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[ it's half past two in the afternoon on a friday when akaashi finds himself in his office sitting directly across from bokuto, tokyo's newest and brightest star in the music industry. he'd been discussing the paperwork for bokuto's guest appearance on a show for the past hour and akaashi realizes that that is a ridiculous amount of time spent on something that should be relatively simple, especially since this is not the first time bokuto has appeared as a guest on the show. the paperwork is still between them on his desk, untouched an unsigned and akaashi feels a migraine beginning to form between his eyes.
he loosens his tie, feels kuroo glance up at him from his magazine across the room, and sighs. ]
Bokuto-san, please allow me a moment to be frank, [ he doesn't even wait for bokuto's agreement before continuing because he has, quite honestly, Had Enough. ] This guest appearance is relatively simple and honestly does not require very much for you to do. This is also your third time collaborating with us, so I'm certain you still remember the details. I know you are very busy with your schedule, so all I ask is for you to look over this document, sign it, and we can continue on our way. If you have any questions or concerns about this agreement, you can always call my office or email me.
he loosens his tie, feels kuroo glance up at him from his magazine across the room, and sighs. ]
Bokuto-san, please allow me a moment to be frank, [ he doesn't even wait for bokuto's agreement before continuing because he has, quite honestly, Had Enough. ] This guest appearance is relatively simple and honestly does not require very much for you to do. This is also your third time collaborating with us, so I'm certain you still remember the details. I know you are very busy with your schedule, so all I ask is for you to look over this document, sign it, and we can continue on our way. If you have any questions or concerns about this agreement, you can always call my office or email me.
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sub: I'll take your word for it.
I will make a note to send the questions to him as soon as possible; I'm flattered he thinks so highly of me, thank you.
In the meantime, I will contact the association and CC you on the email so that everyone will be on the same page. Let me know if you have any concerns or questions.
gdi akaashi it didn't have to be like this
sub: DON'T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT! ASK ANYONE
you should! kuroo says he hasn't seen someone who has been able to handle me so well since- HEY.
anyway thanks for your help! i'm sure the owls would thank you too! though since you know mine, what's your favorite animal?
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re: I think I'll be fine if I didn't.
You're welcome. I hope to be able to give you the good news soon.
[ ATTACHMENT: Northern Hawk-Owl ]
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sub: IT'S OKAY TO BE PRAISED! IT'S THE BEST!
hey hey hey are you kidding me right now?! i should have known a smart guy like you would have great taste! guess birds of a feather will flock together!
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sub: I'll keep that in mind.
Thank you. I didn't expect you to be so passionate about owls either. Is the Blakiston's fish owl your favorite?
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re: I'll keep that in mind.
i don't discriminate against owls because i like them all, but this one is my favorite! i dyed my hair and spike it up to try and match it since it looks cool!
[ATTACHMENT: Great Horned Owl]
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re: I'll keep that in mind.
The resemblance is very striking.
[ ... it's really cool. ]
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sub: OWLS ARE THE BEST
right?! i think you look like a hawk-owl too! like you don't take any shit and could swoop down at any time! which is awesome!
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re: OWLS ARE THE BEST
I'll take that as a compliment. Thank you, Bokuto-san.
[ and because this has veered into small talk long enough and this is his work email: ]
Have you had a chance to look over the agreement yet?
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re: OWLS ARE THE BEST
yeah! i'll send it all back once i'm done with practice! are you really busy today?
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re: OWLS ARE THE BEST
I have things I still need to take care of before the day is over, but not enough to warrant being really busy.
I hope practice goes well.
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re: OWLS ARE THE BEST
oh then it's okay for me to keep emailing you even after i send in the paperwork?
i dunno, tell me what you think.
[ATTACHMENT: Honestly just insert shamelessly hot choreography I'm not falling into the youtube dance channel hell this late at night.]
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re: OWLS ARE THE BEST
If you'd like.
[ and then he opens the attachment and regrets everything.
of course akaashi listened to bokuto's music. of course he watched some of his music videos. in fact, the cd in his car currently is bokuto's latest album. akaashi's taste in music was wide yet particular, and when he did manage to find something he liked, he played it constantly. it was something not very many people knew about him, and now after having met bokuto himself, he's not sure if he's embarrassed by it or something else entirely. like this attachment he's watching.
it's no surprise that bokuto is famous and it shows in the video. he's talented and confident and has great screen presence. he moves with a graceful fluidity that makes something in akaashi's stomach flutter and he is so thankful that he is alone in his office, watching bokuto dancing on his computer screen.
he forces himself to close the tab and tries to figure out what to say in a way that is not completely obscene and inappropriate. ]
I think it's an impressive representation of your growth as a singer and dancer since your debut.
