· Chapter 8 ·

A week. Lots of studying and practice. I may have already taken the test, but I still had pretty good ways to go before I was even the least bit fluent in this language. And school will start pretty soon.

But the best part is that it wasn't boring at all. We didn't have to cover a certain amount of material in a certain amount of time. Before, when we had two days before the test, I had some prior knowledge of the language, but still not much. I could, for the most part, read it, with a few bumps, but to have a conversation, that's out of the question. We did try during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other times as well. We even took a tour around town. Now I know where to go when I want to get out of the house, and my sister knows were the park is.

Originally, they planned to just give us a small tour of where all the malls and boutiques were. In case we wanted to go shopping and such. That's not what we were thinking of doing much of, and we told the maids about that and reminded them that we are not rich. We asked to go look around the regular places, like parks and libraries. More common areas.

During those times, we played some made up games and practiced our Japanese and learned a bit too. It was fun. So fun that the week flew by but the memories are still there.

Wednesday morning I was up and hour and a half before Sarada came to get me for breakfast.

Since Monday, I have been trying to fix up my uniform idea. My favorite one. The Chairman has already sent over the boy's uniform for Kasai. Usually the uniforms would be purchased after you have been accepted in the school in case you weren't accepted, especially if you took the scholarship test. But, if we didn't get a high enough score for the scholarship, Sensei was going to pay for us. All that mattered was us taking the entrance exams, if we didn't pass the scholarship exam.

I started working on the outfit whether he liked the design or not, because if he didn't like it, then I'd alter it for a more casual use.

I had gone shopping for material Monday and Sarada helped me out. It was coming together well. I had all of my measurements down and had the idea vividly in my head. It was amazing.

When Sarada came to get me this morning, I was working on the skirt piece while wearing my Bluetooth earbuds. My back was to the door but I knew someone had come in. When I turned, I saw Sarada smiling happily. I took my ear buds out and she bowed.

"Breakfast is ready. You may come down." She said, her grin not altering.

"Okay. Thanks. I'll be there." I said.

"You're working hard on the outfit. You were up early today, unlike other days." She said.

"I know, right? Heh. I don't know. I just woke up by the sun and tried to go back to sleep but felt motivated to work on my outfit." I was putting up my work for now to go eat.

When I got to the hallway, Sakura and Kasai were coming from their rooms as well. We all headed to the dinning room together. We talked the whole time, laughing and joking about whatever. We finished our delicious breakfast and went to our own businesses. After I ate, I went to change into something nicer than pajamas.

I picked out a black flowing shirt that went I bit passed my knees. A light blue, short sleeve t-shirt with a pink butterfly on front. I chose a cute, silver, heart necklace and purple tennis shoes. Then I finally brushed my long brown hair in a high ponytail. I checked the mirror and smiled. Simple but cute. I thought to myself.

When I finished dressing, I went back to my prior work on my skirt until it was time to go. Apparently Kasai wanted to go to the park we saw that was the closest to our house. The other day, it seemed pretty busy then and she wanted to join in. She was probably going to go play some basketball with the boys. She was like that. Sakura thought to stay home and read a book in Japanese to do better. But not just silently in her head but out loud and with Mei, her maid, to help her when she either stumbled or read it wrong.

Sarada and I made it to our destination. It was a frozen yogurt shop. I love fro-yo. We didn't see Suoh Sensei when we arrived, but we were a bit early. Sarada-San seemed to enjoy frozen yogurt too because she went to get her a cup. I did the same without hesitation. We found a nice booth seat easy to see from the door and talked.

"So do you like how your outfit is coming together?" Sarada asked me. We were currently talking in English.

"Yes. Very much so. The parts I made so far are comfortable and fit well. And it's just fun making it myself. I love making things." And then my phone vibrated on the table drawing my attention. I checked and it was my friends in the chat room.

Deelow: Heyy. Wygd? I'm bored.Em: Hey. I'm busy right now. Sorry.Deelow: okay.Me: Hey. I'm having fro-yo waiting for someone. I already took my test. Not sure how I did. It seemed easy but you never know.Deelow: YOU'RE ALIVE YU!!!!Me: I just haven't come here for a while.Me: Hey. Wait. You're in class right now. Do your work!!Deelow: Too boring and I don't know what to do. You and Sa helped me.Me: Well you kinda have to do it. Do your best. And actually listen to the teacher. I'm about to meet my principal of my new school. At the yogurt shop.Deelow: REALLY!! He must be chill. Why are you meeting?Me: It's about the uniform. I'm opting out of the pants and the dress uniforms because it's expensive and I don't want to ruin it. So I'm trying to make my own ideas. I'm going to see if he likes them. You?Deelow: That's interesting. The most interesting thing is that the first day my second period teacher had a paper ball fight midway through class.Me: fun. Now get back to work. The principal should be here soon. Talk later. And DO YOUR WORK!

Deelow: okay okay. Bye

I closed out the chat and turned turned off my phone screen.

"What was that?" Sarada asked.

"It's just my friend. She was bored in class and wanted to talk." I simply replied.

"In class? And you can get away with that? Shouldn't she be paying attention and doing her work?" She was in utter disbelief.

"Yeah. She is supposed to do her work. And some teachers don't care and others just don't catch you or let you. When I was there, I did get on my phone. Mostly for a calculator and music. Sometimes I just decided to do the work at HIME anyway so I just did whatever. Most things were easy. And others I'd much rather work together on with Sakura. Sometimes I'd talk to Sakura through text if I had a problem. It's not as bad as you think. At least not for my friend and I. Others just didn't do their work sometimes." I chuckled at her expression. She couldn't believe I messed around on my phone during class.

"Well. I guess it isn't that bad. Oh. Look. It's the chairman." She said looking to the door.

