Disclaimer: I do not own Black Diamond by Nana Mizuki or Oh by Girls' Generation. The lyrics in this chapter are english translations of the original Japanese/Korean respectively. Credits for the translations go to szuir18 and wonderfulgeneration respectively. Now, onto chapter 2!


Chapter 2: Promiscuous Chara

Amu was horrified to see that her two dorm mates were none other than Nadeshiko and Yaya.

Amu knew she couldn't curse while Ami was standing right next to her.

"I'm delighted that it's you two that I get to be rooming with. It's such a pleasure," Amu said, a fake smile plastered on her face.

"SISSY! Did you make new fwends too?" Ami asked.

"Yes, she did. We're Amu's new friends," Nadeshiko answered, before Amu had a chance to respond.

"Yay! Can we watch T.V together with your fwends sissy? We haven't had friends over for a long time," Ami begged her elder sister.

"Fine then…" Amu told her little sister. She made sure, though, that when she sat down, Ami was in the middle of her and Nadeshiko.

The four of them watched T.V together, talking all the while. Amu got to understand Yaya's personality a bit more. She appeared to have the same mental age as Ami did. Yaya and Ami had so many common interests, if you hadn't known the difference in appearance; you would think they were the same age.

"SISSY! Should I sing for them?" Ami asked, excited about the prospect of singing.

"Yes! You should! I'm sure they will like it," Amu said, smiling. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a pen, which she gave to Ami to use as a microphone.

Tell me your greatest desire. The person you desire. With strength strong enough to shake down the volume, try shouting with a loud voice.

Before the sun rises, the new starting day dances with a shadow following the light. Yes, your hands can take it.

So, what is it that you desire? What is it you seek? The assembled radiance in those hands, from the disgraced sky, they'll scoop up the dark diamond, the black diamond.

Nadeshiko and Yaya were shocked as they heard her sing. It's understandable; there are not many 6 year olds that can sing like Ami can.

"You're really good!" Nadeshiko told her.

"Yeah! You're good!" Yaya repeated.

"Anyway, I have homework to do," Nadeshiko said.

Yaya pouted, "Me too. I hate homework."

"Okay!" Ami said happily and the two of them bid goodbye to the two sisters before heading to their bedrooms.

Amu and Ami passed the night together easily. Nadeshiko came out for dinner just after Amu and Ami had finished theirs, so there was little communication between them. Amu, noticed, though after she finished making her dinner, that there was little food left. Amu also did not have any money left. She needed to get another part time job soon.

As she drifted off to sleep, she pondered what type of jobs she would be able to find within Perth. She decided that tomorrow after school she would need to go job hunting. She didn't think about it for long, though, as sleep quickly overcame her. She had, after all, had a very long day.


Amu awoke, and wandered out in the living room. She was not even sure if she had food to make Ami some breakfast. Just as she wandered out, Ami wandered out of her room too. Ami smelled pancakes being made. They both looked towards the kitchen. Ami saw Nadeshiko making pancakes.

"Are we having pancakes for breakfast?" Ami asked excitedly

"Umm… Ami—" Amu began, however, she was cut off by Nadeshiko.

"Yes, of course we are having pancakes for breakfast Ami!"

Yaya added in too, "Nadeshiko's pancakes are very yummy!"

"So how many would you like Ami?" Nadeshiko asked.

"Two please!" Ami yelled cutely.

Amu sighed; she didn't have a chance to interrupt at all.

"What about you, Amu?" Nadeshiko asked.

"I don't eat breakfast," Amu replied.

"Is that because you don't want to, or that you can't?

"I just don't, okay?" Amu replied angrily, ending the conversation.

Minutes later, however, Nadeshiko starts talking again, "Feel free to use food from the top shelves whenever you want. That's all my food, and I don't mind if you use it."

"No thank you," Amu knew what Nadeshiko was planning. She wanted Amu to be indebted to her, and then she would use some intricate plot to get Amu to become friends with her. Well, Amu definitely wouldn't allow that to happen. She needed to find part time work after school today.

After they finished eating breakfast, the four of them went to their respective rooms and got ready for school. Amu and Ami finished getting ready and came out with about 20 minutes until they had to leave.

Nadeshiko and Yaya, however, were leaving already. Amu didn't really care why they were leaving, but Ami asked.

