Tokyo, Japan

Kiku shook her head. "Oh, no, I didn't mean to imply that you were bragging... I was just honestly impressed, heh." The clapping of the crowd outside caught her attention. Finally finished huh? About time.

"Let's go right now!"

"Um... Sure, we can go now. But do you know where it is? I really don't have a grasp on the layout of this place yet." She looked over at her new friend and found herself captivated for a few moments by the blue eyes that were looking back at her. Hayashi-san is really cute... Even if she doesn't know where the room is... I wouldn't mind just wandering around campus with her. Her cheeks darkened slightly. No no no... I can't start thinking like that. She closed her eyes for a moment in an attempt to banish the thoughts from her mind, finding herself unable to make eye contact again once she reopened her eyes.

Taura let out a soft gasp as Aya carefully asked, "Didn't you just say that Yamada-san was a first year?"

She turned from Izanagi and frowned at Aya as the girl introduced herself to Kaiko Ishigawa, a second year. Taura couldn't stand being corrected, but could see what she just did. Blood filled the woman's cheeks as embarrassment began to creep in. Taura softly slapped herself on the right cheek and shook her head.

The auburn girl told Kaiko to join the swim team or the Broadcasting Club, Taura snapped out of her little disappointed moment and her eyes widened. Not caring about the rudeness that would probably show while interrupting the two girls' introductions, Taura placed herself into the conversation.

"Please do, Ishigawa-san. Please do." As always, Taura's eyes took on their glaring look and they began to pierce into Kaiko's. Taura took a quick glance at Aya to see if she became offended from the sudden statement then quickly turned back to Kaiko. "Well I must go." said Taura simply, and after a strong, intense push of a swim team flyer on the wall, the third year sped off to expressionlessly spread the news of the swim team's recruitment status.




Daichi walked out of the welcoming ceremony panting. There were so many people packed into one place that it seemed like he would drown from overpopulation. Earlier that morning, nobody seemed to want to talk to Daichi, so he had no choice but to attend the welcoming ceremony held every year, even though he has never attended a single one before in his now three years in Fukushima High.

On the way to his locker, Daichi spotted a third year girl from his class, 3B. The image of her intense eyes and chocolate-colored hair was pounded into his head. During the past two years, it was hard to not notice Taura Tsukino's piercing eyes that seemed like they were searching something inside of you while Taura would talk.

"Hello, Tsukino-san." waved Daichi, but he received no reply from his classmate and she brushed past his shoulder without saying a word. Flyers were in her hands and Daichi guessed that she was working on the swim team's recruitment. He reached his locker, retrieved the book he had placed in it earlier that morning, then walked off to search for club leaders after closing his locker. He passed by three people that Taura must have been talking too and Daichi decided to ignore them, not in the mood to really conversate. The guy in the group, Izanagi was his name, caught Daichi's attention. He recognized the guy as a Broadcast Club member from last year.

He must be the leader now, Daichi thought as he walked into another hallway. Izanagi always struck Daichi as one of the very few people who he thought was attractive, but no one could ever past Kyoya Nakazuki. Ever since his eyes had seen Kyoya, Daichi could not stop thinking about his classmate. They were both third years but in different classes. Daichi was in 3B and Kyoya was in 3A. Daichi smiled to himself as he began to daydream about Kyoya when suddenly he heard beautiful music coming from the choir practice room.

Daichi quickly peeked into the room. He saw Kyoya and a girl by a piano. Who is that girl, Daichi thought to himself as he frowned at the sight. The two began to conversate and Daichi brought his head back to the hallway.

Oh goodness, said Daichi in his head. I need to catch his attention one day. But when? he shook his head and walked off. One of these days, Daichi would get Kyoya Nakazuki's attention.

Touya

I sighed, bored out of my mind at the welcoming ceremony. But as a club leader I felt that I should set a good example for the other members and attend all school events. Honestly I don't care to much about them, but I still go. Well atleast this was the last one I had to go to, just one more year and I'll be free to... To do what exactly? I've never really thought about what happens after highschool. Obviously I couldn't afford to go to college and working at the cafe for the rest of my life is out of the question. I started chewing on my lip as I thought. I'm a good fighter, maybe I could get a job as a bodyguard? Kisa says I'm a good singer, but I don't think I'm that good. I could never use that as a career. Just then, Kisa elbowed me in the ribs. Judging from how it felt, my ribs were already bruising from the sparring match earlier. I really need to start protecting them more. "Smoke in coming out of your ears." she said. It was her way of telling me to stop thinking so much. Since I tend to overthink things.

