Short Story For You
Ayumi and ellen
Osaka, February at 8:41
Two teenagers in casual clothes were sitting staring at the black and white notes lined up in front of him. The young man who seemed adept at playing the piano pressed the note in front of him and chanted a beautiful song.the woman nearby also enjoyed the soft tone.
" can you sing ? "
" I can't "
" really ? Try "
The hand that pressed the black and white note forced the woman to sing. His eyes were unceasingly staring straight at the nervous face until the girl started humming.
Beautiful, the sound is so smooth into the eardrum, the man who plays the song increases the spirit of filling the music of the accompanist.
Lying when he said he couldn't sing, but why did he say no.
" Your voice is beautiful "he praised.
But the one who was praised even collapsed to the floor, hunted the man who had approached him and made his body become a backrest. The girl held her head firmly, then screamed in pain. After that he immediately stood up and looked at the man sharply.
"My head hurts because of you ! I told you I can't sing ! " cursedly.
" Your voice is beautiful, really. "
" Stop ! "
The body collapsed again with his head hurting instead of playing. Not screaming, this time she was crying softly.
" I can't stand ta, I'm tired of myself" he said looking at the man in front of him.
" No, you're strong. I promise to accompany you Ayumi "the man's hand was holding her.
At 13:00, Tokyo Airport.
Ayumi checks her phone, she has to go to management in time. He walked out of the airport, up to the bus stop. Ayumi sat down with 2 Junior High children who were also waiting for the public vehicle to pass.
At 13:43, the 6-wheeled transportation finally stopped in front of the yellow chat stop where Ayumi was waiting.Haru pointed his card at the machine to pay the bus fare earlier.Lumayan deserted also this bus, which is also a bus, what people who work come home overtime ?I don't know, now Ayumi wears her earphones and tunes the song she sings.Once Ayumi mutters following the lyrics recited in the song, (love as soft as the Clouds) sing to the 2 that she sings.
The bus stopped smoothly at a stop a few meters away towards management, qwert entertainment. Heeled shoes are making a sound as Ayumi walks.
" Hi, Ayumi manager Yamada is waiting for you in his room" said a staff member.
" Ah well, thank you mira-san " said Ayumi smiled gently.Ayumi walked towards the manager room, but only a few steps she turned around.
" And please tell him, so as not to arbitrarily change the schedule " said Ayumi full emphasis.
The cheerful face that changed the flat highlight did not like being directed at everything in the main management room. Mira who heard it was just a nod of the head, had memorized the state of his junior in qwerty entertainment.
Ayumi entered the room without knocking on the door. He bullies the manager, who kisses a young trainee.
" Am I bothering you ? Dappled nose guy ? " Say Ayumi.
" I'll go " said the trainee who went straight to the door. Just a moment when he passed Ayumi, the trainee said. " Stop the bully" he whispered.
" Stupid, I can even foil your debut" Ayumi replied.
The trainee did not reply and then walked out. Ayumi then sat in the front seat of the manager's desk. He blinked his eyes, and when he opened the atmosphere was completely different now.
" Ah sorry to interrupt manager Yamada-sama. Is there anything to do with the recording schedule "ask Ayumi politely.
" Right, Ayumi - Chan. Nie is having personal problems and does not want to undergo a photo shoot ", he said.
Ayumi let out a sigh of annoyance, nie was the son of the chief director who bought her voice. Ayumi would sing backstage while the audience would see her as the golden-voiced nie star.
" Is it because he's the director's son then it can be arbitrary. The voice of the pig knows. Already 5 major agencies offered me to debut as a soloist. I don't even need the 10 million money his father offered me "he said quickly and made his chest go up and down.
After that Ayumi sat down and held her face.
No longer - the heart.
" I'm sorry Yamada - same "he said bowing.
Like the others, Yamada's manager simply nodded in understanding. Ayumi is a quiet child, she is very reluctant to give protests and criticism. Then the other soul will rebel and vaporize his unek
" I understand Ayumi Chan. You are also tired if you have to be hunted by the schedule. I'll file this with the director. With a little threat then he'll be soft "
Ayumi nodded, after which she was invited by the manager to see trainee members who would debut 6 months later.
The girls stood in a row forming a line to the side.
" Konnichiwa Ayumi Senpai." Say them.
" Konnichiwa" Ayumi replied.
