[back to his electric piano, makoto dusts off the top where the buttons are. it's not that he has to consider the answer, but admitting to himself that it makes him happy makes him think that he's got to go along with it--to pursue that dream.]
[he's quiet throughout the song until the very end, and he speaks to the piano when he's done]
This one's yours. You're passionate about important things, confident, and you never lose sight of what you want even if you make mistakes along the way. You always go forward. I wanted to capture that bright energy in you.
[makoto starts playing from this point again, until the end. so rin can hear what he means. find himself in the song, the way makoto thinks he sees rin in it.]
[if it's bright energy Makoto sees in Rin, he'll see it fairly brimming back up from where Rin just tried to dampen it; the tide swells higher in Rin as the notes spiral up and around and always forward, like chasing something through a windstorm]
[it's beautiful, it's for him, and he loves it. but it's Makoto that needs his own music the most -- and as much as Rin wants to clap and cheer, and let the atmosphere of the room settle somewhere warm and comfortable, Makoto's got him pegged. he never loses sight of what he wants, and he moves ahead, always, ever forward]
[the last of those notes fade, and Rin's reaching out again, hand resting on the piano, not quite touching Makoto's still fingers]
Isn't that what parents want most, in the end?
[not all parents, maybe, but parents that love their kids -- and as strict as the Tachibanas have been, as much responsibility as they've loaded on their only child, Rin doesn't see a lack of love in this household. if anything, maybe too much of it, in both directions (and Rin can understand that, too)]
For you to be happy.
[a pause, and then:]
If I ask you write me another song, you'll keep composing, won't you?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[his cousin has called it out before; the problem here is not that there's a lack of love in makoto's family, but rather miscommunication. makoto isn't particularly well-known for knowing how to express himself in a direct, straight-forward way. in the same way, he learnt that from someone, and his parents are the models he followed growing up.]
[makoto smiles at rin]
How many songs do you want, enough for an album?
[he snorts, feeling better--feeling lighter, his chest warm, with the tug to his wrist. but in turn, he puts his hands on rin's shoulders and makes the other sit back down again on the bed]
Hold on, listen to this one. I've been working on it for a while too.
[returning to the piano, makoto plays another, having found his confidence in playing.]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[at that, Rin laughs, noisy and resounding as the previous notes]
Now you're just looking for compliments, oi... I definitely want vocals on my album, with a voice like that! [and although they typically speak in Japanese with each other, Rin cuts into abrupt English, to declare] I want the total package! [and back to Japanese] Got it, got it? So do your best, maestro.
[he leans back on his elbows on the bed, nodding as though he's said something profound. he hasn't, but confidence looks good on Makoto, and makes him feel lighter, too -- younger, stupider, sillier]
[it's energizing, to hear the harmony of someone's dreams]
Oi, what'd you stop for?
Edited 2017-05-08 03:18 (UTC)
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[and nods, taking rin seriously, and picking up again from where he stopped before. he's quiet and offers no commentary, so that rin can enjoy the song since he seems to like it a lot.]
[it's only when it reaches the end, that he wonders, determination in his voice despite the shyness in his body language]
...maybe I should use my YouTube channel to upload content after all?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[while Makoto plays, Rin lets his eyes close, feels content -- soon he's not just leaning back on his shoulders, but flopped on the bed. his hands go behind his head and he's enjoying the music like he does in his own room, ear buds in. when it stops and Makoto speaks again, Rin only opens one eye at him, doesn't bother sitting up]
That's a great idea. You need a cool username, though -- what is it now?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[makoto, for his part, grabs rin's foot by the ankle and pushes it down so it's not antagonising his knee any further. his smile is whimsical, considering, thinking...]
How about I play you the song I composed for you?
[diverting the topic? hell yeah]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[Rin huffs, because now he has to get out of his comfortable recline to right some fool's mistake. he rolls off, turning the piano back on -- and taking a seat where Makoto was]
Did it go like --
[MA - RY - HAD - A LIT - TUL - LAMB; LIT - TUL LAMB, LIT-TUL LAMB???]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[makoto is about to start laughing, but instead approaches the piano and stands besides rin. he adds a second tone on the higher pitch end of the piano, mirroring the basics notes rin is playing.]
[and, he accommodates for the occasion:]
Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb, her fleece was white as snow. [he stops, to adjust rin's hands, guiding them himself.] Everywhere that Mary went, Mary went, Mary went-- ah, I don't think I remember how it follows...
[but makoto's more adept and sly than he seems, and just as easy starts playing a new song, not really asking rin to move away or anything.]
