Hey again readers. Well, here is another YumixSachiko story. I thought about this story while I was writing another story. I'm gonna lay down some background information for this story. Sachiko is still in her marriage with Suguru and Yumi has a grandma that was hidden from her that is richer than the Ogasawaras. Are you excited? I'm excited. This should be interesting. Hopefully. I don't know. I'll find out as I write. Enjoy.

A Musical

"Does anyone have any ideas for the upcoming play?", Sachiko asks.

"A murder mystery!"

"No Yoshino…", Rei sighs.

"Onee-sama is never any fun", Yoshino pouts. "I'm trying to think of something we've never done before."

"Yes, something original would be nice, but we want a nice family oriented show, not one that will scare the audience Yoshino", Rei tells Yoshino. Yoshino mumbles under her breath. "What was that Yoshino?"

"Nothing."

"How about a musical?", Shimako suggests. Everyone looks at Shimako, except Yumi.

"I like it. What do you think Sachiko?", Rei asks.

"Sounds interesting. What about the story?"

"I was thinking along the lines of a modern day love story. Maybe we can get help from Youko-sama and Eriko-sama for the script."

"They might be busy, but we can always ask."

"What about characters? We will be working with the Hanadera council again this year."

"Well I was thinking of either a spring or summer vacation setting. The lead girl would have a mother and father, maybe an older sister. Then the lead boy and girl will have their sets of friends. There might be other characters, but that's all I can think of right now."

"That sounds excellent Shimako, " Yoshino says. Shimako blushes.

"Now we just need to distribute the main parts. We can send Hanadera a list of parts we've come up with so far. They can choose the leads for the males. Yumi. Do you mind giving Yuuki the list?" Sachiko is met with silence. "Yumi?" Yumi is staring off into space. Everyone gives Yumi a concerned look. Sachiko places a hand on Yumi's shoulder. "Yumi."

"Hm?" Yumi looks up and sees everyone staring at her. Crap. I was too deep in thought again and now have everyone worried. "I'm sorry. What is it you needed from me Onee-sama?" Yumi smiles.

"We wanted you to give Yuuki a cast list for the musical."

"A musical? That sounds nice."

"Are you all right Yumi? You've been out of it all day", Yoshino questions her friend. After seeing her not pay attention in classes and now at the meeting, her and Shimako have become worried.

"Oh, I'm fine Yoshino. I just have a lot on my mind, that's all." Yumi gives them a reassuring smile. "I'm sorry if I worried you all."

"I think Shimako-sama would make a wonderful older sister", Touko says.

"I see it too Touko-chan", Yoshino agrees.

"Touko-chan and Yoshino would make perfect friends. They have that natural argumentative skill."

"Hey!", both of the girls yell.

"See. Perfect best friends." They both cross their arms and grumble to themselves. "I'll play the mother Sachiko, so you don't have to be close to one of the boys."

"Thank you Rei. We can think up other roles as we create the script. Yumi will play the lead." Everyone nods in agreement. They knew from chorus that Yumi had a beautiful voice.

Yumi is again staring into space, thinking. I want to help Onee-sama out her sham of a marriage to Kashiwashi, but what can I do. I'm just one, common girl. There must be something. I should talk to Yuuki. He might have an idea... Lead? Did I just hear lead? Yumi comes out of her thoughts, noticing everyone is staring at her again. Oh no. That look and the word lead. They don't mean…

"No", Yumi says flatly.

"Since you can't contribute to the meeting Yumi, why don't you contribute to the play?" Yumi sighs inwardly and looks down. Onee-sama has me there.

"You're not getting out of this one Yumi." Yoshino pats Yumi on the shoulder.

"Perfect", says Rei. "Noriko-chan will you make a copy of today's notes from the meeting and give them to Yumi-chan so she can give them to Yuuki-kun." Noriko pulls out an extra sheet of paper to rewrite the notes on. "I'll call my Onee-sama and Sachiko, could you call Youko-sama to ask about the script?"

"Of course."

"I'll say that wraps it up for today." Noriko finishes the notes and hands them to Yumi, who takes them gratefully. Touko clears the teacups off the table and begins washing them with Noriko.

"We'll see everyone tomorrow. Gokigenyou." Rei leaves the room with Yoshino. Sachiko, Shimako, and Yumi pack their things as Touko and Noriko finish the dishes.

