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Chapter 41: Karuizawa

After my date last night and after the Host Club left my house, otou-san came home with Ranka-san. He asked about my date and I simply answered that I had a great time.

"That's good you had a fun time. Now I suggest you pack your things for Karuizawa," Otou-san told me as he and Ranka-san were having a drink in the kitchen.

"Eh? How come?" I asked while Haruhi and I were eating ice cream.

"We're leaving tomorrow."

"What about Fuka?"

Otou-san placed down his beer, "She decided that she wanted to spend some time with your okaa-san. That's why, so you won't be bored, I invited Haruhi-chan to come along."

"Really?!" A huge smile was on my face.

"I was going to drop her off early Monday morning before I headed to my staff trip, but sadly they changed the time to tomorrow," Ranka-san began, "Luckily, Kenji-san offered to take her for me. Also, it would be fun if Haruhi got to spend some free time with you before she works at a friend's pension. Ne, Haruhi."

"This is going to be fun, huh, Suna-chan?" Haruhi smiled as she turned to look at me.

"Best summer break ever!"

Arriving at Karuizawa...The Next Day

Otou-san drove the whole way while Haruhi and I rode in the back. We spent most of the drive talking about what we wanted to do while we were there and just taking pictures with the camera I had brought.

"You got a new cell phone, Haruhi?" I took notice as she pulled out said phone.

"Yeah, but it's actually quite bothersome," she said while handing over her red phone.

I opened it and immediately programmed my cell phone number into it. Calling my phone, I immediately saved her phone number to my own.

"How did you get it?" I asked while programming a special ringtone whenever I called her phone.

"Hikaru and Kaoru lent it to me. They were saying something about it only being a 'buddies-only' phone," She explained.

"Those two are something, alright."

We had finally arrived at the pension we were all going to stay at and where Haruhi would be working, part-time. Pension Misuzu was a large, and I mean large house that had both a front and a back yard. The building was white and had a blue roof. We all grabbed our belongings and made our way into the pension.

"Misuzu-san, we're here!" Otou-san called out as he removed the sunglasses that he had on.

Out of nowhere, and I mean literally, a woman appeared in front of us. She was wearing an orange looking dress along with a yellow apron and headband.

"You must be the infamous Kenji-san that Ranka-san was talking about!" Misuzu-san yelled out as she hugged otou-san. "I'm Sonoda Isao, but please call me by my genji name, Misuzu. Ah, this must be your daughter, Setsuna-chan. Oh and look at Haruhi-chan! You both look lovely!"

"Arigato!" We both smiled. Wow, another okama. Never knew I'd be meeting this many of them.

We left our belongings behind the counter since Misuzu-san wanted us to have tea with him before he had to continue working.

"How long have you known Ranka-san, Kenji-san?" Misuzu-san asked while pouring us some tea.

"Since we moved to Bunkyō about a few months ago," Otou-san answered. Wow we have been here for quite a while. "How about yourself?"

"I've known Ranka-san since we use to work together at the okama bar he still works at," Misuzu-san answered.

Suddenly, a cell phone rang. We all looked at our phones to see who it belonged to. It was otou-san's.

"Ah, please excuse me," he said as he got up from his chair and walked away.

"Girls, tell me about yourselves," Misuzu asked after he took a sip of his tea.

"Well, we both go to Ouran Academy. I'm a senior, while Haruhi is a freshman," I began while Haruhi nodded her head.

"We both met at school since Suna-chan and I accidentally bumped into each other while she was looking for the administration office," Haruhi continued.

"And from there we became friends," I ended. I heard a noise from behind and turned to look and saw otou-san with an expression that I just couldn't define. "What's wrong, otou-san?"

"Setsuna, I'm sorry to say this, but I'm afraid we have to head back home. I need to go to the office to help out Yuzuha-san with an important meeting," he smiled apologetically.

"But why?" I exclaimed.

"Kenji-san don't worry," Misuzu-san said. "I can watch over Setsuna-chan here along with Haruhi-chan."

"Please, otou-san!"

He only thought for a few seconds before smiling, "Thank you, Misuzu-san. I truly appreciate it."

Twenty minutes later, I said my goodbyes to otou-san as got into the car and headed back home. He had paid Misuzu-san for the trouble and for the week that I would be staying. Apparently, otou-san and Ranka-san paid half and half so that Haruhi and I could share a room.

