A/N: Yow! Sorry for posting late again… I was just caught up with the opening of classes, and since I just started a new year, the new subjects and requirements were piling up!!! Hope you enjoy here.
Oh yeah! Can you please suggest what can be my replacement for *actions*. In the meantime, I'll be using them for a while. Please bear with me!
Arigatou!!!
Recap!!
Three days has past since Kana's last visit at the host club. Things were busy around there when Kana came. She approached Kyouya and said
"WILL YOU PLEASE LET ME WORK HERE?"
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Chapter 3: Friends and Foes
"What?" Kyouya said in astonishment… this was definitely the first time he was approached like this, in front of everybody, applying for a job here at Ouran.
Kana has her head bowed as Kyouya pondered for a little while… everybody was shocked to see the new girl asking for a new job at a host club. Since most of them were girls from Kana's class, they can't help but to say something nasty about Kana.
"Who does she thinks she is? First, she meddles with our princes and now, this?!" A girl whispered to her friend beside her.
"Yeah… I'm also annoyed. I mean, she's just new here, and she acts as if she owns the place…"
Then, the hosts that were attending them spoke. It was the Hitachiin twins…
"Don't be like that. You're judging her, as if you already know her like the back of your hands…" Kaoru said in a calm voice, trying to suppress his anger.
"Kaoru is right. You should get to know her before you have the right to say things like that."
"Demo, Hikaru-kun, Kaoru-kun, Yo-" said the girl's friend.
In her defense, she shouted at Hikaru and Kaoru
"But you don't understand! We were just annoyed because she acts like she owns the place! She's arrogant and weird!"
The other girl agreed. All of them heard the remark that echoed around the music room. All of them, except Kana were shocked. Hikaru and Kaoru were pissed off, but they tried their best to suppress that anger. Kaoru tried to speak in Kana's defense, but Kana herself butted in.
"Ladies, I know I'm weird, and I do not own this school."
They were so caught up in the tension about Hikaru and Kaoru's clients, they didn't notice that Kana had already her head raised, and was walking towards the Hitachiin's table.
"You don't know me do you? I know you know my name, you're my classmates… but why would you judge me without even knowing who I really am? Is this how students at Ouran treat a new student like me? I think my onee-chan was right. I should have gone to Lobelia with her."
"What?! You have a sister at Lobelia?" Kaoru wondered in shock.
"Yeah, I do." Kana answered back
"Aren't you judgmental as well?" answered another person in the back.
"It's not like I'm in the defense of that girl, but I'm in the defense of our school."
"Yeah she's right! Those two were the only ones mean to you. Why bother drag the whole school with them!" the other girl agreed.
The girls were pleased at what turned out to be a feud between the whole student body, against Kana.
"This turned out great." The girl said.
"Gomenasai."
"What?!" said the two girls in cohesion.
"I have been judgmental of this school. I know this school has a reputation, and should not be compared to any school, especially Lobelia. But I can't help it but to re-think my decision of enrolling here. I'm really sorry but…*points at the two girls* these two girls are giving your school a terrible name!" Kana said.
A/N: I gotta admit, she sure does know how to make a good speech on the spot… don't you agree?
"Wow. She's good." Kyouya said as he watches the argument with amusement. This rarely happens at the host club because people mind their own business… most of the time.
"Alright then." Said the first girl.
"We forgive you." Agreed the other girl
"Wouldn't you agree everyone? Is she forgiven?"
"YEAH!!"
"That's great. Arigatou." Kana said gratefully.
The girls approached Kana and introduced themselves
"Great job kid. Yow. I'm Shinobu, Momoka. Nice to meet ya."
Momoka is a 2nd year student. She has short, kinda sporty brown hair; she acts lady like, only when classes start. She is a topnotch student in her class, but she is notoriously mischievous.
"I'm equally impressed. By the way, I'm Ichizaki, Tomoyo. Please to meet your acquaintance."
Tomoyo is also a 2nd year student. She has long, blond hair, she might not look it, but she is really addicted punk music. She and her family migrated from Germany. She's smart, but she often shows it in manners that people don't understand. In other words, some people think she's a weirdo.
A/N: just to be clear, Momoka and Tomoyo were waiting for Haruhi to come and attend them.
"That's not the point here!!" The girl's friend said.
"Don't YOU know who I am?! I am Lady Sophia Von Estelle of the von Estelle family!!"