"You can go ahead Noriko-san. I can finish up her", Touko says.

"Are you sure?" Touko nods and smiles. Noriko quickly packs up her things. "Ready Onee-sama." Shimako smiles and leads the way to the door.

"Gokigenyou", Shimako nods to the last people in the room. She walks out with Noriko. The red rose family is all that's left.

When Yumi looks up from slowly packing her things, she notices it's really quiet. Oh no. Only Sachiko and Touko are left in the room.

"Yumi."

"Hai…" Yumi refused to look into Sachiko's eyes. Sachiko sighs. She takes a seat in the chair right next to Yumi and grabs Yumi's hand. Yumi hesitantly looks at Sachiko.

"Tell us what's wrong, Yumi."

"It's nothing."

Yumi feels hands on her shoulders. "It's definitely something Onee-sama. You're an open book. Everyone can tell that something is wrong", Touko says.

"Please tell us Yumi. We're here to help."

Yumi uses her other hand to grab Sachiko's hand. "It's just something I need to think about on my own first. I'll tell both of you when I am ready." Yumi smiles. Sachiko caresses Yumi's cheek and Yumi leans into it and rests her eyes.

"Just please don't push yourself too hard okay?" Yumi nods. "Let's go. It's getting late." The red rose family gathers their things and heads home.

Once Yumi gets home, she heads to her room to change before dinner. Yumi is silent throughout the meal, which worries her family. After dinner, Yumi remembers the notes she is supposed to give to her brother. She grabs the notes from her book bag and walks over to her brother's room. She knocks on the door and he invites her in. Yumi hands Yuuki the notes.

"Is this for the play?" Yuuki looks over the notes. "A musical?", Yuuki asks.

"Yeah. It was Shimako-san's idea. Onee-sama wanted me to bring you what we could of the cast list, at least the main roles, so the Hanadera council can decide that." Yumi takes a seat on her brother's bed, watching him go over the notes at his desk.

"Great. Have you all decided your parts?"

"Most of them", Yumi sighs.

"I'm guessing you got a part you didn't want", Yuuki says noticing his sister's agitation.

"Clearly. I wasn't paying attention in the meeting, so they kind of guilt tripped me into the lead role."

"You have been out of it lately. What's wrong?"

"I actually wanted to talk to you about something."

"Anything, I'm always here to help."

"Well…You know about Onee-sama and Kashiwagi-san's engagement." Yuuki nods. "I don't want Onee-sama to go through with it. They don't love each other. It isn't fair. I need to stop it." Yuuki thinks about what his sister just said.

"There's not much you can do Yumi. The Ogasawara's are a powerful group. The only way you would be able to have any influence on her life is if you were on equal or higher ground."

"I don't have that opportunity Yuuki!" Yumi cries. "It's not fair…It's not fair…", Yumi sobs. Yuuki kneels in front of his sister and holds her hands.

"Yumi, do you love Sachiko-san?" Yumi nods. "Are you in love with her?" Yumi nods again, unable to find her voice. "Then we will think of something."

"I would do anything for her, Yuuki. I don't want to see her unhappy." Yuuki sits deep in thought and suddenly recalls a phone call he overheard his father having.

"Yumi…I think we should speak to Oka-san and Otou-san."

"Why?", Yumi asks, now calmed down, but tears stain on her face.

"I remember this conversation I heard Dad having on the phone. He was angry. I've never seen Otou-san angry. I think he was talking to his Oka-sama."

"Obaa-sama? I didn't know we had another grandmother. They never said anything about her."

"Yeah. Otou-san said some things that I didn't really understand. I think there is more behind Otou-san's side of the family than our parents are telling us. This could be a breakthrough to your problem. Do you want to try asking?"

"I would try anything for Onee-sama."

"Good. You're gonna need that mindset for the road you're about to go down Yumi. It will be hard, but I will help you through it."

Yumi pulls her brother into a tight hug. "Thank you Yuuki. Thank you so much and please don't tell anyone, not Kashiwagi-san or any of my friends. I don't want to worry anyone."

"Of course. Don't worry. We'll get through this." He pulls back from his sister and gives her a determined smile. "Now let's go learn a little family history."

Well that's the first chapter. I hope you guys like it so far. I'll try to update as soon as possible. Please give me your feedback on the story; reviews are always welcome.