Chapter Nine: Kandis Visits Kawaii High
On Thursday morning Kandis was so excited that she woke up the same time as Tohru did. The night before she had asked Tohru what Matt had wanted but Tohru told her simply that they talked about the movie. After a bit more questions Kandis dropped it and changed the subject. She also had asked what was an appropriate thing to wear. Tohru told her something dressier, since she was a guest for a day. Funnily enough, Kintaro had given her the costume from the set so she could use it. After getting dressed she helped Tohru set the table for breakfast.
As usual Shigure was the first to sit down. He smiled at the two girls and said good morning. He picked up his morning paper and began to read it as he ate. Kyo was next. He said good morning and then sat down. Finally just as Shigure was finishing Yuki showed up. He was sleepy and rubbed his eyes as he said good morning politely. When all was said and done the four teenagers headed out the door.
"I'm so excited" Kandis replied to Yuki and Tohru who were walking next to her.
Kyo was a little ahead. Tohru noticed him walking alone and ran up to join him. Kandis smiled and turned to Yuki.
"They are really cute together aren't they?" she said.
Yuki just smiled and continued walking. The truth was seeing Tohru and Kyo together like that lately, he had gotten so used to it, that it didn't seem to bother him as much. He wasn't sure why, but it didn't. When they arrived at school Tohru and Kyo went straight to their lockers while Yuki and Kandis walked to the Student council office to get her pass. While they walked in the halls a lot of the students whispered to each other, wondering just who the strange girl was. The Prince Yuki fan club, were among them.
"Who is she?" Minami replied.
"I don't know" Miho said, "I've never seen her before. Do you think she's new?"
"She's got on a weird uniform," Minami added.
"Well Yuki seems to know her pretty well," Mai observed.
Kandis gazed around her as they walked and then she turned to Yuki once more.
"Everybody is staring" she replied to him.
"Oh" Yuki said sighing a little, "You get used to it."
He opened the door and came face to face with Kakeru Manabe.
"Good morning Yun Yun!" he replied cheerfully.
"Good morning Kakeru" Yuki frowned a bit as Kandis and he walked in.
"Yun Yun?" Kandis thought but just shrugged her shoulders.
Machi Kuragi came out from the back room with a stack of papers to put in the file cabinet.
"Good morning Machi" Yuki said with a smile.
"Good morning Yuki" she replied with a slight smile herself but when she noticed Kandis however she frowned a bit.
"So Yun Yun" Kakeru said as he walked over to Kandis, "Who is your charming young guest?"
"This is Miss Kandis Ward" Yuki said, "The American who was coming to visit today. Remember I told you about her on Tuesday?"
"Right. Totally slipped my mind" Kakeru replied with a smile, "My apologies Miss Ward" he said taking her hand, "If there is any way that I or any of the members of the student council to make your visit here more enjoyable please don't hesitate to ask."
"Okay" Kandis nodded blushing slightly.
"Kakeru" Yuki interrupted, "Shouldn't you be getting to class?"
"Sadly yes" Kakeru replied, "I will see you later Miss Ward."
"All right" she nodded again.
Yuki shook his head. Then he turned to Kandis.
"Are you ready to go to our first class Miss Ward?" he said with a smile.
"Yep. Lead the way" she replied happily.
"I will see you later Machi" Yuki said to the young girl who was just grabbing her bag to head out as well.
"Okay Yuki" she agreed with a nod.
Yuki led the way down the hall to his first class.
"So Yuki" Kandis replied, "I couldn't help but notice, that you called that member of your cabinet by her first name. Are you sweet on her?"
"What?" he looked at her nervously, "No. No. All the members call each other by their first names. That's just the way it is."
"Oh I see."
"Here we are," he said speaking up before she could ask anything else, "Miss Honda and Kyo should already be inside."
Okay" she said eagerly as they walked into the classroom.
Inside Kyo was talking to his friends in a corner while Tohru was near the desks talking to Hana and Uo. Most of the girls looked up when Yuki and she came in. Tohru waved her over as Yuki sat down at his desk.
"Hey" Kandis grinned, "You have a great school here Tohru."
