Episode 3: The Drifting Hostess

The next day went by as Nyuu slowly progressed to being a full fledged hostess, but before that she had to get to know all of the Host Club members. To help with Nyuu's communication, the hosts decided that chatting with her one at a time was the best bet. She needed to get to know each one of them first, performing this activity would not only help her learn to talk to people, but also help her find people she could bond with. Her fear of touch was an issue, but if she were to get to know everyone and except them, she might be able to conquer her fear.

Her first victim was Tamaki. He sat down across the table from Nyuu, her bright blue eyes piercing through him. The sudden glance made Tamaki shutter, but he brushed it off as soon as he took a rose from the small vase that laid in the middle of the table.

"Your eyes blossom so brightly with this red rose, it makes you look so beautiful Nyuu." Said Tamaki, handing the her the red rose. He gazed at her like a handsome, longing prince, that he had self proclaimed himself as.

"I hate red roses, they are so disgusting." She grumbled.

Tamaki grew nervous, her long black hair reminded him of eels. He imaged eels seeping out from her head, flying towards him, ready to bite him. His imaginary theatre show stopped suddenly. He held his hand under his chin, sort of like a gun.

"You must like certain animals, like cats, am I right? I myself am a dog person…" Tamaki began, but was interrupted.

"Dogs are mean, and vile creatures, they always scare the poor little cats." She told him.

"Well uh…" Tamaki was having trouble on what else to say.

"Why don't you go and die? Your annoying." She continued.

Tamaki went all white and shattered into tiny pieces.

((Tamaki's connection: FAILED))

Kyoya was the next victim. He sat down at the table, across from Nyuu, holding his notebook to his side. It seemed like he had been bribed, since he usually kept to himself while the others hosted. Although, perhaps he thought there was profit to be gained, by helping Nyuu.

"I have read some things about you." Kyoya began, as he opened up his notebook.

"Your very different from your cousins, Umehito Nekozawa. You don't fear the light, or have health issues regarding it, Yet you were dark clothes, because it's your liking. Your not a follower, since you don't follow other people's thoughts or beliefs. Not to mention you hate crowds, which may be a reason you stay away from others during your breaks up on the balcony. Your allergic to seafood, dust, and milk. Obviously your easily irritated, and dislike many things you may find challenging in your life. You also tend to cause a lot of trouble." Said Kyoya, as he shut his notebook.

"My name is Kyoya Ootori, it's a pleasure to meet you Miss Nekozawa." Kyoya smiled.

Nyuu seemed really irritated, her eyes piercing into his soul. A glare that could scare even the most fearless people.

"Right, so it seems you were titled as the 'Wicked' type. Well that won't be an issue with the Hitachiin Twins, since…" Kyoya began, but was suddenly interrupted.

"Pervert." Nyuu growled.

"I'm sorry?" Kyoya asked in confusion.

"You pervert! You scary, stalking, creepy, profiling pervert!" She screamed at him.

He went silent, looking very bewildered, his jaw dropped.

"Get away from me! " She cried.

((Kyoya's Trust Values: FAILED))

Next up was Mitsukuni and Takashi, they approached the table sitting across from her. Mitsukuni sat some pieces of cake on the table in front of him.

"Hi there Nyuu chan!" Mitsukuni said cheerfully.

"Don't call me 'Nyuu chan'…" Nyuu asked.

"Huh?" Mitsukuni tilted his head to the side, but then smiled. "You want some cake?" Mitsukuni asked.

"I don't like sweets…" She admitted.

"That's okay, I'll eat it for you!" he giggled.

"Mitsukuni…" Takashi said.

"Oh yeah!" Mitsukuni remembered, "I made something for you!"

Mitsukuni brought out a chocolate cake with frosting shaped like a bunny rabbit.

"This is a present for joining the Host Club!" Mitsukuni said cheerfully.

Nyuu started to growl, but then she noticed Takashi, which sent chills up her spine.

"How are you not afraid of him?" She shrieked.

"Takashi is like a big teddy bear! He's not so scary." Mitsukuni said as he pat Takashi's head.

"I don't get you two… and I really don't like sweets." Nyuu grumbled, pointing out the fact that Mitsukuni offered her cake after she clearly said she didn't like sweets.

((Mitsukuni and Takashi's connection with gifts: FAILED))

The next victim was Haruhi. She sat next to Nyuu, hoping to get a better connection. Both girls sat there quietly, finally Haruhi decided to speak.

"So how are things going in the Nekozawa estate?" she asked.