"We have to help set up something for a special event. We will see you tonight, okay Ami?" Nadeshiko told her.

"Yesh! I wuv you Nadeshiko!" Ami yelled excitedly.

Amu inwardly groaned. When your sister loves someone you hate, it's hard to blatantly avoid them. This would just make it harder for Amu. And of course, Amu knew that Nadeshiko wasn't going to let this chance go down the drain.

When school time came, Amu walked Ami to class before heading to her own form class. Nikaido announced that they would be having an assembly first period, as he had told the class yesterday. Apparently the assemblies were done in groups. The lower school had separate assemblies to middle school, which are separate to upper school. Amu had sort of recalled hearing something like that. Each student took their chairs and headed down to the auditorium. They sat in their form group. Amu noticed the blue haired boy from the library sitting in their row.

That recalled her memory; she had vaguely recalled seeing him first period yesterday. He was asleep while she was giving her introduction. She had been jealous that he had the back corner seat. Suddenly, she heard a voice from the front requesting for the students to be quiet. She quickly looked to the front and saw Tadase standing at the front speaking into a microphone.

"As you all know, I'm Tadase, King's Chair of the student council. As always, let me introduce my partners: Nadeshiko the Queen's Chair, Kukai the Jack's Chair and Yaya, the Ace's Chair. We will conduct the assembly. First, please stand as we sing the national anthem."

Amu was shocked, to say the least, when she saw who the student council were. Why were they were all year 11's, rather than year 12's? The fact that they were all student council also contributed to how close friends they are. It made more sense to Amu now. Also, Amu understood why they were the only students who wore the funny cape. After the national anthem finished, everyone sat back in their seats, and Tadase spoke into the microphone again.

"Kukai will be the first to speak to the assembly today," Tadase said before walking back to his seat, as Kukai stood and took to the microphone.
"Yo everyone! You guys know I'm not the type of guy for this fancy business. I just wanna tell you guys about the sports carnival coming up next week. It's taking place next Monday, and will run for the whole day," Kukai started. His informal manner of speech didn't surprise Amu. "Everyone is required to participate in at least one event, however, you can participate in as many as you wish to! Also, the cheerleading squad is requesting more participants. I hope to see everyone try their best! Nadeshiko'll be talking to you guys now."

"Hello everyone," Nadeshiko started politely, "I want to address the issue of the school talent competition. It is happening in two weeks time from now. We encourage everyone to enter! Your talent can be anything from singing and dancing to comedy. Many of you also know, though, that I am captain of the dance club at our school. Our dance club this year is going very strong. Unfortunately, last year we could not enter the state wide competition due to an emergency cancellation. This year, however, we hope to enter the competition. Later on this assembly, we have a performance that we hope you enjoy. However, for now, I will invite our principal, Tsukasa, to address the assembly."

Amu saw a many walk to the stage from the front row of seats. Amu gasped when she saw who the principal was. It was the brown haired man who she had met outside the gates of the school, the one who convinced her to come to Seiyo Academy. He appeared to be only about 30 years old. For him to be the principal was a shock to Amu. Not to mention, he was handsome! Now that Amu saw him again, she couldn't help but notice the remarking resemblance between him and Tadase. He looked just like an older version of Tadase. His face was just more mature, his hair darker, and he was taller.

Amu blushed slightly and shook her head before mentally scolding herself for checking out the principal of her school. He finished talking relatively quickly, considering he was a principal. Most principals like to blab on a lot. He said at each assembly they give one award to the hardest working student for each year group. Amu didn't pay much attention to the year 9 or 10 awards. She payed attention, though, when it got to year 11.

"The award for year 11 goes to… Kairi Sanjo! Congratulations!" The principal announced.

'Never heard of him' Amu thought to herself. She noticed him getting up to get the award. His hair was of a similar style to Tadase's, yet he didn't have a fringe. His hair was dark brown, bordering on black. Amu could see he had sharp blue eyes behind his glasses. He had his shirt buttoned up all the way to the top. He was a typical nerd.

After the awards finished, she noticed a pair of people moving the microphone and stand to the side. Suddenly, the lights darkened in the auditorium. Kukai walked out from the auditorium doors, without a shirt on. All he wore were green dress pants. Girl's screams were heard throughout the auditorium as he walked out. It was understandable, he was so hot. Kukai appeared to be looking for something. After a few seconds, though, he shrugged and turned to leave the auditorium. Suddenly, music started. It was a fast and upbeat. All the girls of the dance club suddenly came rushing through the auditorium doors, pushing Kukai back into the auditorium on the way, just as the lyrics started. The girls were all wearing cheerleader outfits.

