I'm back! The last chapter, this chapter and the next chapter will be the entire dinner (i hope)
just incase ur confused 'blah' are thoughts "blah" are things actually being said.
For all you Muraki lovers(such as myself), Muraki will have a part in this later. I love him so much I couldn't make a YNM fic without him!
Disclaimer same as always.
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"Aya-chan, where's Hatori?" Shigure asked after the commotion of greetings and Ayame finally sitting.
"He'll be here soon." Ayame flipped his hair. "He had to take care of a few things back at the main house."
Shigure nodded, knowing it was Akito who was holding him up.
"Ritsu, Hiro, Kisa, Hatsuharu, Kagura and Rin will be here soon." He told his friend.
"Kagura!" Kyo looked surprised.
"Hai! I believe everyone is coming but Kureno." Ayame told him.
"You know Kyo, you remind me a bit of a cat." Yuji chuckled.
"N-Nani?" Kyo asked his eyes widened in shock.
"A cat." Yuji repeated. He shrugged. "I suppose there's just something feline about everything you do."
"T-That's ridiculous." Kyo stuttered.
Yuji smiled. "Perhaps. It's understandable why Yuki-kun calls you 'neko' all the time."
Kyo grunted. "Kuso nezumi."
Yuji stood and placed his hand on Kyo's head. "You should calm down." He smiled warmly. "One of these days your temper is going to get the best of you. You're a good kid and I don't want to see anything bad happen to you. All right?"
Kyo blushed slightly and nodded. "Hai."
"Kyo-kun, do you know the story of the Chinese Zodiac?" Yuji asked.
"Hai. Who doesn't?"
"You were born in the year of the dog, correct?" Yuji asked.
Kyo nodded.
"I myself was born in the year of the rat." He smiled at the snarl on Kyo's face. "Although I like the rat, my favorite animal of the Chinese Zodiac would have to be the cat."
Kyo blinked at him.
"It's probably one of the reasons why you're one of my favorite students, Kyo-kun." Yuji told him. "Because you remind me so much of the cat from the Chinese Zodiac."
"I didn't know anyone liked the cat from the Chinese Zodiac." Kyo told him.
"But of course!" Yuji smiled. "I believe cats are very important. Did you know that cats are the prized pets in Egypt? In fact, they are some of the most important and treasured in animals in many other cultures."
"Really?"
"Hai. In Egypt they are used for several different things. Their main goal is to guard the underworld and such. Some even worshiped cats so much they considered them gods. Cats are strong and powerful in both body and mind, they also have great reflexes." He smiled.
Tsuzuki blinked. 'He's been busy killing and reading all this time. Jeez, we're dead.' "You're so well informed." He said sarcastically.
Yuji smiled. "Arigato. What's you're favorite animal in the Zodiac, Kyo-kun?"
"Hey."
"Ah! Hello, Haru-kun." Yuji smiled at the teen.
"Sensei, these are my other cousins; Hiro, Kisa, Ritsu, Kagura, and Rin."
"Kyo-kun!" Kagura squealed.
Kyo tensed under Yuji's hand upon hearing the girl say his name.
She bounced over toward Kyo, intent on hugging him, when Yuji stepped in her way with a smile. "Hello."
"Hello." She said, now shyly.
"I'm Tsuzuki Yuji. I'm Kyo-kun's mythology. Do you go to school?"
"Sohma Kagura. I go to a woman's college." She told him.
"College? How interesting." He grinned. "Do you like it?"
She nodded. "It's ok."
"Tohru is in the kitchen, Kisa." Yuki said.
"Arigato." The little golden-red haired girl nodded. She disappeared into the kitchen with an annoyed looking little boy following her.
"Haru-kun, how are you?" Yuji asked.
"Fine."
"Ah! Kyo-kun, you didn't answer my question. What's you're favorite animal in the Zodiac?" Yuji asked.
Kyo shrugged. "I think I'd have to agree with you sensei."
"The cat then?" Yuji asked.
"Hai." He nodded.
"What about you, Haru-kun?" Yuji asked.
