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Adult
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4
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9
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A New Charge
Hello everyone! Thank you to everyone who reviewed, especially Redluna, who reviewed on both adult-fanfiction.org and fanfiction.net!
Thanks so much lovey!
Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket! I do, however, own Keichiiro, his band mates, and Nanako!
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The Gods hated him. He was sure of it. Ritsu spent the morning of the Monday after his encounter with Zodiac’s lead singer in a recording booth with Nanako, as he always did. Most mornings were spent recording with Nanako, as well as Friday afternoons. Other afternoons were spent with the other artists under his care.
Apparently, that was now a thing of the past. He finished with Nanako around twelve, and was greeted upon exiting the studio, by the Company President, his boss. “Shacho.” Ritsu greeted him with a bow.
“Sohma-san.” The man returned the greeting with a small bow of his own. “Walk with me.”
Ritsu fell into step with his boss, wondering what the President of Iceberg Records wanted with him.
“Sohma-san, I’m reassigning you to a new band. All your other artists aside from Miss Takamura are being given to other engineers to handle.” The man said to him.
“Yes sir.” Ritsu replied softly.
“You will be needed on the fourth floor after you return for lunch. Studio 403.” The president informed him.
“Yes sir.” Ritsu said again, bowing as the president walked away.
He wondered briefly who this new band was.
An hour later, he wished he’d never asked.
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When Ritsu walked into studio 403 at 1:00pm, he very nearly turned tail and ran in the opposite direction. There, standing in front of him was Keichiiro Nizawa. The man smiled at him gently, an expression that terrified Ritsu. “So I’ve finally found you Bright Eyes.” He said.
“Uh…” Ritsu stammered, but was saved temporarily by the arrival of the President. “Nizawa-san, may I present Sohma Ritsu. He will be your head sound engineer as of today.” Ritsu bowed nervously.
“Ritsu is it?” the young man said, and Ritsu shivered involuntary at the way his name sounded on Keichiiro’s lips. He nodded once, a quick, nervous movement, still stuck in his bow. Keichiiro stepped forward and raised Ritsu’s face to stare into the monkey’s golden-brown eyes. “A very beautiful name, Bright Eyes; it suits you.”
The president looked confused. “You’ve met before?” he asked.
“Once.” Keichiiro confirmed.
“Well, at any rate, I leave you in Sohma-san’s capable hands.” The President said and left a shaky Ritsu to it.
Keichiiro was suddenly shoved aside, and a young man around 25 peered at him with curious green eyes. “Wow…” he exclaimed. “Keichi said you were pretty, but I didn’t think you’d be this gorgeous.” He told Ritsu. The boy simply stared, dumbfounded by the attention.
“I think the terms he used were ‘captivating’ and ‘beautiful’.” Another man said calmly. He looked Ritsu over with appreciation. “He was right.”
A third laughed; a light musical sound. “Leave him alone you two!” he commanded playfully. “We’ve got work to do sometime this afternoon. Now introduce yourselves!”
The first grinned. “I am Kaoru Fukawa. I play the guitar.” He said, he had a shock of red hair and bright green eyes, and Ritsu found he liked the boy, despite his exuberance.
The second pushed Kaoru gently out of the way. He was the tallest member of the band, with long chocolate brown hair that hung in a loose ponytail just below his shoulders. “I am Masato Hanayashiki; I am the synth and keyboard player.” He bowed politely.
The third stepped forward with a giggle. “I’m Makoto Nakashima, I’m the drummer.” Makoto smiled a sunny smile, and his shimmering blue eyes sparkled. His light brown hair fell into his eyes, and he brushed it away in exasperation.
Keichiiro stepped forward, patting the younger boy on the head. “And I and Keichiiro Nizawa, the lead singer.” He smiled sweetly at Ritsu. “There, I finally got to introduce myself to you properly Bright Eyes.”
Now that Ritsu had the chance to look at him properly, the young monkey felt as though the air had been knocked out of him. Keichiiro’s black hair was naturally messy from what looked like years of fingers being pushed through it. His midnight blue eyes held depths that Ritsu almost drowned in.
Makoto seemed to notice his discomfort, and smiled at him. “C’mon guys, this album won’t record itself you know!” the youngest member ushered Kaoru, Masato and a seemingly shell-shocked Keichiiro into the recording booth. The lead singer allowed the young drummer to lead him into the booth while he regained his senses. Ritsu’s pretty face and expressive brown eyes, now that he could see them in full light, had thrown him for a loop. Ritsu was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen.
