~Maid & Master~ Ch. 6
“I'm home~ Yum! Aya-nee that smells good!” Raiya called as he came in. She smiled, “Your favorite cookies~ Enjoy.”
“Don't mind if I do.” she heard as she smiled, “Well come on in....”
“Thanks...” Kento laughed as he took a seat inside the kitchen. He took a bite and quickly jumped, “Ah! Hot! Hot!”
“Geez!” Aya quickly poured some milk into a cup and gave it to him and he chugged it all down. “Can't you see the smoke coming up from it?! It's obviously hot!” With small tears in his eyes he said, “Well you still could've warned me... ah... geez...”
“Heh heh... He's just like Nii-kun...” Raiya laughed as he grabbed another cookie and headed to his room.
“Except Kento's a lot nicer.” Aya smiled as he did. He then said, “oh, here's all the work we did...” He handed it to her as he said, “Want me to stay to help you do them?”
“Uh, that sounds great... but...”
“But what?”
“I still got some chores to finish before the formal tonight... And I still gotta get ready and stuff... I'd be cutting it short if I study right now.” she explained. “speaking of which, you should get going... there's only 3 hours till the dance.” He responded, “Come on, Aya. I'm a guy, we get ready in like 10 minutes...”
“But this is formal...” she said. “Gotta smell nice, gotta dress nice, gotta look nice. Or at least formally. Not casual. It should at least take an hour.”
“Then I still got two hours to spare.” he beamed as she said, “Well then go spend it somewhere else... I don't wanna give you a sneak peek of how I'll look.” He asked, “You're getting ready this early?”
“I'm a girl... It'd probably take me 2 hours...” she said.
“So an hour to spare...” he calculated. She sighed, “Kento--”
“AYA!!!” they all heard as she flinched and thought, 'Oh crap... please don't let Kento see him! Please don't let Kento see him!' “AYA! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!”
“You should go now...” she said in a worried tone. He stood his ground and said, “Aya, I want to meet your family. That was my main reason of coming. Not just to bring you your work. I met your younger brother, but I want to meet the whole family. Especially that older brother...”
“Kento, not today. Please, just go home...” she pleaded as he said, “Aya. Come on. I wanna see that jerk. Where is he?” He began heading in as she blocked him, “Kento stop, please. You're only gonna piss him off more...”
“So...”
“So I'm gonna get more work.” she said.
“And that's what I want to talk to him about.” he said going passed her, but she moved in front of him again, “Kento, please. I promise, you can meet my family another day! Just not today!”
“Well, why not?!” he responded a bit annoyed.
“Well.. because he's really sick! I don't want you catching his cold!”
“Oh, come on! Is that the best excuse you got?!” he argued. “I'm not gonna let some tiny cold get to me! Especial hours before the formal.”
“That's exactly what he said and look where that got him.” she responded. “Kento I don't want to fight with you. Just please. Go home...” He groaned as the door opened and Mrs. Nakajima screamed, “Geez, are you two fighting again--” She saw Kento and smiled, “Wow, Aya actually has a friend over?! Or are you Yu-”
“What are you doing home so early, Mom?!” Aya quickly interrupted. She smiled, “To help you get ready for the formal of course!” She then lit up, “Oh~! You must be her date!” Kento nodded, “Nice to meet you! I'm Aya's Mom-- well foster mom, but a mother either way. It's nice to meet you!”
“You too ma'am. I'm Kento. Nakajima Kento.” he smiled a bit, still a bit pissed at what happened. She giggled, “Another Nakajima? You're already part of the family Kento!”
“... The household's Nakajima...”Aya said as he asked, “Then why are you Natsume-”
“She wanted to stick with her birth surname. Which I completely understand.” her mother smiled. “Anyways, Aya go straight to your room and shower. You need to get ready.”
“But theres still 3 hours-”
“Go! A girl takes forever to get ready. And Kento, can you please go home? I want Aya to be a surprise.” she asked as he nodded and left. Aya then said, “I still need to check on Yuto--”
“Shower! Now!” she pointed to her room. “I'll check on him.”
“...” Yuto listened quietly as Aya and her boyfriend argue and his mom returned home.
“I'll check up on him.” he heard her say as he covered himself, pretending to sleep. His door opened as she strolled over and pulled the blanket off his face. She felt his forehead. “Hmm... no fever... temperature's normal... I say you're feeling much better...” She shook him, “Yuto. Get up! You're need to be at the dome soon!” He pretended to stir and stretched, “What time is it...”
“Half an hour til 5.” she replied leaving the room.
“What?! Already?!” he yelled. “Urgh... Aya you are so getting it tonight...” He got up and began getting ready.
“Uh huh... a lil bit more.. perfect!” her mom said as she finished putting eyeliner on her. “Okay open...” Aya's darkened eyes fluttered open as she looking into the mirror. Her naturally straight hair was curled at the ends, her lips were a natural red color and her skin was flawless looking. Her silky blue dress fit her nicely and her flats matched perfectly. “Aww, you look amazing Aya!” She quickly took pictures as a knock came to the door.
“Come in.” her mom said as Yuto did, “Aya, hurry up. I'm gonna be--”
“Yuto, doesn't she look great?!” his mom asked. Aya smiled at herself in the mirror as Yuto came in with a smirk, “Wow... you actually made her look pretty! Amazing!”
“Yuto!” his mom whacked him as Aya giggled, “It's alright... just getting a compliment from him is nice enough... it does only happen on occasions...” Yuto then stared, “So, we going or what... its already almost 7...”
“Oh, Yuto give her the day off!”
“But we had a deal-”
“YUTO!”
“It's okay.” Aya interrupted. “I promised him I'd help him tonight.. and Kento's gonna pick me up there anyways. No use in changing the plan now...”
“See? Now come on.” Yuto called to her as their mom sighed, “Oh alright. Just don't work her too much!”
“... that's not gonna happen...” Aya laughed as they got in Yuto's car. He smiled, “You so know me...”
“Here's you're coffee...” Aya said carrying a tray for all 10 members. Yuto smirked, “Thanks Aya~! Whoa...” He leaned the open cup towards her as she back up slowly, “Yuto don't even joke about that!” He and some of the other members laughed as she sighed, “Geez, you guys just love to pick on me huh?” One of the older members, Hikaru, smiled, “Hey, it's fun. You should try it some time.”
“... haha...” she smiled placing the tray down. “Geez, even Morimoto's making fun of me!”
“Haha... it really is fun, senpai~!” he laughed. “You're reaction always makes us laugh!” She beamed, “Well I'm glad that I can do that... You guys sounded great. I can't wait for the concert tomorrow.”
“Eh? You're actually interested in our concert?” Yamada asked. “I thought you weren't into us.”
“That's not true... I'm not like your fans out there holding fans with your faces on it, but I still like your music...” she explained as she looked at her cell phone. “8:30... I'm leaving in half an hour alright boys? So whatever you need done tell me now...”
“Eh... You're not going Yuto?” Kei, another older member asked. He shook his head, “I need to stay for rehearsal. Why would I go?”
“We.. thought You and Aya were going together...” they told them as Aya and Yuto laughed. Aya laughed, “No way~ Me and Yuto?! That's crazy!” Yuto nodded, “Yea, no way would I date a girl like her!”
“... then who are you going to the dance with?” Keito wondered.
“My boyfriend, Nakajima Kento.” she smiled. Yamada asked, “Hmm, sounds familiar...”
“Ah, He was the guy with me on the roof the other day.”
“Oh... him.” Chinen stated.
“Anyways, just make sure that all our costumes are in order in our correct racks.” Yuto told her. She nodded as she began organizing the outfits.