"Huh?" Haru looked at him blankly for a moment. "I suppose it's a tie between the ox and the rat."
"Asato-chan?" Yuji asked.
Blink. "Nani?"
"What animal is your favorite in the Zodiac?" Yuji asked calmly.
Tsuzuki shrugged. "Never thought about it before."
"Think about it now." Yuji encouraged.
Tsuzuki sighed. "Either the snake or the dragon I suppose."
"The dragon is very compatible with the rat." Yuji told him. "Now that I think about it…Kazutaka was born in the year of the dragon." He grinned. "How interesting."
Tsuzuki shivered at the thought. "Are you serious?"
"Quite." Yuji nodded. "The dragon is compatible with the rat, the monkey, the snake, and the rooster." He informed them. "Which would mean he is compatible with all of you."
"I'm going to be sick." Terazuma mumbled.
"Now, now, Hajime-san." Yuji sighed. "Kazutaka is a very nice person."
"I don't even know him." Terazuma shrugged. "And who said you could call me Hajime?" He growled.
"Watch your temper, would you rather I call you Kuroneko-sama?" Yuji smirked.
Terazuma's mouth hung open for a moment as the room went silent.
"Well?" Yuji asked.
"What exactly are you getting at, Yuji-san?" Tsuzuki asked calmly.
"Why, whatever do you mean, Asato-chan?" Yuji asked innocently.
"Why would you call Terazuma Kuroneko-sama?" He asked.
"He too reminds me of a cat, and he has black hair, hence, Kuroneko." Yuji told him.
"Forget nicknames, Yuji-san." Tsuzuki told him.
Yuji smiled. "Forgive my rudeness, Hajime-san."
Terazuma grunted something incoherent.
"What about the rest of you? What are your favorite animals in the Zodiac?" Yuji asked.
"I suppose I'd have to say the rooster." Watari shrugged.
"Either the dog or the rat." Tatsumi said calmly.
"I like the lamb and the tiger." Wakaba said cheerfully. "They're so kawaii!"
"The monkey," Saya and Yuma sparkled at Hisoka. "The lamb and the tiger." They said and unison.
"The dog." Shigure beamed.
"The snake and the rat!" Ayame pointed a winning smile at his brother.
"The rat." Yuki shrugged.
"The rabbit!" Momiji smiled.
Ritsu bowed lowly. "GOMEN! I'd have to say the monkey." He apologized dramatically.
Yuji chuckled. "No need to apologize."
"Ah! Gomen!" Ritsu said.
Yuji chuckled again and placed his hand on Ritsu's shoulder. "It's quite all right." He assured. "The monkey suits you. Monkeys are generally very energetic, just like you, Ritsu-san."
Ritsu blushed slightly. "Arigato."
"Kagura-san?" Yuji smiled.
"The boar." She glanced at Kyo. "And the cat."
"Ah! Another cat lover." Yuji smiled at her. "And you young lady?" He asked Rin.
She looked at him. "Horse." She said simply.
"Horses are beautiful creatures, such as yourself." He took her hand and kissed it.
Rin blinked and pulled her hand away. "Horses are also very intelligent animals, therefore are not easily fooled by tricks from anyone or anything. One such horse could trample a man such as yourself." She told him.
Yuji smiled. "I see."
"Since when are you so suave?" Tsuzuki mumbled.
Yuji walked over to Tsuzuki and wrapped his arms around the violet-eyed man. "You're so kawaii, Asato-chan." Yuji told him. "I love my little brother."
"Ah! So do I!" Ayame agreed.
"Yuki is a wonderful student." Yuji told him. "He's very intelligent and gets along wonderfully with his fellow classmates."
"Oh? I had no idea. I only know what 'Gure-kun tells me." Ayame said motioning to Shigure.
"Yuki does excellent work. He's one of my top students. He hasn't missed a single assignment, in fact no one in the Sohma family has missed an assignment yet since I began working as a teacher."
"Even Hatsuharu and Kyo?" Shigure asked.
