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Chapter 2

You and I Are the Same

Okay, so back to the present. Hitomi did get her share of profit from her ideas. Kyoya was certainly reluctant to give her a piece of it, just as he was reluctant to attend the Itachi dance party. His father had come to him a month ago with the invitation in his hand.

"The Itachi family has invited us to a party at their mansion. Other important figures will attend as well. Your friends from school shall also be there since they are also important allies and enemies to the Itachi businesses." He said.

"I understand. It will be to our advantage to make an appearance." Kyoya added.

"Correct."

At the party, Kyoya would have been bored if he did not converse with Tamaki and the Hitachiin twins. It was not a surprise to find the twins there. Hitomi's mother was the President of Hitachiin International. Tamaki's family was one of the seven greatest families in Japan so it would not a surprise to see him there either. Mori and Hunny were there as well.

Kyoya was able to meet Mr. Itachi, the head of many rivaling organizations as well as Hitomi's older sister Inari Itachi. He wanted to avoid Hitomi that night, but he was bound to be a gentleman and gain her as a mutual acquaintance. He could tell that she wanted the same thing, but that all they wanted to be…a connection. The first step to becoming mutual acquaintances was to be friendly, no matter what the terms were.

Hitomi watched Kyoya with her dark blue eyes as he walked up to her. He extended his hand to her and asked, "Miss Itachi, would you please do me the honor of dancing with me for this song?"

She smiled softly at him ('Another empty smile of hers?' Kyoya thought.). She graciously took his hand and replied, "I would love to."

They proceeded into a waltz on the ballroom floor along with the other couples. Their smiles were merely just for appearances.

"I don't need to take a guess." Hitomi replied as she danced. "You want to befriend me for the sake of connection."

"I would say the same for you." Kyoya added.

"Of course. I was right about you when we first met." She replied. "You and I are the same."

"Ha, that's a lie. You knew me before we even met. I theorize that you researched me and several other great families before transferring to Ouran."

"…Yes, I did. I'm sure you researched me before my arrival."

"Then I guess we are even."

"…I still stand by what I said about you and I being the same." She commented.

"Amuse me and explain why. Of course, I already know what you are going to say." Kyoya said as he led Hitomi into a faster dance as the song picked up pace.

"You and I have the least chance of inheriting our fathers' businesses because we are the youngest." Hitomi began. "We both have to work hard to be the best in our class and talented enough to prove that we can surpass our older brothers and sister."

"I don't understand. Why would you have to work hard to prove yourself? It is simple for you. Miss Inari would take over either your mother or father's position then you take the other job."

"You're wrong, Kyoya. Which job do you think is the best one? My father's of course. My father said that only his most talented daughter would be able to become the next heir. I intend to prove myself that my abilities surpass my sister's in every way." Hitomi explained coolly.

"Then we both certainly are an ambitious pair." Kyoya commented quietly.

She chuckled lightly. "Yes, we are. You must admit that this is the most exciting game ever."

"Naturally."

Across the room, the Heads of the Itachi and Ohtori family were conversing.

"Those two make a fine pair." Itachi Seiko commented casually.

"My youngest son and your youngest daughter?" Ohtori Yoshio asked.

"Yes."

"Hmph. They have much in common." Yoshio said.

"Yes. It is merely if they have the brains and the talent that they may succeed us." Seiko answered. "Do you believe Kyoya has what it takes to be the head of the Ohtori family?"

"He has talent, but how he can unlock it is the question. I look forward to the day he shows that talent to me, and if he does not…I will be very disappointed."

"Perhaps you are being to hard on him."

"Perhaps you are getting soft in your old age, Seiko." Yoshio deemed.

"Now, I wonder how that could be true. I am only two years younger than you."

"…"

Seiko gave a hearty laugh.

"Don't take offense to it, Yoshio!" He exclaimed.

"… No need to worry, Seiko. I didn't."

"I got a splendid idea, which you might find interesting."

"Such as?"

"Perchance that Kyoya and Hitomi are the key to the other's talent."

Yoshio simply stared at him with a look of understanding.

Ha! Second chapter in the same day the first one is published. So good! xD Actually, I was just taking a break from studying for finals so I decided to get to the computer and start typing. I'm so excited and dedicated to this right now! I should finish up before my love for this fic dies out. Oh right, another thing...I recieved a review alert from someone, but it was anonymous. You didn't leave an email address, so I can't reply back to the review you left. Therefore, I have to do it this way:

Don't worry about offending me. I made Hitomi like a snob intentionally. I had pictured Hitomi to be mean and aggressive, really. That will be explained next chapter. Stay tuned and review!