Syo creeped into the master course building, trying to be as quiet as possible. He walked down the long hall to the dormitories, hoping everyone would be asleep by now.

"Syo, what are you doing coming back so late?"

Syo froze in his tracks, silently cursing at himself for getting caught. He slowly turned around to where the voice had come from, seeing Ai standing in the doorframe to one of the common rooms.

"Ah… Senpai…"

Ai's eyes immediately shifted to the figure propped up on Syo's back, ashen bangs astray on her face as her eyes remained shut. Her chest heaved up and down softly, and Ai soon realized that Momo was asleep. He cocked an eyebrow, this is was so unusual for her to let her guard down like this.

"What happened?"

The bluenette's gaze shifted back to Syo, who's cheeks seemed to have a brush of pink dusted across. He averted his eyes from his senpai, knowing he would get the tongue lashing of a lifetime if anyone found out what had happened to the girl.

"She got tired when she was helping me practice on set, and I couldn't just leave her there,"

It was so obvious to Ai that that wasn't the full truth. He hadn't known his kouhai for too long now, but he knew him enough to know he was a horrible liar. The senpai let out a small hum, his expression as hard to read as always.

"You're lucky Reiji isn't here,"

Ai commented, walking up to the blonde. Syo looked at him confused at what he meant, not understanding what the brunette had to do with this. However, before he could inquire about it, Ai cut him off by holding out his arms in front of Syo.

"Huh? What is it?"

Syo was now distracted from the previous topic, looking at Ai like he was some sort of weirdo.

"You don't want to be caught in the female dorm this late, do you?"

Ai stated this like it was so obvious what he was talking about, a hint of annoyance in his voice. Syo had almost forgotten about the small girl on his back, just now realizing that he didn't really have a plan on how he would get Momo back to her room. He could get in serious trouble for wandering around the female dorms this late, and now that he thought about it he wasn't even sure where her room was. Syo turned around, letting Ai scoop up the small girl in his arms. He started to walk away from Syo, and for some reason the blonde seemed to have a weird feeling building up in his chest.

"Oh, and since you broke curfew, expect to be sufficiently punished for your actions."

After that night, the shooting for Kurusu's movie went on without a hitch, he landed the stunt and everything. He'd never tell anyone who he pictured when he completed the final jump.

"Wah! Momo-chan, I can't wait to get to shoot with you!"

A certain glasses wearing blonde was buzzing around the pigtailed girl, the sight was a fairly comedic spectacle.

"Different shoots…"

She said softly, though the male seemingly didn't hear her as he continued to gush about the shoot. Momo and STARISH were gathered in one of the many common rooms of the master course, discussing the offer Natsuki received for a lipstick ad. Momo was a model for the company beforehand, and they would be shooting both their shoots together later that day. Though they were still technically two different shoots, Natsuki couldn't stop blubbering on about getting to model with her.

"If only I had the chance to model with you Mocchi,"

Ren casually said in a flirty tone, sending a wink her way. She simply blinked at him, her expression stone cold and he could only weakly chuckle.

"Ah! Nanami!"

Syo exclaimed as the composer walked by, jogging to catch up to her. Momo gave a quick glance as they talked about something, though soon turned her attention back to the group where Otoya and Tokiya had started bickering.

A few minutes later the pair walked back to the group.

"Momo, could you take Natsuki to make sure he has all his stuff packed?"

Syo turned his attention to her as he asked, and she tilted her head slightly in confusion. She didn't get why Syo couldn't take him to do it. Though, she was his senpai, and it was a part of her job to make sure he was prepared.

"Okay…"

"Uwah! I'm so excited to have Momo-chan teach me lots of stuff today!"

She quickly turned on her heel and started to head towards the dormitory, Natsuki following her like a little puppy. She glanced back at the group for a brief moment, and they had all gathered in a circle of sorts.

'What could they be talking about…?'

The shoot had been going on for about an hour now, and Momo was less than amused. For some reason the shoot wasn't going very well, it almost seemed like the director was asking Natsuki to be a completely different person. Momo sighed, sitting on the sidelines in a fluffy robe, STARISH's composer beside her looking fairly antsy.

