Notes: I tried to get an idea of the layout of the Agreste Mansion, I am still unsure about the layout lol so I will be making some stuff up about it. I am mostly confident on what the first two floors entails, but will modify stuff for the Second floor and make up stuff for the third floor, and use the windows as a base to determine an outline for it. Apologies if I confuse you!
"Claws in," Adrien said once he landed safely in his room. Plagg sighed plopping down onto the couch.
"What an exhausting day of surprises" he grumbled.
"Yeah... Plagg do you have an idea of what that was about?" Adrien asked, sitting down next to Plagg, giving him a piece of camembert. Which he gladly ate in one bite.
"Beats me, I'll have to consult it with Tikki and see what she says about it, another one please" Plagg extended out his hand, motioning for more camembert. Adrien laughed, shaking his head giving Plagg another piece. This time Plagg was taking his time eating the second piece of Camambert, enjoying each bite he took. Adrien leaned back on the couch wondering about the event.
"It's definitely weird, floating black eggs. I wonder if Shadow Moth got a new power up. But how? They don't seem to be causing harm, Ladybug didn't use her yo-yo on them so maybe they aren't Amoks or Akumas?" He asked, staying silent, letting his thoughts run "So...what are they?" He asked himself. "Ladybug also mentioned, we can see them but not other people" Taking his phone in his hand and turning on the T.V with the other he searched. There weren't any reports of the eggs on the news or on the ladyblog. It was something he and the ladybug needed answers to, and the sooner the better. Adrien sighed, his thoughts wondered, the T.V being the only thing he was hearing.
"And once again Ladybug and Chat Noir have saved the day, Shadow Moth has yet to give up on the miraculous but we know that Ladybug and Chat noir are always ready to stop him! Next up rumors have been circulating about a famous singer spreading her career here at france! Here's Clara with more information!"
"Thank you Nadja, We're putting rumors to rest to confirm that famous Japanese Singer Utau Hoshina has arrived here in France! Spotting her at the airport hours ago. Miss Hoshina is expanding her career internationally! Parisians are lucky to have her first step is here in France! With a new album in the works, She is staying here indefinitely, concerts and shows are still to be determined so be on the lookout! She will also be joining the Agreste's-" Adrien looked back towards the T.V at the sound of his name seeing the blonde news reported in a small corner of the T.V as a video played of another blonde in pigtails singing.
"That right we-" Adrien started interrupted by a knock, he sat up properly and turned off the T.V in the process.
"Come in!" He answered, the door opened and Natalie walked in, Adrien met her halfway.
"Adrien, your father wants to speak with you." she said watching Adrien get up and walk up to her.
"My father?" Adrien asked and Nathalie nodded, reaching out to fix his shirt and hair a bit.
"Yes, do you recall when he mentioned having guests stay here?" She asked. Adrien nodded. He was surprised at his father's actions. He was told they would be having two exchange students staying with them. He wasn't aware his school did that or that his father would be allowing them to stay with them. He knew they had the space, he just never thought his father would actually let strangers stay in it. He doesn't even let his best friend visit! "They have arrived so we have to make a good impression" she said, giving him a small smile after moving a strand of hair.
"Of course," Adrien replied with a smile. Nathalie nodded and exited his room first. Adrien glanced back towards Plagg who flew to hide in Adrien's shirt pocket, before Nathalie could turn back around.
"Adrien" Nathalie called. Noting he wasn't walking with her.
"Sorry!" Adrien apologized, following right behind her. Adrien could already hear his father talking, but couldn't make out a word. From the railings he saw three people near the bottom of the stairs, two females and a male. One of the female's a woman with glasses and red hair, she was wearing a pale yellow suit and was talking with his father. The other two were teenagers; they looked like they were slightly older than him. The girl being a blonde with two pigtails, wearing a black and gray uniform, he realized it was the girl from the t.v. The other was a tall male in what would be the male version of the school uniform the girl was wearing, having blue hair and carrying a violin case on his back. Both were close and both were clearly interested in having a look around the place. Adrien was more surprised seeing little people floating around them, an Angel and Devil looking was around the girl and a cat looking one floating around the guy. It seemed like his father nor the woman speaking with him took notice of them, not even the teens themselves. Glancing at Natalie he noticed her demeanor wasn't changing either. Adrien decided to pretend he couldn't see them, he wouldn't want them to think he was crazy for seeing floating little people, then again he had a magical being in his shirt pocket, but nobody knew that.
