Mistaken Identity- Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The van finally came to a stop. I looked outside the window and noticed that we were outside of the Johnny’s building. I got down from the van and they led me inside. I saw many people bowed their heads to me, well to Arashi. I even got in without a pass. I guess she got along with anyone.

I followed Arashi to their dressing room. I sat down in a chair and Arashi placed their things on the huge table. I sighed. I didn’t even want to be in their dressing room in the first place. I know it’s a dream for every Arashi fan but I knew that my true identity might be revealed while I was there.

I heard someone knocking on the door. I looked around to see all the members were preoccupied with something. I got up and answered the door.

“Naoko-chan! It’s great to see you!” I looked down to see a small boy in front of me. I bent down and patted his head. “Nice to see you too. Um..” I stopped. I didn’t want to ask his name straightforwardly.

“Hamada Makoto.” I nodded my head and said. “Gomen ne. There are so many names that I have to remember.” He seemed disappointed. I felt sad and I didn’t like when I upset people. I patted his head again and said. “Next time, I’ll make sure that I know your name.” He gave me a big smile and walked inside the dressing room.

“Arashi-sempai, you have to meet Shinchi-sensei in Dance Room A.” They looked at him and nodded their heads. Makoto-kun left and I looked at Nino.

“You can stay here or talk with the people in the building. You always do that when you’re here. The dressing room will be unlocked. I’ll be back soon and remember that I need to talk to you.” He walked out of the door. I was left alone in Arashi’s dressing room.

After a few minutes in Arashi’s dressing room, I was bored. I decided that I’ll roam around the building.

I walked passed people and they gave me big smiles. I smiled back to them and I looked at the posters that was placed around the building. Most of them were concert and drama posters. I sighed. There was nothing else to do.

I wasn’t like my sister. My sister liked to talk to me constantly. I was always shy and quiet. I can start a conversation but I’m not confident in my talking. I would always stutter. Naoko would always talk for me.

I found a balcony that was outside. It had a bench and a fantastic view of the city. I sighed and sat down. I didn’t even notice that someone else was also sitting there.

“Naoko-chan, nice to see you again.” I turned my head to see an old man sitting beside me. I was startled and I said. “Gomen. I’ll go somewhere else.” I got up and he said in a gentle voice. “No, it’s okay. Don’t you remember this is our hang-out spot?” I nodded my head and I looked away from him. “Gomen, I’ve been..forgetting things easily.”

“It’s okay. I love introducing myself.” He giggled and I looked up.

“I’m the world famous Johnny-san.” The old man said and I gasped. Then I had shivers down my spine.