Chapter Two: Of Bishie's, Energetic Room Mates, & Major Fans.

April 6th, 2012.

~ Asami's P.O.V ~

Time: 6:30 AM

Father and mother in heaven, a new year of school is starting. The rays of the setting sun in the morning seemed to make the weather a lot warmer than the day before. But maybe it was only in my opinion that it felt a bit warmer, since I had woken up at five this morning just to take a jog by the lake. Jogging in the morning whenever I had the time had become a ritual since Alexander had persuaded me months ago. But sadly enough this bright and sunny morning he had not chosen to take a jog around the lake with me. Stupid jetlag. Probably the rest of the members still felt the effects of jetlag since we had only arrived back in Japan a day ago. Just thinking about it made me sigh. I'm glad to be back in Japan for the time being. Ringo-sensei and Hyuuga-sensei are still the same as ever. But I wonder if those 'two' are still same? Perhaps Saotome-san is testing me for another future obstacle in my career. Emitting another sigh, I took shade under the white bandstand wiping the sweat off my forehead. My jogging outfit was a pair of white shorts and a white sports bra, which both were sweat absorbent and thankfully it didn't attract too much heat from the sun. As I took a sip from my red water bottle, I noticed in the distance that a male figure of Arabian descent stood on the stone bridge staring down right in my direction. By the judge of his appearance I guessed that the male was in his early twenties. He was dressed in a light green robe along with a golden scarf, probably made of silk. I'm surprised that this stranger, whoever he is, can take the heat well in Japan. Being polite, I smile back. Whoever this stranger this was, what is he doing here? Maybe he was another celebrity overseas? He's definitely a foreigner, so maybe he's a prince?

I made my way into the academy entering through one of the many entrances that led the way to the level in which my dorm room was located. The hallway was deserted at the time. I entered the dorm using a key that was given to me by Ringo-sensei. I could tell that my roommate hadn't showed up yet since the whole room was quiet. Even her boxes were still on the kitchen counter unopened. Placing my water bottle and key on the small dining table I headed to the bathroom to take a shower. I still had time to take a shower since it was 6:45 AM. My mind flashed back to the conversation that happened between Saotome-san and I through Skype.

~ "My darling niece its good to hear from you. CONGRATS to you're band mates and even to you on finishing the first CONCERT ever."

"Saotome-san, stop with the excuses! You're the one who called me in the first place. Do you any freaking idea at what time it is in the United States, for you to be calling?"

"NOW, NOW I know you're a bit grumpy right now. But I've called to tell you that starting on April 5th you'll be attending my academy along with the other members."

"What? Saotome-san right at the last minute you tell me this?"

"Have no worries, the head of Tokyo STARDOM Agency agreed to let you guys attend. Even Chi-chan will be attending the academy; as well she'll be your roommate. I've prepared everything before hand."

"Saotome-san, are you freaking crazy?"

"Ah, you're sounding more like your mother each passing day. Anyhow I'll see you when you get back from the U.S."

"Wait… Saotome-san how can…"

My uncle had hanged up on me. Somehow he always manages to get the last word in. It was annoying when he had called me up through my laptop. Around that time I was in a hotel located Washington trying to get some shuteye at midnight. Being tired and stressed out at the time, of course I would be grumpy, especially if it was an hour after finishing the first major concert with my band mates.

Wiping the steam off the bathroom mirror I stared at the reflection of my face. Without the styling mousse that Chi-chan often used on my hair, the physical appearance of my face seemed more… feminine. My wet hair was straight on either side, falling five inches above my shoulders. I fidgeted with my bangs for a while before deciding to leave them to cover my left eye. From birth I had complete Heterochromia in which the color of my right eye often surprised others. But these days people mistake me for the opposite gender. Tossing my red bath towel onto the bathroom counter I got dressed into a pair of black undergarments instead of the chest binder that I always wear when I'm modeling. Thankfully I'm only a size 'B'. In my room I quickly got dressed into my academy uniform, which was left in a box in my room that I hadn't opened the night before. I wore a nice pair of tailored jeans in the place of the skirt; lacing up my knee length red combat boots was the last. Saotome-san would probably pester me about the skirt later but for now I needed to get ready for my upcoming classes. I wonder how I could introduce myself to my new classmates. Although thinking about it in the past I've only attended various academies for… girls. Including the fact that my butler, Yuudai Huang, has tutored me. Oh shit, this means that this is the first co-ed academy that I'm attending for my final years! Shit, things are totally different. Hmm… pencil case, notebook, schedule, list of textbooks that I need to purchase, and my student card. Lollipops… mint… ah, and Kleenex pack! Class doesn't start till 8:30 AM, ah, well its only 7:20 AM right now. I wonder when Chi-chan will show up? I'll never know. That bipolar girl always shows up whenever she feels like it. Even though we'll be in separate classes I hope that whoever is her new classmate, they ought to keep up with her over imaginative mind. On second thought, playing dress up with Chi-chan can be very tiring. Dear father and mother in heaven, wish me the best of luck for my final years. It's a whole new year, those boys better be ready to meet me after all these years.