I'm not the person you knew before, brand new sound. With the new me one more round. Dance dance dance till we run this town, Oppa oppa I'll be I'll be down down down down

The girls danced as the lyrics started. Nadeshiko was front and centre of the dance. Amu could see why she was put as the lead dancer. Her movements were almost mesmerising. She managed to sway her hips the right way.

Hey oppa look at me, just take a look at me. It's the first time I've spoken like this, I fixed my hair and put on make-up too. Why do you only not notice me?

The girls now danced with Kukai in the middle of their choreography. Kukai looked confused as they all danced around him.

Thump thump, my heart is beating. I just continue imagining. What should I do, having been so proud? I just want to tell you. Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you. Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, a lot. It's embarrassing so don't laugh. It's the truth so don't make fun either. I'm just saying stupid things again

Just as the first line of the chorus started, Kukai started dancing. Amu had to try and stop herself from laughing. It looked a bit ridiculous seeing one of the manliest guys she knew dancing such a girly dance. Yet, when she looked closer, he was actually a very talented dancer. He was more talented at dancing this than most of the females were.

I'm not the person you knew before, brand new sound. With the new me one more round. Dance dance dance till we run this town. Oppa oppa, I'll be I'll be down down down down. Oppa, just listen to me. Stop saying other things. Don't think of me just as a younger sister you'll regret after a year

As the chorus finished, Nadeshiko pushed Kukai, and Kukai stopped dancing. Nadeshiko went to the back of the group now, and Yaya came to the front of all the girls.

You don't know my thoughts at all; you don't realize and just joke around. What should I do, you immature person? Just listen to me

At the last line, just as it led into the chorus, Nadeshiko linked her arm with Kukai as girls all parted to one side. The two of them skipped to the front of the group.

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you. Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, a lot. It's embarrassing so don't laugh. It's the truth so don't make fun either. If you do that again, I might just cry

As the chorus started again, all the girls kneeled to the ground, and Nadeshiko and Kukai had a duo dance. The danced the whole chorus with their arms still linked.

I'm not the person you knew before, brand new sound. Something about my heart is different today. Down down, don't put it off, I just get mad. Oppa oppa, if you keep this up, no no no no

Tell me boy boy love it it it it it it it ah!

As the line started, the girls got up and surrounded Nadeshiko and Kukai, who still had their arms linked. The group all walked forward in sync, swaying their hips as they did.

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you. Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, a lot. Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you. Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, a lot

Each of the girls broke apart from the group, left to right, before kneeling on the ground and posing. Kukai and Nadeshiko remainded standing.

As the dance finished, huge applause was heard throughout the auditorium. Amu was shocked at how well the group danced, especially Nadeshiko and Kukai.

Soon, Nadeshiko came to the microphone with Kukai.

"Thanks everyone for watching our performance, this is one of our songs we are considering using in the state wide competition. Tell us if you liked it or not!"

A scream of 'yes' was heard throughout the auditorium as the dancers all filed out through the auditorium door. Tadase came back to the microphone.

"This assembly is now over. Please follow the direction of your teachers, and head to your second period class. Please do not forget to take your chairs with you."

Amu assumed that people ignore the "follow the direction of your teachers", as after Tadase said that, everyone started filing out of the auditorium, without any sense of order.

Amu had visual arts second period. It passed by quickly. Before long the lesson was over and Amu was headed towards her third period class; physical education.

She hoped today she would have a better lesson than she did yesterday, where she spent most of the lesson in the nurse's office. She remembered about when Kukai fell on top of her.

'God! Snap out of it Amu. Forget about Kukai. Don't talk to Kukai."

She was snapped out of her thoughts, though, when Kukai ran up to her.

"Amu! Did you like my dance?" He asked, his goofy grin present on his face.

Amu turned to face him, a scowl on her face. "Don't talk to me so friendly. We're not friends, you know?" She told him.

Amu could see the hurt on Kukai's face when she told him that. Although she had told him the same thing yesterday, she had venom in her words today. 'That's right Amu, this is the way it's supposed to be.'

