Once again I wandered through the halls of Ouran Academy. Not many people hung around after school, they were all to busy doing... Well, whatever it is that rich people do I guess. I was looking for a music room. I needed to find the music club. I was supposed to joining them. My names Rei Tachibana, I play bass, well, I want to play bass for the Ouran music club. Of course, they played classical music which isn't really my thing but I guess I can put up with it until I leave here. Ouran Academy, if you don't know, is one of the most prestigious schools in all of Japan, I was lucky to get in really. I'm here on a scholarship since I can't actually afford the tuition fees here.
I looked up, pulling away from my thoughts. I looked at the sign above the huge doors 'Music Room 3'. I didn't hear any music, but there isn't any harm in looking, right? I put my hand on the door handle. It's gold brass was cold to touch, I shivered.
Right, deep breath. I pushed down the handle and opened the door. It seemed kind of sweet and floral in the room, kind of like a womans perfume.
'Welcome my sweet princess. How can we be of service?' asked a voice from the centre of the room. The voice was smooth and silky.
'I was looking to join the-' I started. I looked around the room. Was this really a music room? There weren't any instruments in the room, just tables with huge, plush chairs.
'You want to join the host club?' asked the person with the silky voice again.
'Oh my' another voice joined in. 'We've never had a girl wish to join the Host Club before'.
A host club?
'No, I'm looking for the music club' I corrected the two voices that had spoken.
'Well, I'm afraid you're looking in the wrong place. But, you could help us if you wish' the second voice spoke. I stopped to take at good look. To my surprise there were actually seven people in the room. I felt something tug on my hand. I looked down and a small blonde boy was pulling my hand.
'What's your name?' he asked.
'I could ask you the same thing' I said. His eyes lit up. He hugged me tightly.
'I'm Honey! Would you like some cake? Are you joining the host club?' he gushed excitedly. I laughed.
'Kon'nichiwa. I'm Rei Tachibana' I smiled. I like Honey, I decided. He pulled me to the sofa setting in the middle of the room where they were all sitting. He pointed to each person as he named them.
'That's Tamaki, Mori, Hikarou, Karou, Haruhi and Kyoya! Here, take some cake!' He exclaimed and shovelled a slice into his mouth. The silky voice I had first heard had come from Tamaki and the second voice had come from Kyoya. My gaze stopped on Kyoya for a second longer then everyone else. He wasn't like others that I had seen at Ouran Academy. He carried himself in a way that made him stand out to me.
'We should really consider having a female host. It could bring in some extra funding for the Host Club' Kyoya mused. Tamaki leant across and table and put his hands on mine.
'Fair lady Rei, won't you please join the host club? We need someone with your looks, your charm and your beauty' Tamaki asked.
'Hey!' Haruhi interjected. I laughed. All of them seemed to look at me with expectant eyes. What was I doing? Looking for a music club and instead I'm joining a host club.
'I'll join' I smiled. Kyoya wrote something down in his note book.
'Welcome aboard' He looked over the top of his glasses. 'You begin tomorrow'.
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'And that's how I became part of one of the richest families in Japan' a client boasted to me.
'Wow' I gushed. 'That's wonderful. You must have been so honoured'. Acting like a girl and being ditzy was getting tiring. There's only so much I can do before I get repetitive. It was all the same though. Each guy competing with the next, trying to be the best and impress me the most. Haruhi understood the most, what with her being a girl. She sympathised with me. I smiled at the student sitting opposite me.
'I'm really sorry, but it's time for my next client' I finished the meeting.
'Can I come and see you tomorrow?' he asked, hopeful. Kyoya appeared behind me, his frame stiff.
'Rei is fulling booked for tomorrow, but I'm sure we can sort something out for you will please follow me' He beckoned. I sighed. This hosting business was more work then I expected it to be. Maybe I should have joined the music club.
'Rei-Chan! Would you like some cake? We have three flavours today, strawberry, orange and lime!' Honey exclaimed excitedly. The girls sitting around him swooned.
'I would love some Honey!' I smiled back. The girls swooned even more at Honeys giddy-ness. I laughed. Honey was certainly my favourite. I would see him if I wasn't a host myself.
'Ladies and gentlemen' Tamaki called out. 'I'm afraid we have to end todays session now. Can't have our hosts overworking themselves now. We'll see you all tomorrow' Tamaki performed his signature 'King' smile as the clients for today left the music room. I sat still until everyone had left the room, where I then collapsed into the chair I was in and huffed,very un-lady like. Kyoya sat opposite me.
'Well done Rei. That was a good first day' he smiled, his head tilted towards the ground.
'Thank you, Kyoya' I replied. I guess I didn't do too badly for a first time lady host. We sat for a moment in quiet consideration of todays events. Although I may have gotten tired of the mens fights for my affections, I had enjoyed getting the attention.
'You know, I actually rather enjoyed being the centre of attention' I conversed with Kyoya.
'Oh?'.
'Yes. I'm not usually one for the spotlight, nor am I usually one for being on the receiving end of affectionate people, but I had fun entertaining these people' I said.
'Well, I'm glad I suppose. You wouldn't make a good host if you sat here all the time with a frown on your face. Besides, your features are quite captivating to our audience; he told me. I raised an eyebrow at him. Whatever they saw, I obviously didn't. What with my petite frame with black hair and purple eyes, I didn't see the appeal that they did.
'Indeed. Of course, you still have many things to learn as a host. That is why you are coming with me today' he informed me.
'I'm coming with you? Coming with you where?' I asked.
'To my house. I will teach you the rules of hosting' he informed me. I scratched my chin.
'In that case, I need to borrow your phone' I politely told him.
'You don't have your own?' he asked. I don't have my own because I can't afford it.
'No. I haven't every needed one, really' I frowned. I don't usually lie, but I wasn't about to say that I didn't haveany money. Kyoya smiled. But it wasn't a friend to friend smile, more of a knowing smile.
'I'm sure' he said and handed his phone over to me.
