.::[::]::.Dreams come True.::[::]::.-24-

Tuh-tuh-time skip!~ start-o!
You walked into the big room, nervous as ever. Only yesterday you were informed by your uncle that you would be 'presented' in front of some executives to evaluate you. You were sure you didn't need to do some audition, but you were wrong. You walked to the center of the room and came face to face with a panel of people. "Miura Eri-desu. Yoroshiku." you bowed deeply. They all stayed silent, except for a few who looked through some papers. One man cleared his throat. "You do realise that this agency only produces males." you nod. "Hai, I do realise and understand that." Another one spoke up. "What are your hobbies Miura-san?" you blinked a couple of times before answering. "My hobbies are listening to music, shopping, and cooking." "Are you particularly good at cooking? Do you enjoy cooking?" 'I didn't expect these questions...' "I happen to think I'm pretty okay with cooking and I enjoy it a lot. But I don't think you have to be good or even great to enjoy cooking." "Hmm..." the man nodded. Johnny, who was at dead center of the table smiled lightly. "What do you have to offer to this company?" a woman close to the edge of the long table inquired. She had her hair in a neat bun and looked very professional. "Well, aside being a girl I think I could bring a different angle to this agency since there are only males. I am also foreign, hailing from Canada, and I'm half Filipino. I understand Japanese well and I speak pretty good Japanese too. I'm not that educated in dancing or singing but I can learn and improve." They murmured among themselves and nodded. "Please give us an example of your dancing technique." a man to the left of Johnny said. There was no music so you hummed a song your father used to sing for you. You started with some fluid movements-you instantly thought of Yamada- then slowly to the faster upbeat ones. You felt numb at first but gradually got the feeling back and smiled through the whole routine. "Un. Very well, that's enough." you stopped mid spin and stood your ground. The man wrote something down and was about to say something else when the man at the end spoke up. "Would you mind singing that song to us?" he was around his forties or so with salt and pepper hair. He also wore a jolly smile. "Hai." you stood straight and took a deep breath. "Looking up to the starry sky, I think of you this very moment. Wondering if you are seeing the same beautiful sky. Oh how the days are long, nights seem short. With each passing day, there is one less day we're apart. I await your arrival. "Please come home soon." is what I wish Everyday till you come home to me, baby. With each passing day, There is always tomorrow..." you wanted to cry, cry until you couldn't cry anymore but you had to finish the interview. Few of the panel personnel noticed and felt a pang of sympathy, even though they didn't know the reason you were about to break down. Ending the song with a tiny sob, you looked at the man again who was blowing his nose and tearing up. "That, that was just remarkable!" he started to bawling his eyes out. The woman beside him sighed and gave him a tissue box. "You're too emotional Washio." a man with some circular specks spoke next. "Ahem, would you dance and sing at the same time, a different song this time." you grinned and nodded. You picked Believe by Arashi to sing, but with some different dance moves. The panel watched in interest as you sang and danced to one of their own songs. "This is the movement looking for my life. I can find myself. This is the movement." you finished with a nice pose. Washio, that's what his name was according to the woman, clapped his hands. "Bravo! Bravo!" "Sit down Washio." the woman pulled him back down to his seat. They all murmured together then looked back to you. "We have much to discuss. We will contact you concerning your audition. There is nothing more for us to see, you are dismissed." "Hai. Doumo arigato." you bowed and turned around. "Chotto matte, I have one more question." swiftly turning your head to Washio you nodded for him to continue. "Did your father happen to be Miura Toshi?" you smiled brightly. "Hai, that is my father." he nodded. "Very well. Good day Miura-kun." you quick stepped out of the room and jumped into Ryo's outstretched