Nami's Note: This translation is for any body that wants to read manga. Don't redistribute this translation for your site, commercial use, or anything I consider inappropriate. If you like this story, you could be supporting the author by buying this manga^-^ "Love Love Shock" is copyrighted to Kurahashi Erika and Shueisha. Signs: (THINKING) [ACTION] ***** = change in time or place Love Love Shock chapter 1 If I could see you again, this time I will risk my life for this love. Mayuka: This is so regrettable!! Now all 20 auditions are wiped out. Mei: I'm the one that didn't make it. [They are walking down the street after the audition.] Mayuka: You seriously want to be a singer, don't you!? Mei!! Let's put in more effort for this!! Mei: That's what you say, but if I get into the entertainment world then you might be able to meet an idol. Is that it? Mayuka: What are you talking about!? Mei: (I knew it.) (Being a singer has been my dream since when I was a little kid, but before that I would like to see that person.) *Mei's flash back* Azusa: You don't have a eraser? Here, I'll give you half of mine. When I was in Gr. 7 at the summer school course for the cram school, the guy I sat beside only once. Even after the summer vacation was over, I would secretly visit his school. Every time I saw him, I liked him more and more. Then after that... *end of flash back* Mayuka: And mainly, I heard you talked about your brcken heart from two years ago, at the audition interview! Are you dumb!? You got to show more of your enthusiasm or your motivation! Mei: That wasn't a brocken heart... Mayuka: Wha? Mei: THAT is not considered as being dumped!! Mayuka: How exactly get dumped? Mei: I can't say... Mayuka: But soon after that he transferred didn't he? It's a waste of time thinking about someone you can't meet! More importantly, reach for your star! I've already applied for your next audition!! Mei: Don't just decide one's life!! Mayuka: This one's amazing! The best business industry, Earth Production's star audition 99'. The succesful candidate will debut immediately! In addition to that, 'Sonic Boom' will come as guests for the final!! Mei: 'Snack bar'? Mayuka: That joke is just not right. 'Sonic Boom'!! You don't know them!? A new band with three guys in their teens. Mei: Well recently, I've been listening only to girls songs. Mayuka: Oh, right there! On that big TV screen! Mei: (If I could meet you again this time...) Mayuka! What's that vocal's name!? Full name. Mayuka: What? Oh, it's Azusa. I think his last name was... Mei: Miura... Azusa...? Mayuka: Oh yah, 'Miura'. And how do you know this? Mei: (I found him...) *Mei's flash back* Mei: Miura kun, please accept this. [Valentine's day.] Azusa: Wha? [Mei cough really hard and that scares Azusa.] Mei: Sorry um ha ha ha... We go to different schools but we went to the same summer school course for the cram school. I'm Natsukawa. Azusa: ? [He doesn't remember.] Mei: I didn't talk much but since then I... Azusa: Excuse me but I don't have any intrest in going out with a GUY. (This is kind of scary.) [A rock falls on Mei's head.] *end of flash back* I think he really thought I was a guy. I was a little taller than him. And on top of that, I sounded like a guy coz I was sick!! I should've at least wore my uniform! A person I never thought I'd meet. Mei: Mayuka! I will risk my life for my next audition! Mayuka: What!? Mei: (Now, just by looing at his face, my heart is beating fast. My feeling hasn't changed a bit from two years ago.) ***** At Mei's home TV: Next we have Sonic Boom, their first appearence on our show. Since their debut, within two months their song ranked first on the hit chart! They are now one of the top artists. Mei: (I've just realized a major question... Why is he in the entertainment world!? Now that think of it, I don't know anything about Miura kun... Oh well. He's so cool, good voice too. I guess he's voice changed. I'm happy, he had a same dream as I do. To be a singer.) ***** A the Karaoke Mayuka: 8 hours please Mei: !!! ~~~ Mayuka: [takes the chcolate away from Mei] What are you eating? No sweets, you'll get fat! ~~~ After that, thanks to Mayuka's strict training, I have safely passed the test for a demo tape and the qualifying round. After that some how, I passed the interview and like a miracle, I am participating in the final. ***** At the E. K. Hall Mei: (Oh no, I'm nervous and my legs are shaking! I don't have any confidence. But! I can't just lose right here! They say that Miura kun will come as a guest today. I have to give it all I've got! In the mean time, I will go to the wash room!!) [She's praying and she bumps into someone.] Ah... [His drink spills on Mei's skirt.] Mei: Oh no my skirt!!) Guy Sorry! Your clothes... Mei: What do I do? The audition is starting in any minute!) Um I'm... Guy: Sorry... Are you going to audition? Uh oh, I ruined your clothes... Mei: (Miura kun!) Azusa: Hello? Mei: (Wow it's really him. He looks older but he's face is the same as then.) Azusa: Is anything wrong? Mei: Oh nothing! That's tea isn't it? Azusa: Yah. Mei: The stain doesn't really stand out on this outfit and if I dry