"I guess not?" Kukai said sadly, "I promise I'll dance better next time! Just give me another chance Amu," he said with a pout on his face.

He looked so cute Amu almost melted. 'Stay strong Amu. There's a reason you don't make friends, remember…' Suddenly, Amu's mind flashed back to that night. She felt dizzy just from the memory of what happened. Her eyesight had gone blank, and the last thing she could hear was Kukai screaming "Amu! Amu!" before her hearing went blank too. She felt her consciousness fade, as she fell towards the ground.


When Amu awoke, she was in the nurse's office. As she opened her eyes, she couldn't quite see clearly at first. She could make out a figure.

"Dad?" She questioned. She blinked and her vision cleared. Her state of mind came back to normal too. She saw that leaning over here was Kukai.

"Sorry, not your dad. We can never seem to catch a break can we? Yesterday it was me, now it's you," he said.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry I just called you dad. I wasn't thinking straight, I only just woke up from being unconscious, you know. I once read there's this phase, just before your consciousness fades, and just before you fully regain consciousness, where you don't think properly. I must have been in that phase, I'm sorry," Amu said very quickly, rambling on.

"I don't mind. I would be happy to be your dad. That would mean you love me!" Kukai said with his trademark goofy grin.

"No… my dad doesn't love me, and I don't love him," Amu said harshly, thinking of past events.

'Yes, remember Amu. The reason why I've become like this. People can't be trusted' Amu thought to herself, scolding herself for acting so friendly around him.

"I'm sorry; did I bring up bad memories?" Kukai asked sadly.

"It's alright. It's all in the past. Now, you can leave. I really don't need a stranger being friendly to me," Amu said harshly.

Pain was evident on Kukai's face. "Stranger, huh? You won't even settle for acquaintance?"

"No. I don't need friends. I don't need acquaintances. I'm not such a weak girl I'm gonna whine just because I fainted."

"I see. I'm sorry I bothered you," Kukai said sadly, as he left the nurse's office.

After he walked out, Amu felt pain in her chest. 'It's alright, Amu. You've lived like this for a long time now. You'll be okay.'

Amu attempted to stand, as she noted it was almost time for her next class. She had double sewing next two periods. On the plus side, she noted, she had skipped recess, meaning she didn't have the blue haired boy bothering her. As she attempted to stand, she felt a bit dizzy again.

"It would be advisable to sit back down," came a voice from beside Amu. Amu looked over to see Tadase there. "I've had quite a lot of experience with people who are prone to dizziness, and I can tell you're still feeling dizzy. That's why it would be wise to sit back down. If you faint again, it will just increase the recovery time."

Unfortunately, Amu knew he was right, and so, she sat back on the bed.

"And wow, never knew you were such a heartbreaker," Tadase told her, "You can tell Kukai really likes you, right?"

"Of course. I'm like the new toy in the toy box. When you first arrive, everyone's eager to play with you and have you. After your used and worn out, though, you're tossed away. You're on the same level as everyone else," Amu stated harshly.

"Is that what you think of Kukai?" Tadase asked calmly.

"Yes. That's how I think of everyone."

"Well, you must be one of the worst judges of character I've ever met in my life," Tadase started, "I've been best friends with Kukai since elementary school. He is definitely not like that. In fact, of everyone in this school, if you had to choose one person to be friends with, he would be the one to choose. Kukai is honestly one of the sweetest guys around."

"Hmph. Say whatever you want. He'd probably say the same thing about you. You all just support each other, to play with me together. Then you all chuck me out at the same time. The pain is much greater that way."

"Hahaha… I'll admit. I'm a heartbreaker. You know I've said no to 10 girls who have asked me out this year already," Tadase told her.

"What? It's only half way through 1st term."

"Yeah, I told you. I'm a heartbreaker. I'm not proud of it. That's the way I am, though. Kukai is not like that, though. If you don't want to be friends with me, I understand. But really, treating Kukai like that. It pisses me off, quite frankly."

"I can treat people however I want, now can you stop annoying me?" Amu asked harshly.

"Well, whatever. Just saying. You know you'll get lonely. You can't go for two years without having any friends, you know."

"Pfft. Two years is nothing. I've done it for the past 5 years of my life. And I told you to stop pissing me off, so can you just shut the hell up?"

