Tokyo, Japan

No no, its quite all right. All you need to do is put your name on the Martial Arts Club sign up sheet. Our first meeting is today after school.

Yuki smiled at this and clapped her hands together. "Alrighty!" She rubbed both of her hands together quickly before grabbing the pen and signing her name on the sign up sheet. She noticed that there was only one female name on this sheet and exhaled. "No girls, eh?" Yuki spun towards them both.

Hello, my name is Taura Tsukino!

Yuki smiled and bowed. "Well, hello there! My name is Yuki Hayashi. It's a pleasure to meet you." Yuki smiled even wider at her request. "That's great! I was just about to go and find you! But here you are." Yuki chuckled to herself and nodded. "I would love to join. And if it would help you out, then that would be great!" She accepted a sheet from Taura and signed it quickly. "I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry! I have to go find my friend." Yuki explained. " Bye, Tsukino-san. It was great meeting you, and I look forward to being on the swim team! See you after school, Wataragani-san!" Yuki said to Touya as she ran away, waving.

Yuki smirked at herself. I know. I'm going to sneak up on Satomi-chan and scare her... But wait, that would be mean. Well, she doesn't look like she'd take it too seriously... Right? Yuki was trying to decide on whether or not she should scare her friend, she didn't even notice she quietly came near her already without even realizing it. Yuki popped right in front of Kiku smiling. "Hey, Satomi--" Then she saw her friend in tears. "H-Hey... What's wrong?" Yuki kneeled down before Kiku and grabbed onto her hands. "Are you okay?"



Akane's walk with Izanagi to the opening ceremony was a bit awkward and silent so when they finally got there, "Well, it was a pleasure meeting you." Akane quickly bowed and walked over towards the Martial Arts Club sign up sheet. She kind of just blinked at the two people standing there and signed the sheet. She took a couple steps away from the sheet and scratched the back of her head. Well, I might as well say hi or something... I guess. Akane cleared her throat, then coughed, then finally, "Uh, hey. I'm Akane Yamada. Well, I mean... If you looked on that paper, then you could see my name... 'Cause I just signed it and all..." Akane blinked and sweatdropped. Wow, Akane... SMOOTH MOVE. I'm sure you'll make tons of friends if you keep acting like a damn idiot. Akane mentally slapped herself across the face and stood there, awkwardly.

"Bye, Tsukino-san. It was great meeting you, and I look forward to being on the swim team! See you after school, Wataragani-san!" Yuki waved as she ran away and short moments later, another girl arrived. She had brown hair that resembled Taura's.

She introduced herself quite roughly, stuttering a few of her words here and there. Taura glazed over at Touya, wondering if the girl would mind joining the swim team. If she did, Taura would finally no longer feel like a desperate captain inside.

As the girl just stood there awkwardly, Taura, with her unsmiling, expressionless face, stepped in between Touya and the girl. Not bothering to give a little look of happiness, Taura unknowingly glared at the girl with her own intense, brown eyes that also resembled the second year's.

"If you were talking about the Martial Arts Club, which you probably are," said Taura in her dull voice. "Then I suggest you also join the swim team! I'm Taura Tsukino. I'm sure Wataragani-san here wouldn't mind if I had you sign up for me before him." Taura practically forced a swim team flyer into the girl's hands.

"We meet tomorrow after school. If you happen to see Yuki Hayashi, please inform her of this also." Taura removed her glare from Akane then walked off, still not smiling.

Kiku blinked in surprise as Yuki's face appeared before her. Wah! Was I really spacing out that hard?... I didn't even hear her coming. She quickly moved to wipe her eyes, forcing out a smile as she rose to her feet. Pull yourself together Kiku. "Y-Yeah! I'm fine... I just uh... Stubbed my toe... That's why I was all teary-eyed and sitting down..." She gives a quick nod before continuing on hastily, trying to prevent any further questioning. "So did you already sign up for that club?... That was pretty quick! I have to say I'm surprised you'd be interested in martial arts, but after that ordeal with that pervert earlier I can see the appeal of learning self-defence... Heh." Kiku spoke quickly as she tried to change the subject, rubbing the back of her neck and looking out the door afterwards. I hope that dodge wasn't too obvious...

Izanagi walked over to the Broadcasting club sign-up sheet, hanging around it to scope out who would want to part of, well. The best club ever. His eyes drifted over the masses of students in classes untold. There were plenty of students, so naturally he wouldn't know some of them. One he could remember was Taura Tsukino, a past Broadcasting club member. He found her handing out some flyers, trying to get more people to join her swim team probably.

Maybe she needed a hand. He swiftly returned to the Broadcasting Club room, and turned on all of the Equipment. He tapped the mic a few times, and slid the headphones ovre his ears. The "LIVE" light switched on as his voice drifted out of his mouth.

