muse reawakens;

[secretsymphony]

I generally don't even like J-pop, but here you go and find a completely unrelated song that still manages to make you think of me... I'd have preferred if you'd remembered me, listening to Katie Melua or Teresa Teng, but what can a muse do? Here I am and I'm not going to throw a fit at the gist of a plan that you have for me. It sounds like a nice challenge - that we maybe bring a little jazz to the Wild West.

My only condition is that I won't be going alone.

Comments

[yearnsforfeathers]

What song made her think of you?

[secretsymphony]

A song by Eiko Shimamiya. Oujiyo. Do you know it?

[yearnsforfeathers]

I have heard some of her music, but I can't recall that song specifically. She has a lovely voice, doesn't she?

[secretsymphony]

It's very refined. Not shrill in the least. Now that my mun is listening to more songs by her, I suppose I could get used to it.

[yearnsforfeathers]

Mine listens to Kalafina quite often, but not the more recent albums. I far prefer it to my roommate's constant repetition of Babymetal. If I have to listen to "I want Chocolate" for too much longer, I fear we may be short a cast member for the 100th celebrations.

[secretsymphony]

Oh, yes! You're a Takarazuka actress, right? I don't know how I could forget - I can always pick out a Takarasienne, even in a large crowd.

[yearnsforfeathers]

Yes, I am. I am a member of Yukigumi.

[Blush]

It is always nice to meet someone who is fond of the Revue. Can I ask, how can you pick a Takarisienne out of a crowd? Are we truly so distinctive?

[secretsymphony]

Look at it this way, it's like picking out a purebred horse among wild pintos. Does that make sense?

[yearnsforfeathers]

It makes sense to me if you were to see a Takarisienne onstage alongside someone who was not a member of the Revue, but to simply pick a face from the crowd? I did not think we were so distinctive. That is truly an impressive skill. I am flattered.

[secretsymphony]

I think it has something to do with your training? I've got vocal training and no matter where I go, I'll always be a singer. You've got training as an actress - so that's the air you'll emit regardless of where you are and regardless of the people you're among.

[yearnsforfeathers]

[Nod.]

Mm. That makes sense. We do always take care to display a certain poise and attitude when in public. That might be part of it.

[secretsymphony]

I'd imagine so, yes [A beat.] What is Yukigumi working on right now? I've been somewhat out of the loop lately with all my travelling to America.

[nomorefeathers]

Who are you planning on bringing with you then?

[secretsymphony]

I've got my eyes set on you, Miyaki-san.

[nomorefeathers]

I can't decide if I should be flattered or worried.

[secretsymphony]

Probably a bit of both. You'd be a space traveller and a pioneer. We both would be.

[nomorefeathers]

Sounds very science fiction-y. Not usually my genre.

[secretsymphony]

Did anyone ever tell you to branch out?

[nomorefeathers]

You, just now.

I'm not saying it's a terrible idea.

[secretsymphony]

It could be an adventure. I like adventures, don't you, Miyaki-san?

[nomorefeathers]

Well, it depends on the adventure. But I'll admit this one is intriguing to say the least.

[secretsymphony]

Me and you. A theatre. Dancing and jazz. Almost sounds like the components of a romantic novel.

[nomorefeathers]

Well, I am good at the illusions of romance.

[secretsymphony]

You are. [She falls quiet for a long moment.] I suppose the illusion is easier. It has the potential to hurt less.

[nomorefeathers]

Well. [A pause of her own] I've not had much experience with the reality.