“Hey, need some help?” she heard as she smiled, “Shouldn't you be rehearsing?” Keito shook his head, “Actually, I got the rest of my night off. I was here yesterday with Yabu and Hikaru.”
“You had rehearsal yes-” she screamed in surprise as he covered her mouth, “Shh! The other guys didn't know. It was just the three of us.”
“But why?”
“Cuz, I was planning to go to the winter formal.” he said as he began hanging costumes.
“Oh, really?!” she smiled. “So who's your date?” He replied, “No date... just thought it'd be fun to be there... and play a song.”
“Really?! That's cool! You're playing at the formal?!” she said excited. He nodded, “Yea... aren't you enthusiastic...” She nodded, “It sounds like a lot of fun.”
“Playing the guitar?” he said hanging up his last one. “Yea. It is.”
“... cool. So if you have the rest of the day off, what are you still doing here?” she wondered.
“I thought you could use some help.” he smiled as she did, “That's really nice of you but I can handle this.” He shrugged, “Well, unlike me, you've actually got a date. Wouldn't want you to miss anymore of what you have.” She then said, “Still, its my job. I gotta do this.”
“Not alone...” he told her as he helped her hang up the last one. “You see? Much faster. Now you can get to the dance earlier.”
“Thanks Keito. I owe you one.” she smiled as she grabbed her bag and jacket. “I'll see you later then.”
“You got a ride there?” he asked as they began walking towards the exit. She nodded, “Yea, my boyfriend's pick-- Ouch!” She had bumped right into someone. She fell to the ground as Keito held out a hand to her, “You alright?” She nodded, “Yea... Sorry-” A surprise look came on her face as she got up with Keito's help as she said, “Kento! What are you doing here so early?!” She hugged him as she smiled, “You weren't suppose to come for another 20 minutes!” He smiled, “Well, I thought I'd be early...”
“Oh, alright then...you aren't still mad are you?” she questioned
“Nah, I'm over that... I didn't mean to get so hot headed.. sorry.” he stated as she smiled, “It's okay... Shall we go?”
“Yea, ugh... just give me a minute...” he said as he went off. “Just gonna find a restroom...” He walked off as Keito then sighed, “Well, I don't wanna be a third wheel or anything...” She giggled, “You aren't a third wheel if there's only two of us...” He smiled, “Good point. So how long have you been dating?”
“Not long... 3 days now?” she thought.
“Wow, not long...” he said in thought as she wondered, “Why do you ask?” He shrugged, “Just curious.” Soon Kento returned as he beamed, “Well, ready?” She nodded and said, “See you Keito.” He waved as She left with Kento.
“Yuto. Just letting you know... Aya just took off with her boyfriend...” Keito said as he returned. Yuto shot up, “What?! She's suppose to check out with me!” He grabbed his cell phone ready to call as Keito grabbed the phone and told him , “Oh, come on. Give the girl a break. Don't you think you've been overworking her too much?”
“...” he sighed. “Fine... let's get back to practice.”
“Actually I gotta take off... places to go, people to see...” he said as he headed for the door. “I'll see you tomorrow. Tell the guys I say bye.” He gave a questioning look as he left, “Okay...”
“oh...Wow!” she smiled as she walked into the dance. “This looks great!” Kento smiled, “Well let's get our picture taken and then we can party~!” she nodded with a smile. After tons of dancing, an awesome meal, and Shizu and Kento's regular arguments, he and Aya sat for a break. Kento smiled, “Quite a dance huh?” She nodded, “Yea, it's fun~”
“Alright... next song... I wanna dedicate it to a girl I recently met and her boyfriend...” she soon heard. “Natsume Aya~ Get out here with your boyfriend...” She quickly turned as she and Kento re-entered the room. Keito was on stage as he started clapping as they came in, “The happy couple everyone!” A smile appeared on her face as she asked, “Oh my god! Kento, did you plan this?!”
“...” he beamed at her. “Surprised?” She jumped on him happily, “You really are the best boyfriend in the world!”
“Hey, come on... don't keep everyone waiting...” Keito called into the mic. Kento held out a hand for her as he smiled, “Shall we?” She nodded as Keito played a nice slow song and Kento began waltzing with her. A surprise look came on her face, “Kento! You told me you couldn't ballroom dance!”
“But I told you I'd surprise you.” he stated as she giggled, “So is this the only surprise you have in store for me?” He shrugged, “That'd ruin the surprise.”
“So there is more...” she smiled as he laughed, “You got me... yea, there's more to come...” The song ended as he then pulled her out. “Surprise number 2!” Fireworks went up as all the other students rushed out to watch.
“Wow...” Aya's eyes sparkled as she watched them. “They look so close!” He smiled at her bright face as she turned to him with a blush, “...Thanks Kento. Tonight's been really fun...”
“I'm glad you had a good time.”
“It wasn't good... It was great.” she told him as the lights in the room went on and everyone was told to go.
“Thanks again for tonight.” Aya said as they arrived outside her home. He nodded as he said, “I'll see you on Monday?” She nodded with a smile and hugged him, “See you then.” As she slowly pulled away, Kento leaned into her. However, she moved back a bit, seeing what was coming, “Ugh... Good night...” He pulled back, a bit disappointed and nodded, “Yea... Night...” She looked at his sad face and sighed. She kissed his cheek as he lit up. She smiled, “That's as far as I'm going on a first date. Bye~!” She left his car as he waved. As soon as she entered her home, Kento drove off as she smiled.
“WHAT?!” Aya quickly pulled her phone away from her ear. Shizu yelled, “Aya! You have to come! We need to have hot outfits so JUMP would notice us!”
“We have backstage passes. They're gonna have to notice us..” she explained.
“I know but we're gonna be wearing our favorite members name on our t-shirt! So you need to come and pick a shirt!”
“I'll just wear one of my own clothes.” she stated. “And I don't have a favorite JUMP member alright? So there's no point.”
“AYA~!” she whined as she sighed, “I'm sorry Shizu, but I can't... be happy that I'm at least allowed to go to the concert.” She sighed, “Fine. Then I'll see you at 7-”
“At 8. I'll meet you at the dome.” she stated. Shizu nodded, “Okay. See ya there.” Aya hung up as Yuto then said, “Okay, call's done. Get back to work!” She sighed and in a funky voice said, “Yes, master... yes master.”
“Good.” he laughed. “My first outfit needs some ironing, Igor...” She sneered as she grabbed it and got to work. “Aya, I need new batteries for my mic! ASAP!” “AYA~! Get me some lunch!” “Outfit 4! Not outfit 3! God, can't you do it right?!” “Where's my water, AYA?! Dying of dehydration over here!”
“Ugh... oh I promise if you keep this up, dehydration isn't what you should be worried about...” she groaned as she threw the bottle at his chest. He groaned, “Ow. Aya! What the hell was that for?!” She snapped, “Pissing me off! That's why! Seriously you're giving me like 50 orders to do in 10 minutes! Just give me a break!”
“Why the hell would I do that?!” he responded back annoyed. “This is all the work you've been missing. It just piles up, Aya! Now, go move my drums in position! And don't you dare break any of them!” She stormed off, growling, “Urgh! I freaking hate you, jerk!!”. All the members slowly walked away as Keito stood by Yuto, “I have to agree with her, Yuto... she's always working her butt off for you and what does she get outta of it? Even more work.... Give her a break.”
“She doesn't deserve one right now! She's had 2 days off this week so far!” he explained. Keito said, “She's right. You are jerk... Man, if I was her I'd quit and find a job somewhere else.”
“No one was asking you.” Yuto told him as they headed on stage. He shrugged, “I know... just wanted to compare me and Aya... she's pretty tough...” They both turned to see her lifting heavy drums ever so careful to new positions. Yuto sighed, “You really think I”m being too tough on her?” Keito nodded as he sighed and smiled, “Then I guess I'm doing my job! Let's start practicing.” Keito sighed as Yuto headed off.
