Disclaimer: I do not own Ouran High School Host Club.

AN: Hello world... what's this? Hell if I know... *reads card shoved into her hand from random character* Oh. Oh yeah. So, this is my first OHSHC fic... I was inspired by Vic Mignogna at Otakon to get into it, since I absolutely adore Vic's voice... and I got into it. Yeah. That's the danger of me being mixed with epic anime... I really shouldn't even be writing this, there's so much I have to write already... *sweatdrop* So if you're a fan of my other stories, I'm sorry... but if you're not, you should check them out, they're probably better than this will be. Eh. I have to stop doubting myself. Carry on...

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There was a new girl in class A of first year at Ouran Academy. She was the talk of the school. The Host Club was, of course, intrigued. They heard talk of her, but not even the Hitachiin twins – who were in her class – had managed to see her. The only clue was that Haruhi didn't seemed concerned with the girl at all. As if she had expected her.

They were trying to figure out who this girl was – even Kyoya didn't seem to have been able to find records on her – when Haruhi came in, late as usual. But she wasn't alone.

The Host Club paused at the sight of the two. Haruhi was holding the hand of a girl they had never seen – and they had seen a lot of girls. She had sleek straight hair that went to her waist, and it was a deep red. Her eyes were shockingly familiar.

"Oh. Hey guys! This is the new girl, Fujioka-Ikeda Konami." "Pleasure." Konami bowed slightly.

The hosts were all partially agape. "Fujioka…?" Kyoya asked calmly. Haruhi smiled. "Yes, senpai. Konami's my cousin!"

Konami smiled, and it matched Haruhi's. Besides the hair, they looked identical. "Yes… Haruhi has told me about this Host Club. I was concerned when I saw her crossdressing, but… she explained her situation. I've heard a lot about you!" she beamed. Her overall tone was nervous and mistrusting, her voice just a slight pitch above Haruhi's.

"You never said you had a cousin!" Tamaki stated, shocked. "What's she doing here?" He had not yet regained his poise in front of her. Konami took a step back.

Haruhi kept her from leaving all together. "Her family just moved closer. She's transferred here. Not on a scholarship," she added, "though she could've done it just the same."

"You've heard of Ikeda, correct? Well, my mother is the head of the Ikeda Jewels Company. We have one of the largest supplies and exports of fine gems and jewelry in the world. My mother wants me to take over the business when I'm older, and use her name Ikeda, but for now, I proudly use both of them. So it's Fujioka-Ikeda Konami. People typically call me by either… though I don't mind people using my first name at all…" She blushed, suddenly aware of the attention she was getting.

"Pleasure to meet you, Konami!" the twins stated, each taking one of her arms. She paled, struggling out of their grasps and attaching herself to Haruhi again.

Kyoya nodded, looking the actions over. "Yes, it makes sense that you were able to acquire a transfer to Ouran Academy. Your lineage and wealth are superb." "But wait – if you're so wealthy, then why is Haru-chan a commoner?" Honey asked innocently.

"My father refuses any help offered from his brother, even though I wouldn't mind at all. And they used to live far away, so it wasn't like I was able to hang out with her all the time." She rolled her eyes, "It's not like it's a big deal. We manage fine."

"There's something that I would like to know…" Kyoya stated sharply. "What are we going to have to do in order to keep Miss Fujioka-Ikeda's mouth shut about Haruhi's gender, hmm?" He smiled at the two girls. Konami hid herself behind her cousin.

Haruhi patted the girl's head behind her back. "You're doing a very good job, Konami. He's not going to hurt you… that I know of. Just hold on a bit longer." She turned back to the others.

"Actually, I don't think that will be a problem. She won't say anything so long as you guys help us out in return." "…What are we supposed to help her with?" Tamaki asked questioningly, attempting to look at her, as she was still cowering.

Haruhi sighed, as if she couldn't be troubled. "Konami was raised primarily by her parents and a tutor. She's hardly ever been in public and has a severe case of social anxiety. I'm honestly surprised I managed to find her. That's why the twins couldn't find her in class… she was hiding. She's not used to being with anyone outside of family or her tutor… which can make school rather hard. It's actually quite amazing that I even got her to this room, and that she actually spoke to you guys. You're the first new people she's said anything to all day. So I was wondering if you could let her hang out with the club and help loosen her up… since you guys love making girls happy."

"Hmm…" Tamaki murmured before appearing next to them. He lifted Konami's chin up with a delicate finger, and brought her face an inch away from his. She immediately went bright red, eyes wide with fear as he spoke. "Would you like to be an experiment of the Host Club? To see if we can… charm you into embracing society?"

They did not expect what happened next. Her lips tightened and she – what seemed to be instinctively – punched him in the chest, managing to wind him. She then ran off faster than they could pay attention to.

Haruhi sighed. "Well, that was a failure. Are you guys up to it?" "It would be promising to get on Miss Fujioka-Ikeda's good side…" Kyoya noted. "Yeah, she seems pretty cool!" the twins added, nodding. Honey smiled. "She's really pretty!" and Mori nodded in agreement with him.

"So boss, what do you think?" the Hitachiins asked, standing on either side of him. Tamaki took a deep breath.

"If it pleases our Princess Haruhi… we shall shatter Princess Konami's social anxiety!"

Haruhi sighed, shaking her head. "Just what did I get Konami into…?"

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AN: What do you think? Is it crap? Is it worth continuing? I've barely started... Ah, well, please R&R!