Sweet Scandal : Amasawa Kaito ( Chapter 2 )

Sweet Scandal : Amasawa Kaito 

My Input Name : Yuki

<< Chapter 2 : His Real Face 1 >>

Mr. Amasawa reached out his hand towards me and..forcefully touched my cheek

Amasawa  : "you..had something on your cheek"

Yuki          : "huh? what?"

Amasawa  : "there was sauce..on your cheek"

Yuki         : "h-huh? don't lie to me..has it been there this whole time?"

I nervously tried to hide my cheek. He gave me a napkin. He spoke with a smile

Amasawa  : "it's disgraceful.. wipe yourself clean. it's still there"

Yuki          : (oh..i haven't seen him smile like this..)

It was a different smile from the ones on his TV appearances. it was definitely malicious, but..it somehow also seemed filled with concern. I spent some time thinking about his smile

Amasawa   : "..."

He was staring at me and i looked back at him

Amasawa   : "what are you looking at?"

Yuki           : "s-sorry.."

He returned to his usual sour look

Yuki          : (wht a shame..if only he would laugh like that again.. he has such a lovely smile..)

Amasawa  : "once you have eaten, go home"

Yuki          : "a-alright. but please let me wash up"

Amasawa  : "..."

it was starting to undestand him. I felt that i was coming to understand his silent. I quickly cleared up and gathered my things. Quietly, i turned back towards him

Yuki          : "thanks for the meal. It was very delicious"

Amasawa  : "..."

Yuki          : "see you tomorrow"

Amasawa  : "yeah, yeah.. see you tomorrow"

'see you tomorrow'.. so he's okay with me visiting again tomorrow? i was overwhelmed

Yuki          : "of coyse! see you then!"

Skipping, i left his house

Yuki         : (he said 'see you tomorrow'!)

<< Chapter 2 : His Real Face 2 >>

The following day..I was putting together the photo at the office. Mr. Amasawa was a big star, so..there were many photos to chose from

Yuki       : (oh, this one is perfect. it's from the designer's cafe..)

i gazed at his smiling face. The dark lighting suited the picture. it was a great photo..

Yuki      : (..but it wasn't as lovely as his smile from yesterday. if only i had a photo of that smile..)

i was starting to think about his carefree smile from yesterday. It had been a more childish grin than the ones from the TV

Yuki    : (He looked so cute..almost like a child)

i blushed thinking about it. i hung my head in shame at my hot cheeks

Yuki   : (what are you thinking...?)

it was as if i had seen something special. i'd notice how happy i seemed, though.

Yuki   : (i have to concentrate on my work..)

Yui    : "yuki, hey there!"

Yuki  : "huh?what?"

Yui    : "what are you doing?"

it was my colleague Yui Tachibana. She looked like a doll with her big and round eyes. She looked closely at me

Yuki    : "i-i.."

Yui      : "oh, it's Kaito Amasawa!"

She had been seen what i was working on

Yui     : "wow, he is such a gorgeous man! i'm a huge fan!"

Yuki   : "really? have you read his works? They're all so beautiful"

Yui     : "huh? No.. i haven't read any of his stuff, but..i'm saying i like his face. his FACE!"

Yuki   : "oh.. i see.."

Yui     : "oh yeah..Yuki, you reported on Mr. Amasawa, didn't you?"

Yuki   : "yeah, i'm working on something on him now"

Yui     : "whoa! i'd love to meet him! please let me meet him. Please, please please!"

She started begging me. 

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Yuki     : "you want to meet Mr. Amasawa? (it's work of coursem so i can't do that..this girl is always talking

               such rubbish..)

however, cute as she is..it would be good for her to learn.

Yuki    : "No"

Yui      : "huh?"

Yuki    : "i've been chosen to report on him-- i'm doing this for my work. you can't ask something like that of

              me. it's impossible"

Yui     : "what? are you sure it's impossible? you can't ask Mr. Amasawa to come to the office?"

Yuki   : "i can't ask that of him.. i can't just lie and trick him into come here.."

Yui     : "oh, go on..i'm sure he won't mind"

Yuki   : "what? i said no! it's not like we are friends or anything.. go and get some work done!"

Yui    : "ugh"

Yuki   : "don't look at me like that. Have you done the work i asked you to do yet? the data input work?"

Yui     : "oh! i totally forgot..gezz--Yuki, thank you so much for reminding me!"

Yuki   : "hmm.."

Yui hurried back to her desk. The storm having passed, i breatged a sigh of relief. 