“Let me help you with that.” Aya heard as someone took the drums from her grasp. Keito moved the drums as she smiled, “You've been quite a hand lately... Thanks...”He nodded and said, “Look, I'm not sure what happened with Yuto, but he's normally not this much of a dictator. Don't take everything out on him. Let him cool off first...”
“... thanks Keito.” she beamed, “you've been such a great help to me.” He smiled, “Anytime Aya. I'm here for you--”
“Keito, hurry on stage!” they heard as he waved and left. Aya smiled as she something out of the corner of her eye. Or rather someone. “Kento?” She went over but he was gone. She shrugged, “I guess I'm just seeing things---”
“AYA!”
“Coming!” she groaned.
“Okay, people are starting to be let in now.” Aya said as she finished changing. “I need to find Shizu.” Yuto called, “I got one last thing to ask of you.” She groaned, “Yuto, not now! I have to--” A shirt was thrown at her head as she pulled it off, he said, “Wear that. That's all I need for the rest of the day.” He went off to join the other members as she looked at the shirt and gave him a look. “As if I'd wear an 'I-love-Nakajima-Yuto' t-shirt! Do you not know me?!” She groaned, “I'm not wearing this, Yu-”
“Aya~!” she heard as she was jumped on. She panicked, “Shizu!” She quickly threw the shirt as she was tackled by Reila and Haruka. They screamed, “I can't believe you're actually here!” Aya laughed, “Of course I am... Shizu was about to break off our friendship...”
“Aw, you know I was just kidding!” Shizu smiled as she nodded, “Yea... but you're glad I came...” They nodded as Haruka then said, “So aren't we lucky we got backstage passes?!” Reila nodded, “Yea~ I can't believe you were the lucky 100th winner for that contest!” Shizu then noticed, “Aya! I told you we were wearing our favorite member on our shirt! Why aren't you wearing it?!”
“Because I don't have a favorite member!” she told them. “Seriously, we're already here--”
“Hey! What luck!” Reila lit up as she picked up something on the floor. “You can wear this Aya!” She held up the 'I-love-Nakajima-Yuto' shirt as she panicked, “WHAT?! No way! It was on the floor!”
“It looks clean enough! Just put it on or I will force it on!” Shizu told her as she shook her head, “No way! I don't wanna wear it!” Shizu gave her an evil look and said, “Where the hell is the bathroom?! You are gonna put this on and you are gonna like it!” She sighed, “Shizu, I can be as stubborn as you are...” She groaned, “AYA--”
“Hey! You must be the girls who won the contest!” they soon heard as Shizu's angry face became super happy, “Ah~! Yea! OMG! You're Okamoto Keito!” He smiled, “Yup... well at least that's what my birth certificate says... according to my parents.” The three giggled as Aya smiled in relief. Soon the other members came over to great them.
“So you girls know us... yet we don't know you.” Yabu, the eldest smiled to them. Haruka introduced, “Well, I'm Haruka. That's Reila, Shizu, and Aya.”
“Nice to meet you all.” Kei smiled. “By the way Reila, love the 'Inoo-Kei' shirt.” She giggled as Shizu got compliment for her Yamada Ryosuke shirt and Haruka got one for her Arioka Daiki shirt. Then Yuto asked, “So Aya? Where's your shirt? Don't have a favorite?” She shook her head, “Nah~ I'm more in love with your music.”
“Oh... hey then if you had to pick one of us...” Chinen asked with a smile. “Who would you pick?”
“...Pick? I dunno... for what?” she wondered.
“As your favorite JUMP member!” he beamed. She shrugged, “I dunno. It's not like I know any of you guys...” Shizu sighed and explained, “She's only interested in guys she knows. Personality before looks for her...” She nodded as Kei, suddenly interested, “Oh, well you have to have a type! So you don't know us, but if you tell us what you like in a guy we can see which one of us is closest to it!”
“Uh... don't you guys have to perform?” she asked trying to avoid it.
“Haha, yea, but we're waiting for one of the juniors to introduce us first.” Morimoto said. “Now don't change to subject!” Yuya then offered, “How about if you play this game with us... we'll add you four girls in our skit for the concert!”
“AYA~!” her three friends yelled at her. “Tell or we will!!!”
“Fine...” she sighed. “Okay, first my over-all guy is someone down-to-earth.” They all thought as they voted, “Keito. Definitely the most down to earth. What's next?” She thought, “Smart.”
“Yabu, no doubt.” they all said.
“Strong.”
“Yamada.”
“My age... oh! I'm 16... turning 17 in August.”
“...uh... none of us are your age.”
“Well my max limit is 3 years.”
“So Yamada, Keito, Yuto, and Chinen. Chinen's probably the closest to your age.”
“Any of you straightforward?”
“... not really... but the most straightforward person would probably be Kei.”
“ME?!” he questioned. They all nodded, “Yea... he could be straightforward... not often though...”
“...Okay...Funny?”
“Hikaru!” they all said quickly as he smiled and put an arm around her, “So I'm your guy type? Let's go out on a date then?” She giggled, “I said Funny, not flirty....” He smiled as he moved away. “Okay... someone talkative, but also a good listener.”
“Oh... probably Morimoto...” they decided.
“Okay, last one. Romantic.”
“.... I think we all can be romantic.” they thought. Yuto then said, “Come on guys, we all know I'm the most romantic!” They all laughed as he did and Yabu said, “Hmm... I think Arioka... or Keito.” The others nodded, “Definitely those two.”
“Aww what?” Yuto laughed. “I demand a recount!” Then an idea hit him, “Guys! I got an idea for that empty segment of the concert!”
“Really great!” Yabu said relief. “Let's hear it!” He nodded, “And the girls can help us in this one... rather than changing up our skit.” Aya sighed and thought to herself, “That smirk... he's got something evil planned...”
~Wow Wow Wow Wow I love you Arigatou~
They finished the song as Shizu screamed, “I LOVE YOU YAMADA!!!!”
“Okay, for the 20th time, stop screaming in my ear!” Aya groaned covering her ears. She smiled, “Sorry, I'm just freaking happy right now!” She responded, “I realize that...”
“Hey.” Yabu called as he approached them. Yamada began singing his solo as Yuto played the drums, Hikaru on bass, Kei on the piano, and Keito on guitar. “The song after this one is when we'll be getting ready for out new skit. So be ready alright?”
“Uh, sure but what exactly are we doing?” Aya asked as Reila nodded, “Yea. You guys didn't tell us anything.” He smiled, “All you gotta do is stand there and look pretty. We'll tell you what to do as we go.”
“...Okay...” Haruka said still confused as he walked off. Shizu squealed, “Oh god! I'm so excited! I hope we do something fun or something so hot! I hope they don't make us dance! I might make a fool outta myself! Oh no! Aya what am I gonna do! I'm gonna embarrass myself in public!”
“Calm down...” she sighed. “They never said we were gonna dance, okay?” She nodded and began to breath slowly to calm down. But Aya thought, “But whatever that devil's planning... his plans are never good... especially for me...”
“Thanks everyone!” JUMP said as they finished another song. Yabu announced,“Now we'd like to welcome our contest winners to the stage... starting with the actually winner, Haruka!” She went out on stage as Hikaru introduced, “ And now her friends. Shizu, Aya, and Reila!”
“Hi everyone!” they all said into the mic as they waved and smiled. Yuto smiled, “They're going to help us with a little game for the concert today! It is...” A sign appeared on the giant screen behind them. “Which JUMP member has the best confession?!” Shizu and the girls squealed happily as Aya gave Yuto a look, trying not to make it obvious.