Yuki smiled and opened her mouth to speak, when she realized I have no idea where the club room is. So, Yuki stood there with her mouth open and the corners of her lips, curled into a smile. Yuki sweatdropped and finally dropped the goofy face when she seen Kiku blushing. "I have no idea!" Yuki chuckled and scratched her head. "Let's just walk down this way, okay?" Yuki pointed down a hallway and began walking.

Kaiko Ishigawa

The red head simply gave Aya a small smile as the auburn haired girl slightly rambled, but Kaiko didn't mind since she seemed rather nice. "I was in a different class last year, but I've heard about you," Kaiko responded before adding, "And please don't call me by my last name, I get harassed enough by all the other girls in the school calling me 'Ishigawa-sama!," she stressed, even giving a rather high pitched impression of the several peers and underclassmen that greeted her just this morning. "I'll call you Aya-san, since I think you are older than me, and you can call me by my first name, it's only fair." Kaiko felt a little strange as Taura agreed with Aya in joining the swim team with those ever-glaring eyes of hers, but she simply shrugged it off since the upperclassman's words came out in a rather kind manner. Instead she shifted her gaze back to the girl in her class.

She drifted off as Aya mentioned joining one of the other clubs, she was rather skeptical about the swimming team, since as she mentioned before, she's not the best swimmer, but the broadcast club sounded okay. She did think about joining it the year before but with all her studies and hospital volunteering, she just couldn't muster up enough time for another club. This year, her parents told her specifically to be more active in the school community, and being one to always follow orders, she hesitantly agreed. "I'm not so sure about the swim team, I can swim decently, but I'm sure the other school's students will swim laps around me. I may join the broadcast club this year..." Kaiko murmured, appearing to be in deep thought.

"Anyway Aya-san, I think the welcome ceremony started a little while ago, would to go with me? We can sign up for our clubs then go to class afterwards, most of the other students act rather strangely around me, so it's kind of hard to get someone to accompany me." Kaiko said, eyeing the underclassmen who were mingling with the other girls of her year. When one of them caught her looking their way, the girl let out an ear piercing squeal and called out, "Good morning, Ishigawa-sama!". "See?" She whispered, giving Aya a knowing wink. "I tried to befriend them, but I think I came off rather cold." With her arms crossed, those cold, criticizing eyes, it was no wonder that the girls felt Kaiko was on a whole different social status than they were, though Kaiko remained completely oblivious to this fact.

Kiku broke out into laughter and shook her head as Yuki declared her ignorance and decided simply to hope they would find the room. "Somehow I thought you would say that..." She smiled and quickly moved to catch up with her. She really seems pretty carefree... I think I envy that really... Just another part of her that's cute I suppose. She let out a small sigh, though she didn't look unhappy. "Well... Hopefully we run into someone who knows... It'd be nice to find the place before classes start, I still want to check out the computer club at some point too." The halls had become more crowded as students began to file in from the ceremony outside. I almost forgot we were at a school, it'd been just the two of us for a while now.

Yuki blushed a bit when Kiku predicted what she would say, then just laughed with her. She listened to her as she spoke and nodded. "That would be very helpful." Yuki looked around and noticed that many students surrounded them and looked over at her friend. "Maybe we could ask one of them--" But was interrupted when she bumped into a boy much taller than her with green hair. "Oh, I'm so sorry..!" Yuki bowed her head and quickly shot it back up. "I know this is a bit rude to ask, after bumping into you and all... But do you happen to know where the Music Club room is located?" Yuki bowed her head down one last time and looked back up. "Again, I'm sorry for bumping into you... I need to start watching where I walk."

