Music Box : Chapter 3
Chapter 3
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"Inoo Kei… Previously work in an architectural company, and that’s all?" Riyu told herself as she scroll down her phone for more information. Knowing that not much information was given, she smirked, "You, are kinda secretive eh?"
Chiaki who was beside her checking out the partner that she will be working with, unconsciously saw her smirk and shivered a little, "Don't you dare try anything funny! Last time, I nearly had my neck severed thanks to it!"
Riyu let out her tongue and grinned, "Hehe~ This time, I'll just ask the one of the students! Since they are part of the Fallen Petals, there should be some stalking fans around. Is it not?"
"That's true…" Chiaki thought for a while before nodding and also, before getting into a punching stance when Ayumu and Hikari suddenly popped up.
"They have fans?!" Ayumu uttered in disbelief. Chiaki and Riyu gave an unbelieving look. Yes! Of course they have fans! Isn't it obvious? Before Riyu could answer a 'Yeah', Hikari repeated the question of Ayumu, "They have?!"
"What kind of world do both of you live in!?" Chiaki shouted in bewilderment. She couldn't bring herself to believe that these two were oblivious to necessary information. Riyu somehow managed to speak what was in Chiaki's mind, "You, should know all these info. If not! People might just easily trick you!"
On the other hand, Ren, Sasha, Yukiko and Ayame were staying back at their floor. Discussing on how they will cooperate for the next month. Their first meeting with the 'Fallen Petals' was in the next 4 days. And they were sure that 'Fallen Petals' themselves gathered information about them as well. With Morimoto Ryutaro's help, they could easily hack into the school's firewall. They were chattering about the theme for the orientation. They as in the girls were in charge of the theme.
After several suggestions from each person, they decided to come up with a simple theme, "Tomorrow,"
"It's like, tomorrow can never come, but you know that tomorrow will be alright if you are prepared. Just like enrolling a school. It will be like forging another path for the future?" Sasha suggested and the rest of the girls agreed to it almost immediately. Ayame was smiling, the theme was quite good. What kinds of decorations should I do? Lots of ideas came flashing into her mind as her brain started being hyped about the orientation. Meanwhile, Yukiko was busy thinking, what kind of activities should be done and what kind of information is vital to be told.
Naomi, arrived on the meeting venue, she was surprised when she saw Johnny Kitagawa was there as well - the director of Shounen Gakuen! She managed to maintain her composure and wanted to greet him but her own school's director - Joyce Kitagawa was there as well! Together with Johnny. Naomi's eyes widen and as she tried to listen to their conversation she heard,
"Do you think they will cooperate?"
"Akimoto Chiaki and Chinen Yuri? I think they will. Since Chiaki was oblivious to his family…"
With that only, Naomi froze, "Chiaki and that Chinen? How are they related?" She then took her phone out and made a call.
"Hello… Akihiko? Can you help me in researching about the Akimoto Family and Chinen Family? Yea… By tonight if possible… Thanks~"
As she placed her phone back into her bag, "First trouble… Just like I expected… Working with the Fallen Petals is not going be easy,"
As 'Fallen Petals' were dismissed, Yuri, Ryosuke, Keito, Ryutaro decided to go to Yuto's abode for a visit as it's been a long time since their last visit. When they arrive, a few of Yuto's students greeted them before continue their practice. After Yuto served them drinks, Ryosuke started the conversation, "What are we gonna do?! Chii's 'ahem' is there!!"
Yuri faked a cough and said, "Even if my fiancée is there. That's not gonna make me act different about her! After all… if she act different about me.. that's kinda what should happen. Her parents made her engage to me just to keep their business going. Heh,"
Keito then added, "If she can't recognise you? Or even know you? What would you do?"
