She stretched her arms and legs, sitting on her bed and letting out a long yawn. The sun was just rising and she stood up slowly while it did. She twirled in a small circle and took in a deep breath. She rubbed her eyes one more time and clicked her tongue. Walking over to her closet, she took a glance at the calender hanging on the knob and smiled at the circled date. As she slipped on a tube top and zipped her skinny jeans she slid her curtain to to the side and narrowed her eyes at the shining sun. "Today's the day,"she said under her breath. There was a long cool silence as Rin soaked in the beautiful ocean view. Gorgeous.
She turned to her bed and pulled on the edges to make it seem neater. Picking up her guide books and classical DVDs, she started repeating the steps in her head. Foot forward, back, lift, take a breath, arms high... Looking into the mirror she licked her thumb and scrubbed a few places. Everything was going to be great today, she told herself. You're going to do amazingly. You're gonna blow their minds.
"Nee-chan,"she heard her brother whine from down stairs. She cringed and made a sorrow frown. "What?"she replied with annoyance. "What are you doing up there? We're going to be late if you don't hurry up!" She shook her head and glanced at her clock. 8:45- shit, she was. She turned on her heel and quickly grabbed the bag she packed the night before in her excitement. "Coming,"she reassured and smoothed her hair back. Turning the knob, walking swiftly down the hall and making her way down stairs, her brother tapped his watch and pointed his thumb out the door. She rolled her eyes and darted out the door. Her brother smirked and followed behind her, shutting the door.
"Explain to me again why I'm the one taking you?"her brother asked for the fourth time that weekend. He pushed the keys into the ignition and turned the wheel. Her sister rummaged through her bag as he looked back to the road. "Uh, because you lost to dad at Rock, Paper, Scissors?"she explained, pulling out her phone. The boy made a small 'pft' and turned back to the front. "I still say that was an unfair game; I thought rock beats everything!" Rin let out a small chuckle and blushed as her brother gave her a taunting look. Not a lot of things made Rin laughed, not because she didn't think anything was funny, but because she hated her laugh. Once a boy in elementary said she sounded like a hyena. A very hoarse hyena.
"Besides, why is it such a burden to take your sister to her possible dream-come-true?"Rin said, flipping through her apps. "Psh, you sound like dad,"he got a punch in the shoulder for that. He reacted with a whiny 'ow' and rubbed his bruise. "Sorry,"Rin muttered tonelessly, "Kou." The boy shot her a glare. "Stop calling me Kou! You know my name is Gou!" Rin flashed a toothy grin, but soon covered it. Another thing she didn't like about herself; her teeth. When she was little they would call her The Predator because her teeth were so sharp, shaped like a shark's. But Rin didn't like being called a shark. Ballerinas aren't sharks.
"It's not that it's a burden, Nee-chan,"Gou explained. "It's just that I..I don't want to see you get disappointed, y'know?" She shot him a look. He quickly averted his eyes to look at the direction he was driving. "I mean, you're amazing at ballet, you really are. It's just that they don't see it. They don't see it because they don't know who you are,"he added, which made Rin sunk in her seat. It was true. Rin was rejected by six different schools, all of which barely looked at her performance. But this time, she was invited to audition. Invited. She couldn't believe it. And it wasn't from any other school, either. But from the RenRan Agency. The RenRan Agency. 'Where dancing legends are born'. "Incredible", was all she could muster when she held the ticket in her hands. "Absolutely incredible."
Her father warned her of course that she shouldn't bring her hopes too high. She might have been invited, but it didn't mean she was accepted. She learned to understand that, but still had a part of herself that knew she was going to fantastically. That little part of her whispered "Don't listen to them, you're going to do great. You'll show 'em."
She gazed at the scenery as her brother drove further. Blue ocean faded to green trees, which faded to pink and yellow flowers which faded to grey buildings. Everything seemed the same, but they weren't. Well, they weren't going to be anymore, anyway.
