CHAPTER 8
Kousei asked Kako if she really did not realized his feelings for her, before he could carry on with his sentence, Kako told him to stop, and said that it’s still not good enough to beat the main lead actor (she meant his acting skills @#$%^&!!). The director praised Kousei that he looks pretty good, and together with Tomoe, they are Genji Monogatari’s two beautiful boys. Tomoe is acting as the main lead actor of Genji Monogatari; he is every woman’s enemy. Also, there’s another rival – sorry I don’t know how to translate the name but let’s call him the general (Kousei is acting as the general). Someone commented that Kousei still likes to attract attention when he’s just a newbie actor. That someone turns out to be the guy who looks like a girl from Chapter 3 page 14 (please refer to Mangafox ^^) His name is Sakurazaka Raichi and he is an idol. Nobody remembers him hahaha and he was angry that he wasn’t chosen to act in the drama. Suddenly a guy appears and told Sakurazaka to stop embarrassing himself (I think that guy is Tomoe’s classmate) and said that its true Kousei is more outstanding than the both of them (referring to him and Sakurazaka), besides if Kousei is just a noob (sorry I don’t know the right word for it), then Tomoe do not even need to raise his hands to win him. Tomoe heard it and asked if he was praising him, and thanked him. However, Tomoe told him not to scare Kousei too much because to him, Kousei’s role in the drama is an important character as his rival. Kousei told Tomoe to take good care of him, and Tomoe (putting his hands on Kako’s shoulders) told Kako to take good care of him too (oh my!!!). Kousei immediately pulls her over to him (possessive mode ON!) and she asked Kousei what’s wrong. At the same time, she was reminded of the words that the actress in the previous chapter, said to her (about Kako liking Kousei xD). She blushed at the thought of it and pushed Kousei’s hand away from her shoulder, and told him to work hard. Kousei replied that he understands and he starts filming for the drama.
Tomoe was acting as Genji in the drama. Genji has many women because he desires for his stepmother’s love, which is why he would not be satisfied forever.
Actress from Chapter 7 (Sorry I don’t know the name of the role she’s acting!!): “In the end, you came. My Lord surely has many lovers…”
Genji: “Then… should I not come here anymore?”
Actress: “Even so, I’m contented, because this moment is already a miracle.”
Genji: “You are really an adorable(?) woman…” (Genji was holding onto the actress’ hands and I think they are about to kiss LOL everyone by the side looking was either fainting or collapsing HAHAHA!)
Next was Kousei’s scene. The crew member told him to say his lines immediately after they start filming. ACTION! Genji was seen sitting on the corridor staring into space, “Lord Genji, are you blind, or do you have love sickness? It really isn’t easy for you, a good guy. No… or it is bad guy?” said the General (Kousei). Kako was thinking that Kousei did not lose to Tomoe at all, however the director shouts, “CUT! CUT! CUT! No, no, no, what are you doing? This is not the way to act! Do you not understand this is Genji Monogatari? The main lead must be more outstanding!” “Which means I have lost? Is it not good this way? Because we’re competing that is why we’re rivals, but the one destined to win is Genji, right? ” said Kousei. Tomoe replied “This is so interesting. Let us see more of your capabilities then. So what do you think? Actually the actress and the general have dated in the past right? Which means this is a love triangle. So, do you want to increase the scenes with the actress and the general? We should let the general complete it by having a kiss scene.” Kousei and Kako were kinda shocked. “What do you think, Ms Producer? Should we increase the scenes? I feel that it is a good opportunity for him.” Kako: “Then… please take good care of him!” At this moment, Kousei was staring at Kako (I think he couldn’t believe what she had just said).
