Jing-Li is a sort after musician in Japan, with him being able to play ancient instruments from stringed ones like the Konghou to the Biwa and the Koto, he also can play various flutes from bamboo ones to more modern metal one. Musicians have also been told he can play the Clavichord, Harpsichord and piano.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡg9DBdzC9S6
One afternoon when Jing is in Tokyo, he is approached by a nervous young man who just stands for a moment in front of him, then bows and asks in a quiet voice, “Are you the famous Jing-Li?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoo1G9Qbq3
Because of the wind blowing through the trees the Dragon is unable to hear most of what the young man had said and replies, “Pardon, dear boy?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡzsCHIO6ExA
The young man clears his throat and repeats his question in a slightly louder voice and watches the god smile as he replies, “Yes, I am.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡEOKiqXR27J
“I am so pleased to find you... I have tried calling your phone but got no answer,” says the young man performing another bow.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9I8xJPHA08
“Oh was that this morning?” Jing asks folding his arm.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡDAAfij4oYC
The man replies with a few nods and Dragon continues, “Ah sorry I was flying around and my phone is on silent,” pulling his mobile out from the left inside pocket of his long black coat. “Oops it’s still on silent.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCqJUQHMSO
“I too forget to turn it off after I’ve been to a recording studio or a gig,” says the young man performing another bow.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡw2wEAguhQu
Jing gives him a smile and asks, “Ah you're a musician?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡpu40JmjOLh
“I am,” replies the man performing deep bow, “Forgive me allow me to introduce myself Takahashi Akira and my stage name is Kaminari.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKUQuOGbAz
“Huh? Kaminari, wait your band name is Yami right?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07BwLbMftD
The young man bows a few time and replies, “That’s right.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡKS7OTRbcFX
“Ah now I know who you are, and I’m right you’ve not been around for long?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5IoVccCoN
“Yes that's right, we’re coming up to our first anniversary and we are without our flute player as he’s got a bad throat.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡcoUOVG0HWt
“Congratulations and oh I’m sorry to hear that, dear boy... Ah you would like me to play instead? Jing asks pointing a hand towards his chest.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡlGmsvfjHrY
Takahashi-san performs a deep bow and replies, “Yes, please... If you’re free tonight?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡEW4mk0zxDX
The Dragon checks the calendar on his mobile and asks, “What time?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡlPlfDgWDYS
“We will be at the venue for seventeen hundred, to give us plenty of time to get changed, put makeup on and hair done, the show will start at nineteen hundred.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jztM5I5Ma
“I can be there for around eighteen hundred?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4q69Nr9mYM
“Yes that’s fine. Oh I’d better tell you where we are,” says the lad with an easy laugh.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjCFzgWwTV
“That would help, dear boy,” replies Jing patting him on the arm.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1fYu13d7P
“We’re at Yellow Vision.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡocgvl4WvqU
“Right, see you at eighteen hundred.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLeUrOaok4
Takahashi-san performs a deep bow before he turns around and trots off down the street.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡjI5zHzAKNI
Jing sees he disappears into a small cafe and he is about to carry on when it dawns on him, he does not know any of the bands music, he checks his mobile to see the young man has sent him an email, but there is no link or attachment, just the message he left on the answering machine. “Ah?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbURGgVCMm
A maid is passing the door of the cafe when it begins to open all by itself and a few seconds later a tall beautiful Dragon enters, dressed like he has just stepped out of a Visual kei band, with his long coat, knee length boots and a white shirt with lace running down the centre of it.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡx48MYzA9XU
He places his long golden fringe behind his pointed ears and gives her a half smile.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡdgDiPkSq5F
The girl watches the god’s cat-like eyes begin to look around which makes her ask, “Are you looking for someone?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8GQ3yxkua6
“I am... Ah I’ve spotted him,” replies the Dragon, winking his left eye at her before he continues over to a table with five men sat around it towards the back of the cafe.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡQHaYu9y4iv
Takahashi-san practically chokes on his tea when he sees the beautiful god is approaching his table, he stands up so quickly the chair falls over and he squeaks, “Jing!”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡYvLCOBWG22
The other four lads also rise in shock and they all perform deep bows.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbIdegKzKU
“Hey I just realised how can I play for you, when I don’t know your music.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBCQA608bi
