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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WMk60BV5O
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡih78R4mQiF
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6XDTnbbWrV
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡevS0QY1rU6
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡfcnnlerH4K
“Oh was that this morning?” Jing asks folding his arm.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbH045cg2E
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡcg94hZ2iqX
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGaL3w0vd5
Jing gives him a smile and asks, “Ah you're a musician?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBhXCm2OC5
“I am,” replies the man performing deep bow, “Forgive me allow me to introduce myself Takahashi Akira and my stage name is Kaminari.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡsOmCTDCWV2
“Huh? Kaminari, wait your band name is Yami right?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡTkJ46NA6iO
The young man bows a few time and replies, “That’s right.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡcxptv1QyQs
“Ah now I know who you are, and I’m right you’ve not been around for long?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡDihZVaDx6y
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0Sj4Y6E5p
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡsiWSLsTC0J
Takahashi-san performs a deep bow and replies, “Yes, please... If you’re free tonight?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4D2mDYxgvD
The Dragon checks the calendar on his mobile and asks, “What time?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6EIqIGxnM
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQ4TJQlCsl
“I can be there for around eighteen hundred?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxZpUCnrST
“Yes that’s fine. Oh I’d better tell you where we are,” says the lad with an easy laugh.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HZJqqs6XQ
“That would help, dear boy,” replies Jing patting him on the arm.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡTUHYNqO93h
“We’re at Yellow Vision.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqPuPJ6dbZ
“Right, see you at eighteen hundred.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gH607xteu
Takahashi-san performs a deep bow before he turns around and trots off down the street.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡk7o16csVmw
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRW2lMMsZX
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6e9degKIu
He places his long golden fringe behind his pointed ears and gives her a half smile.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡf2CE4JRwEd
The girl watches the god’s cat-like eyes begin to look around which makes her ask, “Are you looking for someone?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3R4ZTqMFSM
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkTQt65KRN
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6QSKUBBrf
The other four lads also rise in shock and they all perform deep bows.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡPu6TuZkhFd
“Hey I just realised how can I play for you, when I don’t know your music.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hxW813eLU
All the young men look up at him in shock and one of them asks, “Really, you’ve heard none of it?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ200SSLMtne
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡJcJP6ePqvu
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡDyMbvVcy9X
“Nice to meet you,” replies Jing giving him a nod.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbXt4QeRkB
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53NPTU3Ily
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZ70aCVma5
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡkChi5m8kds
This makes all the young men blush and say all at once, “Thank you.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡVjwJ8pEb7Z
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡJlYQl8shvD
When he starts to produce a few quick notes everyone in the cafe stop what they are doing and look over.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡnPgF7m1gGe
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡICxflFE0QM
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡZA7Yqt6TLC
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9rMOz8PPO
“Ah you were all shocked, right?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yqCNMirN9
All the man give him a nod and Haru says, “You’re amazing.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMJlKaPR3A
“Aww thanks and please just let me know of the others you would like me to play.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzJVmyvuok
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtSK5Gxn7k
Jing places the headphones back on, then clicks the play button and listens.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡxl7gHSqxKu
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7e3RaqqFUO
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeiSZnywLG
All the lads nod and Haru selects the next song.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡRi2YzJQ0gA
The moment the Dragon hears it he smiles and says, “This is one of my favourites.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡuoOygZYHET
This makes the band very happy and they all give him excited smiles.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡwE7Ow6b5DX
“Is that everything?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡMugOtPyjPP
“Yes,” replies Haru with a few nods.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjeJRuIPcm
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡJI1QwyXIDB
“That’s all right,” replies Takahashi-san giving him a warm smile.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡFp5VezLMSA
Jing rises he gives them all a nod then heads out of the cafe.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡBNUQwMkfCx
The band all sit back down and start to praise Akira for finding him so quickly.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlfDcLbatP
The young man just rubs the back of his head and replies, “I just happen to see him walking along the street.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡL9fR4tqQgj
“It was just shear look,” says Haru patting his friends back.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡrS6lIC83RK
All the other band members nod in agreement and they all carry on chatting.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡAt6P7iBis4
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8edn5iQw86
They all bow and reply, “Good evening.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAYVVHy4Kq
The Dragon flips out the bottom of his coat before he crouches setting a case down on the floor and says, “Choose.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkUV91dKkG
