Chapter 8
"We will announce the person who will get the role of Minami Karen in the new movie starring Arashi." The director announced and everyone including Emi, crowded around the director. "We had a great time watching everyone perform. Some people left a huge impression on us and some didn't. Everyone tried their best and the decision was hard, but we finally made a decision for the role of Minami Karen. That person is..." The director smiled and all the girls held their breath. They were waiting for their name to be called out. "Nakama Emi-san, congratulations." Emi gasped and the girls pushed her to the front. The girls were encouraging. Unexpected from girls who wanted the roles badly.
Emi was in front of the stage and she bowed her head. "Arigato." The girls shouted her name and cheered her on. One by one, they left. The staff members with Arashi and the director were left. "Congrats, Emi-chan. We will start filming in a week. I hope you will know your lines." Emi giggled and bowed her head as the director left with the staff. Emi and Arashi were left in the room. "Yatta! I did it!!" Emi shouted and jumped up and down. Emi was excited and Aiba started to jump up and down with her. He was so happy for one, she was going to act with Aiba and Arashi. Two, she got the job and lastly, he'll be able to see her everyday.
"You did it, Emi-chan!" Emi smiled and punched Aiba's arm. "I can't believe I'm going to be an actress. It's all thanks to you." Emi giggled and looked to everyone. She bowed her head and she smiled. "Yorushiku ne." Arashi smiled to each other and they wanted to celebrate this huge success. "We're taking you out for a drink." Jun said and Emi followed behind with Arashi in noticeable disguises, walking to a bar near by.
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Emi picked up her glass of red wine and drank the last drops of it. She was feeling a bit drunk so she decided to stop. "Aren't you going to drink?" Emi turned her head to Sho and asked. Sho got startled and turned his head to Emi. "Uh.. No. I have some work in the morning tomorrow." Emi nodded her head and drank a glass of water. "So, I heard that when I left, you got a small corner as a newscaster.." Emi gave a quick glance at Sho and quickly turned his head to Emi. He was surprised that Emi heard the news. 3 years seemed nothing to Emi.
"Um.. Yeah. I'm on Monday nights. On News ZERO. You should.. you know.. watch..it sometimes." Sho stuttered and Emi giggled. "Okay, I will. While I'm trying to memorize the lines, watching the news might help me relax." Emi smiled and Aiba came over to sit beside Emi.
"Are you guys talking about me?" Aiba tried to join in the conversation. "Maybe... Maybe, I was telling Sho some of your deepest darkest secrets.." Emi smirked and Aiba frowned. Aiba grabbed Emi by the shoulder and shouted. "What did you tell him?" Emi tried to calm him down and Aiba settled down. Emi was laughing while Aiba was still frowning. He was really drunk.
"Well I should be going home soon. I want to start memorizing the lines." Emi got up and everyone crowded around her. "Don't you want to drink more?" Ohno said as he was forcing himself to spit out some words. Emi nodded her head and Nino asked. "If you need any help with the lines, just call me." Emi smiled and tried to get out.
Jun was drunk but usually manages to get himself back home. Ohno was really drunk but Nino looked like he was still sober. Sho didn't drink anything and Aiba was drunk like Ohno.
Nino decided that he would take Ohno home and drive Jun on the way. Sho had to leave for a promotion for tomorrow in the morning and Aiba.. Aiba wanted to go home with Emi. "Come on, I'll take you home before you start to throw up on me. Sho-kun, ganbatte ne." Emi gave a smile at Sho and Sho smiled back. It was the first time, Sho felt really relaxed to show any expressions to Emi. Emi placed Aiba's arm on her shoulder and left the bar. When she left, the three members sighed. Sho turned around to see everyone sober.
"Minna, weren't you guys...drunk?" Sho asked. The three of them smirked and Jun asked. "Comfortable with Emi-chan now?" Sho dropped his mouth and just looked at Jun. "We know that you try to avoid her." Nino said. Sho scratched his head and muttered. "You got me.." Jun and Nino started to laugh and Ohno smiled. "Are you going to say anything, Leader?" Sho asked. Ohno just shook his head and left the bar. "I guess I'm paying.." Sho said and Jun and Nino just shook their heads and chuckled.
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"Where are we going?" Aiba whined as they were in a taxi together. "Can you please go to this house." Emi passed a piece of paper to the taxi driver and nodded. "Emi-chan, are we going to another bar?" Aiba asked. Emi was tired and tried to make Aiba shut up. "We're going to your house. I'll drop you off and I can take the taxi to my apartment." Aiba settled down a bit and they arrived at Aiba's house.
"Masaki, we're here." Emi-chan pushed him a bit and Aiba slowly got out the door. Emi quickly walked to the other side of the door, where Aiba was standing and she helped him walk to his doorstep. "Driver-san, can you wait please. I'm just dropping him off." The taxi driver nodded and Emi started to help Aiba to his door. "Masaki-chan, can you get in by yourself. I'm going home. Masaki, ja ne." Emi waved good-bye but then Aiba grabbed her by the wrist.
He pulled her into his arms. "Masaki!" Emi whispered. Emi looked up at Aiba and then all of a sudden, Aiba moved his head closer to Emi's face. Emi thought it was okay because he was drunk, but actually it turned out to be a kiss.