"Thanks" Tohru smiled, "These are my best friends. Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima."
"Hi" Kandis replied.
"Hey there" Uo held up her hand.
"Hello" Hana replied.
"It's nice to finally meet you both."
"So you're the actress?" Uo said.
"Mhm that's me" Kandis nodded fervently.
"Okay class let's sit down" Miss Mayuko came into the room.
They all obeyed and she began to write on the blackboard.
"Good morning everyone" she replied when she turned around, "First, I'm sure you are all wondering who the unfamiliar face in the crowd is today. Her name is Kandis Ward and she is from America. Welcome Kandis."
"Thanks" Kandis grinned.
"Well. Let's do all we can to make her welcome. Let's finish off where we left off yesterday. We'll start with some easy problems first, and then move on" she once again turned to the blackboard while the class took out their pens and paper.
Kandis just watched in awe at how diligently everyone worked. There was not one interruption. Everyone just did as they were told and no one spoke but the teacher except when they were called upon.
"I guess it is really different over here" she thought.
After the class was over Miss Mayuko shook her hand and offered her to come visit anytime that she wanted. She thanked her and then she, Tohru, Uo, and Hana headed off to lunch.
"That was such a cool class" Kandis said as they sat on the grass to have lunch, "And you're teacher is so nice."
"Yea she's pretty cool. She reminds me of Tohru's mom though" Uo replied with a smile.
"Did you guys know Tohru's mother?"
"Oh yea. I knew about her long before I actually met her though" Uo said, "She was a legend to me."
"A legend? What do you mean?"
"What Arisa is saying is" Hana replied, "Tohru's mother was called the Red butterfly and she was in a gang."
"Excuse me?" Kandis almost spit out her rice.
"She was in a gang" Tohru repeated, "She had a motorcycle and everything."
"Really?"
"I was like that once too. But she saved me. Kyoko and I we sort of come from the same backgrounds. We really joined to escape reality" Uo explained.
"Oh" Kandis frowned a bit, "I guess that's one way to do it. But was life so hard that you'd want to be a member as something as dangerous as that?"
"At the time I didn't think that" Uo continued, "To me I felt unwanted. The gang made me feel like I belonged somewhere. But then I met Tohru and things changed. I wanted to be someone that she could be proud to call her friend."
"Uo" Tohru replied.
"And when I quit all the pieces just fell into place. That of course had a lot to do with Tohru and Kyoko."
"That's great" Kandis nodded with a smile, "I can imagine that Tohru can turn anyone around. She's such a sweet girl."
"Oh Kandis" Tohru blushed a little.
"That she is" Hana added with a nod and a smile.
"You guys. You're making me blush."
"Who's making you blush?" someone spoke up, "It's not me."
"Momiji?" Tohru exclaimed.
"Hi there!"
"What are you doing here?"
"I just noticed that you're American friend was here. You decided to come visit our school huh?"
"Mhm. So far I am enjoying it."
"That's cool! I'm sorry I haven't made it down to the set yet Tohru" he replied.
"That's okay Momiji" Tohru said with a smile.
"There you are?" Haru replied as he came over, "I wondered where you ran off to. Here's your bread."
"Oh thanks Haru" Momiji said snatching it from his hand and unwrapping it fast.
Hatsuharu noticed Kandis looking up at him and smiled a bit.
"Oh hello again."
"Hi" she blushed.
"Hi Tohru. Listen um" he squatted down, "Do you think I can talk to you for just a minute?"
"Sure" she nodded standing up, "I'll be right back you guys" she replied.
"Don't worry" Momiji said with a smile, "I'll entertain your friend" he grinned at Kandis and laughed.
"Okay" Tohru replied as she walked over to where Haru was waiting.
"I wonder what that's all about?" Kandis thought.
Authors Note: Hi everybody! Here it is! The first chapter for the night! I hope you liked it. Hey Haru's girl where are you? I want to hear what you think? Just let me know. After all this book is pretty much dedicated to you!
Next Chapter: The Discovery
Tom has still not given up on his quest to find all he can about the Sohmas. It may take some pretty fancy footwork for Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo to keep it a secret. Find out what happens next time on this two-part chapter!
