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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡSitqG9g3ke
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHBZEcxWKg
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJsLGKchiC
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7aVAACKRF4
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6jMHiqTPnE
“Oh was that this morning?” Jing asks folding his arm.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Jnyu4jGlB
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtLf4mROdx
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjQG186VYu
Jing gives him a smile and asks, “Ah you're a musician?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4dXCH2Won
“I am,” replies the man performing deep bow, “Forgive me allow me to introduce myself Takahashi Akira and my stage name is Kaminari.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡxIRjXVGPKT
“Huh? Kaminari, wait your band name is Yami right?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDdcjflqaj
The young man bows a few time and replies, “That’s right.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡUKo8I0QKXe
“Ah now I know who you are, and I’m right you’ve not been around for long?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uXZNUUtJF
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡn6iBiCRE32
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡYXMm6unWfk
Takahashi-san performs a deep bow and replies, “Yes, please... If you’re free tonight?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡbnO8mC2h6M
The Dragon checks the calendar on his mobile and asks, “What time?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡWuSf6bRXQU
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOSMaYhxUw
“I can be there for around eighteen hundred?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5TGegjgxp
“Yes that’s fine. Oh I’d better tell you where we are,” says the lad with an easy laugh.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3uTWJ08BXY
“That would help, dear boy,” replies Jing patting him on the arm.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXNoJXn1vi
“We’re at Yellow Vision.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmor3CHmTf
“Right, see you at eighteen hundred.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWJFTtF14D
Takahashi-san performs a deep bow before he turns around and trots off down the street.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AANYjKlkf
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSC1jFE11x
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNt0tnu8oz
He places his long golden fringe behind his pointed ears and gives her a half smile.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡMp9mc8GXu1
The girl watches the god’s cat-like eyes begin to look around which makes her ask, “Are you looking for someone?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8TQ9dvNfx
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwlPxOc1XB
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJ0K5dSLam
The other four lads also rise in shock and they all perform deep bows.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡMouGeEUKs9
“Hey I just realised how can I play for you, when I don’t know your music.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNFDCdrPep
All the young men look up at him in shock and one of them asks, “Really, you’ve heard none of it?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡqP8qAeDs0O
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNcktrZnbs
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtgc7SpzIE
“Nice to meet you,” replies Jing giving him a nod.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8u7z4ldxl
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1m8eHCFG0R
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xkoKrha0Z
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZ8j6HnrUU
This makes all the young men blush and say all at once, “Thank you.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWhWaYyQFz
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡHN61cQtu1u
When he starts to produce a few quick notes everyone in the cafe stop what they are doing and look over.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQtC9zkx1e
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡrPaJLlIkbn
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡTSb0UnRoSS
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmImYRWioX
“Ah you were all shocked, right?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQNIAz3iTf
All the man give him a nod and Haru says, “You’re amazing.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡFN8QO3eFr6
“Aww thanks and please just let me know of the others you would like me to play.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡyksgGr8CKw
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡAinn0XW4gQ
Jing places the headphones back on, then clicks the play button and listens.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡjWEsMtv19X
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8HiBXY25BN
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡCc50z5Ywae
All the lads nod and Haru selects the next song.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡnta2WXvsZE
The moment the Dragon hears it he smiles and says, “This is one of my favourites.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7lIIjHKoi
This makes the band very happy and they all give him excited smiles.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1vD15J0BT
“Is that everything?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZnp1jnxMm
“Yes,” replies Haru with a few nods.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡcbtyUbRBWg
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡUuhp8juRk6
“That’s all right,” replies Takahashi-san giving him a warm smile.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡLz58Y7smFe
Jing rises he gives them all a nod then heads out of the cafe.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡIRqbpknhVk
The band all sit back down and start to praise Akira for finding him so quickly.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQPPfX9JPt
The young man just rubs the back of his head and replies, “I just happen to see him walking along the street.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡPB2VJ12cnH
“It was just shear look,” says Haru patting his friends back.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡq5zRhYbFf7
All the other band members nod in agreement and they all carry on chatting.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNXPCcNMWC
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡfLehHYiJaG
They all bow and reply, “Good evening.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡrBL0s3ZDIf
The Dragon flips out the bottom of his coat before he crouches setting a case down on the floor and says, “Choose.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡLI3IxFVksS
