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You won't believe What we've achieved
Is to beat out all the odds And make the non-believers, believers
You say that nothing is forever Yet we have always come to wonder
What we can do together What we can do together
Together
["A High School Crush"]
BEN: Marie! Marie, hold up.
MARIE: Ben, I don't think I can talk to you right now.
BEN: I understand, just listen then.
MARIE: Alright...
BEN: I'm sorry that I couldn't see how you felt about me before and I'm flattered about
it. I really am. But...
MARIE: (sighs) There's a "but". I don't think I like where this might be going.
BEN: But I don't think I can return those same feelings right now.
MARIE: I see...
BEN: N-No you see, it really isn't you. It's just timing right now. I have a lot on my
mind with me doing poorly in school, well you know about that... causing more problems
with my dad, and so causing more stress on the band. If it wasn't for everything going
on right now, we would probably have a different conversation.
MARIE: I understand.
BEN: You really are a kind and understanding person and I do like that about you... Even
if you are a bit sensitive.
MARIE: Ben!
BEN: What?
MARIE: Okay fine... I know I'm a bit sensitive. Leave me alone!
MARIE & BEN: (laughs)
MARIE: Wait, did you say you like me?
BEN: Huh? What? Psh. No! I said what I like about you.
MARIE: (sing song) Alright Ben. Whatever you say!
BEN: Seems like you're in a better mood. I'm leaving then.
MARIE: Okay, Ben. Bye!
MAMEHA: Okay, Marie, spill!
MARIE: What are you talking about?
LYNNE: What happened with Ben?
MARIE: Oh that... I got rejected.
LYNNE & MAMEHA: WHAT?!
MARIE: Yeah...
MAMEHA: Come on! Details! What did he say exactly? Depending on what you tell me, I'm
going to have to decide whether I let Ben live or not!
LYNNE: Mameha, violence gets us nowhere. So what did Ben say, Marie?
MARIE: Well, he said I was too sensitive...
MAMEHA: I'm gonna kill him. Even if it's true, he shouldn't be saying that in that situation.
LYNNE: Mameha! Let Marie finish before jumping to conclusions. Marie?
MARIE: He said I was too sensitive, but he looooved my overwhelming kindness and understanding.
LYNNE: Marie, we know Ben and he wouldn't really say that. I know you have a tendency
to over exaggerate. Really, this time, honestly, what did he say?
MARIE: Oh, it doesn't matter! He said he liked me!
LYNNE: Marie!
MARIE: Okay, fine. He said he liked my kindness and understanding. Happy? Ruin a girl's dream
why don't you!
MAMEHA: Okay, what else? You said you got rejected. What's that about?
MARIE: Yeah, he said it was just a bad time in his life right now.
MAMEHA: Did he give that whole "It's not you, it’s me" speech? I'm gonna kill him.
MARIE: Not quite. He said that if it was better timing we would be having a different conversation.
LYNNE: So for someone who just got rejected, you're in an inconceivably good mood.
MARIE: It's because Ben said he liked me.
MAMEHA: Oy vey! Well, for a sensitive one, she doesn't give up so easy does she?
LYNNE: So young... so, so young.
TRENT: Hey guys! Did you hear the news? We’re getting a new music teacher today.
BEN: Really? Are they any good?
ZEKE: I'm sure Trent's already done the background check.
TRENT: You know I did.
YUKI: So what's the 411?
TRENT: Well, have you guys heard of Fujiyama?
ZEKE, YUKI, LYNNE, MAMEHA, & MARIE: No.
TRENT: Well, he's... BEN: He's a very talented musician, but gets
very little spotlight, mainly because he plays for backup bands for a lot of headliners.
TRENT: That's right... And he's played for— BEN: He's played for bands like Hirvahna,
Banson, and even some pop sensations like Whitney Steers and Justin Fieber.
TRENT: That's right again. I guess Ben can take it from here.
BEN: A few months ago, he just stopped showing his face in public, so no one really knows
what happened to him. But I wonder why he would choose to teach here.
TRENT: Well, (proudly) I can fill that part in.
