Hey guys! I'm near the end of "Neko-Kin of Many Faces" and I've deiced to start the "BBA School Detectives"! This is a parody of the "CLAMP School Detectives" just as "Neko-Jin of Many Faces" is a parody of "Man of Many Faces." So anyway, this story has both het/straight couples and one, uh, gay couple/shounen-ai couple (they don't DO anything). But only because "Neko-Jin of Many Faces" is a (and my first) shonen-ai story. This story is somewhat a flip story to "Neko-Jin of Many Faces" so similar scenes will occur in both stories but not a lot of it. I might start a "CLAMP School Defenders: DUKLYON" parody if I find some characters for it. Oh yeah, before I start the story, yes, I'm using Japanese names and I'm also using Japanese style so they might say a couple of Japanese words and they will use honorific such as "Chan" and "Kun"
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or CLAMP School Detectives! If I did own Beyblade, there would be a few more seasons and Mystel would appear more. Same goes for the CLAMP School Detectives! Though I probably can't do a good job on the story…CLAMP's too good.
Up in the sky, a huge blimp with its own services aboard sat 3 young students that attend the BBA Junior High School that's part of the entire BBA School; where the most talented students enroll.
"If we're talking about a Christmas party, then it's got to be at night," said a young blonde. The boys at this school wear a long sleeved black vest-suit-shirt with a tie with long black pants as their autumn and winter uniform.
"Duh!" snapped a certain two-toned hair boy, oldest, not to mention richest, of the three.
"Don't be so mean, Kai. It's definitely a good idea though; we can see the stars to!" said the only Chinese boy here as he poured more tea for Kai.
"Oh! I'll be right back; I forgot to bring my bag with me from the door!"
"Hurry Max! We're running out of time!"
"Rei, we're going to be stuck on this blimp for a while, don't even bother to try, our chairman isn't the most responsible around here…" said Kai as he sipped his tea. Before anything else could be said, Max barged back into the little diner with a paper in his hand and his bag in the others,
"Hey look guys! 20 Faces left a notice again!" Max exclaimed as he slowly tries not to run while being so high up in the air isn't exactly not scary. Rei slightly fidgeted,
"Max, he always leaves a notice before he steals something," Kai pointed out while sipping his tea and looking outside the window. "Yeah but it's at our school! He wants the auditorium curtain!"
"Weirdo…who cares about the curtain?"
"Kai!" Max whined as he sits down across from Kai,
"We're supposed to be looking for a good place for this year's Christmas party," Kai reminded and left the cup in midair waiting for Rei to pour some more tea.
"Here Kai. Don't worry too much about this Max, Kai is right, the school can always get a new curtain, it's not like the school doesn't have enough money already. They're as rich as the Hiwatari family," Rei reminded as he sits down at the table too and Kai takes another sip,
"My family is still richer than all of Japan," said Kai, partly gloating.
"Yeah…so where should our Christmas party be?" Max asked cheerfully, forgetting about 20 Faces' notice.
"Well since the driver isn't taking us anywhere, the only thing I can see is Tokyo Tower," said Rei pointing outside,
"Okay, we'll have it here," Kai shrugged as Max and Rei sweat drops.
"Isn't this my decision? Oh who cares, I was going to say here as well!" said Max and Rei sighed.
BBA School Junior High Division Class Chairman-Max Mizuhara
"But you how much it will cost to rent the place for a party?" Rei reminded with a worried expression.
BBA School Junior High Division Class Treasurer-Rei Kon
"I'll handle it," said Kai in his usual monotone voice.
BBA School Junior High Division Class Secretary-Kai Hiwatari
"You always handle it…" said Rei and sighed again.
Max's face hit the window like he just saw something very important,
"It's a damsel in distress!"
Rei and Kai anime falls.
"No I'm serious! Kai, call the tower and ask for permission to land!" Max ordered and Kai nodded, reaching for the phone. Max stared out the window, there was an old lady, crying at one of the windows. Max's face grew worried.