“These 4 girls will be our judges and each of us members will give them our best love confession.” Yamada explained. “Well, actually, Aya step forward please.” She did as he continued, “We will all do our confessions straight to Aya. She isn't that into guys she doesn't know so let's see if a great confession will change her mind!”
“You three girls will decide on who think has the best confession. Doesn't need to be the same person.”Arioka said. “Is everyone ready?!” The stadium erupted as JUMP said, “Alright! Let's get started! Who should go first?!”
“You girls wanna pick?” Morimoto offered as Shizu ran over to Aya. “YES! YAMADA FIRST!” A bunch of the girls in the audience screamed, “YAMADA! YAMADA!” He nodded, “Alright... let's see what I got...” He stood in front of Aya and thought. He took a deep breath and smiled, “Hey, what do you like? Monkeys? Dogs? Oh! Cats?! OR me?!” She began giggling as Shizu squealed happily with Reila and Haruka right behind her.
“YAMADA! I PICK HIM AS THE WINNER!” Shizu yelled.
“We haven't even gotten to everyone else!” Aya told her as Reila called, “Inoo! You go next!” He smiled, “Okay~! Hmmm...” He looked at Aya as he swayed nervously. She began laughing at him already as he said, “Ne... I can't love anyone as much as you...” She blushed as she covered her face with a smile.
“AHH!” Reila screamed in happiness. Aya hid behind her friends, “Oh, god! I can't stand this! It's so embarrassing!” Haruka called, “WHAT?! You're freaking lucky! I'm lucky enough to be standing right behind you so I'm getting a good peek!”
“Yea, Aya!” Shizu said. “This is seriously the best! No guy can confess better than these guys! Geez, if only I was more like you. They'd be confessing to me and not you. Thank god they aren't saying your name...”
“Aya! Get back over here!” Yabu called.
“Then I guess you're next Yabu!” Haruka called as he shrugged, “Alright.. give me a moment.” He thought as Aya went back to position. She took a breath, ready for the next confession. He then turned to her and smile sweetly, “I dropped a tear in the ocean. The day you find it is the day I stop loving you.” She turned red as Yabu smiled happily and the crowd squealed.
“Hikaru! You go!” Aya's friends called as he nodded with a large smile. Aya smiled, “This ought to be good.” He waved at her as she returned it. He then said loudly, “I'm in love with your parent's daughter! Please go out with me!...wait, you don't have sisters right?” She giggled as did everyone in the stadium. Giggling and squealing. He laughed, “Wait, wait... let me try something more romantic... hmmm, ah!” He faced her and as they shared eye contact he said, “My world was black and white until you walked through my door and into my heart.” Aya turned all red as squeals emerged. Then someone volunteered, “I'll go next.” Keito smiled as he held out a bundle of roses for her. With all his feelings he said, “They are all real except one... I'll love you until the last rose dies.”
“... oh god...” she blushed covering her face in embarrassment. Keito handed her the roses as Yamada laughed at her, “Half way there, Aya! Any good ones catch your interest yet?” She said, “Guys, all of those confessions are amazing. If I was crushing on any of you guys, I would die of happiness right now-- Ah, Reila! Haruka! Shizu! Are you guys still alive?!”
“Ah~! Barely!” They all said as they fanned themselves, trying to breath. She laughed at her friends as Morimoto went next. He held up a sign with the letter A on the front and B on the back. He asked, “Do you like A) the cameraman over there or B) Morimoto Ryutaro?” He gave Aya the sign as she smiled and held up B. Morimoto cheered as she said, “Sorry cameraman!”
“AH! Arioka! Please go next!” Haruka begged. He nodded and came up to Aya and said softly, “I don't know anything about you... but you are everything to me...” A smile formed on her face in happiness as she felt her cheek, “God, I'm gonna burn from embarrassment now!” Arioka laughed and handed her a water bottle to cool off.
“Chii~” the crowd screamed as he came to take his turn.
“From now on you will never be alone. Even when we are separated, and even when death itself parts us, I shall remain with you.” he smiled to her. She buried her face in her hands again, hiding her super red face as she called, “Okay, am I done yet?! I'm seriously gonna die up here!” Yabu told her, “2 more. You can do this!”
“From the top of a mountain...” Yuya said as he approached her. “To the bottom of the ocean, I'll always be here by your side.” A small 'eep' emerged from her as Yuya bursted into laughter. She screamed, “God, I can't take this anymore! It's way too much!”
“You can't stop when there's only me left Aya...” Yuto told her. She whispered in an annoyed voice, “You did this on purpose...” He smiled, “You really do know me...”
“Alright, the final confession. Yuto, go ahead.” He asked, “Ready, Aya?” She nodded, “Give me your best shot...” He smiled, “Alright then...” There was silence in the dome as he took a breath and he nervously fidgeted. He softly said, “...Hey... Aya... listen, there's this girl... I really like right now...” He bit his lip and finally look her in the eyes. They connected as he stuttered, “...A-and... she's right in front... of me...” Squeals were all around them, but Aya and Yuto were still focusing on each other.
“Alright~! Let's give the judges a few moments to decide! In the meantime, please welcome BI Shadow!” Yamada said as Yuto finally look away. They all went offstage and Aya was blushing like mad. Shizu squealed, “Today is totally the best day of my life! I could die a happy death now! Don't you agree Aya?!”
“... it was fun...” she said.
“You're such a party pooper!” she called.
“How? I said it was fun!” she stated as she responded, “But you said it so unenthusiastically!”
“Hey so who are you guys voting for?!” Haruka asked. “God, its such a close vote between them all.” Reila and Shizu nodded as Haruka said, “I loved Arioka's but truthfully, I think Yuto's was the best. You could hear it in his voice how much he put his heart into that confession.” Reila nodded, “Yea! When I heard that, I totally melted!”
“I agree, but I'm still voting for Yamada.” Shizu said. They all looked at Aya as she thought, “God... they were all amazing... everything a hopeless romantic would want in a confession... especially Yuto's... but he's expecting to win and if I do pick him, He'll never let me live it down...'
“Aya?” Shizu called as she said, “Uh, well--”
“Alright judges! Please return to the stage!” Yamada called. “First, Haruka. Who is your winner?”
“Nakajima Yuto!” she called as he cheered, “Yea!”
“Reila?”
“Yuto!”
“Hell yea! 2 votes!” he smiled happily.
“Shizu?”
“You, Yamada!” she smiled as he did. “Thanks. And finally, our toughest judge, Aya!” She thought as he asked, “Did anyone catch your attention?” She sighed, “Yamada, even though I have a specific guy type and I'm not interested in celebrities, I fell for all of your guys' confessions.” They all cheered as Yuto then asked, “So which one was the best in your opinion?” She thought looking at the flowers in her hand and sighed, “...Keito.”
“Keito! Congrats! You have been crowned King of Aya!” Yamada said as Keito step forward and Yamada place a paper crown on him. He smiled, “Thanks...” Then Yabu said, “And Yuto, you won as a total. Great job! Thank you girls~ King Keito will now escort you backstage.” They left the stage as the rest of JUMP began singing.
“Hey...” Keito called to Aya as the girl headed into the restroom. “You really liked my confession?”
“Well yea... it was really cute...but all of JUMP's confessions were.” she said. “I just picked yours...” He smiled, “Cool... truthfully, that was just the first thing that popped into my head... If I had more time to actually plan stuff, it could've been way better.”
“Well, then whoever you confess to will be one lucky girl.” she told him.
“Aya!” Shizu called from inside the bathroom.
“Well I'll see you later.” she said walking in to the restroom as Keito nodded. He began to head backstage as he took notice of something. Something rather intriguing.
“Yuto...” Keito called as he approached him.
