Author's notes: AHHHH! I can't believe I did that! *blushes* I'm really sorry! I let Microsoft Word spell check and it gave me the wrong word! I meant recital! I really did! Thank you SOOO much Purple Mouse for correcting me! Now that that's out of the way, YEAH! Purple Mouse reviewed my story! (does happy dance, while squealing for joy) She's so cool and she reviewed ME! Go! Go read her stuff! Right now! Then come back and skip this. :P

Disclaimer: I much as I'd like to own anything this cool, alas I do not. Well my cat's pretty cool, but I really don't own him either. (If you live with a cat you know what I'm talking about)

Anime Apartment 2

Nuriko cautiously peeked out the door. Then sighed. "Thank God!"

"Shouldn't that be Suzaku?"

"AHH!" Nuriko screamed hitting the door. "Don't DO that!"

Hotohori smirked. "Well, that's what you get for sneaking around the apartment."

"Riiight." Nuriko said. "Okay, you were joking last night, right?"

Hotohori rolled his eyes. "Don't you have a recital to go to?"

"It's not until 12." Nuriko said not moving. "I know a very good psychiatrist if you weren't. He's done wonders for my self esteem."

"You saw a psychiatrist?" Hotohori asked.

Nuriko sighed. "Well really, I died less then halfway into the series, it was a tremendous blow to my ego. I was SO sure that I was Yu's favorite."

"Well, it was essential." Hotohori pointed out. "And you got a really cool death scene."

"Yeah, there's that." Nuriko said pondering. "ANY-way we're getting off track! I still have his business card."

"Nuriko, I do not need to see a psychiatrist." Hotohori sighed. "I WAS just joking. You were annoying me."

"Oh. Well good then." Nuriko said briskly. "Well I should get going."

Hotohori grinned. "I thought you said the recital wasn't till 12?"

"IT isn't, but Quatre and I are going to buy flowers for Hotaru."

"That's sweet."

"Yeah, well Hotaru such a nice kid, and she's SO overlooked."

"Quite. It is such a shame that her full talents will not be viewed in America."

Nuriko scowled. "Damn Puritans. Same one's that would NEVER allow our show on the airwaves."
"Well, to be honest it does get quite graphic." Hotohori said grimacing.

"OH and Yu Yu Hakusho or Inu Yasha don't?" Nuriko countered. "But THEY'RE being shown on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim."

"True." Hotohori said frowning. "They'll probably boost in popularity too. Darn it! I'm much prettier than Kuruma!"

Nuriko rolled his eyes. "Sorry I got you started. Yes your much prettier then Kuruma, even if he's a little more comfortable with himself. You sure you don't want to see that psychiatrist?"

"My mental health is fine! And what do you mean he's more comfortable?"

"Well look at his fan base. Half see him with any number of the male members of his team, especially Hiei, and half see him with Boton, which is ridiculous because she's utterly in love with Koenma." Nuriko said calmly. "While your fans, well they have a little trouble. Some wouldn't MIND you with, well me, but most of those are my fans, who think I deserve you after the crap I put up with. The others well, you have Houki. That's about it."

"Come on, there's Miaka!"

"Who everyone acknowledges is, and forever will be, in love with Tamahome! Though a surprising number do seem to favor Tasuki." Nuriko muttered. "Then again, a lot just plain don't like her, why I have NO clue as she is a really sweet, fun girl. They're probably the same ones who hate Usagi and Relena."

Hotohori shook his head. "Why do they bother to watch if they hate the lead?"

"I don't really get it myself, but it's generally for the background characters." Nuriko said grinning. "As much as I enjoy this discussion I really have to be going."

"Alright. But we're talking about this again!"

"If we have to. Remember to call Marron!" Nuriko said as he ran out the door.

Hotohori frowned. "I will not. My hairdresser's sacred." He glared at the phone. "He can find someone else."

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Nuriko bounced slightly in his seat. "She's up next." Quatre whispered leaning over. "She said she had something special planned do you know anything?"

Nuriko just grinned. "It's a secret."

"Shh! She's on." Haruka said over her shoulder. Hotaru walked out on stage and bowed before the audience.

"Thank you for coming." Hotaru said quietly. She raised her violin and played a very nice classical piece before segueing into Michiru's transformation music*. Michiru gasped and a hand flew to her mouth as she turned teary eyes to Haruka.

"Oh, that's so sweet." Quatre whispered smiling. Then he too gasped as a flute joined in and Hotaru played 'Sparkling Harmony**.' "Oh God! When did she learn that?"