arms. All of NewS was there. "How was it?" Masuda inquired. You smiled. "It was very...weird and nerve racking. I-I WAHHH~" you started to cry. This surprised all of them and especially Ryo since he was holding you. "What happened in there?!" "Are you okay?" "Did Ryo hurt you?" taking a deep breath in, you instantly calmed yourself down. You beamed to Ryo. "I just needed to let that out. Can we go get ice cream?" Ryo shrugged. "Okay." Masuda's hand shot up. "Me too!" Only the three of you went out for ice cream. The rest stayed behind. You skipped along the sidewalk swinging hands with Masuda. Ryo rejected the hand swinging and walked behind you two. "What are you going to get?" you asked Masuda. "Maybe strawberry on a cone! How about you?" "Easy! Mint chocolate chip in a cup. I find that when I have a cone it either melts or I crush the cone in my grip." Masuda laughed with you. "How about you Ryo-tan?" all you got was a grunt. "He says he wants the rainbow ice cream." Masuda whispered making you giggle. Once at the shop you gave Masuda your money so Ryo and him would get the ice cream while you sat down. You chose a spot by the entrance. Your eyes sparkled when you saw two familiar boys come through the door. "Yabu-kun, Takaki-kun! Konnichiwa." the two looked at you and smiled. "Hey there Eri." Yabu greeted. "Nice to see you," Takaki looked around. "Are you here alone?" you shook your head. "Nope. I'm with them." you pointed to the two at the cashier. "Sou, what brings you here?" "I just finished with an audition, and decided to get some ice cream." "Audition for what?" Yabu inquired. "Eto...for a talent agency?" you couldn't lie to them, so not giving all the details was fine...right? "That's great. Were you inspired by us?". Yabu joked. You were getting anxious but grinned. "Umm, yeah. Sure." "Are these your friends Eri?" Ryo had come with your ice cream. "Ah! Hai. Where is...?" Ryo got the message. "He's still picking his ice cream. *sigh*" Ryo looked over to Masuda who was piling different sprinkles onto his dessert. "Why don't you go with your friends, it may take a while." you looked over to Yabu and Takaki. "Yeah, come with us. Its only Hey!Say!BEST today." you nod your head furiously. "Okay!" Yabu and Takaki left to get their ice cream, then you could all go. "Are you sure its okay?" you asked Ryo who was quietly eating his vanilla bean ice cream cup. "Yeah, you'd be bored at our studio anyway." Yabu and Takaki came up. "You ready Eri-chan?" you hopped up from your seat. "Hai! Ja matta." you waved to Ryo and to Masuda who was STILL at the counter. ~ "How are you guys? I haven't seen you since...the last time we met." you walked between. Yabu and Takaki. "Ano, I've been good." Yabu said. "Same. You?" was Takaki's answer. You nod. "Pretty good. I'm enjoying everything." Along the way you all finished the ice creams and made it safely to the building. You spotted William as you entered. "Hi there William-san." you waved to catchhis attention. He glanced at you then to your companions. "Your not bothering these young men are you?" Takaki and Yabu watched as you frowned at the tall man. "No, of course not. I wouldn't do that." William glanced at the two boys and nodded. "They don't look traumatised, so I believe you. At ease kid."William smiled. "Got it. Bye." the trio began walking to the elevators. "You know him?" Yabu asked as you boarded the elevator. "Yup, met him the first time I came to this building. He thought I was trailing a senpai. We get along well now." "Who did you trail?" Takaki inquired. "Yamashita Tomohisa. Pfft, like I would want to follow him, I already get enough of him." you snickered to yourself. They both chuckled. "Yeah I bet, your friends at school probably fawn over him." Takaki chuckled. "Yeah...exactly." you laughed along. Yabu raised a brow at you buy said nothing. He could tell that wasn't the truth. Going through their door you bumped into Hikaru. He looked down at you and poked your forehead. "Its the squirt." you grinned. "Hey to you too." you said poking him in the chest. You manoeuvred your way around him and followed Takaki to the couch. You see a seat next to Inoo and sit beside him. "Hi! Nice to see you again." you greeted. He smiled. "Same here. I see Takaki and Yabu got more than ice cream when they were out." he smirked at