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡXHDbZl9i4k
“Ooh I like the purple one,” says Haru pointing a hand towards it.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡYwVKxnNx1w
Jing lifts out each section of flue and places them together. “Let’s see if it sounds right,” he says as he rises.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMePvMvr6X
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4FXgEipWn
She just places her hands over mouth in shock and mutters, “Amazing.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVTFFq2tX4
The vocalist walks over to her and asks, “Do you know who he is?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKQeAm16N8
“I do, he’s Jing-Li. How on earth did you get hold of him at such short notice?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47cJ4sonSl
Haru goes on to explain making the lady look to Akira all stunned, she shakes her head in disbelieve and mutters again, “Amazing.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡKCgDhW4kp2
When she sees the attractive god is walking over to them she blushes and places her fits over her mouth.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡopMfEnCFtq
“Jing, please allow me to introduce you to Kimura Yuzuki, our producer.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxx0hCtFZm
“Ah it is nice to meet you my dear.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JYhngdrBD
The moment the lady hears his soft voice she is rendered speechless, she just looks up at him and squeaks.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡt03ggIDSo7
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡicEQcWtGBs
Haru giggles and whispers, “She’ll calm down in a mo.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Cc1Tzh71T
Jing nods then says, “How’s about we do a song together?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡLuTPL9xp1V
“Yeah let’s do that,” replies Haru with a sharp nod.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡwk7bbk7E1J
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63lj4fSmnT
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9o9Yaivzj
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5EyhPTouU
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7BYsU3INq5
“You’ve got it,” replies the vocalist giving him a nod and a smile.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFe5Odf7IO
“Cool, let’s practice the routine.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9U5IbVCzp
The young man nods and he goes on to inform the band.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡwH1uaVySIY
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡYpEdutqJA9
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1js61D2Dd
“Oh my goodness I didn’t know you guys were playing here too,” he says giving one of them a hug.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡsaUtF4pdX8
Akira gasps and mutters to Haru, “That's Mayonaka.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡcVxQ82jzLT
“No way! Haru gasps watching the god give each of the three members a hug.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡIjU1M13p4H
“Why are you here?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwSx0xBpLy
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXu6OD87cU
“I like to play.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1UeWW0Y0q2
“Ooh would you be able to play for us towards the end of the month?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3yzAz7cZT
Jing checks his calendar on his mobile and replies, “Yep I’m free.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxRfDFTLN5
“Cool I’ll contact you later with dates and times.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡGO0ULWUJWk
“Nice one Yuki and later.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡLEnkeYTlaS
“Yeah later and have fun.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVq5b3K4Py
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡavmaq77kR4
“Ah I have brought some plane shirts with me and some different trousers,” says Dragon pointing his hand to a small cloth bag.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCI3WW1Qic
“OK can I see them?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡIw89Ckcno2
“Of course,” replies Jing holding out his left hand.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzxiJYqRih
All of them gasp when the bag just rises a few inches off the ground and floats over to him.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡVYTE1QB3GT
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpqny3HLq6
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡNmFlFpj5hC
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡmcBgRC7tGO
“I will.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡnVdNjMR1yi
“Aww thanks, Akira,” replies Jing as he unfolds his wings.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8mEOIjd1pu
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡELHf2zS92y
Jin sees the other band members are nodding and smiling, making him ask, “Yeah do I look OK?”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpubdOY4Px
“You look amazing,” replies the base player all excited.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXT1LBlZDK
“Aww bless you.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡuhwcxzLqIO
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGetSriQw7
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡnT5hURSgRv
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mNxyk6kLP
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KwndoOvfk
They all head back to dressing room to relax before heading home.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDdJU8BMos
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡipP5Xnq4Ib
“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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡURVqe9P3F5
“Really?” Kimura-san gasps.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡojIC2CLEpa
“Yes, really my dear,” replies the Dragon.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IzWNxjeB2
“Awesome I’ll tell them this afternoon.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvUmW8vMcb
“Cool and later.”copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAuzdxcYbC
“Later,” replies the producer.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ikIf8fymR
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡBNnv9jEF6Q
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 protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXrmxETJD5
The producer cannot thank him enough and informs him they will be at the recording studio this afternoon.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡlLoGuDOJcb
From that day on Jing became the flute player for the band Yami and they all have great fun.copyright protection126ＰＥＮＡＮＡBNYYi8iXOo
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