All the young men look up at him in shock and one of them asks, “Really, you’ve heard none of it?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaOqMC1Ij4
This makes Jing laugh and reply, “What I mean is, with the amount of music I deal with... It’s hard to remember if I have or not.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡLGfuTuLE3w
“Oh I understand. Please sit and we will play you some,” says a young man dressed in a red jacket, black shirt and jeans, opening his laptop. “I’m Haru, vocalist.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡzJ8cAJjARu
“Nice to meet you,” replies Jing giving him a nod.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡSwEHWqkX9E
Then another lad offers the god his seat and Jing gives him a nod before he sits down to listen to the music through a pair of headphones.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1UkhoeLaTP
The band watch him start to tap his long claws on the table in time with the music and he also closes his eyes.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsyOF9xYJp
A few minutes later his taps the touchpad to stop the music playing, then removes the headphones and says, “Yes, now I know your music. I have listened to it quite a bit. You’re very good.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCV6jRxDPG
This makes all the young men blush and say all at once, “Thank you.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRBD80RUaL
Jing puts up his left index finger to indicate wait a minute, then reaches into the right inside pocket of his coat to pull out a small wooden flute and says, “This might not be in the right key, however, I believe your flute player played something like this?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQeiFTrcRb
When he starts to produce a few quick notes everyone in the cafe stop what they are doing and look over.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkNyq6pYKf
The band cannot believe what they are hearing, he is playing the exact piece of music they would like him to play tonight without a single music sheet in front of him.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡE36gGfgxar
When he finishes everyone gives him a clap and the Dragon rises slightly to perform a few bows. Then he notices all the lads are just staring at him which makes him ask, “Was that not right?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡjThxcXqEai
They all shake their heads and Takahashi-san replies, “That was perfect and it’s one of the tunes we would like you to play tonight.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡPMCCk3JK1u
“Ah you were all shocked, right?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGx6WdmcLw
All the man give him a nod and Haru says, “You’re amazing.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡD4pVCCT3g3
“Aww thanks and please just let me know of the others you would like me to play.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5QYIb1rV3
“Of course,” he replies, placing two fingers on the trackpad to scroll the tracks down until he finds the right one and clicks on it to highlight it. copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVJt1FHoSt
Jing places the headphones back on, then clicks the play button and listens.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡUwyksaWldd
The band watch him place his fingers over the holes on the flute as he works out the notes and seems to tilt his head to one side.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzifx0rysm
Jing removes the left headphone from his ear and says, “Ah I am hearing some notes I cannot do on this one, however I do own a few metal flutes, I’ll bring some with me tonight and let you all choose one.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡBoikSk0AIT
All the lads nod and Haru selects the next song.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3CpBWRLTdZ
The moment the Dragon hears it he smiles and says, “This is one of my favourites.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CypS5qjDS
This makes the band very happy and they all give him excited smiles.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfhYAaiBK1
“Is that everything?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNDTpALauZ
“Yes,” replies Haru with a few nods.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ACIZuNpOr
“Cool, right I’ll see you all tonight,” says Jing as he sets the headphones down on the table. “Sorry I cannot stop any longer, I have a meeting to get to.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡivGAthLMSv
“That’s all right,” replies Takahashi-san giving him a warm smile.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡNmjrfI21Tw
Jing rises he gives them all a nod then heads out of the cafe.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ037DL68zwW
The band all sit back down and start to praise Akira for finding him so quickly.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0PrGqVYbIQ
The young man just rubs the back of his head and replies, “I just happen to see him walking along the street.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwc0XsJ0tD
“It was just shear look,” says Haru patting his friends back.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuHE7sKg2h
All the other band members nod in agreement and they all carry on chatting.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡc26EJwAHIi
Later that evening the band arrive at Yellow Vision they are all doing a sound check when Jing walks on to the stage, “Evening lads,” he says giving them a wave.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpOJpMb9NF
They all bow and reply, “Good evening.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡNkauYiXJyZ
The Dragon flips out the bottom of his coat before he crouches setting a case down on the floor and says, “Choose.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0L17qLD0sl
Haru and Akira walk over to him just as he opens the lid to reveal three flutes two all sliver ones, but they notice one of them has gold keys and the last one is purple with silver keys.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0L8JbUVkI
“Ooh I like the purple one,” says Haru pointing a hand towards it.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡB72MC04zKD
Jing lifts out each section of flue and places them together. “Let’s see if it sounds right,” he says as he rises.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡyKoARPlvPO
Akira leads over to a microphone which lies on the left side of the stage and the Dragon starts to play one of their tunes just as their producer walks in.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8OCgyNbu8
She just places her hands over mouth in shock and mutters, “Amazing.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡU5gWRSXWrH
The vocalist walks over to her and asks, “Do you know who he is?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0sYBjNWPD
“I do, he’s Jing-Li. How on earth did you get hold of him at such short notice?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡKGMzi376eB
Haru goes on to explain making the lady look to Akira all stunned, she shakes her head in disbelieve and mutters again, “Amazing.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9Hu5zn3vP
When she sees the attractive god is walking over to them she blushes and places her fits over her mouth.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5Qd4rwSol
“Jing, please allow me to introduce you to Kimura Yuzuki, our producer.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡw91iIklPrA
“Ah it is nice to meet you my dear.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡrFJ8aOIySd
The moment the lady hears his soft voice she is rendered speechless, she just looks up at him and squeaks.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDjdQoFmh3
This makes the Dragon laugh and whisper in the young man’s ear, “Sorry I always do this to women.... I shouldn’t be so dashing.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡINcK5U5qKw
Haru giggles and whispers, “She’ll calm down in a mo.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bcKknz2Vr
Jing nods then says, “How’s about we do a song together?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡgj4AxVZchg
“Yeah let’s do that,” replies Haru with a sharp nod.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡf03sL9nQA7
The producer watches the god walk over to the microphone and sees the vocalist informs the rest of the band, then they start to play first. She is shocked when she hears the flute come in without a single nod from Haru. This just makes her think they must have been over it already as he is playing it perfectly.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBjzlEWUGR
Five minutes later the piece of music comes to an end and the band give Jing a clap making him bow and reply, “Aww thanks. I take it I’m not going to be on all the time?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXaryImxUE
Haru shakes his head then shows him the list of songs they are going to play. The god sees he has highlighted the flute ones in bright yellow.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaERCp00gB
“I see you need me on after the first song for two songs, then I don’t need to come again until the sixth song onwards.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Ccrby58sM
“You’ve got it,” replies the vocalist giving him a nod and a smile.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPKagiSCPN
“Cool, let’s practice the routine.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡgDXVvAlwAB
The young man nods and he goes on to inform the band.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Iej9qRfyk
The producer is just amazed he knows every song and plays them without a single mistake, plus she never thought he would put so much emotion into them. It just makes her think, he must be at heart a very passionate man. Little does she know he is just mimicking how the real flute player plays them.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2xaMIq4A3U
Once they have gone over it a few times they all head backstage where they are met by another band, who are excited to see the Dragon.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkxlf3WBzx
“Oh my goodness I didn’t know you guys were playing here too,” he says giving one of them a hug.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGfq0pQREp
Akira gasps and mutters to Haru, “That's Mayonaka.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGWmsFNxgQ
“No way! Haru gasps watching the god give each of the three members a hug.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEaZZq2W1B
“Why are you here?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡteiIFi7vaM
Jing goes on to explain to the vocalist who waves to the other band and replies a few minutes later, “Aww that is so sweet of you.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmtRJWxwtN
“I like to play.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVrxVrYXn0
“Ooh would you be able to play for us towards the end of the month?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQeSyTaGpk
Jing checks his calendar on his mobile and replies, “Yep I’m free.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡtkHWcqSJXm
“Cool I’ll contact you later with dates and times.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkhXRcoQaL
“Nice one Yuki and later.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKC4CaYMRn