"For any of you who want to join the swim team, please try to find one Taura Tsukino. Come on you guys, we don't want to be known as the Fukushima Flounders!"

He got out just as quick as he had gotten in, evading any hall monitors that may or may not be there. He jogged out to check the Broadcasting Club sign out sheet, still finding it empty.

"Maybe I should have put a good word in for the broadcasting club in too."

Akane stood there awkwardly watching the tall female glaring at her. "Uh..." Akane just stood there listening to the woman practically ordered her to join the Swim Team. She just held onto the flyer and watched her walk away. Akane frowned and watched her walk away. Okay, even I know that was uncalled for! She didn't have to just shove that thing in my face! And who the hell is Yuki Hayashi?! Akane still having a frown on her face, looked in Touya's direction. "Who's Yuki Hayashi? Do you know her? Because that would be great if you did. If you know what she looks like, can you give me a description?" Akane piled a bunch of questions on top of Touya.



Yuki stood up, watching Kiku stand up like nothing had happened. Stubbed your toe, eh? I've used that one before... Yuki sweatdropped as she watched Kiku go on and on about Yuki's club. Yuki crossed her arms and got a serious look on her face. "Could I see your toe? I mean, you might have bruised it, or it might be swollen. So, I think you should let me look at it." Yuki smiled at Kiku and then, "Just kidding. But seriously, tell me what's wrong... Please. I'd really like it if you could trust me with your problems. If you really don't want to tell me... Then I guess I won't force you." Yuki took a step closer and held onto both of Kiku's hands. "I know we just met today, but I feel as if I could really trust you with my problems, and I hope you can trust me with yours."

After feeling content with herself after recruiting two new members, Taura pulled her thin lips into one of her rare smiles. Suddenly, a familiar voice rang through the hallways. It was Izanagi's!

"For any of you who want to join the swim team, please try to find one Taura Tsukino. Come on you guys, we don't want to be known as the Fukushima Flounders!" announced Izanagi, causing Taura to feel even more joyful. She took her smile back, however, and her face returned into the same, tense look as she marched to the Broadcasting Club sign up sheet. There, she caught sight of Izanagi.

"Yukimura-san! Thank you so much for the announcement." said Taura dully. "Did you recruit some first years for the Broadcasting Club?" she asked.

Touya

I listened to Akane as she asked a bunch of questions. I pointed in the direction Hayashi-san had just went off in. "Hayashi-san just went that way. If you hurry you should be able to catch her." I looked over to Tsukino-san, but it seemed that she was busy. "Well, I must be off, the welcoming ceremony should be starting by now." I said to no one in paticular. As I made my way back to the courtyard I felt satisfied, three new female members for the Martial Arts Club. I also thought about the idea of entering the club in some tournaments. I'd have to mention it at today's meeting and see who was interested.

Kisa

I looked up from my book when Touya came back. "Any luck?" I asked. "Two female first years signed up. And I embarrassed myself in front of the swim team captain." Touya answered. "Why because you can't swim?" I teased. Touya glared at me, "You can't swim either." he said. It may have looked like we were fighting to any normal person, but we were just teasing each other. That's what happens when you're so close to someone. We were the only one each other could rely on after all.

Kiku looked embarrassed as her lie was completely seen through. Complete failure... She took a deep breath and looked up at Yuki as she took both of her hands.

"I know we just met today, but I feel as if I could really trust you with my problems, and I hope you can trust me with yours."

The words struck Kiku on an emotional level. "Well... Just, everything that happened earlier... I definitely didn't expect my first morning here to be so... Eventful." She gave a meek smile. "And... Well, the other part is a bit more complicated I guess... I don't really think this is the time or place to get into it... But really, don't worry, I'll be alright." Her smile was genuine this time.

With a stretch and a deep breath Kiku seemed to have cheered up some. "But really... I am curious about that club you joined. Oh, and did you want to go back to the ceremony or just stay here?... I don't really mind either way."

Yuki smiled. "It's okay, guys like that are just big jokes with a taste for women." Yuki realized what she just said and felt bad. "Um, okay. That was rude. I mean..." Yuki exhaled and laughed nervously. "Nevermind..."

But really... I am curious about that club you joined. Oh, and did you want to go back to the ceremony or just stay here?... I don't really mind either way.

Yuki clapped her hands together and smiled at Kiku. "Well... I know you aren't in to this sort of thing, but I joined a Martial Arts Club and the Swim Team..." Yuki puffed her cheeks out. "I feel bad for skipping the opening ceremony, but I really don't wanna see that guy again..."

Kyoya look in the direction Miyako was looking at and saw a beautiful piano. "So that means you play piano then?" Kyoya asked, "I wouldn't be surprised. The piano is such a beautiful instrument. Just like Miyako-chan." He smiled, he wanted to see if he could get her to smile at him for once. Because she never has.