"Ichijo-senpai?"

Momo turned her attention to Haruka, cocking her head a bit.

"U-Um you see… I didn't think this would take this long an-and I have a meeting I have to go to… Do you think you-"

Momo sighed softly, waving Haruka off before she could even finish. It's not like Momo could go anywhere anyways, she was supposed to shoot after Natsuki.

"Th-Thank you very much!"

Clumsily bowing, the composer smiled at Momo, before rushing out of the studio. Momo turned her attention back to the shoot, everyone looked exhausted by now. Then, almost as if on cue, the director called for a break. Without a second thought, Momo headed to her dressing room.

She came out a little while later in a simple white sailor dress, navy blue stockings covering her pale legs. She walked around the building aimlessly for a while, knowing she had plenty of time to kill before she would even have to get ready to shoot. She somehow found herself on the roof of the building, a small garden-like set up which was most likely used for photoshoots. Her eyes scanned the scene, and landed on a bench where a particular glasses wearing male sat.

"Ah, Momo-chan,"

Natsuki greeted with a small smile as the girl approached him, taking a seat on the other side of the bench. It was silent for several moments, the only sound coming from the distant traffic below.

"It's pathetic, isn't it?"

Momo turned her head to look at the male, not saying anything as he continued.

"It's hard to be masculine. I don't really get what I'm supposed to do, I keep trying to look strong and do what the director says but it just isn't working. I don't think I can do th-"

"You can."

Natsuki's eyes widened in disbelief as the smaller girl cut him off, his gaze shifting to hers. Her expression was blank as always but as he locked eyes with her he could see a softness in them, something encouraging him on. He smiled, a genuine Natsuki smile.

"You're right Momo-chan, I can't get discouraged here."

She nodded softly. Even though she didn't say much, Natsuki somehow felt relieved to have her here supporting him.

"I actually have a secret plan, you see, the cameraman suggested I take off my glasses."

Momo pondered on it for a brief moment and thought it could be a good idea. It could give him more of a raw look to appeal to a more masculine energy. However, she had no time to respond to the idea as he took off his glasses.

"You think you can help Natsuki?"

Momo's head snapped to look back at the male, and fear striked through her heart. This wasn't the annoyingly loveable Natsuki she had come to know in her time at the master course.

"Wh-Who…?"

Her voice came out as barely a squeak, backing away from the male and off the bench.

"I'm the one protecting Natsuki… From everyone who tries to hurt him."

He glared at her as he stood up as well, his eyes piercing into her soul as she started to tremble.

"People like you are the most dangerous… People that pretend to be kind and approach Natsuki."

Momo's brain was so overwhelmed with fear and confusion, she had no idea what was going on. Isn't this man Natsuki? She knew she was talking to him just moments ago.

"Hey, Mo! I'm back finally-"

The door to the roof swung open, Momo's unit partner appearing with Syo, Tokiya, and Otoya in tow. She was laughing calmly, though the group froze when they saw the scene in front of them. A terrified Momo, visibly shaking as Natsuki stood in front of her.

"Natsuki what the fuck are you doing!?"

Umi's mood spiraled from neutral right back to to angry in about 2 seconds, her protectiveness over Momo kicking in as her voice dripped with venom. She moved in an attempt to storm towards the blonde, though Syo grabbed her arm before she could.

"That's not Natsuki, that's Satsuki!"

The moment Syo said his name Satsuki sharply turned around, giving a glare that even made Umiko feel uneasy. He stared right into her soul, seemingly focused on her as he initially didn't realize what was going on. Syo, giving direction to Momo by mouthing and pointing, made the girl pick up the glasses that had fallen onto the ground. She creeped up behind him, not sure why Syo was telling her to put them back on him but following instructions anyways.

She thought he was distracted by Umi and thought this was the perfect chance to do it, though right before she could he snapped back around.

"Don't interfere!"

He smacked the glasses out of her hands, growling at the small girl angrily.

"Momo-chan!"

Otoya hollered, though Syo was already fast on his feet.

"Satsuki! You jerk!"