Adrien and Nathalie had reached the top of the center stairs and caught the attention of both teenagers. He felt a cold shiver run through him, it felt more like glares rather than normal staring, they were almost piercing enough to make him want to hide behind Nathalie but he fought it. Nathalie cleared her throat to gain Gabriel's attention, as they continued down the stairs.
"Ah, Sanjou-san, this is my assistant Nathalie," Gabriel semi turned to introduce Nathalie to the red-haired woman.
"A pleasure to meet you, I'm Yukari Sanjou," Yukari greeted excitedly, extending her hand towards Nathalie.
"The pleasure is mine." Nathalie nodded, shaking her hand. Gabriel walked towards Adrien placing his hand on his shoulder.
"And this is my son Adrien Agreste"
"Hello, it's nice to meet you" Adrien spoke shyly, reaching out his own hand to shake Yukari's hand.
"Aw what a cutie you are! It's nice to meet you! Do you perhaps know how to sing? You and Utau can make a wonderful duo! Of course a modeling duo will also work!" Yukari spoke, shaking his hand, Adrien laughed before turning to look at his father curiously. Gabriel cleared his throat.
"Miss Sanjou, is the student's guardian and Miss Hoshina's manager" Gabriel explained to Adrien, he nodded, He wasn't really sure how the student exchange program work, to even question why the students needed a guardian to stay with them as well or that if a student was famous their manager can tag along too. "And Yes, it's possible, we would still need to work out the details for it." Gabriel responded to Sanjou's rambling in the background, placing a hand on Adriens shoulder.
"It will be nice working with you Miss Sanjou" Adrien responded. Gabriel nodded, then motioned towards the two teenagers.
"And these two are Utau Hoshina and Ikuto Tsukiyomi, they're siblings and our guests throughout this student exchange program" both gave a small bow in response.
"My name is Utau Hoshina, it's nice to meet you" the blonde responded first, Adrien shook her hand, hesitantly, feeling almost an air of hostility from the girl.
"It's nice to meet you Utau," Adrien responded.
"Ikuto Tsukiyomi" the blue haired continued but only gave a slight bow, Adrien followed suit.
"It's nice to meet you too, Ikuto." Adrien felt awkward at Ikuto's indifferent greeting but still gave him a smile. Gabriel once again cleared his throat to gain attention.
"Adrien, as you know they will be staying with us as part of a student exchange program" Gabriel said. "With your school wanting to expand the studies of its students, it's a good opportunity to be able to have two of them stay with us. You can also learn a thing or two from them" Gabriel said. Adrien was still curious about his father's actions but nonetheless accepted them, he started wondering if maybe it was some sort of improvement to their current lifestyle. After all he would have company and other teenagers to get along with and Utau was probably someone he could relate to by working on the entertainment business, though he might have to work on it.
"Both Miss Hoshina and Mr. Tsukiyomi here are skilled music wise." Gabriel added "Miss Hoshina is a singer and Mr. Tsukiyomi here can play the violin. Perhaps you can expand your musical studies throughout their stay here" Adrien nodded. Maybe his music lesson wouldn't be so boring anymore.
"Yes father," Adrien replied. Giving both teenagers a bright smile "I hope you both feel at home here" He added, earning a 'hmp' from Utau and a nod from Ikuto. He was a bit more sure about Utau's hostility and Ikuto's indifference. His eyes wandered a bit, catching glances at the little people floating. The angel looking on sounded very enthusiastic about the place, while the devil looking one sounded like it was ready to cause trouble and the cat one ended up on top of Iktuo's head taking a nap. Adrien quickly averted his eyes towards the ground when he noticed Ikuto's eyes move towards him, leading to a stare. 'I didn't mean to stare.. But what are those things? They don't look like kwami's at all, or maybe they're another kind? Or are there other kinds of Kwami's?' Adrien felt a hand on his shoulder that brought him out of his thoughts, looking up, it was his father's hand.
"Adrien please lead them to the guests room so they can get settle meanwhile we finish up with the paperwork this entails, later we can rejoin for dinner and you can give them a tour of our home if you'd like" Gabriel said,
"Yes Father" Adrien nodded, Gabriel walked away with Nathalie and Yukari into his office leaving Adrien with the two teenagers. They stayed silent for a while. Adrien cleared his throat.