" The agency has selected up to 5 people remaining. They have their own positions "
" Who's playing vocalist ? " Tanya Ayumi's.
The girl in short pants raised her head. " Singing is "
He started singing nie's songs that Ayumi sang, all smoothly until the lyrics perfack the wrong pronunciation.
" Not perfect, but perfect. Don't you speak English ? " Tanya haru.She lowered her head, Ayumi changed on her Rapp part. But still less than the maximum, because the pronunciation is less clear, especially if the lyrics are English.
Ridiculous management, if it will rush to fight over an immature group like this. The entertainment industry needs not only visuals but talent.
" Enough Ayumi san, they won't be debuted right away. Thank you for advising them " said manager Tiny (the group that will debut )
Ayumi and Yamada's manager leave the trainee room.
" Sumimasen, Yamada the same. I seem to have gone too far. " Sayumi said guiltily.
" No, no need to worry. They don't deserve it yet"
" Yamada the same, I'll go home. Please let me know if there are any more schedule changes "Ayumi said goodbye.
At 16:00, Ayumi bought a piece of strawberry cream cake and some pastry snacks at a post office shop. He took his groceries to a house just a few meters from there.
Ayumi placed the bag she was holding onto the table, while she rushed to the restroom.
Ayumi, who had been wearing pajamas, only replied to her mother's words and walked towards the living room.
" Kombawa Ayumi Chan "kapa Kaito. " Kombawa, yuta Kun" he replied.
" What about today ? Is something going on ? " Tanya yuta's.
" Yes, as you know. I changed again. Even to call Yamada the same "Ayumi replied.
" Oh yes, yuta Kun. What's the night of the night ? " Subsequently Ayumi.
"About that ..., Em, Ayumi Chan. I just want you to answer honestly. Are you happy to be in qwerty entertainment ? I mean, as a paid singer backstage ? " taught.
Ayumi seemed to be fond of the words that would come out. He also thought, is he happy with this position ? Is she comfortable when her voice is acknowledged by others, what else is nie, a cocky girl popular for her lineage of directors. Ah seems right said yuta. Ayumi doesn't like it there.
" Of course, are you happy to have your voice acknowledged as someone else ? Working behind the stage and always dealing with a changing recording schedule. I'm tired of yuta Kun, but they threatened me into the law when they ended this contract. " She said.
Yuta looked at his friend. Only Yuta, an outsider knows that nie's song is the voice of Ayumi. He also knows, the contents of the contract that binds his friend to the management 1 year ago.
But now, Yuta can already help his friend. Yuta is a lawyer who just entered the world of trial 9 months ago. There were about 6 cases he held and 4 of them were won by him.
He already has experience in the seat of lawyers and dealing with judges. Now Yuta is confident that he can help Ayumi regarding the ensnarement contract.
" You forgot your friend Ayumi ? I'm a lawyer. I can help you "
" But yuta Kun, they're an agency, they could've hired a great lawyer from you "
Yuta stared lethargicly at the floor. " Didn't you trust me ? "
Both Yuta and Ayumi were silent, enjoying this awkward atmosphere. Until the day he hit his desk hard "Correct, let's destroy them in the trial " said Ayumi steady cheered by yuta.
"Oh I like this side even more when talking about the agency "said yuta happily.
Ayumi bent her hand like a boss then shifted her bangs to the left. " Of course, making a decision should be by me. But his mistake, when signing the contract it wasn't me "
Now Yuta and Ayumi gather evidence and witnesses to strengthen their arguments in the future.
Yamada called the day many times during these 2 days he did not go to entertainment. What's up ? Usually two will be excited when performing a new song.
He's so frustrated now, the album has to be finished this month. Posters and spoilers have already been sent to fans. If it could not be timely in its production, then the qwerty would bear a huge loss.
Yamada's phone shook, indicating an incoming call. When on the screen with the name Ayumi, he immediately picked it up.
" You can finally be contacted" Yamada said
" Of course, two days ago I sent an email to the director. I'll be waiting for you and Nie at the trial seat on March 27th. See you my former manager "
Unilateral disconnected calls. On the other hand Yuta and Ayumi were still laughing out loud guessing what kind of face Yamada would look like.
" What should I do after this ? " Tanya Ayumi's.
" Of course, as a soloist, my aunt knows a Korean music producer here. You can develop your career ". Ayumi turned towards yuta." Are you sure ? "
Yuta nodded steadily, reassuring Ayumi. Finally his friend agreed. They went to a place that Yuta said.