It was getting late already and we ate dinner with Misuzu-san.

"Wow this is so good, Misuzu-san," I complimented on the dinner that she made for us.

"Thank you. And please, call me Misuzu-cchi, okay?" he simply said.

Haruhi and I nodded our heads. After dinner, Misuzu-cchi explained to Haruhi the tasks that she would have to do around the pension. She also mentioned to me that if I wanted to help Haruhi, just to let her know beforehand and she would pay me for helping.

The two of us grabbed our belongings and made our way to the room that we were both going to stay in. As we opened the door, we were in awe. The room was quite lovely with two twin sized beds and two dressers that were next to each bed. Each bed had white tapestry over it and light blue covers along with white pillows. There was a bathroom that was opposite the beds. The window was quite huge and we were able to open it. I walked over to the window after placing down the stuff on the bed that I had chosen. Opening the latch, I was excited to see a balcony.

"Look, Haruhi. We have our own balcony!" I said excitedly as I walked out into it.

Haruhi followed from behind and we just stayed quite as we watched the stars from up above. It was such a beautiful sight that I quickly went back to the room to grab my camera so that I could take a quick shot of it. We were out there for about five more minutes until we went back in.

"Well, what are we going to do tomorrow during your break?" I asked Haruhi as I closed the window.

"We can always go look at the shops," Haruhi said while sitting on her bed and pulling out her pajamas.

"That sounds good," I nodded. 'Good thing otou-san left me money so I can buy myself some things.'

We stayed up talking for hours until we decided to go to bed. I was glad I was finally able to have some girl time with Haruhi. This week was going to be awesome.

The first two days of summer break were such fun times. I was learning new ways of how to clean around the house since I was helping Haruhi out. Misuzu-cchi was actually really happy that I was helping around to the point where she would start spinning-about in excitement. Haruhi was able to get various breaks during the day, I think the longest so far was two hours, that we went to look at all the shops. The two of us made lists of things we would like to buy before we left. I'd have to say that this may be the best summer break I've ever had.

Day 3 of Summer Break

I was sitting inside by the piano that Misuzu-cchi had reading The Night Circus when I saw Haruhi pass by with laundry.

"Hey, Haruhi. Need some help hanging that up?" I asked her while putting the book down.

"If you can," Haruhi said while adjusting the basket in her hand. She was wearing some blue jeans that were rolled up right underneath her knee. She had on a red and pink stripped t-shirt and had on a similar apron that Misuzu-cchi wears. There was also a bandana wrapped around her head and pink shoes lined with red.

"Say no more, for I will be glad to help," I told her while placing my book in a safe spot.

We walked to the backyard where we began setting up to hang up the bed sheets. The sun was shining outside and there was a lovely breeze passing by making this what I considered amazing weather. I was glad that I was wearing some dark blue shorts that reached the middle of my thighs along with a yellow tank top and black chucks. We had gotten a lot of them up when I decided to ask her a question about us not telling the Host Club where we were going for break. I mean, I only told Takashi, but I assumed that he probably told Hunny.

"Is it just me, or do you feel slightly bad about not telling the Host Club where we were going for summer break?" I asked her while fixing one of the sheets.

"I feel a bit guilty for not telling anyone in the Host Club about this," she said while bending down to grab the now empty basket, "but I'm sure they don't have that much free time to come bother us here."

"Yeah your probably right," I told her as she reached to where I was at. "The scenery here is beautiful, and the air so fresh. I'm glad it's just us two. We get to have bonding time."

"That's true. Also, in a highland like this, I can make good progress with my studies, while you look into universities that you would want to go to," Haruhi said.

"You, my friend, need to lighten up with studying," I pointed out. "I mean, I'm know how important it is, but you gotta have time to relax and focus on being a teen."

"You're right," she placed down the basket, "this year's summer vacation-"

"Haruhi! Are you alright?! Daddy's here!" The sound of Tamaki's crying voice came out of a speaker. We both looked up to find a helicopter right on top of us.

Sheets began to fly away as we turned to look at each other, "Is going to be the worst summer vacation ever."

Back Inside Pension Misuzu

"My...What a lovely bunch of cute boys!" Misuzu-cchi cheered as we unfortunately brought in the Host Club behind us. "Are you all Haruhi-chan's and Setsuna-chan's acquanintaces?"