Yuji nodded. "Their work is exceptional. Yuki, Kyo, and Haru are my top three students." Yuji smiled.
"Is that so." Shigure smiled. "I suppose someone hasn't been telling me everything."
"Is everyone here yet, Shigure-san?" Tohru asked popping her head into the dining room.
"Almost! We're just waiting on Hatori." He told her.
"Well dinner is almost ready." She informed.
"I'm sure it will be simply delicious, Tohru-kun." Yuji smiled.
"Arigato, Sensei." Tohru blushed.
"Hello. Gomen, I didn't mean to hold everyone up." Hatori said coming in the door.
"'Tori-kun!" Ayame cheered.
"Ah! Hatori, it's all right. Dinner isn't even ready yet." Tohru assured him.
"Are you cooking by yourself?" Hatori asked.
"No, Hiro and Kisa are helping me." Tohru explained. "Yuki is helping too."
"All right." Hatori nodded and sat beside Shigure, across from Ayame.
Tohru smiled and ducked back into the kitchen.
"Hatori-san, Momiji-kun tells me you are a doctor?" Yuji asked.
"Hai." Hatori confirmed.
"Do you like your job?"
Hatori nodded.
"So Hatori-san, what's your favorite animal in the Zodiac?"
"Excuse me?" Hatori asked.
"Your favorite animal in the legend of the Chinese Zodiac." Yuji told him.
"The dragon." Hatori told him. "Why do you ask?"
Yuji shrugged. "Just curious. Which reminds me." He stood and walked over to Hisoka. He sat beside the boy and draped an arm over his shoulder, pulling him into half a hug. "You never answered. What's your favorite animal in the Chinese Zodiac?"
'All that evil energy, it's like being hugged by Muraki!' Hisoka's eyes darted over to Tsuzuki who was currently glaring at his brother. "I…the monkey and the dog." He told him.
Yuji smiled. "Good choice."
"Dinner is ready!" Tohru announced as she brought in a plate full of food. Kisa and Hiro followed, both holding plates of food and setting them on the table.
"Do you mind if I help, Tohru-kun?" Yuji asked standing and releasing Hisoka.
"Arigato, Sensei!" Tohru beamed as she led him into the kitchen.
There was a knock on the front door.
"I wonder who that could be. I'll get it." Shigure announced. He stood from his chair and went to the door. His eyes widened slightly at the sight. "H-Hello. Please, come in. We, a, were just about to eat." He bowed slightly and stepped out of the way. "Are you planning on staying for dinner?"
Kureno nodded. "Hai."
Shigure closed the door behind the new guests. "Please follow me." He led them into the dinning room. "It would seem we have a few more guests to add to the table. Tohru-kun, do you think we have enough food?"
"Hai!" Tohru nodded. "I'm glad I made extra." She smiled.
"Ah! More company!" Yuji smiled.
"A-Akito, what are you doing here? I thought you said you were going to stay back at the house?" Hatori asked.
"I would like to meet Yuki's teachers." Akito said calmly.
"Of course." Shigure nodded.
Yuji set the plate of food down on the table and walked over to Akito and Kureno. He smiled and bowed. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Akito-sama. My name is Tsuzuki Yuji, I'm Yuki-kun's mythology teacher." Yuji told him. "Yuki-kun is one of my top students. He really is a pleasure to teach."
"I'm glad to hear that." Akito nodded faintly.
Yuji smiled ecstatically at Akito and Kureno. "Actually all of my Sohma students are a pleasure to teach. In fact, Yuki, Kyo, and Haru are my top students."
"Kyo?" Akito drawled.
In the background, Kyo grunted and slipped into the kitchen.
Yuji nodded. "Kyo-kun is a wonderful student. Now if you'll excuse me, I was helping Tohru-kun serve dinner."
"But you are a guest, correct?" Akito asked.
"Hai. I offered to help her." He explained.
Akito was silent a moment and then nodded his approval.
Yuji smiled at the acceptance and disappeared into the kitchen.