"Hey Jinguji, play the song once more."

"Oh, you like the way I play my saxophone?"

"Not really, I'm only killing time with you since Masato-kun isn't here yet."

"Ouch you've hurt my feelings my dear Asami-chan. And since when have you called Hijirikawa-san by his first name?"

"Did I do such a thing? Hmm… it probably slipped. That's beside the point. Yesterday I saw you with the young lady of the Eidorowa group. She seemed to be in love with you."

"My sweet rose. Do I detect a hint of jealousy?"

"Hands off me Jinguji! I swear you have a knee fetish. Anyhow I'm not jealous. It was an amusing sight to see you try to get away from her and her two older sisters."

"I'm insulted Asami-chan. But I admit you're stubborn as always."

"…"

"But it's expected coming from you. Since you are quite a young lady with words."

"Ha, ha very funny. Go to a doctor."

"What for?"

"You ought to get your head checked. I think your older brother is rubbing off on you. Even at such a young age I worry for the rest of the female population."

"Sometimes I think you prefer hanging out with Hijirikawa-san rather than with me."

"Argh…what is taking that blueberry so long?"

~ BEEP, BEEP, BEEP ~

Turning off the silver electronic alarm clock, Ren Jinguji sat up quickly in his bed running his fingers through a few strands of his light brown hair. His mind was deep in thought about the recent dream from his past. It was odd to have dreamt of a past childhood friend that he hadn't kept in contact for the past 5 ½ years. Knowing her from the past, compared to the present, in the far distance under the spotlight of the media, she had changed so much. Ren shook his head getting rid of what was left of the past dream. Quickly he got dressed into his academy uniform. His hair was tied back since he was too lazy at the moment to comb it. This year he had his own private room next to Masato's room located in a dorm suite. Jinguji checked his appearance in front of the mirror before wearing his jewelry. His black earrings cross-shaped necklace and his braided bracelet that he wore on his left wrist went well with his black shirt that he wore underneath his school jacket.

"I wonder my sweet rose has Hijirikawa thought of you after all these past years?"

"A few days ago I was surprised to discover that you were one of the students enrolled in my class. But that's expected of the principal."

"Saotome-san has the tendency to do… surprising things. Even though I was hoping to attend an academy elsewhere overseas."

"Don't worry Asami-chan I'm sure that you'll find a place within the academy."

"Thank you Hyuuga-sempai for the reassurance."

"No problem after all we are colleagues in the entertainment business. Here's the classroom, I'll introduce the twins and you after the lecture. Just go in and take a seat."

"Ah…sure, the students in class sound very lively."

"They do, don't they?"

Taking a deep breath, Asami Lee entered the S classroom taking a seat in the front row. She noticed that the desk next to her was empty. The twins were seated behind Asami in the second front row. Hyuuga stood at the front of the classroom with a folder in his right hand, right away he whistled calling attention to all students. Tokiya and Syo along with the rest of the students in class stopped socializing. Asami was surprised that the lively atmosphere in the classroom had died down a little. A few females in the classroom though had they're sights upon the twins when they had entered the classroom previously. With the addition of Asami in the class things had just gotten better. Giggles and squeals could be heard behind the three from where they were seated. All the while Hyuuga had given the beginning lecture for at the start of the class, Asami was writing down important facts to remember in one of her notebooks. Gears in her mind started rotating when Hyuuga listed a few clubs throughout the academy that students could join. She could tell from Hyuuga's words that projects done in groups or in pairs would be calculated for the most marks, essays were to be submitted electronically, and tests were to be done online on assigned dates.

"…And for the final rule of the academy, lovey-dovey relationships between students are not allowed. Bottom line: PROHIBITED. Keep this in mind students. Now that I've finished going over the important details for this year, I'd like to call on three new students up to the front, in which they'll be attending this academy till graduation."

Instantly the giggling and squeals increased in volume, Asami along with Yoshi and Yoshio stood at the front of the class. Hyuuga made a motion with his hands telling the students to simmer down. The three right away, simultaneously doing a duty for their fans, stuck out their right arms, three fingers pointed to the left with their right hand forming an "E", spoke on cue together.

"Hello we're part of EKSTASIS, nice to meet you all!"

A round of applause broke out in class with more giggling and squealing. Hyuuga told the students to simmer down for the second time. When they had calmed down a bit, Hyuuga turned to the three motioning that they could continue.