“What? We need to get ready for the next-” he was interrupted as Keito whispered in his ear and surprise filled his face.
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“Don't mind if I do.” she heard as she smiled, “Well come on in....”
“Thanks...” Kento laughed as he took a seat inside the kitchen. He took a bite and quickly jumped, “Ah! Hot! Hot!”
“Geez!” Aya quickly poured some milk into a cup and gave it to him and he chugged it all down. “Can't you see the smoke coming up from it?! It's obviously hot!” With small tears in his eyes he said, “Well you still could've warned me... ah... geez...”
“Heh heh... He's just like Nii-kun...” Raiya laughed as he grabbed another cookie and headed to his room.
“Except Kento's a lot nicer.” Aya smiled as he did. He then said, “oh, here's all the work we did...” He handed it to her as he said, “Want me to stay to help you do them?”
“Uh, that sounds great... but...”
“But what?”
“I still got some chores to finish before the formal tonight... And I still gotta get ready and stuff... I'd be cutting it short if I study right now.” she explained. “speaking of which, you should get going... there's only 3 hours till the dance.” He responded, “Come on, Aya. I'm a guy, we get ready in like 10 minutes...”
“But this is formal...” she said. “Gotta smell nice, gotta dress nice, gotta look nice. Or at least formally. Not casual. It should at least take an hour.”
“Then I still got two hours to spare.” he beamed as she said, “Well then go spend it somewhere else... I don't wanna give you a sneak peek of how I'll look.” He asked, “You're getting ready this early?”
“I'm a girl... It'd probably take me 2 hours...” she said.
“So an hour to spare...” he calculated. She sighed, “Kento--”
“AYA!!!” they all heard as she flinched and thought, 'Oh crap... please don't let Kento see him! Please don't let Kento see him!' “AYA! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!”
“You should go now...” she said in a worried tone. He stood his ground and said, “Aya, I want to meet your family. That was my main reason of coming. Not just to bring you your work. I met your younger brother, but I want to meet the whole family. Especially that older brother...”
“Kento, not today. Please, just go home...” she pleaded as he said, “Aya. Come on. I wanna see that jerk. Where is he?” He began heading in as she blocked him, “Kento stop, please. You're only gonna piss him off more...”
“So...”
“So I'm gonna get more work.” she said.
“And that's what I want to talk to him about.” he said going passed her, but she moved in front of him again, “Kento, please. I promise, you can meet my family another day! Just not today!”
“Well, why not?!” he responded a bit annoyed.
“Well.. because he's really sick! I don't want you catching his cold!”
“Oh, come on! Is that the best excuse you got?!” he argued. “I'm not gonna let some tiny cold get to me! Especial hours before the formal.”
“That's exactly what he said and look where that got him.” she responded. “Kento I don't want to fight with you. Just please. Go home...” He groaned as the door opened and Mrs. Nakajima screamed, “Geez, are you two fighting again--” She saw Kento and smiled, “Wow, Aya actually has a friend over?! Or are you Yu-”
“What are you doing home so early, Mom?!” Aya quickly interrupted. She smiled, “To help you get ready for the formal of course!” She then lit up, “Oh~! You must be her date!” Kento nodded, “Nice to meet you! I'm Aya's Mom-- well foster mom, but a mother either way. It's nice to meet you!”
“You too ma'am. I'm Kento. Nakajima Kento.” he smiled a bit, still a bit pissed at what happened. She giggled, “Another Nakajima? You're already part of the family Kento!”
“... The household's Nakajima...”Aya said as he asked, “Then why are you Natsume-”
“She wanted to stick with her birth surname. Which I completely understand.” her mother smiled. “Anyways, Aya go straight to your room and shower. You need to get ready.”
“But theres still 3 hours-”
“Go! A girl takes forever to get ready. And Kento, can you please go home? I want Aya to be a surprise.” she asked as he nodded and left. Aya then said, “I still need to check on Yuto--”
“Shower! Now!” she pointed to her room. “I'll check on him.”
“...” Yuto listened quietly as Aya and her boyfriend argue and his mom returned home.
“I'll check up on him.” he heard her say as he covered himself, pretending to sleep. His door opened as she strolled over and pulled the blanket off his face. She felt his forehead. “Hmm... no fever... temperature's normal... I say you're feeling much better...” She shook him, “Yuto. Get up! You're need to be at the dome soon!” He pretended to stir and stretched, “What time is it...”
“Half an hour til 5.” she replied leaving the room.
“What?! Already?!” he yelled. “Urgh... Aya you are so getting it tonight...” He got up and began getting ready.
“Uh huh... a lil bit more.. perfect!” her mom said as she finished putting eyeliner on her. “Okay open...” Aya's darkened eyes fluttered open as she looking into the mirror. Her naturally straight hair was curled at the ends, her lips were a natural red color and her skin was flawless looking. Her silky blue dress fit her nicely and her flats matched perfectly. “Aww, you look amazing Aya!” She quickly took pictures as a knock came to the door.
“Come in.” her mom said as Yuto did, “Aya, hurry up. I'm gonna be--”
“Yuto, doesn't she look great?!” his mom asked. Aya smiled at herself in the mirror as Yuto came in with a smirk, “Wow... you actually made her look pretty! Amazing!”
“Yuto!” his mom whacked him as Aya giggled, “It's alright... just getting a compliment from him is nice enough... it does only happen on occasions...” Yuto then stared, “So, we going or what... its already almost 7...”
“Oh, Yuto give her the day off!”
“But we had a deal-”
“YUTO!”
“It's okay.” Aya interrupted. “I promised him I'd help him tonight.. and Kento's gonna pick me up there anyways. No use in changing the plan now...”
“See? Now come on.” Yuto called to her as their mom sighed, “Oh alright. Just don't work her too much!”
“... that's not gonna happen...” Aya laughed as they got in Yuto's car. He smiled, “You so know me...”
“Here's you're coffee...” Aya said carrying a tray for all 10 members. Yuto smirked, “Thanks Aya~! Whoa...” He leaned the open cup towards her as she back up slowly, “Yuto don't even joke about that!” He and some of the other members laughed as she sighed, “Geez, you guys just love to pick on me huh?” One of the older members, Hikaru, smiled, “Hey, it's fun. You should try it some time.”
“... haha...” she smiled placing the tray down. “Geez, even Morimoto's making fun of me!”
“Haha... it really is fun, senpai~!” he laughed. “You're reaction always makes us laugh!” She beamed, “Well I'm glad that I can do that... You guys sounded great. I can't wait for the concert tomorrow.”
“Eh? You're actually interested in our concert?” Yamada asked. “I thought you weren't into us.”
“That's not true... I'm not like your fans out there holding fans with your faces on it, but I still like your music...” she explained as she looked at her cell phone. “8:30... I'm leaving in half an hour alright boys? So whatever you need done tell me now...”
“Eh... You're not going Yuto?” Kei, another older member asked. He shook his head, “I need to stay for rehearsal. Why would I go?”
“We.. thought You and Aya were going together...” they told them as Aya and Yuto laughed. Aya laughed, “No way~ Me and Yuto?! That's crazy!” Yuto nodded, “Yea, no way would I date a girl like her!”
“... then who are you going to the dance with?” Keito wondered.
“My boyfriend, Nakajima Kento.” she smiled. Yamada asked, “Hmm, sounds familiar...”
“Ah, He was the guy with me on the roof the other day.”
“Oh... him.” Chinen stated.
“Anyways, just make sure that all our costumes are in order in our correct racks.” Yuto told her. She nodded as she began organizing the outfits.
“Hey, need some help?” she heard as she smiled, “Shouldn't you be rehearsing?” Keito shook his head, “Actually, I got the rest of my night off. I was here yesterday with Yabu and Hikaru.”