"They won't grant us permission to land, and since we already took photos of this place from all sides, below and above as well, we might as well head back to BBA School," said Kai as he puts the phone away.
"Is something wrong?" Rei asked when Max didn't reply,
"No…nothing," said Max and smiled for them. He looked back outside,
"She's…crying…"
The blimp took them back to BBA School; it's an enormous institution comprising various divisions: Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High, High School, University, and Graduate School. It's its own little community with its own bank and hospital. Here, it doesn't matter how rich your family is or where you come from, so long as you have talent, you're accepted. Especially if your talent is the sport of beyblading. But Beyblade is not the only thing BBA School is known for, BBA School is also well known for partying.
The schools are run by Division Class Boards; though being on them is usually a one-way ticket to being loved by EVERYONE, especially the opposite gender.
Max, Kai, and Rei were walking down from the ride and headed back to their school.
"IT'S THE JUNIOR HIGH DIVISION CLASS BOARD!!" a mob of girls screamed.
"Oh no…" Rei groaned,
"Just stay calm and act causal," said Kai as they walked as casually as possible and not making any sudden movements…
"So should we hold the party at Tokyo Tower or not?" Kai asked when they reached their office. Rei and Kai were standing in front of Max's desk,
"Every year, we have tons of celebrations. The partying is endless. If we're going to hold the party at Tokyo Tower we need to consider our money," Rei reminded,
"It's all pocket money to me," said Kai and Rei sighed,
"Yes, but who's playing Treasurer, you or me?" Rei reminded.
"Who pays for everything anyway?" Kai pointed out. Max was remaining quiet, and that immediately bothered both Rei and Kai,
"Is something bothering you, Max?" Rei asked,
"I think we should take one more trip to Tokyo Tower," said Max with a serious expression on,
"So we are having it there? Okay, let's see how much the rental fee will be…" said Rei and was about to count it up,
"Hold on. There's something else I want to check out," said Max looking outside after he spun his chair around to face the big window for a wall behind him.
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It was night at Tokyo Tower, a lonely old woman stood and stared at the dark night. Then a bouquet of flowers was held up to her,
"A beautiful lady shouldn't look so sad. Pardon me, I happened to see you crying yesterday," said Max and bowed. Max was the other two behind him were wearing a white-vanilla trench coat suit.
"Oh my, how terribly embarrassing. Where were you that you could see me?" the old woman asked. She had her hair up and was wearing a beautiful kimono. The woman accepted the flowers.
"I saw you from up there, in the sky," Max pointed outside.
"It's not nice to joke with an old woman," she said with a smile.
"I can't believe he could see someone crying from that distance. Max just continues to surprise me," Rei whispered to Kai.
"I apologize. But for what reason for your tears?" Max asked, "What could make you cry alone at the Tokyo Tower?" Max asked politely. "If I knew the cause of your suffering, maybe I could help…"
But before anything else could be said, some men in black suits came running in. The woman looked startled which was Rei and Kai's cue to step in. The men continued to head towards them. Rei went ahead towards them. He grabbed the first one's outfit and flipped him over.
"What the?"
"He's just a kid! Take him down!"
"He did NOT just call me a kid…" Rei muttered.
The others charged towards him. Rei kicked one from the chin up. The next thing everyone knew, there was an anime dust cloud with the men flying right and left.
"Wow, cool!" said Max as he clapped for Rei's abilities.
"I should pay him to be my body guard…" said Kai,
"You already do remember? Pay him double!" said Max and Kai sighed. That's right; the money Rei earns from him was enough for him to stay in Japan in a large house with his other friend from China.
"Don't move or this guy gets it!" one of the men grabbed a hold of Kai from behind.
"Oh Rei, my dear bodyguard, someone has just laid a hand on the great Kai Hiwatari," said Kai calmly with amusement in his voice and the guy immediately released him,
"H-Hiwata-" before he could finish the name, Rei was already over there and kicked the guy's head from the air.
