Author's Note: Hello! Now what do we have here? Chapter 2! Well to remind you of what happened in the last chapter, the elimination for the new event entitled 'Date the Girl in Your Dreams' started and Kageyama met this new girl named Ayami Horokawa, which is also a character in my fic, Gate-keepers: A New Story. And so, the game is ready to start. Read on!

Date the Girl in Your Dreams!

By: Yuki-chan

"Yes, I understand. I leave everything to you, Ms. Ikusawa. Thanks. Bye." The girl then dropped the phone with the feeling of a mixture of nervousness and happiness seen on her face. She then walked into her room jumped to her bed, staring at the ceiling after closing the lamp beside her bed.

"It will be a great day tomorrow; the start of the most awaited event of February." She whispered, followed by a sigh as the wind blew the curtains of her open window, making way for the moonlight. A smile then formed on the girl's face as she closed her eyes. "Reiji, good luck!"

Chapter 2: Let the Game Begin!

The sun shone brightly in the sky, as if joining in the happiness that people were feeling now that it's Valentines Day. Little ladies were trying hard to make themselves as beautiful as possible in their dresses, while little lads set off to buy flowers and chocolates for their dates. Almost everything was red and full of hearts. Even the streets have Valentine decorations on them.

Just like every other high school students, this lad sets off to school for the new event, wearing a smile on his face. He was holding a beautiful rose between his fingers, stroking its soft petals as he softly hummed a sweet melody.

"Hmm… I wonder… is everyone at school now and waiting for me to arrive?" Kageyama thought to himself, amusing himself with the fact that the girls are crazy over him. Thinking of the new event made his heart pound; but he didn't know why. Could the girl that he will be dating someone who was close to him? Someone who knows him as much as he knew her? Someone whom he was familiar with for a long time like someone from AEGIS? Someone like Ruriko or Kaoru? Reiko or Misao? Or… Megumi, perhaps?

"No. She can't be in the game." Kageyama assured himself. "She won't even feel the enthusiasm that any girl would feel when they heard of the game." Kageyama then focused on his way. He was now at school, in front of dozens of people who are now lining up and arranging for the new event.

"Good morning, Mr. Kageyama!" greeted Isogai as she noticed that the lad has arrived. Kageyama just waved his hand and gave off a smile, then continued on his way to the campus. Before he arrived to the room on which he and Ayami sat yesterday, he has received almost a hundred greetings already, the fact making him sigh.

Kageyama opened the door slowly. Before he could see the interior of the room, he heard another female voice greet her.

"Good morning, Kageyama. We've been waiting for you. But, we don't mind waiting at all. We know that you've been tired because of the elimination yesterday." The girl inside the room greeted her.

"Yeah, you're right. I'm also feeling a little nervous now." Kageyama replied as he stepped into the room. He was about to say something, but stopped when he saw that the girl inside the room waiting for him was Ruriko.

"Oh, why are you speechless all of a sudden?" Ruriko asked Kageyama. The lad just remained quiet and walked to the chair in front of her and sat. Ruriko then giggled, calling his attention.

"No need to tell me why, I already know." Ruriko said, making Kageyama's eyes widen. "Ayami is not the host for today's event. I know you wanted to greet her. Don't worry, you'll meet her anyway, this afternoon, perhaps."

"I see." Kageyama replied as he stared at the rose on his hand and sighed. "So, when are we going to start?" He asked as he put the rose in the vase on the table. Ruriko then looked at her wristwatch and replied, "It's just about time."

Without any words, Kageyama stood up and headed for the stage. Ruriko then followed him immediately, stopping him and telling him to wait for her to call him to the stage. Kageyama just nodded and Ruriko went on to the stage.

"Good morning everyone! Sorry for waiting for so long. Well anyway, I know that all of you are too excited for today's event to even notice the long waiting, right?" Ruriko greeted. The audience then shouted what they felt like shouting, all of those sentences meaning that they are asking Ruriko to start immediately because they can't wait anymore.

