I stared off into space, my thoughts drifting off to those first few days of living in Japan, but my thoughts quickly came back to reality as my arm went to sleep. I tried to shake it out, but the handcuffs wouldn't allow much movement. The rattle of the chain echoed throughout the quiet room.

"So, let me get this straight," The man said, "You were able to apply for this prestigious school's scholarship, get it, get an apartment, receive a student visa citizenship for Japan, and fly there all in one day,"

"Well finding the apartment was easy because money was not an issue. The citizenship, that was tricky, but to avoid conflict with the government finding out who I truly was and thinking I was spying or something, we just told them the truth. After that they granted me citizenship," I shrugged not entirely knowing what all went down behind the scenes.

"I still don't understand what any of this has to do with how you ended up here," he mumbled, "and not only that, but this story is boring. Let me guess, this girl meets up with you at the school, introduces you to all her friends, your pretty, so you become super popular with tons of friends and a fan club. You're the girl all the boys want to date, and all the girl want to be. Am I right?" He said in this matter of fact tone that sounded like he was insulting me more so than my story. Which is weird because none of what he said would be an insult…

Nonetheless, I let out a bark of laughter, "Not even close, let's see how did that day start…"

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Panic flooded me as I heard Haruhi knock. I knew I should have got up earlier! I set 4 different alarms today and yet thought it would be okay to sleep an extra 30 minutes! Now I only had 15 minutes to get ready, and I couldn't curl my hair or put on makeup like I originally wanted to impress the students. Instead, I put my hair in its signature dutch braid and left with no makeup on. At least I didn't break out… I quickly rinsed out the toothpaste in my mouth, put on some flats and ran out the door. Throwing the door open I saw a Haruhi standing on the other side in the boy's uniform. Oh dear, she can afford the uniform, why didn't I get the uniform! I didn't think the working class would be able to pay for it! Dang it!

I fiddled with my clothes suddenly feeling self-conscious of my simple clothes. I didn't know what to wear considering I wasn't wearing the uniform, so I just put on dark skinny jeans with a long white shirt with a muscle cut to it and tucked the front into my pants.

"Ready?" Haruhi asked smiling and I smiled back nodding. I locked the door behind me and we started to walk to the bus stop.

I glanced at Haruhi, she makes a very cute boy. So… do I call her he? Should I ask or is that rude? Although, is that rude to simply ask someone what pronouns they prefer?

"What?" I jumped at Haruhi's blunt voice cutting through the silence and give her a weird look, "Your looking at me funny, what is it?"

I blush feeling embarrassed at being caught, "Well, I was just wondering… If you prefer to go by he or she…" I trailed off feeling extremely stupid.

She let out a laugh and once again I was caught off guard, "Oh that? With the way you were gawking I thought I had food on my face or something!" She laughed, "I go by she normally, but I owed a club and they asked me to join them thinking I was a dude, so now the whole school thinks I'm a guy," She shrugged.

"And you just go with it?"

"Yeah, and now that I no longer owe the club, it would be super weird to come out as a girl now, so I just keep pretending. "I would appreciate it if you wouldn't say anything," She explained, and I nodded my head.

"Of course! Are these friends the reason you could buy the uniform?" I asked but then inwardly winced, that sounded really rude! Why am I so dumb!

Haruhi huffed, "Basically, but I had to work off every penny it was worth."

What do I say to that… "Oh," And again I inwardly winced, that's the best I can come up with. Oh! I feel like I've done nothing but attack this poor girl!

And with that, our conversation came to an end, and before I knew it, we were at school and I was already in my class.

I was expecting class to be easy, especially since I have already graduated, but I'm not taking any academic classes, just electives, and they aren't easy at all! They're a lot of hard work and projects! For example, I'm in a crisis management and problem-solving class, and it's only day one and they already gave us an hour long lecture and a packet to fill out for homework that goes with our chapter reading. It's the first day! Who does this!

Thankfully, it's now lunch and I'm starving because I didn't get up in time for breakfast. I need to find Haruhi, she said I could sit with her and her friends. That was so nerve racking to ask her! But I was so scared of being the loser kid who sits by the trash cans like in those American movies!

