Singing to karaoke- A date for two-part two.

Rita would grab ahold of Yamato hand as they exited the renku hibachi and started making there way towards the karaoke place that Rita had recommended. She had mentioned how none of her other dates ever managed to get past dinner so Yamato winked at her.

" Oh lucky me then. "

The tsuchikage would say with a wink and a chuckle, hand in hand the two would slowly make there way towards the new destination but since he had no idea where the place was he would let Rita lead the way. They would walk at a decent pace as they could enjoy each other's company as well as enjoy the nights cool breeze and stary night sky.

" This has been a wonderful night so far Rita I'm glad we went on this date. I hope your evening has been a wonderful experience"

Yamato said as they continued to stroll down the the dirt roads.

(1)

He could tell that Rita was having a good time as she told him that she had not had this much fun in a long time. Yamato gave a small smile when he heard that, a few moments later they arrived at the karaoke bar so opening the door the two walked in. As they approached the reception desk Rita made the suggestion to get a private booth and Yamato thought that was a great idea.

" Yes hi, we need a private booth for two please. And if you can bring some drinks for the two of us."

After that they was taken to a private booth where it had a half circle table with a large TV and speakers as well as a microphone and a device where he could pick the song he wanted to sing.

Yamato was going though the list of songs and while he was doing that the server brought Rita and Yamato refreshments. After he found the song he wanted he would pick it then waited tell the lyrics began to roll over the screen.

" Come on!

Owareru youni isoi de iru
Kawai ta mune ga kari tateru no sa

Hito kiwa tsuyoku kagayaku hoshi wa
Ima mo tooku ni aru

Ushinatte yuku motome nagara
Ubawa rete yuku atae nagara
Dare no tame de naku dare no mono de naku
Ore tachi no ima ga

omoi kasane yume wo kasane hibi wo kasane
ase ni mamire namida korae chi wo tagi rase

tatakau koto mo aishi au koto mo
Haruka hikari no On the way

Uragitte kita shinji nagara
Kizutsukete kita inori nagara
Dare no koto de naku dare no sei de naku
Ore tachi no ima wo

Itami hodoki kokoro hodoki kage wo hodoki
Iki wo tsunete hashiri nukero yami wo saite

Kana shimu koto mo yume wo miru koto mo
Owari wa shinai On the way

Omoi kasane yume wo kasane hibi wo kasane
ase ni mamire namida korae chi wo tagi rase

I wanna ROCKS
Mune ni ROCKS

I wanna ROCKS
Mune ni ROCKS"

After he was finished he placed the microphone down and poured a cup of sake for both of them. He would hand the cup to Rita as he raised the cup in a toast.

" So how was that, hope it was not to bad. Looks like it's your turn now "

Yamato said as he finished off his shot of sake then sat down as he watched Rita. He wondered which song she was gonna sing next.

Yamato listened to Rita sing with all she had in side of of, the way she sung was breathtaking and her voice was like a angel. She not only song but she put her whole body into it. Yamato had no idea she could sing like that, he started to wonder if he would be able to top that once it became his turn. As Rita had finished Yamato would start clapping and even gave a whistle as he continued to clap. After she was finished she asked how she had done and to try beating that.

" Wow Rita that was awesome. I'm gonna have to try really hard to beat that"

Before picking his next song the tsuchikage took a sip from his sake then got up and started going though the list. As he was looking he found a song that he did not know they had but he was glad as it was one of his favorites. Picking the song Yamato waited for the lyrics to show up and then began.

