Disclaimer: AkaiShadowBaneOrchid does not own any of the song titles mentioned in this chapter.

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

Chapter Thirty-six: Oh so…- awkward…

Date: May 12th 2012

Location: Tokyo Station

Time: 9:30 AM

"…- and don't wander off alone when your in Kyoto," Said Yuudai, handing a travel bag over to Asami, " Be sure to rest well and don't stay up late. At least try to go to bed early. Also if your arm starts to hurt to much, be sure to take…-"

"I know! Sheesh…- you sound like a worried mother. I'm not a kid anymore," Asami sighed, fiddling with a blue ribbon that was attached to the white spring dress, which she was currently wearing.

"You still act like one my dear Asami," Smiled the Chinese scion before handing a very thick white envelope over to Masato.

"What is this for?" Questioned the blue-haired pianist, a hint of suspicion gleamed in his eyes.

"No need for that look in your eyes. This isn't my doing. It's all from Saotome-san. Please upgrade your taste in clothes," Yuudai crossed his arms, "Purchase what you can afford with the amount in the envelope. Just make sure that you have the receipts with you when you both get back from Kyoto."

~'Train 301 to Kyoto station will be departing in one minute.'~

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Location: S.S.A Fashion Studio

Time: 10:09 AM

J.A Brooks placed her camera on a tripod, focusing on a red leather sofa, which was placed in the center of the huge elaborate fashion studio. A black background was set up behind the sofa. A few lighting equipment was already set up for the photo shoot. This time, J.A Brooks was working on her own with her younger brother. She plugged in a stereo nearby, quickly selecting a playlist on her iPod. Mysterious. Sexy. TVXQ's 'Mirotic' was a perfect match for the photo shoot.

"Hello," Chi said, entering the studio with EKSTASIS and STARISH, "I've brought the dazzling immortals to your haven."

J.A smiled, noticing that Chi had on a pink cat headband matching her pink frilly spring dress, "It's great to see you again. Where is Yuudai?"

"Unfortunately…- our manager is busy at the moment," Said Tokiya, "But he will arrive soon as he finishes the morning meeting with the teachers."

"Oh my, your manager is truly a workaholic," J.A adjusted the focus on her camera lens, "But I do give him credit for his skills at multitasking. Oh well. We'll start off by class sections. But first…- shirts off."

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

[J.A Brook's P.O.V]

Ok, so you learn new things everyday. I least expected to see shades of crimson dusting the cheeks of a few STARISH members. I guess you can add in the stuttering and wide eyes coming from them. Oh lordy. So their complete newbie's to full topless photo shoots. Amusing. Very amusing. I can see that Jinguji and Ichinose have no problems in taking topless shots. Hmm…- even Chi finds the whole situation too amusing. But what is this 'moe' that she speaks of?! I have no clue. EKSTASIS, those guys are living up to their stage names. Shirts were already tossed to the side.

"It's only shirts off," I said, noticing that Aijima, Ittoki, Kurusu, and Shinomiya were still a bit hesitant in stripping their shirts off, "Don't worry. I'm not asking you to go nude."

Chi giggled, "Angie-chan, I think that they were just caught off guard."

"Ha, it's more like they stepped into a whole new dimension," I smirked.

One by one Ittoki, Kurusu, and Shinomiya took their shirts off. Oh. Dear. Chi was glaring at Aijima. Oh lordy. Why do I feel like I'm dealing with a bunch of elementary school kids?!

"Shirt off!" Growled Yoshio, clearly the statement was meant for Aijima, "Or my brother and I will throw you in the academy pool!"

Yoshi sighed, "Don't add me to your troubles."

Cue sweat drops. Oh. Boy. I handed a reflector to Chi. This photo shoot is going to take a strain on my patience. I hope the group can take my instructions well.

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Location: S.S.A; Principal's office

Time: 11:10 AM

"It'll be a win-win situation with the release of the music videos on the 15th. Everyone will have something to gain," Said Yuudai, while handing out printouts to the teachers, including Nanami. Yuudai looked over his own copy before placing it into his briefcase.

"You're sending us off with the bands on a shopping errand?" Hyuuga questioned, after what he saw what was typed on his printout.

"Correct. You should have no problem in picking up the clothing listed on your printout," Yuudai refilled the teachers porcelain cups with jasmine tea, "Ms. Tsukiyomi can go along with Ms. Nanami and EKSTASIS in a separate vehicle, tomorrow around noon."

"Point blank ~ you've placed us as escorts of STARISH?" Asked Ringo with her arms crossed.

"Correct again. I would escort STARISH tomorrow…- but Saotome-san has requested by email that I should attend a gala in his place," Sighed Yuudai, "Then after the gala, I have to check up on business at the Shining Agency then there is more work to be done concerning STARISH."

Ringo sweat dropped, "Oh dear. You should take it easy, Yuu~kun."

Yuudai pinched the bridge of his nose. Seriously annoyed and stressed out. The Chinese scion hated being called 'Yuu~kun' by Ringo.

"Don't ever address me by that nickname again," Yuudai sighed, "Just stick to 'Huang-san' nothing more."

Ringo pouted, "So me~an!

Hyuuga and Nanami sweat dropped. The Chinese scion definitely had a whole other side to him when Asami wasn't around.

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Location: Kyoto station building

Time: 12:50 PM

[Asami's P.O.V]

How many years has passed since the last time I've visited Kyoto?! Was it six or eight years? I forget. Oh well. This time I'll be able to relax instead of promoting myself as an idol. Ignore the clicks of cell phone cameras aimed in my direction. Don't mind the group of people pointing and whispering. I'm here to relax not work. Fun, fun, fun all the way! Oh. Dear. I notice that Masato is trying his best to act natural. Hmm…- the information center should be on the second floor of Kyoto station. Which direction are the elevators?! Left, right, left…-

"Asami, don't wander off alone," Masato said before taking a hold of my left hand.

"I'm not wandering solo," I said only to have him give me one of those 'oh really?!' expressions, "O-oh dear god! Masato, seriously I'm not an idiot."

He sighed, "I don't want you to get injured."

D-damn the 'doki-doki' sensation. Ok. I get it. I'm a walking accident zone, but I might as well be putty in your hands.

"You win," I smiled, walking beside Masato, "Such a gentlemen you've become. I'll have to smother you with kisses later on."

Whoops. Did I just say that out loud?! Yes. I did. Sure enough a few people nearby were clearly amused. A few whistled while others just…- giggled. Oh. Boy. There was a shade of crimson dusting Masato's cheeks.

"W-wait…- aren't you walking a bit to fast!" I shouted, "Masa-kun…- slow down!"

Shame on me. I probably was too open with my words in public. But I can't help teasing him. Fun, fun, fun all the way!