It's been a while since I worked on this… sorry to the people who wanted to see what happened next! *sweat drop* Well, enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT OWN HOST CLUB OR ANYTHING ELSE MENTIONED IN THIS CHAPTER… Does anyone else think this is crazy?

Oh, by the way... most of the bolded words are text messages! And the underlined paragraphs at the end are what Kyoya typed into his computer! (Just wanted to point that out beforehand XD)

Chapter 7

"And now I'm playing the game, and Hikari's bound to have horrible plans…" Kimiko and Akira were at her house, and she was ranting to her friend when they were supposed to be studying.

"Um…Kimiko? You said Hikari," Akira interrupted. "It's Hikaru, remember? Hikari tends to be the one getting the penalty games."

"Okay, Hikaru then! Well, he's going to give me horrible penalty games, and Kaoru's penalty games will just be embarrassing!" Kimiko retorted. "I'm fighting against the both of them! What do I do?"

"Win." Akira was too happy planning for the matchmaking to feel much sympathy for her friend. Plus, they may have been friends, but each enjoyed seeing the other in pain.

"Yes, because I'm sure that's so easy," Kimiko drawled sarcastically. "Beat the twins at a game. Yes, it'll be a breeze!"

"Way to look at the situation optimistically! Oh, hold on, I got a text." Akira pulled out her phone and turned away. She flipped it open, finding a text from Kyoya. She'd managed to get him to exchange numbers after finally convincing him to help out with the matchmaking.

Vampires?

Akira frowned and raised her eyebrows. That was unexpected. What about them?

Are they popular with girls?

Akira chuckled at that, ignoring the other girl's confused look. Kyoya knew a lot about what made girls happy, so he should already know this. Akira suspected he wanted to check with her to test her. Uh…duh! Sexy immortals falling in love with human girls are completely hot! Why?

Kyoya didn't reply after a moment, so Akira began to think that he wasn't going to. "Come on Kimiko, it's time to study."

"Blah. I don't like studying," Kimiko muttered. "There's never anything interesting to study when I actually have to study."

"Well, make it look like you're working," Akira laughed. "You might get interested."

Kimiko muttered something that sounded suspiciously like, "Fat chance."

"At least finish your homework," Akira sighed.

Kimiko groaned. "Can I do some of it, and do the rest at lunch?"

"No."

"Come on!"

"Nope."

"Please!"

"Just get it over with!"

"Akira…"

"Oh, text! Get to work!" Akira dove for the phone she had left by the bed.

"Shouldn't you be working too?"

"I do my homework on a regular basis," Akira replied smugly, opening her phone. "So don't try turning this on me!"

It was Kyoya again. Come to the Host Club tomorrow. Bring Kimiko.

And he was now ordering her around. Akira had a distinct feeling Kyoya expected to be obeyed and wouldn't respond to any of her protests. It was best to do as he said for now, and then bother him in person.

"Hey, we're going to the Host Club tomorrow," Akira said, shoving her phone into her bag with her books. "Kyoya's orders."

"Why do we have to listen to him?" Kimiko was leaning off her bed, looking under it in boredom. "Hey, I've been looking for this hat! When did I shove it under here? We haven't been here for that long!"

"Great, disorganized you found your hat. And we are listening to him because he is helping with the matchmaking and could make things difficult if he tries to stop us," Akira replied, putting her bag on. "I've got to go home. See you tomorrow."

"Wait; don't leave me to study alone!"

Akira pretended to think about it. "Nah, I think I will. While you're at it, make some plans to beat the twins." Akira was still laughing as she closed the door, hearing the pillow hit it behind her.

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The two girls squealed when they opened the doors to Music Room 3, though Kimiko's was much louder. They were being let in earlier than everyone else, so their reactions weren't lost to the boys.

"Aaah! Hunny-sempai, you're so cute! Akira look, he's Ichijou! Oh Mori, you're Kain right?" Kimiko was in total fan girl mode.

"Oh my god! Haruhi, you're Rido! And Tamaki just has to be Aido!"

Akira laughed at her friend. "I'm surprised you haven't looked for your favorite character," she teased.

"You're right!" Kimiko turned to the twins, sighing. "So… um… which one of you is Zero?"

She didn't get an answer. "I'm going to guess then! Kaoru is Ichiru, because he's the more social of the twins in both sets, and Hikari is Zero!"

"Grr…" Kimiko noticed her lapse as Akira and Kaoru burst out laughing.

"Oops! I meant Hikaru is Zero!" Kimiko finally noticed Zero and squealed again. "Squee! Kyoya's Kaname-sempai! Akira, look!"