"Sure. I'll be quiet. First of all, I need to make sure you're okay, though," he started to tell Amu, "You know you should eat more. I can tell that the reason you fainted is you have been malnourished recently."

"I said shut up!" Amu spat harshly. She knew she hadn't been eating properly. That was why she needed to find a part time job.

Silence reigned throughout the Nurse's office. By the end of the first period, Amu was feeling better. She decided she would attend the 2nd period of sewing. Sewing flew by relatively quickly. Amu managed to finish making her gift for Ami. The bell rang and lunch came.

Amu was heading through the halls of block 11 when she heard some girls gossiping.

"God, she's such a bitch."

"She acts like an ice queen just to attract attention"

"I know right."

"Then secretly, she's trying to play Tadase and Kukai at the same time!"

"And they're best friends too!"

"She's probably trying to make them have a fight."

"Wouldn't surprise me."

"Why did she come to this school anyway?"

Amu walked right up to the girls. She glared at all 3 of them in the eyes. Each of them cowered in fear. "Who started that rumour?"

"What rumor?" one of the girl's asked timidly.

"That I'm playing Tadase and Kukai at the same time."

"Oh. I'm not sure—please don't hurt us," the girls begged timidly.

"Pfft. You're not worth my effort. You tell whoever started the fucking rumour that I wouldn't waste my time with guys like them."

Amu walked away from the gossiping girls, and continued heading down the hall. As she got out of block 11 and started heading towards the library she heard some more girls talking. This time, it wasn't about her, so she didn't really care. She just couldn't help but overhear since the girl's voices were like an elephant stampede. I mean, really, if you're going to gossip, can't you at least do it right?

"Ikuto's such a loner."

"It's such a pity! He's so hot."

"I would totally bang that."

"I still think Kukai is better."

"No way! Tadase is the best!"

Amu walked past quickly, wanting to get away from the bitchiness of all of these girls. Amu arrived in the library, and she headed into her little corner. She saw that the blue haired boy was already waiting, sitting on the beanbag.

"I told you the beanbag is mine," Amu stated.

"Mmm… why don't you sit with me?" he asked seductively.

"Pfft… please, why would I want to?" Amu scoffed.

"So you can stare at my abs more?" Amu did not have a rebuttal for this comment, as she sat on the floor next to the beanbag.

"How did you know my name yesterday?" Amu questioned suspiciously.

"Well, I am in your form class. Oh, and by the way. You act really differently when we're alone to when you're with everyone else. Perhaps… you put up a façade?"

Amu immediately stiffened when she heard him say this. She thought back to her encounter with him yesterday. She had let her guard down, and he had swooped in on the chance. This boy was more dangerous than she had realised. He had known of her icy exterior, yet had been able to easily get her to lower it.

"How about I even the playing field?" He asked, breaking Amu out of her thoughts. Amu was unsure what he meant by this comment, so, simply looked at him dumbly. "I'm Ikuto."

Amu's thoughts went back to the gossiping girls she had walked past on the way to the library. They had said Ikuto was a loner. She then remembered what he had said when she first came into the library; he had been using this corner to escape from people for the past two years of his life.

"Well, you didn't seem like much of a loner yourself," she rebutted.

He started laughing. Amu looked at him questioningly. "I didn't think you'd be the type to listen to idle gossip spoken by unintelligent bimbos."

Amu had laughed when she heard this, before she realised that he had totally avoided her statement. "You didn't answer me properly."

He started laughing, "I guess I let my real personality show?"

"Why are you a loner?" Amu questioned, "I'll admit; you're hot. You could be popular if you weren't a loner."

"I could ask you the exact same question," he said simply.

The two sat in silence after his statement. Amu reached into her bag and got out her lunch.

"You know you aren't supposed to eat in the library?"

Amu ignored his mix between a statement and a question, as she opened her lunch box and started eating a bit of fish. As she took a bit, she saw Ikuto staring at her, as if she was a goddess.

"I won't tell if you give me a piece of fish," Ikuto almost begged as his mouth watered. Amu decided to humour him, and broke off a piece of fish to give to him. He devoured it in less than a second.

Amu started cracking up as she saw this. He had been weakened so easily just by a piece of fish.

"I love fish so much. It's my second biggest weakness, only after my ears. Just like your ears," he told her.

Amu blushed, knowing for sure that he knew her weakness. Luckily, the bell rang, and Amu got up to leave for her fifth period class, Food science and technology.

