I know you [Kana]

[Shiro Opals]

mark my three hundred and twenty six words, kana saruwatari. this is for you, to no one else. might i add something, notes. it's a promise, a deal. ✩

Shiro almost forgot the feeling of a quiet place. He'd been surrounded by noise for so long--anime conventions, concerts, the deafening cheer of the fans. Not that he was complaining. He smiled, then took a deep, refreshing breath. It was the right decision to go to the outskirts of Tokyo, after all.

In his usual disguise--a bonnet, simple jeans and shirt, a sun glass--he made his way towards a cafe. He opened the door, and without paying attention to any stares he received in an attempt to prove their thoughts wrong, he searched for a suitable place. They can't know he was Shiro, the soloist of the band Super✩Rangers.

This was supposed to be a normal day.

But the cafe was unusually full. It was buzzing with people, and it was noisy. Shiro rubbed the bridge of his nose. He stood at the middle awkwardly, his gaze flitting from table to table. The soloist wanted a table by himself.

He can't simply sit with a random person. If that random person was perceptive enough, and saw right through his disguise... the day would be ruined.

It's either he has to run off, make up poor reasons, and never come back to the cafe again. But the place sounded appetizing--it's name Crystal Snows-Drinks and Sweets--CSDS, for short. Shiro had heard of this shop a few times. As much as possible, he'd like to come back here again.

With no better options, Shiro made his way towards a corner table. Two seats, one empty, the other occupied by a girl. It's his best option. At least it's in the corner. Shiro prayed he made the right decision.

"Miss," he said. "Can I sit here? It's free, right?" He smiled at her in his usual friendly mood, taking of his glasses. It's a sign of respect.

As Shiro looked at her, scrutinizing her features... he was psotive he had seen this lady somewhere. He just can't place the name.

LAIKA OF GANGNAM STYLE!

[Kana Saruwatari]

By the time she arrived at the empty seat she immediately let out a heavy and relieved sigh. Thank goodness nobody noticed! She thought with a smile on her face. Since her table was at the far end she could freely move around and be herself without anyone recognizing her, hopefully. She was wearing her dark rimmed glasses and a simple outfit. It felt good not to be suffocated by those flashy dresses and painful heels she had always found hard to walk with. She always hated them but certain times it made her feel like a princess.

She stretched out her legs under the table and smiled cheekily. It was kind for her manager to give her a break from all those work. Recently it had been photo shoots and commercial ads every single day and just yesterday she had to stand on top of a cliff for a hotel ad! She hated commercial ads like those. But hey, it provided her money so it’s fine. She was so happy that she didn’t have to act like a lady and be all appropriate. She could be herself here as long as she doesn’t get too weird.
A waiter approached her and asked for her order. He didn’t seem like he knew her. Kana greeted him with a big smile. “Can I have two slices of double chocolate cake and a java chip please?” Kana looked through the menu. The waiter nodded and left.

Kana decided to write down her schedule while she waited. Suddenly out of nowhere someone had appeared and almost instantly Kana turned into a lady. A stranger had asked if he could sit with her. She gulped and didn’t know what to say but there were no seats left and it looked like he was eager.

“Of course, I don’t see why not” Kana smiled and tried to sound as friendly and lady-like as possible. Darn it! Noooo! Of course you can’t! Please don’t be a stalker fan! Her thoughts started to jump from one conclusion to another.

TAGS: SHIRO OPALS

WORD COUNT: 342

NOTES: thread reply up!

[Shiro Opals]

mark my three hundred and EIGHTY three words, kana saruwatari. this is for you, to no one else. might i add something, notes. it's a promise, a deal. ✩

Shiro nodded. "Thank you, miss." She's kind, he thought. He smiled apologetically. "The place's nearly full. I'm sorry if I'm bothering you." He proceeded on sitting to the chair next and made himself comfortable. His face was completely exposed to the crowd, and he could feel some stare boring into him. Shiro nonchalantly looked away, avoiding their eyes. Luckily, he was wearing some itchy, annoying contact lens that made his eyes brown in color. Fans knew him as a green eyed singer. Hopefully this eye color would do the job as a disguise.