Hiro applied enough force on the door, for him to peek inside only a little. Once he saw that the close was completely clear, he entered the soundless house. Slowly, making sure he doesn't make any noise, he tip toes to his room. He hesitates, since the way to get to his shelter is to pass...the viper's den. This was a huge dilemma for Hiro since the floor always squeaked slightly when he passed by,but he knew he didn't have choice if he wanted to get back safely. He took that chance. His left foot gently touched a spot, then pressed on it shifting his weight. This was a repeated process which he followed until he was about half way past the den, it was going well he was going to make it, but Hiro made a miscalculation on his path. He had stepped on the loose floor board, causing an echoing effect across the hall. He looked at the door, his heart pounding waiting for the moment he would get caught. He stayed there for a few minutes, but once he heard nothing, he continued quickly to his room. Once he reached for the doorknob, he came to a complete stop. He looked back at the room..wouldn't he have been caught by know...so why was he still safe? His face turned slightly pale at the thought of what might have happened.

He quickly went back to the room before, and softly banged on the door,"Taka, are you in there?", you could hear the urgency in his voice.

No one replied, and this caused Hiro to worry even more. He banged one more time before swinging opencthe door. Once he entered he was immediately blinded by darkness, the curtains were closed and the room was freezing cold. The usual colorful room filled with Tiffany pink reverse wallpaper and neon green zebra print patterns were unseen, along with the many manikins modeling the latest season clothes which were usually spread across the room.

"Taka are you in here? Why is it so dark? Taka?" He searched around for his bed, making sure not to trip over any stray manikins. Once he found the bed he felt for the covers, but Taka wasn't under them,the only thing he found was a open bottle and pills spilled over the bed.

He heard a coughing noise coming from his right. It was too dark to make it out so he reached across the bed for Taka's jeweled vintage cranberry and crystal lamp, and turned it on. He looked toward the direction of the noise to find Taka was sprawled on the couch groaning softly. Hiro sighed in relief, and walked toward him crouching down so his and Taka's face was on the same level.

Taka was half asleep and half awake as he stared into Hiro's green eyes,he frowned at him,"What are you doing here Hiro?"

Hiro smiled and stroked his hair softly,"I was worried. When I called for you, I didn't hear an answer."

Hiro looked over at the spilled pills, and sighed,"You didn't take them did you?"

Taka lowered his gaze,"I...I don't want to take them anymore."

Hiro smiled at him,"But if you don't take the pills, you'll only get worse", Taka didn't look at him.

Hiro let out a puff of air and looked at him,"Come on, you need to take your pill and get back in your bed. It's not good for you to lay on your couch."

Taka groaned loudly, then thrust out his arms toward Hiro,"Carry me."

Hiro laughed at the sleepy Taka, knowing if he was fully awake he would never allow him to carry him.

Hiro picked up Taka like a princess and carried him over to his bed laying him down gently,"Okay open up and take the pill."

It took two minutes for Hiro to get Taka to put the pills in his mouth, not including the extra minutes to make him swallow them, but finally after a while he swallowed the pill and went to sleep. Hiro was to tired to go to his own bed, so he laid at the side of Taka's bed and slept there.

Daichi couldn't shake Kyoya away from his mind. Why did this happen to him whenever Kyoya came into sight? Once he past a corner, Daichi pressed his back to the wall and thought for a second. I need to take action, he thought, knowing that if he just stood in the background for the rest of the year, he would probably never get a chance to get something going with Kyoya. Plus, Daichi heard the his crush was bisexual.

He shook his head and began to walk. Suddenly, a girl with silver hair bumped into him as she was talking to her friend. Daichi stepped back quickly and gracefully, something easy he could do from all the rhythmical gymnastics he has does.

The girl bowed as she apologized. She then asked about the location of the Music Club room and Daichi's eyes widened. That's where Kyoya was! "Yes, I do!" cried Daichi quickly after the girl apologized once more. He began to quickly pedal towards the room where Kyoya and that girl was at while motioning for the girls to follow him. When he reached the room, Daichi said, "Here it is."

Kiku tried to warn Yuki of the boy she was about to run into, but wasn't able to react quickly enough. "You know... When I said I hope we run into someone I didn't mean it so literally Hayashi-san." She chuckled a bit as Yuki began to apologize and inquire about the location of the club room. Luckily enough, he seemed to know where the club room was and began making his way there at a rather quick pace. The room wasn't all too far away in the end.

