Shining Stars

Chapter Forty-Two: Mistress of Imitation

The entire cast of Love Now, minus Akane, was all gathered in a classroom. Aqua was filling the others in on his plan to save Akane's reputation, show the internet the real Love Now.

"Hm? In that case, I can provide the music."

Kengo said, Aqua's focus turning to him, his eyes widening slightly at the proclamation, but still remained somewhat skeptical.

"You can do that?"

"Hey, you know I'm a label signed pro and make a living with my music, right? Plus I write lyrics and music for my band, and other bands too sometimes..."

Pulling out his guitar he gave it a strum smirking, his face filled with confidence.

"I should get people to cry with something nostalgic, right? That's right up my alley."

Yuki came from behind Aqua, peering so she could look at him.

"But you know, wouldn't it be great to include that scene?"

"You know! That one where after Akane hits me, I tenderly embrace her!"

Everyone looked at her as if she was crazy... maybe she should put in some kind of rubber room... Though Nobuyuki was the one to speak what just about everyone was thinking.

"Ah, well yeah that would be great, but the cameras were roll-"

"Well aren't you naive!"

Yuki puffed out her chest proudly, smiling as she continued to explain.

"Did you really think a pro model like me wouldn't be paying attention to the location of fixed cameras? Who turned those off? So, I did my best to position myself so that it'd look good on camera."

"Talk about ruining the moment..."

Nobuyuki muttered, which caused Yuki to scowl at him.

"The crew will definitely have the footage. They didn't release it on purpose. Pretty sneaky of them..."

Aqua glanced at Yuki, his eyes focused on her and what she had just said. She really was a pro... She knew what she was doing this whole time, he just needed to get that footage.

"Thanks for the info, I'll see if I can get that footage. I'll keep in touch."

Aqua said as he abruptly left the room, the others watching him as he walked out. Kengo sighed as he set his Guitar back in its case, looking at Aqua's retreating form.

"He's always straight to the point, isn't he?"

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Aqua walked in pure silence. The setting sun setting an orange hue to his surroundings. Almost all the staff had gone home for the day, but Aqua knew the director hadn't left yet, he always stayed to make sure all the equipment was put up and secure before heading home. You could imagine it would take awhile.

As Aqua turned a corner, Aqua spotted the man he was looking for, the Director, zipping up a bag, his back to the Actor. It was easy to tell who he was, even from behind him, the blue cap, which he always wore, gave it away. Getting closer to the man, Aqua stopped a few feet away from the Director and cleared his throat.

"Director."

Getting the Director's attention, he turned to face Aqua, smiling slightly as he turned back to the bag.

"Oh Aqua, I thought you would have gone home already, like everyone else..."

He said as he finished zipping up the camera bag. Hoisting it onto his shoulder as he turned back towards Aqua, the smile present on his face.