The guy opened his cellphone to check the time. Yosh, time for snacks!

In the crowd, it was hard to catch the eye of a waiter. He managed, and a waiter came to their table holding a tray, in which a cake and chips sat. He motioned a wait signal. He then laid the food to the table, and Shiro realized it was for the girl in front of him. Looks delicious.

"I'd get an order," he quickly said. "Three large muffins and a milkshake, please." He then jotted down the latest order and then said, 'Payment for both of you, madam, is after the young man's order arrived.'

Shiro didn't listen too much. Mildly aware that the waiter had left, Shiro looked at the girl.

He didn't let his actions and face betray his thoughts. This girl is beautiful, no doubt about that. But she'd be more beautiful if she'll take off her glasses. He wondered what is keeping her from wearing those things. Then again, he himself was wearing glasses, and the reason would be to hide. For disguise. Shiro thought it'd be too much of a coincidence if this girl had the same reason as him. Too much coincidence.

But then again, it's a small world.

Shiro pushed away the thought. He smiled once more. "That look delicious," he started, attempting a conversation. It was too quiet for his liking. Sure, the place is noisy--murmurs filled the air, occasional laughter and giggles and the many clanks of forks and knifes against the plates or glasses. But it wasn't the same kind of noise, he thought. It's more like a background noise, easy to ignore. He glanced at the food and back to the girl. "You like cakes?"

LAIKA OF GANGNAM STYLE!

[Kana Saruwatari]

Kana was obviously uncomfortable with having to share a table with a stranger. She hesitantly continued to write down her schedule, careful not to be seen. She let out a sigh of relief when she realized the person didn’t recognize her. She smiled a bit. Her glasses were always there for her and had never failed yet. Kana noticed that he looked relieved as well. As if he escaped from a stalker or something, well at least that’s what she thought. Suddenly he motioned a signal to someone. Kana didn’t notice who it was until her order arrived. She didn’t hear the other person’s order, she could care less.

The awkward silence was bothering her and she hated it. She always hated silence especially tense ones like this. What was she to do anyway? He was a stranger. But strangers are friends you just haven’t met yet right? She sighed quietly. Kana tried to put on a show and acted like she wasn’t bothered at all. She was used to acting like this but she always hated it. Now it’ll be hard for her to devour food normally. She bit her lip and was about to strike a conversation until he did it first.

“Uhh... yeah” Kana smiled gently. “This place serves the most delicious sweets and desserts---well, so I heard” She shrugged and slightly pushed the other slice of cake towards him. “Would you like some because I doubt I can finish all of these” She giggled a bit.

Now that she looked closer, this guy was kind of familiar but it pissed her off how she couldn’t put her tongue on it. She had seen this guy before she just couldn’t remember. She passed it off as something she just made up. She pushed her glasses closer with her index finger, still with the full intent of hiding her true identity. What if this guy recognizes her? She wouldn’t want her day to be ruined.

TAGS: SHIRO OPALS

WORD COUNT: 328

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[Shiro Opals]

mark my three hundred and SIXTY words, kana saruwatari. this is for you, to no one else. might i add something, notes. it's a promise, a deal. ✩

As he heard her voice let out in words, Shiro knew who she was. He had this uncanny ability to remember voices and place them. He didn't know what it was called--photographic memory? Or in his case, sound memory?

Wow, what a great coincidence. To think that the beautiful Kana Saruwatari would be here, in this place? Just wow.

Shiro was staring, he had to admit. He wanted to make sure. He wanted confirmation. He wanted to see her whole face.