"Thank you very much for leading us here." She spoke as she turned towards the boy and gave a small bow. "We're both first years so we don't really know our way around yet." Her gaze then moved over towards the door, though she was excited and looking forward to joining the club, she felt nervous. I think I'll let Hayashi-san go in first...

OOC: Miyako Ren! I'm pretty sure we'll need you soon! People are coming.

Daichi nodded when the silver haired first year's riend thanked him for leading the two there. He then realized that he had his own club that needed one more person to reach its full capacity. There were still a lot of members from the previous year, but one of them dropped out and as leader, Daichi was given the responsibility of scouting for a willing rhythmic gymnast, preferably a first year. As the girl who thanked Daichi gazed at the door, he took this opportunity to have one of them join.

"If you don't mind me taking a bit of your time," Daichi quickly glanced at his watch to see what time it was. "I am Daichi Ogyu, leader of the Rhythmical Gymnastics Club. We have one open spot and I was wondering if either of you are interested?" he nervously smiled, feeling terrible for asking the two. This was his first year of being the leader and he now knew why the previous leaders always dreaded recruitment day, otherwise known as the first week of school.

The girl Kyoya was speaking too walked out of the room and shut the door. Daichi scratched his head as he waited for the girls to reply.

Kyoya frowned, but his smile quickly came back.
"Well... At least she said she'd think about it." He said, speaking his thoughts.

Kyoya looked at the clock and noticed that the Welcoming ceremony should be done by now.
"Guess I should probably go talk to the office to see if I can take over." He said as he looked at the piano once more and found he didn't want to leave it. This always happened when he started to play any instrument.

Falling into he temptation he sat down on the bench and pulled it closer to the piano. Just one more song couldn't hurt.
Plus, people would be coming here soon anyways.

And with that he started to play the higher part on Wim Mertens' song 4 mains, not hearing the people outside the room.

Wim Mertens- 4 mains: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OGNaFqCTbg

OOC: It's okay. I just needed you to respond XD

Out of nowhere, music began to play. Daichi couldn't tell what the song was, but he knew that Kyoya must be playing it from the piano in the Music Club room. Sweat began to form on his forehead as he became more anxious. Should I wait for them to reply... he thought as the two girls stood there. He smiled once more and tried to look as normal in possible. However, he felt far away from normal. Gigantic, mutant butterflies were hurling themselves around Daichi's stomach.

"Um, I'll get to you two on that later! I have to see my, uh, friend." Daichi's heart pounded against his ribs. Here it came. The moments when he approached his crush. But wait. What if Kyoya didn't return Daichi's crush? I would surely be crushed. However, I can't let that back me down. I'm going in, he thought. Daichi opened the door and sauntered to the piano casually. He kept the smile on his face, completely forgetting about the two girls outside. Once Daichi reached Kyoya and the piano, his smile flew off. He began to feel nervous once more. What am I going to say? Daichi panicked.

"Uh, hey. You sound, uh, really...um, good." Daichi let out slowly.

Taka woke up to the sound of birds chirping and the sunlight hitting his eyes.

He tossed and turned in his bed not wanting to get up,"Five more minutes."

He reached for his clock to look at the time, it read 8 'o' clock. He laid his head back down, but then his eyes got wide when he realized what time it was, he let out a loud wail as he raced for his closet tripping over his scattered manikins. Hiro was standing at the door way, watching this scene unroll.

He started to laugh happily,"I was wondering when you were going to wake up. We are late."

Taka growled at him,"YOU BASTARD!! WHY DIDN'T YOU WAKE ME UP?"

Hiro shrugged his shoulders slightly as he leaned against the door,"I was to lazy, and I enjoyed looking at your adorable face Hime-sama."

Taka was about to jump at his brother, but he knew he didn't have time. They had to get to school before they were even later.

"Never mind! Just get out! I need to get dressed!"He gets up and goes into his closet.

Hiro laughs at Taka,"Why? You don't like being watch Hime-sama?"

Taka peeked his head out of the closet his face turning bright red, he gripped a pillow from the couch and threw it at Hiro,"GET OUT!"

Hiro laughed at Taka, and closed the door before the pillow hit him.

Fumi and Akira were at Hiro's feet looking at him with teary eyes,"Sorry guys Hime-sama doesn't want to play right now. Let's go get something to eat instead. Okay?"