When she arrived in class, she was informed that they would be doing a practical today, making upside down cupcakes. This would be a cinch for Amu; after all, she had been making food for Ami for a long time. She was told that they were put in pairs for practicals. This led her to examine her classmates more closely than she had previously. The class was made up entirely of girls. Amu noticed everyone pairing off; it seemed that everyone had prearranged pairs. Nadeshiko was paired with Yaya. Luckily for Amu, they were on the opposite side of the room; which meant Amu would not have to deal with them for the duration of the lesson. The only person who did not have a partner was Rima.

Rima walked over to Amu before saying, "I've been told I'm your new partner for practical."

Amu decided to interrupt, "Let me get one thing straight. I'm not interested in being your friend. Any talk we do is only if it is necessary to completing the assigned task. Got it?"

Rima laughed before saying, "Glad we're in agreement."

Amu had managed to zoom through much of the recipe. She noticed when she gave Rima a job, it took Rima a long time to do it. She could tell that Rima was not very skilled nor experienced at cooking. Amu's experience easily made up for her fall down, though.

They had finished with much time to spare.

"Thanks," Rima said softly, "All of the females at this school hate me, and I can't cook properly by myself."

Amu smiled, but replied, "I told you, no socialising."

The two sat in silence, writing a reflection on their practical. Like that, the day ended quickly, and Amu picked Ami up. As the two were walking back, Amu saw the principal approaching her.

"I'm glad to see you came to our school," he told her.

The two chatted for a while, discussing Amu's school life so far. Amu told a few lies. The principal seemed to know she was lying, but did not question her.

"So… have you decided what afterschool club you're going to join?" He asked.

"Actually, unfortunately I don't think I will be able to attend an afterschool club. Unfortunately, in order to support Ami, I need to work. I am going to be looking for a job today."

He started laughing, "I guess no-one told you? Joining an afterschool club is compulsory at this school."

"What? How can it be compulsory! That's ridiculous!" she shouted, "You say this school is designed to help people in need. Yet, many people who are worse off need to work so that they don't, you know, starve to death. Then, you go and make them join an afterschool club, limiting the amount they can earn?"

"No, the reason joining an afterschool club is compulsory is because of the fact that many people need to work. There are many people at this school who go straight from school to work, every opportunity they can. I've seen students who do this. They essentially become zombies. We force them to join an after school club so that, at least two days of the week, they actually have something they can look forward to, and enjoy."

Amu was left speechless at his words. He had, actually, thought this through very well. Unfortunately for Amu, this meant she would have to interact with people.

"You don't have to join one right away, but I think if you join the right club, you can truly enjoy yourself. No matter the people you're with, as long as you're doing something you love, you just have to focus yourself."

"Well, thank you for the information. I better get Ami home, and go job hunting, so I'll have to leave now." After Amu finished talking, she turned and started walking back in the direction of her dorm. She was stopped, however, when she heard the principal start speaking again.

"You know… I have some inside information on some employers who are willing to provide quite a lot of cash," he stated. He seemed to be able to read Amu just like a book; he always knew exactly what she wanted to hear. "The only condition; they are good at dancing."

"Omigosh! Sissy! You are good at dancing," Ami squealed.

"Shhh, keep your voice down Ami," Amu told her.

"Oh? So you are good at dancing?" He questioned.

"The answer depends…" Amu stated, clearly indicating for him to continue explaining.

"On?"

"How much money is being paid, of course."

"Oh… I can assure you. It's only a weekend job, yet it'll be much more than you require."

Amu looked at him suspiciously; this offer seemed too good to be true.

"I can't tell you much more information. I will leave that to one of my acquaintances, Miss Sanjo. Unfortunately, she's not available today. If you go to her office tomorrow, though, I am sure she'll be happy to give you some information on the job. I'll write down the address on a piece of paper."

As he wrote down the address, Amu couldn't help but grow more suspicious. He hadn't even specified what the job was; yet he had already reached the limit of what he could tell her. Knowing that he was a principal of a school, however, calmed her slightly. In his position, he wouldn't be able to recommend any shady jobs to her, or he would be fired by the education department immediately. After she received the address from him, they bid their farewells and she began walking home with Ami. When she arrived at her dorm she was relieved to see that Nadeshiko and Yaya were not home yet. She remembered what the principal had said; clubs ran on Tuesdays and Fridays. That meant Amu had the place to herself.

