You're My 666! [TwoShots?]
Title: You’re My 666!
Author: rae_yna
Pairing: TakaYama and various!
Rating: PG
A/N: I don’t really know what has gotten into me., I wrote this one way back in time., and just decided to randomly share it today., it still got part 2., and that one’s half baked., COMMENTS ARE LOVE! BUT ENJOY READING FIRST!
Summary: Yamada Ryosuke is the only son of one of the rising four families and he’s very well known for being a very demanding master that no one lasts to him for more than three days. That’s where Takaki Yuya comes in his life - his butler of mystery.
Yamada Ryosuke opened his eyes, grumbling as he sat up. Morning wasn’t after all his best moment. Rubbing his head as he slid off his bed, Yamada looked up frowning at his door. His butler should be serving him already the moment he opens his eyes. Glancing at his clock, Yamada frowned more and thus the day indeed had started.
“Satsuki!!” Yamada screamed loud enough to send his expected butler to come and show up to him still in his bed clothes. Frowning at the man, Yamada shook his head and started walking to his dresser. “I don’t need you any longer” he dismissed and waved his hands to shoo the man away.
“Ryosuke-sama” Satsuki said, his eyes going wide as he fully understood the dismissal. He gulped and started knotting his shirt in his hands, waiting for his master to change the decision made a minute ago. It wasn’t actually his fault. Usually, his master, Yamada, wakes up at ten and he was by then fully prepared for whatever order would be given to him. But today, unexpectedly, his master had roused at seven and he wasn’t even done dreaming then.
“What are you still doing there?” Yamada asked as he glanced at Satsuki. He then pulled out some of his clothing, picking one of his favourite. He narrowed his eyes as the man still hasn’t moved and clicking his tongue, he raised his left hand and flicked his fingers. Several men in suit came in his aid and when he jerked his head to Satsuki, he was understood. Satsuki was dragged away from his sight. “Pathetic” he mumbled as he heard his done for butler, beg for another chance to work for him.
It is already common in their palace to witness such ruckus early in the morning or any time of the day, as long as it involves the only son of the Yamada’s, one of the rising four families or to elaborate, one of the most powerful family existing in the world. Yamada Ryosuke is very well known not just because of the power of his family, or his good looks - he was well known by people because of his unbelievable demands on his butlers, who tried to serve and satisfy his orders. Hikarigaoka Satsuki was his six hundredth and sixty-fourth butler and now that the man was fired and was sent out, the slot for the six hundredth and sixty-fifth butler for Yamada Ryosuke is already open. Yamada has an average of forty butlers per year and they have an average of five days to last as his butler. They either are late for a second, doesn’t look good in the color Yamada picked for them, spoke the wrong tone, blinked at him, or any kind of reason Yamada finds irritating enough to fire them were all of what is behind that for fourteen years, no one has lasted to serve him. Ever since he was three and understood his power, Yamada never has a permanent companion or rather butler and that was considered normal already.
“I heard you fired Satsuki-san” Yamada’s mother commented after she had settled down across her son who was already feasting on his breakfast.
“He wasn’t there when I woke up, it’s his fault” Yamada shrugged, sipping on his hot chocolate. “It’s his duty to be there once I wake up and assist me on starting my day” he rolled his eyes
“But honey, it wasn’t his fault not to be there especially that you woke up at seven today and you usually wakes up at ten or eleven. He wasn’t expecting for you to be early” his mother pointed out
“I don’t care” Yamada hmphed
“Son, don’t you think you’re getting over board with your demands to your butlers. The numbers we have hired to help you is totally not a joke” his father this time said
“It’s their fault” Yamada frowned “You two know how much I hate it when I see something that isn’t what I want” he pouted, putting his fork down to cross his arms over his chest
“Look, he’s pouting and that isn’t a good sign” Chihiro, Yamada’s older sister said as she entered their dining area. She smiled to her brother, and settled on her place. “You know that he’d win in the end. You spoiled him and it’s not his fault. Just hire another butler for him, it’s the same thing” she sighed
“Alright but I hope this one lasts at least a month” their father sighed in defeat and flicked his finger for a phone to be brought to him.