With the glass between the booth and the sound equipment separating him from Keichiiro, Ritsu was able to compose himself and sit behind the equipment, earphones over his ears. It made him feel instantly better, his confidence rising in his element. This was the one thing Ritsu knew how to do, the one area he felt comfortable in. he smiled happily, now completely unaware of Keichiiro’s gaze on him.
Zodiac’s band members spent the afternoon learning why Ritsu Sohma was considered the best in the business. He worked them into the ground, not realising that Keichiiro was making so many mistakes because he was so busy watching Ritsu come out of his shell as he worked. Finally, the producer called a halt, and Ritsu turned to find Nanako leaning in the doorway. Ritsu smiled and she grinned back at him. He introduced his friend to the band, and was surprised when Kaoru and Makoto linked arms with him and dragged him off to find food, followed closely by Masato.
Keichiiro was about to follow them when Nanako stopped him. “Walk with me, Nizawa-san.” She said pleasantly, linking her arm through his. Keichiiro could see the underlying determination in the girl’s eyes. “Do I have a choice?” he asked lightly.
“Not really.” She replied with a smile. They headed in the same direction as the others.
“What can I do for you Miss Takamura?” Keichiiro asked her.
“I’ll get straight to the point, Nizawa-san.” Nanako said bluntly. “You are attracted to Ritsu, aren’t you?”
Keichiiro studied the girl carefully. “If by ‘attracted’ you mean the fact that I think he’s the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen, then yes, I am.” He replied truthfully.
Nanako allowed a small smile to grace her lips. “I’m glad. You appear to be quite serious about him.” She said.
Keichiiro nodded. “I am. Very much so.” He responded.
Nanako beamed at him, and then her face grew serious. “I’m sure by now you’ve noticed how shy he is” she said, and Keichiiro nodded.
“Ritsu’s heart is very fragile. He’s never known much affection in his life. I was his first friend. If his heart gets broken I doubt anyone will be able to repair it.” she said quietly. “If you hurt him, Nizawa-san, you’ll answer to me.” She told him, somewhat coldly.
Keichiiro smiled at her. “Don’t worry.” He assured her. “I have no intention of hurting him. If I can win him, I’ll never let him go.”
Nana brightened. “I'm glad to hear it.” she said cheerfully. “Now, on a lighter note, its Ritsu’s birthday this weekend, here’s the address.”
Keichiiro grinned. “Thanks.” He replied thankfully.
Nanako grinned back. “No worries!” she answered with a giggle.
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When Nanako finally caught up with Ritsu and rescued him from the members of Zodiac, Keichiiro rejoined his band mates in the cafeteria. “Wow Keichii, I’m impressed.” Masato admitted. “The boy is a gem.” Kaoru and Makoto nodded vigorously in agreement.
“He’s so sweet.” Makoto added. “Painfully shy, of course, but he’s really lovely.”
“I’m glad you all like him.” Keichiiro replied with a smile. “I really think I might be falling for him already.”
“Whoa…” Kaoru said, awestruck. “Hell Keichii, I’ve never heard you talk about anyone like that before. I mean, you’ve been in serious relationships before and all, but you’re already talking love and you haven’t even asked him out yet!”
Keichiiro glared at him. “So? What’s wrong with that?” he growled.
“Nothing,” Kaoru replied hastily. “It’s just not like you, that’s all.”
Keichiiro relaxed. “I know.” He admitted. “But there’s something about him that just makes me want to hold him and take care of him forever.”
Masato grinned at him. “So what are you going to do about it?” he asked.
Keichiiro grinned back. “It’s his birthday this weekend, and I just got a party ‘invitation’ from Nanako Takamura.”
“So we’re going?” Makoto asked excitedly; he loved parties.
“Yup!” Keichiiro laughed at Makoto’s excited antics. “Anything else you want to know?” he demanded of his friends good naturedly.
“Just one thing…” Kaoru began impishly.
“What?” Keichiiro sighed.
“Does he have any brothers?”
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And that’s chapter 2 complete! You’ve now met Keichii’s friends, and I plan on hooking them up with some Sohma cousins. Any guesses on which ones for which band member? I will dish out corresponding cyber-plushies to anyone who guesses right!
