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Chapter 2

Skin


Ryou stared at his new boss as if she had grown another head.

Ishizu simply stared right back though that smirk that she wore would be classified as deviant.

"Here at Yorokobi, every performer is evaluated on stage. I need to see what your strengths, weakness and how comfortable you are. Simple procedure tis all."

Ryou opened his mouth to say something but he closed it. He didn't want to risk this job by questioning anything that already made sense.

Knowing that showing she had won; Ishizu smiled. "Now, why don't I introduce you to some of the people that you're going to be working with?"

Ryou's shoulder's sagged. "Sure, why not."

Ishizu smiled happily at her new employee before leading him behind the red curtains. Behind the red curtains was like a man's wet dream. Numerous girls ran around in scantily clad outfits, leaving little to the perverted imagination. Ryou looked around in wonder and at the girls (and some men) happily chat with each other.

"Alright ladies and gentlemen can I have your attention please?" Ishizu called to the others, wrapping her arm around Ryou in a comforting manner when others began to crowd around.

"Hey," a blonde male exclaimed happily. "Fresh meat!"

A blonde woman-who looked exactly like the boy beside her, elbowed him in the stomach roughly. "Damn it Joseph; why are you so freaking rude?"

"You can kiss my ass Alexis!" he shot back, now hunched over and clenching his stomach.

"I'm sorry; my brother can be a bit of an ass. My name is Alexis Rhodes-Wheeler; that's my twin brother Joseph Rhodes-Wheeler."

"But you can call me Joey!" Joseph said while smiling happily.

Joey's smile was infectious and Ryou couldn't help but smile back at the blond. "My name is Ryou Bakura. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"I'm Tea Gardner!" A brunette chirped, jumping in front of Ryou. "It's always nice to meet new performers at Yorokobi!" Tea then gestured to the red head that slowly approached the growing crowd.

"And this is Akiza Izinski-"

"Alright Tea, that's enough with the introductions. Ryou, you can meet everyone else later. Now, Joey I want you to get Ryou a song for his introduction performance."

Joey mock saluted Ishizu before bouncing off.

"Alexis, Tea, Akiza I want you to get ready for your performance. You three go on in twenty minutes."

Ryou watched as they girls nodded before going about their business. With a confused expression, he then looked up to Ishizu. "So, what am I supposed to do now?"

As if on cue, Joey reappeared with iPod touch and a pair of headphones and a bright smile. "Here you go sweet cheeks. Pick a good song! I'm rooting for you!"

Ryou blushed as he took the player. "U-um thank you."

Ishizu smirked and patted her new employee's shoulder. "I want you to pick a song from the playlist, make up some moves to go along with the song…you said have some dancing experience right?"

Ryou frowned. "Yes, I took a few performing art classes in my freshman and sophomore year but-"

"Ishizu-sama!"

The girl Ryou recognized as Mana ran up to Ishizu. Her large green eyes were wide in a panic while she tried to best to inhale all the air she could. "Ishizu-sama…your brother is here with the V.I.P. guest way earlier than we expected!"

It seemed as if Mana's panic automatically flew and attached itself onto Ishizu. Her own eyes widened before turning to the girls who were lazily walking around and chatting still.

"Listen up ladies! Bad news, Malik and the higher ups from Kaiba's Corporations are here early. Stop what you're doing and get ready. You all have two hours!"

Ignoring the cries of protest from her workers, Ishizu tuned back to Mana and Ryou. "Mana; I you to help Ryou with his costume, hair, and make-up understood?"

Mana nodded.

Sighing, Ishizu pinched the bridge of her nose. "Please, I am counting on you all; especially you Ryou. Good luck. Now, I need to go greet my guest."

As everyone watched them leave, Mana pulled Ryou farther into the room behind the red curtain.

"Come on, let's get you looking pretty!"

Ryou frowned while Mana pushed him in a stool and in front of a vanity mirror. Immediately Mana pulled at his white hair to style it.

"I'm guessing that these people from the Kaiba corporations are very important?"

Mana snorted. "They are like the most important and richest guys ever! The CEO even funds Yorokobi. So, whenever they're here; they all get the royal treatment."

"All? How many CEO's are there?"

"Oh," Mana giggled. "There is only one. His name is Seto Kaiba. Then there is the vice-president Yami Atemu; Chief Legal Officer Bakura Sato; the Chief product officer Marik Ishtal and then there is Ishizu-sama's little brother who is in charge of event planning for Mr. Kaiba."

Ryou whistled. "I'm impressed. It sounded like you have all that memorized."

"Yeah," Mana whispered.

If only Ryou had noticed the sad look on the blonde's face before he closed his eyes and listened to his chosen song.


"Ah, Kaiba. It's a pleasure to see you again." Ishizu said as she embraced her brunette friend. She smiled when he returned it before moving away.

"Yes, thing have been quite busy. We've just successfully took over I2 (1) congratulations. I suppose that's the main reason of your visit tonight?"

The white haired man who stood behind Kaiba smirked. "That and among other things."

The raven haired woman mirrored his look. "Well, come along. I will be sure that all your needs are taken care of."

