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A/N: Chapter three. Can't believe it, I'm typing too fast. Found a few typos, don't know when I am able to erase them...by the way, while listening to good ol' music, if anybody wants translations of German lyrics, pm with artist and song pls.
Akihisa was waiting outside of the van. His sister has rented a car, now they were waiting. The first to come was Yuuji, together with Shouko; he seemed to be annoyed by her company, but he didn't complain. 'He already know its futile...', thought Akihisa. "Good morning. How are you?" Yoshii Akira was smiling; she wore even a dress, but nothing fancy. "You look beautiful, Akira-san.", said Shouko in a low voice, as usual. "GAAAH!" She also pierced Yuujis eyes. "You shouldn't see such things, Yuuji."
"Heeey, Aki!" "Stupid Onii-chan!" Minami and Hazuki were running towards them. "Hazuki? Are you the last one?" "Minami called me yesterday if it'd be okay when she comes with us, and I agreed." "Who are you?" Hazuki stared at Akira. "I'm Aki-kuns big sister. Are you Minamis sister?" "Yeees! And i'm also stupid brothers future-wife!" "Aki-kun..." "It's a total misunderstanding!"
"G-good morning." Himeji had arrived. "Good morning Mizuki. I brought Hazuki-chan with me." "Good morning, Hazuki-chan. Are you excited?" "Yeees!" Hazuki laughed and ran around.
"I wonder where the rest is." "Yeah, we will depart in five minutes." "Oh, I think I see Muttsurini and Aiko." "But where's Hideyoshi? He's never late!" "I guess even he has to be delayed sometimes..." "I hope nothing happened..." "Oh, there he is!"
Indeed, Hideyoshi was running towards them. He was beet red, panting and nearly cried. "Oh my God, Hideyoshi, what happened to you?!" "S-sister..." Then he fainted.
"...yoshi!" "Uuh..." He woke up in the van; they were driving down the highway. "Are you alright, Hideyoshi?" "I...i think I was about to cross the Stygian river..." "But what cruelty happened?" "Well, I just told my sister that I would spend the night in an Onsen and refused to take her with me. She seemed to be upset and this morning I still told her we will not invite her. Then she started..." He went pale. "You don't have to tell us!", said Akihisa. "Good thing you're still alive.", said Yuuji. "Is it not your fault?" "Why should it be?" "Because I just told sister exactly what you told me!" "Eh?!"
Everybody looked at Yuuji. "What are you staring at?" "You manipulated our dear Hideyoshi! You knew this would happen!" "Of course I didn't! I just asked him if he'd do that to improve his acting skills." "Is that true?" "W-well, he said it that way...but I did not consider it that way. This is not a task that improves something...i just did it as a friend. At least I know now what I must not say to sister." Hideyoshi laughed. "B-but Kinoshita-kun is so badly injured! You shouldn't do such things, Sakamoto-kun!" "That's right! Or are you planning something?" "Don't be silly! What could I possibly do? And why?" "Hmm..." Everyone admitted that Yuuji couldn't make profit out of it, so they considered it to really be an accident. "Anyway, we'll arrive in a few minutes. Be prepared."
The Onsen was a fancy one; pretty old, but clean and silent. "I hope we'll get our privacy...", said Himeji. "Don't worry. Baths are always separated." "Lets first go to our rooms." "Right."
The boys and the girls were put into two rooms. Muttsurini was already preparing some cameras, Hideyoshi was dressing into proper clothes and Yuuji and Akihisa just laid down and relaxed. "So dinner is around 8pm, lets take a bath first!" Hideyoshi smiled bright. On the hallway they met the girls. "Oh, you're bathing too?" "Of course! We still got two hours til dinner. But if you try and risk a glimpse..." A dark aura surrounded Shouko, Minami and Himeji. "Right! Okay!", shouted Akihisa. Then they split into two groups.