“You had rehearsal yes-” she screamed in surprise as he covered her mouth, “Shh! The other guys didn't know. It was just the three of us.”
“But why?”
“Cuz, I was planning to go to the winter formal.” he said as he began hanging costumes.
“Oh, really?!” she smiled. “So who's your date?” He replied, “No date... just thought it'd be fun to be there... and play a song.”
“Really?! That's cool! You're playing at the formal?!” she said excited. He nodded, “Yea... aren't you enthusiastic...” She nodded, “It sounds like a lot of fun.”
“Playing the guitar?” he said hanging up his last one. “Yea. It is.”
“... cool. So if you have the rest of the day off, what are you still doing here?” she wondered.
“I thought you could use some help.” he smiled as she did, “That's really nice of you but I can handle this.” He shrugged, “Well, unlike me, you've actually got a date. Wouldn't want you to miss anymore of what you have.” She then said, “Still, its my job. I gotta do this.”
“Not alone...” he told her as he helped her hang up the last one. “You see? Much faster. Now you can get to the dance earlier.”
“Thanks Keito. I owe you one.” she smiled as she grabbed her bag and jacket. “I'll see you later then.”
“You got a ride there?” he asked as they began walking towards the exit. She nodded, “Yea, my boyfriend's pick-- Ouch!” She had bumped right into someone. She fell to the ground as Keito held out a hand to her, “You alright?” She nodded, “Yea... Sorry-” A surprise look came on her face as she got up with Keito's help as she said, “Kento! What are you doing here so early?!” She hugged him as she smiled, “You weren't suppose to come for another 20 minutes!” He smiled, “Well, I thought I'd be early...”
“Oh, alright then...you aren't still mad are you?” she questioned
“Nah, I'm over that... I didn't mean to get so hot headed.. sorry.” he stated as she smiled, “It's okay... Shall we go?”
“Yea, ugh... just give me a minute...” he said as he went off. “Just gonna find a restroom...” He walked off as Keito then sighed, “Well, I don't wanna be a third wheel or anything...” She giggled, “You aren't a third wheel if there's only two of us...” He smiled, “Good point. So how long have you been dating?”
“Not long... 3 days now?” she thought.
“Wow, not long...” he said in thought as she wondered, “Why do you ask?” He shrugged, “Just curious.” Soon Kento returned as he beamed, “Well, ready?” She nodded and said, “See you Keito.” He waved as She left with Kento.
“Yuto. Just letting you know... Aya just took off with her boyfriend...” Keito said as he returned. Yuto shot up, “What?! She's suppose to check out with me!” He grabbed his cell phone ready to call as Keito grabbed the phone and told him , “Oh, come on. Give the girl a break. Don't you think you've been overworking her too much?”
“...” he sighed. “Fine... let's get back to practice.”
“Actually I gotta take off... places to go, people to see...” he said as he headed for the door. “I'll see you tomorrow. Tell the guys I say bye.” He gave a questioning look as he left, “Okay...”
“oh...Wow!” she smiled as she walked into the dance. “This looks great!” Kento smiled, “Well let's get our picture taken and then we can party~!” she nodded with a smile. After tons of dancing, an awesome meal, and Shizu and Kento's regular arguments, he and Aya sat for a break. Kento smiled, “Quite a dance huh?” She nodded, “Yea, it's fun~”
“Alright... next song... I wanna dedicate it to a girl I recently met and her boyfriend...” she soon heard. “Natsume Aya~ Get out here with your boyfriend...” She quickly turned as she and Kento re-entered the room. Keito was on stage as he started clapping as they came in, “The happy couple everyone!” A smile appeared on her face as she asked, “Oh my god! Kento, did you plan this?!”
“...” he beamed at her. “Surprised?” She jumped on him happily, “You really are the best boyfriend in the world!”
“Hey, come on... don't keep everyone waiting...” Keito called into the mic. Kento held out a hand for her as he smiled, “Shall we?” She nodded as Keito played a nice slow song and Kento began waltzing with her. A surprise look came on her face, “Kento! You told me you couldn't ballroom dance!”
“But I told you I'd surprise you.” he stated as she giggled, “So is this the only surprise you have in store for me?” He shrugged, “That'd ruin the surprise.”
“So there is more...” she smiled as he laughed, “You got me... yea, there's more to come...” The song ended as he then pulled her out. “Surprise number 2!” Fireworks went up as all the other students rushed out to watch.
“Wow...” Aya's eyes sparkled as she watched them. “They look so close!” He smiled at her bright face as she turned to him with a blush, “...Thanks Kento. Tonight's been really fun...”
“I'm glad you had a good time.”
“It wasn't good... It was great.” she told him as the lights in the room went on and everyone was told to go.
“Thanks again for tonight.” Aya said as they arrived outside her home. He nodded as he said, “I'll see you on Monday?” She nodded with a smile and hugged him, “See you then.” As she slowly pulled away, Kento leaned into her. However, she moved back a bit, seeing what was coming, “Ugh... Good night...” He pulled back, a bit disappointed and nodded, “Yea... Night...” She looked at his sad face and sighed. She kissed his cheek as he lit up. She smiled, “That's as far as I'm going on a first date. Bye~!” She left his car as he waved. As soon as she entered her home, Kento drove off as she smiled.
“WHAT?!” Aya quickly pulled her phone away from her ear. Shizu yelled, “Aya! You have to come! We need to have hot outfits so JUMP would notice us!”
“We have backstage passes. They're gonna have to notice us..” she explained.
“I know but we're gonna be wearing our favorite members name on our t-shirt! So you need to come and pick a shirt!”
“I'll just wear one of my own clothes.” she stated. “And I don't have a favorite JUMP member alright? So there's no point.”
“AYA~!” she whined as she sighed, “I'm sorry Shizu, but I can't... be happy that I'm at least allowed to go to the concert.” She sighed, “Fine. Then I'll see you at 7-”
“At 8. I'll meet you at the dome.” she stated. Shizu nodded, “Okay. See ya there.” Aya hung up as Yuto then said, “Okay, call's done. Get back to work!” She sighed and in a funky voice said, “Yes, master... yes master.”
“Good.” he laughed. “My first outfit needs some ironing, Igor...” She sneered as she grabbed it and got to work. “Aya, I need new batteries for my mic! ASAP!” “AYA~! Get me some lunch!” “Outfit 4! Not outfit 3! God, can't you do it right?!” “Where's my water, AYA?! Dying of dehydration over here!”
“Ugh... oh I promise if you keep this up, dehydration isn't what you should be worried about...” she groaned as she threw the bottle at his chest. He groaned, “Ow. Aya! What the hell was that for?!” She snapped, “Pissing me off! That's why! Seriously you're giving me like 50 orders to do in 10 minutes! Just give me a break!”
“Why the hell would I do that?!” he responded back annoyed. “This is all the work you've been missing. It just piles up, Aya! Now, go move my drums in position! And don't you dare break any of them!” She stormed off, growling, “Urgh! I freaking hate you, jerk!!”. All the members slowly walked away as Keito stood by Yuto, “I have to agree with her, Yuto... she's always working her butt off for you and what does she get outta of it? Even more work.... Give her a break.”
“She doesn't deserve one right now! She's had 2 days off this week so far!” he explained. Keito said, “She's right. You are jerk... Man, if I was her I'd quit and find a job somewhere else.”
“No one was asking you.” Yuto told him as they headed on stage. He shrugged, “I know... just wanted to compare me and Aya... she's pretty tough...” They both turned to see her lifting heavy drums ever so careful to new positions. Yuto sighed, “You really think I”m being too tough on her?” Keito nodded as he sighed and smiled, “Then I guess I'm doing my job! Let's start practicing.” Keito sighed as Yuto headed off.