"Hello my name is Yoshi Watanabe, stage name is Morpheus. I'm 19 years old. My main instrument is the electric guitar. I hope that in the future we all can get along."

"Name is Yoshio Watanabe, stage name is Orpheus. I'm 18 years old. Unlike my older brother beside me, I play the bass guitar. My ladies ~ please treat me well."

A simple wink, on cue all the females in the class either blushed or squealed from Yoshio's flirtatious gesture. Syo had face palmed while Tokiya's right eye twitched instinctively.

"Uhh… my name is Asami Lee, stage name is Akai SIREN. I'm also 18 years old. As a singer I also play the Guzheng and the Erhu. Umm… I hope that we can get along. Please take good care of me."

Finishing introductions, the three returned to they're seats, leaving Hyuuga to hand out the years outline to students in the front row. As the sheets were passed throughout the class to each student, Asami had placed her notebook and pencil back into her shoulder bag. Now that there wasn't much to say or do from the teacher the students went back to socializing. Yoshi highlighted important facts upon the year's outline, while his younger brother performed mini magic tricks for the females that were crowded around his desk. Asami had clipped her bangs to her left with a pair of red bobby pins that she had stowed away in one of the pockets of her academy jacket. Students around her were watching her every move. At the time Hyuuga sat behind a desk typing away on his laptop. A few students had already left the classroom since the rest of class time from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM was left for picking up textbooks or sign ups for new student clubs. It was already 9:22 AM; Asami had slung her bag over her right shoulder ignoring the other students who were staring at her. She made her way to the back of the classroom where Syo sat beside Tokiya. Syo seemed bored as he twirled a pencil between the fingers of his right hand, partially slouched in his chair, staring at the classroom ceiling. This went on for a few seconds until he heard the mentioning of his name by his classmates around him. Only when he had turned his head slightly to his left, his eyes opened wide in surprise. Asami Lee stood in front of him. Blinking twice not just once, Syo had to be sure that it was Akai SIREN who was standing in front, right before his very eyes. Asami gave off a bright smile before placing her left hand out. The students around the two could only observe as Syo shook hands with Asami. Tokiya soon shook hands with Asami before politely bowing. Asami still had the smile in addition to a cheerful tone.

"It's nice to see you again Tokiya-kun. And you are...Syo Kurusu?"

"Y-yes, its an honor to meet you Akai-sempai."

Asami emitted a slight chuckle before shaking her head, she stepped a bit closer to Syo. Her face was so close to Syo that he could feel the intensity of her eyes as though she was intimidating him. This change of event had Syo blushing under his black fedora.

"No need to be so formal. Just call me Asami-chan. Since we're already classmates, ok?"

"Of…course, Asami-chan."

"GREAT! Now that we have names down, you and Tokiya-kun can show me around the academy. I swear this whole place is like a freaking labyrinth."

Asami had dragged the two out of the classroom before they had a chance to reply back. On cue, the Watanabe twins followed afterwards since there wasn't anything else to do in class at the moment.

[Around the same time, over in the A class.]

"So Asami-chan, Alexander-kun, the twins, and including you. Under the crazy plan, even though I don't know if I can call it a plan. The principal along with my uncle are letting you guys attend this academy?"

"Correct. But Chi-chan could you not stand on the desk. Other students are looking. Even though that Goth Lolita dress ought to be embarrassing enough."

"Hey, hey…don't insult the fashion line! Anyways, I totally think white and pink are totally in this year."

"Dear god lady, just sit down!"

"Ow…ok, ok. Humph… I can't believe that Asami-chan knew beforehand that she was going to be my roommate."

"Chi-chan you've been friends with her longer than I have. Speaking as one of her kouhai's I know that she never focuses on small matters. She is more focused on finishing important things."

"Well Masumi-kun, for your information I care about small matter! Sheesh, where is that lady anyways?"

"She's probably in class right now with the twins."

"GRRR… I wish I were placed in the S class. Recently I purchased a dress online, I know that Asami will look cute in it."

"Goth Lolita style?"

"No, more like a Tokyo Mew Mew style."

"Uh… I don't think she's going to like…ah, never mind."

"Hmm…maybe we should tour the grounds of the academy to search for her."

"Good idea. How about we get that energetic red head to show us around?"

"Ittoki-kun? He seems like a good guy. Where is he anyways?"

"He's by the piano at the back of the room with…"

"Oh I see him. That girl, Haruka Nanami isn't she a composer too?"

"Yes. She seems shy though."

"Shy, yes, but I think she would look good in a dress."

"Oyy Alexander-kun wake up. We're going to tour the academy. Wake up."

"Mmm… what is…it, Masumi-kun?"

"Seriously dude…drool is not cool!"