Nuriko kept smiling. When the short piece finished Hotaru bowed amid cheers and moved back. "That was great! It's easy to see why she was kept for last. Did you two like your surprise?"

"Yes." Michiru said, wiping her eyes. "I don't know when she had to the time to practice that though."

"You'd be surprised how much free time you can find." Nuriko commented. "Especially when you have help. Now let's go congratulate her! My flowers are wilting."

Haruka laughed and dragged them toward the stage. Hotaru bounced out and faced her two teachers shyly. "Um, did you like it?"

"Oh honey!" Michiru said gathering her in a hug. "It was beautiful."

"That was the best present a teacher could ever get." Quatre answered smiling. "I'm just sorry Trowa couldn't be here to hear that."

"Who said I wasn't?"

"Trowa!" Quatre cried turning to face him. "I thought you had a meeting."

Hotaru giggled. "Actually, that was him on the flute earlier. He also helped me practice."

"You did?"

Trowa nodded.

"Oh Trowa!" Quatre said throwing his arms around him.

Nuriko sniffed. "That is so sweet! Okay time for cookies!"

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Meanwhile back at the apartment. "So then after washing with the Pantene, you condition with Herbal Essences."

Marron looked up from his notes. "Was that the first rinse or the second?"
"Oh the first! With the second I always go for Pert dandruff or Head and Shoulders. Can't be too careful after all." Hotohori said sagely.

"I understand perfectly. I always used Vidal Sassoon myself, but lately it's been lacking. My hair's a tad less shimmery."

Hotohori nodded. "It's a common problem. Try the Pantene, it works wonderfully. Now do you gel at all?"

Marron shook his head, making a face. "No. My brother does, his hair's always so messy and pointy. I prefer the natural look. The way it glides down my back and swings in a wave."

Hotohori smiled. "Ah yes, the 'whoosh!' as you whip around."

Marron nodded excitedly. "Exactly!"

"I love the whoosh."
"Yeah. I just don't understand how the Misu sisters can spray and gel their hair into those bouncy fluffy creations. They have a decent foundation, why can't they just leave it?"

"It's a mystery. Have you seen what Chichiri did? Those bangs don't just stay up there themselves. And don't get me started on Tasuki." Both shuddered.

Marron sighed. "At least you have two people on your show who understand, Nuriko and Tomo."

"Tomo?" Hotohori said startled. "He never takes his hair management seriously. I mean really, have you get a good look at him? The guy spent the entire show made up like a freak when he wasn't even bad looking! I could understand if he had bad skin or a harelip, but he was gorgeous! Such a waste!"

"You mean it was naturally that way!"

"Yes, the Seiryu bastard."

"That's just…wrong!"

"I totally agree. I mean what is beautiful hair if you don't take care of it and worship it?"

"It's just wrong!" Marron said again.

"Yes. You know Marron, I believe I will give you the name of my hairdresser after all. You seem to truly understand the rigors of bishonen hair. Here's his card, now tell him I sent you and he'll treat you right. Oh! And don't worry about Albert, he gets a little jealous, but he won't really chop off your hair and sell to a wig shop."

"Okay." Marron said warily. "Thanks again I really appreciate this."

"No problem, do let me know how it worked out."

"Of course."

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"So we can move right in?"

"Yup, we just had a couple of vacancy open up. Now you're sure you can afford it?"

"Oh quite sure. We're currently on Kid's WB after Pokemon you know."

Smiles grimly. "Perfect. Sign here, and you can move in today. Oh! And try not to piss the landlord off too much."

"Okay!"

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"Hey, Nuriko!"

Nuriko turned and smiled at Miya. "Hey Miya, laundry time for you too?"

"Yup! Did you hear the news?"

"Hmm?"

"We're getting a new tenant." Miya said grabbing a washer.

"Really? For which room."

"The single."

"Heard anything about them?"

"Just that they look young."

"Well," Nuriko smirked. "that doesn't really mean much here. Look at Hiei, he doesn't look older then twelve."

Miya winced. "I wouldn't say that too loudly, you know how sensitive he is about it."

Nuriko grinned. "Yeah, but he'd never hurt me, his sister is a big fan of mine. She absolutely adored our show, and cried buckets when I died."

"Oh." Miya said. "I really didn't think she watched anime."

"We all do, some won't admit it but everyone in this business does. Come on, you know you watch it too."

Miya blushed. "Well, I did enjoy Nadia. And Shun's always raving about Kare Kano."