The ride was long without a conversation between the two. There would be a joke here and there, a little "How's it going at school?" but nothing much. Rin was never really up for hanging out on weekends because of dancing lessons, and Gou was always busy with clubs. It would also explain why Rin would be alone at home so much. Other than the girls at her dancing lessons, Rin didn't have actual friends. She didn't bother looking for any, either. But her father insisted that having friends is "healthy" and would help Rin in the future. Rin didn't really understand this theory, but if it made her father support her going to a University, then okay.
"We're almost here,"Gou interrupted her train of thought. Rin blinked, moving her chin away from her palm and popping her head over the wind shield that lowered. The view seemed to fit perfectly -maybe even better- with what Rin imagined. The building was a ripe peach with red linings along the windows and front doors. It was quite tall and straight. There was many open fields with blossom trees. Many dancers walking in and out of the building we're laughing and giggling amongst themselves, as if though this was heaven. Just like heaven. The dormitories were behind the school yet from first glance they looked like hotels. "Wow,"she heard her brother gasp under his breath. She nodded and slid her hand to the handle. She took a gulp as she opened her door.
The two followed the direction in which some of the students pointed them too (hopefully the right ones). Rin chewed on her lower lip as her brother gushed at their surroundings. Her heart banged against her chest and she felt her forehead sweat. Everything was so beautiful, so clean, so natural, so so...much better. Much better than what she expected. And it was scary. "This place is gorgeous,"he said with enthusiasm. "I know,"she responded. "I mean, I know we saw the pictures on their website but wow." "I know."
"It's so massive yet small."
So much space made for her.
"I know."
"Like, the light just hits everything so perfectly."
Much more perfectly than when it hits her.
"I know."
"And did you see the rooms? It's like luxury."
Much better than what she lived in already.
"I know."
"And the people here seem so nice."
They were all so much better than her.
"I know."
"Gosh, Nee-chan, when you get accepted here it's going to be so-"
"-I know!" Gou stopped and stared at his sister. Her shoulders we're tense and she formed her hands into fists. She turned her head slowly to him. "It's wonderful here, I get it,"she said through gritted teeth. He quickly shut his mouth when he noticed her fang-like teeth, as if though she was going to bite him. She turned her head back and carried on walking. "I...I'm just happy for you,"he mumbled behind her and her heart winced at that. Great, now she felt bad. But she carried on walking, holding unto her back tightly. Today's the day, she told herself. And it's horrifying.
"Ran, Ran, look!"Ren pulled on her brother's sleeve and repeatedly pointed to the entrance as many more ballerinas piled in. "Ah, they're all so pretty,"Ran said as he gazed at the many dancers that wore pink to black tutus. Ren snickered at her brother's blushing face and got a nudge from Ran. "Hey, who's that?"the boy pointed to the red head girl in her skinny jeans at the front entrance. Ren blinked but then smiled widely and then whispered into her brother's ear. He grinned and followed his sister as she strode over to the red head.
"Hello!" Rin turned her head and was confused when she saw nothing. "Down here!" She lowered her view and rose her brows at the two children that smiled brightly up to her. "Uh..hi?"she glanced at her brother standing at the reception, practically giggling like a little schoolgirl. "I'm Ren, "and I'm Ran." Rin nodded and tightened her grip on her bag. Who were these two? And why were they talking to her?
The two asked her for her name, and when she did, they smiled even more brightly. "Rin! That's like our name! Ren, Ran and Rin!"Ren looked back at her brother who gazed at the 19 year old. "..why are you wearing jeans?"he uttered softly, staring with confusion at the pair of pants. Rin pursed her lips as she looked at them too. "Uh..was I suppose to wear something else?" If she was stuck with them, she might as well get used to them. Ran nodded and pointed at the other candidates in their fitting costumes. Rin started chewing on her lip and looked around panicky. Ren glared at her brother and he responded with a sheepish smile.
