What's up everyone? -kitty smile- I'm so pleased that three people sent in bios for their own character to be added. That's a lot! (By my standards, anyways) It's so heart-warming to know that people actually read the author/authoress's notes! Now reviews!
keia mizuki: Lol! Yes, Nokoru is kawaii!
x.fiddlesticks.x: Thanks for submitting a character bio! And yes, I agree. Finding a non-yaoi Clamp is difficult now. I guess...people just find it appealing! -sweatdrops- I'm not one of those people though.
Penguins love ninjas: I really appreciate the character bio application. I don't, however, appreciate the immature review you left me with. I'm sorry, but I don't like yaoi. Please don't press me to make it yaoi, because it's not going to happen anytime soon.
Koji Jaganshi: Heh, like I said before, I'm in high school now, and I don't have as much time as I used to. I'll try though!
Over Rated: Thanks for submitting a character bio! When you say your character's name is in Japanese style, you mean that the last name is first, and the first name is last, right? So it would really be Hitori Sania? Or would it still be Sania Hitori? -sweatdrops- Please tell me in your next review.
Firechic240: Whee! I'm glad you reviewed, and I'm sorry! -cries- I'm busy! Besides...-whispers- I'm thinking of changing the plot of that story, but I'm not sure if I should...
-yawns- Clamp doesn't belong to me, duh... I can't decide when I should add in the submitted characters...maybe the chapter after next? Or is that too soon? Give me an idea of how soon you want it! I've already eliminated one submitted character out of the three. That would be Robin, Penguins love ninjas' character, because there wasn't a bio for the character. Sorry Penguin, but how would I be able to put Robin in my story without her own life's story? As for the other two, maybe I'll choose one to be Suoh's girlfriend and keep the other one in as another character... I don't know.
Anyways, three votes to keep it Utako and Akira. -laughs- They are really a cute couple, although I haven't read the 20 Mensou series (Did I spell that right?). Could someone tell me what Utako's personality is? Having not read the 20 Mensou series, it puts me at a disadvantage when I'm typing up Utako's dialouge. Is she shy around Akira? Bold? Does she treat him as a friend on the outside but crushes on him on the inside? Give me some clues! She rarely came up in the Clamp School Detectives series. Only twice, I believe. Anything is helpful.
This chapter I'm introducing the Inner Chibis. They're kind of like the characters' inner thoughts expressed in the form of a more outspoken and bold chibi. It's not much of an appearance, but I hope all of you can imagine them. I have a really cute image of Chibi Nokoru in my head! -squeals- At any rate, enjoy the chapter!
Nokoru FanGirl! - Speaking
Nokoru FanGirl! - Thinking
Nokoru FanGirl! - Inner Chibi Speaking
THE UNDERSTUDIES-CHAPTER FOUR: MARSHMALLOW SWEETNESS(WEDNESDAY)
It was getting a bit cold outside, what with winter nearing with each day. Nokoru, in the spirit of the season, was taping paper snowflakes to the windows and placing cotton ball snowmen on top of the fireplace mantle. All of the fore-mentioned decorations were given to him by numerous females in the kindergarden grade, who were making winter decorations for their own houses. Aki happily assisted him, while Suoh answered phone calls from their higher ups and Akira busied himself making hot chocolate.
"Good news," Suoh said as he hung up. "We've been okay'd on our Christmas play. It's set for the 24th."
"That leaves about three weeks for auditions, set up, and practice," mused Akira. "Do you think we can pull it off?"
"I'm sure we can," Nokoru assured them. "Utako-san made such a heart-warming script." The blonde turned from his decorating and looked mischievously at Akira, who, in one second, had turned beet red. "She said that it was inspired by a wonderful friend of hers." Beside him, Aki laughed softly and stuck a piece of tape on his nose. He retaliated by taping a snowflake to her forehead.
Suoh chuckled from his desk. "She's been calling lately, Ijyuin, asking for you." Akira turned a deeper shade of red.
"Eh...um...that is...she's been wanting to find out how to make my sugar cookies!"
"And she's hoping for extra sugar with the cookies," Aki giggled. Akira stammered more, then mumbled that he was going to get marshmallows for the hot chocolate. After he left, Suoh, Nokoru and Aki looked at each other and laughed.
"The way they act around each other is so cute," cooed the female. "Young love!" Nokoru smiled at her and took her hand, spinning her around, and then lowering her into a dip. Aki giggled madly. "Nokoru-kun!" she squealed. "Don't let me fall!"
"Of course not, koibito," he smiled. "I'd never let you fall." Aki blushed a pink color, and Suoh coughed, embarrassed at the way his superior was acting. "Geez, quit it will you?" he muttered. Nokoru and Aki laughed.
