7:53 PM at Gogobebe Restaurant, Shizuru's POV

I arrived early and asked for assistance for the reservations under Kruger Race, one of the waitress guided me to a private room and say Kruger-san is waiting for me already. I smiled politely at her and say "thank you" for her assistance. So far the restaurant looks decent, so much for a 'fun' restaurant as Natsuki said. I was wearing the dress that mother sent earlier, it was a simple but elegant looking red dress.

When I entered the room I spotted the back of a tall and raven-haired man wearing a white business suit that screamed expensive in all capital, he's facing the glass window and silently watching the scenery and one of his hands is in his pocket while the other is holding something I can't see since his back is blocking my sight. I greeted him to announce my arrival and when he turned his head towards me I was shocked that he seems familiar to me. 'Oh my is Natsuki pulling a prank on me?'

"Ara?"

Pale skin, shining raven-hair, emerald eyes that portrayed innocence. I was in awe because he looks exactly like Natsuki.

"Good evening Fujino-san, may I ask if is there something in my face? You look shocked upon seeing me." He asked while touching his face as if checking if there is something that made me stop.

"I'm sorry for my rudeness, I was stunned because you reminded me of someone I know."

"Iyaaah and here I am, telling myself that my face is close to extinction." he joked while rubbing the back of his neck and acting shy. I giggled as a response.

Even the huskiness of his voice reminds me of Natsuki or maybe I'm being crazy from the moment Natsuki made me her assistant and order me to wash her clothes and clean her place every month.

Yeah, literally.

After the play, we frequently see each other—no, more like me stalking Natsuki then a year after that, Natsuki started asking me to clean her place every week earning a head slap from Mai every time she asked me. Eventually, Natsuki acquired the knowledge of helping me in cleaning HER place but after 2 years of friendship, she started asking me to wash her clothes and cook her breakfast, bento box for lunch, and dinner. She made me her servant without salary but she'll take me out to a nice friendly date if we have a time as a payment which I don't mind as long as she'll entertain me with her blush.

"Well, again sorry for my rudeness earlier. Let me introduced myself properly. I'm Fujino Shizuru."

"Uhm nice to meet you, I'm Natsuku Kruger. Just call me Natsu(1)without any honorific."

Formality issues just like Natsuki.

"Call me Shizuru then." I offered my hand for a shake and he, smiling, followed my actions.

"If you don't mind I already order something earlier, I hope it suits your taste." Lack of considerations to a lady, so like Natsuki, did these two ever consider that I have my style of foods? But if we're talking about foods here then I trust his judgment on whatever food that he ordered. I hope so.

"A-ara no worries, I don't mind."

A few moments later our dinner arrived, I smiled because he didn't put my trust to waste, he choose the food that Natsuki usually ordered for me, Kaseiki Ryori. Usually, I ate light meals for dinner because heavy foods can make me throw up especially when I'm a little anxious.

While we're eating he sometimes cracks a joke and I giggled as a response. I never felt so bored at his company but the fact that I feel comfortable around him is something I am confused about, it feels like I was talking to Natsuki in a white formal suit and short hair but respectful.

We were having fun getting to know each other when my phone rings. I took my phone from my purse to see Natsuki's ID, speaking of the devil. I excuse myself and he silently nod wearing a gentle smile as if saying 'Go on, I don't mind if you answer that call it might be important.' I smile apologetically at him.

"Hello, Natsuki?" I answered.

"Are you done yet with your break up? Oh my God did he bring his new girl and you have a fistfight? Oh my God, I regret tagging along to see the ever graceful Fujino Shizuru having a fistfight with a mistress. Is she pretty?"

Have I ever tell you that Natsuki has the habit of mumbling something related to her drama? If I haven't, then now you know.

"Natsuki, I was serious when I said earlier that you watch too much drama and hello to you too, dear."

"Well let me rephrase it. Are you done with that fancy boring dinner?"

"Almost Natsuki, any problem?"

"Well Miss President, I only asked because it's getting late and I was wondering if you want me to go there then take you somewhere and offer my shoulder on you to cry but hearing you were happy I discarded my rescue plan even though I already prepared many tissues to bring. I even prepare a pair of clothes in case you'll drench my shirt from your tears."

"Thank you, Natsuki but I will be spending my night at my parent's house and I have a nice company here to drive me home."

"Nice company? HMM let see, is that you're soon to be ex-boyfriend? Did you bring the pepper spray I bought you? You want me to go there with my guns? If you notice that he's driving somewhere away from your home, don't ever hesitate to use that on his perverted eyes, show no mercy Shizuru- HEY!! how come you have a boyfriend without letting me break his bones and crashed his skull?"