Both of their ears popped up and they raced toward the kitchen before Hiro.

Hiro yelled to the top of his lungs so that Taka could hear him,"Yo! Hurry up Hime-sama, we are leaving in three minutes."

"SHUT UP!"

Hiro laughed loudly at Taka's reply, he loved to tease him especially when he was rushing in the mornings. He went to the kitchen to feed the animals, after he finished he packed both his and Taka's stuff and waited on his motorcycle. Taka came running out frowning at Hiro,"You ready Hime-sama"?

Hiro has his goggles covering his eyes, as his pale lips curve into a genuine smile for only Taka. Taka didn't dislike Hiro smiling, since he only smiled for him, but he would never let Hiro know that, so he kept a sour face.

Taka glares at him and hops on the motorcycle quickly,"Just shut up and drive Onii-san!"

Hiro smiles at his words, and laughs quietly. He starts up the engine and speeds toward the school, running many red lights knowing this would annoy Taka.

Kyoya, who was completely zoned out, was interrupted by the sound of a male voice. He didn't know whether to be annoyed or not. He chose not to be since it wasn't boys fault he was zoning.

"Uh, hey. You sound, uh, really...um, good." He heard him say. He was actually really cute in a nerdy sort of way.

"Thanks~" Kyoya said, giving him a stunning smile. "Do you play piano at all?" He asked, wondering if this guy was here for the Musical Arts Club. He would normally say something along the lines of how cute he thought he was, but he didn't want to scare any new members away.

As soon as Kyoya opened his mouth to reply, Daichi's knees began to tremble. He began to move his legs around to prevent them from giving out and causing the poor guy to fall on the ground, probably causing an awkward silence before scaring Kyoya away.

"Do you play piano at all?" asked Kyoya. Daichi couldn't bring himself to make eye contact. He shook his head, nervously glaring at his shoes. "No. That's kinda why I, um, came here. I want to join your club so I can learn how to play." said Daichi. He couldn't believe what he was doing. From all the work third years were handed to the responsibility of handling the Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, Daichi would surely be more busy than he already was if he joined the Musical Arts. Plus, he wasn't so sure if the Musical Arts Club even taught members how to play instruments. However, he couldn't pass the chance of being with Kyoya.

Surely, I'll handle it all, Daichi thought to himself. He began to tap his feet in a rhythm, his eyes still anxiously observing his shoes as if they were the most interesting thing in the world. Daichi began to think of the girls were doing outside. I hope I didn't offend them, he thought.

Kyoya's smile only grew brighter. "I'd love to teach you~" He chirped, "In fact. That's one thing I wanted to establish here. Because last year we our leader didn't provide that. So I'm happy someone's willing to learn from me."

Kyoya got up from his chair and bowed, "I'm Nakazuki Kyoya by the way. But please, call me Kyoya."

'He really is adorable. Though he looks kinda anxious." Kyoya thought.

Kyoya was really happy to have met this person. Usually everyone just dubs him a pervert (which he is, but that's no the point here) but don'tt bother thinking anything else of him. He hates it when people judge someone else without getting to know them first, and so far this guy didn't seem to want to avoid him.

Taka was basically tearing Hiro's back up as he clawed him for dear life,"SLOW DOWN! SLOW DOWN! SLOW DOWN BASTARD!"

They were racing across the streets toward the school. Zooming pass cars, avoiding accidents, trying not to die. The wind was covering Taka's screams so it was hard to hear him. Taka hated when Hiro did this, he was always scared he would fall off the bike.

Hiro laughed as he imagined Taka's face,"Don't worry we will be their in two more minutes! Just hold on tightly!"

Hiro didn't have to say that twice, since Taka was already holding on for dear life, as they entered the school parking lot. Hiro parked the motorcycle in their usual spot and sighed happily.

"I can't believe it's time for school already. Wait, don't you have a booth to run Hime-sama?"

Hiro looked at Taka who was still shaking and trembling.

Taka stopped once he realized Hiro was smiling at him happily,"You must really want a hug?"

Taka's face turned a bright pink and he quickly released Hiro, climbing off the bike,"No, Baka! I called some club members and told them to set it up for me."