Shiro shook his head. "I'm sorry, I have to decline," he said. "I'm not the one who paid that. I can't eat it. Besides," Shiro paused, his gaze flitting towards the counter. He saw his order on the tray, only he wasn't sure if it was his or someone had the exact same order as he did. "I have my own food."

In no time, his order arrived and the waiter put their receipts on their respective sides of table. Shiro just pulled out a whole amount, gave it to the waiter. He didn't bother counting how much it cost--what's important is his food.

Excitedly, Shiro picked up a muffin and took a small bite, tasting if it's... wait, no need to. It's delicious. Shiro settled on his chair, having been leaning forward as he talked. For a while, Shiro was quiet as he chewed.

And in that moment, he contemplated if his guess about this girl being Kana Saruwatari was right. Hm, what does Kana Saruwatari looked like? Hm, slim figure, check. Brunette hair, check. Oval face... Shiro had to check twice to confirm it as a check. It's really a possibility.

All he had to see is her face.

But how?

Before Shiro took another bite, he stared at her and frowned slightly. "You know," he started. "It isn't good manners to wear glasses inside an establishment." Shiro pointed his index finger twice at the sides of his eyes, motioning for an eyeglass. He sounded nonchalant, completely just suggesting when in truth, he was trying to subtlely make her take those glasses off. He was talented with those stuff.

The guy took another bite of the muffin.

LAIKA OF GANGNAM STYLE!

[Kana Saruwatari]

Kana nodded with a smile as the guy refused her offer. More cake for her then! She smiled cheerfully as she pulled the plate back towards herself. She felt awkward eating in front of him but ate nonetheless. Kana chuckled quietly at the sight of the boy excited about the food that had arrived. He didn’t even bother to thank the waiter.

Kana continued to write down her schedule for the day and took out her phone to set up reminders.

She left him to enjoy his food in silence. Everyone does.

She gripped her ball pen tightly. She was very uncomfortable. His stare was piercing right through her glasses. He had been staring at her for a while now and she wasn’t sure what to do. What if he had already suspected her? Does he already know who she is? Is he planning to do something to her? What was he doing!?
Kana started to panic inside. It would be totally ridiculous for him to recognize her. After all, she wasn’t that famous, was she? She was even wearing clothes she isn’t used to and the border rim of her glasses were twice thick than her normal ones.

I swear, if he recognizes me-

Kana was startled when he suddenly spoke. When he said something about how it wasn’t good manners to wear glasses inside, then she started to sweat in panic. But she masked it all with a gentle smile. “Oh, these?” She motioned towards her eyes. She couldn’t take it off because she was wearing clear contacts. If she did, she would be exposed.

She had to think of a reason quick. Her day of relaxation is at stake here.

“I got an awful eye sore you see and I wouldn’t want anyone to see it” She laughed a bit. He’s on to me! She wanted to change the subject but she didn’t know to what.

TAGS: SHIRO OPALS

WORD COUNT: 319

NOTES: thread reply up!

[Shiro Opals]

mark my three hundred and THIRTY-THREE words,kana saruwatari. this is for you, to no one else. might i add something, notes. it's a promise, a deal. ✩

Shiro raised an eyebrow. An eye sore, huh?

He didn't believe her a bit.

"Is that so?" he murmured almost inaudibly. Shiro smiled apologetically. "I know the feeling of having an eye sore," he said. "You should go to a doctor. Consult that up." He nodded at his own suggestion, momentarily speechless. Oh man, what he wanted was going to be difficult.

Okay, his first try failed. But, try and try until you succeed! That's exactly what Shiro plans to do. He looked up, frowned slightly, and then put his muffin back on the plate half-eaten. He rubbed his chin with his thumb in a 'thinking' pose. He was actually thinking about his second try. Let's do this.

"I've experienced eye sore before," he started. "It's really awful." He smiled at her sympathetically. "I know a bit about eye sore." Liar, liar. Actually, he didn't know a thing about eye sore. The guy was in the music industry, not the medicines path! "Let me look at it. Maybe I can give a small suggestion how to treat it."