[ nailed it. ]
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sub: YOU REALLY HAVE A WAY WITH WORDS
of course i would like to! one day i hope that i can get your personal number too! you seem like a person worth getting to know, and my instincts are pretty good!
you're way too kind! but i have been trying to work hard so i don't disappoint my fans! there's always ways to improve, so if you have any tips i'd listen! i'm sure you've seen a lot of performances so you know what's the difference between a good and a great star!
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re: YOU REALLY HAVE A WAY WITH WORDS
Thank you. I hope I'm able to meet your expectations.
[ his face is warm and he knows he's blushing again. it's hard not to, when bokuto says these things so simply and honestly. ]
I'm only stating the truth. Your hard work shows in your performance and I think your fans will love and appreciate your dedication.
I'll withhold judgement until I've seen it for myself, but I feel it's safe to say that you should just continue what you're doing.
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sub: ACK PRACTICE BRB
you'll do just fine!
thanks akaashi i'm glad you think so! sometimes it's hard to know what people outside my circle are saying so it's always nice to have an outsider's perspective!
anyway gotta go back to practice for a few hours, but you should come see the rehearsal then! we're stopping by in two days at one! see you there!
[About three hours later the paperwork will be sent to him.]
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re: ACK PRACTICE BRB
That's true. If you'd like, I wouldn't mind giving you feedback on your future performances.
I look forward to it.
[ and that's it, that's all he sends. but he does show up to rehearsal as promised, definitely not for any reasons other than the fact that bokuto asked him to come. he stands near the back by the cameras where the stage director is sitting, out of the way but with a good view. ]
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So even though Kuroo told him repeatedly that just because he had 'bonded' with Akaashi over liking owls, he shouldn't expect too much. It didn't help the small squeeze of disappointment when he didn't see Akaashi's face among the workers who were readying the stage.
Since he'd been to this stage before, it was easy enough to get used to it again, it only taking the first few steps into the song before he fell into the flow of it. Even if he was an idiot, as Kuroo would fondly remind him, at least his body seemed to be smart. Well, unless he got hung up on a particular move, but that had only happened once on TV and it had only endeared people to him as he had laughed about it for months afterwards.
People who didn't know much about him might call him a natural born performer, but for Bokuto, it was more a relentless drive to get everything right and perfect. To become better and better until even old grandmas in the countryside knew who he was.
After a few rounds of practice, he sat down at the side of the stage, feet dangling, guzzling down water, still looking around hopefully. Maybe he should stop one of the stage hands to ask-]
Hey, hey-
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he decides to congratulate him during the break, grabbing a towel on the way just in time for bokuto to stop him. he blinks for a moment in surprise before offering the towel. ]
Good job today.
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[Bokuto's face broke out into a delighted grin, before he realized what the other man was holding. With a small nod of thanks, he took it from him, wiping at his face as he spoke, so some of the words were probably lost and garbled.]
When did you get here? Did you see me perform? What did you think?!
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[ he pauses when one of the assistants comes by to ask him a few questions and then joins bokuto in sitting on the stage. ]
I saw. You've been practicing lot. Your movements are much more polished compared to the video you showed me a few days ago.
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[Slightly despairing, Bokuto watched at the other man become swarmed by other assistants, impressed despite himself. He'd been in the business long enough to know that so many people stopping by to ask Akaashi for direction meant Akaashi was highly capable and intelligent. It just meant he was all the more curious to hear his opinion.]
You're pretty popular, huh?
[He said it with a small grin, nudging Akaashi with his shoulders before beaming at the observation. Most people would call it a compliment, but from Akaashi it just sounded like a fact. He liked it.]
Yeah! It's been nonstop which is why I haven't been able to email! Texting is faster.
[It came out as a slight whine.]
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[ he didn't expect so many of the assistants to consult him, but most of them were new faces so akaashi assumes they just needed some extra advice. he wouldnt really consider himself as particularly intelligent or popular, but he does admit to being capable at least. he has to be in order to maintain his status as the youngest producer. ]
So the truth comes out.
[ this whole thing was just a ploy to get him to give bokuto his number. of course. despite what he says, there's an amused look on his face as he takes the nudging. ]
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You'd never disturb me Akaashi, so next time sit in the front row!
[Though the moment was broken as soon as Akaashi had caught onto him, and he jerked away slightly with a small noise of panic and surprise.]
It's the truth! I was going to send you videos of owls being awesome and cute but that's not business and I didn't want to get you in trouble!
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I'll remember that next time.
[ there's a small, amused huff at bokuto's panic, shaking his head. ]
I don't have anyone checking my email, Bokuto-san.
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