Everyone at the table shifted over a bit as Akito sat at the head of the table in Shigure's seat, Shigure sat beside Hatori and Kureno sat between Ayame and Akito.
"You're a growing boy, you need your nutrition. I won't allow you to skip a meal, at least not while I'm here." Yuji scolded as he escorted Kyo back into the dinning room.
"One meal won't kill me, Sensei." Kyo retorted.
"And I suppose sitting on the roof and catching a cold is less likely to do so?" Yuji countered.
"I do believe he's got you there, Kyo-kun." Shigure grinned.
"It's summer, it's not cold out." Kyo snorted.
"It gets cooler as the sun goes down." Yuji told him.
"So I'll wear a jacket." Kyo grunted.
"I won't let you miss a meal, Kyo-kun." He crossed his arms over his chest and blocked Kyo's exit.
"Fine." Kyo grunted in defeat and sat at the table between Hatsuharu and Yuki.
Yuji smiled down at him and placed his hand on Kyo's head. Kyo looked up curiously. "Arigato."
Kyo grunted in response.
'Child molester'. Tsuzuki's mind growled at him.
'That's a little uncalled for, Asato-chan.'
'You take after your friend Muraki.'
'Which reminds me! I set you two up on a date!'
'You did WHAT? Are you completely insane?'
'He's not honestly as bad as you set him out to be. Kazutaka is a completely rational person.'
'Rational, polite, handsome, generous, and fair, yes. Sane, no!'
'AH-HA! You called him handsome!'
'I did NOT!'
'You did to'!
'Did Not!'
'TO!'
'NOT!'
'Just admit it, Asato-chan!'
Tsuzuki hesitated. 'You did that on purpose so I'd forget what we were arguing about in the first place, didn't you?'
Yuji shrugged innocently and smiled at his brother. "Let's eat! I'm starving and I can't wait to try your delicious food, Tohru-kun!" He grinned at her and seated himself between Hatsuharu and Momiji.
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For reviews I only ask one thing of you. PLease tell me who your guess is for Tsuzuki's secret -Ahem- friend.
You''ll know who it is soon. PROMISE! Arigato!
just incase ur confused 'blah' are thoughts "blah" are things actually being said.
For all you Muraki lovers(such as myself), Muraki will have a part in this later. I love him so much I couldn't make a YNM fic without him!
Disclaimer same as always.
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"Aya-chan, where's Hatori?" Shigure asked after the commotion of greetings and Ayame finally sitting.
"He'll be here soon." Ayame flipped his hair. "He had to take care of a few things back at the main house."
Shigure nodded, knowing it was Akito who was holding him up.
"Ritsu, Hiro, Kisa, Hatsuharu, Kagura and Rin will be here soon." He told his friend.
"Kagura!" Kyo looked surprised.
"Hai! I believe everyone is coming but Kureno." Ayame told him.
"You know Kyo, you remind me a bit of a cat." Yuji chuckled.
"N-Nani?" Kyo asked his eyes widened in shock.
"A cat." Yuji repeated. He shrugged. "I suppose there's just something feline about everything you do."
"T-That's ridiculous." Kyo stuttered.
Yuji smiled. "Perhaps. It's understandable why Yuki-kun calls you 'neko' all the time."
Kyo grunted. "Kuso nezumi."
Yuji stood and placed his hand on Kyo's head. "You should calm down." He smiled warmly. "One of these days your temper is going to get the best of you. You're a good kid and I don't want to see anything bad happen to you. All right?"
Kyo blushed slightly and nodded. "Hai."
"Kyo-kun, do you know the story of the Chinese Zodiac?" Yuji asked.
"Hai. Who doesn't?"
"You were born in the year of the dog, correct?" Yuji asked.
Kyo nodded.
"I myself was born in the year of the rat." He smiled at the snarl on Kyo's face. "Although I like the rat, my favorite animal of the Chinese Zodiac would have to be the cat."
Kyo blinked at him.
"It's probably one of the reasons why you're one of my favorite students, Kyo-kun." Yuji told him. "Because you remind me so much of the cat from the Chinese Zodiac."