"Hey, Hazuki-chan, Hideyoshi, you can't go into the boys changing room!" "Hehehe, I was just joking!" "But I am not! I am a boy! I can not go in the female room!" "You don't have to." Yuuji pointed at a door. 'Hideyoshis bath'. "It's escalating...", muttered Akihisa.
"Ah, this is so awesome." Akira sighed happy. "The heat, the location..." "And the people.", added Himeji. "Do you really think so?" "Yuuko!"
That's right, Kinoshita Yuuko was there; apparently she hid behind a stone (the bath was outside). "How did you get here?" "Wo ein Wille ist, ist auch ein Weg." "What does that mean? We don't speak English very good." "That's German.", said Minami. "It could be translated to: 'If you want it, you will find a way.'" "Huh...but why exactly are you here?" "Shouldn't that be obvious?" "Because you're a spoiled little brat that can't be separated from its brother for just a day?" "No! The hell are you..." "Onee-samaaa!"
A girl with orange hair was jumping out of a corner. "Mi-Miharu! How...what...why..." "You're so meaaan! You're going to make your lovely skin all smooth and fancy and don't take your Miharu with you?" "My my, such a ruckus..." Akira sighed.
Meanwhile in the boys bath: "Muttsurini!" "Hm?" "Why are you still sitting here? Don't you wanna get so brilliant pics?" "Don't even think of it.", commented Yuuji. "Imagine what all these girls would do if they find out. And believe me, they will." "Oh...so that's why." Suddenly Akihisa slammed his fist on his palm. "But why don't you go and look after Hideyoshi?" The water was becoming slightly red as a little nosebleed came out of Muttsurinis nostrils. He blushed a little, but it looked like he thought of something. "Oh, and remember last time? It'd have been a great idea if you brought a waterproof cam." Akihisa looked disappointed. "Would be a shame, if you couldn't save this beautiful...sight." Muttsurini nodded. He stood up, holding a camera in his hand. "That's why I bought one." "Muttsurini! You're a genius!" "Hm."
Hideyoshi was enjoying his bath. Sure, it was annoying to be always treated special, but – his restrooms and baths were the best! He even had a sauna, and could choose between a bathtub inside or a traditional bath outside; it was a perfect reflection of its surroundings. He even had drinks!
Hideyoshi wasn't sure if he should drink some beer or sake. It would taste grate, but he was still too young, being only eighteen years of age. "Well, what could possibly happen?" He exhaled delightful and poured some sake in a cup; then he drank a sip, savoring the taste. "Hmm..." His face went slightly red, colored by the alcohol; it made him a little bit sleazy and tired. Hideyoshi leaned back and enjoyed the silence.
"Hideyoshi?" "Kinoshita-kun?" Everyone had gathered at the door of Hideyoshis bath and was knocking; it was nearly 8pm and he still was in there! "Somebody has to look...a girl of course.", said Yuuji, aware what'd happen if one of the boys would see him. "I'll look for him.", said Yuuko. "No, I think it'd be better if Akira did it." Seeing Yuuko would definitely cause him to faint.
Akira opened the door. "Hideyoshi?" No answer. She went further. "Oh." He was lying in the bath, asleep, with an empty bottle of sake next to him. "Such a fool..."
"Sorry...i was very tired and one thing came to another...I honestly apologize for my absence." Hideyoshi bowed down, beet red in the face. Akira didn't mention the alcohol, but he still was embarrassed. "As usual, slow and unreliable. What a foolish brother." "S-sister!" He was scared to death. "What a coincidence meeting you..." "Coincidence, yeah right." Yuuko raised her shoulders. "If I wouldn't have been here, all that bad things that could have happened...you should really be grateful, my dear brother." "Y-yes, sister..."
They all sat down at a big table. "That's really a big selection of dishes." Himeji was wondering about the sheer mass of food served. "For my friends just the best!", bragged Yuuji. Glancing at Yuuko and Miharu he shouted: "You! What are you doing at a our table?" "Eating, you stupid pig." "Yuuko, stop insulting Yuuji.", muttered Shouko. "I'm the only one to do so." 'Nobody should...', thought Akihisa.