Wordlessly, they all followed the Egyptian woman in the performance hall. Along the way, countless of women and men winked, seductively brushed themselves against the high rollers. Just one tip from any of them would pay of their expenses or needs for a month at least.

Shizuka stood next to the sectioned of V.I.P entrance; clearly waiting for the guest. Once she stepped forward, Ishizu excused herself muttering that she had matters to attend to but not before looking over her employee's attire in an approving matter. Shizuka chose to wear a tight wench styled bodice, tiny black pettishorts which were practically hidden underneath her black garter belt while Her fishnet styled stockings were also hidden due to her black knee high heeled boots. As they approached the entrance, Shizuka auburn curled hair fell in her face in a seductive manner as she bowed in front of superiors.

"Welcome to Yorokobi sirs, is there anything I could get for you?"

"Nothing for right now Shizuka; I must say, you look enticing tonight." Seto commented as he sat in his regular seat.

Shizuka smiled as she slowly sat in the CEO's lap. Her creamy arms wound themselves around his neck before leaning up to whisper something in his ear making him chuckle.

The others rolled their eyes. This was nothing new.

"So Shizuka; have you recruited any fresh meat since our last visit?" Bakura asked as another performer found her way into his lap.

"Actually, I did. He's such a submissive one. He reminds me of you in a way; Bakura-sama. I'm sure you'll be pleased."

Bakura raised his brow. "Submissive huh? What's his name?"

Shizuka winked. "You'll have to wait and see."

Not satisfied with her answer, Bakura turned his attention to the woman that was trying her best to gain his attention.


Behind the red curtain, Mana happily stood in front of her latest creation. "Voilà! I am a pure genius! Alright Ryou, you can turn around and look at yourself!" Mana chirped before turning her newly made friend towards the mirror.

Once Ryou opened his eyes to look at his reflection; his mouth almost fell onto the table in front of him. His usually spiked hair was flattened by a hair straightener and was completed with bangs that covered by his hazel colored eyes which were touched with grey eye shadow that Mana applied. On his lips, Mana applied a peached colored gloss. The make-up and hair style was simpler than any hair or make-up Mana had done in the past but it only took a little to bring out the newbie's feminine side.

"I look like a girl," Ryou whispered.

"Of course!" Mana chirped. "That's what we strive for with the guys at Yorokobi. Believe it or not, a lot of men and women are into that kind of stuff." Mana said while placing her hand on her hip. "So, are you nervous?"

Ryou scoffed. "I'm terrified. I think my palms are sweating when I think about it. What if I mess up my performance and ruin a chance at a better life for my little sister? I can't mess this up…" Ryou admitted softly.

"Awe kiddo," Mana whispered. Biting her lip, she reached into her bra (which made Ryou cry out loud and blush) and pulled out a small white piece of folded paper. She unfolded it and inside was four see-through pills with white powder inside.

"Here, take one of these." The blond performer instructed placing the pill into Ryou's hand.

"What's this?"

"It's Molly (2) silly." Mana said before popping one into her mouth and swallowing.

"W-what I can't take this! It's wrong!" Ryou whispered dangerously, hoping that no one was listening in.

Mana rolled her emerald green eyes. "Don't get all dramatic. Listen, I am no way a drug user or anything but take it from someone who has more… experience than you. This is your first performance; everyone is going to pay attention to you. Even Ishizu-sama; just one slip up could ruin your chance just like you said."

Ryou paled and swallowed. "So, what is this supposed to do to me?"

Mana smiled happily. "Just to make you feel so much better."

Ryou eyed the pill then Mana before popping it into his mouth and swallowing.

"Good boy! Now, let's get you dressed and then on that stage!"


As the sunlight slowly disappeared over the horizon in Domino city; the regulars of Yorokobi filled the showcase room. The customers varied in age and social status but they enjoyed what Yorokobi had to offer. The female performers wore outfits that enhanced their womanly curves; to the tight corsets and push-up bras to bottoms that showed off everything but their womanhood. As for the men, some too also wore what the woman wore but others wore tight leather; leaving the customers to fantasize what was underneath. As they sat in their seats and was pampered by the employee's, they patiently waited for the show to begin.

Ryou was feeling warm and light headed. His skin was a bit flushed; but made his skin a beautiful peach color.

"Alright, Ryou." Mana whispered. "You're about to go on. How do you feel?" she asked, running her manicured nails down his back.

"I feel wonderful," Ryou whispered back.

"Good. Now get ready."

Ishizu confidently strode onto stage dressed in a jewelry encrusted strapless bra and long lien skirt that shaped her lowers half perfectly. She slowly bowed to her customers and smiled.

"Welcome everyone to Yorokobi; tonight will be a fabulous treat to you all. Tonight you will all witness the debut of our newest performer Ryou. Please, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. And remember, there will be no touching of any kind."

With that small message, Ishizu left the stage. Soon after, the soft jazz music that being played from nearly every corner of the showcase room turned began to boom with the sensual beat of the song chosen by Ryou. The lightening that was focused on the stage went completely dark; capturing the attention of all of the customers of Yorokobi-including the executives of the Kaiba Corporation.

