Behind the Scenes Chapter 1: Will You Be My Lead Actor, a sailor moon fanfic

Disclaimer: I state very clear. I do not own SM characters or series. However, I do own this story and plot. No real people are being involved! The director or producer all made-up for this story.

If you are a new reader, do read my other fanfics, The Love Legend, and National Psychical Academy stories with S/U pairing… Same goes for this, so if you are not an S/U supporter, don't read it!

Behind the Scenes

Summary: Go behind the scenes of Japan most hit series, Sailormoon. Find out the actual life and relationship between the actors and actresses in the show.

Have you ever wonder what life is like for the actors/actresses backstage? Being a celebrity is nothing glamorous. You want to know more? A strict Seiya/Usagi dedication! Come, I show you the real world behind the scenes…

Will You Be My Lead Actor

"My name is Usagi Tsukino. I'm an eighteen years old full-time student who hardly have any time for school due to my hectic work as an actress. I play the main female character for the fictional television series, Sailor Moon, and I like my role, Sailor Moon, very much because we held many many resemblances with each other. Like, in actual life, I'm a poor student and I tend to cry a lot. I mean, really a lot. But, there's one major difference between the real me and the character I'm playing, and that is…

I'm actually in love with a different guy in reality.

I'm secretly in love with him for more than ten years now. Why did I enter the entertainment industry and become an actress? It was all because of him. You see, my childhood friend and neighbor, Seiya Kou, he's the lead singer in the band, Three Lights, and a professional model. He's a really talented artist whose responsibilities in the band are lead vocals, keyboard, lyrics, and composing. From young, Seiya loves teasing me, and I would cry hysterically till he apologize, which most of the time he would, by dedicating several musicals and songs to me. I loved whenever he did that since it'd make me feel so special.

But ever since he became a singer with his two cousins, Taiki and Yaten, our relationship started to drift apart. I hardly get to see him in school or at his place next door, and the only time I was able to catch a glimpse of him was on television, posters, and concert events. Seiya is a woman-magnetic. He's always surrounded by gorgeous models, singers, and actresses, of course, excluding his big fan-club. And whenever they rumored him dating another pretty celebrity, my heart would ache terribly. Somehow, it hurts so much inside to know that he might have a girlfriend or he's in love with someone else. Therefore, I went to the audition for the lead role in Sailor Moon. hoping to catch his attention and be on the same stands as him.

I was overjoyed when they told me I was selected for the act! I thought finally we can be together like before, but I was wrong. For some reason, Seiya wasn't happy that I've become an actress. But why? He didn't answer me and our relationship distant even further. Maybe I was just being naïve. He'd never approve a plain girl like me as his lover, and I'm nothing more than a younger sister to him.

Once again, I was heartbroken and in order to bury my grief, I dedicated myself into acting the role, Sailor Moon. These two years had been fruitful enough, and I've made plenty of friends as well as some enemies – female celebrities who are interested in Seiya, namely Rei Hino.

But, I can't blame them, can I? Seiya hit the list in 'People's Magazine' as the number one sexiest guy in Japan, he and his band won couple of musical awards this year too. I wasn't that bad as an actress myself since I was awarded with the 'Best Leading Actress'. And, if that reward wasn't surprising enough, our director planned to have the Three Lights as the key actors for the Sailor Moon final season, Sailor Stars. Yes! I finally get to work with Seiya! Hopefully he agrees…" – Usagi's POV

"I'm still considering…" Seiya muttered.

He was in his room with Usagi as they tried to finish their schoolwork till she brought the subject up.

"Why?!" Usagi desperately questioned. "I'm sure you will do well in acting too…"

"Why? That's because they're asking me to play the role of a girl!!" Seiya exclaimed. "This is so frustrating… Do I seriously look like one to them?"

"Maybe a little…" Usagi giggled under her breath.

To her, Seiya was already handsome enough as a guy, gorgeous beyond words, and if he was to become a female, no doubt she'd be beautiful.