"There, there, Haruhi," I patted her back. "Maybe this is some sort of prank or something."

"I wish," Haruhi said.

"A fluttering okama-san..." Tamaki said as he, Hikaru, Kaoru, and Hunny were just looking at Misuzu-cchi.

Tamaki was wearing a elbow length white shirt that had a v-neck and underneath that was a black shirt along with some purple pants. Kaoru was wearing what appears to be a white hooded sleeveless shirt and a black undershirt that too was sleeveless. Hikaru was wearing a blue sleeveless shirt, except for some extra material that went over his shoulders. He had a black sleeveless undershirt as well. The two had on orange pants.

Hunny was wearing a black shirt that had a white collar and a pink rabbit head above his heart with some dark orange pants. In his arms was Usa-chan. Kyoya was wearing khaki pants with a black sleeveless shirt which was underneath a light blue open sleeveless shirt. Takashi was currently wearing a white sleeveless shirt that had three purple strip curving towards his left shoulder and blue jeans that was rolled up to below his knees.

Ah, I love summer attire.

"Just call me Misuzu-cchi, okay?" Boy, Misuzu-cchi was really enjoying having the guys here.

"He used to work with Ranka-san at their bar," Kyoya explained to the rest of the group.

"Why do you know this?" Tamaki exclaimed. Oh look, an angry mark appeared on his head.

"Yeah, really," Haruhi looked away.

"I started running this place two years ago," Misuzu-chan began spinning around as he told his story. "It was my dream, you know? To own a cute pension like this!"

"Well, now we do," I said to myself. Why do I see purple flowers floating about?

"But, why is Haru-chan working here?" Hunny asked as he held Usa-chan.

"Since Ranka-san went on a staff trip, he was worried about Haruhi being all alone, so she's being taken care of here," Kyoya explained.

"What about you, Suna-chan?" Hunny turned towards me.

"I was suppose to come here with Fuka and otou-san, but Fuka decided to spend some time with okaa-san and otou-san was called in for an important meeting," I told him.

"So, why do you know this?!" Tamaki question Kyoya with an irritated face.

"Yeah, really," Haruhi said with sweatdrops on her head.

Kyoya's glasses just gleamed.

"Oh, don't say 'taking care'. This place isn't affluent enough to employ staff yet," Misuzu-cchi stated. "So Haruhi-chan coming here has really helped me a lot. Even Setsuna-chan has been really helpful."

Misuzu-cchi then suddenly grabbed Haruhi and began to semi-swing her around, "She's a really good worker. I feel kind of bad for her since her salary is low. Ah, isn't her apron on her cute? I made it myself."

"On, that, you did a good job, Misuzu-cchi!" Tamaki gave him a thumbs up. So did the others, except Kyoya.

"Well, I'm going to head outside and enjoy the day. Come on, Haruhi," I smiled and darted out of the room while dragging Haruhi along.

Unfortunately, the Host Club followed us out and out of nowhere, two tables were set up that had cups and a pitcher of tea waiting. Haruhi took a seat and right when I was about to sit next to her, Hikaru just came and took my spot. I was about to move towards the next seat, but Kaoru decided to sit next to his brother. I turned to look and Hunny was already occupying the last seat. At the other table, Kyoya had already made himself comfy.

I simply sighed and made my way to stand behind Haruhi when I felt something drape over my shoulders. Looking up, I found Takashi smiling down at me.

"I missed you," he said as he lowered himself and pressed his lips against my cheek.

"I missed you too," I smiled.

"A part-time job, eh?" Kaoru stated. By now, tea had been served to those who were sitting on the chairs. Tamaki disappeared into the bushes since he was in one of those "depressed" states.

"So that's why you refused a trip to Bali with us," Hikaru realized.

"We asked you to come to Switzerland with us too," Hunny mentioned.

"Yeah," Takashi simply said.

I remember that Takashi did mention to me once before we went on summer vacation that he wanted me to come along with him to Switzerland. Sadly, I had to decline since I knew I was going to have plans with the family. Look how that turned out. I could have been in Switzerland by now.

"Well, I don't have a passport," Haruhi reminded them.

"Which is why I put forth the idea of using one of my resorts for a cheap price," Kyoya stated.

Rustling was then heard in the bushes and out came Tamaki, covered in leaves and angry marks on his head, "Why have you all asked Haruhi out in private like that? What about Setsuna-senpai? So it's fine if you guys all get to have fun? So you all don't have any sense of solidarity?"