"Don't worry, our Nee-chan can give you a costume,"she reassured the elder. Rin stopped chewing her lip and looked back at her brother. He shrugged and waved his hand as a sign of 'go ahead, what do you have to lose?'. Rin looked back at the glowing eyes of the siblings and shrugged and let out a small 'okay'. Ran reached out and grabbed Rin's hand to pull her in the direction his sister was running toward. "Nee-chan will be happy to see you." Rin heard the little boy say, but furrowed her brows, wondering if that was really what she heard.
The two called their big sister as they hopped up stairs, Rin following bewildered behind them. She couldn't understand why the two were so nice to a stranger like her, but just waved it off by saying their just little kids. Little kids are nice to the strangest things. Down a crystal white hall, she saw a figure standing at the end of it. The figure had many bags hanging off her shoulders and held a clipboard, ticking off one or two things with her pen. Rin's heart raced as she stepped closer to the girl. "Nee-chan! Nee-chan!"the two called, which made the girl turn her head and Rin felt her throat close. She was tall, brunette and has these tea-leaved green eyes that shined in the light the window gave off. She had a small soft smile on her face as her two siblings hopped over to her.
Rin stopped in her tracks and stared at her. She didn't understand why her throat was so dry, or why she cared for the girl, but something seemed familiar about her. She felt something ring at the back of her head, but she didn't exactly know where. "Nee-chan, this girl needs your help,"Ren pulled on her big sister's jacket's sleeve. "Yeah, she forgot to bring her costume,"Ran added, which made Rin feel embarrassed. She didn't know this girl, but she didn't want to seem like an idiot to her. Especially since it seemed like this girl worked here.
"Oh, really?" That voice, Rin thought. So soft and gentle and so so familiar. She felt her face heat up when the girl looked over to her. The girl stared at her for a moment, which made Rin feel more uncomfortable. Why was she staring at her? Was there something on her face? Oh God, this was embarrassing. The girl pursed her lips and stuffed her hands in the plastic bag. "I do have a costume here, but I'm not sure if it,"she glanced at the red head, "will fit." Rin felt her face getting hotter and she stepped forward to take a better look. "I'll try it on,"she said softly, almost cracking. "Where' the bathroom?"she placed her hand on the ruffled fabric. "Three doors down, to the right,"the girl answered. Rin looked up at the girl and stared in wonder at how tall she was. Rin felt so small in her presence, yet the girl was so gentle with her. Even though she was acting like such an idiot.
"Tachibana." Rin blinked. The girl smiled and chuckled at the 19 year old. "My name is Makoto Tachibana,"she repeated. "Makoto,"Rin echoed, almost trying to memorize it. "My name's Rin Matsuoka,"she said quickly and picked up the clothing. "Thank you,"she said in a high pitched voice, staring down at the pieces. Makoto smiled at her and replied with a pleasure. Makoto looked down at her little sister and told her to show Rin the way. When Ren skipped off, holding Rin's hand tight, Rin looked back at Makoto who was giving her brother a candy bar. Makoto smiled at Rin's gaze and Rin quickly averted her eyes. Yup, she thought. This place is strange.
"Nee-chan,"her brother cooed. "Nee-chan, are you ready? You've been in there for a long time." She stared at her knees that were covered by a perfectly white skirt. Her cream coloured laces draped her legs and fit so sweetly against the egg shell tiles. She gulped as she fiddled with her hands. "Doesn't it fit? Are you okay? You didn't get sick, did you? Oh, Nee-chan, I know you're nervous, but this is no time to get sick all over your costume. Or are you stuck in the stall,"he gasped," Oh Nee-chan, don' worry, I'll call security!" Rin's eye twitched and pouted. "I'm not stuck, Gou! I...I just need a minute..to cool down." She pressed her hand against her forehead. She repeated the steps in her head, but she got muddled and confused and the thoughts of failure seeped in. This was all happening so fast that she didn't even think about all the germs that was on the toilet seat she sat on.