He remembered when he was little. His parents never really cared what he did, so he got one of his maids to buy him a whole slew of musical instruments. He learned everyone to a certain degree, but his favorite was by far his flute. But inside the many instruments he had his maid buy, there was a very pretty piano. The flute and piano were by far his favorites.

Kyoya smiled, happy he got even the smallest smile out of her.

He thought for a brief second and then accepted her challenge. "Alright my little butterfly... You're on." He said as he walked over to the piano and tinkled a few keys trying to get the feel for it. He never really liked playing songs from movies or plays, so he went with a classic.

He started to play Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (Mvt.1), adding as much emotion into the soft piece as he could. He loved this song even though it reminded him more of the ocean than the mood, and it was a pretty sad piece. The original piece was pretty long, so he only placed the first movement.

"How's that?" He asked, pleased with his performance. He hadn't been challenged in quite some time, so he was actually having fun.

Moonlight Sonata: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7_IZPHHb0

Kiku smirks a bit and rolls her eyes. "That guy deserves any rudeness pointed his way if you ask me. You might be a little -too- nice." She chuckles and smiles.

"Well... I know you aren't in to this sort of thing, but I joined a Martial Arts Club and the Swim Team..."

The martial arts club AND the swim club?... Kiku tilted her head to the side some. "That's amazing. I suppose that means you'll be pretty busy after school huh?... I'd never be able to do all that athletic stuff. I'll probably end up joining something quiet like the computer club or something, maybe I'll check out a music club though." Though it was kind of selfish, Kiku was a little disappointed by this, she was hoping she'd be able to hang out with Yuki after school or maybe even join the same club. "And as for the ceremony... I agree. They never really end up saying anything interesting anyways, just a bunch of boring speeches."

"Too nice?" Yuki blushed and twiddled her thumbs. "I don't think I'd say too nice..." Yuki smiled at Kiku. "You can do anything if you really tried. I know, I'm lazy sometimes too... And to be honest..." Yuki leaned in closer to Kiku and whispered, "I'm really bad at swimming. I sink like a rock." Yuki backed up a bit and started laughing. "I was planning on joining the music club as well. Do you play any instruments?"

"Well... I don't know about being able to do anything, I really don't think I have the coordination to do martial arts, I guess I could do swimming but... That just sounds like a lot of work that'd tire me out, I'm uh... Pretty lazy really." Kiku rubs the back of her neck as she laughs. "If you end up participating in any of the competitions though, I'll make sure to come by and cheer you on." Kiku was happy, this was the kind of experience she was hoping to find and create in her new high school life.

"But you're really planning on joining the music club too? I hope you'll have enough time to study and everything, hehe." She thought for a moment before replying to her question. "No, I guess I don't exactly know how to play anything. I learned a bit of piano when I was younger, but aside from that I just know a few songs I've taught myself on the piano at home. But I think I'd be alright learning how to play anything... I've always liked violins." Kiku tapped her chin, apparently seriously considering what she had just said. "And if you're joining, well, all the more reason for me to give it a shot." She smiled brightly at Yuki. "Oh! Right, what instrument do you play?" It seemed that it was quite easy for Kiku to get lost in thought and and end up rambling when she was excited.

Kyoya laughed. "Why not? It fits you." He said happily. He enjoyed giving people nicknames, he never knew why, but he did.

He enjoyed this little competition. He placed his hands on the keys and played Theme of Tears by Gundam Seed. Wow... He really needed to play a happier song. He just like songs like this because they were more calming.

When he was done he looked over at the girl. "Why don't you join the musical arts club? I have to go talk to administration to see if I could take over first since our last leader graduated, but it'd be fun to have you there." Kyoya offered. He had no idea if she except, probably not, but he could at least try. It was always best to have talented performers in groups like this.

Theme of Tears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP4Y_ZjeQvk

OOC: xLevesquex: I was wondering if I could have Kyoya be the Musical Art Club leader since there isn't one? I would message you, but it seems I kinda can't :P

Yuki smiled. "Well, with you cheering me on, I'll win for sure!" Yuki placed her index finger on her chin and looked up slightly, as if she were thinking. "I think I'll have enough time to study. And we could probably hang out too. I don't think swimming is anything to really worry over. Music and Martial Arts might be a little bit trickier because I have to practice and stuff... Meh. I'm not worried." Yuki flashed a smile. "Also, I play the guitar, the piano, the flute and also the violin! I'm kind of an amateur at the violin though." Yuki blushed and pressed her fingers together. "I kind of sing sometimes too... But I'm not that good." Yuki scratched the back of her head and laughed nervously.