Yamada watched as his father’s butler entered the room quietly, holding on a cellphone. Okamoto Keito might just be an eighteen year old boy but he’s the head butler of Yamada household and serves directly to Yamada’s father. It was purely amazing and Yamada always had been awed whenever he’d see the latter.
“Dad!” Yamada exclaimed earning every attention in the room except Keito’s which amazed him more. Keito never paid attention to him or to anything he does which he found very perfect. “Get me someone like Keito-pyon!” he demanded “I want a perfect butler like him! Or if not, just give him to me!” he nodded down
“If only I could do that but Keito serves me and I don’t plan on making him suffer with your selfishness” Yamada’s father smiled “And he’s the head butler of our family, he should serve me not you” he added
“You’re so selfish” Yamada pouted
“Don’t worry, you’ve got it all as well” his father smiled “Thank you Keito-kun” he said to Keito as he reached for the phone
“You’re welcome” Keito curtly replied and turned around to leave the room but to be stopped as Yamada grabbed his hand.
“Ne Keito, don’t you want to serve me too?” Yamada asked
“That would be a pleasure, young master” Keito replied, looking then to Yamada straight to the eyes. “But I am serving your father currently” he said, blinking deadly
“You’re so boring” Yamada teased, poking Keito’s cheek “Smile” he said then and earned a thin movement of lips from the latter before turning back into a thin line again. “That’s a pathetic smile” he commented
“Thank you, if you must excuse me” Keito said and gently tugged his hand away from Yamada, soon he exited the room.
“You are so never going to win against him” Chihiro chuckled then and pushed herself up from the table. Soon the door of the room opened again and this time, it was Chihiro’s butler who entered the room. He glanced around and gave a curt nod before walking next to his mistress.
“I don’t like your butler” Yamada commented then making the two halt from walking and look at him at the same time. “He’s so drab” he pointed out
“What’s drab on him?” Chihiro asked then, looking at her butler who smiled on her speculation. “I find him perfect” she said
“Why, thank you, Chihiro-sama” Yaotome Hikaru smiled and bowed down but before he roused to a stand, he glared at Yamada who did glare back to him
“He just glared at me” Yamada pointed out, frowning at Hikaru
“You deserve it” Chihiro smiled and patted Hikaru’s cheek. “He’s mine and you have no right to judge what’s mine” she said and left ahead of them.
“Hah~” Yamada sighed as he rested his head on his hand. “Is there a perfect butler for me out there?” he asked, mostly to his self.
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Yuya stood on the doorsteps of the great household of Yamada’s. He tilted his head with wonder before knocking on the door which was answered by a very young looking man. Yuya stared at him for a moment then smiled as he nodded down, noticing the stress in the latter’s eyes.
“How may I help you?” the latter asked then
“I was wondering about the advertisement” Yuya started
“You’re here for the job?” the latter asked and smiled thinly as he opened the door wider for Yuya to step in. “You’re timing is impeccable, I admire you” he said “666” he added
“What?” Yuya asked
“You’re the six hundredth and sixty-sixth butler” the latter replied “Lucky” he added and turned to walk. “Follow me and I’ll show you to your room, everything is ready for you” he said
“Fiuuh~” Yuya whistled and indeed walked after the latter. “My name’s Yuya” he said then as they reached a hallway
“Nice to meet you Yuya-san. My name is Okamoto Keito and I am the head butler of this household” Keito nodded down as he leads the way to the chambers of the butlers of the household. “This hallway is specially made for us, butlers. We have stairs here directly leading us to the floor of our master’s rooms. We use it for the convenience of reaching them when they need us especially if it is at night. Usually they don’t demand for us when they have retired to their rooms but it’s a different case to you. Your master is Yamada Ryosuke-sama and you may have heard about him, he never cared about time. When he wants you he wants you and you have to be presentable to his eyes. If you are not, you’re done for. So basically, the stairs are for you” he explained and opened a door. “This is your room, from now on. I wish you luck” he nodded down and left Yuya alone in the room.