"Hey…" he frowned. "That's it… I'm not taking up the role…"

"Bu-but… Yaten have agreed on it… Shouldn't you be accompanying him too?" Usagi persisted.

"Why must I? He accepted it because he wants to spend more time with Minako. That idiot doesn't need me…" Seiya replied uncaringly while flipping over a page.

"But I need you…" Usagi thought deeply as she stared sadly down at her textbook.

"Don't you…" she began, her voice shaking slightly. "Don't you want to spend more time with me?"

Seiya instantly stopped writing and glimpsed up at the upset Usagi, shocked to find her near tear expression.

"O… Odango… Why are you crying? Did I say something that upset you?" He asked anxiously and rushed over to her side.

"It's nothing…" Usagi shook her head gently and avoided his stare.

She looked up only when she felt him wiping her tears with his thumb.

"Please Don't cry…" he pleaded gently. "You know I dislike seeing you sad…Tell me, what's wrong?"

But Usagi refused to answer him, shaking her head repeatedly with a blush.

Seiya let out a sigh, "Let me guess… You are crying because I said I didn't want to take up that girly role?"

Usagi remained quiet, her eyes locked onto her lap. Seiya sighed in defeat, knowing his childhood friend too well. This only meant he was right, but she was either too shy or embarrass to admit it.

"If I'm to accept the role, will you stop crying?"

This magically brightened Usagi up, "Really? Really? You are willing to be in the same cast with me?"

Seiya chuckled at her anticipation, "Hai… Hai… If that makes you happy…"

"I'm… I'm really happy!" Usagi eagerly grasped onto his hand and exclaimed. "Thank you, Seiya! Thank you!"

Seiya could only stare speechlessly at the happy blonde, his cheek showing slight redness. He did not expect Usagi to be this overjoyed with him accepting the role. He smiled, noticing that she looked twice as beautiful when she was smiling like that. That was something he had took note of ever since young. The smile he had grown to adore and cherish to the point that he would do anything just to see it again.

"You don't have to thanks me, silly." He patted her gently on the head before reaching over for his notebook. "Let's continue with our homework shall we? We still have loads more to do…"

Usagi nodded with a bright smile and happily shifted her focus back to her schoolwork. She was really happy, thrilled even, since her dream finally came true. She couldn't stop smiling not when she knew that they would be seeing each other more often from now on.

On the other hand, Seiya was secretly stealing glimpse of Usagi smiling to herself from the corner of his eyes. He adored her smile; that priceless expression. But he didn't know then that he was the factor to her happiness.

An hour passed and, as expected, Usagi had fallen asleep from all the studying.

Seiya shook his head at her bad habit, but caringly placed a blanket over her.

"Seiya…"

His eyes shot wide opened when he heard her called his name with a smile.

He smiled at this and affectionately wrapped his arms around her from behind.

"You know that I've always love you, Usagi…" he whispered softly into her ears.

But, she didn't know, of course, not till much later.

A mass of paparazzi gathered outside a small restaurant as they tried to steal shots of the pair of celebrity dining inside.

"Can't they just leave us alone just for once?" Yaten scanning through the menu grumbled in annoyance.

"Don't blame them. They are just doing their job." Minako giggled at her boyfriend's frustration.

The couple was seated at a booth in the corner of the place. Only a few people were there besides them at the moment, and they had given them autographs in order to dine in peace.

A waitress walked up to their table with a small notepad and pen asking, "May I take your order?"

She had her hair tied back and the uniform she wore seemed to be altered to show more skin than it was supposed to. Her eyes were focused on Yaten watching him intensely, obviously interested until she saw Minako. Her eyes immediately flashed with dislikes when she realized who she was.

"Minako, what would you like?" Yaten ignoring the waitress distaste towards his girlfriend asked.

"I heard the apple pies here are pretty good. Should we try that?" Minako suggested with a smile.