He charged at him, Satsuki turning his attention away from Momo as he almost roundhouse kicked Syo right in the head.

He dodged him several times and managed to pull him away from Momo.

"Right! The glasses!"

Otoya exclaimed, and Umiko looked on like everyone was going insane.

"What in the actual hell? What about his glasses?"

"No time for questions Tanaka-san, we just have to get Shinomiya-san's glasses back on."

Tokiya and Otoya both looked at each other and gave a slight nod, rushing over to pick up the glasses. As Otoya and Syo tried to get the glasses back on Tokiya received a call from Ren and Masato, and instructed them to come to the roof of the building as soon as possible. Umiko stood there dumbfounded, holding the shaky Momo in her arms as she watched the scene unfold.

Otoya climbed up onto the top of what seemed to be a gazebo where Satsuki had hopped up.

"Be careful Otoya!"

Syo warned, though Umiko had other words to say,

"You're going to fucking die you dumbass!" She hollered, wondering when this crazy scene would be over.

"What is this!?"

Masato and Ren burst through the door, coming onto the scene in sheer panic.

"Hijirikawa! Ren!"

Syo shouted, just as Otoya sprung to action. But it was no use, they all tossed around the glasses and tried to get them on but it wasn't working. The boys got caught in a trap, and were all tangled up.

"Tanaka! Go after him!"

Syo shouted at Umiko desperately. She had no idea what was going on, but knew it wouldn't be good to let Natsuki, or Satsuki, go on his own. Giving Momo one tight squeeze of reassurance she dashed off, chasing down Satsuki. He just about closed the door on her, though as the other males got out of their tangled mess and followed close behind her he grabbed her wrist, pulling her in with him and locking the door from the inside.

"So, what in god's name do you think you're doing?"

She cocked an eyebrow at Satsuki, clearly wanting to hear it straight from his mouth. She was scared, no doubt, of his piercing gaze but she wanted answers more than anything.

"I'm going to do Natsuki's photoshoot for him,"

Satsuki started to storm down the stairs, though Umiko's booming voice made him stop.

"Are you dense?"

He stopped dead in his tracks, turning back up to glare at him. But she had her own disgusted look plastered on her face, her hands on her hips as she quite literally looked down on him.

"What do you think Natsuki is, a child? He's a big boy, he can take of himself. If you can't see that you are quite literally the most idiotic person I have ever met."

Satsuki grew angrier by the second, marching back up the stairs. In 2 seconds flat he had Umiko with her back against the wall. He looked down at her, expecting to see terror in her eyes. But that was the last thing she was feeling.

"I don't know who you are, but if you can't even let Natsuki do the job he's paid to do by himself, that makes you more of a baby then he is for letting you take over."

Satsuki was dumbfounded by her words. Not in his entire lifetime had anyone talked so bluntly and fiercely to him. He sighed, pulling away from her.

"You dumb girl… You know I could kill you with my hands right?"

Umiko smirked, an almost peaceful air settling.

"But you haven't yet, yeah?"

He looked over at her, shaking his head.

"If it's you, just maybe…"

Umiko tilted her head, humming in confusion at what he was saying. Before he finished Satsuki grabbed the sunglasses that rested on the collar of her shirt and put them on.

"Huh? Umi-chan?"

In a split second, the Natsuki Umiko knew was back. She wasn't sure what exactly had happened, but she had some sort of idea.

"What is going on?"

She sighed heavily, chuckling a little bit.

"You better go back down to your photoshoot, they are starting soon."

"Eh!? It's been that long already!?"

And with that Natsuki dashed down the stairs, not having any time question Umiko further. Not that she had many answers for him. She turned around, unlocking the door to the roof, and stepping back out to see six very worried faces.

"Tanaka! Did Natsuki come back?"

"Is he okay?"

"Did he do anything to you!?"

Umiko stood there as the boys flooded her with questions, an irked look starting to form on her face. She brought her gaze up and gave them a sharp glare. It wasn't as intense as Satsuki's though it definitely sent chills down their spines.

"First, do you guys wanna tell me what the fuck just happened?"