My Own Science (Dr Stone Senku x reader)

The spotlight

[I will be calling upon the magic of bullshit plot conveniences once again, but I'll take it for the sake of character development!]

You stepped on the stage for today's rehearsal, your coughing catching the attention of your crew.
"Hey guys." you said with a dry voice. "Sorry I'm late. I overslept a bit."
"Have you practice the opening song all night again (Y/n)?" Ruri asked with a hint of concern.
"Uh, yeah." you scratched the back of your neck. "But it's cool. I'll be all good just in time for the show."
"(Y/n)-chan." Yuzuriha, who was there for the decorations, walked up to you. "Maybe it's time to hire a more experienced singer."

"Huh?" you looked at her. "No, no it's cool. We only have so much revival fluid left."
"I'm just saying, you may practice everyday, but you're still a beginner singer."
"I don't mind reviving a singer for you." Senku, who was taking care of the lighting, casually said.

You instinctively bit your bottom lip. It was true, there was some notes your voice just couldn't reach. And you really wanted to prioritize quality when it came to your performances. You nodded.
"Okay then."

"Do you have anyone in mind?" Minami asked.
"I want..." you thought for a moment. "Someone who can read the phone book, and turn it into the bible!"
"Uh..."
"Only the best of the best in my band!"
Senku chuckled.

"That's pretty a broad description. I'm gonna need a moment to think..."
"The primal qualification would be variety." you added. "They need to be able to sing in a lot, if not all the styles possible."
She thought for a moment.
"I think I know who you're looking for." she smiled. "Diva VX."

You gasped. Diva VX started as a youtuber, she quickly got famous for her voice and covers. Your favorite video was the one where she sang in 31 styles of music. And she recently (well, before the stone thing) signed a contract and stepped into show-business.
"Oh my god Diva VX's gonna be in my band." you said under your breath.
"She was in the middle of a live stream at her studio because the petrification happened. Let's get going."
"You guys go on ahead," you smiled. "I still need to take care of some things here."
"Of course," she waved. "we'll be right back."

She walked away with Yuzuriha and Senku. Once they were gone, your smile fell. You munched on your bottom lip again. Your heart was pounding in your chest, you didn't know if it was excitement or...

"(Y/n)-chan, we're back!" Yuzuriha waved.
Your breath was cut short, and for a moment, you were motionless, scared of turning around. But a second passed and you forced yourself to do so. Walking behind Yuzuriha was a young woman in her early twenties. You noticed her first among the group, just like Ryusui there was this whole vibe of confidence about her. She was the embodiment of the strong independent woman. Also she was pretty as fuck and she rocked that bob cut! She really has that star quality to her.

You forced a smile and walked over, extending a hand.
"Hi hello!" you shook her hand. "My name is (Y/n), Diva VX it's an honor to have you here. I'm a big fan of your work."
She chuckled.
"Just call me Vee, I don't think my pseudonym really matters anymore. Besides, I get that we'll be working together from now on."
"Y-yeah right, together." you said that last word quickly and quietly.

She walked passed you and looked around.
"Woah~ this is amazing." she put her hands on her hips. "You guys really did a great job there."
"Well y'know, teamwork makes the dream work." you shrugged.
"So what's the deal? What's the job?"
"Oh, right! The opening is an electro swing song,"you paused. "but we don't have anything electro yet, so I guess it's just swing then."
"What's the name of the song?"
"'Bass me baby'."
"Oh yeah, I know that one. Good choice." she glanced at the stage. "Can I check the mic real quick?"
"Of course! Go right ahead!"