it with the dryer, then I think it'll be ok. Azusa: Here use this, you don't have to give it back. [Hands her his towel.] Well good luck. Mei: Mi... Mura kun! I've come all the way here to meet you! [Crying] Azusa: Oh so you're JUST a fan. Mei: (What?) Azusa: With that kind of spirit, you will fall for sure. Mei: (What's that suppose to mean!!) [Mad] (JUST a fan!? This isn't a joke! He doesn't remember me!) ***** Announcer: Next we have entry #5 Natsukawa Mei san in Gr.9 Mei: (I will show you how serious I am. Someday, I will tell you how I feel!) Eiji: Wow she has a really good voice. ***** Announcer: Now, all the songs of the 12 participants have been completed. If any of the judges have a question to ask, please do so now. Man: Now, this question is for everyone. I realize that you are all here to be a singer. But before you debut as a singer, there are chances that you might make your appearence in a play. In the play even if there is kiss scene or even if you get a disliked role, will you be able to handle it well? Shouta: Boss. Asking an indecent question like that again. [Laughing] Azusa: Exactly. Mei: (Kiss... Are they telling me to say about it in front of Miura kun!?) Participant 1: I will do my best. Participant 2: I will do anything to be a singer! Announcer: Next, #5. [Azusa is starring at Mei.] Mei: (Miura kun. He's looking this way.) I... I can't do it. I only want to say 'love' to the person I truly love. Even if it's acting. [There are whispers] Shouta: She was looking at you whenshe said it. She's probably your fan. [Talking to Azusa.] Azusa: (I've seen her some where.) ?: Sonic Boom, please stand by. Eiji: Coming. Let's go guys. ***** On stage Announcer: Today the Sonic Boom has come to support the audition! While the judges are having their final meeting, please have fun listening to their songs. Mei: (I messed up... Even if it was a lie, I should've said 'I can do it'. It sounded like I was against the boss' question. Am I dumb or what? This is the only audition I have to be in the same office as Miura kun.) Riko: They are so cool, Sonic Boom! I'm a big fan! Mei: Oh, right. (I think her name was Sakuragi Riko, she was really good too... Oh no I feel like I'm not going to make it.) *Mei's flash back* Azusa: You will fall for sure. *end of flash back* Mei: (God) ***** Announcer: Thank you for waiting, it seems like we have the result. This is it Machii san. Announcer 2: That's right. Only one in all the 30 000 subscribers across the country. Announer: Now I will announce, 28th Earth Production Star audition 99' in the category for woman vocal, the winner is entry #6, Sakuragi Riko san!! [Mei is stunned.] Riko: I can't believe it. Announcer: Now we would like to end this audition. Mei: (This is the end? When will I meet Miura kun again?) Azusa: I'm sorry about it. I told you. Mei: (I regret, I regret it!) [Runs off] Azusa: Hey!? Mei: (I don't want to end it right here!! There is no way!!) Please wait!! [on stage speaking through the micro phone.] Judge1: What's going on? The audition is finished. Judge2: It's the fifth girl. Mei: I haven't gave up yet!! I am risking my life for this audition! (Even if I confessed my love 1 million times to Miura kun now, it wouldn't happen. I have to be closer to him.) Someday, I will become a singer and out run the Sonic Boom. Eiji: Hey hey, for real? We're being told. Souta: Yah but I liked it. Well I'll go up there too. Eiji: Hey, Shouta!? ***** On stage Shouta: Here, give me the mike? Boss! I like this kind of girl! Let's accept her too!! C'mon. Boss: oh all right. Mei: (I passed?) Azusa: I'll take back what I said. I heard your proclamation of war loud and clear. You've got a good spirit. Mei: (That's right, I would never give up on my dream nor my love.) ***** And few days later, I moved in to the Earth Production dormitory! Idols under 16 who belongs to the Earth Production lives here. Mei: (it looks like a normal mansion... From now on, this is my home.) Lady: I suppose you are Natsukawa Mei san. Your things have arrived already. Your room number is 12, it's a room for two. Your room mate Sakuragi Riko san arrived just yesterday too. Mei: ! ady: People from the company will arrive at around lunch. Until then, you might want to clean up your room. Here's your key. Mei: Thank you. (Good thing that I already know that person (Riko).) Right, room #12... Azusa: That looks heavy. Mei: No I'm fine... Mi... Miura kun!? Azusa: I heard about you from my manager. I live here too in room #6 with Eiji. Mei: (What!?) Really? Azusa: I'll be looking forward to your debut. It won't happen for some time though. Well I have to go to work, so bye. Mei: (This is like a dream. From now I can be this much closer to him.) ***** At room #12 Riko: Welcome! You're Natsukawa san? Mei: Yup. Riko: Since I just came here yesterday, it's still messy, sorry. Let's be good friends Mei san. Mei: (Wow she seems nice.) Yah me too. Riko: I'd like to say that, but this stink. Mei: (Huh?) Riko: I thought I'd have a room of my own! This is so not funny. You're such an annoyance. My life as an artiste which started like this is still filled with uneasiness.