I move through the halls, earning a lot of looks and whispers. That's normal, they don't seem to like me very much. Whether it's because of my foreign looks or my 'financial' standing, has yet to be decided. When I saw Haruhi finally at the end of the hall, I quickly made a beeline towards her, ready to get away from the dark/confused looks I've been getting. I smiled sweetly and waved at Haruhi who smiled and waved back, letting me gain the attention of the four handsome boys standing with her. I recognized two of them, Suou Tamaki and Ootori Kyoya, they were in one of my electives. We are in the same class grade level as well, both being in 3A, I also know their families are wanting to expand to my country. Then there was a pair of identical twins with red hair and auburn eye's that for some reason made me think of a cat. Wait a minute! Suou-Kun has definite foreign features, but the girls here swoon at his feet! So, the people here really don't like me solely because I'm 'poor'? Well, this just made my mission easier. Ain't nobody doing business with my people, these stuck up, snot nosed-

My thoughts were cut off as Haruhi started speaking, "Hana! These are my friends, Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, Tamaki Suou, and Kyoya Ootori,"

I bowed down to them, "Hello, I'm-"

"Setsuko Hana," Ootori-Kun interrupted, "Class 3A, an athlete scholarship student, working class, and the first foreign exchange student at Ouran High,"

Hah, know it all doesn't know nothing, "Very good Ootori-Kun, how did you know all that?" He didn't answer my question, and there was a small awkward pause until Haruhi spoke.

"We were just about to go to lunch if you would like to join us, Hana-Senpai," She invited.

"Oh, sorry, there are no open seats," The twin who I think is Hikaru said before for I could accept or decline. He had already turned around and was tugging Haruhi with him toward the cafeteria.

His twin, Kaoru stepped forward, grabbing Haruhi's wrist, holding her in place, "I'm sure we can pull up a chair or something, Hikaru," He said.

"Actually, now that Hunny-Senpai and Mori-Senpai attend the University down the street, there are two open seats!" Tamaki yelled out, causing Hikaru to freeze and a tick mark to appear on his head.

"Though that is true, Tamaki, Hunny and Mori still intend to have lunch with us, so we won't have any open seats," Kyoya said pushing up his glasses and causing a glare to flash on them.

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I remembered my father's warning about Ootori's and the Ootori heir who was in my grade. I put a pleasant smile on face I beamed at them, "Thank you for the offer, but it's okay, I already have plans," I said. That was a bold face lie, but I'm not stupid, I could tell when people didn't want me around, and I'm not going to go around pushing myself into their lives.

Haruhi looked shocked, "Oh, ok, if that's what you want…" She whispered.

I smiled again, "Yeah, no really it's no big deal, I'll see you at the end of the school day to walk home, yeah?"

"Yeah," Haruhi smiled, looking pleased and content with my answer. I watched as the group walked away, they all laughed and joked together, teasing each other. I could tell they were very close, too bad they don't want anyone else to join the group, they look like fun.

I turned around myself, I guess I'll just go look for a quiet place to eat in peace. I watched a group of girls walk past, whispering and pointing at me. Why do they all accept Haruhi and not me? I sigh and shrug, walking through the halls, this is going to be a long year.

Hmm, music room 3, eh? When I stood outside of the music rooms 1 and 2 the noise echoed out into the halls through the closed doors, but this time, it was silent. I creaked the door open and peeked inside. It was dark, but best of all empty. I wonder if I'll get in trouble for going in… Well students were in the other music rooms, why can't I use this one? Walking in and turning the lights on I frowned. Inside was a bunch of couched and tables, but no instruments. Weird…

I turned around to leave when a grande black piano sparkled in the sunlight by the window. My mouth dropped at the beauty of it. I walked forward to the piano, letting my hand run across the sleek surface, gentle pushing a few keys into a chord, letting the finely tuned notes ring out into the silent room. Before I knew it, I started to play the haunting echo of Victor's Solo piece, from Tim Burtons, A Corpse Bride. It's my favorite piano piece to play. (Here's a link to the song watch?v=a7ouDfay0Ug)

I felt a smile trace my lips, and felt my body relax into the song, letting the melody wash over me and take away my worries with it. I let the last note hang in the air, not wanting the song to be over.

But it was, and with its end, came clapping from the door. I jumped up, heat rushing to my face as I turned to see a boy almost my height standing in the doorway. I quickly scrambled from the piano bench grabbing my stuff in a hurry, "Sorry, I thought this room was empty. I just wanted to play for a bit, but the other music rooms were packed," I said quickly, jumbling all my words together.

