To Be or Not To Be
Chapter one
The subways were always packed at this time of year. People who can't stand the cold always have to crowd in these tiny boxes. As if her day couldn't of gotten any better.
Rin Makasaki sighed. It took her almost a full four hours just to get this semester's books at the student store. Now she's carrying her own body weights worth of books all the way back to her apartment. And the cramming isn't helping much.
Finally, the car came to a stop. She exited the subway as fast as she could. She continued to walk down the street.
"Hey! Do you need any help with that?"
Rin turned to find her old friend, Kagome, running up to her. Kagome was older than Rin by a few years and was now an assistant to one of the biggest stars in Japan.
"Aw… you're really a guardian angel." Rin said sarcastically.
Kagome took half the pile Rin had and followed Rin back to her apartment.
"Wow, Advance Physiology? What are your parents trying to get you to do now?"
"Med school…" Rin muttered.
"I keep telling you, Rin honey. You got to tell them what you want. I bet you don't want to spend the rest of your life in a clinic."
"That depends, which point of view are you referring to? The doctor or the crazy patient?"
Kagome laughed.
"You know, I heard there was another star audition next week. Think you're up for it?"
"Thanks but no thanks… I gave that up ages ago."
Kagome gave Rin a look.
"What ever you say, Beat Of Angel…"
"Shut Up!" Rin shouted in Korean.
"Sometimes I wish I knew Korean, and then I can figure out what you're saying half the time."
Rin sighed. Kagome was always bothering her about her old dream, to go up on stage. Out of the blue, she started to hum a tune.
"Rin- Chan! That's exactly what I'm talking about! You got talent! Why waste it!?"
"Because there's no guarantee I'll make it big! That's why!"
"That's what you think! But if you ask me, your parents have way too much control in your life. Ya gotta break free and make your own choices for what seems right for you. I mean look at me! I'm working as an assistant for one of Japan's biggest stars and now I'm dating the guy!" Kagome said, thinking about her Prince Charming.
"Whatever… if you haven't noticed, I'm not you." Rin said, digging around for her keys. They arrived in front of her apartment door.
"Well," Kagome said, dropping the books down inside the apartment.
"Gotta go! Inuyasha's waiting for me! Bye!" Kagome left.
"Finally…" Rin said. She crashed on her couch. She reached over to the side table to play her messages.
'Rin, its mom. Your father and I just wanted you to know that we're very proud of you of taking these extra courses. We know you're going to…'
Rin snapped at the delete button. She grabbed her gym bag and walked out of the apartment.
"Ah, Rin- Chan. It's been a while." A long limb woman with her hair held back in a thigh bun and was wearing thigh clothes said.
"Hi Hanaka- San." Rin said.
"So how long do you need the studio for?"
"About an hour."
"Ok, I'll leave you to it."
Rin smiled as she watched Hanaka walk out of the large room with mirrors.
Rin pulled a CD out and placed it into the stereo. Rin stood in front of the mirror and as soon as the music started to play, she started to dance.
Rin thought back to all time times she tried to go out and audition. Her parents had to literally put bars and locks on her windows and door just to keep her to her studies.
Subconsciously, Rin grabbed a nearby mic and started to sing along.
Mienai mono bakari
Shinjite wa hikisakare
Miushinau hikari no katachi
Ashita wa douse mujouken
Kuru kara
Hashiru shikanai
and baby that's as good as it gets
gotta live your life with no regrets
we know what you give is what you get
and baby that's as good as it gets
In between classes, essays, presentations, and community service work, Rin's been keeping up with her dance and singing skills, just as more extra curricular activities that she actually enjoyed. She always wanted to become as big as Namie Amuro. Unknown to her, a stranger was overhearing her.
hikari no SPEEDO ni
kokoro goto azuketara
kikoenai oto ga kikoeru
yume kara yume wa umare
soko kara
hajimaru mono
and baby that's as good as it gets
gotta live your life with no regrets
we know what you give is what you get
and baby that's as good
and baby that's as good as it gets
gotta live your life with no regrets
we know what you give is what you get
and baby that's as good as it gets
kakedasu faster
itsuka wa higher...woah...
daremo ga dreamer
yume discover
baby take it all the way and never stop
and baby that's as good as it gets
gotta live your life with no regrets
we know what you give is what you get
and baby that's as good as it gets
and baby that's as good as it gets
gotta live your life with no regrets
we know what you give is what you get
and baby that's as good
and baby that's as good as it gets
gotta live your life with no regrets
we know what you give is what you get
and baby that's as good as it gets
When the song was over, and Rin was making a pose 'for her audience,' she heard clapping from the other side of the room.
"Bravo…bravo…"
Rin spun around to find a handsome man standing by the door. He had long silvery white hair tied back in a pony tail. On his face were two dark strips, one on each cheek. She could tell he had a big job, due to the fancy suite he was wearing.
"You have some talent there, miss." He said.
"Um… thank you… mr…"
When Rin looked up from her bow, it suddenly hit her who it was. It couldn't be…
"Wait!? Aren't you…Inutashio Takahashi, one of the biggest music producers in the business!?" Rin couldn't help but shout. This was a surprise.
"Yes I am. Were you practicing for the auditions next week?"
"N..no…"
"Well, if you were worried that there weren't enough spots, I'll fill you in for one…"
"No no no! you really shouldn't…"
"And why not? Talent like yours shouldn't be wasted…"
Rin stood silent. Maybe she should try for the dream again.
"Um…it's just…I lost my flyer. I don't remember where it was going to be…"
Hikaru- San: Ok… I had a hard time trying to get things started. This chapter is open for improvement, but I personally am satisfied with it. Then the fun stuff happens as the story goes on! Please R&R!