Taura cocked her head towards the side a little and noticed Kanade Aya rush towards Izanagi and her. Aya's outgoing and optimistic aura has bothered Taura ever since the two met the year before during the first swim team practice. Aya, being the only first year back then in the swim team, really impressed her, but Taura couldn't help but despise the joyful girl's attitude. An overabundance of any sort of emotion, positive or negative, was too much for Taura.

"I trained over the break, so I am pumped and ready to go for the next competition!" Taura blinked at Aya, her eyes practically peering into the second year's soul.

"To answer your question, Aya," Taura began, not bothering to call her Aya-san. Any respect that she showed towards Aya just meant more smiling from the auburn girl. "I did in fact recruit new members. Yuki Hayashi and, um, I think Akane Yamada. Both are first years..." at the last sentence, Taura couldn't help but sigh. She would have preferred recruiting some of the other third years or maybe even some of Aya's second year classmates. However, not many of the third years were brave enough to come close to Taura and she didn't know much of the second years except Aya and Izanagi.

Taura heard Aya ask something about classes. 2A was Aya's class. "I'm pretty sure Yamada-san is in your class." Taura blurted out, her eyes still glaring at Aya's. "Also, do you know anyone else that can join our team besides Yukimura-san here? Maybe a friend?"

Kiku raised a brow in surprise, "Wow... You're good at just about everything huh?" She gives a small smile, a bit embarrassed at her own lack of experience. She grinned a bit, "Well! Please teach me Master!" She bent forward in a mock bow along with her joking statement. "And I hope I don't sound too full of myself, but I usually get top marks in my classes, so in return, if you want I can help you study or whatever." Kiku looked out the door towards the ceremony grounds. Wonder when the ceremonies are gonna end... There was supposed to be club stuff afterwards if I recall correctly. "Want to go find the music club together once the ceremony is over? I really can't wait for classes to start too!" She pumped her fist excitedly.

Yuki's eyes widened. "Oh no! Did it sound like I was bragging?! I'm sorry, I'm not really that good at any of those things!" Yuki was modest and didn't like bragging, obviously. Yuki smiled at Kiku. "You're probably very smart! I'd love to study with you!" Right after Kiku asked Yuki is she wanted to go find the music room with her, there was clapping heard and students began to walk away from the ceremony place. "Let's go right now!" Yuki stood up and smiled.

Kaiko Ishigawa

Kaito trekked to the school building and casually started taking her shoes off like the rest of her peers but stopped midway at the announcement. I almost forgot about the welcome ceremony. With a soft sigh at this slight inconvenience, the red head slipped her shoe back on and closed her locker, making her to give the lock a little twist to make sure there was no chance for anyone else to figure out her combo. She walked back out to the courtyard to see two rather familiar faces of her upperclassmen that she recognized from the Martial Arts club from the year before. With teasing, but friendly nudges at each other the two started a sparring match. Kaiko kept a distance, but watched with amusement as the two exchanged punches. Not too long afterwards, their infamous leader joined in. Touya called a break and offered a fair match with his sister, with a nod of confirmation, the sparring match began again. After a few minutes, the group stopped, Kaiko, being rather focused on the match barely noticed the gathering crowd around her, but instead walked away when she saw them start passing out flyers for the club. She already knew she was going to join, so there was no reason to have to stay there.

Kaiko subconsciously made a beeline for the dojo, where her legs were automated to head to every day after school the year before. I guess my brain finally went into school mode again. She went around the all-too-familiar wooden building and found the signup sheets. Kaiko quickly filled it in and noticed that there were plenty others, not only those of veteran members either. Making her way back to the courtyard, she noticed a few others she recognized have shown themselves. Izanagi was familiar to her due to the broadcast club, she was interested at the club at first, but after some thought, she just didn't think making announcements was really worth it. The girl with her was also somewhat familiar to Kaiko. Wasn't she... in the swim team? Kaiko wasn't a bad swimmer, but she wasn't anywhere near the best either. She was a life guard for a year, it was a last minute decision really, having nothing else to do, she say a flyer and decided to try it.

With a few moments of hesitance, Kaiko decided to approach the pair, interested in maybe reconsidering her decisions about the two clubs from last year. Another rather familiar girl, with a head of auburn and a bubbly smile ran up to the two and immediately engaged them in conversation. Kaiko recognized Aya from the power of gossip the year before, not that she participated in those rather degrading activities, but it is kind of hard to mishear a group of girls practically shouting right beside you about something that was supposedly subtle. Once Kaiko stepped into earshot, she heard Aya mention something about the swim team, then her class. A small smirk settled on her face at the familiar class. The red head patiently waited as Taura turned back to Izanagi, before approaching the auburn haired girl.

"I happen to be in your class, Aya-san," Kaiko greeted, hoping she didn't seem to direct to the other girl. "I'm Kaiko Ishigawa," the red head introduced herself, before adding on the polite little , "Please take care of me."