Yuki   : (Mr. Amasawa is definitely handsome. I do see the attraction..)

I pulled myself together and got back to work. I put together all the photos quickly. Before long, it was time to go

Yuki    : "right, i had better leave soon.."

I opened my diary and just as i was making a note.. Shii came up to me

Yuki   : "hey, there"

Shii     : "hey. how's the article going?"

<< Chapter 2 : His Real Face 4 >>

I was startled by Shii's question

Yuki    : "well..it's definitely coming along"

Shii     : "is that right? it's coming along, huh?"

Yuki   : "..."

i hestited, not knowing whether to tell the truth. I looked down at the materials i had just gathered. Shii squinted at the photos over my shoulder

Shii    : "it looks like you have some photos, but..interview not going so well?"

Yuki  : "uhm..well.."

Shii    : "haha, it look like it will be a tough fight"

Shii had seen right through me, I dropped my shoulders

Yuki    : "it looks that way. If i'm speaking honestly.. i'm really sprry"

Shii      : "Yuki, i know you will do your best. There is nothing to apologize for"

Yuki    : "t-thank you"

Shii      : "he might be a bit difficult to handle, but..i'm sure you will do just fine"

Yuki    : "...! thank you, i appreciate it"

 i was happy to have received encouragement from Shii. I left the office and went to Mr. Amasawa's house

Yuki    : (he's difficult one to handle..)

i defiitely think he is a difficult person..However, understanding people..it's difficult for everyone

Yuki     : (after all, everyone comes from did\fferent backgrounds, so..they also have different thoughts..)

everyone is different. Understanding someone completely is not going to be easy

Yuki    : (that's why we try and get to know each other)

If i had to come up with some kind of example..well, someone you like?

Yuki    : (..or all of Mr. Masawa's fans. i want to write something his fans will enjoy)

that is a reporter's job. that would make me really happy

<< Chapter 2 : His Real Face 5>>

Yuki    : "what the..?"

when i arrived at Mr. Amasawa's house.. no one answered the door

Yuki   : "that's strange. He knew i was coming (even if he didn't look impressed that i was here.. he has

             always opened the door to me)

He didn't seem like the kind of person to break a promise. From his behavior..that's what i thought.

Yuki    : (the door is..)

Thinking he was not at home, i turned the door knob. the door opened

Yuki    : "how careless.." (i hadn't noticed that before. surely he didn't always leave it open?)

              "Mr. Amasawa?"

I called out his name. I called his name many times but he didn't reply. Worried, i slowly went into the house. In the living room was a cup of coffee and a newspaper. It looked as though someone had just been there. But there was no one to be seen.

Yuki      : "has he been kidnapped? is he involved in something terrible?"

it was possible with a person of his fame. I went cold. I was terrified. What if he really had disappeared?

question :

      call the police

      for time being, look for him [+5]

      try and call his name loudly 

Yuki     : (maybe he can't hear me?) "Mr. Amasawa.."

My body shook with fear. I went all over the house looking for him. I thought i was going to have a heart attack. The bathroom, toilet, living room, kitchen, the second floor.. the bedroom. but he was no where to be found.

Yuki     : "Mr. Amasawa! Mr, Amasawa where are you?"

<< Chapter 2 : His Real Face 6>>

Yuki : “Mr. Amasawa! If you can hear me, please reply!”

I looked all over the house. Finally I went to the garden..and collapsed on the spot. He was lying with his face on the table. He was asleep. Completely out of it. I sat down where I had fallen

Yuki : “so, he wasn’t kidnapped!”

I was so relieved. Looking at him sleeping safe and sound, I just wanted to cry

Yuki : (luckily, I was wrong!)

I got up and walked over to him. I could tell he was fast asleep

Yuki : (he’s a malicious sort of man..but he was here, just as he said he would be. It looks like he doesn’t

           break his promise)

I sat down in the chair opposite him. I thought about waking him up.. but he looked so at peace. I decided to let him sleep just a little longer

Yuki : (..he is such a handsome man. He has such long eyelashes..oh, he has a little mole, too..)

Mr. Amasawa resting I this green scenery.. he looked like he was part of beautiful painting. I couldn’t stop staring. I tried to come to my senses

Yuki : (his face is red. I wonder why?)