“Yeah later and have fun.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kHPhTg9Dd
“Will do,” replies Jing leaning down so the vocalist can give him another hug. Then heads into the other dressing room to grab a bite to eat with the lads before they change into their costumes. Because Jing is unable to wear the flute players costume, Akira has an idea, he ties the gods gorgeous long fiery red hair back in a purple ribbon and gets him to removes his cool coat.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9xN7p0vfb
“Ah I have brought some plane shirts with me and some different trousers,” says Dragon pointing his hand to a small cloth bag.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6VTay48lW
“OK can I see them?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡwsheiy7yIK
“Of course,” replies Jing holding out his left hand.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡLeUj11J2xZ
All of them gasp when the bag just rises a few inches off the ground and floats over to him.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡdP59IfHNo2
Jing opens the top and removes a back shirt with a silver mythical dragon over the left shoulder, then he pulls out a purply blue one and they all say, “That one.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVv19Nzgli
The Dragon nods then starts to pull the strings on the back of his shirt and says, “I think you all need to turn around?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17wWqxX9zv
All five man quickly turn around and wait for him to say, “All right I’m decent. Could one of you do me up?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NkeW3uDQS
“I will.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡFANaCXYcej
“Aww thanks, Akira,” replies Jing as he unfolds his wings.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡufq0cRya18
The young man sees the strings lie under a flap of material which runs down his back he places it over the gods shoulder before tying the bottom of the shirt together being careful not to trap the bottom sections of the Dragon’s wings inside the shirt then places strip down making sure it is nice and straight and stuck perfectly to the Velcro on the wast band.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9VZoR2SvT
Jin sees the other band members are nodding and smiling, making him ask, “Yeah do I look OK?”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbuzm6wkjK
“You look amazing,” replies the base player all excited.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡDN04NcVmmW
“Aww bless you.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡu16p1uh4nN
They all carry on getting ready and it is not long before it is time for them to head on stage. The crowd enjoy Jing’s playing so much at the end they start to call for him to come back on which he does.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8YrHkydFR
“Hello,” he says to the large crowd to hear them cheer and clap. He performs a few bows. “OK I’ll play you one last song, it’s called dance of a dragon.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡXjFYnsajPx
The crowd cheer again and fall silent the moment he begins to play. The piece just stuns them as no one has heard anything like it before, it’s soft with a dramatic bit in the middle to end just as softly as it began. The moment it finishes the crowed cheer, whistle and clap.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjznJAR1Ef
Jing bows and says, “Thanks and good night,” then runs off stage to be greeted by the band who all give him a clap. “Aww bless you.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡOCnN448CiN
They all head back to dressing room to relax before heading home.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡug69euCoOr
A few days later Jing is in his office when a large bouquet of white and purple roses arrive, he looks at the card to find they are from Yami, as a thank you for his help and hope to play with him again soon. He notices the producer has left her number on the card so he decides to give her a ring.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4Lvsu5kvK
“Hello Kimura-san, it’s Jing.” All he hears is a squeak of excitement and he continues, “Thank you for the flowers, they are beautiful and tell the lads I am happy to play with them anytime.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkmW7q1f3j
“Really?” Kimura-san gasps.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3yzaIOFlct
“Yes, really my dear,” replies the Dragon.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8yyE13Jlz
“Awesome I’ll tell them this afternoon.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUTQQ1hRgk
“Cool and later.”copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡakTKvByaWL
“Later,” replies the producer.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKUdiyeliz
Jing waits for to hang up, then he places the cordless phone back on its stand, gives the flowers a sniff before he carries on with his work.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMtOCjPUb6
A week later word comes to him the band are without their flute player, he just hasn’t been turning up anymore to rehearsals, they have tried contacting him but got no reply. Jing immediately calls Kimura-san and tells her not to worry, as he’s on the case and will help in anyway he can.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡemr76WJF6G
The producer cannot thank him enough and informs him they will be at the recording studio this afternoon.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKqlYITc4c
From that day on Jing became the flute player for the band Yami and they all have great fun.copyright protection167ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZYfOBzDvK
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