"Oh I love that show! Arima and Miyazwa are so cute!" Nuriko said all sparkly eyed Miya laughed, "Have you watched them all?"

Nuriko blushed. "Ehehe, not all of them. Just a lot. After you die, you have a lot of time on your hands. My psychiatrist said I should broaden my horizons and find a hobby to help deal with the spare time. I also spent a lot of time finding cool music. There's this neat Scottish rock band named Wolfstone and this Canadian called Loreena Mckennit. Of course I also really enjoy Miya Sakamoto, and Two Mix."

"Okay." Miya said backing away slowly.

Nuriko frowned. "What? Why does everyone do that lately?"

"'Cause you're scaring us."

"Fine. But you see how well you deal with nothing to do for four or five books except sit in limbo and make ghostly appearances and see how well adjusted you turn out to be." Nuriko muttered.

"Sorry."

Nuriko sighed. "It's fine."

"So who do you think it could be?"

"It has to be someone important, and one who really doesn't want to stay on set."

"Yeah, that can be a problem." Miya said. "Hiei didn't know anything about them either."

"They must have gone through the owner then, they must be high profile."

"Why do you say that?"

""Cause the owner doesn't see you if you aren't, she pawns you off on Hiei."

"That reminds me, I've been wondering, why is Hiei the landlord? I mean, I know his shows been over for awhile but it was always popular and it just started in America."

Nuriko laughed and then covered his mouth. "Sorry, it's just that Hiei, well he's doing this because he has to."

"Oh, he spent all his money? Gambling?"

"Oh no, really can you picture Hiei gambling? No, the owner blackmailed him. She needed a landlord who could keep most every anime character in line and thought he'd be a perfect choice."

"Wow. What could she possible have on Hiei?"

"I don't know but it has to be good."

"So who's the owner? They have to be pretty rich right?"

"Oh, you haven't guessed? It's Nabiki Tendo, from Ranma ½."

"N-n-nabiki?" Miya stuttered wide-eyed. "I'm living in Nabiki TENDO's building?"

"You really didn't know?"

"Oh God! She's worse than Nagisa."

"She's not all that bad. Just pay your rent on time and she'll leave you alone. In fact she makes sure no one touches this places, so you never have to worry about some creepy fan following you home."

"We're doomed!"

"Miya? You didn't hear a word I said did you? MIYA! That's bleach! Those are colors!"

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"So this is the place?"

"Yup isn't it great! I hear Nuriko lives on the top floor, and that Yamato and Taichi live on the first. It's that cool?"

"You sure about this? I mean you could just stay on the set with the rest of us."

"Nah, Grandpa's getting a little annoying. I mean I know I look ten and all but I'm fourteen! And he hasn't taken the alternate personality thing as well as I hoped. Living through it a second time is not something I want to do. Besides, Yami agrees with me."

Jou rolled his eyes. "Yami always agrees with you."

"Not always."

"Most times. Well come on this luggage isn't gonna move itself."

"Thanks again for helping Jou."

"No problem Yug."

End Notes: Doh! Forgot to add in the footnotes. Sorry shouldn't update in the middle of the night when I'm sick.

*In Sailor Moon each Scout had her own transformation music, Neptune's was a really beautiful violin piece, fitting since she played. Oh! And the part about her teaching Hotaru is cannon, she does it in Sailor Moon S manga.

**Sparkling harmony is I believe the name of the cool but short duet Trowa and Quatre play in his desert hideaway.

For the curious these are the apartments and who lives in them.

1st floor: (Small one bedroom apartments)

1A: Megumi Morisato—Oh My Goddess!

1B: Now occupied by Yugi Mouto and his Yami—Yu-Gi-Oh

1C: Yamcha— DBZ

1D: Yamato Ishida and Taichi Yagami—Digimon

2nd floor: (Two bedroom apartments)

2A: Kazuya and Miya Hasakawa—Here is Greenwood

2B: Marron and Carrot Glace—Sorcerer Hunters

2C: currently empty, previously occupied by Duo Maxwell and Heero Yuy—Gundam

Wing

3Rd floor: (Two bedroom apartments)

3A: Tomoyo Daidouji—Cardcaptor Sakura

3B: Michiru, Haruka, and Hotaru—Sailor Moon

3C: Empty

4th floor: (Penthouses)

4A: Quatre Rababa Winner and Trowa Barton—Gundam Wing

4B: Hotohori and Nuriko—Fushigi Yugi

Landlord: Hiei—Yu Yu Hakusho

Owner: Nabiki Tendo—Ranma ½