Moon: I forgot to mention this at the beginning of the story, but Fine and Rein's relationship isn't going to be improving that much until maybe 10 chapters? I'm sorry if people were looking forward to that happening soon, but it'll all a part of the plot. I hope that you're all enjoying this story, I don't own FushigiBoshi No Futago Hime.

Rein's POV

"We really brought a lot. Good thing you can with us Onii-san," Altezza said. "Now then, we should get going, it's going to be dark in about 2 hours so, we need to hurry back."

"Now that I think about it. Where exactly do you two live?" I asked handing one of my shopping bags to Bright-san. "If it's heavy for you, then just say so and I'll carry it myself."

"No, don't worry, it's not that heavy at all. Besides, I'm used to it," Bright-san said. 'Used to it?' How many times has Altezza taken Bright-san shopping? And how much has she made him carry? I'm honestly afraid to know. But it's a little strange... how can Altezza afford so many things and not care about the price too much? Don't her parents get upset when she spends too much?

When we got to their house, I was in complete and utter shock. What...What a big and fancy house? "A-A-A-Altezza, are you an ojou-sama or something?" It could explain how she was able to afford all of those nice things... but it's too much of a shock.

"Hmm... I guess. Our parents own a company that mines jewels and makes jewelry," she explained. Wow... I don't know what to say about that. "Anyways, should we go in?" The inside of the house was really pretty too. I think I saw a couple of maids... How is it that I've never known this about them until now? Well, the clothes that Altezza wears for dance practice are always simple and I could find them anywhere and they never really have anything out reach for any of the ordinary for normal students... so it does make sense, that I wouldn't figure out... but it still bugs me a little.

"Ojou-sama, Bocchama, welcome home," one of the maids said as all of them bowed. "And this young lady is?"

"This is our friend, Taiyou Rein. She and I will be in my room, please call us when it's dinner," Altezza said, as Bright-san handed the maids the bags. "And please put these in my room."

"Understood. Then please enjoy your stay here, young mistress," the maids said bowing again at the same time. This is kind of creepy, but amazing at the same time.

Everything was so sparkly and expensive, what's the company name anyways? I've seen the emblem somewhere before though... Even Altezza's room was beautiful, big, and amazing . There was even a balcony. But even with all of these beautiful things everywhere, something just felt missing. Then I realized it."Altezza, where are your parents? They have to be here somewhere."

"They're both working. Father's in Switzerland and Mother's in France, I think." Eh? "They're almost never here. The only day that they can come is Christmas, but we hear from them a lot, so it's okay," she said, noticing my expression. "Anyways, let's get started. We need to finish making that belt before tonight."

"Okay." I didn't know that either. How can I be considered their friend when I barely know anything about them? I didn't know that they were rich, or that they barely see their parents. Mom and Dad are busy but Fine and I see them at least a couple months every year.

"Rein, be careful. The pliers are too close to your fingers," Altezza said. Oh! She's right.

"Thanks. It's suppose to be this long right," I asked before I cut the thin metal. Okay, I have to focus, or else I'll hurt myself. Maybe if I just focus on this, I can stop thinking about the things that are bothering me. Focus...

"Rein," she said causing me to stop. "You know, I used to go to a really fancy private middle school last year, but at the end of the year, Onii-san and I decided that we hated it there. Everyone cared about making connections and getting people richer than them to befriend them, everything was always about money. I really hated that. We managed to convince our parents to let us go to this school and no one knew that we were the young Ojou-sama and Bouchama, we're happy here, because we have a friend like you Rein."

"Really?" I asked wondering if she was just saying that. But if I know one thing about Altezza, it's that she always says everything for a reason.

"Yep. Now here," she said handing me a long silver necklace with a pretty blue rose made out of jewels. "It's to commemorate our friendship."

It looks absolutely amazing! It's not too much, but it's also not too simple. I can put this with a bunch of outfits. I've never seen anything like this before, Altezza really has talent for making jewelry! "It's so pretty! And it looks really expensive, are you absolutely sure that I can have this?"

"Don't worry too much about it. I made it from scraps of larger gemstones, and it was pretty easy to make. Don't worry about it too much," she said. "Besides, later you can repay me by helping me make my design."

"Ara? Altezza, does that mean that you don't know how to sew?" I asked. She did raise her hand saying that she did know though...

"Well... it's not like I don't know I'm just not that good at it and I always end up pricking my finger and I always mess up the thread on the sewing machine somehow...," she said, blushing red from embarrassment. "I just need you to show me how to sew the hard parts like the stitching on the vest." I starting laughing a little, who knew Altezza had a side like this to her? "It's not that funny!"

"I'm sorry. Don't worry I'll help you out," I said smiling at her. Soon I finished the belt and the next two hours passed by quickly and happily. Then somehow Bright ended up walking me home. "I'm really sorry for the inconvenience. I could have just walked home myself, I know all of the roads during night."

"It's alright, I can't let a girl go home by herself after all."

When we got to my house, I said,"Thanks so much I had a lot of fun today."

"So did I and Altezza. Ever since we became friends with you, it's been a lot of fun, everyday. Thank you Rein," Bright-san said, smiling as he handed me my shopping bags. I could feel my heart thump. Such a charming smile... "Well, goodnight."

"Goodnight," I said with my cheeks warm. It's the same with me too, Bright-san. Today, I had so much fun, the most fun that I've ever had in a long time, but there's something that I'm curious, what was with my sudden heartbeat?