Chapter four: Hostess in training

Kyouya's Point Of View

I started dealing with the costume fees for the host club, the last time we had an event for cherry blossom season Tamaki went overboard with the yukata, so of course i had to deal with it

Knock knock knock

The double doors creaked open as Haruhi walked in, kazuko shyly entering behind her.

"Haaaaruhi!"

Tamaki sang as he strided over to the door.

"Tamaki senpai.."

Haruhi nudged Kazuko forward; apparently Tamaki didnt notice her, so he went into full out host mode immediately presenting her with a rose

"A rose, from a host to a hostess; its but a little token I can offer to you, my flower"

Kazuko blushed slightly.

God Tamaki can be annoying, making girls blush like that - she better not fall for him.

"Thanks, Tamaki was it? Um I dont need it though, I have allergies so ya.. Dont any of your other guests have allergies? thats not very considerate...".

Kazuko suddenly went on a rampage on how hosts are "inconsiderate" to the guests needs, leaving Tamaki staring, offended - nobody had ever outright said anything against the host club, except for Haruhi

"... I mean arent you guys basically male prostitutes?"

She said innocently.

"O-of course not we're hosts!"

Exclaimed Tamaki.

Hikaru and Kaoru glided over putting theyre elbows on Kazuko's shoulder

"Bet you wish we were though"

They said winking, but Kazuko didnt seem to be effected.

"But you kind of are, ne?"

She kept talking. I hadn't expected her to be so firm in Her oppinions, since she seemed so shy at first. Although i had to admit she was right on most of the things she said, she seems intelligent.

"Listen to her, shes actually got a point here"

I piped in snickering.

"But we are getting a bit off track - you're here to become a hostess are you not? Lets start by introducing you."

Tamaki shook his head, as if trying to remember what everything was supposed to go like

"Well my name is Minami Kazuko, you can call me Kazu. im 14 years old, and im an exchange student from Canada. Umm.. i like art too; drawing and stuff"

She said blatantly.

"Hehe, Kazu-chan!"

Honey senpai ran over and hugged her

"You want some cake?"

"Aww sure honey-san!"

Mitsukuni dragged her over to his table with Takashi as i observed her. She was pale. She had wavy long black hair, with bangs, and sharp blue eyes. She looked.. Pretty.

"Oh hi Kyouya senpai! So mind explaining the whole host thingy to me? "

She said sweetly.

So she remembered me.

I walked over to the table and pulled up a chair, looking at my clipboard to excuse any awkward interactions. A trick being the "cool" host taught me.

"Well your job is, to put it plainly, to entertain the men at the school. Heres your contract."

I handed the sheets on paper out to her, but they were snatched up in a matter of seconds by Kaoru hitachin

"Not yet four eyes, no nasty paperwork till we get down the fun stuff"

I clicked my tongue.

"Tch. I suppose youre right, shall we get started?"

Tamaki sprang up, excited.

"Well, the first things first, a good hostess must learn to serve-"

"Oh come on boss"

Hikaru and Kaoru cut him off at the same time.

"Get to the fun stuff already, shes probably thinking of quiting."

The twins eyed them mischievously.

"How bout we teach her how we hosts kiss here at Ouran."

Said Hikaru devilishly.

"She'll sure find some motivation in that"

Noted Kaoru.

Kazuko's mouth shaped an O, she looked like she were about to throw up. For some reason this is bothering me. It just seems wrong.

"Wait! I mean - Hikaru, Kaoru, do you really think you should do this to Kazuko so early? Shes just started hosting, im sure this is coming as a shock to her.."

Ugh why am i paying so much attention to this?! Ive never met someone who made me lose my cool this easily - its ruining me!

"If you dont want us to do it "Mommy" why dont you let the boss do it?"

Answered Hikaru snidely.

Kazuko looked as if she had lost the ability to emote.

"Yeah Tama-chan, why don't you teach her? I mean you are the leader here"

Honey added.

Tamaki looked a bit flustered as he had never really taught anyone to host like this (except for the boy Chiko) let alone a cute girl like Kazuko.

"W-well i guess we would have to teach her anyway.. Well see you do this."

He moved closer to her on the bench and touched the side of her face, pulling her in. Kazuko seemed utterly embarrassed leading me tch-ing in his seat out of displeasure.

"You should close your eyes now"

Tamaki said quietly, although all the hosts were watching anyway.

Tamaki leaned in and pressed his lips against hers in a way that made me feel kind of... Protective. Why would she ever agree to kiss this idiot, even if it was to earn the club money?! Her face was burning up quite a bit, as the kiss deepened, and she started to kiss back.

I was so absorbed in the present that I was startled a bit by the sudden noise at the door.

Knock knock knock

'Tch. Do these girls not know the opening time?' I thought prying my eyes away from Kazuko. I felt as if I took my eyes after kazuko for just a moment, Tamaki might kiss her again. Not that it matters, of course. Again she's just another girl. Of course. I strided over to the doors, and opened then, spreading a smile across my previously annoyed face, as rose petals flooded out of the door at the girl as they were open.

"Were terribly sorry, Madam, but the Ouran high school host club is not open at this time in the morning. We urge you to come ba-"

"Look I am trying to be a supportive friend and help Kazuko out. Also I want to join as well."

I looked at her questionably

"Your Kazuko's friend? And what do you mean join?"

Hikaru and Kaoru stared grudgingly at the girl, Chiharu. It must have been the love letter issue back in middle school, back when the twins hadn't necessarily gained their host "charm" yet.

"Well don't blame me for wanting to watch i AM a girl aren't I? And Kazuko said you guys needed some help to raise the money, is it so bad that i want to volunteer? Hello, Kazuko?"

Chiharu peered over just enough to glimpse her friend breaking the kiss with Tamaki. Chiharu looked at the too, in awe.

"Wait wait... You guys are together?! Wait wait... Kazuko.. But Kyouya?"

Tamaki looked at the girl at the door, and grinned, forgetting about Kazuko momentarily.

He raised up, interested.

"It's her training; blame the twins, if you will."

Said Tamaki.

Tamaki was looking very still, eyeing the new girl, as she looked almost longingly at them.

kyouya answered her previous question to draw away from the business between the club leader, and her best friend:

"Well as long as it is ok with Tamaki than it will be fine with me."

Tamaki just shook his head as to say yes and then said.

"No harm in training two hostesses."