly called her name, to whick she looked at me with swollen eyes.
To be continued...
Authors Notes:
Well... um, hey there, it's been a while, eh? Lying in bed has me thinking, I should update my book to give the new followers some new things to read.
To those who just joined welcome. I hope you'll enjoy this book.
As always thanks for reading.
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