"Whoo! Go Rei!" Max cheered.
Not even 5 minutes passed and all the men ran off with tails between their legs,
"You want me to go after them?" Rei asked,
"No. I think the answer we'd want about why they attacked are right here," said Max as he looked up at the old woman. The woman started to cry again, yes, the answers were right here.
The old woman took them to her home, a large mansion.
"They've been harassing me for days now. They've gone to awful extremes to frighten me. They've even tried to run me over…" the old woman explained as she served the boys drinks,
"Why didn't you go to the police?" Rei asked,
"Those men were hired by my brother…"
"Your brother?" Max repeated,
"My brother-in-law actually. I'm sure this might sound ridiculously amusing to someone your age. A long time ago, I used to be a maid, and my husband-to-be was a son of the master of the house. It was obvious we came from separate classes, but still…he was so kind to me. I couldn't believe it when his father gave us his blessing. We were so happy…the only snag was that my husband's younger brother was against our marriage. He often made it difficult for us, but none of it mattered as long as we were together, it seemed nothing could bring us down. But then the war began, and he went to fight for his country…
"Wait for me, my love. I will come back to you. If this house no longer exists, we'll meet at our special place. I promise to return by our wedding anniversary, December 23rd."
"I will wait for you! I promise. I'll wait…"
"But the war ended, and he didn't come back. Several Decembers passed, and there was no sign of him. The house still remains but our special place is gone. They replaced it with Tokyo Tower. And my memories of him are now confined to the home we've shared. My brother-in-law wants me out of the house. So he can sell it and keep the money for himself. Since my husband is presumed dead, he says that I'm no longer part of his family. I've protected my home for all these years, but just last week, I was robbed. The deed to the property and my seal of registration were stolen…"
The boys lightly gasped.
"And since I refuse to leave, he's been sending those men to terrorize me. They come everyday. All I want is to stay here and wait for my husband. No one's ever been able to confirm whether he's alive or dead. I want to believe that he's still alive somewhere. If I abandoned our home, he would never be able to find me…" the old woman wiped her eyes with her long sleeve to stop more tears.
"THAT DIRTY RAT!" Max exclaimed,
"It's not fair, how can they treat her like that after she's already suffered so much?!" Rei added,
"Kai."
"Yes?"
"How long will it take you to assemble data on this case?" Max asked,
"I can have it on your desk before the first bell tomorrow morning," Kai replied in his usual calm voice.
"Leave to us, ma'am. You don't need to be scared any longer. We're here to help you!" said Max as he bows to the woman.
The next morning, Max was looking through the information in their office.
"So this is the rotten brother-in-law huh?" Max asked as he stared at the picture of an ugly man. His face was squared-like and was shorter than they thought he would be. He had large eyebrows and what seems like a very hard looking face.
"You can tell they aren't related. He looks like scum and she doesn't," said Kai. Once again, Rei and Kai stood before the chairman's desk.
"Real estate developer. The picture says it all doesn't it?" said Rei as they all leaned over the desk to see.
"How's his company doing?" Max asked as he separated the picture from the other information.
"Not very well. Once his brother was gone, he gained full control of the family estate. It's been in red ever since," Kai explained.
"I see, he has no problem strong-arming a widow. But matters of business escapes him…this guy's pathetic!" said Max as he slaps down the picture,
"That does explain why he's after the house," Rei pointed out,
"It appears so," Kai agreed.
"Rei, how much do you think that house is worth?" Max asked and Rei puts his hand on his chin,
"Let's see…Roughly speaking I'd at least 10 oku (1 billion yen or 10 million dollars)!"
"That's petty theft to me," said Kai,
"Which is why I ask for your help Kai!" said Max with an all too innocent grin as he pulled Kai closer by the arm. Rei leaned in closer as well to listen.