He let out a cute laugh, hugging a pink bunny to his chest, "It's okay, this room is always deserted during lunch, I just happened to come by to grab some stuff I left behind," He said walking up. As he got closer, I realized I was only taller by two inches at most, and that he wasn't as young as previously thought. I could tell looking into his honey eyes, that he was much older than I thought, in fact, he was probably my age. He had thick dirty blonde hair that was neatly brushed, and clear pale skin.

"Mitsukuni," A deep voice said from the doorway, and again I looked up to see a very tall, very muscular male standing there. He had short black hair that was neatly brushed and styled, tan skin, and cool steel grey eyes. His presence caught the attention of the boy in front of me.

"Takashi! I just had to grab my bag, I forgot it here yesterday!" He said grabbing a black bag I didn't notice before. "You know, you can always come here during lunch to play, you're really good, it would be a waste if you never got to practice." He said walking to the door, "You could also come during club hours, you know if you're not in a club or anything," As he said this, I swear there was a mischievous twinkle in his eye, but I took one look at the pink bunny and dismissed the thought as a trick of the light. Although tall, dark, and handsome also gave the boy a weird look. "Bye! I look forward to meeting you again!" He called over his shoulder as both boys left.

I turned around back towards the piano just as the bell rang, I sigh as I walk forward to grab my stuff before giving the piano one last look before walking out to my next class. Maybe I will come again during lunch.

The rest of the day drags on, a lot of talk about future projects and syllabuses. The only notable thing was I made one friend! I think… Well, in this class it was a mixed grade level. I noticed there was one student, with flaming red hair sitting in the back. Nobody would sit by him, and he looked miserable. There were a few girls who would give him goo goo eyes, but nobody would sit next to him or talk with him. So, I sat next to him, he was very surprised, and wouldn't say anything, just stared.

"Hi, I'm Setsuko Hana, but you can call me Hana!" I whispered to him in the kind of quiet class.

"Uh, I-I-I'm Kasanoda Ritsu, but… I guess you can call me Ritsu," He stammered out.

I couldn't help it, I giggled at his shyness, "Well, hello Ritsu, I hope we can be friends, I am new here, and I don't have many…" I felt a blush warm my face after saying that. Why would I say that, that's super weird and awkward to say to someone you just met! Now he's probably going to feel like he has to be my friend because of that, or he's going to think I'm some loser!

But instead, I watched as his eyes lit up, "Yeah! I would love to be your friend! I don't have many myself!" He shouted out, gaining us some weird looks.

I laughed it off anyway, he seemed like a genuine nice person.

That class went by quickly, having made a new friend had also put me in better spirits. School class hours are over, all that's left are the mandatory 2 hours for clubs that all students must attend, and then 2 hours for free time that you can stay for or leave. I skipped down the hall happily, when I felt a hand on my back. I fell down, watching as all my stuff tumbled out of my bag. I don't know who it was that pushed me, but I sat on the ground for a while, looking up at the students who formed a circle around me laughing, "Don't forget where you belong, peasant," Someone spat.

I glared at the students who were laughing, and they quickly went quiet. I could feel darkness surround me, and I'm sure the students thought I was possessed or something, because they suddenly walked away quickly. I sighed in the now deserted hallway, slowly gathering the stuff that had fallen out of my bag.

"Hana?" I looked up at my name to see Haruhi, Hikaru, and Kaoru walking past.

"Oh, hey guys," I said blushing. I must look like an idiot sitting on the floor with all my stuff laid out.

"Why are you on the floor?" Kaoru asked as he and Haruhi helped me pick up my stuff.

"Oh… I'm just extremely clumsy, ha-ha," I explained trying to laugh it off. I quickly stood and zipped up my bag with all my stuff put away. "I'll see you at the end of the day, right?" I asked Haruhi.

"Yeah," She nodded, we said our goodbyes and walked in separate directions. That was embarrassing.

For the mandatory 2 club hours, I have nothing to do, but after that I am supposed to go join the Martial Arts club for the 2 free hours. I should get there early to meet the leader and try out, but that will be a piece of cake. I'm a warrior, trained to be the best, joining a simple club will be easy.

My thoughts trailed to the empty piano, sitting in the dark room. I mean, I do have free time right now, I might as well put the piano to good use. I quickly make my way to the third music room where the empty piano sat. I push the heavy door open only to be blinded by a bright light. I rubbed my eyes, hoping to restore my vision only to hear a voice drone, "The host club does not open for another 10 minutes,"

I blinked up to see Kyoya in front of me writing in a black book of his. "Oh, hi Kyoya," I greeted smiling.

