-Are you sure you want to do this? – Sora asked with concern.
-I wouldn't have told you I liked your designs and that I wouldn't mind wearing one if I weren't sure – Jou replied seriously.
-Then come at 5PM to the design school of Tokyo for dressing up and make up. The show starts one hour later - Sora added cheerfully.
-I will be there - Jou assured her.
They hanged up. It had been easier than she expected to convince Jou to be her model for the fashion show of her school. She didn't want to ask one of those egocentric and arrogant models many of her classmates were asking to. Jou's attitude will be reflected on the show and influence the clothes.
Also, that fashion show is an excuse for a meeting with all their friends who could help them with this mysterious threat.
The following day was Saturday,
-These are our places – Yolei pointed to two seat in the third row, centre. There were other three seat marked with Sora's name.
-The party afterwards has to be worth my time seeing this show – Mimi pouted as she seated next to Yolei.
-Of course it will be – she tried to cheer up her friend who seemed annoyed to be there.
-Hello, you must be the people we have to meet – a small serious guy greeted
-Yes, it is evident that they are – a handsome but sad guy agreed to the other boy.
-Nice to meet you too – another handsome boy greeted the girls too but this one was blonde and had a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
The newcomers sat down.
-We are Codi, Ken and Takeru – the small guy introduced himself and the others.
-We are Mimi and Yolei – it was Mimi's turn to introduce themselves.
-So, you are witches, right? – Ken asked in soft voice
-Did you expect something different? Maybe you expected a pointy hat and a black cat? – Mimi replied raising an eyebrow in disbelief and with her lips shut. Her eyes gleamed with anger.
-You misunderstood me, this is the first time I see a witch – Ken tried to excuse himself but he was calm, not impressed by the expression of the witch.
-Well, vampires tend to be discreet and do not drive attention towards themselves – Yolei intervened trying to calm down the situation.
-Maybe I do not go out much because I'm easy to spot – Ken lowered his head and his eyes seemed sadder than usual.
-No, not really. We are witches so we can perceive other creatures. We also know that Takeru is a demon and my guess is that Codi is a supernatural hunter – Yolei consoled the boy raising her arms in an apology gesture and then pointing to each one of the boys.
-Clever girls, like it –Takeru murmured just loud enough for only them to hear. He had a smirk on his face. That, together with his mischievous gleam in his eyes and his handsome appearance gave a curious impression like half angel and half demon.
Before they could say anything else the lights went down and the show started.
Sora and Jou went out when the show was halfway through but as soon as they came out, people started murmuring and you could see people were taking photos wildly.
-Is that really Jou? – Codi asked to their two friends.
Their eyes grew bigger and their mouths opened at the vision of their two friends.
Sora's kimono was a two-piece outfit. The upper part resembling a corse but with long sleeves, wide at the end. The lower part was a skirt that was longer at the back. Sora has also turned the traditional sandals and socks that women wear with kimonos into knee leght tight boots with a bit of heel.
To complement the outfit, Sora was wearing a cheery coloured make up that matched the colour of the kimono with a gleam of gold matching the colour of the obi. She was also wearing all hair back, pressed to the skull with gel and a pin with a cherry coloured flower.
Jou was wearing a long navy blue shirt that had two overtures on the side so you could see the ankle length white trousers. He was also wearing boots similar to Sora's but shorter. He was also wearing her hair back with gel and he was wearing contact lenses.
They both walked with confidence. At the end of the carpet, Sora put her elbow on Jou's shoulder and he put his arm around her waist and on the way back they had their arms on each other shoulders.
When the show was over,
-Your designs were even better in person than in the drawings – Yolei almost screamed when she saw her friend and Jou approaching the group that was standing near the gates.
-Thank you – Sora replied with a big warm smile.
-Jou, you seemed like a different person with that outfit and the lenses – Codi told his friend with a mix of awe, pride and surprise in his voice. His eyes were still wide open.
Jou smiled at him.
-Yeah, even handsome – Takeru added crossing his arms and a smirk appeared again on his mouth. His tone was teasing.
-Jezz thank you guys for your kind words – Jou narrowed his eyes and mimicking Takeru's tone sounding sarcastic.
-Why you didn't tell us that the guy wasn't a kind of cute nerd? – Mimi whispered to Sora and Yolei in a side.
-Well, he seemed like a normal person so I didn't think it was important to mention his looks – Sora sounded as matter of fact, and surprised for the question.
-The looks of a guy are always worth mentioning – Mimi replied as a matter of fact than Sora.
-Well, let's go to the party – Takeur shouted motioning his arms to the sky interrupting the girls.