I'm sorry it took so long! Here is a new chapter...
"Just one thing…" Takuto was pissed…yet was astounded at the situation…
A sweet "Yes?" came from his side.
He was in the house of none other than Kanako Watanabe…but when he was conscious of where he was, he made sure his clothes were still on his body…he sure as heck didn't trust someone like her with his safety, especially in a vulnerable state. He was now on the pool side of the cruise ship, sitting on one of the sits used for sun bathing but didn't relax one bit.
Kanako took the glass Simone just served her and sipped a bit before turning to him. "What is it?"
"If you wanted to talk to me, you didn't need to kidnap me…" Takuto made sure he still had that polite tone in his voice.
"It's all good, you're here now and that's what matters."
'No it isn't! You're gonna start a big misunderstanding someday with those dangerous whims of yours!' Takuto refrained from saying it aloud. "Then, what is it? I'm already late for practice."
Kanako gave him an angelic smile…a smile that didn't give a good sign…not good, not good at all. Takashi and Simone closed onto him at the snap of their mistress' finger crept him out even more.
"Something to make our café even better!" Kanako chirped as Simone and Takashi went to work on a struggling Takuto. "Don't worry about your club. I'll handle it."
She sipped some more of the mix given by Simone, ignoring the loud protests of the red head. "What a beautiful night…"
"What happened?" was the only thing Wako's grandmother could ever ask. "…your hair…"
Takuto was either surprised that her strict tone didn't change or she didn't even flinch. "It's…complicated…" He didn't have the energy to even say anything about it.
The old lady didn't meddle into it anymore but sighed and mumbled something like… 'Kids these days…' and '…they don't trust adults…'
"Thank you!" Takuto just felt the need to say it. He knew she was worried and it somehow made him happy. He blushed when he saw her give back a smile. He then heard something about getting ready since he would be moving out soon and Wako was coming back.
Takuto just said okay and went to his temporary room to fix up.
"Dinner is on the table." Wako's grandmother informed before proceeding to her room. "And tie that away."
"Yes, grandma!"
Morning of the festival…
Takuto made sure to be earlier than everybody else…too bad for him a lot were either excited or responsible, as the whole room was already set up and more than half were ready in their costumes.
Slowly, he crept inside…yet again, the one responsible called out to him.
"You're late, Takuto-kun." Kanako announced practically telling everyone of his presence. She also quickly noticed the band behind the redette and removed it, smooth strands of hair sliding off the band that restricted them and some slid to the front through the shoulders.
Everyone was plain shocked…shock that only lasted for a second until the girls hoarded him and started touching his hair.
"It isn't a wig!"
"So cool."
"How pretty!"
And all other compliments surrounded him. Takuto thought there was no end to this mob, until there was a loud and forceful opening of the door.
Keito in her miko costume walked towards Kanako and Takuto, dispersing the crowd as she passed them. "Ms Watanabe." Keito didn't stop when she heard a protest of 'Mrs Watanabe'. "Some concoctions from the lab have gone missing." She gave a stern look at Takuto, making him flinch, then back to Kanako. "Do you know anything about that?"
"It's fine." Kanako just said as if confessing yet thinking of it as nothing. "It's for the success of the festival. Right, everyone?"
There was a loud 'YES!' from all the girls present. Keito sighed. From the beginning, it was useless to argue with the green beauty. She turned to Takuto once more. "Go change. I'll see if it's satisfactory or not."
Takuto was given his costume, still folded and packed inside a strong paper.. There was one problem…it was entirely different from Sugata's! It was a different design and a different fabric…kind of girly. No, maybe it was just his imagination. "Umm…I don't think I know how to wear this…" Takuto blurted out. It was a bad move, even by Takuto.
'Takuto-kun wants help to change?'
'Takuto-kun's body!'
'Takuto-kun all naked?'
'I might be able to touch Takuto-kun's naked body?'
Once again, he was hoarded by the girls.
"I'll help you, Takuto-kun!"
"No, I wore one before so I'll be the one to help him. Right, Takuto-kun?"
"I know how to do it, I'll do it!"
"Let onee-san help you!"
"You're not even from this class! Stop with the sister play, it's creepy!"
'Waa, where are you touching?' He tried getting out but failed every time.
He felt a hand grip his wrist in the midst of the mob and forcefully pulled him out of it.
"Stop this at once. You're troubling him."
Takuto felt himself being pushed at the person's back…He blushed as he stood up straight and saw Sugata in his costume. 'S-So cool…' was the first thing that came to mind. "T-Thanks."
The girls just squealed. They were equally thrilled to see Sugata in costume and with the atmosphere the two were having.
"I agree." Keito went beside Sugata. "Those who aren't in this class, go back! And for those in this class…GET BACK TO WORK!" She raised her voice but didn't lose the order of her tone. Takuto believed this was one of the reasons she was class rep…she really knew how to get the control she wanted done.