Kyoya looked up, "Hana, it's you," He said closing his book with a snap. "What brings you to the host club? I did not think this was something you would be interested in,"

"Oh, sorry, I thought this room wasn't in use during this time, I'll just be going," I said turning around.

"Hana!" I heard Tamaki shout, I turned around to see him, Haruhi, Kaoru, and Hikaru all emerging from a side room. Except they weren't in their uniforms…

I examined their outfit chooses closely, Tamaki and Haruhi were dressed in all white with large feather angel wings and a halo, whereas Hikaru and Kaoru were dressed in all red with red horns and a red trident. I looked back at Kyoya and he was holding a black leather outfit, with black leather spiked wings. "Hey guys… cool outfits…" I trailed off not sure what to say. Just what kind of club is this.

"Thanks!" Tamaki shouted spinning in a circle, "They're part of our cosplay, Haruhi and I are angels," He said glomping Haruhi, "The twins are devils, Kyoya is a demon, and Hunny-Senpai and Mori-Senpai are fallen angels!" He yelled out.

Again… what kind of club is this? "Uh huh, What kind of club is this?" Tamaki then went into this long rant that I only half listened to. Something about entertaining ladies who have to much time on their hands. Just what exactly do they mean by entertain…

"Are you going to stay, Hana?" Haruhi asked me.

"No," I deadpanned turning around and walking to the door. I tugged on the door, but it refused to budge. What the? I just opened this to walk in! I then felt arms snake around my waist and I turned around to come eye to eye with amber eyes.

"You should stay," Kaoru whispered into my ear.

Someone then grabbed my chin and turned my head to see another matching set of amber eyes, "It would be so boring without you," Hikaru whispered. So, what, I can't eat lunch with you, but I should stay for your weird club? I may still be salty about the whole lunch fiasco, but they were being super rude!

I quickly slipped out of their hold on me, not liking the closeness of it all, "No thanks, I was just looking for a quiet music room, I thought this one was empty," I said backing away.

Again, I turned to the door yanking on the handle as hard as possible. Why won't this open! What did they do to it! "Hey you made it!" I heard a cute voice yell. Looking to the side room, I see the two dudes I met in this room earlier today. Although this time they were dressed in nothing but grey pants and when they turned around, I saw they used makeup to make two long scars where wings would be. They must be Hunny-Senpai and Mori-Senpai that I keep hearing about.

I turned toward them, sticking my hip out and placing a hand on it. "I thought you said this room was empty for me to practice during this time," I said.

"No, I didn't. I said you could use it to practice in, never said it would be empty," He said with a smile, but I swear he winked! AND THAT LITTLE MISCHIEVOUS LOOK IS BACK IN HIS EYE! HE FREAKING SET ME UP!

"But she can't because we use the room for club," Hikaru mumbled over the banana he and Kaoru were eating.

The boys eyes filled with tears, "Oh yeah," He then smiled brightly, "Well, I guess you will just have to stay and visit the club! Since you are already here and all!" He shouted happily again.

"You know I would, but I have stuff to do…" I trailed off not knowing his name.

"I'm Mitsukuni Haninozuka and this is Takashi Morinozuka, but everyone calls me Hunny and him Mori," He said. "Oh! And this is Usa-Chan!" He yelled showing me his pink bunny. Cute.

I bowed, "It was nice meeting you Hunny-Senpai and Mori-Senpai. I am Setsuko Hana," These two are supposed martial artists from the family my parents want me to learn from. Hmm, I wonder if they are in charge of the MA club? Someone from their family is. "Well, I would love to stay, but I have stuff to do," I lied walking backwards, I don't trust them enough to turn my back to them. But the next thing I knew, a loud gorilla yelled out, and I was slipping across the floor and straight into a statue. I watched in slow motion as the statue fell over. I acted quickly, jumping up to catch it before it could hit the floor and smash. I stopped it just in time, and set it up back straight, letting out a sigh as my heart rated slowed back to normal. Man, if that broke, I would be in some deep doo doo.

I turned around, only to hear the gorilla again, and slip on THE SAME GOSH DANG BANANA PEEL, and fall backwards into the statue. This time it was too late, and I watched as the statue broke into pieces.