"Okay, let us welcome Mr. Kageyama Reiji!" Ruriko finally shouted, skipping all the other things such as hearing some words from the principal and others. Kageyama then stepped into the stage, dozens of screams welcoming him.

"Good morning, everyone!" Kageyama greeted, making some of his fans faint immediately. But still, the other girls stayed conscious just to watch the game. "Okay, ready?" Kageyama asked.

"ANYTIME!!!"

"Okay, let's start!" Kageyama shouted as he glanced at Ruriko. Ruriko pointed to a seat beside her, and Kageyama walked and seated himself.

"Okay, let the game begin!" Ruriko shouted and cleared her throat. "Mr. Kageyama, as you can see, there are three stalls there across the stage, namely A, B and C. Inside each stall is a girl who has the characteristics that you picked yesterday. Okay, let's meet them." Ruriko said.

"Yeah, sure." Kageyama replied. "Letter A first."

"Hi Kageyama, I'm your sweetheart letter A. If you pick me, I'll make sure you'll have the happiest date in your life." sweetheart A introduced herself.

"So, did you hear her, Mr. Kageyama? She will make your date the happiest date in your life." Ruriko repeated sweetheart A's introduction.

"Yeah, I heard her. Okay, letter B."

"Hi I'm sweetheart letter B. I may not be your type of girl, but I'll make sure that you will enjoy our date just like the way I will enjoy it." Letter B said.

"Okay, so you'll enjoy your date with sweetheart B." Ruriko said.

"Okay, then let's hear what letter C will say." Kageyama then said.

"Good morning, I'm your sweetheart letter C. If you would pick me, a formal and romantic date will come your way."

"So, your date with sweetheart C will be different. Wow, formal and romantic…" Ruriko sighed as she imagined herself on a formal and romantic date with…

"Umm, Ruriko." Kageyama called Ruriko, making her snap out of her daydreaming.

"Oh yeah! Sorry. So Mr. Kageyama, you can ask them a question." Ruriko said.

"Hmm, okay. Um sweethearts… err… I mean girls, if you would pick a song that could be our theme song if ever we would have some relationship, what would that song be and why?" Kageyama set off his fist question.

"Okay, what do you want for a theme song? Sweetheart A?" Ruriko repeated the question, calling sweetheart A to answer first.

"Hmm, maybe… it would be 'For You I Will'. I picked the song because it's my fave and because I'll do everything for you, Mr. Kageyama."

"Okay letter A, please give us a sample of the song." Ruriko said.

"Oh, alright." Sweetheart A replied as she started to sing. "I will cross the ocean for you… I will go and bring you the moon… I will be your hero your strength… Anything you need… I will be the sun in your sky… I will light your way for all time… Promise you… For you I will…" Sweetheart A finished her song, gaining a round of applause from the audience.

"Thank you very much, sweetheart A. So, what can you say, Mr. Kageyama?" Ruriko asked Kageyama.

"Hmm, cute voice, indeed." Kageyama replied.

"Okay, let's hear what sweetheart B says." Ruriko then called sweetheart B.

"Hmm, I would like the song 'Turn to You' for our theme song, even if it seems kind of dedicated to Christina's mom or someone close to her like a friend. Well anyway, I picked it because I know I can always rely on you and you can always feel free to rely on me and ask for help if you have problems."

"Thank you, sweetheart B. Please give us a sample." Ruriko said.

"Oh… okay." Sweetheart B replied as she cleared her throat. "For a shield from the storm… For a friend… For a love to keep me safe and warm… I turn to you… For the strength to be strong… For the will to carry on… For everything you do… For everything that's true… I turn to you…" Sweetheart B finished her song, also gaining a loud round of applause.

"Thank you, sweetheart B. So, what can you say, Mr. Kageyama?" Ruriko asked again.

"Nice voice, too." Kageyama replied.

"Okay, what can you say, sweetheart C?"

"I would like the song 'Evergreen' because it explains the love that both of us will share."

"Okay, sample." Ruriko said.

"Love, soft as an easy chair… Love, fresh as the morning air… One love that can be shared by two… I have found in you…" Sweetheart C finished her song, gaining a loud round of applause, with matching catcalls from the boys.