“Let me help you with that.” Aya heard as someone took the drums from her grasp. Keito moved the drums as she smiled, “You've been quite a hand lately... Thanks...”He nodded and said, “Look, I'm not sure what happened with Yuto, but he's normally not this much of a dictator. Don't take everything out on him. Let him cool off first...”
“... thanks Keito.” she beamed, “you've been such a great help to me.” He smiled, “Anytime Aya. I'm here for you--”
“Keito, hurry on stage!” they heard as he waved and left. Aya smiled as she something out of the corner of her eye. Or rather someone. “Kento?” She went over but he was gone. She shrugged, “I guess I'm just seeing things---”
“AYA!”
“Coming!” she groaned.
“Okay, people are starting to be let in now.” Aya said as she finished changing. “I need to find Shizu.” Yuto called, “I got one last thing to ask of you.” She groaned, “Yuto, not now! I have to--” A shirt was thrown at her head as she pulled it off, he said, “Wear that. That's all I need for the rest of the day.” He went off to join the other members as she looked at the shirt and gave him a look. “As if I'd wear an 'I-love-Nakajima-Yuto' t-shirt! Do you not know me?!” She groaned, “I'm not wearing this, Yu-”
“Aya~!” she heard as she was jumped on. She panicked, “Shizu!” She quickly threw the shirt as she was tackled by Reila and Haruka. They screamed, “I can't believe you're actually here!” Aya laughed, “Of course I am... Shizu was about to break off our friendship...”
“Aw, you know I was just kidding!” Shizu smiled as she nodded, “Yea... but you're glad I came...” They nodded as Haruka then said, “So aren't we lucky we got backstage passes?!” Reila nodded, “Yea~ I can't believe you were the lucky 100th winner for that contest!” Shizu then noticed, “Aya! I told you we were wearing our favorite member on our shirt! Why aren't you wearing it?!”
“Because I don't have a favorite member!” she told them. “Seriously, we're already here--”
“Hey! What luck!” Reila lit up as she picked up something on the floor. “You can wear this Aya!” She held up the 'I-love-Nakajima-Yuto' shirt as she panicked, “WHAT?! No way! It was on the floor!”
“It looks clean enough! Just put it on or I will force it on!” Shizu told her as she shook her head, “No way! I don't wanna wear it!” Shizu gave her an evil look and said, “Where the hell is the bathroom?! You are gonna put this on and you are gonna like it!” She sighed, “Shizu, I can be as stubborn as you are...” She groaned, “AYA--”
“Hey! You must be the girls who won the contest!” they soon heard as Shizu's angry face became super happy, “Ah~! Yea! OMG! You're Okamoto Keito!” He smiled, “Yup... well at least that's what my birth certificate says... according to my parents.” The three giggled as Aya smiled in relief. Soon the other members came over to great them.
“So you girls know us... yet we don't know you.” Yabu, the eldest smiled to them. Haruka introduced, “Well, I'm Haruka. That's Reila, Shizu, and Aya.”
“Nice to meet you all.” Kei smiled. “By the way Reila, love the 'Inoo-Kei' shirt.” She giggled as Shizu got compliment for her Yamada Ryosuke shirt and Haruka got one for her Arioka Daiki shirt. Then Yuto asked, “So Aya? Where's your shirt? Don't have a favorite?” She shook her head, “Nah~ I'm more in love with your music.”
“Oh... hey then if you had to pick one of us...” Chinen asked with a smile. “Who would you pick?”
“...Pick? I dunno... for what?” she wondered.
“As your favorite JUMP member!” he beamed. She shrugged, “I dunno. It's not like I know any of you guys...” Shizu sighed and explained, “She's only interested in guys she knows. Personality before looks for her...” She nodded as Kei, suddenly interested, “Oh, well you have to have a type! So you don't know us, but if you tell us what you like in a guy we can see which one of us is closest to it!”
“Uh... don't you guys have to perform?” she asked trying to avoid it.
“Haha, yea, but we're waiting for one of the juniors to introduce us first.” Morimoto said. “Now don't change to subject!” Yuya then offered, “How about if you play this game with us... we'll add you four girls in our skit for the concert!”
“AYA~!” her three friends yelled at her. “Tell or we will!!!”
“Fine...” she sighed. “Okay, first my over-all guy is someone down-to-earth.” They all thought as they voted, “Keito. Definitely the most down to earth. What's next?” She thought, “Smart.”
“Yabu, no doubt.” they all said.
“Strong.”
“Yamada.”
“My age... oh! I'm 16... turning 17 in August.”
“...uh... none of us are your age.”
“Well my max limit is 3 years.”
“So Yamada, Keito, Yuto, and Chinen. Chinen's probably the closest to your age.”
“Any of you straightforward?”
“... not really... but the most straightforward person would probably be Kei.”
“ME?!” he questioned. They all nodded, “Yea... he could be straightforward... not often though...”
“...Okay...Funny?”
“Hikaru!” they all said quickly as he smiled and put an arm around her, “So I'm your guy type? Let's go out on a date then?” She giggled, “I said Funny, not flirty....” He smiled as he moved away. “Okay... someone talkative, but also a good listener.”
“Oh... probably Morimoto...” they decided.
“Okay, last one. Romantic.”
“.... I think we all can be romantic.” they thought. Yuto then said, “Come on guys, we all know I'm the most romantic!” They all laughed as he did and Yabu said, “Hmm... I think Arioka... or Keito.” The others nodded, “Definitely those two.”
“Aww what?” Yuto laughed. “I demand a recount!” Then an idea hit him, “Guys! I got an idea for that empty segment of the concert!”
“Really great!” Yabu said relief. “Let's hear it!” He nodded, “And the girls can help us in this one... rather than changing up our skit.” Aya sighed and thought to herself, “That smirk... he's got something evil planned...”
~Wow Wow Wow Wow I love you Arigatou~
They finished the song as Shizu screamed, “I LOVE YOU YAMADA!!!!”
“Okay, for the 20th time, stop screaming in my ear!” Aya groaned covering her ears. She smiled, “Sorry, I'm just freaking happy right now!” She responded, “I realize that...”
“Hey.” Yabu called as he approached them. Yamada began singing his solo as Yuto played the drums, Hikaru on bass, Kei on the piano, and Keito on guitar. “The song after this one is when we'll be getting ready for out new skit. So be ready alright?”
“Uh, sure but what exactly are we doing?” Aya asked as Reila nodded, “Yea. You guys didn't tell us anything.” He smiled, “All you gotta do is stand there and look pretty. We'll tell you what to do as we go.”
“...Okay...” Haruka said still confused as he walked off. Shizu squealed, “Oh god! I'm so excited! I hope we do something fun or something so hot! I hope they don't make us dance! I might make a fool outta myself! Oh no! Aya what am I gonna do! I'm gonna embarrass myself in public!”
“Calm down...” she sighed. “They never said we were gonna dance, okay?” She nodded and began to breath slowly to calm down. But Aya thought, “But whatever that devil's planning... his plans are never good... especially for me...”
“Thanks everyone!” JUMP said as they finished another song. Yabu announced,“Now we'd like to welcome our contest winners to the stage... starting with the actually winner, Haruka!” She went out on stage as Hikaru introduced, “ And now her friends. Shizu, Aya, and Reila!”
“Hi everyone!” they all said into the mic as they waved and smiled. Yuto smiled, “They're going to help us with a little game for the concert today! It is...” A sign appeared on the giant screen behind them. “Which JUMP member has the best confession?!” Shizu and the girls squealed happily as Aya gave Yuto a look, trying not to make it obvious.