After receiving a vocal test for Serta Rapp, she was eventually accepted as a trainee. But because the plan is to be debuted as a soloist so the teaine period only needs 1 month and Ayumi can go to Korea for her first song.
" What about your stage name, will it stick with Ayumi ? " Ask the director.
"Ah no, I want a name. Probably a western name, to attract the attention of fans "
" Em, what about Ellen, I read a novel and it's the main character.
" i like that, yes sir I want Ellen to be my stage name" Ayumi said steadily.
Finished with his career affairs, it is now just a few weeks away. Ayumi and yuta must face the courtroom.
Conference Room.
March 27th, 10:00
3 The judge sits in his seat of authority. Meanwhile, Ayumi and yuta sit opposite nie and her lawyer.
There was also my family, some fans and not to be left behind, the director of qwerty entertainment and Yamada.
About 2 reporters were also on cam. To record everything that happened in the courtroom.
" So what's your lawsuit, lawyer Nakamoto "asked the judge.
"Responding your honor, I am the lawyer of the plaintiff. Ayumi Saito, wants to cancel or exit the contract that ensnared her under the qwerty agency. On April 4th of last year. Involving the customer to the contract by management. "
Yuta firmly and staring intently at the director who was still sitting in the witness seat.
" Permission interrupts your majesty, if possible. What management broke on Ayumi saito's side "
"Last question, about wages. Management promises 10% album profit to plaintiff. But now nie has had 2 albums and singles are successful in the market and the plaintiff has not received a decent salary for his hard work for 1 year ", yuta explained.
The line of witnesses was heard whispering Ayumi who was still her tender side could only hope that this trial would be completed as she and yuta hoped. The qwerty lawyer did not show any expression, just opened the document and prepared to speak again.
" If so my side qwerty will indeed have to bear the consequences. But the management found a violation committed by the plaintiff. On August 5 last year, the plaintiff violated the second article which contained Ayumi's side should not spread to the public about his position in qwerty "he said, which leads directly to Ayumi.
The lawyer hired the qwerty, referring to his friend's birthday party. Ayumi is celebrating. And it turns out that what was meant was when the hatu sang at the party. Ayumi who heard it could only bow down, thinking is it true that it is breaking ? Then how about when mingu yesterday he also went to karoke with his friends, what is an offense ?
Silent for a while, the mimic of nie's face looked downwards towards Ayumi. He'll lose, maybe that's what he said in his heart. Yuta who was very excited earlier, suddenly shut up as well. If it continues to be left this situation will instead turn to attack Ayumi and yuta.
" What on the part of the plaintiff there is a defense "ask the judge.
Ayumi, who was still lethargic, immediately gasped when the rich plaintiff threw the judge. Somehow her mouth felt stiff, as if preventing her from speaking.now the first time Ayumi wanted her firm side to appear.
" Ak.aku, permission to answer your highness. Regarding the issue that my management believes I have violated. I have a defense, the first issue of that article is to publish my position as a singer on the stage to the fans and the public. But in the party, only attended by 5 people including me. The five are people who know me for the past 4 years. They know my voice. And as everyone knows, before taking this position I was a singer who covered another singer. And coincidentally 1 year ago I was exposed to copyright because the song belongs to the artist qwerty that I cover. The copyright infringement made management threaten me on the legal track and made me sign the contract. And back again on the main topic, I did not violate the second chapter. Thank you, your majesty " explained Ayumi.
All those in the witness stand were astonished by Ayumi's attitude which arrived suddenly different. Back, the trial goes. Some have arguments that seem to blame Ayumi's side. But it seems like God is on his side. This trial was won by Ayumi and Yuta. And from that moment on, the contract that ensnared Ayumi 1 year was officially scorched. And the qwerty will still pay the conversion to Ayumi.
A month went by, after the trial and the trainee that Ayumi did. Finally he can debut as a soloist, his voice will echo and freely he watched the public. He now has a lot of fans and of course, his best friend Yuta. Without her support, perhaps today Ayumi will only be a paid singer for nie.
The new sheet will soon be scratched by Ayumi ink. Covering old sheets but not thrown away. Let a part of his life continue to stick to the book wrapped in his name. Now we just introduce ourselves to the world. Ready ?!
" HI EVERYONE I AM ELLEN ! "