Boom…

Boom

Boom…

Boom

Boom…

Suddenly, the lightening was turned back on and focused onto the stage. In the middle of the stage sat Ryou in a chair. The chair was turned away from the audience so they could only see his back.

Slowly, Ryou rose from the chair, the oversized white button up shirt that Mana had dressed in him slid of his shoulder. Slowly, his hips began to sway along with his straightened hair. His hands rose over his head then back to his body. Between his hands he grabbed and pulled at the large button-up shirt; popping some of the cream colored buttons in the process.

Ryou head lolled to the side as he stared at the crowd and grabbed onto the pole. Slowly, he raised his leg; giving the audience a good few of his pale thigh and the short black shorts.

Bakura leaned forward when Ryou began to pant heavily and continued to sway and walk around the pole. On the occasion; he would thrust his hips or sway his hips teasingly. He was hot, and dizzy. He began to sweat lightly. Whimpering, he undid his shirt completely, gaining cheers and hoots from the lecherous women and men in the audience.


As Ryou continued to dance, the women who were tending to the corporate's were now trying their best to get their attention back onto them.

The raven haired woman who sat on Bakura's lap began to run her well-manicured nails down his neck before leaning over and blowing teasingly into his ear.

"Come on Bakura-sama; why don't we go behind the black curtains?"

Her nails went down further.

"I can show you a better time than that newbie up there."

Yami and Marik began to chuckle at Bakura. Rolling his brown eyes, Bakura grabbed the woman's hand forcing her to stand up.

"You're right, come on let's go."

Shizuka watched as one of her lackie's follow Bakura behind the black curtain and smirked. "Well, that's one down and three more to go. What do you say Seto? Want to join them?"

Seto hummed thoughtfully; his blue eyes still on the new performer on stage.

"I don't see why not. But, I need to inform your boss that the boy up there is drugged. I can't believe Yorokobi would do something that desperate."

Shizuka's eyes widened at the CEO's observation before frantically turning back onto the stage. The song Ryou had chosen had finally come to the end but it seemed like he had become best friends with the dancing pole. Frowning, she stood up and hurried away, hoping to save both Ryou and Ishizu from embarrassment.

In the matter of minutes, Ryou was ushered away and quickly replaced by another dancer.

"That was a good call Seto." Yami commented over the rim of his cold up of Spiced Rum. "How did you know he was drugged?"

Seto chuckled. "I didn't."


Mana bit on her tongue when she hit the floor harshly. Her boss stood over her; her cobalt eyes were dark with anger. For Mana's protection, Joey and a few other male employee's stood behind Ishizu; ready to grab the woman if things got out of hand.

"What the fuck were you thinking?" Ishizu hissed, her hands forming into tight fist.

"I'm sorry!" Mana whispered; again she tried hushing her cry of pain by biting her tounge when Ishizu kicked her hard in her side. "I was just trying to help the newbie relax. If he would've messed up, he would've cost you more than you made in one night!"

The Egyptian woman fell silent. But everyone in the room knew that Mana was right. One missed step on the stage could cost Ishizu a couple of thousand dollars easily.

Sighing in frustration, Ishizu pulled at her hair. "Whatever, fine. You're losing two days of pay for putting Yorokobi in danger. Joseph, did Duke take Ryou back up to his room?"

Joey nodded. "Yeah, he took him up after Noa looked him over. He said he will be fine as long as he gets a good night rest."

"Good."

"Ishizu-sama," Shizuka called. "What do you want us to do now? Masika took Bakura into the black room about fifteen minutes ago."

"That leaves three more left. I want them all in the black room in an hour or two. You all know your jobs so get to it." Ishizu said turning to her loyal employees.

A chorus of "Yes, Ishizu-sama," rang throughout the room before Ishizu left.

Immediately Joey helped the blonde off the floor, sighing while doing so. "I swear kid. If Mahad was still here, he would so kick your ass right now. What were you thinking?"

"I-I didn't mean any harm…really. You're not going to tell my brother are you?" Mana whispered; looking up into Joey honey brown eyes.

Joey ruffled Mana's hair. "Nah, we all make mistakes. Just…be careful. Too many mistakes around here and you won't be here any longer."

Mana smiled and nodded.

Shizuka; who was watching the entire time roll her eyes. "Quit babying her." She turned to Mana and frowned. "You're lucky you got off easy."

Mana eyes widened. "B-But!"

"Leave her alone, Shizuka!" Joey yelled, standing to face the auburn in the eye. "You're nothing but a cold hard bitch. Shouldn't you be grinding your ass against some old man's dick for a fucking twenty right about now?"

Sneering, Shizuka turned and left.

"Joey," Alexis sighed while shaking her head. "What did I tell you about cursing people out?"

"Feh." Joey muttered. "Let's get back to work."


Chapter two is completed.

I2 is Industrial Illusions ran by Maxamillon Pegasus. Seto Kaiba and the others had brought the company in a hostile takeover.

Molly is new suburban drug. It's like ecstasy but it's supposed to be purer. It's been mentioned in a few songs like "Mercy" by KW, 2Chainz, etc.