I fell to my knees, mouth hanging wide open. "I am so sorry," I whispered, quickly trying to build the statue up again, only for it to fall apart into even smaller pieces.

Kaoru and Hikaru let out low whistles, "We were going to auction that off for 10 million yen," They said, "How are you ever going to pay that off?"

I felt rage fuel me. Was that my fault, yes, but 10 million is way too much. I quickly stood up and faced the group, "No way was that worth 10 million yen! It wasn't ancient, and it wasn't even Renaissance time! By the way it was designed, and the marble used, that piece was definitely made from Auguste Rodin, made in the late 1800's or early 1900's! Only worth 8 or 7 million yen at most!" I argued out. Not that it would really make a difference but still.

Kyoya pushed up his glasses, light shining off of them, "I didn't realize you were an art professional Miss Hana," He said. Oh crap. He's right, I'm of working class, I shouldn't know such things.

"I took a couple art history classes, yes," I defended, deflating slightly.

"Nonetheless, it would have sold for 10 million, scam or not, and you will have to pay it off," He said with his nose in the air.

Crap, crap, crap, I can't just simply pay it off, they will want to know where the money came from! Hunny seeing me panic sent me a wink, "Oh I know, I know!" He shouted. Him, Tamaki, and Kyoya all huddled together and started whispering. Wait a minute! Hunny is so short compared to them! But… I'm only a couple inches taller than him…

I slowly walked around the room as nonchalantly as possible, putting my back up to the others and trying to see how much shorter I am than the rest.

Well, this freaking sucks. I'm shorter than everybody in the room! I don't remember being this short back home… I'm like a half head shorter than Haruhi, I just barely reach the Twins shoulders, and I am under Tamaki's shoulders in height.

"Hana, what are you doing?" Kyoya's voice made me freeze, I was currently behind him, trying to see how much taller he is. I only go up to his mid chest!

"Eeep!" I quickly jump away rejoining the group. I don't even want to know how much shorter I am then Mori-Senpai… "So, uh, did we decide what to do about the statue," I asked embarrassed at getting caught.

Tamaki stepped forward, swishing his hair dramatically, "Yes we did. Thanks to Hunny-Senpai, we decided you will have to work off the payment by providing the host club with beautiful music with the piano. Playing romantic songs will create a better atmosphere for the ladies we wish to serve,"

"You will come for the two mandatory club hours, and then after that while we continue with the host club, you will go to the Martial Arts club," Kyoya explained, I don't even want to know how he knew I was joining that club. "But first, to make sure you are adequate for the job, I want you to play a sample piece for us," Kyoya finished.

I sighed and moved to the piano, I guess it could have been worse. I sat down trying to think of what to play. I looked at them and a smile spread across my lips as the perfect song came to mind. Knockin' on Heaven's Door, except the cover Lucifer did in the TV series Lucifer. My hands moved to the keys as I closed my eyes, letting the iconic song wash over me. I slowed down the tempo and changed a few notes to make it more mine, and to fill the room with a hauntingly beautiful song. One that could be of love or heart ache.

I played the chord slow, letting the chorus build up, and the notes to hang in the room. Letting its melody enchant the room, and cast a spell over the people listening. (Link to song, one of my favs, watch?v=fNkc-lfHeNQ)

The song came to an end, but I sat there silently letting my hands hover over the keys, my eyes still close. I stood from the piano and turned back to the Host Club, they were all staring at me with their mouths hanging open, before clapping loudly. "Oh splendid! You will fit right into our club!" Tamaki shouted. "Although we will have to change this," He muttered, motioning to my clothes, "From now on, if you are to be apart of this club than you must look it too!" He declared. "Kyoya order her a girls uniform dress!" He shouted snapping his fingers.

"Already done," Kyoya said, it should arrive by the end of club, "You will have to work that off too," Kyoya explained with a shrug. WHAT! WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO! No offense, but those dresses are ugly.

I sank to my knees, what have I got myself into? I felt someone come up behind me and pat my shoulder, "Don't worry, I was in the same boat last year," Haruhi said. As if that helps.

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And my story comes to a close for this chapter! Let me know what you think so far down below in the comments! Also this will be a vote for who you think Hana should pair up with, so go ahead and start voting now! I'm not sure when I will end voted, but there is already one vote for Kyoya! Until next time!