At first she knew that she was going to be amazing. That she was going to win their approval. But now, after seeing the big tall luxurious building, forgetting to bring a costume and now receiving pity from a pretty girl that was practically laughing at her right now. She knew then that it was much better than what she expected-and it was terrifying. Absolutely terrifying. "A minute to cool down? You've been in there for ten minutes! And the Classical Ballet auditions are starting soon." Rin didn't budge. She heard a sigh. "Listen, I know you're probably freaking out right now, but, like you said; this is your dream-come-true." It didn't help. She heard a mumble. Then she heard a faint 'let me try' and heard the door open. She sat up straight and lifted her feet up to the seat. She beamed at the pair of sandals that she saw earlier. And then she heard that same soft voice say her name.
"Matsuoka,"she repeated. Rin shook her head and bit her lip hard. "Matsuoka, it's okay. You're going to do great." Rin twitched at that. "I know you will." Rin let out a small 'tch'. "Please, what do you know? You barely know me. And what do you mean I'm okay? Look at me; I'm sitting on a toilet panicking whether or not I'll trip in these shoes. What great ballerina has ever done this?"she lashed out and felt a bit bad for it. This person was trying to help her, and she was dumping all her worries onto her. But Rin wasn't a nice person, she knew that. And anyone that thought so was totally and utterly wrong in so many ways.
"Ji-Young Kim,"Makoto answered. Rin blinked and let out a small 'what'. "Ji-Young Kim was also a nervous wreck when she came here. They say she hid away behind the trash cans sobbing about her laces. But today you see her on the stages of Broadway and has played in over twenty plays. She might have been a crying and whining hot mess, but she's now the most respected ballerina ever." Rin opened her mouth in amazement at that. She knew Ji-Young was an amazing dancer, but a sobbing drama queen? Not one bit of that made sense-yet, it did. But she shook her head and folded her arms. "Okay, fine. But how do you know I'm going to end up like her? What makes you think I'm good enough to land this gig? How do you know that when I get up there in front of them, that I'm not going to break down? How do you know I'm..."she pursed her lips, "...a ballerina?" There was a silence.
"Then come and show me."
Those words were stuck in her mind. Was that...a challenge? Was this girl...challenging Rin? 'show me' those words pierced her mind as she heard the door close. Those words traveled all the way to her heart that was banging against her ribs. Go and show 'em. That little voice said. She felt a rush come over her and she lifted herself off her seat.
"Well, I think that's all of them,"the middle aged woman ticked off her clipboard. She adjusted her green glasses and glanced up to Gou. Standing in the corner with a sheepish smile. "Uh, sorry, Miss, but my sister still needs to go. Could you maybe wait a little long-" "I'm here." He turned his head to Rin, standing by the open door, her hand placed on the knob, holding tightly unto the strap of her bag. The woman's brow rose and she eyed Rin. "Matsuoka, you're late,"she said coldly. Rin shrugged, slipped her bag off her shoulder and waved her brother to get out of the room. He smiled gratefully and slipped out of the room. The red head stood in the middle of the room, placing her phone on the table and turning her back to the woman. "Ready when you are."
The woman let out a small 'pft' and clicked on the phone to play. "Ravel,"the women recognized the melody. Rin ignored her and turned swiftly. She did the steps exactly as she remembered. Foot forward, back, lift, take a breath, arms and then, leap. She felt smooth and swift and agile. The movements flowed through her limbs and she could feel the familiar smell of the wooden floor beneath her. The melody quickly shifted perfectly against her motions and she felt lighter than ever. She forgot about the woman in front of her, the judgment, the pressure and all the stress. She felt herself and the music and it was so...so her.
When she stopped and placed her foot forward and bowed before her, she felt a smile on her face and wasn't afraid of showing it. The woman stared at her for a moment as the music slowly faded. When Rin looked up, her eyes widened at Makoto in the far corner, sitting on the bench with her little sister and brother holding tightly onto her in her lap. "Wow! That was so amazing!"Ren gasped. "So pretty and majestic! Like a swan!" Ran gushed gripping his sister's jacket. "Don't you think so, Nee-chan?" Makoto was still staring at Rin, her eyes in awe and her mouth slightly parted. Rin blushed at Makoto's glowing stare and quickly looked to the woman. The woman tapped her pen on the table and looked down to her clipboard. "Thank you,"she said simply. "You may go now." That was it? That was all she got? Wow...rejection hurt a lot more than what she remembered.