"I didn't know anyone liked the cat from the Chinese Zodiac." Kyo told him.
"But of course!" Yuji smiled. "I believe cats are very important. Did you know that cats are the prized pets in Egypt? In fact, they are some of the most important and treasured in animals in many other cultures."
"Really?"
"Hai. In Egypt they are used for several different things. Their main goal is to guard the underworld and such. Some even worshiped cats so much they considered them gods. Cats are strong and powerful in both body and mind, they also have great reflexes." He smiled.
Tsuzuki blinked. 'He's been busy killing and reading all this time. Jeez, we're dead.' "You're so well informed." He said sarcastically.
Yuji smiled. "Arigato. What's you're favorite animal in the Zodiac, Kyo-kun?"
"Hey."
"Ah! Hello, Haru-kun." Yuji smiled at the teen.
"Sensei, these are my other cousins; Hiro, Kisa, Ritsu, Kagura, and Rin."
"Kyo-kun!" Kagura squealed.
Kyo tensed under Yuji's hand upon hearing the girl say his name.
She bounced over toward Kyo, intent on hugging him, when Yuji stepped in her way with a smile. "Hello."
"Hello." She said, now shyly.
"I'm Tsuzuki Yuji. I'm Kyo-kun's mythology. Do you go to school?"
"Sohma Kagura. I go to a woman's college." She told him.
"College? How interesting." He grinned. "Do you like it?"
She nodded. "It's ok."
"Tohru is in the kitchen, Kisa." Yuki said.
"Arigato." The little golden-red haired girl nodded. She disappeared into the kitchen with an annoyed looking little boy following her.
"Haru-kun, how are you?" Yuji asked.
"Fine."
"Ah! Kyo-kun, you didn't answer my question. What's you're favorite animal in the Zodiac?" Yuji asked.
Kyo shrugged. "I think I'd have to agree with you sensei."
"The cat then?" Yuji asked.
"Hai." He nodded.
"What about you, Haru-kun?" Yuji asked.
"Huh?" Haru looked at him blankly for a moment. "I suppose it's a tie between the ox and the rat."
"Asato-chan?" Yuji asked.
Blink. "Nani?"
"What animal is your favorite in the Zodiac?" Yuji asked calmly.
Tsuzuki shrugged. "Never thought about it before."
"Think about it now." Yuji encouraged.
Tsuzuki sighed. "Either the snake or the dragon I suppose."
"The dragon is very compatible with the rat." Yuji told him. "Now that I think about it…Kazutaka was born in the year of the dragon." He grinned. "How interesting."
Tsuzuki shivered at the thought. "Are you serious?"
"Quite." Yuji nodded. "The dragon is compatible with the rat, the monkey, the snake, and the rooster." He informed them. "Which would mean he is compatible with all of you."
"I'm going to be sick." Terazuma mumbled.
"Now, now, Hajime-san." Yuji sighed. "Kazutaka is a very nice person."
"I don't even know him." Terazuma shrugged. "And who said you could call me Hajime?" He growled.
"Watch your temper, would you rather I call you Kuroneko-sama?" Yuji smirked.
Terazuma's mouth hung open for a moment as the room went silent.
"Well?" Yuji asked.
"What exactly are you getting at, Yuji-san?" Tsuzuki asked calmly.
"Why, whatever do you mean, Asato-chan?" Yuji asked innocently.
"Why would you call Terazuma Kuroneko-sama?" He asked.
"He too reminds me of a cat, and he has black hair, hence, Kuroneko." Yuji told him.
"Forget nicknames, Yuji-san." Tsuzuki told him.
Yuji smiled. "Forgive my rudeness, Hajime-san."
Terazuma grunted something incoherent.
"What about the rest of you? What are your favorite animals in the Zodiac?" Yuji asked.
"I suppose I'd have to say the rooster." Watari shrugged.
"Either the dog or the rat." Tatsumi said calmly.
"I like the lamb and the tiger." Wakaba said cheerfully. "They're so kawaii!"