Yabu and Takaki on the opposite couch who shrugged back. "They did! I was just hanging out with my friends and Yabu and Takaki asked if they could take me with them. They were able to bribe them off with ice cream." you whispered loudly to Inoo. Yabu's eyes widened and he grinned. "Uso! That's not how we got you." Takaki nudged Yabu. "That last phrase made it sound like we actually 'got' her." he mused. Yabu shook his head. "Well that's not how it went." you all talked for the next while until you tuned out and looked about. You blinked only realising there was only one member short. "Looking for Dai-chan?" Inoo inquired. You nod. "Where is he? I thought ALL of Hey!Say!BEST was here." Takaki shook his head. "He's at home most likely. When I called him last he had things to do at home." he explained. "Oh. Okay." you nod your head and shrug. "Ne," you turn to Hikaru who nudged you. "Do you like Dai-chan?" it was quiet, everyone wanted to hear your answer. "Yeah." you said with a nod. Hikaru sighed and shook his head. "No, I mean like, like like?" you nod you head. "Yeah, I know." "So, you have a crush on Daiki?" Yabu needed confirmation. You smiled. "Yup, I like Daiki." They all gaped. "So open." Inoo commented, most likely to himself. "That's so cute." Hikaru pinched your cheek playfully. "Nyahh." you swat his hand away, your cheek was getting sore. "You don't want is to tell Daiki, do you?" Yabu asked. "Yeah, don't tell him please." you pleaded to all of them. "Are we the first to know?" Hikaru asked. You nod. "Yes." Hikaru gave you the thumbs up. "You got yourself a deal!" you giggled. "Great." "How long have you had this crush for?" Yabu asked. You shrugged. "I'm not so sure. Today is when I really thought about it." you said, finger on your chin. "Sou sou." for the next few hours you all hung out, talking and such. You even helped them with their english. Pulling out your cell you checked the time. "Oh, look at that." you pocketed the device and stood up. "Its time for me to go, I might miss my ride home." you bowed. "I hope we hang out again." "Do you have to go now?" Hikaru whined. "Yup. Look out, I'll mostly be around the building." you winked and waved. "Ja ne." you then slipped out the door. "Why'd she leave like that?" Hikaru pouted to Yabu. "She needs to get home, so do we." Yabu explained and got up. "Do you have a crush on Eri too?" Inoo poked Hikaru's arm. Hikaru brushed him off. "No, I have a crush on her english. How am I supposed to do this now?" Hikaru huffed and packed his stuff. * "Am I late?!" you burst into the room, hanging onto the door frame for support. "Not exactly, pretty early too." Yamapi smiled and put and arm around your shoulder. "See you guys tomorrow." he called over to the rest of NewS. "Bye guys!" you waved. "Bye!" they called back as Yamapi and you stepped out. "So you ditched Ryo and Masuda for some boys?" Yamapi questioned. "Yeah...Yabu-kun and Takaki-kun. We hung out in their room upstairs." you said as you both walked into the lobby. "I don't approve of you hanging alone with boys Eri." you grinned. "I wasn't alone with them, Inoo-kun and Hikaru-kun were there too." Yamapi sighed and flicked your head. "That's not what I meant." "I know, I know. Stop being a worry wort." "I have to worry, I have a sister about your age and if this is how teens are, its a scary world." you gasped and punch his arm. "Hey! I happen to be a very mature teen, I bet your sister is too! And you say this to the person who makes your lunch," you snickered evilly. Yamapi sighed and pulled you closer to him. "Yeah yeah, I'm sorry. Now get in the car." he let go and went to his side of the car. * "I was just joking Hikaru," Kei laughed as he and Hikaru left the elevator. "Yeah yeah, whatever." Hikaru then stopped Inoo at the lobbys exit. "What?" Inoo looked at Hikaru who held him back. "Its Eri." Inoo looked and saw the unmistakable figure of Eri. She was being held by a man, yes a MAN. "Whose that guy?" Inoo inquired. Hikaru shrugged. "I don't know." they watched as she punched the guy in the arm and all he did was hold her again. "You don't think..." Hikaru trailed off as Eri went into the car of her own will. "Could that be her brother?" Inoo shook his head. "I remember Dai-chan saying she was an only child." the car then drove off. "We'll ask her tomorrow."