Chapter Thirteen: Ex-girlfriends & Shopping…
Date: April 20th, 2012
Location: Somewhere in Central Tokyo
Time: 4:30 PM
"…then after we have a light snack, we'll start shopping for things which you'll need for the academy trip. Celestial Passion Island will be full of tourists so I would advise you to stay in your assigned cabin with Chi, only when your not on set for the music video. Even though I'll be there, I can't watch over you all the time, since I'll be helping STARISH with they're dance choreography," Said Yuudai taking a water bottle from the side compartment of the car, handing it to Asami.
"I won't wander out of the safety zone," Asami sighed uncapping the water bottle, "Yuudai, can't I go shopping alone? The chauffeur can drop me off by the 'LV' store. When I'm done shopping I'll call you on my cell phone."
"No. You will do no such thing. If I let you go shopping alone you'll wander off to an area where someone will be able to see through that disguise."
"Stop being such a worrywart. A person would need x-ray vision to see through this disguise."
"Asami, you're fans wouldn't need supernatural powers. It will only take a few seconds for them to see through those purple contacts and that long blue wig."
It was a losing battle. Yuudai would never let Asami go shopping by herself. Sometimes Asami wished that she could escape to a faraway location, where no one would bother her. She ran her fingers through a strand of the long blue wig that covered her original hairstyle. The water bottle that she opened from before was now left in her shoulder bag still full. Yuudai, who was seated next to her, was looking through his black notebook.
"I should've went with the twins," Asami thought while looking at the outside traffic through the rear sidecar window.
When the car parked in front of a big department store built for the wealthy, Asami and Yuudai got out. Yuudai told the chauffeur to come back around 7 PM, before heading into the department store with Asami.
"Armani, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo…oh shit, I can feel a headache coming on," Asami thought placing a hand on her forehead.
Oh boy. Shopping departments for the wealthy. Asami didn't like to shop for expensive clothing brands. She preferred shopping for clothing in the bargain section. Asami was the type to categorize the 'need' from the 'want' when shopping. She was more in favor for grocery shopping rather than shopping for clothes. Asami and Yuudai took an elevator up to the second floor where most of the cafes and restaurants were located. Oh. Boy. Surprise. When the elevator door opened, Ren Jinguji and Haruka Nanami stood on the other side. Asami realized instantly that Haruka was looking a bit upset. Whatever what was bothering Haruka, Ren wasn't at all too happy. Yuudai raised an eyebrow in question. Suspicious. An argument? Or was there a slight hint of bad news?
~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~
Location: MYSTYLE Department Store; Central Tokyo
Time: 5:00 PM
"…let me get this straight. Nanami-chan and you were out shopping with Toki-kun before he left with Alex for an assigned photo shoot, suddenly out of nowhere that cleavage-showing bitch shows up. In turn, Seira made your blood boil and practically threw insults towards my precious manager," Asami said while stirring her dark mocha.
"Well, well, well. Asami, from what I've told you, you've managed to sum it up quite clearly," Chuckled Ren running a hand through his long hair.
"You were upset awhile ago, now you're laughing the whole situation off. Seriously Ren, that carefree attitude of yours is going to get you into trouble one day," Asami rolled her eyes before looking at the café clock, "But Seira still acts like a total bitch. I can't believe that she used to go out with you."
"Asami, do I detect a hint of concern with a mix of jealousy coming from you?" Ren asked, placing his hand on Asami's left knee.
"Hell. No," Asami pushed Ren's hand off her knee, "You can hold off the skin ship until we get to the island. We should leave now or Yuudai will lose his temper, which won't be a good thing since Nanami-chan is with him."
"Ok, ok. You win. But next time my sweet rose when you least expect it, I'll have you cornered," Ren flirtatiously winked.
Dear. God. What a flirt. Just from one flirtatious gesture Asami gave up on finishing her dark mocha. Bad. Very bad. She hated wasting any drinks or food. With a devilish grin, Asami pelted him with her mocha-soaked spoon, which he received to the face.
"Seriously Ren, don't make me start puking out rainbows," Asami said before tossing a couple of bills onto the table before taking her leave.
Ren sighed, using a napkin to wipe off the droplets of mocha clinging to the side of his cheeks. For sure, Asami did live up to her stage name. Surprise. Surprise. She was always one step ahead of him.
~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~
Location: S.S.A; Asami & Chi's dorm suite
Time: 9:00 PM
"…that 'Queen of Scandals', she hasn't changed at all. Why I ought to strangle her with my measuring tape!" Chi yelled furiously standing on top of the kitchen counter.
"Sheesh. Calm down!" Asami waved her hands frantically, "Do you want to alert the other students across the hall?!... Get off the counter, Chi! Damn it… come help me with our luggage bags."
"Oops…sorry," Chi jumped down from the counter smoothing out the skirt of her blue dress, "Whoa…that is a lot of luggage."
Asami sighed, "For your information, most of it is yours. I only filled up two wheeled luggage bags."
"So cruel ~ that's no reason to gang up on me!" Chi dramatically sobbed clinging to one of her 'Reiji-sempai' plushies.
Asami pinched the bridge of her nose, while mumbling to herself. She would not let the Aoi Vixen drive her insane. Patience was the key, at least for the time being.
"Chi, please stop…just help me with the luggage. Remember, we do have to leave by 10:30 PM with EKSTASIS and Nanami-chan."
"Ok, ok. Wait a second," Chi stuffed the plushie into one of her carry-ons, "We're not traveling on the same luxury yacht with STARISH?"
"No. We'll be on a different luxury yacht," Asami placed her passport in a travel pouch, "We'll be in one of the owner's suite which connects to the sun deck."
"Oooohh, the sun deck!" Chi clapped her hands in joy, "I am so taking advantage of the Jacuzzi!"
~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~
Location: S.S.A; Yoshi & Yoshio's dorm suite
Time: 9:25 PM
"Argh!" Yoshio exclaimed in haste, while searching for his favorite black long-sleeved jacket, in his unorganized closet.
"Why don't you wear the blue jean jacket?" Asked Yoshi flipping through a sports magazine, while relaxing on his back in his younger brothers bed, "It'll blend well with the long black pants."
"No way. Bro, this is my black sleeved jacket that we're talking about," Yoshio picked up a blue sock tossing it aside, "I can't have blue contrasting against black. I need to have a complete matching outfit."
Yoshi raised an eyebrow, "Are you sure this is about a matching outfit rather than trying to show off to Hikaru and Kaoru about your fashion style?"
"Oh. Shut. Up," Growled Yoshio finally finding his black long sleeved jacket under a pile of sweaters in his closet.
"I'm sure that the clothing you decide to wear for the next few days will impress our cousins," Yoshi pointed to his younger brother's luggage bag, "Besides the clothing that you've already packed should impress everyone at the island."
"Easy for you to say. You're already finished packing."
~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~
Location: S.S.A; Alexander & Masumi's dorm suite
Time: 9:50 PM
"But why?!" Masumi whined tugging on the sleeve of Alexander's lavender t-shirt.
"Hnn. I have…my own…suntan lotion," Alexander started unpacking a few beauty necessities from Masumi's travel bag, "You can…borrow from me. Hnn. Don't…need this. And…this too."
Masumi pouted grabbing his water gun from Alexander, "I packed this so I could play water tag with Asami and Chi."
Alexander's eyes twinkled, "Hnn…why don't we take the triple barreled one instead?"
"Oooohhhh, that's a great idea!"