Dressing in one of the amazingly fit to his built uniform he found in the dresser in the room, Yuya bit his smile as he looked at his self in the full length mirror hanging behind his door. He checked if everything is in place and he even had pinned his longish hair to prevent it from hanging in front of his face with the rest knotted just at his nape. He reached for the gloves matching his uniform and looked at the mirror again, snorting as he looks at his butler self. He wasn’t expecting to be accepted instantly but he’s already here so there’s no need for him to turn back and regret his decisions. Stepping out to the hallway, Yuya stopped his steps as he looks now to a butler whose eyes were smiling gleefully. The latter stopped as well and stared at Yuya for a moment before breaking into a toothy grin.
“’Sup dude” the other man greeted “I’m Yaotome Hikaru, Yamada Chihiro’s butler. She’s the eldest daughter of this household and I have been serving her for like forever. Alright ten years already” he shrugged “You’re 666, right? Good luck” he winked
“666?” Yuya frowned then
“We don’t really bother knowing the names of butlers that tried serving Ryosuke-sama. We just give them their number and move on since they don’t last here longer than a week. That’s an obvious fact because apparently as you heard, you’re the six hundredth and sixty-sixth butler hired for him” Hikaru shrugged “665 was hired today and was fired the moment he showed his self to Ryosuke-sama” he gave
“Huh?” Yuya gaped
“Ryosuke-sama was like “Why did you wait for three days to pass before applying as my butler! You’re pathetic! Be gone, loser~!” Hikaru grinned “Though the last line was mine” he winked “He’s in his study room right now and having a fit because he’s pissed off about 665’s supposedly idiocy. Go there and introduce yourself but wait for the timing, when he says “666!” get inside and give his demand. Good luck, you need that” he winked and waved before stepping in his own room.
Yuya tilted his head, sensing a coming headache. Shaking his thoughts off, he used the stairs that Keito had told him and reached the floor of the bedrooms. He saw a maid standing by the hall, wiping on the frames of the window.
“666?” the woman asked. She then pointed the door closest to her. “Good luck” she said and turned leaving Yuya alone in the hall.
Five minutes after he had arrived, Yuya heard a screeching inside the room. He could tell it was a chair and the thud that followed told him that something fell on the floor.
“666!” and thus his work had started.
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Yamada wasn’t expecting that he would instantly have another butler after he had fired his 665th butler. He was just kidding when he called out for 666th, that’s why when his door opened after his call, he whirled around and found his self, staring at the one who entered his room. No kidding, the man is handsome and well built. Watching as the latter moved closer and left two meters in between them, Yamada remained speculating his new butler.
“Ryosuke-sama?” the man inquired, thinly smiling as he placed his hand over his chest for courteous bow.
“Who are you?” Yamada asked then, sitting on his table
“Do you require my given name?” the man asked then
“Yes, of course. I know your given number already, I asked who you are and that obviously says that I want your name. Do I have to really explain that to you?” Yamada frowned
“I apologize for not understanding, Ryosuke-sama” the man bowed down again. “My name is Yuya” he said then
“Hmm~ Yuya” Yamada nodded down “I see” he said and jumped off his table.
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Yamada opened his eyes, slowly sitting up as he rubbed his head. He looked at his clock then turned to climb out of his bed. He then gasped, his eyes wide enough as he looks at Yuya who was already standing two meters away from his bed, on his usual posture - with a hand on his chest and with his head down, his legs and feet aligned. The perfect posture of courteousness.
“Good morning, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya greeted as he stood straight. “I have prepared your clothing” he said and walked closer to Yamada, easing the bed coverings for his master to easily climb out of the bed.
“You’re early” Yamada said quietly then as Yuya, started unbuttoning his shirt.
“It is my responsibility to be there once you open your eyes” Yuya replied and eased off Yamada’s shirt.
“Oh, really?” Yamada smirked, languidly moving as Yuya puts on his shirt.
“Yes, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya replied
“You know” Yamada started “You just broke the record” he said “You’re the very first butler I had to last eight days” he narrowed his eyes
“I plan to last longer, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya smiled
“If you can” Yamada shrugged “I like your hair, by the way. You’re a narci?” he asked
“Yes, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya nodded down
“You mean, for real?” Yamada asked
“Yes” Yuya replied
“How long do you shampoo it?” Yamada tilted his head
“I can spend thirty minutes at it” Yuya nodded down
“Seriously, awesome!” Yamada smiled, wrapping his arms around Yuya’s neck then. He leaned and snuggled on Yuya’s hair, sniffing on the latter’s scent. He sighed and reached for the knot holding Yuya’s hair, turning it loose. “You smell good, I like that” he said, kneading his fingers on Yuya’s hair.