"The monkey," Saya and Yuma sparkled at Hisoka. "The lamb and the tiger." They said and unison.
"The dog." Shigure beamed.
"The snake and the rat!" Ayame pointed a winning smile at his brother.
"The rat." Yuki shrugged.
"The rabbit!" Momiji smiled.
Ritsu bowed lowly. "GOMEN! I'd have to say the monkey." He apologized dramatically.
Yuji chuckled. "No need to apologize."
"Ah! Gomen!" Ritsu said.
Yuji chuckled again and placed his hand on Ritsu's shoulder. "It's quite all right." He assured. "The monkey suits you. Monkeys are generally very energetic, just like you, Ritsu-san."
Ritsu blushed slightly. "Arigato."
"Kagura-san?" Yuji smiled.
"The boar." She glanced at Kyo. "And the cat."
"Ah! Another cat lover." Yuji smiled at her. "And you young lady?" He asked Rin.
She looked at him. "Horse." She said simply.
"Horses are beautiful creatures, such as yourself." He took her hand and kissed it.
Rin blinked and pulled her hand away. "Horses are also very intelligent animals, therefore are not easily fooled by tricks from anyone or anything. One such horse could trample a man such as yourself." She told him.
Yuji smiled. "I see."
"Since when are you so suave?" Tsuzuki mumbled.
Yuji walked over to Tsuzuki and wrapped his arms around the violet-eyed man. "You're so kawaii, Asato-chan." Yuji told him. "I love my little brother."
"Ah! So do I!" Ayame agreed.
"Yuki is a wonderful student." Yuji told him. "He's very intelligent and gets along wonderfully with his fellow classmates."
"Oh? I had no idea. I only know what 'Gure-kun tells me." Ayame said motioning to Shigure.
"Yuki does excellent work. He's one of my top students. He hasn't missed a single assignment, in fact no one in the Sohma family has missed an assignment yet since I began working as a teacher."
"Even Hatsuharu and Kyo?" Shigure asked.
Yuji nodded. "Their work is exceptional. Yuki, Kyo, and Haru are my top three students." Yuji smiled.
"Is that so." Shigure smiled. "I suppose someone hasn't been telling me everything."
"Is everyone here yet, Shigure-san?" Tohru asked popping her head into the dining room.
"Almost! We're just waiting on Hatori." He told her.
"Well dinner is almost ready." She informed.
"I'm sure it will be simply delicious, Tohru-kun." Yuji smiled.
"Arigato, Sensei." Tohru blushed.
"Hello. Gomen, I didn't mean to hold everyone up." Hatori said coming in the door.
"'Tori-kun!" Ayame cheered.
"Ah! Hatori, it's all right. Dinner isn't even ready yet." Tohru assured him.
"Are you cooking by yourself?" Hatori asked.
"No, Hiro and Kisa are helping me." Tohru explained. "Yuki is helping too."
"All right." Hatori nodded and sat beside Shigure, across from Ayame.
Tohru smiled and ducked back into the kitchen.
"Hatori-san, Momiji-kun tells me you are a doctor?" Yuji asked.
"Hai." Hatori confirmed.
"Do you like your job?"
Hatori nodded.
"So Hatori-san, what's your favorite animal in the Zodiac?"
"Excuse me?" Hatori asked.
"Your favorite animal in the legend of the Chinese Zodiac." Yuji told him.
"The dragon." Hatori told him. "Why do you ask?"
Yuji shrugged. "Just curious. Which reminds me." He stood and walked over to Hisoka. He sat beside the boy and draped an arm over his shoulder, pulling him into half a hug. "You never answered. What's your favorite animal in the Chinese Zodiac?"
'All that evil energy, it's like being hugged by Muraki!' Hisoka's eyes darted over to Tsuzuki who was currently glaring at his brother. "I…the monkey and the dog." He told him.
Yuji smiled. "Good choice."
"Dinner is ready!" Tohru announced as she brought in a plate full of food. Kisa and Hiro followed, both holding plates of food and setting them on the table.
