Rein's POV

For Bright-san's birthday, I just have to get him a present, since he's helped me out a few times by walking me home and some other things. I want to give him something more meaningful than a store brought gift, so maybe I should hand make it. I wonder what would be good? I can't knit, so a scarf's out of the question. I guess a jacket would be good.

Okay, so a jacket... how do I make a jacket in less than 5 days? Well, I can't think of anything else to give to Bright-san... so the first thing that I need to do is the design. I think that a simple raincoat like one is good. A simple, cream colored one that's long with soft fabric and buttons. The rainy season's coming pretty soon, so I think it'll work and it'll work in winter too. I've got it!

But... in order to make the patterns, I need to know his sizes don't I? Altezza should know. I decided to call her. "Hello, this is Ojou-sama's cellular device, who is this and how may I assist you?"

"Um... Can I speak to Altezza?" Probably one of the maids that I saw last time, but there were a lot and I never did catch anyone of their names. "I have to ask her something. It's okay if she's busy though, I can call later if now's a bad time."

"Not at all, Ojou-sama was actually going to call you after she is finished getting fitted for a dress. It is hard to get all the necessary measurements in a little amount of time, but she should be done soon. So please wait a few more minutes."

"Okay," I said. But I would think that if Altezza would buy a dress... she would just use one that she brought with me last time. It would be easier, but maybe it's because she wants to get a special dress maybe? That sounds right. "What kind of dress is it?"

"It's for Bouchama's birthday party. A first class designer will be making it with high quality fabric. Of course this is normal," she informed. As expected for this to be normal for Altezza.

"I see. Um..." I kind of want to ask more, but should I? Or would it be considered rude? I really want to know more though! But then how when I even phrase it?

"Is something the matter? If I am able to answer or help you, then it's my honor to help Ojou-sama's friend."

"Well then... Is there a really big commotion about Bright-san and Altezza's birthdays normally? It seems like a really big deal," I said, hoping that nothing I said was offensive.

"Let's see... I would say that this is normal. The main hall and lobby is being decorated. There's going to be at least 500 guests, from what I'm told and both Ojou-sama and Bouchama are to be going in the latest formal clothing styles," she said. It sounds really fancy. "Most of the guests are from their previous middle school."

Well, let's hope that I don't get hated by those people... "But their parents aren't going to be there?"

"Not that I'm aware of. They've never really attended any birthday party that I remember offhand."

"I see. Thank you for telling me. Is Altezza going to be done soon?"

"I'll go check." Even though there's a lot of people going and it sounds like it should be fun, it also seems like it's going to be really lonely for Altezza and Bright-san, since their parents aren't coming to celebrate.

I snapped back to reality at the sound of Altezza's voice. "Rein? Are you still there?"

"Yep. Sorry for bothering you while you were busy, I was just thinking of a design and I sort of need your help. It's for Bright-san and I don't know his sizes." After I wrote down the sizes that she told me I said," Thanks Altezza."

"No problem. Oh right I needed to tell you something about the party," she said. Hm? "There's going to be a lot of people wearing dresses and stuff, so I'd think that it would be good if you come in a dress, you have one right?"

"I do." There should be some simple dresses in my closet that I can alter to make them even cuter. "Don't worry, I won't embarrass you and Bright-san."

"That's not what I'm worried about. There are just a lot of people who look down on people who don't have enough money as them," she said. "At the party just be careful with who you talk to."

"Don't worry about me. You two have a lot of work to do as the host and hostess of the party, don't do? Really don't worry," I said in a tone that seem to convince her. After I heard an unsure 'okay', I said,"Well I'll see you tomorrow."

"See you." I hung up. I started to make some patterns. Tomorrow after school I should go get the fabric. But I couldn't help but wonder, what kind of people from that school are?

~~~~~And so Saturday came by quickly~~~~~~~~

"Taiyou-sama, welcome," a maid said as I stepped in. "I will take that present for Bright-sama to open later," she said as I handed her the wrapped box. "Please follow me." The party hall looked absolutely amazing. I could see that everyone was wearing really expensive clothing. I looked down at my own clothes. My knee length white dress with blue ribbon was nothing compared to theirs.

"Rein, you're here," Altezza said coming towards me. "Onii-san's over there. We've been waiting to introduce yo to some people," she said grabbing my hand. "Let's go."

"Okay." I felt eyes following us and whispers of "who was that girl?"

"Rein, thank you for coming," Bright-san said. "I'll introduce you. Rein, these are mine and Altezza's friends. Kanzaki Auler and Kanzaki Sophie," he said as the green haired siblings were smiling politely. "Auler, Sophie, this is Taiyou Rein. Our friend from our new school."

"It's nice to meet you Rein-san," Auler-san said. "I hope that we can get along." I nod in agreement.

"It's nice to meet Altezza's friend. I hear that you're really good at dancing." I nod. "I hope that I can see it. From what I hear from Bright-san it sounds really pretty."

"My dance is no where as pretty as Altezza's but thank you. I hope that the three of us are able to get along and become friends," I said. These two are really nice, I wonder what Altezza was saying when she was warning me. The other people that are around us, maybe?

"Ne, Rein-san, I'll tell you a funny story about what happened when we were in elementary school. It's about how Altezza participated in a comedy contest and won first place! Truly, her ballet and design skills are above average, but her comedic skills are above professionals," Sophie said happily.

"Eh? Did you really Altezza?" I asked in shock. How unexpected. She doesn't seem like the type of person who would do something like that.

"I forgot where my dance class was meeting for the day, so I accidentally went into the comedy improv club," she said, blushing in embarrassment. "It's not like I wanted to do it but they suddenly made me enter and I got nervous!"

"Altezza did a gabi and won,"Sophie said. 'Gabi?' What could that be? It sounds like it's really funny, by the way Sophie-san says it. "It was really amazing to see, I still have the tapes. Do you want to see it?"

"Don't show it to her," Altezza said immediately.

"But it's so amazing, even a comedy god would be interested in it." I watched them for a bit as they were arguing with each other. Even though they're arguing, they look like amazingly good friends. I looked at Bright-san and Auler-san who were happily talking about something too. Somehow I feel... just a little left out. Is it because I don't know Altezza and Bright-san as well as they do?

"Rein, why don't you go get some refreshments? This conversation is going to take a while," Altezza said turning away from Sophie for a minute.

"Okay. Then I'll be back in a few minutes," I said, but I don't think she could hear me because she already went back to talking to Sophie-san. I just walked away, feeling lonely.