The scene changes to just the 2 of them where Kousei had just finished taking his bath. Kako was telling him again that it really is a good opportunity for him (the kiss scene). Kousei replied that she didn’t even ask for his permission and helped him to decide on her own. Kako was thinking if Kousei was angry, and takes out a copy of Lawrence and Rose volume 90 from her pocket (pocket?!?! She seriously brings it wherever she goes). She said that a kiss scene will leave a deep impression to the audience, so she wanted him to act since it’s definitely no problem for Kousei; a kiss is just lightly touching the lips of both parties. Kousei replied that she is feeling so proud just because she knows something from reading Lawrence and Rose (Oh no he is really angry now!!). Kako argues back that she has already told him very clearly about it. Even though the real kiss scene in Lawrence and Rose appeared in volume 90 (WTH SO LONG? LOL reminds me of skip beat), however, to attract the audience’s attention, they have included many other “hanky-panky” scenes LOL. Kousei said he understands and asked if she wants him to practice with her since they want to win Tomoe senpai. Kako replied that this is what she wanted (either wants to win Tomoe or wants him to practice his kissing lol even though she secretly wants to kiss him xD) Kousei told her to close her eyes. Kako exclaims that she understands and Kousei proceed to remove her spectacles xD She blush and thinks of it as practice. Kousei asked her if it’s just a lightly touch on the lips and leave? He pulls her chin towards him. When he is about to kiss her, she backed off, still blushing as madly as ever, and told him that actually she do not have the experience in kissing (Kako you’re making me MAD ANGRY!!!). Kousei: “So, it’s impossible for you and me” and he left. Kako watch him as he leaves… (That’s what you get!)
“Tomoe actually suggested to increase scenes for other people”, said one of the crew members. The actress replied that Kousei is not that bad. She leans on Tomoe (GO AWAY!!) and asked if he won’t get jealous? Is it better if she doesn’t act with Kousei on the extra scenes? Because Tomoe didn’t say a thing to her. Tomoe stands up and said to her “Why do you ask me, the one who suggested it in the first place?” (He means he suggested the extra scenes). The actress asked why he cared about Kousei, because Tomoe has never show an expression full of interest to anyone before. Tomoe is always standing at the top alone, and everyone only praised Tomoe, and no one has ever been able to defeat him, moreover, Genji is - Tomoe cuts in and said, “With him, there is no win or lose, which increases the glamour of his existence.” The actress protested to Tomoe that she do not want to have a kiss scene with Kousei, however Tomoe just simply walks away. He found Kako sitting in the garden and went over to talk to her, “Why are you alone in this place? The movie (movie? Not drama?) has finished filming… are you alright?” Kako: “I’m fine! Even though the practice isn’t successful, but I think that the actual filming will be a success till the end!” While saying this, Kako was thinking to herself that he (Kousei) do not wish to…. with her… (KISS OBVIOUSLY!) Tomoe replied that during the actual filming it might not necessary be successful. Kako was like huh? And Tomoe said its nothing, he feels that the both of them (Kako and Kousei) are serious but their way of doing things are different, take for example, pretending to kiss. Kako then realized they can pretend to kiss instead of really kissing, and thinks that Kousei who is unhappy right now will agree to it, and she feels that a burden is off her shoulders. However, Tomoe mentioned that it will be difficult to capture the scene in its best form if they pretend to kiss. Tomoe (taking Kako’s specs trying to use it on himself xD oh yes Kako haven’t put them on since Kousei took it off her) said, “No matter how you do, it will have a lack of reality and nervousness. If both artists have similar breathing, talking will be another problem, it’s like the current role of the actress (yes that mean actress role sorry if I made it confusing) who became mentally disabled. If it’s like this, it might not be successful anymore. If it becomes like this, the general who is always catching up with Tomoe senpai (he calls himself Tomoe senpai?! LOL) will be… anyway, the director would not acknowledge it. Besides during the raining scene with the general, they endured till the second take isn’t it? (Means they’re not satisfied with his acting) So what are you going to do, producer?”