“These 4 girls will be our judges and each of us members will give them our best love confession.” Yamada explained. “Well, actually, Aya step forward please.” She did as he continued, “We will all do our confessions straight to Aya. She isn't that into guys she doesn't know so let's see if a great confession will change her mind!”
“You three girls will decide on who think has the best confession. Doesn't need to be the same person.”Arioka said. “Is everyone ready?!” The stadium erupted as JUMP said, “Alright! Let's get started! Who should go first?!”
“You girls wanna pick?” Morimoto offered as Shizu ran over to Aya. “YES! YAMADA FIRST!” A bunch of the girls in the audience screamed, “YAMADA! YAMADA!” He nodded, “Alright... let's see what I got...” He stood in front of Aya and thought. He took a deep breath and smiled, “Hey, what do you like? Monkeys? Dogs? Oh! Cats?! OR me?!” She began giggling as Shizu squealed happily with Reila and Haruka right behind her.
“YAMADA! I PICK HIM AS THE WINNER!” Shizu yelled.
“We haven't even gotten to everyone else!” Aya told her as Reila called, “Inoo! You go next!” He smiled, “Okay~! Hmmm...” He looked at Aya as he swayed nervously. She began laughing at him already as he said, “Ne... I can't love anyone as much as you...” She blushed as she covered her face with a smile.
“AHH!” Reila screamed in happiness. Aya hid behind her friends, “Oh, god! I can't stand this! It's so embarrassing!” Haruka called, “WHAT?! You're freaking lucky! I'm lucky enough to be standing right behind you so I'm getting a good peek!”
“Yea, Aya!” Shizu said. “This is seriously the best! No guy can confess better than these guys! Geez, if only I was more like you. They'd be confessing to me and not you. Thank god they aren't saying your name...”
“Aya! Get back over here!” Yabu called.
“Then I guess you're next Yabu!” Haruka called as he shrugged, “Alright.. give me a moment.” He thought as Aya went back to position. She took a breath, ready for the next confession. He then turned to her and smile sweetly, “I dropped a tear in the ocean. The day you find it is the day I stop loving you.” She turned red as Yabu smiled happily and the crowd squealed.
“Hikaru! You go!” Aya's friends called as he nodded with a large smile. Aya smiled, “This ought to be good.” He waved at her as she returned it. He then said loudly, “I'm in love with your parent's daughter! Please go out with me!...wait, you don't have sisters right?” She giggled as did everyone in the stadium. Giggling and squealing. He laughed, “Wait, wait... let me try something more romantic... hmmm, ah!” He faced her and as they shared eye contact he said, “My world was black and white until you walked through my door and into my heart.” Aya turned all red as squeals emerged. Then someone volunteered, “I'll go next.” Keito smiled as he held out a bundle of roses for her. With all his feelings he said, “They are all real except one... I'll love you until the last rose dies.”
“... oh god...” she blushed covering her face in embarrassment. Keito handed her the roses as Yamada laughed at her, “Half way there, Aya! Any good ones catch your interest yet?” She said, “Guys, all of those confessions are amazing. If I was crushing on any of you guys, I would die of happiness right now-- Ah, Reila! Haruka! Shizu! Are you guys still alive?!”
“Ah~! Barely!” They all said as they fanned themselves, trying to breath. She laughed at her friends as Morimoto went next. He held up a sign with the letter A on the front and B on the back. He asked, “Do you like A) the cameraman over there or B) Morimoto Ryutaro?” He gave Aya the sign as she smiled and held up B. Morimoto cheered as she said, “Sorry cameraman!”
“AH! Arioka! Please go next!” Haruka begged. He nodded and came up to Aya and said softly, “I don't know anything about you... but you are everything to me...” A smile formed on her face in happiness as she felt her cheek, “God, I'm gonna burn from embarrassment now!” Arioka laughed and handed her a water bottle to cool off.
“Chii~” the crowd screamed as he came to take his turn.
“From now on you will never be alone. Even when we are separated, and even when death itself parts us, I shall remain with you.” he smiled to her. She buried her face in her hands again, hiding her super red face as she called, “Okay, am I done yet?! I'm seriously gonna die up here!” Yabu told her, “2 more. You can do this!”
“From the top of a mountain...” Yuya said as he approached her. “To the bottom of the ocean, I'll always be here by your side.” A small 'eep' emerged from her as Yuya bursted into laughter. She screamed, “God, I can't take this anymore! It's way too much!”
“You can't stop when there's only me left Aya...” Yuto told her. She whispered in an annoyed voice, “You did this on purpose...” He smiled, “You really do know me...”
“Alright, the final confession. Yuto, go ahead.” He asked, “Ready, Aya?” She nodded, “Give me your best shot...” He smiled, “Alright then...” There was silence in the dome as he took a breath and he nervously fidgeted. He softly said, “...Hey... Aya... listen, there's this girl... I really like right now...” He bit his lip and finally look her in the eyes. They connected as he stuttered, “...A-and... she's right in front... of me...” Squeals were all around them, but Aya and Yuto were still focusing on each other.
“Alright~! Let's give the judges a few moments to decide! In the meantime, please welcome BI Shadow!” Yamada said as Yuto finally look away. They all went offstage and Aya was blushing like mad. Shizu squealed, “Today is totally the best day of my life! I could die a happy death now! Don't you agree Aya?!”
“... it was fun...” she said.
“You're such a party pooper!” she called.
“How? I said it was fun!” she stated as she responded, “But you said it so unenthusiastically!”
“Hey so who are you guys voting for?!” Haruka asked. “God, its such a close vote between them all.” Reila and Shizu nodded as Haruka said, “I loved Arioka's but truthfully, I think Yuto's was the best. You could hear it in his voice how much he put his heart into that confession.” Reila nodded, “Yea! When I heard that, I totally melted!”
“I agree, but I'm still voting for Yamada.” Shizu said. They all looked at Aya as she thought, “God... they were all amazing... everything a hopeless romantic would want in a confession... especially Yuto's... but he's expecting to win and if I do pick him, He'll never let me live it down...'
“Aya?” Shizu called as she said, “Uh, well--”
“Alright judges! Please return to the stage!” Yamada called. “First, Haruka. Who is your winner?”
“Nakajima Yuto!” she called as he cheered, “Yea!”
“Reila?”
“Yuto!”
“Hell yea! 2 votes!” he smiled happily.
“Shizu?”
“You, Yamada!” she smiled as he did. “Thanks. And finally, our toughest judge, Aya!” She thought as he asked, “Did anyone catch your attention?” She sighed, “Yamada, even though I have a specific guy type and I'm not interested in celebrities, I fell for all of your guys' confessions.” They all cheered as Yuto then asked, “So which one was the best in your opinion?” She thought looking at the flowers in her hand and sighed, “...Keito.”
“Keito! Congrats! You have been crowned King of Aya!” Yamada said as Keito step forward and Yamada place a paper crown on him. He smiled, “Thanks...” Then Yabu said, “And Yuto, you won as a total. Great job! Thank you girls~ King Keito will now escort you backstage.” They left the stage as the rest of JUMP began singing.
“Hey...” Keito called to Aya as the girl headed into the restroom. “You really liked my confession?”
“Well yea... it was really cute...but all of JUMP's confessions were.” she said. “I just picked yours...” He smiled, “Cool... truthfully, that was just the first thing that popped into my head... If I had more time to actually plan stuff, it could've been way better.”
“Well, then whoever you confess to will be one lucky girl.” she told him.
“Aya!” Shizu called from inside the bathroom.
“Well I'll see you later.” she said walking in to the restroom as Keito nodded. He began to head backstage as he took notice of something. Something rather intriguing.
“Yuto...” Keito called as he approached him.
“What? We need to get ready for the next-” he was interrupted as Keito whispered in his ear and surprise filled his face.
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