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I'm kinda bored and intend to type more. Well, here's the second chapter!

Thank you. Arigato~

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Presenting to all: ~*Found The Joy In You*~

Chapter Two: A meeting I would never forget. (Part 2)

As I walk into the bar, Junpei told me I could start off with the washing of some leftover glasses left by the customers the pervious night. Once I'm done with the washing, Junpei start to teach me the basics, as there was no customers around.

Slowly, hours passed. Decorations were put up around the whole resort.

Soon, the party started.

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The music was blasting through the speakers while everyone's trying to flirt with one another.

"What's a cute chick like you doing at a place like this?", a drunk guy came up to me and held my hand while I was trying to clean one of the glasses.

"Sir, what would you like?"

"Oh no. You're not getting away with that. Com'on. Why don't we go to that corner over there and have a chat?"

As he was trying to hold my hand and pull me out of the counter, my eyes shift to a corner and saw that same mysterious guy again. He was now with three other guys who were probably his friends as two of them seem to be trying to make him get up and dance.

Oh my. Why am I thinking about him now. I'm in an awkward situation myself. I pull the hands away again as the old guy try to touch my shoulders.

"Sir! Get your hands off me~"

"And what are you going to do if I don't?"

Yuki. Junpei. Anyone. Help me! I could no longer take it anymore. I took his dirty hand and was determined to twist it and give him a slap.

Suddenly, the mysterious guy was by my side and punched the guy before I had the chance to take action.

"What the-", a loud gasp was followed by that two words. Everyone was staring at the guy in disgust and look at us in silence.

"Are you alright?", the guy asked in a cold tone. His voice sounded so nice but cold.

I look at my savior and smiled weakly. Then, I turn to the poor fellow again. I couldn't believe what I saw. The man was practically kneeling on his knees.

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Akira and Soujirou kept dragging me to meet some girls they call hot, all those girls are so irritating.

Man~ Rui shook his head and poured a glass of wine for me. As I was sipping my drink, my eyes caught the girl who broke her glass earlier that day.

She seems to have some trouble with a ugly, old drunkard. Sigh.

"Well? Tuskusa...wanna come along?", Akira asked for the thousandth time.

"No!"

"Com'on. Don't be another Rui. You guys used to be such fun.", Soujirou added and try to pull me up, but I guess he was a little tipsy by then.

He finally gave up when quiet Rui slapped him on the head.

"Hey! Watch it. My hair's neat."

"You will the one who drag me into the conversation"

Akira shrug his shoulders and pull Soujirou to the girls while Rui start to fall asleep after his last line. My eyes were fixed on the girl again. Maybe I should get something to do.

I stood up and walk towards the girl and pull her towards me and gave the guy his deserving punch.

"What the- *gasps*"the man fell and look at me. Silence followed.

"Are you alright?",the girl smiled back at my question.

"Doumyouji-san. I'm..."

"Get out of here! And don't ever let me see you again!"

"Yes. Doumyouji-san. I'm sor..."

"Get Out!"

The guy scambled out of my sight and I turn to look at the girl.

"Thank you..."

I nodded and dropped her hand and walk back to my seat. I didn't even bother to smile or anything.

Rui must had woke up during the commotion and went out to join the others as he was gone when I had return. Sigh~

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He walk back to his seat and sat down.

"Makino. Are you alright?", Junpei walked up to me and ask in concern.

"Yah. Thanks to the guy over there."

"You don't know how lucky you are. Mr. Doumyouji is the richest guy in the whole of Japan and also the only heir to the great Doumyouji Corporation! And he save you!"

"Woah." I had no idea the mysterious guy would have such a high reputation. I smiled at him and turn to adjust my uniform and got back to my work.

Hmm...what's his name again? Doumyouji?

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Soon, everyone started to leave. And I was washing the last batch of the wineglasses on the counter.

In the end, only Doumyouji and his three mates were left.

The two of them who had tried to get their friends to the dance floor had fell asleep on the couches after getting themselves drunk.

The other had made himself comfortable and fell asleep too.

Only he was left awake. But seem to have drifted to a faraway place and had a look of sadness placed on his face. Wonder what he's thinking.

Junpei walk up to me and patted my back.

"Tired?"

"A little."

"Well, I'm going back. What about you?"

"I'm waiting for my friend. She's still in the main kitchen washing the dishes."

"Ok then. See you in the morning!"

"Sure. Bye!", I smiled and waved as Junpei walk out of the door.

After tinying up everything, I noticed the four guys were still there.

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I was pouring myself another glass of wine when my glass was snatched away and replaced with a glass of funny drink.

A cocktail or fruit punch, I guess. Funny combination. But then...I wasn't in the mood for fun.

"Why don't you try this instead?"

I look up and saw the same girl.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Try it first. It may be much nicer than trying to drown your troubles when drinking.

"Get lost and it's none of your business!", I try to snatch back my glass but she wouldn't give me back...instead she sat opposite and smiled a victory smile.

"Com'on. Although it's my first attempt but won't you try?"

Looks like I have to drink that weird stuff in order to get rid of her and have my wine back.

Bitter in the middle and sour below. And there's whip cream and a cherry on top. It tasted so funny. I sipped a little and made a face.

"Haha..."

She laughed and stirred the drink.

"U have to stir it...u baka! Here, try again."

Baka? She called the Great Doumyouji Tuskasa a BAKA?!?

"Hey!You-"

"Com'on~", she push the drink to me. Sigh. I took a second sip. This time, I taste quite and had a taste of topical fruit.

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After the cream had dissolved into the drink, I slide it over to him again.

Doumyouji drank it the second time. And for a moment, I thought I saw a fainting smile creeping at the side of his lips.

Yes! Tuskushi. You're truly a genius! I praised myself and asked. "How is it?"

"Hmm...", he nodded slightly.

"Kawaii-ne! You're smiling! Yes! I did it again."

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I frown at the very moment.

Did I really just smiled?

Oh nevermind. And I continue smiling.

"What's its name?"

"Umm...'Troubled waters surrounding cuteness'...nice unique name, huh?"

"Why that?"

"I got my inspiration from you."

"Me?"

"Yup! You are always looking troubled and sad...and it doesn't suit such a cute gentleman like you."

"You really know how to lift others' mood, huh?"

"Glad to be at your service. Here's your wine. But don't take too much. And this 'Troubled waters surrounding cuteness' will be on me."

"Thanks."

"No. You saved me just now. So, I should be the one thanking you. Oh! I almost forgot."

She search her bag and took out a small bottle of aspirin.

"Your friends may need it when they wake up. Gotta go. Bye.", she slide her bag onto her shoulders again and walk out.

For once, I was curious and asked. "Hey. What's your name?"

"Makino Tuskushi. Bye, Doumyouji!"

How did she...bah. Of course she know who I was. Who don't? After all, I am the great Doumyouji Tuskasa.

Hmm...Makino Tuskushi... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ Well...I'll stop here for now. Hope you guys had enjoy the chapter. Bye!

Coral_Bluz

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