The scene changes to someone styling Kousei’s hair. “Is there a problem?” he asked Sakurazaka. Sakurazaka said that he would like to be a form of encouragement to him and cheer him up (LOL?). Kousei did not reply him LOL! Sakurazaka thought he was ignoring him, which is true haha!! He continued to irritate Kousei by saying that a kiss scene is just a small matter, you’re so simple (definitely a wrong word to use it’s actually much meaner but I don’t know the right word for it. Anyway it means something like he is a frog in a well that have not been exposed to many things in the outside world which is why his thinking is so simple) and this means, the spectacles girl who is always following you around is also simple minded!” Kousei’s face expression looks like he’s very pissed off and Sakurazaka continues to add fuel to the fire, “What a great combination! Spectacle girl and flashy guy!” Kousei finally explodes, he grabbed hold of the mini hat on Sakurazaka’s head (nice one!!) and asked if he should let him act since it seems like he wants to act badly. The classmate guy cuts in and push the both of them away, saying that this is not what they should be doing as professionals, and told Kousei that he needs to take up his responsibilities. Kousei replied yes and will accept it however the classmate guy said no, it’s to fulfill his appearance and also those who has expectations of him. (I honestly do not know what he is talking about) Kousei replied that he really wants to satisfy them (KAKO!!). When she showed that expression, I lost my straightforwardness and confidence.” Classmate guy seems confused. Tomoe appeared and asked Kousei if he wants to quit, if he really wants to quit then it will be such a waste… he changed the topic and said, “To call herself as a replacement for a slave (role).” Everyone was like “replacement?” and Kako appears wearing an outfit that was meant for Genji Monogatari and she looks very pretty. Kousei was shocked and he was like ka?? Everyone couldn’t recognize her as Kako and asked who she is. It appears that the actress couldn’t act for this scene (kiss scene) as it was too rushed, so he had Kako to be her substitute, by not capturing her face it will be fine. Kako exclaims, “Just let me do the kiss scene! Since young I’m very familiar with all kinds of scenes (knowledge taken from Lawrence and Rose LOL)!” everyone on the set was blushing away I bet they were having dirty thoughts lol! Kousei asked her what she is trying to do. Tomoe said, “Yagami, I can help you act if you do not wish to do so.” (Definitely on purpose!! Way to go Tomoe!) after saying that, Tomoe pulls Kako close to him and when he was about to kiss Kako, Kousei push him away and pulls Kako towards him!! Tomoe: “I shall see, since you said that you want to defeat me.” The cameraman was telling the rest to prepare capturing the scene of the general and the lover’s past.
Kousei whispers to Kako asked if she was following Tomoe’s instructions. Kako said it was actually she who asked Tomoe for the favor just to be able to win. But Kousei says that he never thought of using such a method to win. Kako looks up at him and said “its fine, I know that you do not want to kiss me.” She then hugs him, and continues “Listen Kousei, pretending to kiss, let’s go in and stand still. Let me guide you, at least I’ve read shoujo mangas for 10 years. I will help Kousei achieve victory. I still wish for Kousei to be acknowledged by everyone. Ever since I was born, we’re always together. Our breathing pace matches well so it’s definitely workable. Just like this, in this position with you… (She touches Kousei’s lips) even though we’re just pretending its fine with me. For the girls in this country, with a partner like me… even though we’re pretending, allow me to have a dream.” She started tearing and Kousei immediately embraced her tightly and KISSED HER RIGHT ON THE LIPS!!!!!!! Kousei: “For the woman whom a man loves deeply, he will not embrace her lightly.” Kako was crying away, thinking that she really did have a dream (are you nuts kako?) A bubble said “So this is the selling point of Shoujo Mangas?” (How true! LOL) And they continued to kiss. Awwww finally~~
The scene changes to school. The girls were reading the JUMON magazine and said that the person who acted as the general was fantastic, Tomoe senpai also acted well in it. And some girls became fans of Kousei. The actress and Sakurazaka were feeling jealous as they read the magazine. The JUMON editor was delighted that the viewer ratings for Genji Monogatari was 40%, especially during Kousei’s scene, the rating went up to 50%! He said, “I was initially shocked when Kousei asked me for any supporting role and he’s fine with any because he just wants to act. Maybe you’re aiming for this?” It appears that he was talking to Tomoe. Tomoe replied, “It’s hard to have someone being able to come full force at me, so I’m looking forward to this new rival.”
Scene changes to Kako and Kousei in his village boy mode. Kako: “You said that you’re not able to kiss me…” Kousei: “Are you listening to my lines? Kako, did you noticed it if I do it this way” Kako: “Yes…Kousei…. NICE!” it appears that they were rehearsing….. Kousei saying softly: “Have we gone back to our original ways….” And Kako was still in her own world not listening to him. Kousei: “Forget it, there’s no need to rush since we’ll be together for our entire life.” However, he did not expect Kako to be blushing like a red tomato. I think she was actually trying to control her emotions towards Kousei xD
END OF CHAPTER 8!