"Lets all be quiet and just enjoy the meal. For tonight we can all be nice together and have a little talk. Take a break from school and dig in, everyone!" Hideyoshi had stood up and held a little speech. "I think you're right, Kinoshita-kun." "Yeah, this evening we will maintain peace." Everybody agreed and applauded; everybody but Yuuko, who was clearly envying her brother, yet not saying a word.
After dinner they wanted to go to bath again. "Hideyoshi, you should have company by now. You're all alone, it'll be boring! And who knows, maybe you'll get sleepy again?" "I think Yuuko should join you in bath, since you're siblings you should be used to this, right?" "N-no, Yoshii-san! Sister will join girls bath...and I guess so do I." Akihisa and Muttsurini had an explosive nosebleed.
"N-no, Kinoshita-kun! That's not fair! You just want to show off with your perfect body!" "I am a guy!" "My my, doesn't anybody want to join him? Except for Aki-kun." "Yuuji, don't you dare!" "What about Muttsu – oh, I think we should call him an ambulance. He seems to be dying of blood loss."
"Huh...I ended up being alone again...well, I should not complain...at least it is peaceful and I can taste this great sake!" That's right, Hideyoshi started drinking again.
"Don't be shy!" "Get in!" "Siblings!" "Do it! Now!" The door was forcefully opened and Hideyoshi heard the girls arguing. "I don't want to – " the door was slammed " – f*ck you! I'll remember this!"
'What was this ruckus all about?' Hideyoshi sighed. "What are you sighing about, idiot." "S-sister? What are you doing in my bathroom?" "So it's your bathroom now, huh?" "At least my name is on the door. Point taken." "Pshaw, shut up. Well, guess I've no choice. Since I wanna take a bath, I have to come in now."
Hideyoshi turned quickly around, blushing deeply as he heard footsteps. "Wow, your bath is amazing!", said Yuuko astonished. "I should use your rooms from now." "If you think so." "Why are you looking away? Are you scared?" "I-it's just...you are a girl...I am a guy...it is improper to be in a bath together." "You're my stupid brother, so turn around!"
Hideyoshi turned around, covering his breast like a woman would do. "What are you hiding?" "W-well..." "You're a guy, ain't you?" "But sister..." "No 'buts'. Behave like a man!" Hideyoshi was deep red in the face, but he did it. "Oh my gosh, I'm so beautiful!" 'Except for your violence, your yaoi-fetish and your pride.', he thought, but kept quiet.
Around 10pm everyone had left the bath and gathered in the girls room. "Why do you look so depressed, Kinoshita-kun?" "You don't want to know." "Why is your sister so happy?" "You don't want to know." "Why does she smell like a drunkard?" "You don't want to know." "What happened in the bath?" "You don't want – wait, why are you asking this?"
Yuuji was calm as always. "Calm down, Hideyoshi. Nobody had any ulterior motives or anything." 'Somehow I don't believe you.', thought Hideyoshi.
"Heeey, who wants to play a game!" Yuuko was speaking blurry, she seemed to be really drunk. "Me!" "Me!" "I know a funny one!" Kudo Aiko was excited, overly excited. Akihisa looked skeptical. "And what would that be?" "Truth or obey! (I don't know the name in English, though I'm pretty sure you have a similar game – Wahrheit oder Pflicht or Flaschendrehen...you know, where you have to answer questions or do task or else you get punished)" "Really? I don't think – " "Yeah! Lets do that!" All the girls loved the idea. "By chance I got this empty sake bottle – I wonder who drank it – so sit down!"
The boys hated this game. They know what could happen, all those embarrassing – and maybe deadly – questions. "Buuut I don't want anyone to lie! We have a very effective punishment. By the way, Hazuki-chan, please go to sleep." "Buuut..." "No buts. You're too young. It's already 10pm. You should sleep right now." "Okay..." "Don't be sad! Tomorrow will be fun too!" Everybody said Hazuki good night; then the game began...