ZEKE: Here it comes.
TRENT: My sources tell me that Fujiyama is originally from around here and wanted some
time off from the music world for a few months because he was getting a bit overworked. He
wanted to get back to his roots for a bit, heard we had an opening in the music department
and applied. At least that's the cover story.
YUKI: What do you mean cover story?
TRENT: Well, my sixth sense tells me there's more to it than that. But I'll need to do
some more digging and get back to you guys. Just some of his info is going to take a little
longer to get to since Fujiyama is just a stage name and all the common resources don't
have any of his prior personal information.
LYNNE: So I've been meaning to ask, Trent, how do you get all this information?
MAMEHA: Yeah, why are you so good at getting information? Yuki said it had something to
do with what your parents do?
MARIE: On that note, are you allowed to tell us? I’m starting to feel a bit scared to
know.
TRENT: My parents? They're just like typical rich parents. Hardly ever home 'cause they
are always traveling for work. They own a big private security company.
MAMEHA: You mean like bodyguards?
TRENT: Something like that.
MARIE: That still doesn't explain anything.
TRENT: Oh look at the time. We’re going to be late for class.
LOCKHART: Good morning students. The purpose of today's assembly is to welcome some new
additions to Vanity High. First and foremost, we would like to welcome our new music teacher,
Mr. Fuji. Mr. Fuji, would you mind saying a few words.
Fujiyama: Thank you Ms. Lockhart. Do we have any music fans here? Anyone? Oh, ok a few
here. Well, just in case you are wondering, yes I do look a lot like that musician Fujiyama.
I get that a lot since that is what a lot of people know me as, but you can call me
Mr. Fuji as per Ms. Lockhart. But, don’t let the “Mr.” Fool you. If you have a
love and passion for music, we are all family and friends. I hope that my time here at Vanity
will help cultivate you young musicians and for those that don’t know anything about
music, I hope that you will want to start learning. Awesomeness! Catch you guys in class!
Lockhart: Thank you Mr. Fuji. Next we have a new transfer student that will be starting
today. Jaden, would you introduce yourself to your fellow school mates?
Jaden: From today on, you will address me as Prince J. You are dismissed!
[chatter]
Mameha: What the crap man! Who the heck does he think he is?
Ben: Oh man, feels like someone as bad as Trent or worse!
Trent: N-o-o-o w-a-a-a-y, there's no way I'm that arrogant. I'm cocky, not arrogant.
Zeke: Ummm... what's the difference?
Trent: See, cocky, people find funny and tolerable. Arrogant, well, who likes arrogant? He's so
full of himself. I'm sure that the Ice Queen will have a few words after for dismissing
the assembly.
Marie: Uhhhh... his name is Jaden Kim...
Everyone: WHAT????
Lynne: How do you know him?
Mameha: What do you know about him, spill!
Marie: Well...
Jaden: NUTTY!!!
Yuki: Who's nutty?
Ben: Better question, why nutty?
Marie: JADEN!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING???
Jaden: Well we haven't seen each other for a while so I figure why not give you a nice
big kiss from the best looking and will be the most successful person in Vanity High.
You should be grateful.
Marie: You can't do that to me ever! You especially can't do that in front of my friends. I'm
sorry everyone.
Jaden: Friends? You have friends other than me? Who? I didn't notice anyone.
Marie: Umm…you're kinda standing in the middle of them.
("Love For Eternity")
Jaden: So that would explain why Marie hasn't really talked to me all that much this last
year. Well, the hermit has finally come out to play a little hasn't she?
Ben: So how do you know Marie ‘cause you seem awfully familiar with her.
Jaden: Well, Brent to answer your question, I am Marie's first love and we pretty much
grew up together. I'm much closer to her than you will ever be. After all we have seen each
other naked.
Marie: JADEN! Oh I'm so embarrassed!
Mameha: (sighs) Here we go again. Lynne, does this seem to be happening a lot lately?
Lynne: What can we say. Since it's out in the open anyway, it's no surprise with Ben
here and all.