"Um.. so you can follow me," he started, leading them up the stairs and they followed in suit "um so where are you from?"
"Japan" Utau responded with a scoff. 'Right.. I knew that... already' He shook his head.
"Oh that's cool! I have a gir- erm..friend who's also from Japan, she's a very skilled fencer." He played off, that didn't seem to spike their interest, he was glad they didn't ask about his own correction, but still felt embarrassed at the misstep. "um.. So why did you participate in the student exchange?"
"Our father wanted us to participate," Utau responded, "he said it was best for us to go overseas."
"Oh.." Adrien wasn't sure what to say. They continued up the stairs taking the right side until they reached black door halfway through the third flight of stairs, before the double doors at the end of the stairs. Opening the door it shows another two sets of stairs leading up to the third floor. Reaching the third floor the siblings noticed it consisted of a spacious hallway, to their left were 4 doors equally spaced. Meanwhile on the right side there were two doors on each end of the hall while the middle consisted of a giant double door. "You guys can stay here" Adrien motioned to the row of doors "the double doors in the middle is a sharing space for the guests." Adrien motioned to each door. "but the rest of the rooms are available so you can choose which one you prefer." Adrien proceeded to open some of the doors to let them choose. Both siblings walked into each room looking around. Each room was spacious in its own, and each had their walk in closets and bathrooms.
After looking at all five rooms Ikuto debated between the second and third room on the left side he entered the third room, glancing around until he reach the window, he notice the window was big enough for him to go through, it's the main factor he considered about both the second and third rooms, with the others having a smaller window. Looking out he saw the entrance of the mansion, it was a good view to see who entered and exited, currently he was able to see the large driver that brought them in taking out their luggage.
The window was the main advantage he saw of both rooms, even if it could be risky if he were to leave through the window, but it was one he could take. Ikuto set down his violin on the bed, turning around to see Adrien there. Adrien smiled, taking it as a sign that Ikuto had claimed the room. Turning to Utau who was at the moment just standing, like she didn't care.
"Your brother had chosen a room" Adrien spoke, gaining her attention and motioning to the room. Utau walked over to see his room and then the two next to him.
"I'll take this one, '' Utau said entering the second room Ikuto had considered. Adrien nodded. Now alone in the middle of the hallway he wasn't sure what to do next, He was able to see both siblings wander around their respective rooms. He also took notice of the little people floating around to explore too. He was now sure that the Angel and Devil looking one belonged to Utau. It wasn't much of a question for the cat looking since it was napping the whole time on top of Ikuto until they made it to their room.
A thud caught their attention as Placide, also known as Gorilla by Adrien, arrived, setting some luggage down. Adrien moved to the side so Gorilla could lay down the luggage in between both rooms. He grunted before proceeding to bring up some more bags.
"I'll let you two settle in then. Um.." Adrien hesitated for a second but still mustered up the courage "I hope you can both join us for dinner" Adrien added, and Ikuto nodded, as he grabbed one of his suit cases.
"Sure" Ikuto he added
"Great! I'll let you two settle then and let my father and Nathalie know which rooms you're staying in. She'll stop by to give you the keys to your respective rooms." with that Adrien left. Once he was out of sight and they heard the door close, Utau sighed, crossing her arms and leaned against the door frame to her room.
"Do you think he has any charas?" She asked Ikuto, both staring at the door he left through, a chuckle was heard.
"He must have if he could see us!" the little devil chara spoke up. The cat one floated towards her.
"I agree nya~! We should explore!" He suggested, ready to leave but was held back by Ikuto who grabbed him by the collar.
"No, if he can see chara's it's best not to wander about, Yoru" Ikuto warned. "Besides, we're not sure if he has any and we were told not to involve him, so we keep away" Ikuto finished, taking some more of his luggage into his room before closing it. Utau stayed a little longer wondering.
She saw the door to the third floor open watching Gorille bring in the last of their luggage, or more like the last of hers. She gave out another side. "You can leave those in the middle of the room" Utau stated, stepping aside allowing Gorilla to set down the luggage and bring the ones he left on the hallway inside. "Thanks" Utau said once he was done and left. Looking at her luggage she got ready to unpack. Thinking back to what Ikuto told her she grumbled.
""If that was the case then why do I have to work with him"
