VIRTUOSO.
The life of Minase Hijiri in his point of view and how he'd got tuned into the world of music.
Author : Fumi Ayakoganei.
E-Mail : [email protected] / [email protected]
Disclaimer : I own Tsuzuki...I own Hisoka...I own Tatsumi...I own Watari... *gets a hard whack in the head by Yami no Matsuei fans* OWW! *rubs head* Hey! I was just reading what Youko Matsushita-sensei wrote as her copyrights! >___> Hidoi...
Note : Afurarin bad deshou... *points to the censor sign* This is PG-13...Not NC-17...Therefore, no rapping Hijirin! *whaps Afura's head* Erm, maybe after the story ends, yeah, but not now. I still need him. *pulls Hijiri back*
This ficcie is dedicated to my Yami no Matsuei-crazie-fan senior; Afura Cielers.
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Chapter 2: Embedded Strings.
You're a lowlife!
You don't belong in this school!
Go play your stupid violin on the streets and beg for money!
There is no place for you in this world, Minase Hijiri!
Why don't you just drop dead?
Good question...Why don't I just drop dead? It's bad enough that I had very little to survive on and people all around look at me like I'm some kind of animal. How'd I know? Their eyes shows it all. Even little thing reflects a thousand words. Of course I understand that, I'm already eight! I'm a big boy now! Mama would've smiled if she saw how big I've grown. I still remember her smile even though she's no longer here. I still remember her touch even though she's no longer with me. I still miss her even though I know she will never come back together with Papa.
Maybe they would be happy in the land of the dead; Meifu.
Why are you looking at me like that? Hey, I read books too, you know! There's also a part about the chosen people who guide lost souls to Meifu...Ah, I forgot the name for it! What's it called? Wait, wait, wait! Don't tell me! I know it sounds something like...Starting with death...'Shi'...Ah, right! 'Shinigami'! Yup, that's it.
Gods of Death.
I wonder how does a shinigami look like? Would he be kind and caring to calm me from fears? Would he be strong and powerful to guide me from evil? Would he be funny and cheerful to prevent me from crying? So many questions, yet no answers. If only you knew how I feel, Mama. Everything that's happening around me seems so much to understand. I need you beside me to teach me, Mama. I need you beside me to tell me, Mama. I need you beside me to guide me, Mama.
But, you were never there.
Everyday, I silently watch some of the school kids run into their parents' arms whenever the bell ends. The look on their faces...The smile on their faces...Those few things that I would never have and never will ever again. It all seems too far away. I'm not as lucky as them. I wasn't even one of them. The only family I had was my violin, so I hugged it tightly and walked with it home alone in the dark. I'm not scared of the dark because my home was dark as well. No one to talk to. No one to turn to. Now I understand what Mama meant by 'We live in a cruel world.'.
Because no one even cares.
Oh no! It's gonna rain! I've gotta run home fast if not my violin will be all wet! Huh? Who are these people? They don't look nice...Ah, oww! Why'd you push me for?! H--Hey! That's my violin! Gimme back! Let go! It's mine! Go get your own! Ah, mister! Help me! He's trying to steal--
Boy! Watch out! That car--!
I couldn't move...
I couldn't feel anything...
I couldn't speak...
...Am I dead?
Where is this place? It feels so warm. Ah, my head...It hurts, Mama...What happened? Where's my violin? It's not here! Where is it? Eh? Who's that man?
Minase-kun, your condition is now stable although you had a bad head injury earlier which could almost lead to a rather serious effect on your left eye, but you're safe at the moment, therefore I advice you to stay in the hospital for a few days until you fully recover.
I had an accident? I'm in a hospital? No, I can't stay here! Mama said medicines are expensive!
D--Demo--
Don't worry, Minase-kun. A kind man offered his help in exchange for your safety. He's waiting for you to wake up. If you'll excuse me, I'll call him in right away.
I blinked as the doctor stepped out and a stranger entered the room. The man sat next to me and smiled as I pulled the blanket over myself, hiding under it ashamed that I've made other people worry about my own safety. He doesn't know me, but why did he help? I'm scared, Mama. What does he want from me?
Come out, Hii-chan. Tell me, is this yours?
Huh? What's mine? I slowly peeked at the edge of the blanket, curious on what the man was talking about and I came face to face with my violin. The dark shade of brown colour was still there and the strings didn't have the slightest bit dislocation in them. It was okay! The bad person didn't manage to steal it after all! I wanted to leap up with joy, but the pain was still in me, so I just smiled at the man next to me without a doubt, I nodded. The man handed me the violin and I hugged it with joy.
You're still young, but you'll grow up fast. Yes, this is a cruel world we live in, but many other people with your fate have learned to accept life as it is. It is meant to bring the best out of you, live life to the fullest. Walls are sturdy borders, but if you know how to walk around it instead of climbing over it, then you'll succeed. Remember that, Minase Hijiri.
Those were the last words I heard from the strange man before he left me, stepped out of my life in an instant. Like an angel sent to revive my falling spirit. Even though I didn't know him, but he smiled and cared for me. I guess not all people are that bad at all. Now, I understand, Mama. You mean a lot to me. My violin means a lot to me. Life means a lot to me too.
So, I won't ever give up.
~End of Chapter 2~
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Personal Notice : How was it? Please review and I'll improve though in time. Hijiri's not a bad character, actually (overall my favourite). I hope I portrayed him well enough. If not, forgive the OOCness. The next chappy will be out soon! *bows politely* Sankyuu! =^-^=
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The original characters in this story example Asato Tsuzuki, Kurosaki Hisoka, Seiichirou Tatsumi, Yutaka Watari, Gushoushin, Kannuki Wakaba, Terazuma Hajime, Kazutaka Muraki, etc etc... are entirely copyrights of their honorable creators. For the record, I do NOT own Yami no Matsuei. All rights reserved. Thank you.
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