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Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[instead of answering, he begins playing again.]
[he's quiet throughout the song until the very end, and he speaks to the piano when he's done]
This one's yours. You're passionate about important things, confident, and you never lose sight of what you want even if you make mistakes along the way. You always go forward. I wanted to capture that bright energy in you.
[makoto starts playing from this point again, until the end. so rin can hear what he means. find himself in the song, the way makoto thinks he sees rin in it.]
... It makes me happy to do this.
[together, with the song's end]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[it's beautiful, it's for him, and he loves it. but it's Makoto that needs his own music the most -- and as much as Rin wants to clap and cheer, and let the atmosphere of the room settle somewhere warm and comfortable, Makoto's got him pegged. he never loses sight of what he wants, and he moves ahead, always, ever forward]
[the last of those notes fade, and Rin's reaching out again, hand resting on the piano, not quite touching Makoto's still fingers]
Isn't that what parents want most, in the end?
[not all parents, maybe, but parents that love their kids -- and as strict as the Tachibanas have been, as much responsibility as they've loaded on their only child, Rin doesn't see a lack of love in this household. if anything, maybe too much of it, in both directions (and Rin can understand that, too)]
For you to be happy.
[a pause, and then:]
If I ask you write me another song, you'll keep composing, won't you?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[Rin suddenly smiles, all bright and sharp like summer sun, and grabs up Makoto's hand again -- this time by the wrist, tugging, tugging]
I liked it a lot, so I want another, alright?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[makoto smiles at rin]
How many songs do you want, enough for an album?
[he snorts, feeling better--feeling lighter, his chest warm, with the tug to his wrist. but in turn, he puts his hands on rin's shoulders and makes the other sit back down again on the bed]
Hold on, listen to this one. I've been working on it for a while too.
[returning to the piano, makoto plays another, having found his confidence in playing.]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
...you think my singing is alright, too?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
Now you're just looking for compliments, oi... I definitely want vocals on my album, with a voice like that! [and although they typically speak in Japanese with each other, Rin cuts into abrupt English, to declare] I want the total package! [and back to Japanese] Got it, got it? So do your best, maestro.
[he leans back on his elbows on the bed, nodding as though he's said something profound. he hasn't, but confidence looks good on Makoto, and makes him feel lighter, too -- younger, stupider, sillier]
[it's energizing, to hear the harmony of someone's dreams]
Oi, what'd you stop for?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
Got it.
[and nods, taking rin seriously, and picking up again from where he stopped before. he's quiet and offers no commentary, so that rin can enjoy the song since he seems to like it a lot.]
[it's only when it reaches the end, that he wonders, determination in his voice despite the shyness in his body language]
...maybe I should use my YouTube channel to upload content after all?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
That's a great idea. You need a cool username, though -- what is it now?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[he turns off the piano, settles for turning on the stool to face rin]
You'll laugh. MXKXT, basically. I couldn't think of anything else when I first made it.
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[poor Makoto, Rin's face lights up in glee: it is truly an embarrassing goldmine he's just stumbled across]
Like some girl's J-Pop group -- !
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
Look, I'm a big fan of Miyavi and his stylistic choices. I guess some of his cool vibes passed on to me when I was fourteen.
[a sheepish rub of his nose with a finger, but he's smiling nonetheless]
...I never thought too much about it.
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[and Rin lifts a foot, nudging at Makoto's knee with a heel, like he typically does with Sousuke. nudge, nudge]
Well?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
How about I play you the song I composed for you?
[diverting the topic? hell yeah]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[waggles his ankle in Makoto's grip, but not with very much effort, until Makoto drops it of his own accord]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
I guess if you aren't interested...
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[have a few more obnoxious kicks to your knee!!! excuse him!!! he will not be denied?]
That's what you invited me for!
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[he waves it off, standing up and away from the kicks]
I will tell you that it's a pretty nice song. Too bad, right?
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
Did it go like --
[MA - RY - HAD - A LIT - TUL - LAMB; LIT - TUL LAMB, LIT-TUL LAMB???]
Re: 5/3 sing us a song pianochan sing us a song 2nite
[and, he accommodates for the occasion:]
Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb, her fleece was white as snow. [he stops, to adjust rin's hands, guiding them himself.] Everywhere that Mary went, Mary went, Mary went-- ah, I don't think I remember how it follows...
[but makoto's more adept and sly than he seems, and just as easy starts playing a new song, not really asking rin to move away or anything.]
[quietly,] Now, this one...
[it's the one he had written for rin]