“Thank you, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya said and remained within Yamada’s hold. He wasn’t after all allowed to pull away from his master.
“Why didn’t you come here before?” Yamada asked then “I wouldn’t have wasted my time over those other butlers” he said, pulling away with a frown as he looks at Yuya
“It is indeed my fault Ryosuke-sama for not coming here before, I apologize” Yuya bowed down
“Hmph” Yamada rolled his eyes and jumped off his bed “Apology accepted” he smiled and started walking. “I want you to feed me today” he smirked and walked out of his
“Yes, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya said and rolled his eyes before walking behind Yamada.
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Yuya reached for the knot on his hair, loosening it to free the tightness pulling his scalp. Closing his eyes, he pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed heavily. Lately, Yamada had been demanding too difficult tasks. Sighing, Yuya sat on his bed but even before he could lie down, the familiar ringing of his phone came making him groan in disbelief.
“Hello?” Yuya answered
“Yuya-sama!” the familiar whining of Nakajima Yuto came from the other line.
“Yes, Yuto?” Yuya sighed “I’m tired, can you please tone down your voice?” he asked
“Yuya-sama!” Yuto still exclaimed but this time his voice sounded teary that Yuya felt a little guilt
“I’m fine, Yuto. You don’t have to sob like I died” Yuya sighed
“No, you are not dead but it’ll be me who’ll die soon once your mother and father discovers that I have let you go to act like some low life to sate your idiotic hunger for fun in life!” Yuto cried out “For heaven’s sake Yuya-sama, come back home and please give my poor heart a deserving rest!” he wailed
“You’re still young Yuto, you won’t die early” Yuya gave and smiled as he heard a weird sniff from the latter
“Yuya-sama, it’s been two weeks now since you started serving Yamada-san! You promised to be back after seven days. Two weeks is twice of what you promised!” Yuto cried out
“I know” Yuya said “But unexpectedly, it’s fun to live here” he said
“Indeed since you managed to last as Yamada-san’s butler for that long. No one has lasted that much. I did a background check and saw all of his meanness to all of his butlers and my heart was ripped into millions knowing that you are going through all of his unbelievable demands” Yuto wailed “I bet he asked you to feed him in front of the master and mistress of the house!” he said
“Indeed, I just did that earlier and it seems like his mother and father had enjoyed the show” Yuya smirked “But I won’t deny that it is tiring to tail him around. I’m like a dog” he snorted
“Yuya-sama!” Yuto wailed
“Enough, Yuto” Yuya said “I’m hanging up, get some sleep. I have an early tomorrow so don’t bother me any longer. Ryosuke-sama’s cousin and lover are coming tomorrow so I have to entertain them to satisfaction” he informed
“Yamada-san’s cousin? Who? Chinen-sama?” Yuto asked
“I’m hanging up now~” Yuya sing sang and pulled the receiver away from his ear
“Wait! Yuya~!” Yuto cried out but Yuya had already ended the call and switched his phone off so that Yuto wouldn’t be able to call him again.
Though maybe, Yuya should have listened to Yuto as he now stood in front of Yamada’s cousin, Chinen Yuri, and the mentioned lover which he as soon as he welcomed the two discovered - his youngest brother, Ryutaro. They both looked at each other, eyes wide like they saw ghosts.
“O~o” Ryutaro started but Yuya bared his teeth into a grim smile.
“Good morning, Chinen-sama, Ryutaro-sama” Yuya started “Ryosuke-sama is waiting in his study” he bowed down
“Hmph” Chinen rolled his eyes “Ryosuke said he’s got some awesome butler, he looks like a pervert” he said and stomped past by Yuya.
Yuya glared at his brother who snorted and soon followed pursuit to his boyfriend.
“What are you doing here?” Ryutaro asked as soon as Yuya fell into his steps.