"Thank you very much, sweetheart C. Okay Mr. Kageyama, what can you say?"

"She acts like a fully-grown lady, just like you." Kageyama replied.

"Really? Thanks. Anyway, you can now ask your next question." Ruriko said with a pleased smile on her face. But, her smile faded away when she saw Shun's pissed off expression from not far away.

"Okay, if you would compare yourself with a flower, what flower is it? Just say the flower and don't tell me why." Kageyama sets off his next question.

"Okay, what flower are you, sweetheart B?" Ruriko repeated the question, asking sweetheart B to answer first.

"Violet."

"Sweetheart C…"

"Rose."

"Sweetheart A…"

"Lily."

"Thank you, ladies. So what's your next question, Mr. Kageyama?" Ruriko asked Kageyama.

"Hmm… who is the person that you admire most and why?" Kageyama set off his third, and harder question.

"Okay, let's hear what sweetheart C says." Ruriko said.

"Ruriko… Ikusawa Ruriko." Sweetheart C said, making Ruriko pause for a while. "It's because she is a beautiful and intelligent girl. She is smart and she fights for what she believes in, even if she has the slightest chance of fighting for it. I've watched her for this past year, and she has become a very lucky lady. That's all I can say." Sweetheart C answered.

"Thank you very much, sweetheart C." Ruriko thanked sweetheart C. She wiped off the little droplets of tears at the side of her eyes. "You're so nice. I'm touched."

"Okay, letter A." Ruriko called out.

"I admire… Ukiya Shun." Sweetheart A answered. "He is completely like Ms. Ikusawa, fighting for what he believes in, although he has this kind nature that changes your mood when facing a big problem. He can manage to be brave and sweet, both at one time. He can lift your spirit easily with just one smile. That's all I can say. Thank you." Sweetheart A answered.

"Who could that be?" Shun asked himself, rising from his seat after hearing his name.

"Thank you, sweetheart A." Ruriko thanked sweetheart A. "Okay, let's hear sweetheart C."

"You." Sweetheart C replied. "You, Reiji Kageyama, I admire you. Don't think of this as flattering for me to win, because I won't really mind if you don't pick me. It's just that I really admire you, because you are so kind and humble, even if you can be boastful because of your fame. You know how to take care of girls' hearts, trying hard not to hurt them. That's all I can say." Sweetheart B said, followed by a giggle.

"Thank you, sweetheart B." Ruriko said, glancing at Kageyama. He was smiling, touched by Sweetheart B's answer.

"Thanks, Sweetheart B." Kageyama said. He then glanced at Ruriko and she nodded.

"Okay, let's get on to the next part. Mr. Kageyama, just reach inside though the hole on the stall's door and hold the girl's hand. Okay?" Ruriko explained. Kageyama then nodded and walked to the first door labeled A and reached inside the hole.

Sweetheart A held Kageyama's hand. Her hand was a little rough, but it was soft.

Kageyama then walked to stall B. He reached inside the hole and felt a soft hand touch his hand. The hand was smaller than sweetheart A's hand, but it was smoother.

Kageyama then proceeded to stall C and reached inside the hole. He touched something that seemed to be like the girl's cheek. It was smooth and soft. Then he felt a hand hold his hand.

After that, Kageyama and Ruriko returned to their places. Kageyama sat again on the chair that was for him.

"That would be a hard pick, right Mr. Kageyama?" Ruriko asked Kageyama who was now in deep thought. But yet, the lad managed to answer.

"You're right. All their explanations about the person who they admire most are so nice. Especially sweetheart B's answer. But yet, I like the song 'For You I Will' and the flower Lily. But still, I like Sweetheart C's song and the flower rose. I like all of them, I would say." Kageyama explained.

"But I know you know, Mr. Kageyama, that you can only date one girl. So, think hard." Ruriko said. The girls are really doing well and all of them have the chance to win. But still, everything is in Kageyama's choice.

"Okay, I choose…" Kageyama said. Everyone was then quiet as Kageyama made up his mind.

To be continued…