thenearshore | Sparkle Motion mingle log!

Who: Barry Goodman, Maria Cadenzavna Eve, Yuuri Katsuki, Elise, You Watanabe, Demyx
What: Sparkle Motion meet and greet
When: Backdated to July 11th
Where: Sparkle Motion dance studio, Near Shore

[They've got the approval from Suijin for the Obon show and two new members, so Barry's decided it's high time to get everyone together at the studio. It's a good chance to introduce the newbies, and an even better chance for an idea session and group rehearsal. So after he makes sure Demyx and You know where they're going, Barry heads off to the studio bright and early so he can meet everybody.]

Awright, everybody! We got the approval for the big Obon show, and two new members! This is You Watanabe and Demyx. You wants to be an idol, so I'm gonna have her work with Maria on singin' and dancin'. And Demyx here is already a pretty great guitarist, so I figure he can help us write some songs. We got a lotta work to do gettin' ready for the show, so I thought we could all throw our best ideas against the wall today and see what sticks. And of course, I'm gonna put ya all through your paces with the usual exercise routine, too. We had some good time off for the festival, but today it's back to work!

Threaded | Flat

[ Unlike elsewhere, here Demyx gets to jam on an actual, real-life electric guitar -- complete with amp! So even though he should probably be mingling and making friends, he clearly has some priorities. He’ll be in another area jamming on something he stumbled upon on some obscure medium. (Hint: it’s Boston’s “Long Time”.) After a blistering solo opening, with a rather nasal tenor voice, he starts to sing: ]

It’s been such a long time, I think I should be going;
Time doesn’t wait for me, it keeps on rollin’~

[ ...Of course, he’s... not quite nailed the art of singing while playing yet; this is just a practice run. So the lyrics are out-of-sync with the music and rather disjointed overall, but it’s clear where his talent lies -- he hasn’t missed a note.

When he sees he has an audience, however, he stops short on the start of the next verse, letting his guitar chord play out before he mutes the strings. ]

Ah, you! [ He takes the edge of his pick and slides it down a string before strumming a power chord that sounds so much better on electric than acoustic, trust him. ] Pretty awesome, right?

[ Muting the strings again. ]

So, what’s up?

Training

Okay, time to get to work! I'm really gonna put you guys through the ringer today, so you better be ready!

[Barry's demeanor when acting as a trainer is a rather sharp contrast to his usual mood. His regimen is difficult and physically taxing, and he's very strict with his students - no shortcuts, and extra training if they complain. But his passion definitely shines through while he's working, and he's got nothing but glowing praise for the ones who make it through.]

Auditions/Practice

[At some point during the day, Barry decides to let everyone showcase their talents. He pulls up a chair in the corner of the room, sitting and crossing his arms.]

Awright, time to show me your stuff! Gimme your best performance!

Discussions

We got about a month to go 'till the big Obon show, so we need to start comin' up with some ideas. I've got a few, but lemme hear what you guys wanna do and we can start puttin' together a schedule.

[You feels her heart fluttering at her introduction. There was her nerves. Of course she had told Luna all about where she was going and when she might be back, and hopefully she would have all sorts of fun things to tell her god.

But first she has to make a good impression. So she's humming a song she heard on the radio and making up her own moves to it till Maria was able to get to her. She's sticking to the beat very well, and there's a big smile on her face. Just what an idol needs, right?

Otherwise, she is watching the others do their own thing, taking a break from her own practice. You feels inspired to work as hard as she can now, and hopes that any shows they have in the future will be a success.]

Demyx | at-large/ota

Barry - OTA

You Watanabe | OTA