Floriography: Red Roses

Chapter 14

Shibuya Hikarie, big and busy. When they got there, the stage was being built and tidied up. A man in a suit approached Violetta and endured it. Tracy had not even felt awkward, too many important people were breathing nearby these few days. He was starting to feel normal about it.

Violetta spoke briefly with the man, and the other three Naka teams could only stand awkwardly behind

Violetta whispered as to how clean the place was and how vast the venue was this time compared to yesterday. Only Reth is not surprised, because last year one of Violetta's collections was displayed in Tokyo

Fashion Week at this venue so that Reth is quite familiar with the situation around. Juan has just been named the photographer leader this year, and so has Candice.

“Ok, so—“ Violetta turned to face Naka's team as soon as the man finished talking and walked away. “Because

the stage is not finished yet, we have to take care of the backstage first. Reth, you can go straight around to set the consumption schedule tomorrow, prepare the security members, and also don't forget about the closing party. Juan, you can also start estimating where to install the camera, as well as giving parts to other document teams. Candice and Tracy, you guys come with me backstage. That's it, the passion for today!” Violetta smiled then immediately turned around and walked over quickly. Candice and Tracy attempt to equalize Violetta's pace through the long room.

As they walked, Tracy stared at the stage, and spontaneously walked along a line aligned with the length of the runway, as if she were doing her catwalk right now.

“You were born to modeling, Tracy, you have to start accepting that fact.” Candice whispered, and Tracy almost jumped in shock. He re-arranged his way of walking to return to normal.

Tracy laughed awkwardly.

“I don't know what to say to answer your words.”

“Everything will change after Tokyo is done, Tracy. Even if you disagree with my statement, what will judge is the tens of professional eyes and thousands of other eyes that look from the media screen. After that, the decision will be in your hands.”

Tracy nodded, knowing that sooner or later she would have to meet Gracy and talk about this. His eyes glanced back towards the stage.

Not only did Gracy have to talk to her, but to herself as well.

When the two of them got backstage, they were greeted by other models who were ready to display Violetta's dresses. Tracy admits that she is a little taller than these models, but not only is she tall. There were approximately two, three models who were more or less the same height as him, but if he once again bargained with Violetta about the dress earlier, it would look unprofessional.

“Candice, come and set up these models. I want her makeup to be more splashy and more ‘Japan’ than Kyoto yesterday. Then.” Violetta threw her gaze around the room.

“Ah, Shu, Nana, and Tracy, come here.”

Tracy swiftly stepped closer to Violetta. The two tall models that he had noticed came towards Violetta.

“Alright, look. Shu, you're gonna be the opening of the show. The dress you're going to wear is a traditional kimono, but there's going to be a big ribbon behind the obi, and it's a very long tail, about three meters. Then you will also wear a shawl on your arm, and there will be a large ornament also in your hair.” Violetta directed while watching the girl. Shu's face is tapered, like Violetta's, with equally jet hair, but Shu's hair is much longer than Violetta's.

“When you enter, your path should be very slow. You walk all the way to the front, when you get to the end I want you to bow respectfully, slowly, I know the ornaments in your head will be very difficult. Then you walk back, and pose near the driveway, and then the lights go off. In the state of the lights off you should be able to go back to the backstage, do not worry, you will not wear shoes.”

Shu's face looked a little brighter hearing he wouldn't use footwear. The girl nodded small.

“Then Nana, you will open the Frozen Flower series. The dress will be a transparent red longcoat, inside you will use a two-piece bohemian suit. You're also going to use a pretty heavy ornament, it looks like a rather tall fur hat, and you're going to use white leather boots. Not too high so don't worry, but you'll be carrying a big umbrella with curtains that might make you unable to see the way, so we'll practice with that umbrella later.”

Unlike Shu, this time Nana's face was worried, her eyebrows were together, but she kept trying to smile and nod.

“Well, Trace.” Violetta patted Tracy's shoulder. “You will be the second cover of the series.”

Tracy refrained from sighing in front of the other two models, and simply nodded.

