Rein's POV

"Taiyou-san, your potion is strange. Why can't you let Hotori-san embrace you like you're lovers?" Sumizone-sensei said, stopping Bright-san and me. We're practicing the part where the man meets the marionette in her human form, and so we're basically suppose to look like a couple. But I can't! It's just too embarrassing! "Okay, it's useless to have you do love scenes right now. Hotori-san, Tacibana-san, you two should practice. Taiyou-san just practice when you met the fairy."

"Yes," I said walking over to where Altezza is. I just can't do a love scene at all... It's just too embarrassing! "Nee, Altezza what do you think?"

"You need your feet to cross over each other more gracefully," she said as she stood on her toes of one foot perfectly, not even showing the slightest sign of almost falling over. "Slowly and gracefully like you're hesitating that will look better for your role. Remember that you just became able to move due to the fairy."

"Oh, right," I said redoing my footwork as she said. It's hard to stand like that with pointe shoes. "Thank you for the advice Altezza, but that's not what I was talking about. "

"I know. You're worrying about what to do with Onii-san. Just try acting like you like him." That's not the problem either, the problem is that I DO LIKE HIM! And I don't know what I'm suppose to do about it. "Rein? You know, Onii-san won't mind if you act like a couple with him," Altezza said spinning.

"I just... I don't know. I can't act like a couple with someone who probably doesn't feel about me like that." Okay, now strangely bend my fingers as if I was having problems moving. "Can you act like that towards someone Altezza?"

"Actually, yes. In order to get out of arranged marriage meetings, Auler and I act like we're in love with each other from time to time," she said, waving her arms in a mystical manner. "He dislikes them as much as I do, so it works for both of us."

"Actually, I think that it he might be doing that because he actually like you too." I mean, the way that he looks at Altezza can really show that. "Maybe one day, you two can become a real couple and get married."

"Really? I practically grew up with him before he left for America, so I've never thought about him like that. But that's not the point right now. Now, you're playing the part of a marionette in love and you're in love with the same person who's in love with you. Wouldn't that mean that you're really happy?"

"I guess you're right... but it looks like I still don't really understand love that well," I said, sighing. "For now, I might as well just practice for the competition between the marionette and the prima dona . It is one of the harder dances." I need to try harder, or else I'll become a burden to everyone. I glanced over to Bright-san and Tachibana-san. They really act like they're a good couple... Or could it be that they actually like each other? Wait, maybe I'm just imagining things... Yeah, that's probably it...

"Bright-kun, you're very good at dancing. Did you learn when you were younger?"

"Just a little. But it's nothing compared to your experience, your dancing skills are truly amazing. As expected of someone who's had over years of practice," Bright-san said kindly. Wow... just their outward apperance really makes someone think that they've been going out for a while. I clutched my hands into fists. Seeing them like this, makes me feel uncomfortable...

"Rein? Is everything okay?"

"Yeah... Ah, we should probably get changed, since this class period is almost over," I said heading over to the changing room. There's a feeling of turmoil going all throughout my chest just from seeing them together like that. What is it?

~Later~

"Rein, Rein!" I blinked and looked up. "What's wrong Rein? You're spacing out a lot today ever since ballet," Sophie said. "Is it because you're having trouble with your marionette part?"

"Well, yeah... I don't really understand how to act like a part of a couple, when I've never actually been a part of a couple. Honestly, couple stuff just doesn't make any sense for me. Do you think that you can give me some advice Sophie?"

"Hm... well I don't know too much either since I haven't been in that type of relationship either."

"So you don't know either Sophie." I sighed. "I think I'll go get some juice or something." The can of blueberry juice came out soon after I put a 100 yen coin in. I opened it and took a sip. Ahh... This is good. Now then, who can I ask about this?

"Rein?" I turned around.

"Shade." We stared at each other for a minute, no words passing, not even a since sound. Now that I think about it, since he and Fine have been going out for a while... wouldn't he be the perfect person to ask? "Hey Shade can you help me with something?"

After I explained everything, he said, "So you want to ask me about how it feels to be in a couple?" I nodded. "Well, I'm happy with Fine. We've always been happy since the beginning just with being with each other."

"Is that it? You two are just happy?"

"Rein, it's a happiness that can't really be expressed in words. Even though we don't show it most of the time, we're also supporting each other and helping each other. When you like someone, you'll be happy with them and when they smile and then you become more in love with them. Happiness is the main emotion when you're with someone that you like."

"I see..." Happiness. Is that it? I just need to be happy? But happy in what way?

"Looks like you're still a little confused. Why not ask Fine about it, to get a girl's opinion on it?" I didn't answer him. "You know Rein, Fine has already notice what you've been doing." I looked at him in shock. Since when did she figure out that I was avoiding her on purpose? "To be affected by what other people say, isn't your relationship with Fine stronger than that?"

"I don't know. The relationship you're thinking of was when we were 8, Shade we're already different than before." Our relationship is something that can't really be fixed. "Excuse me, Shade. I should get going, I'm sorry for bothering you," I said standing to walk away.

"I see. But just remember that she still cares for you, no matter what happens."

"I can't believe that." I sighed as soon as I was out of Shade's hearing distance. I can't believe that she still cares. If she cared, then why did she suddenly become smart and social? I don't understand what she's trying to do.

"Ah Rein, you're back," Altezza said holding a magazine. "I was thinking that maybe if you had a change of pace, you could be able to practice your part better, so why don't the three of us hang out this weekend?"

"Really? But, I'm sorry, I think that I should probably just practice my lines and dances. There's a lot for me to memorize, so I'd rather just spend my free time doing that," I said. "Maybe next time?"

Altezza and Sophie looked at each other. Finally Sophie said, "Next time then. I was really looking forward to it too~ But we can probably hang out a lot during summer."

"Oh right... I just remembered that summer was coming." I guess I forgot because of everything that was happening with ballet. But that just means that it's getting even closer to the deadline for the clothes test that Sumizone-sensei's having us do. I've thought up a couple of designs, but I'm not sure who should wear them...

"Rein. Don't forget that you have friends to help you out with stuff," Altezza said. "Remember to rely on us from time to time."

"Yeah, I know Altezza," I said smiling at her.

~Later~ (Sorry for all the time skips, I'm feeling lazy right now)

"Rein, can I borrow your English dictionary? I lent Kaori mine and she still hasn't given it back- Why are you sitting like that?" She asked staring at the way I was seated upside down on my bed. I didn't answer her as I was staring off into space. "Rein, is there something wrong?" Fine asked waving her hand in front of my face.

I sighed and sat up normally. "It's nothing. You can borrow my dictionary, it's the one with the white cover on my desk." What to do about my model... I need to pick someone soon so I can pick out the fabrics make the clothes.

"Oh thanks," Fine said getting the book. She was about to leave, but she didn't. "Hey Rein. Did you draw these?" She asked holding up one of my designs. I nodded. "They're really good! Do you think you can make something like this for me?" She actually wants something that I make? After seeing the look on my face, she quickly quiet down and her expression turned sad. "I mean... Are they for your design class?"

"Yeah. We need to make clothes for a project before the end of school," I explained simply. I wonder if I could be my own model? I'd probably get deducted points... I glanced at Fine who was still looking at my pictures. As much as I want to ask, she's probably too busy.

Fine remembered where she was and said," Sorry Rein. I must be bothering you. I'll just go." After the door closed, I got this really weird feeling in my chest, it wasn't anything like how I felt for Bright-san, this feeling is different. But it still stings in my chest just the same. For some reason, I want to go and talk to my sister. But I hate her, at least I think that I do...?