His hair moved sweetly with the wind. It was such a well-tended garden. All I could hear was his peaceful breathing

Yuki : “this feels so lovely”

The fear i'd had earlier seemed like a million miles away. For a little while, I forgot about the time. I took out my notepad and calmed my nerves

<< Chapter 2 : His Real Face 7 >>

It was as if I was in a wonderful dream. I felt so happy, and warm..it was as if our hearts were connected in some way. My eyes opened at my sleep talking

Yuki : (where am i?) “huh?”

I opened my eyes and in front of me was Mr. Amasawa. He was staring at me, resting his chin in his hand. He looked shocked

Yuki         : “what? When did I fall a sleep?”

Amasawa : “hm.. now—when was that? When I woke up myself, you were snoring, you slept like a baby. 

                   Surely that’s a good thing?”

Yuki         : “  I’m so, so sorry!”

Amasawa : “ it’s a shame you didn’t drool. I thought about taking a photo..”

Yuki         : “I’d just felt so relaxed. Oh!”

I tried to stand up quickly. My leg got caught on the table, though.. I completely lost my balance..and feel towards the ground. My body flailed trying to hold onto something

Yuki : (Mr..Amasawa..)

*crash*

With one big thud, the garden table collapsed. It was as if it had gone from completely silent..straight to one huge noises

Yuki         : “..”

Amasawa : “..”

He was so flexible, that somehow.. he had managed to grab hold of me. My heart was beating so fast, I felt dizzy

Yuki : “..”

I could smell him, feel his arm around me—the heat from his body. His every-so-once-in-a-while kindness. When our eyes met all the blood rushed to my head

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Yuki         : “sorry! Sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry!”

Amasawa : “..dont worry about it”

I quickly came to my senses and moved away from him

Yuki         : “thanks so much for saving me. I’m so sorry about your table”

Amasawa : “..”

Yuki         : “I’ll fix it right away”

With his help, I managed to put the table back up. I brought the chairs back to their spots and thought everything was okay. However..

Yuki         : (I think the table is scratched slightly) I’m so sorry”

Amasawa : “what?”

Yuki         : “I think the table is scrathed slightly here..i really cant apologize enough”

I pointed at the table. However, he just looked at me in silence

Yuki : ( I cant believe this. What is wrong with me?)

I felt so stupid

Yuki         : “I will pay fpr any damage”

Amasawa : “who cares about a little scratch?”

Yuki         : “huh?”

Amasawa : “I got this whole set for bargain at a Sunday market. I wouldn’t have cared if it had fallen to 

                   pieces”

Yuki         :”…”

I looked at him vacantly. It was possible that he was just being kind to me, I apologized again

Yuki         : “I really am so sorry”

Amasawa : “you are so persistent”

Yuki         : “…”

Amasawa : “I will give in to your persistence now”

Yuki         : “my persistence?”

Amasawa : “it seems you have been writing question for.. an interview?”

Yuki         : “oh..”

He pointed at my opne notepad. In it, I had written question I would like to ask Mr. Amasawa many questions. I knew that he had read the question

Yuki : “really? Are you sure?”

He looked upset at my questioning his offer

Amasawa : “you’re the one who should be writing the article”

Yuki         : “oh yes. Thank you so much!”

I was so happy. I glanced at Mr. Amasawa. He looked as amazing as he had yesterday.. I kept that thought to myself

<< Chapter 2 : His Real Face 9 >>

Many hours later.. my notepad.. was brimming with notes from our interview

Yuki : “I cant believe you answered all my question!”

I hugged my notepad with happiness. Mr. Amasawa titled his head towards me with suspicion

Amasawa : “are you really that happy?”

Yuki         : “well, my job is to report and..”

Amasawa : “and?”

Yuki         : “oh, its nothing!”

We’re finally talking! I was so happy!

Yuki : (I’m too embarrassed to say it..)

He raised an eyebrow and looked at me curiosly. He started up his laptop

Yuki         : “do you have to work?”

Amasawa : “I guess”

Yuki         : “in that case, I will leave you to it. Thank you so much for everything today. I can’t thank you 

                   enough”

Amasawa : “its only in return for the pasta yesterday. There’s no need to thank me like that”

He spoke curtly and looked away

Yuki : “either way, I’m very thankful”

He looked at me confused yet again.. as if there was something strange about me. I was so happy, I didn’t care

Yuki : “oh yeah..you normally wear glasses, don’t you?”

Mr. Amasawa always wore glasses.. on TV appearance

Amasawa : “yes. When I work, I wear them. Normally, other than when I’m sleeping, I use contact lenses.”

Yuki         : “oh right” ( I must make a note of that) also.. can I ask you about your next work?i enjoyed the

                   previous one so much”

His glasses seemed to shine

Amasawa : “you read it? Really?”