"Is it even possible for a girl not to know me?" Yuri raised an eyebrow with a tint of arrogance in his tone. Yuto managed to gave a slap on Yuri's head before continuing, "I've heard from Johnny that she didn't know anything as she left way before your family decided to steal their business,"
"IT'S NOT STEALING! It's call EXPANDING!" Yuri shouted. His family manages Hotels and other hospitality managements. The place where the Akimoto Family owns as the main headquarters were quite a good spot to expand the Chinen Business. With that, the arranged marriage was decided and that’s how the Akimoto Family could still keep the land.
Ryosuke then conclude, "Well then~ Let's just hope that she remains oblivious to the situation she is in. Oh ya! Ryutaro! Wanna have a sparring later? This time! I'm not gonna lose to you!"
"Heh~ Of course~ You have muscles but when it comes to using it… You're not that good eh?" Ryutaro smirked after being silent the whole conversation. He was clearly intimidating Ryosuke but he wasn't daunted by it. Yuto then sighed and said, "Once again~ I'll be the referee while Chi and Keito will be the spectators!"
Hours passed, the winner was none other than Ryutaro and thanks to that as well, his muscles started to ache. On his way home, he didn't realise that there was a human in front of him and bumped that person. Instantaneously, he got up and tried to help the person he bumped onto. His eyes widen when he saw who he bumped onto.
"Mai Hikari?" he uttered unconsciously. He just read the info about her as he was paired to her for the event.
'She is the daughter of Japan's well known writer and also owner of numerous libraries… I expect her to be more nerdy… but she looks… kinda… cute? Despite that huge glasses,' thought Ryutaro as he continued staring at the worried Hikari. Hikari already got her feet back on the ground while Ryutaro was still on the ground staring and thinking.
"Ano… Are you alright? I was too engrossed in my book that I didn't look where I was looking! Sorry!" Hikari apologised and extended her hand, expecting Ryutaro to grab it and stand up. When he did, he was still stunned. Hikari couldn't help but to chuckle, "Jyaa~"
As Ryutaro slowly blends into the background, she thought, 'Kinda absent minded… But~ Oh well! It might be fun working with him~'
At the Kitayama Residence, Sasha and her brother were having their dinner as their parents were out handling certain issues. Halfway eating, Sasha remembered something and told her brother, Hiromitsu, "Ne Hiro, Yamada Ryosuke... You remember him?"
After swallowing a piece of the fruit salad, he nodded, "Yeah. His café was designed by father. Also, he is your friend, right?"
Sasha remained silent and ignored the last question, "That guy, is going to work with his forgotten crush. What do you think will happen?"
Ryosuke, got into an accident on the day he wanted to confess with Ichigo, and forgotten about the existence about Ichigo. It was barely a year since that incident, and Sasha was worried as it might disturb the flow of the preparation if anything happens because of them. Though that's what she would be saying to her brother, within her, she was worried about Ichigo. What if Ryosuke would ever said weird things that made her to have unnecessary feelings?
"If, the crush of his is 'the' one or he really likes her, he might fall for her over again and start anew. The worst case," Hiromitsu paused as he stabbed on a dragon fruit before entering it into his mouth and continue, "His blocked memories might want to surge out but yet unable to and cause his some migraines. This, could definitely hinder your orientation preparation. And another, some girls might ended up hating the girl. Even if the girl is part of the 'Poison Roses', she alone could not bear the impact of the girls that cared for Ryosuke,"
"Hiro, you're getting off topic…" Sasha warned as she felt that the story will get longer if he continues.
"Oh~ Am I? Any else you want to ask? I can answer it. As long as it is within my range of information," Hiromitsu said as he continue stabbing the grapes.
"Yeah~ I know. You are well known for info gathering…" Sasha rolled her eyes and wiped her mouth as an indication that she was finished with her meal. She left the table and dialled a number,
"Konbanwa~ Ayame? Can I discuss with you something?"
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Yuri and Chiaki,
Ryosuke and Ichigo,
Ryutaro and Hikari,
All three have met.
Is this the start of mayhem...?
Like what Naomi is worrying?