The whole of the schoolyard's Sakura trees were in bloom. Birds chirping, the wind whistling through the delicate cherry-blossom trees... and lucky enough, we were hosting outside today in the middle of it all~! But I couldn't help but dislike my samurai/waiter uniform needed at this flower-viewing reception. Who needs a waiter for such a thing, much more a samurai!? What the fuck is a flower-viewing reception anyways? I've never heard of one before now. Is this what the rich do all day? They must have little time for social-life, pfft, that's a joke. It was too poofy.
"Welcome ladies."
Tamaki, pulling his charm on the ladies had to question each one of which cup they would like to use before he dare let them drink claiming that none could compare to his "princess"...es. -_- And the twins were conversing about a place appropriately named Covent Garden that sells antiques.
"I think you'd like Covent Garden. Most of our Victorian pieces are from there."
Kaoru spilled tea and managed to burn his hand, cringing back and holding it gingerly within his other. I instinctively thought to help him and then remembered it was all part of their act. Just as I had imagined would happen, Hikaru sucked on his scalded finger and I rolled my eyes as they recited sweet nothings to one another like a mantra. Just how pathetic were these women? All that tea drinking, pinkie-lifting and the fumes of ballroom candles must have gone straight to their pretty little heads. Not like it hadn't drove the men nuts too . .
"All beauty is fleeting. Just take a look at these cherry-blossoms... You'll never be able to see them this vibrant again.-"
annnnd, he ruined it -_- He held up a Hitachiin magazine and I frowned giving him a are-you-freaking-kidding-me!? look to the back of the head.
"And that's why I've compiled this picture book that contains photos that capture the beauty of each passing day. Incidentally. I've prepared similar books of the other Hosts as well. And if you ladies are interested in collecting all four of them I'll discount the full set for you."
He also had ones on the other Hosts!? I slowly looked away, a bit irked. The least I could hope for was that he didn't have one on my sister and I yet. Scratch that, mostly me. I didn't like publicity and he was kind of creeping me out. They immediately jumped at the offer and I could hear them squeal even from the distance I was away.
"Well, now we know how the club makes extra money" the twins said passively.
I sat up straighter ready to bark at them as my sister normally would only for their next words to calm me back down. So I wasn't alone.
"But I have to wonder..."
"When did he take pictures of us?"
Unlike the other men, slaves to the ladies, I was in my own little private corner with Mori and Hone, and we had the privilege to dine alongside the guests. And I must say, we had quite the extravagant spread before us. Half of the foods, I couldn't even begin to name. Looking back to the others I frowned, seeing Hone was still vainly trying to stir already made green tea. If he mixed it any more I bet he could make a purée. Two of Hone and Mori's regulars bordered my left watching him with suspense, my new-made friend and regular, Yumi, on my right. Mori didn't utter a word , just sat back calmly with his usual stoic expression plastered on his face. Oddly enough I felt that rather he was watching me, and not Hone.
"Mitsukuni.." he mumbled.
Finally breaking his gaze away from me I relaxed as he leaned over Hone's shoulder.
"You overdid it."
Hone started, big brown eyes getting innocently bigger. Everyone was surprised Mori had managed to chastise him in a manner. Indeed, lifting the contraption we had been required to stir with, there wasn't anything left to drink at all. And unbelievably, Hone's eyes started to tremble and slanted as he flushed and I felt my own widen the slightest. Would he cry now? Dear lord please don't let the boy cry! A regular of the duo's quickly snatched the bowl up.
"Hone, I'll take it! it looks so yummy!"
She then upturned the bowl and took the small sip left inside. The other one sympathized.
"It's just the right amount for both of us, anymore would be too much! How did you know? You never cease to amaze me!"
Hone immediately cheered up and grinned hugely as I watched, unblinking.
"Really?"
Yumi's one eye-brow twitched up and she smiled.
"I can't believe he's in his 3rd year already."
I nodded with a shy smile cast her way.
"I know. He's one of my best friends honestly."
I leaned back a bit, glancing up through the cherry-blossom boughs, hands tucked neatly within my sleeves and crossed at my waist.
"I haven't been here long, but sometimes, I can only wish I'll never leave."