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Yuki         : "of course!"
Amasawa : "it's easy to say you've read it"

he stared at me intently

Yuki         : ( is he doubting me?) "i really did enjoy it"
Amasawa : "tell me what you thought of it, then"

the stories he writes are very open to interpretation. every person will read it differently. so i had to be careful in choosing my words

Yuki         : "i can't give a good answer to that so quickly.
Amasawa : " so you didn't read it then?"
Yuki         : "i did read it!"

i felt so nervous! i aws losing my concentration

Amasawa : "tell me about the book then. how did it make you feel?"
Yuki         : (how did it make me feel? i should be able to answer that, i guess)

i tried to think up a good reply

Yuki  : "on the one hand, it is a love story, but on the other hand it was like a..prayer from the main
            character? they were searching for something..well, thats how i read it"

i couldn't think of the right words to express my meaning. Mr. Amasawa looked up, surprised at me

Yuki : "..?"

our eyes met. the atmosphere felt tense. then he looked away

Amasawa : "okay.. anyway, thanks. see you soon"
Yuki         : "oh yes. Good bye then!"

he didn't even look up at me

Yuki : ( today, i was so rude! i can't believe i feel asleep like that..but i got an interview! what a great day!
            i'll work just as hard again tomorrow!)

a few days later..

Yuki : "good morning.."

i rang the doorbell.. and as always, he came to open the door. however, he had wrinkles in his brow today

Yuki : ( he doesn't seem to be in good mood. i wonder what's bothering him)

i didn't know what to do

Question :
     Ask Him [+5]

Yuki : "err.." ( i hope he won't be mean again)

not knowing what to expect, i was nervous. however, Mr. Amasawa said nothing and went back into the house as i made to follow him, i noticed something

Yuki : ( why is it so dark in here?  it felt like it was evening)

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The curtains in the living room were shut, other than a tiny sliver of light coming through the curtain folds..the only other light was coming from a PC monitor. it was so different from normal

Yuki        : ( i couldn't see anything. i thought i might stumble) "it's pitch black in here, is there a reason for
                   this?"
Amasawa : "when it's too bright, i can't concentrate"

He spoke brusquely to me from behind his desk. The blue light on his face from the PC..gave everything a strange atmosphere

Yuki : "oh i see"

There was no reply. Mr. Amasawa continued as if i didn't exist. silently, he tapped away at the keys. I sat on the sofa as quietly as i could

Yuki         : "if you sit in the dark like this, your eyes will start to hurt"
Amasawa : "when i'm writing, i want to be someone completely new.. thoughts get distracted by outside
                  influeces..so i shut out everything. so while i work, i work in the dark"
Yuki         : "i see"
Amasawa : "Mnn"
Yuki         : ( i should make a note of this) "did you sleep well yesterday?"
Amasawa : "hmm"
Yuki         : "..." ( i don't think he wants to talk to me, is he that engrossed in his work?)

i waited to see what would happen. He didn't seem to be progressing well. He was fidgeting and drinking coffee. He crossed his arms and paced the room

Yuki : (has he come to the end of this tether?)

i was desperate to do something. i wanted to help him somehow. i decided to ask him a question

Yuki         : "you don't seem very composed today"
Amasawa : ".."
Yuki         : "would you like to take a rest? it's important to sit back and relax sometimes"
Amasawa : "no"
Yuki         : "are you okay? is anything wrong?"
Amasawa : "..."
Yuki         : "you can tell mw if you like"

A few seconds ticked on by. Mr Amasawa slowly opened his mouth

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Amasawa  : "it is so hard... to understand a woman's mind"
Yuki          : "are you talking about your novel?"
Amasawa  : "yes"

He took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. i could see how tired he was

Amasawa : "what women think.. and what they feel... what they want to be and what they want.. i just don't
                   get it.."
Yuki         : "...." ( i've never seen him like this. he must really struggling)

Then i realized it!  i want to help him

Yuki         : (but why would i want to help him? he just a part of my work)

He is moody.. and mean.. he's been cruel to me.. but i wanted to help him plus i wanted to read more of his novels

Yuki        : "is there anything i can do to help?"

he lifted up his tired face, our eyes met and my heart started pounding

Yuki : (its only because i want to read more of his novels, right?.. is that really the only reason?)