"…"

"Anyways, get your stuff together. Chi-chan and I are going to search for Asami-chan by touring the academy grounds."

"…"

"Oh come on, don't fall back to sleep. Oyy wake up!"

"…Thank you for supporting EKSTASIS. Always strive hard in your studies dear…"

"Oh my younger brothers name is Fuji-kun."

"Fuji-kun… sincerely, Akai SIREN XOXO."

"Ah, thank you Akai-sempai. My younger brother will like the autograph."

"No problem and thank you for also supporting EKSTASIS."

"Kya! Akai-sempai you're so cool!"

From just a simple smile by Asami the students that were in a crowd by the entrance of the courtyard, broke out into giggles and squeals.

Even the young female who had recently obtained an autograph from Asami, blushed a shade to match the color of tomato red. A lot of students of both genders were definitely attracted to Asami's androgynous appearance. Asami thanked her lucky stars in being prepared about packing a permanent marker beforehand in her shoulder bag. Yoshi and Yoshio Watanabe were still signing magazines for their fans. It would take a while for the crowd to disappear. Asami twirled the marker between the fingers of her right hand as she walked back to the middle of the courtyard, where Tokiya and Syo were seated at a white picnic bench.

"Tokiya-kun, Syo-kun I apologize about the crowd being…"

"Oh, it's alright Asami-chan. Eh, where are the twins?"

"The twins…ah… are still crowded at the moment. Don't worry Syo-kun those two will be fine. Especially for Yoshio-kun since he loves the attention."

"Sounds exactly like someone we know who didn't bother to show up this morning in class."

"Did you say something Tokiya-kun?"

"Ah… nothing Asami-sempai, nothing at all."

"I should get going now since there are some textbooks that I need to purchase for a few of my classes. I'll see you later Asami-chan. Tokiya-kun I'll leave the rest in your hands."

"…"

"Bye Syo-kun, thanks for showing me around this morning."

As soon as Syo had left the courtyard, Asami instantly turned in Tokiya's direction slapping him gently on the back, surprising him a little.

"So where are we off too next?"

Tokiya had emitted a sigh before pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Asami-sempai you haven't changed at all… personality-wise."

"I'll take that as a compliment. But you've got to stop it with the sempai. I keep telling you over and over. It makes me feel old."

"I don't know if I can address you informally since you are an individual that has had more experience in…"

"Say no more. That's only because I debuted at a very young age. Toki-kun I think over the next few months as classmates… I'm going to have to break you out of this sempai habit."

"…"

"On second thought, I'll try to get you to smile more often."

Tokiya, at this point didn't know how to reply back, but for now he led his sempai throughout the enormous courtyard. The courtyard covered a lot of property that took up most of the space belonging to the academy. Sakura trees were already in full bloom with a breeze passing through Asami noticed the pink petals scattered throughout the courtyard grounds. Somehow the sight before her eyes felt a bit nostalgic even with the scent lingering in the air. Tokiya and Asami had found their way to the lake where the white bandstand was located. With the breeze slightly toying with the petals of the Sakura trees Asami was now in her own little world, which was triggered by the scenery in front of her very eyes. Under the shade provided by the roof of the bandstand, Tokiya was minding his own business, casually flipping through a fashion magazine that Asami had personally autographed for him. The fifth page of the magazine caught his interest since it illustrated Asami Lee and Reiji Kotobuki together in a photo shoot. The photo was dated November 2011, location in Mexico City, and titled "COLORFUL: RAINBOW." The background of the photo shoot illustrated a Mexican ranch where Reiji wore a black and silver Mexican styled ranch suit, a pair of black boots, and a black sombrero. Asami held Reiji's pair of maracas in the picture contrasting well with the colorful Mexican rainbow dress that she wore. Tokiya felt odd upon seeing two of his sempai's featured in a fashion magazine. Between the two, Tokiya knew more about Reiji Kotobuki but he didn't know a lot about Asami Lee. The only facts that he knew of Asami were obtained from the media. Tokiya looked up from the magazine only deep in thought, all the while staring in the direction to where Asami sat cross-legged on the lush green grass. The young lady was more experienced in both acting and singing. In his opinion, Asami seemed quite childish and carefree. But her personal life was quite a mystery to him. He only knew of her parent's history and success, like every else in the world knew of, since they were legendary actors and singers. At the age of four she had lost both of her parents in a tragic car accident. Even though she lost her parents her guardian's identity was kept confidential from the world and even to the media. A few people though, only knew of her guardian's identity. Certain rumors were that her guardian was part of the yakuza or a certain rich foreigner from overseas, or even a famous fashion designer. Funny how stories get twisted over the years that you can't even tell the truth from reality itself. Asami still kept her father's last name so it was hard to say.