When she walked out of the doors wearing her jeans and tube top, her brother placing his hand on her shoulder and consoling her, she turned her head to the brunette and two children that waved her goodbye. She couldn't read lips, but Rin could swore that the girl mouthed the words;
"You showed me a beautiful sight."
A week passed and Rin was a nervous wreck. She organized her room at least four times and wiped each corner of the house. Her father told her she did her best and there was always more schools, but Rin wouldn't believe it. The RenRan Agency was the best school, and if Rin couldn't get accepted, then what else could be left? Nothing. She could still remember the peach coloured buildings, the perfect light and the sweet smell of blossom trees. She could remember the many girls that stood in their tutus, chatting amongst themselves and how natural it all seemed to them. She remembered the two kids that smiled up to her and held her hand tight. She remembered Makoto's soft smile and gentle words. Then come and show me."I did, but it wasn't enough,"she sighed and leaned back in her desk chair. "Nee-chan! Nee-chan!"her brother called.
She tilted her head and shouted a 'yes' and then she heard footsteps. "Nee-chan! Look at this!"she turned her head when he slammed the door open. "Look at what I found in the mail!" She stared at the note and took a minute to register that it had a RenRan logo on it. She lunged forward and grabbed the letter out of his hands. "What does it say?"she said hastily and opened the letter quickly. "I-I don't know."
She traced her hands over the words and gulped as she read further. Miss Rin Matsuoka, we found your audition to be very...unique. Although your attitude and appearance left me lopsided, I was amazed by how swift you were on you feet. I haven't heard Ravel in so many years, and it was refreshing to hear it again. Matsuoka, your attitude might be a bit off and you frustrated me with your tardiness, a person has been recommending you to me for months and I am happy that I invited you. You have a week to pack your things and move into our dormitories. We will send you a letter regarding the details for your schedule. You are officially accepted to the RenRan Agency. Sincerely, Miho Amakata.
"Well well?"Gou fidgeted behind her, trying to peak over her shoulder. Rin's throat felt dry and her heart was beating fast. "I...I got..."she took a breath, "accepted," she croaked. She could feel her brother gasp and hold unto her shoulders repeating her name over and over again. Their father came in to ask what was going on and when Gou explained, he went to hug his daughter, Gou doing the same. Rin barely paid attention to her family's excited (and according to her; unacceptable) behavior and stared at the letter. She was accepted. She was accepted.
A week passed and Rin breathed in the smell of the room. She felt a couple of gazes fall on her as she stepped over to the corner of the room to place her bag. She smirked as some girls rolled their eyes at her and went back to their conversations. It was just like her dancing lessons, except this was much much greater. She could stay here all day and no one can question her for it. She looked into the mirror as she smoothed her hair back and made it into a bun. She glanced at the other students and wondered if any of them knew when the teacher was coming. It was already twenty minutes since class has begun and nobody has even begun to stretch. "Weird,"she muttered and leaned against the bars.
"What's weird?" Rin jumped a bit and turned her head quickly to the source. She narrowed her eyes at the small, thin figure. Dark hair covered the left side of her face and she had bright blue eyes. She didn't seem at all interested with anything and was looking at Rin with half-lid eyes. "Who are you?"Rin said, annoyed. The girl tilted her head. "What's weird?"she repeated. Rin rolled her eyes. "Where's the teacher, huh? Aren't we supposed to start class now?"she asked, placing her hands on her hips.
The girls shrugged. "It's the first day. We don't practice on the first day. That's how it is,"she turned her head away and walked over to a silver haired girl.