*gasp* "Von Estelle?!... hmm… I don't seem to remember any Von Estelle in the industry…"
"EH?! You don't know the Von Estelle Family?!"
The Von Estelle Companies have a very big name in Japan and in France. Their family just migrated from France a few years ago. Sophia's mother owns large modeling agencies; her father owns business companies and her siblings, cousins, and other family members are fashion designers, models or well-known people in Hollywood.
A/N: O.O it's surprising that she doesn't know the Von Estelle…
"Sorry I don't."
"You make me sick!"
"That's enough Rosellia. I'll deal with this peasant!"
"That's enough fighting." Said a certain blond haired prince.
"Oh. Back so soon?" Kyouya said in his usual monotone voice.
"Of course. I am Suoh Tamaki after all."
'This is my chance to get rid of that peasant.' Sophia thought to herself.
"Tamaki-sama! This girl has been disrupting the peace of this host club!" Sophia said to Tamaki as she pointed to Kana.
"Oh? How so?"
"That's not-"
Hikaru covered his brother's mouth as he tried to calm him down.
"Don't. It's not the time for you to talk. Let Kana fight her own battle. If you don't they'll think that she's a favorite of the host club. People will start making rumors about you and her."
"I don't care!"
"But do you think Kana agrees with you?"
Kaoru paused for a while the he finally calmed down and turned his attention to Kana and what seems to be a calm expression in her face.
"This girl has been disrupting the school and host club activities and therefore should not be allowed to step in here anymore!" Sophia said as she looked at Kana with angry eyes.
"Oh. Is that so? Well, that's an inappropriate thing to do. And you're even new here. So, what have you got to say for yourself, Miss Yakashima?"
*sigh*"Need I say more? I know you have been watching us from the very same moment I stood up for myself. And I know you know the whole story, Suoh-sama."
"Please, call me Tamaki."
"Alright, Tamaki-sama"
Sophia was taken aback. She did not notice that Tamaki was watching the whole thing. She was so distracted, so was Kana. But why did Kana notice that Tamaki was there and she didn't?
"I'm impressed Miss Yakashima. You're right. I got here the very exact moment as you said. Now, Miss Von Estelle, I have to ask you the same question. What have you got to say for yourself?"
Sophia was tongue-tied. Then she grabbed her friend's arm and shouted at Kana.
"THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!! THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED IF YOU HADN'T SHOWED UP AND TOOK HIKARU AND KAORU FROM ME!!"
"They just helped me. That's all. Then, I returned them the favor."
"I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS YAKASHIMA!"
Then she left, dragging her friend along with her.
"Woooh. That was a toughie." Kana said as she let out a huge sigh.
"I'm impressed, Miss Yakashima. I didn't know you were that good as my father says you are." Kyouya said as he approached Kana and Tamaki.
"You were great." Kaoru said as he also approached them with his brother.
"Yeah, I'm impressed. Kaoru here even wanted to stick up for you".*grins as he points his brother with his thumb*
"Hikaru!!!"
"Arigatou…" Kana said as she bowed facing Kaoru
*blush*"Er… your welcome."
"Wow Kaoru you haven't lost your touch when it comes to women" Hikaru said as he elbowed his brother.
The doors open and Haruhi, Hunny-sempai, and Mori-sempai walked in, carrying bags of supplies for the host club, including, instant coffee, milk, and cakes and pastries.
"We're back! Oh Miss Yakashima, what are you doing here?" Haruhi said as he entered the room together with Hunny-sempai.
"Oooooh! You're Kana-chan?" Hunny-sempai said as he raced around the room carrying two boxes of cakes.
"Wow!! It's nice to meet you! *gives cake to Kana* Do you wanna eat cake with me?"
'Kawaii!'
*smiles*"Alright Harinozuka-san."
"Yay!! Kana-chan's gonna eat cake with me!!"
"We're gonna go now, Yakashima-san. See you."
"Arigatou, sempais. Take care."
Momoka and Tomoyo left, and then Hunny-sempai and Kana skipped together happily as everybody sweatdropped at the sight.
"Did we miss something?" Haruhi asked.
"Yep, a very entertaining fight between our not-so seemingly innocent Kana, and clients of Hikaru and Kaoru." Tamaki said.
"You know, the origin of this fight was because she was applying for a job here." Kyouya said while he adjusted his glasses.
"What?!" Tamaki shouted in surprise.
"Why was she applying here anyway?" Hikaru asked Kyouya.