"Do you mind if I help, Tohru-kun?" Yuji asked standing and releasing Hisoka.
"Arigato, Sensei!" Tohru beamed as she led him into the kitchen.
There was a knock on the front door.
"I wonder who that could be. I'll get it." Shigure announced. He stood from his chair and went to the door. His eyes widened slightly at the sight. "H-Hello. Please, come in. We, a, were just about to eat." He bowed slightly and stepped out of the way. "Are you planning on staying for dinner?"
Kureno nodded. "Hai."
Shigure closed the door behind the new guests. "Please follow me." He led them into the dinning room. "It would seem we have a few more guests to add to the table. Tohru-kun, do you think we have enough food?"
"Hai!" Tohru nodded. "I'm glad I made extra." She smiled.
"Ah! More company!" Yuji smiled.
"A-Akito, what are you doing here? I thought you said you were going to stay back at the house?" Hatori asked.
"I would like to meet Yuki's teachers." Akito said calmly.
"Of course." Shigure nodded.
Yuji set the plate of food down on the table and walked over to Akito and Kureno. He smiled and bowed. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Akito-sama. My name is Tsuzuki Yuji, I'm Yuki-kun's mythology teacher." Yuji told him. "Yuki-kun is one of my top students. He really is a pleasure to teach."
"I'm glad to hear that." Akito nodded faintly.
Yuji smiled ecstatically at Akito and Kureno. "Actually all of my Sohma students are a pleasure to teach. In fact, Yuki, Kyo, and Haru are my top students."
"Kyo?" Akito drawled.
In the background, Kyo grunted and slipped into the kitchen.
Yuji nodded. "Kyo-kun is a wonderful student. Now if you'll excuse me, I was helping Tohru-kun serve dinner."
"But you are a guest, correct?" Akito asked.
"Hai. I offered to help her." He explained.
Akito was silent a moment and then nodded his approval.
Yuji smiled at the acceptance and disappeared into the kitchen.
Everyone at the table shifted over a bit as Akito sat at the head of the table in Shigure's seat, Shigure sat beside Hatori and Kureno sat between Ayame and Akito.
"You're a growing boy, you need your nutrition. I won't allow you to skip a meal, at least not while I'm here." Yuji scolded as he escorted Kyo back into the dinning room.
"One meal won't kill me, Sensei." Kyo retorted.
"And I suppose sitting on the roof and catching a cold is less likely to do so?" Yuji countered.
"I do believe he's got you there, Kyo-kun." Shigure grinned.
"It's summer, it's not cold out." Kyo snorted.
"It gets cooler as the sun goes down." Yuji told him.
"So I'll wear a jacket." Kyo grunted.
"I won't let you miss a meal, Kyo-kun." He crossed his arms over his chest and blocked Kyo's exit.
"Fine." Kyo grunted in defeat and sat at the table between Hatsuharu and Yuki.
Yuji smiled down at him and placed his hand on Kyo's head. Kyo looked up curiously. "Arigato."
Kyo grunted in response.
'Child molester'. Tsuzuki's mind growled at him.
'That's a little uncalled for, Asato-chan.'
'You take after your friend Muraki.'
'Which reminds me! I set you two up on a date!'
'You did WHAT? Are you completely insane?'
'He's not honestly as bad as you set him out to be. Kazutaka is a completely rational person.'
'Rational, polite, handsome, generous, and fair, yes. Sane, no!'
'AH-HA! You called him handsome!'
'I did NOT!'
'You did to'!
'Did Not!'
'TO!'
'NOT!'
'Just admit it, Asato-chan!'
Tsuzuki hesitated. 'You did that on purpose so I'd forget what we were arguing about in the first place, didn't you?'
Yuji shrugged innocently and smiled at his brother. "Let's eat! I'm starving and I can't wait to try your delicious food, Tohru-kun!" He grinned at her and seated himself between Hatsuharu and Momiji.
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For reviews I only ask one thing of you. PLease tell me who your guess is for Tsuzuki's secret -Ahem- friend.
You''ll know who it is soon. PROMISE! Arigato!