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡPsU3P0mGwu
“Ooh I like the purple one,” says Haru pointing a hand towards it.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡNl4Mh0tQ4d
Jing lifts out each section of flue and places them together. “Let’s see if it sounds right,” he says as he rises.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTybOHd2sx
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡIi0DlQDHx9
She just places her hands over mouth in shock and mutters, “Amazing.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡckvh7NiBDm
The vocalist walks over to her and asks, “Do you know who he is?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUgn555j7x
“I do, he’s Jing-Li. How on earth did you get hold of him at such short notice?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPPRsaH6Se
Haru goes on to explain making the lady look to Akira all stunned, she shakes her head in disbelieve and mutters again, “Amazing.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4zLmGyEib
When she sees the attractive god is walking over to them she blushes and places her fits over her mouth.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ076hucmzvt
“Jing, please allow me to introduce you to Kimura Yuzuki, our producer.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mjWdM7VT0
“Ah it is nice to meet you my dear.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ984JUqqs4I
The moment the lady hears his soft voice she is rendered speechless, she just looks up at him and squeaks.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5PKnkXJTs
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0OxX2j4Xc
Haru giggles and whispers, “She’ll calm down in a mo.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47l9RgAhJF
Jing nods then says, “How’s about we do a song together?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡZnLP8895R3
“Yeah let’s do that,” replies Haru with a sharp nod.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡy53nC1qW6n
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9bvvkmLVEu
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡAESlt1tD7l
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFrK33MtZS
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡR93nEoJqjo
“You’ve got it,” replies the vocalist giving him a nod and a smile.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡUT2NfwOJ9V
“Cool, let’s practice the routine.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5QBwBEzn7z
The young man nods and he goes on to inform the band.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡgZJjmnH6N0
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡuIUwva2jUc
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZ3QvFv53C
“Oh my goodness I didn’t know you guys were playing here too,” he says giving one of them a hug.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡFjCoCYMk4z
Akira gasps and mutters to Haru, “That's Mayonaka.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyif5Oq88k
“No way! Haru gasps watching the god give each of the three members a hug.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡlnjoeP4JU7
“Why are you here?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzqYY3WKn1
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡkIzCXFqnNy
“I like to play.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8W1xaQBTL
“Ooh would you be able to play for us towards the end of the month?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfl9ejca3z
Jing checks his calendar on his mobile and replies, “Yep I’m free.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡbohL0fqrDe
“Cool I’ll contact you later with dates and times.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0lnWmU7dw1
“Nice one Yuki and later.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfhjovCBFG
“Yeah later and have fun.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡaR4sD5I4wl
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡixGGu3BBg7
“Ah I have brought some plane shirts with me and some different trousers,” says Dragon pointing his hand to a small cloth bag.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfnUyLpbm5
“OK can I see them?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxWW0A1IEy
“Of course,” replies Jing holding out his left hand.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3X6KDAOec4
All of them gasp when the bag just rises a few inches off the ground and floats over to him.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPkJJSv94S
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWpbSqLU8p
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcmAX0bLen
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡQAdakX2P77
“I will.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡHl37wWxiRG
“Aww thanks, Akira,” replies Jing as he unfolds his wings.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlS5VP56Bk
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡurVIBfGE4N
Jin sees the other band members are nodding and smiling, making him ask, “Yeah do I look OK?”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡLM9PTGMqYD
“You look amazing,” replies the base player all excited.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6GZZLUPQ1q
“Aww bless you.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡbwR6fslV7q
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡJScSI5yuvw
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Cd7BY1qP3
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0zI6ObsKi
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡStb4mTaUnF
They all head back to dressing room to relax before heading home.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡrviFCUDEkt
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡIcuiUB764R
“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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡoWlA1HtbCR
“Really?” Kimura-san gasps.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡR3n9I04mEo
“Yes, really my dear,” replies the Dragon.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnAlFvWMB1
“Awesome I’ll tell them this afternoon.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0XZAZH4aj
“Cool and later.”copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡV2njc6jgtY
“Later,” replies the producer.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡFklgF0LCNn
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡDsoBsYA93L
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 protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡtZNRi0XBgr
The producer cannot thank him enough and informs him they will be at the recording studio this afternoon.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWLVcrWY4K
From that day on Jing became the flute player for the band Yami and they all have great fun.copyright protection114ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHcJjEITNM
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