"That part, we have yet to find out. Let's go and ask her."
They approached Kana's table wherein the table was filled with a variety of cakes and sweet pastries. There was even apple juice on the table. Kaoru can't help but to stare at Kana's smiling face, and this was the first time he and everyone had seen her laughing, even Hikaru was surprised.
"Excuse me, Miss Yakashima?" Kyouya said as he stepped forward.
"Yes? What is it?"
"Why did you came and apply here anyway?" Hikaru asked as he stared at Kana's face. That gesture made her blush like a tomato… she paused for a moment, trying to get her thoughts organized…
'Oh no. The only reason why I came here it's because I want to get closer to Hikaru … What should I do? Ok… think Kana, think!!! Uh… GAH!! THIS IS IDIOTIC!'
"Miss Yakashima?"
Kana snapped out of her thoughts and turned to Kyouya and the others
"We're waiting for your answer." Tamaki said.
"What for? Oh, right. The reason why I wanted to apply here is because I want to get a new experience in my ordinary school life. I mean, this is the first school that I went to wherein the caretakers of this school allow host clubs. And since I'm new here, I want to observe how the students here mingle with each other's presence."
A/N: Wooh. She could be her own lawyer (:
"Ah I see. Well then, you're hired." Kyouya said.
"What?! You're not even gonna consult us first?!" Tamaki said to Kyouya
"I don't need to. She can be Renge-chan's assistant. And once more, she can be the host club's very own lawyer… Profitable, no?"
"Kyouya-sempai sure thinks about the host club like his own family. I mean he even got a lawyer for us." Haruhi commented.
"You're too innocent Haruhi…" Mori-sempai told her as he put his hand on her head.
"But wait! I thought you were the manager!" Kana protested as Kyouya walked away.
"Oh? Is that so? Who told you that?"
"Kaoru*points at Kaoru*"
"Eh?"
"Don't mind that. You'll start tomorrow." Kyouya said as he walked away.
"Really?!"
"Yes. Be here before host club sessions start. Go with Haruhi if you have trouble finding the place."
"A-arigatou!!!"
So the day ended with unanswered questions, new friendships formed, and foes that swore revenge and to stop at nothing to achieve their goal. And, Renge-chan now has a new assistant. But, what now? Let's see…
{5:40 pm}
"Honestly, you're so slow!" Hikaru complained as Kaoru shoved things inside his bag.
"You go on ahead Hikaru. I'll-catch up!"
"Fine. I'll wait for you at the gate."
"Thanks!"
Hikaru left and Kaoru is still shoving stuff inside his bag when…
"Huh? There's someone playing again? And it's so late in the afternoon."
He went to the exact same place where he first heard the music.
"What? It stopped. How come? Wait, a violin case?"
He saw a violet colored violin case and a girl carrying it… she had a white headband.
Could it be?
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Day 1 of Kana's work.
"Oh there you are Kana. Where have you been?" Tamaki asked as Kana ran in. She was late for her first day on the job.
"Gomenasai. I got lost."
"I told you to go with Haruhi." Kyouya said.
"Anyway, I think this letter is for you Kana-chan." Kaoru said as he gives a piece of paper to Kana.
"Eh? For me?"
She took it and then read it.
It reads
Good Morning.
I am pleased to inform you that I am going there to visit someone who is staying in your custody during school hours. Please take care of all the arrangements for my arrival. My arrival will be at December 10. You do not need to fetch me, I know where you are. I am hoping to experience welcome in your premises. Thank You for your cooperation.
Truly yours,
AK~YS
When Kana read the piece of paper, she was terrified. Hr face became pail, and the only word that she can mutter is the word horrifying.
"What's wrong Kana?" Haruhi asked.
"She's here."
Then there was a knock on the door. It was a loud one, but it was only 3 short knocks. It opened and there was a young girl wearing what seem to be the school uniform for Lobelia Academy. Her hair was black and was on neat pony tails. She looked like she was a second year. She was accompanied by two muscular guys wearing black suits.
"Hello, Kana."
"O-o-onee-chan, w-what are you d-doing here?" Kana said as she quivers in fear.
"O-ONEE-CHAN?!" Most of the host club members shouted.
*grins*
End of Chapter 3
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Wow. You didn't expect that, did you? Well, there are a lot more twists there.
Again with the music? But we all know that she's a girl. hmm… I think I know who that is… and I think you do too.
Please read!
I'll try to post again soon!
Kana-chan :]