Hiro nodded happily,"That's good. I was worried you had forgotten."

Taka knew Hiro was teasing him, and it irritated him to no end,"Of course I didn't forget! I have wonderful memory!", he puffed his cheeks.

"Hmmm...", Hiro nodded like an wise sensei, "I see. So Hime-sama where is your violin?"

Hiro smirked happily as he saw the color of Taka's face drain to a pale white. He could see that Taka was about to hit his head on a nearby tree, but then stopped himself knowing it wouldn't help.

He turned his head so he wouldn't show Hiro his face, "I...I...I think I forgot it at home", he said this softly not wanting to admit his mistake.

Hiro nodded slowly with a serious expression,"I see", he couldn't help laughing at this moment.

"What's so funny!", Taka's face was bright red, when he turned to face Hiro.

"Oh, nothing. Just this."

Hiro was holding up a black violin case, and dangled it at Taka,"I gripped it just for you Hime-sama."

Taka's face turned a new color of red, as he walked up to Hiro, taking his violin, pushing him off the bike, and walking away.

Hiro laughs on the ground, when his phone rings, he looks at the caller ID and his face grows dark,"I'll be a little late Hime-sama! See you later."

Taka frowns and walks inside the school grounds leaving Hiro behind for his call.

The grounds were filled with people he didn't know, or he didn't want to meet. He quickly zipped pass them, without making eye contact.

He finally stood still to take in his surrounding, then realized he didn't know where he was,"Shot. I'm lost."

He had his violin strapped to his back as he looked around for a familiar area.

Kyoya looked more joyful once Daichi announced his want to join the Musical Arts Club. The talented man stood and bowed, introducing himself as Nakazuki Kyoya. Of course, Daichi has heard his name around school, and most of the time his name was said in a negative tone. He thought back to see what people said about Kyoya, but then ignored it and moved on.

"That's wonderful!" said Daichi courageously as he finally broke his glare from his shoes and redirected them towards Kyoya's eyes. He offered his hand for Kyoya to shake and said, "I'm Daichi Ogyu. And I just want to say that, so far, I'm looking forward to being your friend." Daichi smiled and his eyes began to sparkle.

He finally became acquainted with the all-mighty Kyoya.

Kyoya took the hand and gave it a firm shake. "I'm looked forward to it too Daichi~kun." He said, sparkles (metaphorically speaking) practically exploding off of him, "You wanted to play piano right?"

Kyoya knew a variety of instruments very well (flute, piano, trumpet, violin, cello, saxophone, and harp), so he'd be willing to teach his new friend anything he knew.

He couldn't believe there were people out there that were so cute and kind. At least towards him that his. He knew that Daichi probably knew about him since practically everyone in this school did. And most people when they did hear of him didn't take to kindly to him. Was it so bad that he appreciated feminine beauty?

When Kyoya asked if Daichi wanted to play the piano, he nodded. Most of the other instruments didn't really appeal to him and the piano was a beautiful invention that had the ability to produce the most beautiful sounds ever to reach human ears. Daichi sat down on the seat placed before the piano and struck a random key.

"Um, there's so many of them..." stated Daichi as he continued on to press piano keys. He couldn't imagine knowing how to make all of them cooperate to make works of art, nevertheless create a simple and sweet tune.

"Yes. There are a lot of key. But piano isn't that hard to learn as long as you work at it." Kyoya said as he sat back down on the bench, "Do you have a piano at home you can practice with?"

He tinkled a few keys experimentally. And then patted the place next to him for Daichi to sit. He might as well work with him somewhat before others start to come in. "Do you have an pieces in mind that you'd wish to play?" He asked, "Usually it's best to have a goal to reach for when learning a instrument."

Daichi positioned himself next to Kyoya and the butterflies returned to their nest in his stomach, but this time they weren't gigantic and only caused a small feeling of nervousness. Kyoya touched a few of the keys and even though they were simple touches, the sounds they produced were breathtaking. Kyoya had to be extremely talented to make a few keys sound wonderful.

Daichi shook his head when asked if he had any pieces in mind. I didn't even mean to join, I just wanted to be near you, Daichi said in his head as he looked at Kyoya with embarrassed eyes.

"Sorry, but I don't. Can you recommend a piece to me?"