After years of being a reliable friend to this pup, I already built an immunity to her mumbling and annoying personality. I have surprisingly lots of patience when it comes to this pup.

"Natsuki relax! This man here is a gentleman, a good friend and yes I brought peppy to ease whatever worries you feel. And hey what did I tell you about keeping a gun?!"

"Good! I will be having a Mayo sandwich tonight since you didn't cook me anything before going out," she replied, dodging my question.

Honestly, I saw her collections of guns in her apartment already while I was cleaning. At first, I was terrified thinking about what kind of a person Natsuki is but later I found her licenses causing me to sigh of relief. As time passed by I realized that Natsuki is a disciplined person to put her guns on a safe then became comfortable when I found out how skilled she is at handling a gun. It's not like she'll play her guns in front of me and accidentally pull the trigger and struck the bullet in my head then die right?

"Just don't forget to call me when you're having a heart attack because of it, at least let me hear your last will. I'll hang up the phone now Natsuki, don't worry I'm safe here and I'll call you when I get home. Bye Boo(2)" I replied stressing out the sarcasm.

"OI! You sound happy about my last will!"

After I hang up the phone, I face Natsu and flashed an apologetic smile for the unexpected call. To be honest that call was expected by me when you have an annoying puppy as a friend.

"Sorry for taking up some time. It's my friend, she wanted to check on me to make sure I won't need her shoulder." I explained I didn't bother to hide the friendship I have with Natsuki, I'm so proud to be her best friend.

"It must be nice to have someone who always checks on you, is she your best friend?"

"Ara! Yes she's my best friend, she may be cold and annoying always but she's protective and caring when it comes to her friends. Before coming here she thought that I will be having a dinner date with my soon to be ex-boyfriend and will call her telling 'HE BROKE UP WITH ME' thing then cry on her shoulder. I kept on telling her that she watches too much late-night drama but she's too stubborn to listen."

"She seems a nice friend. By the way, you drop this handkerchief when you grab your phone from your purse earlier and this may be a bit rude question but is this handkerchief yours?"

"Ara no, this isn't mine. This belongs to someone who helped me 3 years ago and I didn't have a chance to return this to the owner since she already ran away before I get the chance to know her name, that's why I kept this as a lucky charm and will give this back to her as soon as I see her again. Why'd you ask?"

"Well, you might not believe me but this handkerchief belongs to my twin sister. According to Dad, we were only 1 when Mom disappeared with my sister. Originally, this blue hankie here was mine while the pink one was hers, but she threw a fit to have the blue hankie instead of pink causing Dad to sighed and swap the two."

He smiled bitterly while getting the pink handkerchief from her pocket. My eyes widen when he spread the item for me to have a better view of the pink handkerchief that identical to the one I have, even the initials N.K is the same but in pink.

"While growing up, I noticed Dad was hiring private detectives to find some reason. I thought it was business matters but one day, I saw him at his study, crying, facing a portrait of a man and a woman holding a twin babies, that's when I finally realized that maybe Dad is looking for them all this time."

I smiled at him as if saying 'please continue.'

"Dad never stop searching, hoping that someday we will meet again. I asked him about the portrait and dad finally told me the truth about mom and sis. Every day he will tell a story of how they met for the first time, how his life became wonderful when we were born. My mother's name is Mutsumi Kyujo, she goes for her maiden name instead of Kruger, She's one of the outstanding researchers in the field of Biochemistry but because of the Kruger influence, she gets so much attention that she never wanted, until she decided to use her maiden name. Years ago, dad's detective reported the possibility of mom changing her name, then later on we found out that, indeed, mom changed her name into Saeko and live her life together with her new husband and daughters."

"Have you checked the new background of your mother?"

"Not entirely but recently we found out that mom and her new husband died in a car accident leaving their 2 daughters to a person named Julia Zhang, mom's step-sister."

"Did you know anything about that Julia Zhang?"

"Yes, but sadly father and aunt Julia won't get along very well, every time they met, they're always at each others throats and we were having a hard time finding aunt Julia's whereabouts for unknown reason. All I know is that my mother's new name is Kuga Saeko."

"Kuga? As in K-U-G-A?"

"Yes." he shortly answered.

That explains why they have that unbelievable similarities because they're twin siblings.

"I think I can help you find your sister."

"Really?"

"You see, the person who called me earlier is my best friend Kuga Natsuki. By the similar looks, you both possessed, you can't deny the chances that this friend of mine is your twin sister. Also about you said earlier 'leaving 2 daughters to your aunt named Julia Zhang', actually Natsuki has a little sister named Alyssa Kuga which she dearly loves, and a cousin named Juliet Nao Zhang but goes for the name Yuuki Nao maybe that'll explain why you're having a hard time finding them since their using another name."