I did the same and saw him nod to us then he'd over to the bowls. He wanted to get yogurt. He did so then joined us on the opposite side of the table.

"So I see you like frozen yogurt, too. I guess you have ideas as well." He nodded to my book that sat to the side of my yogurt.

I nodded in response. "Yes. I love my frozen yogurt. And I do have finished ideas. You may have a look if you want." I said picking up my art book and turning to the first of the drawings. "I have three designs just flip to the right." I handed him the book.

He looked through and nodded as he looked the pictures up and down, evaluating them. He flipped through them back and forth multiple times as he ate his yogurt. He stopped on one of them and handed it back.

"They are all nice. I see your respect the original uniforms and for each had the originals as the inspiration. I also see your style sense in them, too. They are simple and not too extravagant. I thought you would make them a bit too much because this is a rich school and your not used to being around that. But you didn't do that. But this one is my favorite of all of them." He said and I looked at the one he had on the page.

"This was my favorite, too. I can show you an example soon." I offered. He shook his head.

"No need. I'll give you a chance. You may wear it the first day of school but before you go to class, come to my office. If I don't like it, I'll have another dress set aside for you to wear that day. Is that okay?"

"Perfect. Thank you so much." I chirped. He held up a hand that said to settle down.

"Not yet. I have also found out you and the two that accompanied you the other day have taken the scholarship exam. I didn't send yours out. They were going to send them today so you wouldn't know until the day after tomorrow. So I brought them today. I have not looked and don't know a thing. I was only given the names of those who tested. My staff takes care of the grading. Here." He said handing me three letters.

I took them. I wanted to open mine now but I wanted to open it with Sakura and Kasai. But then again, I didn't even want to check because it may be bad news. I put them in my purse.

"Thank you very much. I will look at mine with my friend and sister." I said as calm as possible. But I was a bit excited. He could tell, I believe, because he seemed to grin.

"You are very welcome. Now I have another appointment to attend. I'll see you again." He bowed as he rose and stepped away, throwing his cup in the trash and leaving.

I instantly got my phone unlocked and got to my texts. I sent Kasai a message "to get her butt back home. It's important." She asked me why and I just said to get home if she wants some news.

We got home and I rushed up to our rooms. When Sarada and I had arrived, Mei was coming from the dinning room. I was walking in calm because Sarada told me to take it easy. I saw her and told her to come. She followed us to our rooms. I knocked on both Kasai and Sakura's rooms. Sakura and Kasai answered at the same time.

"Come. Now." I said excited and went to my room. From the corner of my eyes, I saw them glance to each other and shrug. Them came to my room and stood in the doorway. The maids were already in my room. Haru was with Kasai so she came.

"If I had to come back from basketball at the park for nothing, I'll hurt you." Kasai growled.

"Well you can go back. I was generous enough to wait until I got back to look at mine. Thinking we should see together." I said, taking out to envelopes and holding them in the air. I saw their eyes go wide and they both rushed to me to grab them bit I moved them from their grasps. They bother fell on the bed and Kasai sat up in the middle of the bed and Sakura sat on the edge. I sat at the head of my bed as the maids gathered on the bed as well.

I looked at the names and handed them out. We all took deep breaths and tore them open and took out the folded papers out and set the, now empty, envelopes down. We all opened up the letters and read aloud what it said.

In unison we all read, "You have taken the Scholarship Exam to attend Ouran Academy in the highschool division. We are sending you this letter to inform you of your outcome. Congratulations. You are one of four that have passed."

We were so psyched we jumped to our feet. Kasai on my bed and Sakura and I on the floor. The maids did so too and came over to hug us. Kasai jumped off the bed to join.

"Congratulations." Mei sang.

"That's amazing." Haru chirped.

"You all deserve it. You worked so hard." Sarada encouraged us.

"WE DID IT!!" Sakura, Kasai, and I exclaimed in unison.

We talked non-stop about the conversation with the chairman today and about how our classes were going to be. We we so excited.

-=-= Son's POV=-=-=

I was okayed to go gather a few things from my original room. I knew what I was going to get so it was a "grab and go." A butler was accompanying me in case of our visitors.

It was clear for us to go on down the hall. Apparently, he knew of two that were supposed to be out of the house and one that was still here but she wasn't planning on leaving the room.

We got almost to my room when I heard voices. Multiple. It was cheering. Coming from the room across from my own. It was muffled and chaotic some so I couldn't really make out what was being said.

The butler that had accompanied me ushered me in my room and closed the door. I was curious and put my ear to the door. It's unlike me to do such things but I'm under extremely strict terms right now and can't rome freely in my own home. Not even stay in my room because of our guests.

I heard steps away from my room and then a few words and the cheering ceased. I sighed and went to get what I had come for. I got my bag and gathered some clothes, note books, my school uniform, bag for school and a few other things. When I finished, I knocked on the door and opened it up a crack.

"You ready sir?" He asked.

"Yes. Is everything okay?" I asked.

"Yes. Let's go." And the butler led me from my room. We continued until my temporary room.

"Thank you..."

"Saku. And it is my pleasure sir." He bowed and left.

My father had had hired more staff when others retired during this summer. I haven't had a chance to at least find out their names. I should ask father for a basic list. But right now, I am busy.

I started on my work. It was always the same for the most part. It was easy work and I'm glad I had a quiet place to do it. Yeah. A quite place. I silent place. I totally enjoy times like this. Totally... I told myself in my mind. I pushed those thoughts aside and thought of the work at my hands.

Yay. Another one. Are you excited for the gang? Yes. Soon enough we shall reveal the Son. So who do you all think it is? I wanna know your guesses. I know who but I want to know your guesses.

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