Touching Takuto's shoulder, "Takuto-kun, Takashi will help you.", and at Kanako's words, Takashi guided him towards the dressing room the boys poorly made. It was just an opaque curtain covering a small space at the back end of the classroom.
As soon as they were at the other side of the curtain, Sugata went in with them. "I'll help."
Takashi just nodded. Takuto unfolded the clothes and…
*Outside the curtain* (Meaning it's the perspective of the people outside the dressing room)
"No way!"
Everyone in the classroom working had lost their concentration and put their attention at the sudden cry.
"There is no way I'm wearing something like that!"
They were all so curious especially the girls and most especially Wako. Keito, Kanako and Wako were standing guard though. Keito was annoyed at the scene Takuto was starting while Kanako chuckled at the outcome she had already hoped for.
"Isn't it fine? Your outfit matches Sugata-kun's." Kanako told him but most likely said it to the whole classroom to keep them thinking. "Takashi, we don't have much time so please help Takuto-kun change quickly."
They just heard a small 'hai' then shuffling of clothing.
"I can do it myself! W-Wait, Sugata, you too?"
Wako gulped.
"Wait! Where are you touching?"
The girls slowly leaned closer...anticipation rising… doki doki…doki doki
"L-Let go! I…can unclothe myself…"
Sweat appears on the female faces. The boys just went back to work, a bit far away from the female population and ignored the obvious situation the girls are misunderstanding.
"Then stop struggling, Takuto." Sugata calmly said
"It'll be easier if you just gave up, Takuto-san." Takashi sounded like he was holding down a struggling Takuto.
"I get it! I'll stop struggling! Just let go of m—wwawah!"
Everyone saw the curtain fall down…Takuto apparently lost his balance and fell down gripping the curtains making it fall with him.
The guys quickly turned away and covered their ears, which was a good call as the girls squealed in their utmost delight at the tangled positions of the three guys.
It was as if time stood still. (The audience view is sideways)
Takashi had fallen on his hind clearly catching Takuto, whose back leaned on the previous boy …to be more precise, the back of Takuto's head was leaning on the boy's chest…Takashi had an arm hooked down and around one of Takuto's shoulders and his other hand gripping Takuto's other wrist.
Takuto was messily wearing a long kimono…obviously because he was struggling so much. On one shoulder that wasn't being restrained, the kimono slid down to reveal his smooth creamy skin and parts of his chest (not to mention a nipple). His legs were a bit open, showing them sinfully.
Sugata was…also dragged down as Takuto's free hand had grasped hard on his clothes. He was looming above Takuto. His lower body was in between of the boy's legs and one of his hands were on the floor beside Takuto, the other hand had accidentally relaxed on top of the redette's chest.
Wako was just taking photos non-stop while in a daze. 'A threesome! A ninja and samurai with a princess!'
Keito quickly stood in front of the viewers' sight of the scene before they could follow Wako's actions. This gave the three boys enough time to stand up and act as though nothing happened a while ago.
"We'll just go to the guy's washroom…" Sugata suggested as he took the fallen curtain and put it around Takuto, making him look like dressing up as a blanket ghost in a third-rate haunted house. "At least like this, it won't be too obvious."
"Wouldn't it be the same if Sugata-kun went with Takuto-kun?" Wako contemplated aloud…She quickly covered her mouth as if she shouldn't have said anything in the first place.
And so, he ended up going with Takashi. As they left the room, he saw Wako apologizing to Sugata…something about what she just said. Sugata seemed a bit angry, too.
"This is too hard to move in…" Takuto commented as they have finally finished his costume. What the hell did he look like? There were no mirrors here, which was fair since it was a boy's room…but there were instances like these that a boy is in need of one. Takashi was taking a long time. Right after he helped Takuto, he just said that he would unlock the door and remove the busy sign in front of it.
He went there to check and the boy was gone. The only thing left was the white cloth he used to cover his whole body. He was debating whether he should wait or go on ahead…that pissed him off a bit. He wasn't some princess, even though he was dressed like one! Never mind! He didn't need an escort! He covered himself again and proceeded back to his class, wishing for a mob never to arise before he could get back to class. (He wasn't proud of it.)
He felt like everyone was staring. He couldn't help it. This was the speed that was most comfortable. The costume was a bit heavy and he would damage it by running, since he was dragging some of it.
Every few moments, he bumped into someone. Not really his fault but it was just that a lot of the students were outside of their classrooms, all ready to greet outsiders and students to their own booths.
"This one! Let's ask this one, Sunako!" Takuto felt someone tug on him and pull him on the side. "Hey, you're one of those in charge of the haunted house, right? Where is your booth?"
Takuto slightly glanced at the boy asking him, but he still made sure his face still wasn't visible. "N-No…I'm not. Now, if you please excuse me…" Takuto turned around but before he could continue on, he was forced to turn around again.