Please work, Shiro pleaded in his mind. He wasn't a good actor, so he wasn't really confident about this certain acting. He was sure it have some holes, but he also hopes that it would be enough for the moment. He tried to sound sympathetic, kind, and reassuring. He didn't know if he succeeded.

If this girl is really Kana Saruwatari...

Shiro wasn't sure how to think of her right now. The TV Kana Saruwatari was a kind, sweet, ladylike and jaw-dropping woman. Perfect body figure, and almost perfect personality. Everyone likes Kana Saruwatari. He always sees him in every available magazine nationwide. She was also present in calendars and tarpaulins.

Shiro always wondered how famous TV people would act normally, with the crowd, besides himself. Of course, he also wondered about Kana Saruwatari blending in with the crowd.

A small smile still intact, Shir thought, 'Is this how Kana Saruwatari in real life acts?'

LAIKA OF GANGNAM STYLE!

[Kana Saruwatari]

Kana looked away and silently sighed in relief. Thank goodness for her awesome lying skills! She smiled at him, a mix of relief and happiness that her day wouldn’t get ruined by a stranger like him. “Yeah, I’m actually going to the doctor tomorrow. I wouldn’t want to have this forever right?” Kana laughed but she got embarrassed when she realized it was one sided.

Kana still couldn’t help but get worried. This guy was up to something. Did he already notice? Is he trying to pull a trick? Does he know about her!? Nonetheless, Kana wasn’t weak to be swayed so easily by such tricks.

Kana almost jumped in nervousness when he suddenly leaned with eyes burning in determination. Well, at least that’s what Kana sees in their current situation. He started to talk about how he knew about an eye sore and Kana nodded in agreement to him. “I know a bit about eye sore” Kana twitched when he said that. He’s trying again!? This guy just doesn’t know how to quit, does he?

She was definitely getting frustrated and annoyed by his attempts. Most people would just shrug it off and understand but this one is particularly getting on her nerves. Kana hid her fists under the table. Outside her face was gentle but inside she was rampaging. But a small smirk appeared absently on her face.

“I would, but my mother said I shouldn’t take these off or else I would be exposing it. It’s highly contagious and I wouldn’t want you to get an eye sore right?” Kana smiled apologetically. She was a model for goodness sakes! She has done commercials! She knows to fake things. Her whole celebrity personality is a fake, so a challenge like this is going to be easy for her.

He was obviously clueless about eye sores too. Kana has been in the entertainment industry long enough to spot whose acting and whose not. It was only a matter of time for Kana to snap.

TAGS: SHIRO OPALS

WORD COUNT: 335

NOTES: sorry for the late reply!

[Shiro Opals]

mark my three hundred and fourty six words,kana saruwatari. this is for you, to no one else. might i add something, notes. it's a promise, a deal. ✩

Shiro nodded enthusiastically.

But deep inside him, he wanted to spill it over already. Why must he continue to persuade her to remove her glasses? Oh, right, so he could prove his suspicions true that this girl is Kana Saruwatari. He was getting impatient, really, but that's only because he's excited. To top that, he was fascinated by this act. The girl was resisting.

It made him want to continue.

His smile slightly wore off when the girl refused and even got a decent reason. Right. Who would want to show their eye sore to everyone? No human will like to. With that, Shiro was running out of options.

Shiro removed his gaze from her face to direct his sharp glare to something else. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh! In a second, he looked at her again in hope she hadn't noticed his distress. Must not let her see, must not let her feel!

"H-highly contagious?" Shiro stuttered and then awkwardly laugh. There goes his terrible acting skills. He racked his brain for something to say. "What, you believe that myth?" What myth? Shiro, stop panicking! He wanted a break, and his gaze dropped down to his half-eaten muffin. The idol grabbed it and munched on it.