" Oreta awai tsubasa
Kimi wa sukoshi
Aosugiru sora ni tsukareta dake sa
Mou dareka no tame ja nakute
Jibun no tame ni waratte ii yo

Izen to shite shinobiyoru kodoku
Uchigawa ni tomoru rousoku
Nigiwau ba ni gouka na shanderia to wa urahara ni

Tarinai kotoba no
Kubomi wo nani de umetara ii n' darou
Mou wakaranai yo

Semete yume no naka de
Jiyuu ni oyogetara anna sora mo iranai no ni
Kinou made no koto wo
Nuritsubusa nakute mo asu ni mukaeru no ni

Oreta awai tsubasa
Kimi wa sukoshi
Aosugiru sora ni tsukareta dake sa
Mou dareka no tame ja nakute
Jibun no tame ni waratte ii yo

Rettoukan to no wakai wa
Kantan ni wa kanawanaisa
Jiishiki no teppen ni suwaru
Kagami ga utsusu hanabira

Furishiboru you ni
Yogoreta ai wo sakende miru keredo
Modokashikute

Meguru toki no naka de
Kizuguchi wa yagate
Kasabuta ni kawatte iku
Kimi wa sore wo matazu
Totemo utsukushiku
Totemo hakanage de

Hagare ochita ato no
Ubuge no you ni
Hi damari no naka de furueru inori
Ima wa muri ni dareka no koto wo
Ai sou to omowanakute ii no ni

Toki ni kono sekai wa
Ue wo muite
Aruku ni wa sukoshi mabushi sugiru ne
Shizumu you ni
Me wo fuseru to
Kawaita jimen ga namida wo susuru

Why do we feel so alone anytime?
Subete wo uketomenakutemo ii yo
Why do we feel so alone anytime?
Koraeru koto dake ga yuuki ja nai"

Taking a deep breath Yamato placed the microphone down and took a seat. The song was from a band called aqua timez and the song was called alone. It was a great song at least Yamato thought so.

" Hehe hopefully that managed to top ya. Your next."

( 3)

Yamato would listen to Rita once again put her whole self In to her song and dance, as she was dancing he could notice a few eyes peeking at her from those who could see. Yamato just glanced them a look and they all disappear as if they had not seen anything at all. After he had finished his song Rita said that his song was awesome and that She did not think that she would be able to to top that.

" na Rita your singing is wonderful and I'm sure you will be able to top that with no problem "

Yamato said as he took a drink of his sake, once again it was her turn and she started to look towards the list of songs until she found one. As soon as the music hit she started singing and it was as if her singing was going to blow him away with how good it was. After she had finished it was like she was out of air as she asked him if she was able to keep up with his awesome performance. Yamato began clapping as he had a big smile on his face with was very rare for him.

" Yes you did a spectacular job and I must say you topped what I did hands down."

Yamato listened to what Rita asked next and she asked if he cared to do a duet next. Yamato had to think about that for a second as he had never actually sang at the same time some one else was also.

" Sure, how about you pick the song as I do not know any duet songs. "

He could see her while face lighting up as he was getting more excited as the night went on. She quickly started looking though the list of songs before she finally came to one that she sounded very excited to sing, the name of the song was faith by raising of the shield hero. He had heard of that band before but never got around to hearing there music so hopefully he was able to pull this off with Rita.

"Now or never
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
The night reflects in my eyes
But to the stars I'm reaching out
My future's ticking by as time is bleeding
But I wanna just be honest with myself
Now, come clean
Go with the wind
Changing, causing a scene
Keep it real, a proof of life
A livening masterpiece
Everybody betrays me
I see your hand in my memory
Everything betrays me
Although it's my fade, it won't disappear
A hundred more times
A million more times
I'll take the pain but I won't give up my faith
I always be me
It's prove I am living
I gotta make a change
(Make a change, Yeah)
In this world of regret
Just follow my footsteps
Setting free all of the anger you're hiding
A hundred more times
A million more times
I'll find and create myself
Now or never
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
Brake free from the pressure
This never ending chain
But I'm tangent
am I struggling in vain?
Nothing's making any sense
I know I only gotta just be honest with myself
Come lose, Aye!
Throw me in the mix
Yeah, I might blow up but I conquer
Never lose, Aye!
Negative emotions
Still ranging on like a fire
Even if you'll lose your way
I know in the end it'll be okay
Because I believe in you
A hundred more times
A million more times
I'll take the pain but I won't give up my faith
Beyond any limit
I've chosen my target
I gotta make a change
(Make a change, Yeah)
Remember this moment
We waited for it
There's nothing holding you back so carve a path
A hundred more times
A million more times
I'll find and create myself
(Oh Yeah!)
Life is short
Feel it fading everyday
Imagine in my head
Don't know what they say
Can't bend, can't break
Now I gotta find the truth before it blows up now
Woah!
Undead like a zombie
Searching for glory
Find my reason for fighting
Turn it back, not gonna lose
Gotta spread my wings and fly
Let's fight to the limit and scream louder
Let's break out
Let's break out
Oh Yeah!
Now and to the end we'll stay savage
A hundred more times
A million more times
I'll take the pain but I won't give up my faith
I always will be me
It's proof that I'm living
I gotta make a change
(Make a change, Yeah)
In this world of regret
Just follow my footsteps
Setting free all of the anger you're hiding
A hundred more times
A million more times
I'll find and create myself
Now or never
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
Just fight it out
Just fight it out"

