Disclaimer: I don't own Host club or any of its characters. I do own the ones i come up in the later chapters.
A new life for Haruhi
5 year old Haruhi is sitting at the funeral home watching people walk by in a long train telling her how sorry they are for her loss and looking over at their urns and walking away. She was probably in that chair for hours, but for her it felt like days. The realization that she will never see her parents again really hit her hard this morning but know she has to pretend to be okay for all these people. They wouldn't be comfortable if she started crying and ran away. Or at least that's what the lady told her. She couldn't remember her name but when she introduced herself she said was from the office for child safety. From that point on in her head Haruhi thought of her as orphan lady. That's what Haruhi was now and that's why this lady was here. Haruhi looked over at her and the lady seemed to be walking in direction. When she reached Haruhi she bent down to her level.
"Haruhi there is someone here I would very much like you to meet. If you feel up for it he is just around the corner."
"Sure" Scouting off the couch Haruhi follows the lady down a hallway and into a room with a tall man and a little boy. The boy had the same color hair as daddy, and the tall man looked a bit like daddy as well. But with light brown hair. Curious who these people were, she looks up to the orphan lady with a clear question on her face. The women rescinded in kind.
"Haruhi, this man is Kenji Kasanoda, and this is his son Ritsu. They would like to talk to you for a little while. I can stay in the room if you want or I can wait in the hall. What would you prefer?"
Looking up at the man again and then turning back to the boy. She wasn't scared but she didn't know these people. "Stay, please"
Orphan lady nodded her head and led everyone over to some chairs and couches. The man looked a little nervous and wasn't saying anything. The boy who she assumed was trying to look angry just looked bored at most. Since the orphan lady didn't seem to be willing to speak again, Haruhi took the lead.
Turning to the man "Do you know my daddy?"
Slightly surprised he replied "Why would you think little one?"
Clearly insulted "I'm not little! And you look like daddy. Plus the little boy has hair just like daddy did and I've never seen anyone with daddy's hair before except him."
"Well yes i did know you daddy. But it has been a while since I've seen him. Let me ask you Haruhi. What do you know about your daddy's family?"
Pondering the question she responded quite honestly. "Not much. Daddy said he left his family a long time and because they lived far away I probably wouldn't meet them. But mommy never met them either so it's fine. Why?"
"You Haruhi, the thing is, your daddy did leave his family a long time ago. But they weren't that far. Haruhi, your fathers last name used to be Kasanoda. He is or was my little brother." wished to continue but recognized that Haruhi may need some time to process this first. Looking at the little he wasn't sure what he was expecting but it definitely wasn't what he got. She seemed pensive at first then looked up at him and replied.
"So does this mean you are my uncle and based on the resemblance he is my cousin. So we are family."
"Yes we are family. That's mostly why I'm here. I will never be able to say goodbye to him or even apologize and I will regret that for the rest of my life, but I can't in good conscience not make you aware of this option. I know a lot has happened to you lately and your life has already changed but Ranka was my little brother so i need you to know that you are and always will be family to us. With that I would also like to offer my family to you as a place to live. I know it's a big offer and it may seem like a crazy thing but we as Kasanoda protect our own. I hope you will seriously consider it." he looks down first at his son to see a slight smile at this curious little girl. Then he turns to said girl and sees her watching him carefully. Probably to figure out if what he said is true.
"I just have a few questions. Then I will make a decision." (H)
"That is perfectly understandable" (Mr.K)
"Where do you live? I don't wanna move too far away." (H)
"We live in a compound about 30 minutes from here." (Mr.K)
"Okay, do you have any pets?" (H)
"There are on occasion a few cats and dogs, maybe a bird, around. Is that okay?" (Mr.K)
"That's fine. I've always wanted a cat but we couldn't afford it. What do you do for a living?" (H)
"Oh Ummm… Well I run the family business." (Mr.K)
"Okay what does the family business do?"(H)
"Oh well… we….. Work in the community and with other businesses for aid." (Mr.K)
"Oh like my mommy she was a lawyer and loved helping people. I wanna be just like her when i grow up." (H)
"Ya kind of like your mom. Do you have any other questions?"
"Yes, Ritsu how old are you?" (H)
"Me, oh I'm 6.5"( R)
"One last question: are there other kids where you live? Cause there weren't many near my old house and they didn't wanna play with me." (H)
"There are few kids that live in the compound and a few that come and go. There will be plenty of kids for you to play with."
She takes a minute to register all this information. After a short silence she looks over to the orphan lady. "If I go with them can I stop by the apartment and get some of my things?"
The orphan lady looks at her with a slight smile but also what seems to Haruhi as concern. "Of course sweetie, you can go and get whatever you want, I dare say would happily go with you and help if you asked."
Turning to the man in question. "Would you really help? Then I could get more things."
"Haruhi it would be my pleasure to help. And whatever we can't get today then I can have some men pick me up later. Does this mean you would like to live with us?"
"I think I do. It would be nice to live with so many people and know daddy's family. But what do I call you? I have a mommy and daddy, even though they're gone they will always be mommy and daddy." (H)
"Of course you mommy and daddy will never change. As for what to call me, my full name is Kenji Kasanoda so you can call me Ojisan (uncle) Kenji or just Kenji. Most people call me sir or master."
"Okay Kenji can we go now. I don't want to talk to people anymore.." (H)
"Of course. Let's head over to your apartment then we can go to the compound." (K)
They leave the funeral home while a few men stay behind to clean up and take possession of the two ashes. When they get to the apartment Haruhi lets them in with her key and both men are clearly surprised by the small apartment that up until four days ago three people lived in. Haruhi walks into her room to pack some clothes into her duffle then quickly packs some personal things and pictures into a backpack. Not wanting to spend too much time there. She brings her backpack into the bathroom to grab a few things from there then brings both bags into the living room to grab a few more pictures and trinkets. Eyeing her parent room she knows there are a few sweaters of her moms she wants. She tries to remember exactly where they are then quickly runs in, grabs them and comes out. Once she is all set she walks over to Oji and he tells her that the rest of the apartment will be packed up tomorrow by a few of his men and will be held until she is ready to go through it. She thanks him profusely and they leave the apartment to go to the car/limo. Her bags are put into the trunk and the three get in to head to the compound.