"Hey sissy, aren't you excited about the job?" Ami shouted excitedly.

Amu shrugged her shoulders. However, she couldn't stop herself from being curious; what on Earth type of job only required people to be good at dancing?

"I haven't seen you dance in ages sissy! Oh, you know today in assembly there was a group dancing at the front? I saw them, but I still think you're better than them sissy!" Ami told her sister fondly.

"Oh, you had a lower school assembly too?" Amu asked.

"Yes! They danced to a song named 'Oh!'"

"Oh, that's the same song they did in upper school assembly," Amu told her, her voice flat.

"Sissy…" Ami said, her tone obviously indicating she was about to beg for something, "Can I see you dance that song?"

"What? I'm not the one that learnt the song. Ask Nadeshiko to dance it when she gets back," Amu said bitterly.

Ami whined, "Sissy! I know you're a genius! You can learn any dance just by watching it once!"

Amu stayed quiet, knowing that her tiny sister had gotten the best of her. "Fine then, I'll dance, except, I don't have any music."

"I can sing it!" Ami yelled excitedly.

Amu smiled at her little sister. Her little sister begun singing "Oh!", as Amu followed the steps that Nadeshiko had danced previously that day. She followed the steps flawlessly, remembering every detail she had observed.

After she finished dancing, she heard someone clapping from behind her.

"Wow, you're really good at dancing."

Amu spun immediately, and she saw Nadeshiko and Yaya standing in the doorway. Nadeshiko was the one clapping, and had been the one to speak.

"And Ami, you're really good at singing," Nadeshiko smiled warmly as she spoke to the little girl.

Amu inwardly cringed as she heard the two speak. From their performance this morning, she knew that they were both in the dance club. She could imagine them trying to recruit her into the club.

"Before you ask, I'm not joining the dance club. I don't want anything to do with you or your friends."

Nadeshiko smiled as she heard Amu say this, "You know me already?"

"What can I say? You're a predictable person."

Yaya stayed silent through this encounter. She looked terrified of the two. Although there was no argument yet, the tension in the air could be felt.

"So, why aren't you at dance club?" Amu asked.

"Oh, it was cancelled for today since we thought we deserved a break after our performances at assembly," Nadeshiko begun. "I have a question…" she began to say, before being cut off by Amu.

"What is it?"

"I was getting to that, if you'll be patient. How do you know the dance for 'Oh'?"

"Sissy is a genius!" Ami yelled excitedly.

Amu cringed as she heard Ami yell this. Their knowledge would just make them more intrigued and, in turn, cause them to try and recruit her to their club even more.

"A genius, eh? What type of genius?" Nadeshiko asked, clearly intrigued by Ami's statement.

"She can learn any dance after just seeing it once!"

"Oh? Having you in the dance club would be great…"

Amu ground her teeth. She didn't want to shout at her in front of Ami.

"Yes! Sissy loves dancing!" Ami yelled excitedly.

"Shh Ami!" Amu shouted. She raised her voice more than she had intended. Ami flinched. "I'm sorry, Ami. I'm not in a good mood right now… I'm gonna go lie down."

"Oh… that's fine sissy. Will you make me dinner later?"

"I can make you dinner, Ami," Nadeshiko told her.

"That's fine, I can handle it," Amu told, trying to push Nadeshiko away. She knew that she couldn't allow herself to become indebted to Nadeshiko. Amu headed to her room, and, as soon as her head hit the pillow, sleep overcame her. Nadeshiko ended up making dinner for Ami, as Amu didn't awake until the next morning.


When Amu awoke he next morning, she quickly realised she wasn't in her own bed. She opened her eyes, and they revealed a familiar scene. After all, she had been in the nurse's office for the past two days in a row. Was there some kind of fate that managed to lead her here…?


A/N: Thank you for reading everyone! Special thanks to CrossAngel-Chan, KakaSaku Chan and an anonymous reviewer! Thanks to everyone who put this on story alert as well. xD

A review would mean a lot to me. Some ideas to include in your review (You don't have to include any of these, just some ideas) could be:

What do you think the job will be?

What club do you think Amu will end up joining?

Why did Amu end up in the nurse's office again?

And, of course, what pairings are you rooting for?

See you next Saturday!