"Okay, I guess." Nyuu replied, not making any eye contact when speaking. Then Nyuu made an effort to ask a question. "Why are you in this club?" She asked.

Haruhi sort of scoffed. " To be honest, I have no idea. I mean, I was forced to at first after breaking an antique vase. To pay it off, I had to host at least 100 guests, that was the deal to pay them back, but now it's different. The Host club has become something that I never had before. I always thought I came to Ouran Academy for my education, but it's good to have fun once in awhile. I guess what I am trying to say is, that I used to hate it here too, but then I found out how extraordinary these guys were. They host girls to make them happy. Tamaki sempai sees everything in life as if it's beautiful, no matter how ugly it can be, he finds happiness anywhere. Kyoya sempai has amazing leadership skills and trust that I can't find true, but it's there. Mori sempai is a good guardian, and a very caring person, who would put his life on the line for anyone. Honey sempai, as annoying and strange as he seems is an amazing martial arts expert, with great strength. Oh, and the Hitachiin brothers are always together, but also always there for others. They care more about other people than they realize, and I guess it all fits into one category. This place isn't as bad as it seems." Haruhi replied.

Nyuu looked at her gawking, somewhat lost.

"I'm sorry, what did you say?" Nyuu asked.

((Listening skills: FAILED))

Next up was Hikaru. He sat down at the table, both sat opposite from the other. Neither bothered to speak, or even look at the other. From over on the couch, Tamaki peeked over.

"Say something!" He whispered harshly.

Hikaru turned around to face Tamaki, appearing irritated.

"Why should I?! It's not worth it! I don't even know why we need to do this! This doesn't even work!" Hikaru yelled back at him. "What's the point!" He turned back around to look at Nyuu, and saw that she had fallen asleep.

((Making eye contact: FAILED))

Finally it was Kaoru's turn. He sat down across from her, nervously, She was looking down at her lap, her hair was covering her face. Everyone so far failed with there connections, and since Nyuu failed the obvious five things that make up a conversation, if she doesn't know those, there's no way she could be a hostess. It was to bad, she was beautiful in her own way and it seemed that only Tamaki and Kaoru saw that. She would make a fine addition to the club, if only she could learn how to act around others. Behind the darkness, Nyuu could be amazing, beautiful person, but she needed confidence, which she had none to show or believe. For some weird reason Kaoru wanted to help her gain some confidence.

"You know, even if you don't become a good hostess, you could always be a great guest to us." Kaoru told her.

Nyuu looked up at him, remaining silent.

"Your still the slave Cinderella who hasn't found her glass slipper yet. But when you do, you can finally be under the spell of the pumpkin carriage. The evil step sisters you have will become good people who will cute off their heels, just to help you find your slipper." Kaoru explained.

"There's no way that could happen, how do you know if I'll ever find my glass slipper?" Nyuu asked him, bewildered with his metaphor.

"Well, Cinderella wouldn't be Cinderella without her tragic beginning, and happy ending." Kaoru replied, finishing his metaphor.

"Your weird." Nyuu told him bluntly.

Kaoru, surprised was about to give up and leave, but then he heard a soft laugh. He looked at Nyuu, silently.

"Thank you." Nyuu said, blushing slightly. Kaoru smiled at her.

"And who knows, maybe Vienne is your fairy godmother, and I'll bet your prince charming is out there somewhere." kaoru said, still smiling.

"You're the first boy who ever said anything nice to me. Your sweet." Nyuu told him.

Nyuu leaned her head forward, making her bangs cover her eyes, not wanting him to know she was tearing up. It was something really kind that she had never heard before. She quickly wiped away the tears. She looked over at Kyoya, looking determined.

"I'm ready for the next lesson" She smiled.

((Kaoru's bonding: SUCESSESS))

Hikaru approached Kaoru, leaning his arm over his shoulder.

"So tell me, what did you do?" Hikaru asked.

"I don't know, maybe I just gave her a little nudge." Kaoru replied.

"What nudge?" Hikaru asked, bewildered.

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Now for a poem written by Larissa, as an extra. Enjoy.

Cinderella, Cinderella
Why so tired? Why so still?
Have you lost all that you admired?
Have your dreams ran off and kill?
Don't worry Cinderella
We have lots of rats and mice
We will help you and give advice
Don't loose hope
You have a prince awaiting to love and elope
So wait for your glass slipper
And your kind fairy godmother
We hope for you to stay
Because the Host Club will have a lovely parade
And we hop you come in your golden pumpkin angel love
So don't loose hope
The Host Club is waiting for your fun