This time it was the girl. "Where is the haunted house attraction?" She gave a spoiled brat vibe. The boy was trying to calm her down… 'Sunako, it's okay!'
Her sudden action made the fabric slide down from his head, revealing his features. The two was speechless a bit. Before he could put his cover back on, the guy had to say out loud "Cute!" and took the attention of the surrounding people.
Before he knew it, he was herded yet again. The two he was just talking to had left, with the girl dragging the guy away.
"That's Tsunashi Takuto-kun, right?"
"Oh, the one in the play from last time?"
"Eve of Legend?"
"I saw that! The red one? He was so cool!"
By now, his cover was pulled away…and he was all naked, which was an exaggeration.
"Please stop." Takuto was suddenly carried in a bridal style by an unknown guy. "Can't you see she's bothered by it?" The person had a gentle way of speaking that went well with his smooth and breezy voice.
Takuto looked up and saw the man smiling at him. He was so similar to…Sugata. They had the same look in their eyes, the same white complexion…even that aura…He pulled himself together as he realized he was staring too long. "T-Thank you." Takuto quietly mumbled, which only sounded like grumbles to the man.
"Let me escort you, hime-sama." He acted in the most prince charming way.
Squeals surrounded them.
"I see. I see. I didn't know you were a guy." The guy laughed softly at his mistake.
Takuto was walking close to the mysterious man, because no one had dared to approach him. It was more like they were giving them way.
*The person was giving off a killing intent around the two of them…*
"You had your hair long for a long time?"
"I don't want to start with that…" Takuto stopped at the front of his classroom. "Thanks again."
As Takuto started to open the door, the guy asked him if he could try finding his cousin's class. Their conversation was stopped by 'KYAAA's and 'YAAA's of the girls in their class.
"Takuto, what took you so…!" Sugata quickly charged to the entrance and pulled Takuto yet again to his back. He turned to the man with him and gave a look of annoyance. "What are you doing here?"
"Is it wrong for me to visit my previous school's festival?" He gave a mature smile and turned his sight on Takuto. "Oh, so you're Tsunashi Takuto-chan." He said in delight and anticipation.
'-Chan?'
"My name is Shindou Subaru. Nice to meet you." He went past Sugata and took Takuto's hand, shaking it gently.
"Shindou? Sugata's brother?"
Sugata pushed the man away and went in front of Takuto as if shielding him. "No, he isn't."
Takuto was amazed. It was the first time, he saw an aggravated Sugata that acted somewhat childish.
"Subaru-kun, you came!" Wako came towards them.
"You're looking great, Wako. It suits you." Subaru commented. "Oh, I forgot! I did have a reason for coming here." He stepped outside the room. "Our two troublesome cousins came here without my permission! I was trying to find Sugata, hoping he saw them."
Sugata flinched. "Even they're here?"
"Oh, haven't seen them? Well, I'll come back. Takuto-chan, serve me tea later." And after that, he left.
Just a few more minutes and the booths were gonna be opened. Takuto was kneeling (sitting on his legs) on a raised platform by the windows. His rank was obvious because his place was the most decorated. It was decorated like the inside of a palace…it had tea ceremony materials and two mats for two customers that would want him to serve them. Takuto remembered how Kanako forced him to learn tea ceremony in two hours! And he was even told not to reveal that he was male therefore talk to a minimum or not talk at all when customers are here.
Wako was doing his hair putting on hair jewelry and tying some of a third of his back hair up. "Takuto-kun, you actually suit this hairstyle. It's cute!" After she heard a grumble on how a guy isn't flattered with the word cute, she chuckled. "Then what if Sugata-kun calls you cute?" She whispered just between the two of them. She giggled again at Takuto, who was blushing because of the statement. "Anyway, now you know the reason why Sugata-kun didn't want you in his house."
"Mm?" Takuto just made a sound to show he was listening.
"Sugata-kun and Subaru-kun don't get along well. And we (Me, Tiger and Jaguar) would always talk about you to him. He really wanted to meet you…and that made Sugata angry."
Takuto tilted his head a bit to Wako, earning him a slight tug back to his last position and Wako scolding him to hold still. "Why?"
"You say why…Takuto-kun…you're really…" Wako sighed. There was no progress at all! Were the two that dense?
"What are you talking about?" Sugata suddenly came up to them all ready.
Wako quickly finished doing Takuto and went to her position. "Nothing!" She cheerfully said before going.
Sugata's gaze went back to Takuto who was still looking towards Wako. He couldn't tell whether he was male or female. The slight application of foundation and lipstick and the fixing of his hair made it hard to decipher his gender. Anyone who didn't know him would easily think he is female because of his costume…an imperial princess.
"Sugata?"
Sugata quickly woke up from his trance as Takuto was looking at him with concern. "I'm fine."