"Sure." Yaten agreed and immediately placed his order without hesitation, wanting the waitress to leave.

"I didn't expect that you would agree to take up the Sailor Star Healer's role." Minako voiced after the waitress had left. "I thought you'd dislike this character cast, since she's a girl after transformation."

"It's true…" Yaten replied honestly. "I still dislike that girly role… but if I take it up, we might be able to spend more time together…"

His response left Minako blushing, "You don't have to go this far for me…"

Yaten smiled at her shyness, "How are you intending to repay me then?"

"Repay you?" Minako blinked. "But I didn't force you into it…"

"Fine. I shall call the director and tell him to get a replacement for me." Yaten threatened as he intentionally took out his cell phone from his right pocket.

"No! No…" Minako leaned forward and snatched his phone away. "Don't… Don't… call…"

"Hm? Then reward me with something." Yaten requested with a mischievous grin.

"Wh-what do you want?" Minako asked timidly.

"A kiss." He requested boldly. "On the lips."

"What?! Here? Now?" Minako freaked at his request.

Yaten nodded with a grin.

"Bu-but, there are people watching… and the paparazzi are still outside…" Minako hesitated.

"Oh?" Yaten playfully reached for his left pocket and took out another cell phone. "Then I am calling the director to cancel…"

"Hey… why do you have so many cell phones?" Minako once again reached forth in the attempt to snatch the cell phone away, but he was too quick for her this time.

"Kiss me." He demanded mischievously.

Minako glanced up at her playful boyfriend with a red face before submitting a quick kiss on his lips.

"Yummy. This is the best appetizer…" Yaten licked his lips.

"Stop teasing me already…"

"I'm serious. And I hope the paparazzi took a shot of that kiss…"

"But, why?! That will be so embarrassing! Tomorrow papers and magazines will be filled with our headlines!" Minako exclaimed, not understanding her boyfriend's intention.

"So, all those perverted guys out there would know that you, Minako Aino, truly belongs to me, Yaten Kou." He grinned slyly.

He knew that guys were all over his girlfriend since she was a popular ex-model before she took up acting. She was tall, slim, and stunningly beautiful, a girl who can made any male celebrities fall head over toes for her. And, even after she was in an open relationship with her, her love pursuers still remained persistence. He hated that she was so popular, worried that she might get taken from him one day. But Minako didn't seem to be aware of his worries as she giggled at his possessiveness.

The couple was soon interrupted when they noticed two familiar gentlemen entering the restaurant.

"It's Mamoru-san and Saphir-san." Minako hissed to her boyfriend as they both turned into their direction. Apparently, the two men didn't notice Minako and Yaten as they proceeded front and sat a table in front of them.

Neither Yaten nor Minako was fond of the two celebrities seated before them. Mamoru, the lead male actor of Sailor Moon, was a playboy in reality while Saphir was one of Minako's love pursuers.

"Great. There goes our romantic dinner…" Yaten grumbled unhappily.

"Just endure them for a while, Yaten. At least we don't have to work with them much in the final season. I went through the script, Saphir wouldn't be appearing and Mamoru died in the series…"

"That's some good news." Yaten commented, sounding rather relief.

The couple proceeded with their meal silently while eavesdropping some of their conversation.

"I heard that you aren't given much screen time for the Sailor Moon final season. Don't tell me you got into a fight with the producer again." Saphir asked after they had placed their order.

"I'm through with that stupid old man, as well as that show. Some better directors got me into their movies instead, so I told him that I don't have much time for his silly finale..." Mamoru replied arrogantly. "And besides, if I don't step down for a while, the new actors would have no chance to rise, would they?"

"You mean the Three Lights? But, I must say, they are pretty successful for a new band." Saphir commented.

"They are young and still have a long way to go. Just because they won a few music awards, doesn't mean they can do well in the acting field…"

"Well, that's true. And, I heard you are interestd in Usagi Tsukino. Isn't she rumored to be a close friend of the Three Lights? Since when did you switch your taste to younger girls?"