The limo stopped in front of the real estate company building. The three walked out with the same coat they wore when they went to Tokyo Tower. Kai had to explain to Rei that Max values their appearances when out. First impressions are one thing that Max is good at. And the fact that Kai actually paid for all this and being the richest and well known teenager around, he needs to let others know he's rich. Kai walked in first and a line of people from both sides bowed,
"Kai Hiwatari-San!" they all greeted.
"No need for a formal greeting," said Kai when they reached the end where the rat himself stood,
"Oh I insist! I am honored and humbled to have the young son of the Hiwatari zaibatsu here at our company. So welcome!"
"Impressive…" Rei complimented to Kai in a whisper.
The boys and the man sat down for a discussion in an office.
"So you're looking for a house in the city?" the man asked,
"Yes, but by luck I've already stumbled across the perfect place," said Kai, who sat with one leg over the other, showing how easy this is for him.
"Oh? What place is that?"
"You know…the house your sister-in-law lives in," said Kai and the man sighed,
"You have impeccable taste. However, there are several other buyers looking at that property," said the man even though the only other person after the house is himself.
Three suitcases hit the tabled and were opened by the 3 boys revealing money.
"10 Oku in cash. Other buyers?" Kai asked with a smirk.
"Great job Kai!" said Max as the three sat in their limo after the deal was confirmed.
"Yeah, whatever," said Kai as he lay back, "Now that we've bought the house, it doesn't matter who lives in it. Our lady friend can stay there as long as she likes, free from harassment."
"So, on to the main event! Kai! Rei! Are we ready?" said Max with a slight evil grin,
"All set!" the two replied.
"You know what to do Kai!" said Max and grinned but you can see the devil tail, wings, and horns despite that innocent smile.
The next day, the 3 went back to the company. This time, the 3 dressed in formal suits of their own style and color.
"So, what can I do for you?" the scum, as Max calls him, asked.
"Well…I've been thinking about your office and I decided I really like it!" said Kai which surprised the old man scum.
"I know it's a bit usual, but would you be willing to sell your office?" Kai asked casually,
"M-My office?! But what will you use it for?!"
"Well…for my own private room," Kai replied with a slight shrug.
"But it's my office!"
"Would you take the offer for 5 oku?" Kai asked
"F-Five oku?"
"I realize this is a bit outrageous but 5 oku is reasonable right?" Kai asked as he looked around this very office.
"YOU GOT A DEAL!"
"Splendid…I'll bring the money by tomorrow then. One thing, I have a few pets and I want to keep them in my new room. Is that going to be alright?" Kai asked and actually pulled off the innocent rich kid look, if one ever existed that is.
"No problem! It's your office now!"
"I realize how serious the pet issue can be between a tenant and landlord so I drew up this contract, just to be safe. It's just a formality…to avoid any disagreements later…"
Rei showed him the contract and the scum was eager to sign it.
"Oh, by the way, my pets like to take walks, so is it alright if I just let them wander the building from time to time?" Kai asked. The answer was an immediate yes; it was also included in the contract. Kai, Max, and Rei looked at each other and tried to keep themselves from showing any signs of amusement.
The next day, while the little scum was counting his money, he didn't realize the zoo taking place outside his door until he heard screams. He went out to see his employees running and screaming from all the animals he saw in the building! There were monkeys hanging around things, lions lying on desks, bear cubs hugging people, wolves howling, you name it.
"HIWATARI-SAMA!" the scum burst open the door of his old office, now Kai's private room, and he was just as shocked to see that this very office was turned into a jungle! Trees, bushes, more animals were seen!
"Oh, hello Mr. President, what can I do for you?" Kai asked while sipping tea as he sat on a tree trunk. Rei was playing with the animals and Max was feeding an elephant. The three were wearing safari outfits today.
"Are these animals yours?!"
