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A bell rang through the air, letting the twins know classes were done for the day.

Looking down to her open notebook, Hinata could see a simple sketch of the student she'd met yesterday.

Hinata hadn't said anything about Tamaki to Tsubaki. It wasn't that Hinata was hiding things from her sister, she just…couldn't.

Hinata and Tamaki had looked for the 'ever elusive tanuki' as Tamaki called it; they'd chatted a bit, well mostly Tamaki chatted, but that had been it. Eventually Hinata received a text from Tsubaki saying she was home, and Hinata decided she should make her way there as well. Tamaki was very nice about it, walking her to the gate and everything, and then they'd parted ways and Hinata doubted she'd see him again.

So, no, she didn't tell Tsubaki about this mysterious guy she'd looked for a raccoon with. Hinata didn't think she'd be able to; it all seemed so…surreal. Hinata had never gotten a reason as to why he was searching for a tanuki, and Hinata doubted there could ever be a reason that would make sense. It wasn't just the tanuki that was a mystery to Hinata; Tamaki had been odd as well. He was so honest, open, and just…dazzling, in the best possible way. He was one of a kind, and Hinata knew she wouldn't be able to describe him well enough for her sister to get it, to get him.

The drawing was just a head, Tamaki with a large smile since he seemed to do that a lot. She didn't cross this one out like she had with Reiko's; Hinata simply closed her notebook before anyone could see it.

After putting her things away, Hinata looked up to see Tsubaki talking excitedly with Reiko. They must have gotten closer after yesterday. Hinata was glad; Tsubaki tended to worry over her too much.

Hinata knew that things had been…grim, but Hinata wasn't nearly as broken as Tsubaki seemed to think.

Hinata and Tsubaki didn't look the same anymore, which got rid of the main reason for their torment. Hinata didn't show off her art anymore, not that she had much inspiration for anything anyway, there goes another reason.

Sure, Hinata was still wary around people, but it was good to be wary and careful. Tsubaki wanted her to talk to people and be some social butterfly, but middle school had just made Hinata realize that she didn't need people.

Hinata didn't need her sister, she didn't need Haruhi, she didn't need anyone.

Needing wasn't the same as wanting though.

Hinata wanted her sister around, wanted Haruhi around, wanted Reiko around, and perhaps even others if the opportunity arose. However, she wasn't going to go looking like Tsubaki; Hinata was more the type to just let things happen. Leave them to fate, she supposed.

She briefly wondered if her sister was adopting the same policy in regards to their meeting with Haruhi, but then she brushed the thought aside. Tsubaki hadn't agreed with Hinata when she'd said it, meaning her sister must have some other reason as to not immediately finding their old friend.

Hinata shrugged internally as she watched Tsubaki and Reiko; the reason hardly mattered.

The twins waved goodbye to Reiko as she left the room with a slight bow, and then Tsubaki was leaning on Hinata's desk. "You've got the list from Dad, right?"

Standing, Hinata pulled a folded piece of paper from her pocket and waved it a bit before putting it back. The twins made their way from the room and began to make their way to the exit so they could do some shopping for their father.

A group was walking in front of the twins, and Hinata didn't pay them much mind. However, Tsubaki recognized the girl in the middle as they turned to go outside.

"Haruhi!" Tsubaki yelled, rushing forward towards the brunette.

Hinata repressed the urge to jump at her sister's shouting. She looked towards the short brunette that had paused and immediately recognized her. Hinata followed after her sister at a much slower pace, watching as Tsubaki threw herself onto Haruhi in a hug.

Haruhi was, of course, surprised, and the other twins quickly looked from surprised to a bit annoyed. Hinata grabbed the collar of Tsubaki's dress and pried her away from Haruhi, who gave Hinata a thankful look.

"Uh, do I know you two?" Haruhi asked after she'd straightened her blazer. Hinata was slightly curious about that, but left the question alone for now.

Tsubaki was absolutely giddy, a grin on her face as she looked at Haruhi. "It's me Tsubaki," then she wound her arms around Hinata's, "and Hinata."

Haruhi still looked a bit confused so Hinata decided to help her out. "Furuya. We went to elementary school together."

That seemed to do the trick since recognition flashed over Haruhi's face and she smiled at the female twins. "Oh man, what are you two doing here?"

"We go here," Hinata said with a straight face, and Tsubaki chuckled from beside her.

Haruhi's smile grew slightly. "Okay, dumb question."

"Hey, Haruhi," one male twin said, and the other was quick to finish their question, "who are they?" Hinata grimaced as she listened to them.

Haruhi gestured between the two, "They're Furuya Tsubaki and Furuya Hinata. Good friends of mine," then she looked between the two male twins, "so be nice." Then she looked back towards Tsubaki and Hinata and gestured to the twins by her side, first to the right, then left, "These are my friends Hitachiin Hikaru and Hitachiin Kaoru."

The male twins and Hinata all looked displease at the sight of the other, though Hinata was sure it was for different reasons. Tsubaki was just excited over meeting Haruhi and her friends, that fact that they were identicals was just a bonus.

The female twins had very opposing views on another set of twins, while the male twins seemed to be in agreement.

The males got closer to Haruhi and looped their arms through hers. "You never told us you knew another set of twins," Hikaru said with a smirk, though Hinata could tell it was forced.

Kaoru mimicked the expression as he spoke, "Yeah, Haruhi. It's not nice to keep secrets from your friends."

Haruhi rolled her eyes in exasperation. "It wasn't a secret." Then she focused her attention of the female twins. "How long have you been here?"

"Since summer break ended," Tsubaki tightened her hold on Hinata, who was looking off to the side with an expression of boredom. "We wanted to surprise you!"

Haruhi chuckled quietly at Tsubaki enthusiasm. "Well, colour me surprised."

Hinata let out an inaudible sigh. "Tsubaki, we need to go," she turned back to watch as her sister pouted, Haruhi looked much the same, and the male twins look secretly pleased that they were leaving.

"Ah, you're right." Tsubaki gave Haruhi an apologetic look. "Sorry we couldn't talk longer."

Haruhi just shrugged as much as she could with two auburn haired twins hanging on her. "It's fine, we can catch up later."

"Yeah, I'm sure you three have a lot to catch up on," Hikaru said, and Hinata could detect a bit of smugness in his eyes.

Kaoru again spoke second and mimicked his brother. "You haven't been together since elementary school after all."

Hinata's eyes widened slightly before narrowing into a glare. These two were trying to prove something. Perhaps that they were the better set of twins, or maybe that they knew Haruhi better, who knew. All Hinata knew for sure was that she was pissed off. "Well, Haruhi, you and your dad could always join us for dinner."

Tsubaki instantly took to the idea, Haruhi looked a bit unsure but excited as well, and the male twins were subtly glaring as Hinata smirked and looked between the two before settling on Haruhi.

"I wouldn't want to bother," Haruhi said with a frown.

However, Tsubaki unwound herself from Hinata's arm and approached. "It's not a bother. Mom and Dad would love to see you again."

Haruhi still looked a bit unsure. "Only if you're sure."

"Positive," Tsubaki assured her before trading numbers with Haruhi and promising to text her the details. Then she grabbed Hinata's hand and took off through the exit with a final wave to the three. There was a grin on her face and definite pep in her step.

Hinata just wanted to get as far away from those twins as possible. Just seeing them had aggravated her, and she didn't like the feeling.

More hosts, yay, now the twins have almost met all of them!

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