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Chapter 14: The day of the final exam or O.O HONOLULU!

The night before the final exam…

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Himeko: oohh…my brain is fried. I can't believe there were THAT many people taking the first exam.

Shinobu (walking in): So, how did everyone do?

Peter: Pretty good. I got 99 and Himeko got 91.

Shinobu: That high! Your studies with each other must be paying off.

Brandon walks in with a huge amount of food.

Shinobu: o.o What's all that for?

Brandon: The possibility of a congratulation dinner for tomorrow is high, so I figured I'd get the food for tomorrow.

Shinobu: Okay…Oh, and how did you do on the Center exam, Brandon?

Brandon: …I got 98.

Shinobu: Wow, that's a big coincidence…

Brandon: How so?

Shinobu pauses for a moment, then explains.

Shinobu: Well, that's the same score I got when I took the Center exam.

By that time, Su, Kaoru, and Kitsune had come down.

Kitsune: Wow! You two have quite a lot in common. Both of you cook great food, both of you have admired Keitaro, and now the same score!

Brandon: Heh, give me a break, Konno-san. She's already a sophomore. Shinobu-san's way ahead of me, even if I'm stalked by anime fan-girls. O.o

Kitsune veinpops, as once again Brandon has called her "Konno-san".

Shinobu walks up to Brandon and kisses him on the cheek, making him blush heavily.

Shinobu: Break a leg. And stop with "Shinobu-san". Just call me Shinobu. Goodnight everyone.

As Shinobu walks upstairs, Su begins to pout.

Su: -.- Damn! I wanted to kiss him…

Brandon: O.O (he just shakes his head and heads back to his room)

Kitsune: Hehe…apparently he's quite the ladies' man. Maybe I should start going after him too.

Peter: Great. My brother's got himself at least two potential girlfriends, while I have squat. I'm taking a hunger strike! No, even better! I'm gonna go out with Ema!

Meanwhile, since the moment Shinobu kissed Brandon, Kaoru has been just standing. She could not believe what she saw.

Kaoru (thinking to herself): Ohhh…why Brandon-sama? Just as I get closer with him all these weeks of training, this happens! Auu…I need something to eat. If only I had a bigger chest…

Su, noticing Kaoru wasn't doing anything, sidled up to her and nosily said: Looks like something is the matter. (complete sly cat face at this point) Does Kaoru want a date with Brandon?

Kaoru snaps to her senses, goes beet red, and panics.

Kaoru: Kyah! N-n-n-nothing! Just going to walk around, nothing is bothering me!

Kitsune: Oho! Does little Kaoru have a crush on Brandon?

If Kaoru got any redder, her face would be the same color as a cooked lobster.

Kaoru: …..yes.

Su: How about this, then. We hook you up with Brandon, and I'll get you something that you can give to him?

Kitsune: Oho…Su, that sounds so kinky! You're so naughty!

Su: I was gonna give her a makeover and some lipstick. Get your head out of the gutter…

Kitsune: (pouts) Aw, you've lost your edge! (walks upstairs)

Su: (whispering to Kaoru) Don't worry. I'll make you some perfume that'll put him under your control!

Kaoru: No! NO! Just a date will be more than enough for me!

Su: Okay. I'll see ya tomorrow.

Kaoru, meanwhile, began to have naughty thoughts about what she might do if she had control over Brandon.

Kaoru: (shaking her head) No, no, NO! I won't do that!

The day of the exams…

Shinobu: Good luck, Brandon!

Su: Kick some ass!

Motoko: (sweatdropping from Su's statement) Do your best, Himeko.

Ema and Kanako: Adara! Peter! Wipe the floor with them!

Peter: Where were you last night, Adara? You missed some funny stuff.

Adara: I went to the library. I got this…

She pulls out a hentai manga.

Peter. O.o You and me are gonna get along just fine. 

Adara blushes slightly.

Himeko: (to Brandon) Umm…can I ask you something, Brandon-san?

Brandon: Yes?

Himeko: After this, could you and Motoko train me? I mean, the kind of training that you've given Shinobu and Kaoru?

Brandon: (grins a little) Sure, no problem. But, hasn't Motoko done some of that with you?

Himeko: Just some self-defense. I couldn't do a thing to Yami Shinobu, though. The thing is, I think someone is stalking me when I'm with my friends. It gets me nervous. I think it- nevermind.

Brandon: Mmhmm. I'll talk with Motoko about it. I'm sure she'll understand.

Himeko: Gomen

At the finals they each took their seats and began.

Two hours later…

Brandon: Whew, now we wait till tomorrow.

Peter: I'm certain you and I have gotten in. Himeko has a good chance, too.

Adara: I've gotten in…

Brandon & Peter: o.o How do you know?

Adara:…I'm Kaolla-san's cousin.

Himeko comes out: Geeehh, I think I just made it.

Just then, Brandon's cell phone rings.

Brandon: Hello?

Dark voice: We know she's told you.

Brandon: Eh? Who are you?

D. Voice: Do not put up any resistance. We will have the girl.

Brandon glances at Himeko, then whispers: Let me guess, you have armed men after us.

D. Voice:…Yes. We will have Himeko. If you try to stop us, we will slaughter your friends.

Brandon's pupils dilate: Don't you dare touch anyone at Hinata House.

The voice hangs up. A second later, Brandon gets a call from Keitaro.

Brandon: Keitaro-sempai?

Keitaro: Listen, I know someone just called threatening to hurt everybody at Hinata House. I've bought tickets for everyone to Honolulu. Only tell Himeko and whoever's with you currently, as well as Motoko. The plane leaves five days from today. These guys will be there the night after. Don't leave anyone behind!

Keitaro hangs up.

Himeko: What did Keitaro say?

Brandon pauses, then responds: Somebody's after you, Himeko. Keitaro sent us tickets. Pack your bags, we're going to Honolulu.

HAHAAAA! I didn't tell you the circumstances of their trip! Any way, why hasn't anyone voted yet? Dammit, send in your votes! I want to hear your opinion on who's your favorite character! Anyway, that's all for this chapter. Be sure to read and review!