"I see." Akira was actually just as excited as Kimiko. The hosts actually worked to look like the characters, and even Kyoya was in full costume. Not that Akira was paying much attention to Kyoya, but was much more involved in watching Tamaki and Haruhi. "Whose idea was this?"

"Kaoru brought the manga as an idea," Kyoya replied, momentarily distracting Kimiko from the fact the room looked exactly like Cross Academy, including the trees from the grounds.

"My manga! Kaoru!" The boy dressed as Ichiru Kiryu flinched, the bell in his now silver hair ringing.

"Don't kill me!" He was still scarred from the evil glares and the plans they were sure she had up her sleeve.

Kimiko instead hugged Kaoru around the waist tightly. "Thank you, thank you, thank you for stealing my manga and bringing it here! This is officially the best thing to ever happen to me!"

"Uh…okay…" Kaoru grinned. At least she wasn't trying to kill him, and it was nice she wasn't running away from him and blushing. That was a plus, and this wouldn't leave her suspecting a prank.

Hikaru scowled at the two of them and pulled Kimiko off of Kaoru. For once, she didn't mind and just dashed off to go lecture Haruhi about how she had to act more evil.

"Akira. Here." Kyoya handed Akira a paper bag and pointed to the back room. "Grab Kimiko while you're at it."

"I'm sick of you ordering me around," Akira replied calmly. "What is it you're planning?"

"I'm making helping you with your matchmaking plan worth the club's time," Kyoya smiled kindly. "Or would you prefer I back out?"

Grr… Akira had to admit he was manipulating her quite easily.

Akira looked into the bag and shook her head. "Even if I do this, Kimiko won't ever go for this. She hates clothes like this."

"Like what?" Kimiko popped up next to her. "Oh cool, the Vampire Knight uniforms! I love this design! Cool!"

"Not cool!" Akira hissed. "We don't want to join the Host Club!"

"What are you talking about? Kyoya wouldn't ask us to do that permanently, right?" Kimiko grinned at Kyoya. "He's seen how bad I am with guys, and you just would refuse to do it!"

Kyoya didn't reply, which Kimiko took as agreement. "See? Please Akira, one day! That's all I ask! Just to wear the uniforms! They're cuter than ours!"

Akira had to agree with that. The yellow abominations were horrible, but having to flirt with a bunch of random guys to get to wear a cute uniform would not be worth it. If Kimiko weren't so happy and in awe of the Vampire Knight cosplay, she'd say the same thing.

"Please?" Kimiko looked at Akira pleadingly. "I'll wear the Day Class uniform! And I promise to study and do all my homework for a month without missing a single assignment or a complaint!"

Now Kimiko was trying to bribe her. Well, it wasn't going to work.

"I'll get you as many computer programs you want! And that really cool program you've wanted for months!" That got Akira's attention.

"Just for this one day?"

"Yeah! Just this one!" Kimiko promised, holding the uniforms.

"…Fine." Akira grabbed Kimiko's arm and dragged her off, resisting the urge to smile in excitement.

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Kyoya took advantage of their absence to sit at his computer and type.

I've managed to get the girls involved with the Host Club. There were some difficulties with Akira Asato, but getting even one of them involved meant the other would also join.

Now, if even one of the clients can catch one of the girls fancy, their families' contributions to the Ootori family would increase. Dating and an engagement would be best, but with these girls, managing that feat may be more trouble than its worth.

Especially with Kimiko Sato. Unnoticed by all three involved, the twins are unnaturally protective of the girl, especially Kaoru. It may be a good thing she doesn't notice, because it is unknown how she would react. Finding a boyfriend/fiancée that won't be chased off by the twins will not be an easy feat, even if she could overcome her shyness when she's with one boy.

Akira Asato will also prove difficult. She's much too intelligent to get caught up in any schemes I would create, and she was adamant about not joining the Hosts. If she had not been bribed by Kimiko Sato, things could be in a worse situation. It is already bad enough, seeing as her only concern at the moment is getting Haruhi and Tamaki together.

It is also of my opinion that none of the boys add up mentally to Akira Asato in any other aspect but social standing. Even if they had, she would probably intimidate them and scare them off if they tried to get close.

However, if my plan works, one of the boys they speak to will catch their eyes, and they will end up getting close. Then, the contribution to, and the power of the Ootori family will increase tenfold.

All done! Hope you enjoyed! Also, I am taking requests for the Hosts cosplay, so if you want to see the hosts in any special manga/anime cosplay, tell me in a review! Even if you don't , send a review and tell me what you think! SO REVIEW PLEASE!