Me and Ai

Chapter 50: Script

Chapter 50: Script

It was 5:00 am in the morning and my alarm started ringing. I woke up and turned off the alarm immediately or else I might end up throwing it out the window or something. I was too lazy to pick what outfit to wear so I just took a pair of jeans and a blue shirt with a black cat on it; I combed my hair a little and then tied it into a high pony tail. I picked up the envelop that had my work for the drama series and went towards the agency office.

"Good morning, Manager-san. Here's the song for the drama series."

I handed over the envelope to the manager and he seemed happier than usual.

"Thank you for your hard work, Kaori. You sure made the song really fast; let me see what you've made."

Manager-san opens the envelope and takes out the music sheets. He looked at them as well as the lyrics and his smile just grew and grew. He's starting to give me the creeps somehow; why is he in such a good mood? I hope it has nothing to do with me at all.

"So you named the song 'Short-lived Dreams'. I think this song has a chance of being a hit. The melody is good as well as your lyrics."

"Eh? Manager-san, you can read notes?"

"Oh, yes I can. Actually, I graduated from Saotome Academy just like you."

"Really?! Then why are you a manager instead of an idol?"

"After graduating, I realized that I was good at managing the jobs to take and in negotiating with producers and companies so I asked Saotome-sensei to let me become a manager in the agency and to teach me the ropes. So here I am as your manager. Besides, I enjoy being a manager more than an idol."

"Interesting story you have there."

"Not as interesting as this song you made and this!"

Manager-san handed me a notebook that was quite thick.

"That is the script for the drama series. That's for the beginning half of the series; the other half will be distributed later on. Work hard to memorize your lines and to act out your scenes; become your character!"

"I can't believe this is really happening...sigh. I-I'll do my best not to screw up and improve my acting ability. I will do my best and work hard!"

"That's the spirit, Kaori! I have high hopes for you." Manager-san smiled.

"Yes! I have high hopes for dinner during the days of the shooting as well! Manager-san, you're happier than usual today. Did something good happen to you? Are you finally dating someone?" I chuckled.

"Yes. I-I mean, I'm still single but something good did happen!"

I laughed.

"So what happened, Manager-san? Why so happy?"

"You'll find out soon enough. Now go and start memorizing your lines. Don't worry about anything; I'm sure you can do it. Don't forget that your photo shoot for ManAge starts tomorrow."

"Yes, I haven't forgotten about that."

Sigh. My manager senses are tingling; Manager-san is keeping a secret from me. Well, I have no time to pester him since I should start studying this script right away; it's quite thick indeed. I sat at a sofa at the corner of the lobby of the dorm and started off by browsing thru the script and to check out the scenes. Everything was fine halfway thru the thick notebook but when I reached some pages that came after the middle part, my stomach turned and I grew pale. I suddenly closed the script and then threw it to the floor; I took one of the pillows on the sofa and covered my face and tried to bury myself into the sofa. Now I know why Manager-san was happy; he's so evil for not telling me about that part. Now I feel uncomfortable with this job; why does my character have to be paired up with someone?! I want to punch the lights out of Manager-san's smiling face; I am so sure that he didn't tell me about this on purpose. He probably also gave me only half of the entire script on purpose too! Plus the fact he bribed me with food! He's a wolf in sheep's clothing!