On Thursday morning Kandis was so excited that she woke up the same time as Tohru did. The night before she had asked Tohru what Matt had wanted but Tohru told her simply that they talked about the movie. After a bit more questions Kandis dropped it and changed the subject. She also had asked what was an appropriate thing to wear. Tohru told her something dressier, since she was a guest for a day. Funnily enough, Kintaro had given her the costume from the set so she could use it. After getting dressed she helped Tohru set the table for breakfast.
As usual Shigure was the first to sit down. He smiled at the two girls and said good morning. He picked up his morning paper and began to read it as he ate. Kyo was next. He said good morning and then sat down. Finally just as Shigure was finishing Yuki showed up. He was sleepy and rubbed his eyes as he said good morning politely. When all was said and done the four teenagers headed out the door.
"I'm so excited" Kandis replied to Yuki and Tohru who were walking next to her.
Kyo was a little ahead. Tohru noticed him walking alone and ran up to join him. Kandis smiled and turned to Yuki.
"They are really cute together aren't they?" she said.
Yuki just smiled and continued walking. The truth was seeing Tohru and Kyo together like that lately, he had gotten so used to it, that it didn't seem to bother him as much. He wasn't sure why, but it didn't. When they arrived at school Tohru and Kyo went straight to their lockers while Yuki and Kandis walked to the Student council office to get her pass. While they walked in the halls a lot of the students whispered to each other, wondering just who the strange girl was. The Prince Yuki fan club, were among them.
"Who is she?" Minami replied.
"I don't know" Miho said, "I've never seen her before. Do you think she's new?"
"She's got on a weird uniform," Minami added.
"Well Yuki seems to know her pretty well," Mai observed.
Kandis gazed around her as they walked and then she turned to Yuki once more.
"Everybody is staring" she replied to him.
"Oh" Yuki said sighing a little, "You get used to it."
He opened the door and came face to face with Kakeru Manabe.
"Good morning Yun Yun!" he replied cheerfully.
"Good morning Kakeru" Yuki frowned a bit as Kandis and he walked in.
"Yun Yun?" Kandis thought but just shrugged her shoulders.
Machi Kuragi came out from the back room with a stack of papers to put in the file cabinet.
"Good morning Machi" Yuki said with a smile.
"Good morning Yuki" she replied with a slight smile herself but when she noticed Kandis however she frowned a bit.
"So Yun Yun" Kakeru said as he walked over to Kandis, "Who is your charming young guest?"
"This is Miss Kandis Ward" Yuki said, "The American who was coming to visit today. Remember I told you about her on Tuesday?"
"Right. Totally slipped my mind" Kakeru replied with a smile, "My apologies Miss Ward" he said taking her hand, "If there is any way that I or any of the members of the student council to make your visit here more enjoyable please don't hesitate to ask."
"Okay" Kandis nodded blushing slightly.
"Kakeru" Yuki interrupted, "Shouldn't you be getting to class?"
"Sadly yes" Kakeru replied, "I will see you later Miss Ward."
"All right" she nodded again.
Yuki shook his head. Then he turned to Kandis.
"Are you ready to go to our first class Miss Ward?" he said with a smile.
"Yep. Lead the way" she replied happily.
"I will see you later Machi" Yuki said to the young girl who was just grabbing her bag to head out as well.
"Okay Yuki" she agreed with a nod.
Yuki led the way down the hall to his first class.
"So Yuki" Kandis replied, "I couldn't help but notice, that you called that member of your cabinet by her first name. Are you sweet on her?"
"What?" he looked at her nervously, "No. No. All the members call each other by their first names. That's just the way it is."
"Oh I see."
"Here we are," he said speaking up before she could ask anything else, "Miss Honda and Kyo should already be inside."
Okay" she said eagerly as they walked into the classroom.
Inside Kyo was talking to his friends in a corner while Tohru was near the desks talking to Hana and Uo. Most of the girls looked up when Yuki and she came in. Tohru waved her over as Yuki sat down at his desk.
"Hey" Kandis grinned, "You have a great school here Tohru."
"Thanks" Tohru smiled, "These are my best friends. Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima."