“The first dress is Ocean Tears, which you wore yesterday. I hope there is no problem, the second is Frozen Sakura. The shape of the dress is not much different from Ocean Tears, you haven't tried it yesterday. Old school style with bulging shoulders and long arms, body fit. The skirt will be short on the front, and long on the back, but you'll be using a petticoat so it'll be a little complicated. Later we will practice with petticoatnya only.”

Violetta chuckled.

“No need. Tangled Ribbon will be used Shu later, for Peach Frills I will still see, it looks like it can be used Lizzy. I need you more to be the cover.”

Tracy could only nod in response.

“Well then, Shu, you try that dress now, because I'm sure it's oversized on your body, tell Candice to shrink it to your size, now. Nana, you can also just grab her umbrella, and you can practice with it. Tracy, come with me for a minute.”

Violetta walked back in her long steps, and Tracy followed her with a small run. Violetta took him out from backstage towards the stage.

“Trace, show this time you won't start from the stage, you'll start from the back door. For Ocean Tears only.” Violetta pointed at the door facing the runway. “That door will be used by the guests, but after seven o'clock it will be closed. You'll be set up behind the door, and the door will be opened when you enter. You walk all the way to the stage, there will be stairs there.” Violetta pointed at the end of the runway. “You go up, walk straight to the backstage door, and then you do that thing you did yesterday with the end of your skirt, I love those tricks. Then walk forward again, you pose in front, turn around, you pose on the right, then on the left, then stop behind like yesterday. But this time it's the same as the opening, the lights will turn off and then you'll walk to the back when the lights go out. When the lights are on I will go out for a speech and ask a little questions, you do not have to worry about the interview later there will be a video from Juan.”

Violetta explained quickly, and Tracy was afraid to ask or ask him to repeat so he tried to remember everything.

“Oh, and later when Frozen Flower is shown, there will be Aya Eiko performing one song. She will sing one verse, then the model will start to enter in the section ref.” Violetta patted his forehead. “Duh, I forgot to tell Nana. For Frozen Flower I want the atmosphere to be more fluid, like the fashion show ala-ala Victoria Secret, you've seen, right?”

Tracy nodded. Who doesn't know?

“And later when you come out, Aya Eiko's song should have reached the top, while on the bridge towards the last ref. You'll be out there, casual while interacting a little with Aya. You stop in front, no need to be too tense, you can join lipsync song, while dancing pretty is also okay. After that you will walk back, and interact again with Aya, When the song will be finished, Aya will do adlib and vocalizing, you just need to walk gracefully, circling Aya, Aya, slow down while playing your dress. After Aya's song is done, she turns you around, then sends you back to backstage.” Victoria nodded to herself.

“Later when your rehearsal will be guided by the choreographer, and we will rehearse at least three times, so don't

apprehensive. You just need to have fun.” Victoria patted Tracy on the shoulder, then walked away to a man, who seemed to be the music committee could not attend yesterday's meeting.

Tracy sighed, then touched the runway stage with her fingers.

Her dream.

If he can speak honestly, he wants to be next to Gracy, one package with Gracy, what Gracy does he does too.

But she realizes competition in the entertainment world is hard, and Tracy also keeps her heart in her novels. He himself did not know what he was doing. He often asked himself, what would happen if he were not born twins? What will he choose? The world of modeling or literature?

“Oh, are you a model in this presentation? What did Violetta say to you? You're notoriously arrogant among photographers.”

Tracy didn't have to look around to get to know the voice. An annoying sound .Tracy grunting.

“Amateur photographers, maybe. Senior photographer already knows I'm not interested in the world of modeling.” Tracy answered calmly, pulling her fingers off the stage.

“Not interested?” Louis grunting. “Say you want to be Gracy but you know you'll never be as good as her.” Louis laughed with sarcasm.

Tracy closed her eyes, she wanted to answer honestly. Yeah, that's how he feels. But even thinking about that answer made her want to cry. Her eyes were hot, Tracy turned to look at Louis.

“You don't know me. Don't act like you know me and Gracy.” so well Whisper, before turning and leaving Louis. Tracy let out a long sigh, drawing back her tears.

I hate amateur photographers.