Reborn: The Villainess Shines

Yui's PoV

I am standing in the waiting room for the competition making small talk with my sister with a smile on my face but inside I was beyond upset. I really wanted to hit something or more like someone, starting with those idiots. 'I can't believe they messed up my plans, now I have to watch my sister steal what should be mine,' I thought as I clenched my hands behind my back.

*****

*Flashback*

I was in my hotel room enjoying a nice piece of cake, I was so happy thinking about all the glory that would befall me for helping the school. 'I should be leaving soon when my sister doesn't show for the last rehearsal I'm sure everyone would be in a panic.' I thought with a smile on my face.

Just as I was about to walk out of the door I got a call, "Hello?" "The plan failed," the deep voice said.

Those words made everything turned dark and I knew I ran out of chances to get my sister out of the way of my dreams. "Failed? How?" I asked with clenched hands.

The voice on the other side took a moment before he answered, "She was saved, the other party knew her; my guess is that person is from your school."

I couldn't listen to this conversation anymore, I told the voice that I'll call him if I need his services again and hung up 'Someone from my school, who?' I thought as I sat back down.

No reason to go to the rehearsal now but I have to find a way to apologize to my sister. If I don't she will be suspicious of me and I can't afford anyone looking my way.

'Mayumi, you sure are lucky, but your luck can only last you so long. No one is going to ruin my future.' I thought as I smash the cake.

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I watch my sister smile and keep a pleasant conversation but I know her type. She must be having an emotional breakdown because all of her plans have failed. I hear the staff call over Ryohei-san and myself for standby, just as I was leaving I gave my sister a good warm smile. I wanted her to know I I know about her true intentions that day but I won't be beaten so easily; I could tell she realize my meaning by the slight shine in her eyes as she compressed her emotions.

As we were walking toward the door I noticed President Kei standing at the door, when our eyes met I felt that he somehow knew more than what he shows. When I walked passed him he gave me a look I couldn't understand, but I put everything out of my mind and focus on the task ahead.

When it was my time to go on stage I took a huge breath and prayed I did Mayumi justice, 'If I can show the world my charms I sure that I can accomplish Mayumi's wish.' I thought as I faced the audience.

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??? PoV

I really didn't want to attend this competition, I find the whole thing a waste of time. Sakamoto-san told me that it's a worthwhile investment because of all the coverage it's been getting lately. All I see are a bunch of worthwhile kids with small talent who are being lied to that they are wonderful, such a bore.

As I sit watching these performers I remember all the different events that happened in a couple of days I been here? I also saw that girl from the restaurant before, 'Mayumi Sunhoara,' I wonder what kind of performance she will give me.

Just as I was thinking that she comes up on stage, and couldn't help the smirk from my lips as I eagerly waited for her to start. When she started to sing her piece the whole audience was quiet, it was as if everyone feels in a trance.

At that moment I had to thank Sakamoto-san for making me attend, if I didn't I would not have seen the gem among the rocks. Mayumi Sunohara-san had a voice that only came once in a lifetime, and I would make sure that everyone saw that talent.

When she finished she took a bow and left the stage breaking the spell off the audience, I gave a smile and left as well. I got into my car and made a call, "Sakamoto, get me in touch with AB Music. I found a project that greatly interests me and I want to make it shine." I said with a smile.

*****

It was the last day of the competition and everyone was waiting for the results with beating hearts. I looked over at Ryohei-san who looked like he could explode from the wait, he was acting very differntly form his usual self.

"Ryohei-san, please calm your neves."

He looked over at me and took a deep breath, "Sunohara-san, aren't you nervous about not winning?"

I giggled and gave him a sweet smile, "I did my best and whatever the results are was meant to happen. If I won, I will be truly grateful that others like my little talent, but I lost it means I have much to learn."

Ryohei-san smiled at my comment and gave me a pat on back, "You really are nice and sweet girl, I wouldn't have thought this if I was basing it of your image at school," he said.

"Are you saying I'm meaner at school?" I asked him.

"No, you just put up a wall around others and it makes it harder to see your true self. I used to think you were a little cold, but I know you just are more passive and kind-nature that it might not come off across at first." He told me with a sincere look in his eyes.

I thought about what he said and wonder if Mayumi had an aura that drew people away, "Thank you for telling me, I'll try to be harder to show others my heart."

He instantly replied, "No! You don't have to change at all. You are perfect the way you are and trust me when I say everyone will understand your personality just by listening to you. No one who could be blessed with such a voice could be a cold person. Just continue to be yourself and one day the world will see you as I do."

Just before I could respond to his very caring statement the head judge started to announce the winners. When he announced the grand winner of the female section I didn't know that my life as Mayumi Sunohara would change forever that day.