A Person Unknown

A Person Unknown cw(suicide/heavy angst)

it was another wonderful performance at wonder stage once again. the crowd cheered and clapped. but something was wrong. a certain charm was missing. but what was it? each show got better each time they preformed. maybe there isn't anything wrong. just something wrong in his mind.

Rui's POV
"you guys did...good i suppose." tsuakasa rambled on and on. and i got lost in thought. i don't know what's wrong with me lately. but i always find myself zoning out, awaking to reality with my troupe mates yellling in my face. but it's not the concerned type of yelling. it's the kind that comes from the root of irritability and annoyance. they only want me there because without me, they're nothing. but nobody ever understands me, no one even cares. the people i know, they got lost in their dreams and hopes. it's like i'm the last man alive.

"rui! earth to rui!" i snapped out of my nonsense.

"you've been so out of it lately. do you understand how this can affect us? you have no remorse rui." tsukasa scolded, nené and emu nodding in agreement.

(and another thing. it's not only tsukasa, but the people i knew for practically my entire life. like nené and mizuki. but we're all grown up now. persuing our careers. i know as people grow up they lose their "spark." but they got so drained of what they used to be, it's like they're just a shell of the past.)

"i deeply apologize. i just haven't been feeling myself lately haha." i laughed nervously trying to wash away all the unpleasant fragments of my mind. but did i really feel sorry?

"come on rui. we've been over this. you need to fix the way you think. whatever it takes. we need to focus on our shows."

"right."
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Main POV
time has passed and tsukasa was right. rui needed to fix the way he thinks. and ever since, their shows improved exponentially. money pouring in rapidly, and the crowds becoming more and more happy. a dream come true. but the high school students they used to be, the passionate kids they used to be, the people motivated by each of their dreams. they have given in.

Rui's POV
"great show everyone! but i have some more suggestions to make the next even better!" tsukasa smiled with happy tears in his eyes. it made me feel so happy for him. he accomplished his desires and overcame everything that was thrown at him. but me? i never had a dream. the only thing i wished for was to be accepted and understood. and i did. i'm so ever grateful.

"now rui. if you haven't noticed the pegasus robots you've created were a nice touch to the show. but they weren't mystical enough. not enough....hm what do you call it. oh! not enough "pizazz!" he motioned his hands in the air creating an invisible rainbow.

"oh i see. i apologize, i've just been slacking a bit."

"it's okay rui. just remember each mistake is a step to perfection."

'perfection.'

"hehe, thanks tsukasa. you're the best. you make me feel flattered of my works."

"awww what a softie. i'm so glad to see you so changed rui. it makes me feel so proud." nene left out a small soft smile.

"tsukasa and rui really do have an amazing dynamic i must say!" emu exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air. nené pulled emu to a hug and kissed her head.

when can i be happy?
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rui spent that night tinkering and perfecting each one of his inventions. he made sure that each were beautifully made for the show. after all, this is what made people happy right? he was happy, so he wanted to return the favor.

"perfect!" rui placed down his screwdriver and stood up, hands on his hips. he felt so proud of what he has made. hours upon hours put into this one piece. and this invention right here, he was sure that it would make everyone satisfied, especially tsukasa.