She smiled, gaze softening and looked back to the boys, amused by my wisdom. Yumi was one girl to like me, for me, at least the semi-real act I put up around her. I enjoyed this friendship I had with her, honestly, I treasured it. If there was one person I could trust with my secret, it would be her... but of course, she would never know.
"So... where'd you say your brother was?"
I shrugged and grinned, looking back at my other two Host-friends.
"Mom needed some help done around the home. Haruhi was always more generous I guess, besides, he was always stronger than me too. I decided I'd fill in for him today anyways. Work his shifts, socialize with his customers."
I smiled brightly and tilted my head the slightest when I glanced her way.
"Hey, who knows? Maybe I'll earn myself a few new friends as well!"
-~A While Later~-
I had been abandoned basically by my peers and with a little break-time in-between I rested closer to a pond. The Hitachiin brothers snuck up behind me, Hikaru boldly hugging me around the neck while Kaoru stood by at my other side, though uncomfortably close.
"So Michi-chan! Have you decided your elective-courses for this term?"
"Has Haruhi told you about hers yet?"
I flushed lightly and held onto Hikaru's arm gently with my hands.
"I haven't heard anything from Haruhi... and I-I pretty much suck at everything... why don't you guys pick for me?"
Hikaru waved a hand dismissively, patting my shoulder in the process and I smiled.
"That's a silly thing to say!"
"You can't be bad at everything! :)"
I laughed dryly and smiled viewing the both of them.
"Well then I'll put it this way; I don't know yet what I'm good at."
"How about Conversational French?"
I shrugged and laughed. Hikaru smiled and added;
"I think the four of us should take it together; your sister included. It makes perfect sense~"
"We're all in the same class."
They grinned devilishly back at someone unknown to me and my smile softened.
"I don't see why not. With all of the higher classes I've been damned to, I'm screwed either way. I'll tell Haruhi about it."
Turning around, I stifled a giggle at the sulking Tamaki beneath a Sakura tree. Typical. In his gloom, he began to mumble.
"Say... mommy dear?"
Kyouya, half-humoredly smiled and answered.
"What is it now, daddy~?"
"I have a new theory... I mean, it's just my hypothesis but it seems that being in the same class, Hikaru and Kaoru get to spend more time with Michi than I get to here at the club..! This gives them the chance to get close to her and if that happens-"
"Tamaki, you just now realized that?"
I was sifting through the papers the twins gave me but now glanced over, enjoying the show. Kyouya, out of nowhere, now had a white board with two pie charts on it and was pointing to one labeled; Twins.
"According to my research, in a single day the twins spend roughly 9 hours of class-time with Michi. Meanwhile, your contact with her is limited to a couple hours of club activities-" he tapped the Tamaki chart.
"In other words," he said turning to us and saying matter-of-factly with a smile,
"your involvement in Michi's life each day amounts to no more than 3 percent, this going for Haruhi also. I'm so very sorry-"
Tamaki had spazzed out crying even before Kyouya had finished.
"AAAGH! I don't wanna hear it! I don't wanna hear ittttt~!"
A sudden rush of air hit my face as I was whisked up and into his arms and I gasped, tensing.
"Listen Michi! I want you and your sister to stop hanging out with those shady twins from now on-"
Hikaru and Kaoru stepped in, annoyed.
"Hey! Who you callin' shady!?"
"Yeah! Take a good look at yourself boss!"
I grunted as Tamaki le gasped and staggered back and away from me, shocked.
"Ah... yes that's it!... Alright then!"
He turned to the side, his expression grim as he spoke surely.
"We can't go on hiding the fact that you and your sister are girls from everyone in the school any longer! All daddy wants is for you to go back to being the girls you used to be!"
He whined on and I covered my ears, annoyed.
"To surround yourselves with girl-friends and start living wholesome lives!"
I slowly raised a hand but Tamaki took no notice of my question.
"Who are you calling daddy-?"
As he shook, he shouted commandingly.
"So do it! Change back now! Change right now!"
The twins again interrupted, forever indifferent and I smiled, a little glad to have them there.
"You don't have to rush things~ they'll be found out soon enough."
At Hikaru's easy-going tone I tilted my head, curious.
"Physical exams are the day after tomorrow.."
"Physical... exams?"