Rin frowned and furrowed her brows. How annoying, she thought. The people here were so weird. And the way she talked to Rin, so emotionless and robotic. And what a stupid answer, too. We don't practice on the first day. So idiotic; like a four year old. And how she just walked away without introducing herself. Rude. That was what she was going to call her; Rude. Folding her hands behind her back and looking around the room, she was starting to get less and less interested, wondering if it was really worth it to wake up this morning. Then, as if on queue, she heard a door slam open and a woman -about 22-23ish- strode over to the centre and smile brightly to the students. "Good morning, class,"she spread her arms wide, "my name is Mikoshiba, and welcome to the Iwatobi Class of Ballet."
"Well,"she gripped the strap of her bag, "that was pointless." She still felt the utter irritation she felt when the class had to sit in a small circle. They each had to introduce themselves to the class -like kindergarten. It was all so childish to Rin. What professional teacher lets their students list their interests and dislikes to the class? Especially in a University. And not only that, but all of their answers we're so...stupid. Especially Rude's answers. "Why do you dance?" "Because I like dancing." How irritating. How can you spend your life on this one thing and put all this effort and emotion into it and your only reason is because "I like dancing." Stupid. So very very stupid. And it pissed Rin off. She didn't like introducing herself that much, either.
Mikoshiba was considered one of the top dancing instructors and Rin had high hopes for her, but once she actually got to meet her, she was the most frustrating person ever. Constantly asking the same questions over and over again and poking her and getting up in her business. The place was strange...yet, when she was breathing in the air and looking out to the view and only mildly listening to the conversation, she felt a sense of...familiarity. There was just something that made her feel so comfortable there.
"Makoto, stop fussing." Rin blinked and turned her head. There she was, Makoto (this time wearing a sweet summer dress and wearing her hair up) rummaging through her purse. Rin was a bit dumbfounded when she saw Makoto standing next to Rude, who was holding Ren's hand. Rin felt an itch as she saw the two together. They knew each other? "Come on, Nee-chan, I'm going to miss my shows,"Ren whined. Makoto sighed and shut her purse, leaning in and rubbing her sister's head. "Sorry, Ren. I just need to get Haru something to eat,"she said with a small grin. But the grin was different then from what Rin remembered. It seemed like grin. "Makoto, please. I'm not hungry." Makoto looked back at Haru with a worried look, but then sighed. She glanced to her side, and when she spotted Rin, she smiled back at her.
"Matsuoka! It's nice to see you again!"she greeted, which made Rin stiffen. "H-hello, Tachibana,"she croaked. Haru looked over her shoulder, but then looked away. Not at all interested. "Matsuoka-chan!"Ren called and pointed to her tutu. "I'm a ballerina too! Look look!" Rin smiled at the girl's glowing face. She walked over to the little girl and ruffled her hair. "Yeah, I can see that." Ren chuckled and looked up to her sister. "Can Matsuoka-chan come with us, Nee-chan?" Makoto glanced at Rin, as if though she was asking the same thing. Rin fiddled with her hands. "Uh, no can do, Ren. I'm headed out to my new room,"the little girl frowned. Rin glanced at Makoto, and she could swore that Makoto was frowning, too. "Maybe another time,"Makoto reassured her little sister and Rin nodded. "Yeah, another time,"she said those words slowly and felt it eating in her chest. She didn't like seeing Makoto walk off holding her sister's hand and said sister holding 's hand. She didn't like it, but she didn't know why.
She saw Makoto the entire week after that. She'd come by to pick up Haru and her sister and always has a smile on her face. Every time she smiled though, it was a different smile. There was a difference here and there. By the size of the angle to the tips of her lips to the little crinkles by her eyes. That's how Rin knew it was a genuine smile; the crinkles by her eyes. She knew because once she made her laugh. Not that she tried to, it just happened. It made Rin a bit surprised when Makoto talked to her. Not that she was completely against it, it just threw her off a little. Once, she almost choked on the water she was drinking. It made Makoto extremely worried and she fussed over Rin. And the strangest thing was, was that Rin liked the attention. She liked it that Makoto, who was tall, pretty and very charming, was paying attention to her.
