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"Not for lack of trying..." Natsuki muttered. "Actually...That's why I'm here. My parents said that if I don't learn to get myself under control, they're not letting me out from under their roof. Too much of a security hazard. If I get a bad boss, or something..." Hideaki smiled, finding a little funny that she completely ignored Rie's threats. "Smart parents. That defiantly something you need to control."

"Hello, I'm Suzume Sora. You can call me Suzume or Sora. Nice to meet you. You must be Hideaki Sato, Rie's step brother... Well, you seem nicer than her. Do you two know each other?" Hideaki turned to Suzume. "Nice to meet you too Suzume. And I assure that I'm nicer than her, and yes she is spoiled. Rotten to the core." Rie stomped up to him, smacking him on the arm. "I'm standing right here you jerk!" Hideaki ignored her and continued his conversation with Suzume. "She's needy, but that doesn't mean she can't fight. Don't underestimate her just because of the childish way she acts." Hideaki smiled, placing his elbow on Rie's head and using her as a leaning post.

"Get off my head! And I'm not childish!" Rie complained, pushing her off him. She then looked at Suzume. "Don't be rude to me, and I won't be rude to you. It's not that hard of a concept." Rie crossed her arms and stood behind Hideaki, her back to the rest of the group. I hate it when he compliments me like that, especially when he does while he's making fun of me. It's embarrassing because I'm so mean to him all the time, but I wouldn't be if he didn't provoke it!