Oh my gosh, how dramatic of him.

"I, as club chairman, worked very hard every day to come up with plans on how we could all have fun together..."

"You turned off your cell phone, right?" Hikaru turned to look at Haruhi, ignoring Tamaki completely.

"You can't do that," Kaoru told her.

"But it's bothersome," Haruhi flat out said.

"Huh?" Tamaki looked up.

Cell Phone?

Ignoring the current conversation, I turned to look at Takashi and just snuggled in closer to him. Though I was trying to focus more on Takashi since I hadn't seen him in three days, I could help but hear one word: buddy.

'Are they talking about that stupid "buddies only" thingy?' I thought with a sweatdrop.

"Anyway, can you all please go home?" Haruhi bluntly said to them. "I'm going to have to meet you guys every day again once the new semester begins. Everyone has the right to spend their holidays however they want, right?"

"Academy Rules, Item Nine," I suddenly heard Kyoya speak. "'A student is forbidden to take on part-time jobs.'"

"Eh? Um...Really?" Oh Haruhi.

"You actually brought the Academy rules with you?" I questioned.

"Did you know?" Hikaru started instigating, "That person is doing part-time work without the school's permission."

"My, what a courageous person," mocked Kaoru.

Hunny suddenly jumped onto Takashi's back and handed him a tour guide booklet about Karuizawa. Kyoya joined the three of us, adjusting his glasses and looked at the booklet.

"Coming to Karuizawa on occasion to escape the heat is a pretty good idea," Hunny spoke aloud.

"We're tired of foreign countries, too," Kyoya brought up.

"Oh really?" I turned to look at him.

He simply gave me a smirk before looking back at the book.

"Indeed, everyone has the right to spend their holidays however they want," Tamaki said, bringing back what Haruhi stated earlier. "Therefore, you have no right to stop us. We shall be staying at the pension as VIP guests then."

"N-Noo!" Haruhi fell to the ground in despair.

I looked down sadly at Haruhi. Poor girl just wanted a getaway. From the corner of my eye, I noticed Tamaki acting odd. Once I get a proper look, the man was on fire and had a perverted smile. Jeez.

Tamaki Innermind Theatre in Karuizawa

"Splendid!"

"Umm...Senpai?" Haruhi called out to the teen.

"Ignore him, Haruhi," I told the girl.

Just then, Misuzu-cchi came outside to check on how we were doing. Tamaki then suddenly stated that they would all like to stay at the pension.

"I'm sorry. I'd love to let all of you stay, but there's only one guest room left," Misuzu-cchi told us.

"Just one room?" Tamaki was silent for a few seconds, before saying, "Then, I, as club chairman, shall represent the club and-"

"Tama-chan, that's cheap," Hunny said with teary eyes and a now upset looking Usa-chan.

Seriously how does that rabbit change its emotions.

"So it's fine if you get to have the fun?" Hikaru said as he and Kaoru were now on the floor staring at Tamaki. "So you don't have any sense of solidarity?"

Kaoru also mocked him, "I wonder who was the one complaining about that just a moment ago."

All of a sudden, a noise that sounded like a pop was heard. Hikaru and Kaoru both stood up and grinned at one another. This is not going to be good.

"I'm a cheap person?" Tamaki was now questioning himself. "I'm someone that's fine with keeping all the fun to himself?"

Ignoring him, I turned to Takashi since I was now finally able to talk to him in private since Hunny got off him and Kyoya went to drink his tea, "How has your break been?"

"Good so far. How have you been enjoying yourself here?" He asked giving me a smile.

"I love it here," I smiled. "It's been really relaxing, even though I've been helping Haruhi around here."

"Were you surprised to see us?"

I laughed, "I don't think surprise is the right word to use in this situation. I was shocked, I can tell you that."

"Interesting! Good, good! Let's go with that proposal!" I heard Misuzu-cchi shout. "Yes, of the refreshing kid that I choose stays here as a guest, then the popularity of this pension will rise, as well. No doubt about it!"

Managerial Mode

"We look forward to working!" The Twins shouted.

"Work very hard, then! I won't be treating you as a guest until I make my decision."

I turned to look at Haruhi and we both had the same idea in our heads.

Summer Vacation - Summer UnVacation

"How fun," we both said.