"Usagi has great talent." Mamoru smirked. "This girl maybe young but she devotes herself into acting really well, especially in kiss scene. I got to praise her for that…"

"You sounded as though you are intending to rape her innocence? Well, I hope she doesn't fall for your trap. But, she's still single, isn't she?" Saphir said half-heartedly.

"Yes, and definitely a virgin." Mamoru replied with a evil smirk.

"You are a true playboy." Saphir laughed. "But I heard she's a hard catch. She rejects all dates and doesn't get close to any of the male celebrities other than the Three Lights."

"I like tough chicks like her. It makes everything seems more interesting." Mamoru commented bluntly.

"You are a really terrible person…" Saphir chuckled.

"Me? Terrible? You don't have right to call me that." Mamoru carried on. "Do you seriously think I was not aware of your attempt to peep on Minako-san when she's changing?"

His remarks had Yaten choking on his sprite. "He what?!"

"Don't cause a fight here, the paparazzi are still outside." Minako held onto Yaten's hand firmly, wanting to prevent him from causing a commotion.

"That bastard tried to peep on you when you were changing and you expect me to feel nothing about it?!" Yaten shouted and shot up from his seat, immediately catching everyone's attention.

"Oh? What a nice coincidence to be meeting one of the Three Lights, Yaten Kou, and the very lovely Minako-san here." Saphir greeted as he stood up arrogantly with Mamoru.

"You bastard!" Yaten yelled and dashed forward, but Minako immediately embraced him from behind, stopping his attack.

"Yaten! Don't! Don't cause a commotion here!" Minako insisted.

"Let me go Minako! He violated you! Let me kill him!"

"No! No!" Minako persisted. "If you hit him, your career will be over! You can't sing anymore! You will be thrown out of the industry!"

Yaten reluctantly stop his assault, understanding her thoughts. This was the real thing and it was nothing justifying like the television series. He couldn't break the law, not with his career and dream on the line.

"Yes, listen to your little girlfriend." Saphir added as he walked over to the couple. "Besides, do you have any evidence that I violated her?"

"I'll kill you!" Yaten clutched his hands into fists, wanting so badly to throw a crucial punch onto that disgusted face of his.

"Kill him? Can you?" Mamoru challenged and added. "We celebrities got to keep our image at all times. You are quite clear what tomorrow headlines will be if you touch him. Let's see…'The Three Lights Violence' maybe ? "

"If you want to destroy your future and your friends'... Punch me here." Saphir pointed his finger to his left cheek slyly.

"You…!" Yaten growled but didn't start an attack.

"You are not punching me?" Saphir smirked. "Then I'm leaving… Goodbye, little boyfriend. I envy you. Your girl got a hot body…"

Saphir last provocative phrase had Minako tightening her grasp on Yaten since she knew that he would have jumped forth if she hadn't. She felt his shivers as she slowly release her hold on him.

"Yaten…" She called softly out to him, not knowing what to say.

"I'm sorry…I wasn't able to protect you…" He apologized remorsefully, still not looking at her as he gently held her back by the hand.

Minako quietly shook her head, as she tried her hardest to hold back her tears.

They quickly paid the bill a second later and left the restaurant.

"You are serious?" Taiki laughed. "You are actually serious about acting a female role? This sounds so ridiculous!"

"Don't laugh." Seiya demanded, sounding a little stern. "You are not any better, Taiki."

"I accepted it because I was looking for a challange. Unlike you doing it for Usagi…"

"What's wrong with that? Yaten took the role because of Minako too." Seiya tried defending himself.

"That's because she's his girlfriend." Taiki reminded. "Who is Usagi to you?"

Seiya hestiated a reply at his question. Who was she to him? An intimate childhood friend? The girl next door? No, she was more than just that. Because to him, she is…

"The most important..."

"That's direct." Taiki smiled, hitting a note on his guitar. "Why haven't you confessed to her yet?"