Question : 
    that's the only reason
    i would help anyone in distress
    it might be for other reason too [+5]

Yuki : ( it might be for other reasons too... but what could those other reason be? )

even as i thought about it, i couldn't come up with another idea
 
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Amasawa : "there may be something that you can do, yes"
Yuki         : "alright. what is it?"
amasawa : "well, what are you offering?"
Yuki        : "i will do whatever i can to help you"
Amasawa : "really? anything at all?"
Yuki        : "well, it depends on what you want me to do i guess.."
Amasawa :"in that case take back what you said earlier"
Yuki         : (oh, he's still testing me..!)

his voice was the same as the first time i had come to his house. His words rang in my ears

Yuki         : "i will not take back my words. i will do whatever i can to help you"
Amasawa : "now isnt that a bit lavish? you are very gracious"
Yuki         : "thank you for your praise"
Amasawa : "anyway.."

Mr. Amasawa put his hand on his mouth

Amasawa :" you want to help me?"
Yuki         : "yes, i do"
sneering, he pushed his glasses up on his face. I sat, waiting to be criticized by him

Amasawa : "tell me-what do women really think?"
Yuki         : "i might not have too much knowledge on that"

I had told him this forcefully

Yuki : "i'm not the kind of levely lady..who appears in your novels but if that would help you in anyway..
           i will try and help you"

once again everything was silent. i was so nervous my body froze up

Amasawa : "hm.."

Mr. Amasawa smiled. then he opened the curtains

Yuki : "its so bright.."

my eyes were suddenly filled with light with the light flowing behind him.. he looked almost cheerful

Amasawa : "right. help me. and dont hestitate, okay?"

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Amasawa : "why do you look so scared?"
Yuki         : "i-i..don't..?" ( how can he laugh at a time like this?what is he planning to do?)

i did not trust his smilling face. he started to come towards me

Yuki : "err.."

he sat down next to me on the sofa. he was so close we were almost touching. my heart started beating faster

Yuki         : "umm.."
Amasawa : "what?"
Yuki         : "it's nothing.."

i could smell his scent. casually, i shifted my body away from his

Yuki : "oh.."

i tried to move further away but he pulled me towards him. we were glued together. i remembered him holding me in the garden. but all of a sudden, right now..our bodies were even closer than that time

Yuki         : "um.. Mr. Amasawa..?"
Amasawa : "what?"
Yuki         : "what? well, you.."

i was being tightly embraced. i could feel his heat and smell him. the smell of a man..Mr. Amasawa's smell.. my heart was going wild

Amasawa : "show me what you can do. you promised you would help me, after all"
Yuki         : "huh?"
Amasawa : "now, take responsibility for your words"

he looked at me seriously. i meekly nodded

Amasawa : "i will learn about women through you. you've said you'll help me"
Yuki         : "you face.. is so close to mine.."
Amasawa : "but of course!"
Yuki         : "is this.. research?"
Amasawa : "yes. it is.. research.. so please tell me, what are you thinking?"

i looked at his face. i felt dizzy..at his faint smile

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Amasawa : "well?"
Yuki         : "..."
Amasawa : "please be objective about the current situation. i would like you to calmly analyze the situation"
Yuki         : "..."
Amasawa : "are you even listening?"
Yuki         : "y-yes.."
Amasawa : "so answer me!" sometimes i feel that women..just don't listen to men"
Yuki         : (what sould i say?)
Amasawa : "compose yourself Yuki"
Yuki         : "err..yes.."

Mr. Amasawa looked at me unkindly. My body froze at his piercing stare

Yuki         : "m-my heart.."
Amasawa : "yes.."
Yuki         : "..it feels like my heart is about to explode"
Amasawa : "that's good"
Yuki         : "because of you"
Amasawa : "what else?"
Yuki         : "well.."
Amasawa : "i can actually hear your heart..it really is about to explode"

his hair softly tickled my neck. he came closer as if so whisper something into my ear. it felt like my heart beat..was going to go right through my body. mortified, i got up

Yuki : "i.."

he chuckled. he looked up at me

Yuki         : "please be a little more kind to me. no more teasing me, alright?!"
Amasawa : "teasing you? are you serious?you're going to stop helping me here and now?"
Yuki         : "..um.."

if i stop now.. he might not help me anymore with my article

Yuki : "i-i.."

do i actually want to know more?not regarding my work, but regarding.. Mr. Amasawa. that's what my heart was telling me

Yuki         : "i won't stop"
Amasawa : "good"

he seemed happy at my response. his smile made me forget all his unkindness

Yuki : (what's going to happen to me?)


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