"So, in other words…I'm a model…no, more like on display?" Takuto complained to himself quietly but Sugata had accidentally heard it, since he stood just in front of the platform being the princess' (Takuto's) special knight.
" Keito decided that if they want us to serve them, then more incentive is needed." Sugata told him but didn't move from his spot. They needed to stay in character.
Before Takuto could say any more…
"Tak—no, Hime-sama, Sugata-dono, there are two guests for you." Ruri informed them as she bowed down.
The two looked at each other and towards the couple that was heading their way.
"Sunako, if you wanted the best they got, pay for it yourself!"
"No way! You're older so pay for your sib…" Her voice died out as they were in front of the pretty boy couple.
Sugata was the first to react. "You!"
The attention of the room was set towards them as the girl 'Sunako' screamed. The other girls were ready to burst as they gave bad vibes when the light blue haired girl hooked her arm around Sugata's.
"Sugata! I found you!" She exclaimed like a child despite the fact that she looked the same age.
"Woah…you're the cutie I saw a while ago!"
Sugata quickly turned to that voice. A nerve snapped inside him as he saw Takuto's hands were being held affectionately and that it was making Takuto uncomfortable.
The guy quickly saw a sword between him and the red beauty (the sharp edge was towards the one called brother by Sunako). Looking up, he saw Sugata giving him a deadly look…which didn't work much as his other arm was being cuddled by his sister.
"Please sit down, m-a-s-t-e-r…or else…" Sugata paused and finally got the attention of the suddenly curious teen. "…I'll call Subaru." He threatened as he forcefully retrieves his arm from the annoying girl.
It worked as he let go of Takuto's hands.
"No need to. I'm already here."
The siblings instinctively hugged each other as they turned to see the devil spoken of.
After giving them a death glare for a whole minute, he turned to Takuto and his face drastically changed. He was gently smiling at him. "Takuto-chan, I came here for my tea." He sat down on the mat just a few feet away from where Takuto sat.
As Takuto started preparing the tea, almost everyone in the room kept their eyes on him. The way he did the tea ceremony was sublime. Even Sugata couldn't help but stare. Takuto, on the other hand…
'Put grace into every action! Put a subtle expression on your face! Sit up straight!'
…couldn't help remember his harsh two hour training with the devil of an instructor hired by Kanako. He couldn't even believe he practiced this in just two hours. Finally done, he tapped the whisk two times on the edge of the cup to avoid small droplets of tea from falling to the floor before placing the whisk down to the side. He raised the cup up on one hand and using the palm of his other hand, he gently turned it counter-clockwise two times before placing it down in front of Subaru . . . . . . who was shockingly taking a video!
Takuto was speechless and turned red…Sugata quickly went back to his senses and charged towards Subaru trying to get the video camera. But before he could, a tug on his sleeve stopped him. He turned to a nervously smiling Takuto, who just shook his head lightly saying he's okay.
"I'm not!" Sugata said as he sat back down. Subaru just chuckled and went to gulp down some of the tea.
"Oh, I almost forgot." Subaru rested his arms on his lap. "I haven't introduced my cousins." His hand motioned to the two behind him. "The boy is Sunao and his younger twin is Sunako."
Sunao waved lovingly at Takuto, while Sunako just looked to her side, pouting with her arms crossed.
"If you're here about sending me home…leave. I'm staying here." Sugata made what he said loud and clear. His eyes met Subaru's with unwavering force.
"Buuut ~ Sugata, your engagement is already null! Let's go home!" Sunako whined.
Everyone in the room had their attention to the group. Kanako saw how the little group by the window was disturbing the customers and with the snap of her fingers. "Takashi."
"Yes, mistress." Takashi quickly pulled out a sliding wall out of the side and separated the small space for Takuto and Sugata's group.
Takuto was just astounded…when did she prepare this?
"Your parents have already decided." Subaru pressed, his playful tone nowhere to be found. Seeing Sugata not even responding, not looking at him nor moving, he knew there was no choice. "Fine, why don't I propose a condition?" Seeing as Sugata still didn't look at him, he continued. "Master of the Shindou Style, if I defeat you, you'll come back with us…if not…let's say, I'll give you a present."
Sugata suddenly stared back at him.
"I'll defeat you like those other times." Subaru proclaimed with a smirk on his face.
'Sugata…was defeated?' Takuto found it surprising. Looking at Sugata, he saw his shaking a bit…fear? No, it was anger. "Sug-!"
"I accept."
A/N:
It went a step backwards…sorry. It's confusing but I hope you understood the chapter. School and work and anime are making it hard for me to make chapters…but don't worry, I have the story in my brain so I'll finish it.
Anyway, I saw a lot of doujinshi online. They were mostly SugataXTakuto! Why are people only buying and sharing TakutoXSugata? Ahn! If only I can buy in Japan!