As they sung the song she would play her parts and then Yamato would sing his parts, there was also parts where they sung together. Yamato had never had this much fun before as he has always been to busy with one thing or another.

The night was going great, the two of them sang the night away. But as the night felt as if it was slowly coming to a end he could see Rita give off a forced smile as if she was deep in thought about something.

" Yeah that was very fun. I'm thirsty let's take a small break."

Yamato said as he sat down and poured them both a drink. " If there is anything you wish to talk about I'm all ears. I can tell your bothered by something so if you wish to talk about it we can."

Yamato said as he took a sip from his drink, he was not the smartest when it came to woman, but he was no stranger to people. After all he was the tsuchikage it was his job to know of his villagers if he did not try to help in any way he can he feels as if he was not a worthy kage for his village.

Yamato sat there and listened to Rita, not saying anything until after she was finished. He did not wish to interrupted so he have her undivided attention, besides the sip of sake from time to time. He could tell from the way she was talking that she had both a heavy mind and heart with what she was trying to get out. He watched and listened as she took the drink he had poured her and swirled it around the glass. She said that tonight had been really fun but was it fun for the right reasons.

She would go on to explain that when she asked him out it was to get to know him better as he was strong, impressive,kind and a good leader which she respected. He noticed that her fingers had tightened around her glass, this made Yamato understand that this was very hard for her to say. It seemed that she was scared that she was drawn to Yamato for the wrong reasons, he was strong, had statues and had lots of money. She was scared that she could be gold digging and she did not wish to be that person. She was worried that her intentions was not as pure as she had hoped they was.

The whole time Rita was talking Yamato listened and waited, he could see that she was having a hard time with this, he was honestly not sure what to say but he could not leave her hanging and not say nothing so before he said anything he finished off his drink then placed his hand on top of her head as he just smiled.

" Rita...Everything is gonna be OK. I understand where your coming from, and I think anyone would probably have this feeling when having fun with a kage or someone famous. Tho to tell the truth I'm actually not that wealthy, I make sure to get paid just as much as any one of my fellow ninja in the village. As for status well that just comes with the job, but I do not feel as if your gold digging. No matter how pure one's intentions are in life, I have learned that no one person is truly pure. But from what I have seen from you compared to many others is that you are a lot more pure in your path then many. This night truly has been a wonderful night, and nothing says that we have to be a couple after one date so if you still have these feelings that's OK. In time tho you will come to figure out how you truly feel and want, until then nothing says we can not go forward as friends and see where we end up."

Yamato was not used to giving motivational speeches but he did not want her feeling so down. He was not sure if he was able to help left her spirits but he gave it his best shot.

Yamato could tell that what he had said to Rita really worked as her face softened up and she gave Yamato a smile a real smile this time. " Your welcome Rita, I'm glad my words helped. "

Rita would then lift up her glass and toasted to figuring stuff out and causing a little trouble along the way. Yamato chuckled as he also raised his glass, he was not really sure what to add on to that. " I second that" Yamato was not sure what to say so he just agreed with what Rita said cause if he would have said something it would have been similar.

" Come let's continue to enjoy the night, I'm still having fun if you are"

Yamato said as he had the staff bring some more drinks and foods cause he was not sure about Rita but he was getting kind of hungry tho then again it could just be the alcohol speaking.