"Yes, they're my pets," Kai replied calmly,
"PETS?! You have them out of here immediately!" the man demanded,
"We have an agreement, sir. You told me that I could have pets in my office," said Kai as he petted a cheetah.
"WHAT?! I NEVER GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO BRING IN LIONS AND LEOPARDS!"
"No? I beg to differ," said Kai and pulled out a piece of paper, "See this here? It says right here: The former has contracted with the latter to allow said room to be used for the raising of animals. And has given full permission to do so," Kai read the contract.
"The 'former' being you. And the 'latter' being me!" Kai pointed to himself.
The man read it over,
"Y-You're kidding me…"
Kai picked up a monkey and a flying squirrel landed on his safari hat,
"And I asked you specifically: Is it alright if I just let them wander around the building from time to time?"
"THE CONTRACT IS CANCELLED! I WANT YOU OUT!"
"Oh? That's too bad, I liked this room. Oh well, there's nothing we can do about it. Rei, what are the penalties for breaking the contract?" Kai asked as he took out a fan to fan himself. Rei stopped playing with the animals and took off his safari hat and pulled out a folder from his bag and read a piece of paper in it.
"If the former breaks the contract, he is to pay back the purchase price at 5 times the amount," Rei read,
"That's 25 oku!" Max added with a cheerful smile.
The three started to leave the building in their trench coat.
"Oh! By the way, if my pets are harmed in ANY way, you'll be the one paying!" Kai added before he left.
"Rei, when the 25 oku is deposited into my account, transfer 10 oku to our lady friend," said Kai as the 3 walked down the stairs of the building.
"Understood, but do you really think that guy will pay? Rei asked,
"Of course, unless he wants to keep working with all my pets around," Kai pointed out,
"But those animals aren't even your pets! We rented them from the film studio!" Rei reminded,
"They're very good actors too!!" said Max,
"So Max, are we going to help our lady friend to find her husband? If we use the recourses at BBA School, we can track him down probably within a week," Kai asked, changing the subject. Max's face went serious,
"No. Leave it be…"
Rei and Kai were surprised by Max's answer.
"If he didn't return to his beloved wife when the war ended then he either died or something else is going on. If we discover something unpleasant, it will only kill her hope and serve to make her sadder. If we do find something out and not tell her, the guilt will just build inside me so no, we won't search for her husband…but we can still help her more! After all, it's December 23rd right?"
The old woman was looking at the piece of paper as she rode the elevator up Tokyo Tower. She was happy that the boys recovered the deed to the house but she also received an invitation to Tokyo Tower at 10:00 p.m. What confused her is that the tower is supposed to be closed by then.
The door opened when she walked in only to surprise her. There was a huge Christmas tree with decorations all over it as well as all over the room. There were tables filled with food and cake and drinks ready to serve. Rei was just brining out what he just made and Kai was bringing out the drinks. Max bowed when she walked in.
"We know today is the anniversary of your wedding. We are poor substitutes for your beloved but we'd like to celebrate with you."
Max, Rei, and Kai were in their more formal suits fit for a party and they all smiled at her. Well, Kai weakly smiled, you could barely see it but it was there.
The old woman could not believe it. She then started crying tears of happiness,
"Thank you…"
"I wish I could buy the whole tower…" said Kai,
"But it's a landmark!" Rei reminded,
"Yeah whatever…but this still doesn't answer the question of where to have the party…" said Kai and glared at Max who was supposed to have a back up idea for this.
I'll let you know when I finish drawing these 3 in their safari costumes (I've started it). Actually, I'll let you know if I finish any costumes for them. I'll have a link at the bottom of the chapter.
Anyway, I hope it wasn't too boring for you guys…heh…
Next: Max makes it official that they are now the BBA School Detectives! They are to help out damsels in distressed in any way (Despite the fact that they already have fan girls from all grades)! What he didn't expect was going around looking for a peacock!
Question (I might ask something every now and then): Who acts more mean? Emily or Mariam?
Please Read and Review! Thank you!
