Chapter 2

This is the second installment of the fanfic, Japan's Next Top Model: Kazuki Undercover! Please continue supporting this fic, especially the adorable Kazuki Fuchoin! We all love him, don't we? I'll be updating Stuck in an Unfortunate Vacation next week, and watch out for my new fic, Hell's Knight in Tutu, which will feature the fantastic Toshiki Uryu! Continue loving Kazu-chan!

"Kazuki, Kazuki! What happened? Why did he collapse?" Jubei asked Paul worriedly. "Did you do something to him? What happened?"

Toshiki Uryu hurriedly ran inside. "Master, what happened to Kazuki?"

"Well," Paul started. "Kazuki was assigned by Daisuke Chiba-san to do an undercover job for NSSCA. But to accomplish this job, Kazuki must join the reality TV show, Japan's Next Top Model."

"We're very sorry. We didn't know how much this would shock her."

"WHAT? YOU TOLD KAZUKI TO JOIN A MODEL SEARCH?! KAZUKI IS A GUY!" Jubei exclaimed to the startled Mr. Chiba. "AND I, AS HIS PROTECTOR AND GUARDIAN, AM NOT ALLOWING HIM TO JOIN SUCH AN OUTRAGEOUS SHOW!"
"Kakei, calm down first," Toshiki said. "It's still Kazuki who should decide whether or not he wants to join or not."

The brunette was silent for a moment. The blonde haired lady looked at Jubei, and had an idea. She would have a deal with Kazuki.

Kazuki finally opened his large brown eyes. "I'm sorry, Chiba-san, I was so shocked."

"Are you feeling fine now, Kazuki?" the needle wielder asked the beautiful man.

"Jubei! How'd you get here?"

"Paul-san called my onee-chan with your phone. He said you fainted. Do you feel fine now?"

"Yes, I feel fine now, Jubei, Toshiki. Thank you for your concern."

"You know that we'd never allow anything bad to happen to you," Toshiki told him, making him smile. "Anyway, are you going to take the offer, Kazuki?"

"I would really want to help you, Chiba-san, but-"

The blonde lady sat in front of Kazuki. "Your friend, or protector, or guardian, or whatsoever… he's blind, isn't he?"

Jubei clenched his fist. "I am blind, but I am fully capable of protecting Kazuki!"

"Yes, he is, madam."

"Would you like him to see your face again?"

"Certainly."

"Do you think that he'll require surgery to see again?"

"Yes, madam."

"Now, then, would you accept the job if I have him undergo surgery in Germany for free?"

Jubei knocked his fist on the wooden table, spilling the coffee Kazuki was drinking earlier. "Why you!"

"If he will undergo surgery in Germany, he is guaranteed to regain his sight, one hundred percent. They have the best medical equipment there, not to mention the best doctors."

Kazuki bit his lip. He never wanted to enter the search. The experience would be so embarrassing and humiliating for the scion of the Fuchoin clan. But if it was for Jubei…

The lovely young man stared at his loyal friend and protector.

He was there for me when my world fell apart…there for me when I lost everything…there for me when I needed to cry…there for me when I wanted to laugh…there for me when the nights are freezing…there to keep me safe…there to keep me warm…there to keep me hanging when I don't seem to have anything to hang on to…there to guard me…there to save me…there to care for me…there to catch me…there to love me…

…he was willing to do everything, to sacrifice. He touched his protector's sharp, finely-chiseled face. Jubei blushed at the feel of Kazuki's soft hand. "Kazuki, you don't need to do this. I told you that I don't mind not being able to see again."

"I know that I don't need to, Jubei," Kazuki told his protector.

Jubei gave a sigh of relief. "Kazuki…"

"But I want to, Jubei, I want to do this for you."

"N-no, Kazuki! You're my master! I can't allow you-" Toshiki grabbed Jubei's muscular shoulder. "This is Kazuki's decision, Kakei. Just respect it."

"You're my valuable and trustworthy friend, Jubei, and I owe you everything I am enjoying now. The same goes for you Toshiki, I treasure you both, and like you are to me, I won't allow anything bad to happen to you."

Jubei could say nothing more to argue.

"Chiba-san, I am accepting the undercover job for NSSCA."

"Good! Absolutely great!" Mr. Chiba exclaimed.

"You are going to have formal training sessions with me starting tomorrow. I'll pick you up here at Honky Tonk 7:30 in the morning, sharp. By the way, you can refer to me as Florencias. What is your name?"

"Kazuki Fuchoin, Florencias-san."

"Kazuki, huh? Beautiful name…flower and moon. Suits you well. Practice walking with stilettos and putting makeup on. And, have a hot oil treatment as well. Here's the money."

Kazuki took the money and thanked her. She and Mr. Chiba went in the limousine and left.

"Kazuki…do you really want to do the job?"

"Yes I do, Jubei."

"But…I don't mind not being able to see again…"

"But I want you to see again."

Jubei was again in deep silence. Kazuki smiled at his friend. Toshiki received a call and excused himself to leave.

"I don't want to go to Germany." Jubei finally said after the long silence.

"Why, Jubei? Your eyes will get cured if you go to Germany."

"I don't want to be away from you." Jubei said seriously.

"Jubei…it's for you. And I'll always be here. Toshiki is with me. You're such a worrier!" Kazuki giggled.

"I love you, Kazuki."