"I see, then will you help me?"

"Of course but before that, I think we should call it a day since it's getting late. We can arrange another meeting to have a word regarding your sister and maybe together with your Father. "

"That will do, you can contact me here anytime. I can't wait to tell Dad about this incredible news. As my gratitude let me drive you home."

Then Natsu guided me towards her convertible Ferrari 488 Spider.

I didn't expect that our getting to know each other dinner will turn out like this. While on our way home, we hold light conversations and told him about Fuuka Gakuen where Natsuki is currently enrolled. I suggested that he should enroll in Fuuka Gakuen if he wants to see his sister which he gladly accepted.

When we arrived, Father was the one who greeted us. After Natsu greeted my parents he turned to look at me and smiled.

"We should have dinner together with our parents Shizuru," Natsu said then left.

I didn't utter a word, instead I just nodded and stared at Natsu until he was out of sight.

"What was that?" Father decided to broke the silence and stared at me intently as if waiting for me to talk.

I didn't want to hide any secrets from them that's why I went straight to our kitchen to brew us a tea before our talk.

"Father, Mother. I think we should postpone the engagement for now."

"Why Shizuru? Did something happen? Is he mean to you?"

"No Mother, we had a great night, he's fun and bright but we both discovered something from the past."

Mother opened her mouth to ask something but decided to hear my words before deciding.

"Our conversations went well, we talked about ourselves, about our hobbies and we laughed upon realizing how different lifestyles we have. He's a city person and I am more onto traditional, he cracked some lame jokes but we ended up laughing together on how corny he is but our exciting conversation paused when Natsuki called to check on me as usual."

I heard Mother giggled a little when she heard about Natsuki calling to check. I know that when it comes to my safeties they rely more on Natsuki to protect me. There was one time Natsuki had to contact Mother for a reinforcement because of my suitors and mother was happy to obliged Natsuki's request without any questions, just the word REINFORCEMENT from Natsuki.

"After entertaining Natsuki for a few moments, I went back to our table and that's when Natsu asked something about this handkerchief."

I pulled out the handkerchief their brows raised as if asking why?

"This handkerchief belongs to Natsu's older sister, his twin sister. He talked a little about his past, I was listening carefully until he spits out the name Kuga Saeko. Natsuki's mother. According to Natsu, they were 1 year old then all of a sudden Saeko and Natsuki vanished without trace. Recently they learned that Saeko and her new husband died in a car accident leaving her 2 daughters to Saeko's step-sister name Julia Zhang. Nao's mother."

"Oh my!" Mother cannot believe what she just heard. She covered her mouth while tears streaming down her face. Okay, I never thought that Natsuki secretly passed her dramatic side to my mother.

"I thought I was being crazy when I thought Natsuki drove you earlier but the thought of Natsuki owning a Ferrari is kinda unbelievable when she's more onto Ducati." Father finally let out a word since the talk started.

"On our way home, I suggested that Natsu will enroll in Fuuka Gakuen to see personally his sister while arranging a few meetings together with you about the engagement and a plan to tell about Natsuki. I didn't want to hurt Natsuki about everything but she needs to know the truth."

"Okay then, we will postpone the marriage first, and please arrange our meetings soon to have a serious talk about matters but please take care of Natsuki for the time being." I simply nodded at Father's words. Even if they won't tell me to take care of Natsuki, I'll still do it since Natsuki is a friend.

After that, I went straight to my bedroom to call Natsuki.

How didn't I notice that N.K can be Natsuki Kruger the older sister of Natsuki Kruger?

A/N:

As for the Natsuki and Natsuku thing, for sure some of you notice it so let me explain. The kanji I used for Natsuki is 夏姫 meaning SUMMER PRINCESS, the kanji 姫 is commonly read as HIME but it can also be read as KI. I'm not a Japanese nor have a wide knowledge about their writings and I don't even know if the name Natsuku exists. For the kanji of Natsuku that I used is 夏公 for SUMMER PRINCE. I already knew that kanji for Prince is 王子 but I still choose 公[(kou/ku) meaning 1. Public matters/ government matters 2. Prince; duke]since I wanted to emphasize the twins' relationship and as much as possible I tried putting their names connected and sounded similar. I put this name since this is a pure work of fiction. I'm sorry to say but I am using a dictionary as my reference for the kanji writings.

This scene happened before the accidental confession that's why Shizuru swore to take care of Natsuki as a friend.

(1) To avoid any confusion between Natsuki and Natsuku, I will be using a nickname to Natsuku.

(2) Boo is one of Shizuru's call sign to claim Natsuki.