Mameha: You’re right. Well let’s get her.
Ben: Now that the girls are gone. You know, I don't think I like you all that much.
Yuki: Hey Ben, hold up. Don't be losing it now.
Jaden: Oh you have a bit of a temper huh Blaine?
Ben: My name is Ben! You know what screw this. I’m out of here.
Trent: Hey Ben wait up!
Zeke: That's weird.
Yuki: What is?
Zeke: Trent going after Ben.
Yuki: That is a little weird. What's weirder is Ben letting him.
Zeke: So Jaden...
Jaden: You will address me as Prince J.
Zeke: Uhhhh okay...Prince J.
Jaden: Yes Zack?
Zeke: It's Zeke actually. We were wondering exactly how you know Marie?
Jaden: Well Zack, if you really want to know I suggest that you talk to Marie. You are
not worthy to be in my awesomeness at this time. Since I do not know of your lineage
or who you are, until you send me your resume with 3 character references, background on
your parents' occupation and annual gross income, I do not need to discuss any of my
personal life with you. You may take your leave now.
Zeke: Are you serious?
Jaden: Prince J does not joke about these matters. You are dismissed as are you, Yoshi.
(laughs)
Zeke: Wow, I think Trent was right about the difference between cocky and arrogant. At least you aren’t
told you "aren’t worthy" by Trent and we do get along with him, but that guy takes
the cake.
Yuki: I know, but I'm sure he can't really be that bad. If Marie has grown up with him,
I'm sure he’s an alright fellow. I don't think Ben will really agree all that much
though. I mean he barely gets along with Trent's antics as it is.
Zeke: (laughs) That's true, Ben and Trent really don't get along all that well, but
I'm glad they still do up to some degree otherwise we would have no band.
Yuki: That's true. Well, Ben respects Trent because of his intelligence and talent and
at least Trent tries to get along with everyone. Besides, it’s not like Trent is disrespecting
people right to their face.
Zeke: No kidding. I don't even know what to say to that Jaden guy.
Yuki: Don't you mean Prince J?
Zeke and Yuki: (laughs)
Zeke: I wonder why Prince J?
Ben: So why are you following me, Trent?
Trent: Well, pretty much the same reason as you are, don't really like the guy.
Ben: Really? I would think that you two are peas from the same pod.
Trent: Ben, really? I just told you the main difference between him and me. I'm cocky and
he's arrogant, similar but very different. He's the type that I really don't get along
with.
Ben: I don't think anyone would really get along with him.
Trent: True, but another reason was that I didn't want any of the girls passing by to
see my ugly side. Not that I really have one of course.
Ben: Trent, really? I just walked away from clocking someone that was making similar comments.
Trent: (Laughs) Sorry, my bad. Sometimes it just comes out. But seriously Ben, what the
crap? Are you really going to let some arrogant prick get away with kissing your girl right
in front of you?
Ben: My girl? What are you talking about? Me and Marie are just friends.
Trent: Uh-huh. That's what you keep telling yourself. You know denial is only going to
make things worse.
Ben: Trent, I really don't know what you're talking about. I don't have time for this.
Besides, we really need to get to class.
Trent: Speaking of class, I'm sure you're pretty stoked about music class huh? Music
class from Fujiyama will probably never happen in our life. We can learn a lot from him,
not in terms of just music, but what it's like to live life on the road playing from
one gig to the next all over the world!
Ben: I know, tell me about it. I'm just itching to show him what I got and see if he can give
me a few pointers. So you're really going to dig into his past huh?
Trent: You know me. I need to know things about teachers including any dirt just in
case, so we don't get caught up in any of our teacher's messes and anything else that
may tarnish our good school's name.
Ben: While you're at it, can you check up on that Jaden guy? I don't trust him.
Trent: Sure, Ben... should I check up on any more of Marie’s past crushes while I'm at
it?
Ben: WHAT??? Forget I even asked. What other crushes are you talking about? Why would I
care about that? I just don't trust a guy who calls himself "Prince".
Trent: Sure Ben, sure...
["Life and Times"]