"Confess? Am I allowed to?" Seiya shook his head distressingly. "Do you not remember what happened to Naomi-san or Jessica? The actress and singer who they rumored were my girlfriends?"

"Yes. One got her face disfigured while the other got her voice detoxified. Your fans are sure scary."

"I would rather die than let such things happen to Odango." Seiya declared with a sigh. "Since when did I start wishing that I wasn't a celebrity? Can I sing and yet not be idolized?"

"Don't say such silly things, Seiya." Taiki placing down his guitar continued. "From the very first day you step into this music industry and make a blast, there's no turning back…"

Seiya shook his head. "That's the reason why I wasn't please when Usagi took up acting. Now, she makes me worry for her safety everyday."

"At least you are in the same cast as her now… Does that somehow ease your worries?"

"By a little, I guess…" Seiya smiled lightly.

"Only a little? Then I guess I would have to help you keep an eye on her too." Taiki offered.

"Thanks…"

"You better catch some sleep. We have a group meeting with the director and the whole 'Sailor Cast Team' tomorrow. You want to look your best in front of Usagi, don't you?"" Taiki reminded.

"Hai… Hai…We artistes are not given any break even during the weekend. How tiring..." Seiya exhaustingly headed for his room.

"And, tomorrow will be another long day…"

"Seiya! You are here!" Usagi grasped onto his arm happily.

"Odango…" he returned a light smile.

"You only miss Seiya? What about me?" Taiki teased his blonde friend.

"I'm sorry." Usagi stuck out her tongue. "Hey, Taiki… Nice to have you here."

"I guess I am not wanted." Taiki said in a half-joking manner.

"No… No! You are not!" Usagi exclaimed while shaking her hands in front of herself. "I am really happy to have you in the cast too!"

"Alright. Alright, stop teasing her, Taiki. Shall we head for the meeting room? It's about time, isn't it?" Seiya reminded.

All eyes were on the three artistes when they stepped into the room filled with the actors and actresses of the series, SM. Some of actresses even stood up and approached the two musicians.

"You are the sexy lead singer, Seiya Kou!?" a brunette exclaimed in admiration before she introduced herself. "I am Rei Hino, I play Sailor Mars in the series… I love your songs! You are really talented, Seiya-san! I'm really excited to finally get the opportunity to work with you!"

Usagi looked displeasingly at Rei who was showing obvious interest in Seiya. She deliberately leaned closer to him as the two girls exchanged killing stares.

"Thank you." Seiya smiled politely as though he was addressing another fan of his.

"We welcome the Three Lights to our cast." An young actress with short sapphire hair offered a handshake to Taiki. "I'm Ami Mizuno, the character Mercury is played by me."

Taiki slipped his hand into hers. "Nice to meet you, Mizuno-san. I've watched your acts. You did pretty well for Mercury."

"Thank you." Ami courteously added. "Let me introduce you to the other cast crews, this is Makoto Kino, Haruka Tenoh, Michiru Kaioh, Setsuna Meioh, Hotaru Tomoe…"

The following actors exchange friendly greetings before proceeding to their seats.

" Where Minako?" Usagi finally noticing her best friend's absent asked.

"I'm not sure either." Makoto replied. "We tried contacting her, but she didn't answer her phone."

"That's strange. Yaten isn't here either." Taiki added.

"Do you think something bad might have happened to them?" Usagi asked in worries.

"Don't worry, Odango. They are no little kids anymore… I'm sure they will be fine. I'll try contacting Yaten again later." Seiya comforted.

Then, before Usagi could respond, the door slid opened as the director, Yonsei Eri, along with Mamoru and two other new actresses walked in.

"Good day all." The director started.

Everyone responsively stood up and greeted Yonsei.

"It's really an honor to have the Three Lights in our cast. I hope the three of you aren't camera-shy." the director joked.

"We will do our best, thank you." Taiki smiled politely.