Just a heads up, I'm going to mess with the Sohma’s ages a bit to fit the story and the pairings better (this should tip you off as to which pairings I’m going to use!).
See you soon!
Thanks so much lovey!
Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket! I do, however, own Keichiiro, his band mates, and Nanako!
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The Gods hated him. He was sure of it. Ritsu spent the morning of the Monday after his encounter with Zodiac’s lead singer in a recording booth with Nanako, as he always did. Most mornings were spent recording with Nanako, as well as Friday afternoons. Other afternoons were spent with the other artists under his care.
Apparently, that was now a thing of the past. He finished with Nanako around twelve, and was greeted upon exiting the studio, by the Company President, his boss. “Shacho.” Ritsu greeted him with a bow.
“Sohma-san.” The man returned the greeting with a small bow of his own. “Walk with me.”
Ritsu fell into step with his boss, wondering what the President of Iceberg Records wanted with him.
“Sohma-san, I’m reassigning you to a new band. All your other artists aside from Miss Takamura are being given to other engineers to handle.” The man said to him.
“Yes sir.” Ritsu replied softly.
“You will be needed on the fourth floor after you return for lunch. Studio 403.” The president informed him.
“Yes sir.” Ritsu said again, bowing as the president walked away.
He wondered briefly who this new band was.
An hour later, he wished he’d never asked.
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When Ritsu walked into studio 403 at 1:00pm, he very nearly turned tail and ran in the opposite direction. There, standing in front of him was Keichiiro Nizawa. The man smiled at him gently, an expression that terrified Ritsu. “So I’ve finally found you Bright Eyes.” He said.
“Uh…” Ritsu stammered, but was saved temporarily by the arrival of the President. “Nizawa-san, may I present Sohma Ritsu. He will be your head sound engineer as of today.” Ritsu bowed nervously.
“Ritsu is it?” the young man said, and Ritsu shivered involuntary at the way his name sounded on Keichiiro’s lips. He nodded once, a quick, nervous movement, still stuck in his bow. Keichiiro stepped forward and raised Ritsu’s face to stare into the monkey’s golden-brown eyes. “A very beautiful name, Bright Eyes; it suits you.”
The president looked confused. “You’ve met before?” he asked.
“Once.” Keichiiro confirmed.
“Well, at any rate, I leave you in Sohma-san’s capable hands.” The President said and left a shaky Ritsu to it.
Keichiiro was suddenly shoved aside, and a young man around 25 peered at him with curious green eyes. “Wow…” he exclaimed. “Keichi said you were pretty, but I didn’t think you’d be this gorgeous.” He told Ritsu. The boy simply stared, dumbfounded by the attention.
“I think the terms he used were ‘captivating’ and ‘beautiful’.” Another man said calmly. He looked Ritsu over with appreciation. “He was right.”
A third laughed; a light musical sound. “Leave him alone you two!” he commanded playfully. “We’ve got work to do sometime this afternoon. Now introduce yourselves!”
The first grinned. “I am Kaoru Fukawa. I play the guitar.” He said, he had a shock of red hair and bright green eyes, and Ritsu found he liked the boy, despite his exuberance.
The second pushed Kaoru gently out of the way. He was the tallest member of the band, with long chocolate brown hair that hung in a loose ponytail just below his shoulders. “I am Masato Hanayashiki; I am the synth and keyboard player.” He bowed politely.
The third stepped forward with a giggle. “I’m Makoto Nakashima, I’m the drummer.” Makoto smiled a sunny smile, and his shimmering blue eyes sparkled. His light brown hair fell into his eyes, and he brushed it away in exasperation.
Keichiiro stepped forward, patting the younger boy on the head. “And I and Keichiiro Nizawa, the lead singer.” He smiled sweetly at Ritsu. “There, I finally got to introduce myself to you properly Bright Eyes.”
Now that Ritsu had the chance to look at him properly, the young monkey felt as though the air had been knocked out of him. Keichiiro’s black hair was naturally messy from what looked like years of fingers being pushed through it. His midnight blue eyes held depths that Ritsu almost drowned in.
Makoto seemed to notice his discomfort, and smiled at him. “C’mon guys, this album won’t record itself you know!” the youngest member ushered Kaoru, Masato and a seemingly shell-shocked Keichiiro into the recording booth. The lead singer allowed the young drummer to lead him into the booth while he regained his senses. Ritsu’s pretty face and expressive brown eyes, now that he could see them in full light, had thrown him for a loop. Ritsu was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen.
