Kotarou looked over as Yuta sighed. "What's up?"

Shaking his head, the brunette took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. "Nothing. This director is just really adamant about getting Haru for the part in this new series he's doing. It doesn't matter how many times I turn him down, he just won't stop."

"Why not take the job then?" Niki asked, looking up from her history textbook. "It's not like Haru-chan hasn't acted before."

"That was just a short commercial," Haruichi said, not looking up from his DS. "It was only a day long like normal. Besides, I never had to memorize any lines."

"And even though he's not doing baseball anymore, we still have to worry about school. We're third years, but that doesn't mean we can just ignore our classes because we have a job. If anything, this year will be the most stressful because the teachers are going to be more serious with us about our future plans. We can't exactly tell them about what we've been doing."

"Yeah," Kotarou agreed, "But we can just tell them we're planning on going to some university or another, take a placement test or pretend we're studying for entrance exams. It's not like we have to make this whole elaborate lie to throw them off."

"And what about plans for after university?" Niki asked. "We'll have to tell them something."

"I can probably get away with saying I want to be a doctor like my brother," Haruichi pipped up. "They wouldn't question it too much."

"I can always say I'm trying to be a lawyer," Yuta drawled, "Everyone else seems to think I'd do well as one anyway."

"I can say I'm following my brother too," Kotarou grinned. "The teachers here don't believe I'll really be able to get into a good university anyway."

"That's because you don't turn in any of your work. And when you do, it's only partly completed. If you actually tried for once, I highly doubt they'd still think like that."

The dark blond shrugged. "Doesn't matter to me. I always used to think I'd do something like my brother anyway. Maybe a musician, rather than an actor though. What about you Niki?"

The dark haired female shrugged. "I don't know. I'll probably just tell them I want to open a shop or something. Maybe a photographer."

"They may tell you to rethink those goals," Yuta warned. "What will you do then?"

Niki grinned. "You know me Yuta. When someone tells me not to do something, it only makes me want to do it more."

"And that's why you always get into so much trouble," Haruichi said with a smile.

The female pouted. "When did you get to be so mean Haru-chan?"

"When you decided it would be a good idea to dress me up like an elf when we had that Christmas photoshoot."

"Oh come on! You were so adorable! Everyone loved it! Besides, that was months ago! Are you really still upset about it?"

"Yes."

Niki rolled her eyes, knowing her friend was only partly joking. Looking back at Yuta, she asked, "Is there another reason you won't take the job?"

Haruichi paused his game and sat up. "If it doesn't make us miss too much school, I wouldn't be opposed to trying it out." After having made the decision to quit baseball, he'd started to think more about his future. When he was younger, he'd always assumed that he and his brother would go pro with baseball.

When he realized that wasn't what he wanted, he started to think about his job. When he put aside the awkward start he'd had, and some of the jerks he'd had to work with, he realized he actually had fun doing it. In his mind, it was like he was leading a double life, and it was kind of exciting. He found himself looking forward to the jobs Yuta agreed to, and wanted to try more.

After having talked with his friend and family about his decision, he'd been surprised when his mother had commented how much he'd opened up since starting modeling. Needless to say they were all very supportive.

"It wouldn't make us miss too much school," The brunette confessed, looking troubled, "But with the other jobs we've already signed contracts for, it'd pack the schedule. We don't have a good reason to take it while we're still in school."

"When would the rehearsals start?" Kotarou asked.

"Not until December, but there would be a few meetings before that to go over the costumes and for the cast to read their lines together and meet each other."

"What's the problem then?" Niki asked, turning back to her textbook. "We'd only have to worry about rushing for a few months, and by then school is basically over for the seniors anyway."

Sighing, Yuta turned to the pink haired teen. "It's up to you. Do you want to try it?"

"What's the series about?"

"It's a drama. Something about the yakuza and detectives. I didn't look at the script too closely because I didn't think we'd take it. He wants to cast you as the son of the head of some yakuza group. You're supposed to be the lead detectives love interest."

"Wow, so original." Yuta glared tiredly at his roommate, earning a grin in return.

Haruichi shrugged, "I'll read through the script later and decide then. When does he need an answer by?"

"We've kept him waiting this long," Yuta sighed, "A few more days won't hurt."

"Trying to become a doctor is an admirable goal." Haruichi nodded politely. "Have you thought about what university you're going to apply for?"

"I'm aiming for Tokyo University," He answered without hesitation. "It's where my brother goes."

"Your grades don't seem to be a problem." Nodding, the teacher straightened the papers in front of him and smiled at the small third year. "I don't see any reason for you to not get in if you keep doing as you have been."

"Thank you." Bowing to his teacher, the pink haired teen left the room. He grinned at Kotarou, giving him a victory sign and getting a thumbs up in return. It really wasn't that hard, telling the teachers they were planning on X university to get Y job. And with their grades – minus Kotarou who didn't bother trying – none of the teachers found anything suspicious.

So far, he, Yuta, and Niki had all met with their homeroom teacher and basically been given the all clear to proceed. Only Kotarou was left to talk to the teacher, and he wasn't scheduled until tomorrow. Everything was looking good for their plan.

"So have you decided if you want to do it yet?" Kotarou asked, falling into step with his friend.

"I think it'd be fun to try, and the script doesn't look too bad."

"Great, so now all we have to do is convince Yu-chan it's a good idea!"

"How'd it go?" Looking up from his book when he didn't get an answer, Yuta frowned at the downcast expression on his roommates face. "Kotarou?"

"I just had the meeting with our homeroom teacher."

"I know. How'd it go?"

"Don't tell me he didn't believe you?" Niki asked worriedly. Honesty that surprised her. They were alright with her idea of being a photographer, but not his idea of following his brother into the entertainment industry?

"He believed me," Kotarou pouted, "But then I had to listen to him go on and on about how I should apply myself more in school and turn in my assignments completed for a change! It's like, come on, I'm going to graduate this year, and you waited until now to lecture me on this shit?" Groaning, he flopped back into his chair.

Rolling his eyes, the brunette said, "Anyway, the director – Hitori-san I believe his name was – is very pleased that you decided to accept the role. He said that you were the last one they had to cast and were going to have a big party for all the cast to meet each other and for them to announce the making of it to the public. It's going to be held in two weeks, so you'll need to get something nice to wear."

Haruichi nodded. "Where's it going to be?"

"Here in Tokyo, luckily. However the actual shooting is going to take place both in a studio over in Nara along with some actual scenes being shot in Kyoto, which is where the drama is set. Which means we'll be staying weekends and breaks over there for filming, as I doubt any of us will want to make a four hour trip each day."

"And the director is fine with us just filming on the weekends?" Haruichi felt that was too good to be true.

"Seeing as how you aren't a major character in the drama until later in the series, he's agreed to schedule your scenes to be shot over the weekends. However when your part starts to become more important, and you get more screen time – which hopefully won't happen until we graduate – then you'll be filming a few times a week, maybe even every day if needed."

The pink haired teen nodded. "I guess that makes sense. Why was he so adamant about having me for the part anyway?"

Yuta shook his head. "I don't know. He didn't find it important to share that information."

"You'll just have to ask him when we meet him!" Niki said. "But we'll deal with that later. Yuta, can you explain this part of the assignment to me? I think my numbers are wrong."

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Ok, so here's the third installment to this series! Not going to lie, I only have the first two chapters planned out and not a clue where this is headed! Saying that, I have no idea when it'll be updated, since I'm currently on a massive writers block that refuses to leave.

As for why I waited to post this...I honestly forgot I'd already started it. I do hope you're enjoying it!