MEANWHILE...IN THE KITCHEN
Akira sighed as he pulled a bag of marshmallows out of the kitchen pantry. He was a normal visitor here, and was allowed anything he needed, but right now, he needed a way to ask Utako out to the Winter Formal. It was a week away, and...and...he was just too shy! He wasn't anything like the Chairman. The Chairman was open with his feelings, and could probably ask Mitsui-senpai to the Winter Formal in about five seconds without batting an eye. No, make that two seconds.
"Akira-kun?" Akira jumped when he heard the feminine voice in his ear. Utako Okawa smiled sweetly at him. "Marshmallows? Are you preparing to make something, Akira-kun?"
Akira immediately turned a light shade of pink. "I-I wanted to get some for the hot chocolate I made for the Chairman, Takamura-senpai and Mitsui-senpai."
"Oh! Aki-chan is Imonoyama-sama's new understudy, ne? May I come visit?" Utako's eyes sparkled with all of the things she would discuss with her friend. Akira rubbed the back of his head with his hand, smiling and still blushing.
"Sure, Utako-chan. Let's go, shall we?" Utako nodded happily, and they set off back to the Class Board Room.
"Ne...Utako-chan? Are you going to the Winter Formal?" Akira asked slowly, trying to build up courage to ask the kindergardener to the dance.
"The Winter Formal? I don't know. I don't have anyone to go with."
Inner Chibi Akira: YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
"Oh? I'm sure you'll find someone, Utako-chan. You're too cute to-"
Inner Chibi Akira: Oh my gosh. WHAT DID I JUST SAY?
Akira turned tomato red. Utako looked at him, blinking. "Pardon me?" she said politely. "I'm sorry, Akira-kun, I didn't hear you." Akira sighed in relief, then shook his head. "It's nothing."
Utako shrugged, then stopped when she noticed she was at the front of the Class Board Room. Akira hurriedly opened the door for her, and she smiled brightly at him. "You're such a gentleman!" she giggled, and trotted in. Akira stood for a moment, steaming in his embarrassment, before following her.
"You're back, Akira! And you brought a guest!" Nokoru laughed and ushered Utako in to sit on the couch. Aki came over and hugged the girl.
"Utako-chan! What brings you here?"
"Well, I was just getting some sugar from the kitchen when I saw Akira-kun! He said he was getting marshmallows for your hot chocolate. So I decided to come visit. I hope I'm not intruding."
"Not at all!" Nokoru laughed, waving his hand. "A young lady such as yourself is always welcomed in here. Akira, how about bringing Utako-san a cup of your delicious hot chocolate?"
"H-Hai!" Akira scurried off to the serving cart. Utako and Aki looked at each other and giggled merrily.
"Ne, ne, Aki-chan," Utako whispered in a bubbly voice. "Akira-kun said I looked cute!"
"Hontou ni?" Aki whispered back. "I can just imagine him saying that!"
The two girls giggled again. Akira came over and presented the younger girl with a cup of hot chocolate, his face a dark red. "Here, Utako-chan."
"Arigato! It's just what I need on a day like this." Utako took a long sip out of the cup. "Mmmm..." Akira blushed a darker red (if that was possible) and shuffled back to his desk. His higher ups all smiled at each other.
"Suoh, do you have someone to go to the dance?" Nokoru asked behind his fan, which declared 'Who's the lucky lady?'. Suoh shook his head.
"No. Not yet." Unfazed by the blond's question, the boy ninja continued filing.
"But Suoh, you have to go to this dance with someone." Now the fan said 'It's required!'
"I know, I know." Suoh sighed. "I'm more concerned with the Tournement. After it's done I'll worry about finding someone to go to the dance with."
"It's not good to procrastinate!"
"Do you have someone to take?" countered Suoh.
"Of course!" Nokoru waved his hand airily. "Aki-chan is going with me. I asked a day ago."
Utako giggled, nudging her friend in the side. Aki blushed a light pink.
"What about you, Akira? Do you have someone to take?"
Akira shook his head. "Not yet..." He sighed deeply as he moved papers around his desk. Suoh and Nokoru looked at each other worriedly. The whole board room went quiet at his statement.
"Well cheer up Akira-kun!" cried Aki, nearly making the others jump out of their skin. "I'm sure you'll be able to ask someone soon."
"I hope so..." Akira sighed again and stood up, a few folders in hand. "I need to get these delivered. I'll be back." And with that, he walked out.
"He'll come around Okawa-san," Suoh said suddenly. "He's just nervous."
"I know." Utako smiled. "I'll wait for him."
Eh...that's a pretty short chapter...I'm sorry! -cries- That was my pathetic attempt at the worshipped fluff. -raspberries- When I read other people's it seems so easy, but when I try putting it in my own stories, it seems like crap. Is that how other author/authoress' feel like? -sighs- Anyways, review onegai! It'd make me happy! -giggles- Don't forget to vote!