"Hi" Kandis replied.
"Hey there" Uo held up her hand.
"Hello" Hana replied.
"It's nice to finally meet you both."
"So you're the actress?" Uo said.
"Mhm that's me" Kandis nodded fervently.
"Okay class let's sit down" Miss Mayuko came into the room.
They all obeyed and she began to write on the blackboard.
"Good morning everyone" she replied when she turned around, "First, I'm sure you are all wondering who the unfamiliar face in the crowd is today. Her name is Kandis Ward and she is from America. Welcome Kandis."
"Thanks" Kandis grinned.
"Well. Let's do all we can to make her welcome. Let's finish off where we left off yesterday. We'll start with some easy problems first, and then move on" she once again turned to the blackboard while the class took out their pens and paper.
Kandis just watched in awe at how diligently everyone worked. There was not one interruption. Everyone just did as they were told and no one spoke but the teacher except when they were called upon.
"I guess it is really different over here" she thought.
After the class was over Miss Mayuko shook her hand and offered her to come visit anytime that she wanted. She thanked her and then she, Tohru, Uo, and Hana headed off to lunch.
"That was such a cool class" Kandis said as they sat on the grass to have lunch, "And you're teacher is so nice."
"Yea she's pretty cool. She reminds me of Tohru's mom though" Uo replied with a smile.
"Did you guys know Tohru's mother?"
"Oh yea. I knew about her long before I actually met her though" Uo said, "She was a legend to me."
"A legend? What do you mean?"
"What Arisa is saying is" Hana replied, "Tohru's mother was called the Red butterfly and she was in a gang."
"Excuse me?" Kandis almost spit out her rice.
"She was in a gang" Tohru repeated, "She had a motorcycle and everything."
"Really?"
"I was like that once too. But she saved me. Kyoko and I we sort of come from the same backgrounds. We really joined to escape reality" Uo explained.
"Oh" Kandis frowned a bit, "I guess that's one way to do it. But was life so hard that you'd want to be a member as something as dangerous as that?"
"At the time I didn't think that" Uo continued, "To me I felt unwanted. The gang made me feel like I belonged somewhere. But then I met Tohru and things changed. I wanted to be someone that she could be proud to call her friend."
"Uo" Tohru replied.
"And when I quit all the pieces just fell into place. That of course had a lot to do with Tohru and Kyoko."
"That's great" Kandis nodded with a smile, "I can imagine that Tohru can turn anyone around. She's such a sweet girl."
"Oh Kandis" Tohru blushed a little.
"That she is" Hana added with a nod and a smile.
"You guys. You're making me blush."
"Who's making you blush?" someone spoke up, "It's not me."
"Momiji?" Tohru exclaimed.
"Hi there!"
"What are you doing here?"
"I just noticed that you're American friend was here. You decided to come visit our school huh?"
"Mhm. So far I am enjoying it."
"That's cool! I'm sorry I haven't made it down to the set yet Tohru" he replied.
"That's okay Momiji" Tohru said with a smile.
"There you are?" Haru replied as he came over, "I wondered where you ran off to. Here's your bread."
"Oh thanks Haru" Momiji said snatching it from his hand and unwrapping it fast.
Hatsuharu noticed Kandis looking up at him and smiled a bit.
"Oh hello again."
"Hi" she blushed.
"Hi Tohru. Listen um" he squatted down, "Do you think I can talk to you for just a minute?"
"Sure" she nodded standing up, "I'll be right back you guys" she replied.
"Don't worry" Momiji said with a smile, "I'll entertain your friend" he grinned at Kandis and laughed.
"Okay" Tohru replied as she walked over to where Haru was waiting.
"I wonder what that's all about?" Kandis thought.
Authors Note: Hi everybody! Here it is! The first chapter for the night! I hope you liked it. Hey Haru's girl where are you? I want to hear what you think? Just let me know. After all this book is pretty much dedicated to you!
Next Chapter: The Discovery
Tom has still not given up on his quest to find all he can about the Sohmas. It may take some pretty fancy footwork for Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo to keep it a secret. Find out what happens next time on this two-part chapter!