Yes, calm down, Shiro. This wasn't the end of the fight. Not yet. He swallowed little by little to prolong the time. After the last swallow, Shiro had calmed down. He was still a little nervous because of the girl's resistance. Looking at her now, he can't tell if she was affected at all or not.

Such a good actress. Shiro can't even read her. Is this Kana Saruwatari? The evidences were growing. Her voice, this acting skill, plus the strong resistance.

"Those myths," he continued, leaning forward with a small smile again. He blinked against his annoying contacts. "Elders tend to say you'll get sore eyes if you made eye contact to the one with the sickness. You can't really believe that, eh?"

Here he was again with his reassuring smile. "It's okay, remove your glasses. That myth isn't true."

LAIKA OF GANGNAM STYLE!

[Kana Saruwatari]

The awkward laugh the man had made and the panic fidgets he was doing made Kana smirk. Myth or not, if it was stopping him from trying anymore it made Kana calm down once more. She picked up the chips as they disappeared into her mouth. Hopefully, this guy won’t bother her anymore. Kana continued to eat as she continued to jot down stuff on her notebook.

She was really glad she had acting lessons. But what was this guy’s deal anyway? Is he that desperate? So, what if he finds out she’s Kana Saruwatari? What would he do then? But then again, he might find out that the real Kana was someone like her and not the lady-like person on T.V

Kana became clam and happy once again until he leaned forward and started about the eye sore again. Kana was getting more and more pissed. She forced a smile and a gentle expression but...

“Look, Kid...” Kana leaned closer. Her voice she set down low so only the two of them could hear. “This eye sore is very horrible alright and it is contagious. So, unless you want to have an eye sore caused by my fist! I’d rather you say anything more about it” Kana unconsciously struck the fork on the table, her glare piercing right through her glasses. “Got it?”

Although her smiling expression didn’t change, her voice sounded angry and quite very annoyed. She knew if she continued, it would only get her into more trouble, but if this guy gets her point then the two of them could be friends.

TAGS: SHIRO OPALS

WORD COUNT: 266

NOTES: reply up!

[Shiro Opals]

mark my three hundred and nineteen words,Kana Saruwatari. this is for you, to no one else. might i add something, notes. it's a promise, a deal. ✩

Shiro thought the girl would give in to his request now. There's nothing wrong with what he suggested, right? But Shiro didn't expect the girl's next reaction.

Jeez, is this Kana Saruwatari? Really, Shiro? What makes you think that? Kana is a sweet, young lady! From his knowledge, he knew taht lamost everyone admires that actress. Kind, sweet, lady-like, Kana Saruwatari should have all those traits! Really, Shiro, you think this is her? There's too much difference!

Shiro's smile melted and just stared at the girl. B-but her voice... his intuition can't lie. His memory is great in terms of remembering voices. He can't be wrong. This is Kana Saruwatari. He was positive of it.

Shiro returned the girl's intensified glare with a smirk. Oh, he get it. He was right. After all, this girl's actions fit the scenario he was building in his head. She is Kana Saruwatari. No wonder she's headstrong about this glasses subject.

"Sure," he said knowingly. He spread his hands like he's saying, 'meh, I don't know.' "If it's contagious, it's contagious. I got that."

This girl is creeping him out, seriously. Her voice was angry but she was smiling. He'd seen this act around TV's a lot, probably on comedic scenes. It often pertains that the character was running out of patience, and just one more push and she'll snap. The fork she'd struck on the table that left a scratch proved it more.

This time, it was the soloist's turn to lean in and whisper to a voice as low as hers. "I'm just going to tell you something," he said, still with the smirk.

There's really no need for further ado. Straight to the point. "I know the real reason to your refusal, miss..." He lip-synced the continuation of the sentence--'Kana Saruwatari.'

He left the sentence hanging, figuratively. The look in his eyes are confident. Meaningful. Knowing. And most importantly, sure.

LAIKA OF GANGNAM STYLE!