With the glass between the booth and the sound equipment separating him from Keichiiro, Ritsu was able to compose himself and sit behind the equipment, earphones over his ears. It made him feel instantly better, his confidence rising in his element. This was the one thing Ritsu knew how to do, the one area he felt comfortable in. he smiled happily, now completely unaware of Keichiiro’s gaze on him.
Zodiac’s band members spent the afternoon learning why Ritsu Sohma was considered the best in the business. He worked them into the ground, not realising that Keichiiro was making so many mistakes because he was so busy watching Ritsu come out of his shell as he worked. Finally, the producer called a halt, and Ritsu turned to find Nanako leaning in the doorway. Ritsu smiled and she grinned back at him. He introduced his friend to the band, and was surprised when Kaoru and Makoto linked arms with him and dragged him off to find food, followed closely by Masato.
Keichiiro was about to follow them when Nanako stopped him. “Walk with me, Nizawa-san.” She said pleasantly, linking her arm through his. Keichiiro could see the underlying determination in the girl’s eyes. “Do I have a choice?” he asked lightly.
“Not really.” She replied with a smile. They headed in the same direction as the others.
“What can I do for you Miss Takamura?” Keichiiro asked her.
“I’ll get straight to the point, Nizawa-san.” Nanako said bluntly. “You are attracted to Ritsu, aren’t you?”
Keichiiro studied the girl carefully. “If by ‘attracted’ you mean the fact that I think he’s the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen, then yes, I am.” He replied truthfully.
Nanako allowed a small smile to grace her lips. “I’m glad. You appear to be quite serious about him.” She said.
Keichiiro nodded. “I am. Very much so.” He responded.
Nanako beamed at him, and then her face grew serious. “I’m sure by now you’ve noticed how shy he is” she said, and Keichiiro nodded.
“Ritsu’s heart is very fragile. He’s never known much affection in his life. I was his first friend. If his heart gets broken I doubt anyone will be able to repair it.” she said quietly. “If you hurt him, Nizawa-san, you’ll answer to me.” She told him, somewhat coldly.
Keichiiro smiled at her. “Don’t worry.” He assured her. “I have no intention of hurting him. If I can win him, I’ll never let him go.”
Nana brightened. “I'm glad to hear it.” she said cheerfully. “Now, on a lighter note, its Ritsu’s birthday this weekend, here’s the address.”
Keichiiro grinned. “Thanks.” He replied thankfully.
Nanako grinned back. “No worries!” she answered with a giggle.
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When Nanako finally caught up with Ritsu and rescued him from the members of Zodiac, Keichiiro rejoined his band mates in the cafeteria. “Wow Keichii, I’m impressed.” Masato admitted. “The boy is a gem.” Kaoru and Makoto nodded vigorously in agreement.
“He’s so sweet.” Makoto added. “Painfully shy, of course, but he’s really lovely.”
“I’m glad you all like him.” Keichiiro replied with a smile. “I really think I might be falling for him already.”
“Whoa…” Kaoru said, awestruck. “Hell Keichii, I’ve never heard you talk about anyone like that before. I mean, you’ve been in serious relationships before and all, but you’re already talking love and you haven’t even asked him out yet!”
Keichiiro glared at him. “So? What’s wrong with that?” he growled.
“Nothing,” Kaoru replied hastily. “It’s just not like you, that’s all.”
Keichiiro relaxed. “I know.” He admitted. “But there’s something about him that just makes me want to hold him and take care of him forever.”
Masato grinned at him. “So what are you going to do about it?” he asked.
Keichiiro grinned back. “It’s his birthday this weekend, and I just got a party ‘invitation’ from Nanako Takamura.”
“So we’re going?” Makoto asked excitedly; he loved parties.
“Yup!” Keichiiro laughed at Makoto’s excited antics. “Anything else you want to know?” he demanded of his friends good naturedly.
“Just one thing…” Kaoru began impishly.
“What?” Keichiiro sighed.
“Does he have any brothers?”
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And that’s chapter 2 complete! You’ve now met Keichii’s friends, and I plan on hooking them up with some Sohma cousins. Any guesses on which ones for which band member? I will dish out corresponding cyber-plushies to anyone who guesses right!
Just a heads up, I'm going to mess with the Sohma’s ages a bit to fit the story and the pairings better (this should tip you off as to which pairings I’m going to use!).
See you soon!