It was weird, but Rin was somehow getting used to it.
As for Mikoshiba and her other classmates, she was also getting slowly used to. Mikoshiba was as energetic and silly as usual, but Rin was impressed by her skill. And her classmates seemed pretty good, too. Not that they would talk to her, but Rin respected and appreciated them for leaving her to her business. As long as Rin could dance ballet and improve, she was fine with it. She even went as far as to completely ignore . But some days she had no choice but to interact with her.
That day, when Makoto didn't show up after practice, Rin had to make that choice. "Where's Tachibana?"Rin asked Haru, who was busy taking off her shoes. Haru glanced at Rin and then looked back at her shoes. Rin flinched and felt the itch again. "Um, hello." Haru looked back at Rin and pursed her lips. She stared at Rin for a long moment, and Rin looked around uncomfortably. Haru twisted her lips and then stuffed her shoes in her hand bag. "Makoto is busy with her boyfriend,"Haru said simply, stood up and walked off. Rin stood there and stared as Haru slipped out. Boyfriend. That word bit her in the butt. She wanted to stab the word with a knife. Since when did Makoto have a boyfriend? Well, it would make sense...but... She looked down at her bag with the tutu hanging out of it. That's when she remembered someone. "Oh, shit,"she whispered and darted out the door.
"That was excellent, everyone,"the blonde announced, clasping her hands together. "We're going to do great next week, I know it."She smiled at the little girls that went to ask her more questions about the said recital. Ren was busy talking to her friends, but soon looked confused when a gasping Rin came bursting in the room. The teacher looked up and furrowed her brow at the red head. "Matsuoka-chan? What are you doing here?"Ren skipped over to the 19 year old. "I'm here to take you home,"Rin said slowly, but felt completely stupid when she explained that her teacher would take her home. She felt even more stupid when Ren asked if Rin knew where she lived. She didn't think too much, did she? Ren laughed and took Rin's hand. "Don't worry, Matsuoka-chan. You can take me home if you want." Rin glanced up at the blonde teacher that eyed her closely. "Are you sure? 'Cause your teacher doesn't look so keen." Ren blinked and looked back at her teacher. "Ah, that's just Nagisa-chan. She always acts like that. Don't worry, she's just messing with you."
Rin still felt a stare as she escorted Ren out of the dancing room which made the itch bigger. As they walked down the street to to call a taxi. Ren kept rambling on about how well the teacher said she did today and how much she's been practising. "So..."Rin started, wanting to stop the girl's rambling. "I hear your sister has a boyfriend, "Rin said as a taxi stood still in front of them. Ren stared dumbfounded at the red head and then let out a chuckle. "A boyfriend? Makoto doesn't have a boyfriend! She's busy with her college studies." Rin bit her lower lip and swore she would kick Haru's butt when she saw her again.
Ren slid over to the side and Rin clicked her seat belt. Ren told the taxi driver where to go, which amused him a bit. He made a little announcement to where they're going and it made Ren giggle. Driving off to the littl girl's house, Ren stared intently at the day dreaming Rin. "Hey, Matsuoka, do you want Nee-chan's phone number?" Rin flinched at that and felt her face get hot. "W-what?"Rin croaked and stared in amazement at the girl's bluntness. "You like Nee-chan, right? Don't you want to call her sometimes?"she asked and pulled out her phone. Rin stared as the girl typed in some letters and handed her the phone. "That's her number. Type it in your phone." Rin did as she was told, but didn't believe that it was happening.
"Thank you, Ren,"was all she could say when she handed her phone back to the girl. The little brunette smiled back at her and pointed to the many buildings that went by. Rin stared at her phone and wondered if she could call Makoto then and there. But then waved off the idea by calling herself stupid.
"Ah, there's my house!"Ren pointed and Rin looked in astonishment at the mansion that lay on a green mountain side. She stuttered and mumbled and kept asking how and why and it ended up all muddled. Ren turned to Rin and smiled brightly. "My daddy owns the RenRan Agency, duh!"