Disclaimer: AkaiShadowBaneOrchid does not own Eugene Volkan from Hanasakeru Seishonen and the characters of UtaPri.

A/N: I only own my various OC's and their songs.

Chapter Thirty-three: Rain & Wardrobe Malfunctions…-

Date: May 10th, 2012

Time: 12:35 PM

"Hmm ~la, la, la~ raindrops falling from the sky," The enchanting siren sang, "Smearing my crim~son lips. There's no~one here…- but myself. Lonely in that dark abyss…-"

Asami stopped singing, lying back on the piano bench in the main music room, she continued to listen to the pitter-patter of raindrops hitting the academy window. The view from the music room was joyless. Asami had trouble falling asleep the previous night from the thunderstorm. The noise… oh… how she hated thunderstorms, but Chi was with her half the night helping her to calm her nerves. At least she had a friend to lean on. Asami touched the windowpane slowly writing out a few words, hesitated for a moment, then used the sleeve of her academy jacket to wipe off what she had written out on the cold, wet, windowpane.

"~Rain, rain go away~ Come again another day," Asami murmured, gently tapping the cold, wet, windowpane.

Grey. She really hated the color. It wasn't vibrant. The color was depressing. Utterly and downright de-press-ing. A go between black and white. Asami yawned, flopping back down on the piano bench. Oh. Boy. The weather outside was clearly affecting her mood. She ran a hand over the white ivory keys of the black Yamaha piano. She sighed. Maybe later in the day she could ask Yuudai to cheer her up by performing on the piano.

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Time: 1:30 PM

Ringo's voice. Fading in. Fading out. Chi yawned, nodding off once again. Natsuki brushed a strand of her long blue hair away from her mouth, before returning his attention back to his textbook. It was clear to him that the Aoi Vixen was tired, probably from the cause of the late night events with Asami and Nanami the past three days. Early performances at MX station, attending more fan signing events, and appearing on variety shows. Busy, busy, busy. Even Nanami was beginning to feel the pressure of exhaustion… under her eyes.

"Hnn. Stupid thunder," Chi mumbled in her sleep, "Restless…- Asami…- go back to bed."

"It'll be alright, Chi-chan," Natsuki whispered, patting her head gently.

Ringo handed out video worksheets to everyone in class, before turning on the movie projector.

"Interesting. Natsu-kun, really likes the Aoi Vixen," Masami thought, slightly smirking, "What a surprise. Relationships are really improving around here."

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Time: 4:30 PM

A silver Lamborghini drove up to the front entrance of the academy, on cue the silver gates automatically opened allowing the elaborate foreign vehicle to drive onto the academy grounds. It was still lightly raining when Eugene Volkan stepped out of the silver Lamborghini. He was wearing a white expensive trench coat over his masquerade costume, his shoes branded 'D&G.' He entered the academy, right away students who were in the area caught sight of the rare beauty. Platinum blonde hair. Dazzling topaz eyes. His seductive features already captivated men and women alike.

"Oh. My. Do you think he's here to fill in a teaching position?"

"I wonder if he's single."

"A foreigner…- so handsome!"

"Eh… not me! Why don't you do talk to him?!"

Eugene ignored the ongoing excitement around him. He was already used to people staring at him and talking about his 'rare beauty.' There was only one reason as to why he was visiting the academy. He turned a corner, heading down the main hallway of the academy, which led the way to the principal's office.

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Time: 5:10 PM

~RIP!~

Oh. Dear. God. Alexander's lavender pants had ripped when he tried to do the splits. Masato, Masumi, Ittoki, and Natsuki instantly stopped their 'A class' dance routine when they heard the sound. Asami, who had been watching the whole performance, burst out laughing. Alexander was clearly embarrassed. A shade of crimson dusted his cheeks. Masato slightly coughed, averting his eyes away from the huge rip at the back of Alexander's pants. Could bright pink, baby lamb boxers be counted as a cute thing? Ittoki and Natsuki turned their backs, focusing their attention on the lyrics to their song. Masumi quickly wrapped a towel around Alexander's waist, before telling him that the embarrassment would quickly pass.

"Mercury's right, Hypnos," Asami said, clearly done laughing, "Be thankful that it didn't happen at the auditorium."

"Hnn…- that makes me feel a bit better," Alexander mumbled, slightly smiling.

There was a door upon the door before Eugene entered the dance studio. Captivating. Ittoki, Masato, and Natsuki were on the mind track, 'Just who was this person?'

"Nice to see you again," Masumi said, quickly shaking hands with Eugene.

"Same here. I see that you're energetic as always," Eugene smiled before slinging an arm around Alexander's shoulders, "I'm sorry if I'm interrupting your practice. But I'm here to pick up the 'Double A's' for a masquerade ball. A night of 'D&D' awaits us."

So this was the person who had answered Asami's cell phone from a few days ago. Masato sighed. Asami never mentioned that this 'friend' of hers was quite attractive, including the fact that he was a male.

"No need to glare out daggers," Chuckled Masumi, patting Masato on the back.

Alexander slightly yawned, "Guys…- this is my Cousin Eugene Volkan."

Masato slightly raised his eyebrows. The name instantly clicked in his mind. Surprise. Surprise. The 'rare beauty' standing right before him was the scion to the Volkan financial group. Already he could feel the shade of jealousy growing deep within his chest once he saw the friendly bond between Asami and Eugene.

"Sorry, guys…- but Alex and I have to leave now," Asami said.

"No problem," Chirped Natsuki, "Have fun at the party."

Alexander waved a silent goodbye before leaving the dance studio with Asami and Eugene.

"I wish that I was going to the masquerade ball with them," Masumi sighed.

"Why do you wish that, Masumi?" Asked Ittoki.

Masumi smirked, "Females on the dancefloor in sexy costumes, of course."

Cue shades of crimson dusting the cheeks of the STARISH members.