With Kukai's help , Amu took Ikuto to her house. Once Ikuto was settled in, Kukai left to change out of his uniform. Ran, Yoru, and Dia tended to Ikuto's wounds, while Amu went upstairs to change her clothes. Once Amu finished changing, she called her mother.
"What's the matter Amu? Why aren't you in school?", Midori asked.
"Part of the high school caught fire, so classes are cancelled for a few days," Amu said, "Also, Ikuto is going to be back in Japan for a little while, but he doesn't have a place to stay. So I was wondering if it would be alright if he stayed in the guest room?"
"You know we don't like you having guests stay overnight while your father and I are away," Midori said. Amu's heart sank. Too bad the Hotori family is having some renovations done on their house, Amu thought, I guess we'll have to think of-.
"But since it's Ikuto-kun, I think I can make an exception. I just won't tell your father right away," Midori said with a giggle.
"Arigatou, Mama! See you when you get back," Amu said, happily.
Just as Amu hung up, the doorbell rang. Amu hurried downstairs to answer it. As she reached the knob, the door flew open and Amu was bombarded with questions from a certain blonde idol.
"Why didn't you tell me he was back? I should have been the first person to know, Amu," demanded an upset Utau.
"It just happened. And- Wait, what are you doing here? I thought you had a recording session today," Amu countered.
"Kukai called me and told me," Utau muttered.
Ran flew up wondering what all the commotion was about. Utau's eyes widened.
"Ran?" was all that came out of her mouth.
"It's a long story," Amu sighed.
"It will have to wait until later, because we are going to be late, Utau," Yukari appeared out of nowhere and pulled Utau out the door.
Amu watched in slight amusement as Yukari dragged Utau all the way to her car. As the car pulled away, the other Guardians showed up.
"Who was that?" Kukai asked. Amu glared at him.
"Utau," she stated.
"Ah, gomen. I just thought she should know her brother was back,"Kukai sweatdropped.
"Especially since he hasn't been in Japan since Yukari-san and Nikaido-sensei's wedding," Tadase added.
"I wasn't planning on coming back for a while either," Ikuto startled the group," But since I'm back, I may as well tell you about what has been happening in Europe."
