[Fic] Scandalous Opponent - Win or Lose! : Prologue
Title: Scandalous Opponent - Win or Lose!
Pairing: Pikame (Yamashita Tomohisa/ Kamenashi Kazuya)
Additional Character: Akanishi Jin, Nishikido Ryo, Shirota Yu [Pi’s Mabudachi]
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Drama
Synopsis: It all started with a downfall stage of a successful young executive as he finally makes at the top of his game but later in its final stages, the project is dropped by a powerful man from the client company. Thus, the lives of a hardworking executive and the president’s son converge as the revenge takes place.
Author’s Note: unbetaed. I’m up for another multichapter of Pikame fics. LOL But I’m also working on “A Touch of Addiction” fic since I already wrote few chaps, just need to fix certain plot I miss. Enjoy reading. (why I feel like I’m picturing Kame character as he is in Kami no Shizuku drama? Lol)
Prologue
Dressed in black formal suits, white shirt with loosened collar neck, black formal coat and long trousers, he fixed his cufflinks on both side of his sleeves. Extending his left hand straight above his chest, his eyes landed at his wrist-watch merely alarmed to check at the arrival time. His gaze stumbled around the place where one by one the guest arrived and strolled through the entrance door of the banquet party. His heart burst into relief as he noted that he wasn’t late for the party. Else, it would be such a shame as the party was meant to celebrate his success for bringing a new massive product campaign for Asahi Breweries, Japan’s second largest beer brewery and soft drink company. Working on the project for almost two and a half years with an estimated two billion yen invested, the project would make a ‘Kamenashi Kazuya’ as he imagined inside of the advertising world. Winning several awards for the past three years in a row thus ranking him as one of the best young advertising executive at the company he worked with, Kame lived a life most men only dreamt of. His strong determination and hard work on the projects given never quit though future challenges came to raze his strength. As some philosophies said that life makes way for the determined man - and so he strongly believed it.
Tonight was his winning celebration. Indeed one of his best night ever because he was the main star for tonight party. His cheer smirks sighted from his face, feeling satisfied for what he has done to achieve at the top of his game. As he made final checks out on his best outfits, Kame walked firmly through the door looking handsomely composed… to the celebration party which held to rejoice his success.
The sooth background music of the instrumental song filling the atmosphere; the cool, refreshing air relaxed his body as he travelled deeper and deeper into the crowd full of high class people and celebrities. Suddenly he felt strange emotion curled inside though excitement took over him obviously for his smile never faded as he greeted some people along the way. Perhaps the party was too huge for him to rejoice alone. He stopped at the pyramid of champagnes table; carefully pick out a glass to dry out his thirst. “Would you like to have one, Sir?” he looked up as a waiter called over to offer him the served food.
“Yes, please.” The food was absolutely delicious to his tastes. His mouth was full until someone from the back tapped on his shoulder; the food was swallowed hard down to the throat at once. He made a small cough sound as the food was taken in completely.
“Hey, what the big man doing all alone here. Your spot is over there, buddy!” His department colleague pointed him at the VIP tables at the right wing. He bit his lips nervously with a smile illustrated on, shaking his head to deny his friend’s praise politely.
“It is a company formal function that I am here. Not entirely for my celebration.” He added before taking a short gulp of his drink.
“Come’ on! It’s your night, man. You’re the main star. People already mutter about your success!” His friend exclaimed excitedly. But Kame still felt unsure about it though he admitted it was the biggest project he was practically worked on at the current moment. He thought he was lucky to give a chance to cooperate with the client company since he was so determined to succeed the campaign.
Tired of the hesitation, his friend grabbed his shoulder and dragged him towards the VIP section. Kame looked slightly troubled as he tried to oppose his friend from going there. “Eh, you shouldn’t-”
“Nn..nn.. I will not listen to your complaint now. By the way, the president is looking for you just a while ago. You should go.” With that said Kame complied with his friend request with a nod and nervously followed him towards the VIP crowd.
The VIP crowd set their eyes on them as Kame and his friend reached the table…, giving a serious look while glancing once over his posture from head to toe. For seconds, his body enveloped with nervousness and fear but he took control of the situation and begun to introduce himself. It’s not that he scared of the people. It was his first time that he met this kind of crowd with higher level power in the community that he wouldn’t dare to question of. Furthermore he has his own pride not to ruin in front of these rich powerful people. Besides, first impression always led to quick perception of human thoughts.
“Hello, I’m Kamenashi Kazuya from the Asahi Beer project team. Nice to meet you.” He bent forward at the neck politely as he made the introduction. Seconds afterward he heard big applauses and loud cheers before he noticed Aoki Kusano, the Asahi Beer’s president stepped forward, greeted him and led him up to a seat next to himself. Kame took a quick over his friend who requested to leave for another table to sit. Was a pro at his communication skills, moments later the crowd turned to loud laughs and titter as Kame managed to capture the VIPs heart with his humour sense. Little by little, he was comfortable sitting among the crowd as people started throwing more questions about his life from his starting point of his career till to the successful executive he became. Their conversation varied from one topic to serious agenda as they chatted more. He was prepared for formal occasion and meeting high class society as he already attended many exclusive party thrown by rich people before. But adapting to the new bizarre situation among the powerful people in the business world did inquire him to be a new established person to match the level of elegant atmosphere. Perhaps Kame thought it was time to create a new identity where he could stand proud among the high class society. Patience and hard works were the underlying reason why he was able to continue on and get stronger; thus success brought him to the hard- earned fruits of a glorious life.
Once a while, the waiter filled up the empty glasses with expensive champagne ordered by the president. Kame stopped the waiter from pouring as drunk gotten into him but the president excitedly offered him more that he couldn’t to refuse for his respect towards Aoki-san. Both of them talked for a while before a tall bespectacled guy came near the president and whispered some words which then the president face turned serious. The old man hastily got up and excused himself for business matter he must attend to. The president bid farewell and left the crowd in urgent.
Kame flicked a suspicious eye at the businessmen and the president gathered near the exit door. The group’s expression somehow was very serious and intense like they were confronted with something big and complicated agenda. As he began to continue his conversation among the people he was just introduced, his eyes met with the president’s as their gaze fell upon. For some reasons, Kame didn’t like the look he just received but he didn’t want to draw into silly conclusion.
Noticing the intense gaze directed to him, Kame began to feel uneasy and looking slightly away to the next person sitting beside him. “Who are those people with the president?” he curiously asked.
“Ah… they are the big investors in his company. I heard that they were also the one who applied for the project tender, luckily you managed to get it easily. The rumours said they were unsatisfied with the president’s decision since they are very loyal to the company, but none action was taken. So I guess, you don’t have to worry about that. Don’t ruin your brain with bad rumours.” The middle-aged man threw him an advice.
Despite of being alarmed with the news told, the young man casted a nodding looks after taking a quick glance at the exit door. None of them were present; the standing crowd seemed to disappear from the party a moment ago. He bit his lips nervously; playing his tongue to the corner of his mouth… an adrenaline rush of fear sank within him. He seeks his strength to console himself from worried too much. Tonight was absolutely his night as what his friend said. Therefore, he should enjoy it when he still can. He had travelled from those hard days; the days when no one knew him best. Right now, it was his winning moment that he should cherish the most. It’s generally a bad idea to say something can’t or won’t be done, especially in the realm of advertising world, after full efforts and commitment given to the project.
Thinking positively, Kame got a hold of himself, his smiles grew wider as the crowd made a special toast towards his success of the Asahi Beer’s product campaign which was nearly at the final stages.
-tbc @ chapter 1-