"Everyone!" Yonsei clapped his hands twice. "They are the two new actresses that will be joining us for this season. This is Kakyuu, she will be acting as the Princess of Kinmoku and over here is Galaxia, the main villain for the season."

There went another round of exchange in greetings before the director announced. "Alright. All of you should know why our producer, Khim-san, isn't here with us today. He's currently in Kyoto for an award ceremony, and won't be back any time soon but that doesn't mean we can afford to be slacking. Sadly, this will be the last season for Sailor Moon, so for it, let's all do our very best and make this series a memorable one!"

Claps and agreements are instantaneously heard throughout the room.

The crew settled back down immediately after the scripts were passed. Usagi eagerly flipped through the pages and was seen smiling happily each time she noted a scene between her and Seiya, especially act 83 whereby they were placed on a date in an amusement park.

"A date! I get to go on a date with Seiya!" Usagi was jumping with joy inside till she hit on act 27, a kiss scene with Mamoru at the airport.

She gasped, "Oh no! Another scene with Mamoru… and Seiya is present in it too?"

Her heart began to tremble in discontentment and fear. Would Seiya hate her if he witnessed her kissing another man? Would he ignore her? How would he feel? At that instant, Usagi wished she wasn't the main actress, Sailor Moon, so she won't have to play any romance scene with Mamoru especially now, when Seiya was around.

"What's wrong?" Seiya asked in concern, noticing her worried expression, and by chance caught a glimpse on the page Usagi was in.

"No- nothing…" Usagi lied, closing her script anxiously.

She hoped Seiya hadn't realize she was given a kiss act with Mamoru though she knew there was no point in hiding since he would find out sooner or later. She grasped onto her skirt uncomfortably. What should she do? She couldn't tell the director to take that scene away and she couldn't possibly back out now, but she didn't want Seiya to see her kissing another man. Usagi was so caught in her own grief that she didn't notice the director calling her repeatedly.

"Tsukino-san! Tsukino-san! Are you here with me?"

Seiya gave Usagi a slight nudge which instantly brought her attention back to the meeting.

"Ha-Hai?" She shrieked in surprise.

"Are you feeling alright, Tsukino-san?" The director asked in concern. "You look really pale. If you are not feeling well, please let me know. It's very important for the main actress to be taking note of her health…"

"Ha-hai… Sorry… I'm fine." Usagi bowed slightly, her expression still stiff from worries. All attention was on the lead actress now as she embarrassingly looked back down.

"Please excuse us." Seiya abruptly stood up. "Usagi hasn't been feeling quite well since morning, and I think it's best to get a doctor to see her. Pardon me, I'll take her there…"

"Please do." the director agreed. "It will be a headache if our main lead is out of the cast. No problem, Seiya-san. I will tell all the necessary for your part to Taiki-san and if you have any questions, do give me a call."

"Thank you for your understanding." Seiya departed as he gave his director an appreciation bow before exiting the room while holding onto Usagi's hand securely.

The couple unexpected actions had the entire meeting place covered with awkward silence.

This is not a new story plot of mine but an old one that I can't recall when I wrote it; found the script in my 'junk' folder. But I decided to place it up anyway. But, I am sure it's not meant for this site. So, I might take it down, I am still uncertain. Anyway, here's basic storyline, about the life of the actors/actresses behind the series, Sailor Moon. Portraying the tough settling of being a celebrity, seriously it's nothing glamorous backstage. Fame comes with a price to pay… Ya, that's the real world for you, betrayal, hatred and bad motive… and you think being a celebrity was easy and fun :P?

Well, I am not sure whether I will continue writing this plot, since it's one of my old ideas and I have higher reader's demand for my other two plots, the Love Legend and National Psychical Academy. Hmmm… If the demand is good for this story than I will reconsider on continuing with it… if not, I will put it on hold for the time being. So, if you like this plot and want me to write more, just leave me a Review of your thoughts. Of course, the more reviews the more chance I will update it… Ok, thanks all for reading!