“Working” Yuya replied, hushed that only the two of them could hear it
“Seriously” Ryutaro smiled “This is the reason why Yuto’s like jumpy whenever mum asks your whereabouts” he grinned
“I’m bored at home” Yuya rolled his eyes “Besides, it’s not like everyone cares to whatever we are doing” he said
“Frighteningly correct” Ryutaro smirked and soon eyed his brother from head to toe “That looks nice, I want to try that” he said
“That’s impossible because anyone would recognize you as the youngest son of our family” Yuya said
“Right” Ryutaro shrugged
“Ryuu~” Chinen whined then and that stopped the two from talking
“Yeah?” Ryutaro asked and smiled as he saw his brother arching a brow towards Chinen’s direction “He’s just like that but he’s good” he said
After serving the three their snacks, Yuya lingered close by. He wanted to make sure that his brother would not make a single slip of tongue or else he’d be in big trouble.
“You know~” Yamada spoke then as he stares at Ryutaro “You somehow~” he tilted his head “Resemble someone” he finished and both Yuya and Ryutaro tensed up. “Your eyes” he said.
“Of course, he resembles his brothers” Chinen giggled “You remember?” he asked
“Who?” Yamada frowned at his cousin
“You met his eldest brother, Kota-kun!” Chinen reminded “In that party, where we were forced to come since it’s like heirs have gathered there” he nodded down
“Ah!” Yamada exclaimed “Yes! Kota-kun” he nodded down “He’s really handsome, isn’t he?” he smiled
“Kota-nii, huh?” Ryutaro smiled awkwardly
“Now that you mentioned brothers, Ryuu don’t you have two older brothers?” Chinen asked
“Sure, yeah” Ryutaro replied
“Kota-kun and~” Chinen tilted his head
“Kota-nii and Yuu-nii” Ryutaro replied
“Yuu?” the two asked
“Yeah~” Ryutaro grimaced “Yuu-nii doesn’t really go out in public. He’s very broody and as the matter of fact he doesn’t even like it when people talks about him” he said in a hurry
“I haven’t met him, when are you planning to introduce me?” Chinen asked
“He actually met you already” Ryutaro replied
“Excuse me” Yuya came in then, stopping the three’s talk “I came to ask if you three would like to have more snacks” he offered
“Thanks” Yamada said
“I’m going to use the loo” Ryutaro said then and joined Yuya on stepping out of the room but soon earned a whack on his head. “Ow~” he whined
“One more slip, Ryutaro, I’ll definitely kill you” Yuya threatened
“Alright” Ryutaro sighed “Amusing, never thought that you’d be that bored” he shook his head
“Just die” Yuya smirked, ruffling his brother’s hair to a mess
After serving the three, Yuya winked to his younger brother as he saw them off with Yamada. He unbelievably enjoyed the day and he had even saw his brother, earning his hard to get awe since he’s very much just into his games and boyfriend.
“My cousin’s lucky to have a cool boyfriend” Yamada sighed as he climbed the stairs with Yuya tailing behind him “What is your opinion of Ryuu?” he asked then
“He’s like what you said Ryosuke-sama, he’s a cool child” Yuya replied
“I liked Ryuu too” Yamada pouted, stopping to look at Yuya before smiling a little “I had this crush on him but he told me that he doesn’t like me that way” he shrugged
“Then it is his lost, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya nodded down
“I just don’t want to say it in front of Yuri because he’d seriously take it offensive. But you resemble Ryuu” Yamada said
“I don’t know how I should I react with such Ryosuke-sama” Yuya shook his head
“Yeah. Well, you should be flattered that you resemble a powerful person like Ryuu. He’s the third son of one of the rising four” Yamada smugly said
“I am flattered” Yuya bowed down
“You’re a bore” Yamada sighed and reached out, gripping on Yuya’s hair “I don’t like it when you start repeating what I say” he grumbled and let go, continuing his climb. He retired to his room, leaving Yuya at the hall.
“He’s in that mood” Keito spoke as he crossed the hall where Yuya is standing
“Pardon?” Yuya asked, fiddling with the button of his coat as he leans on the wall.
“Whenever Ryutaro-sama comes here especially with Yuri-sama” Keito started “He gets in that mood. He liked Ryutaro-sama and he was miraculously considerate when he was rejected” he shrugged “It was one of the miracles Ryosuke-sama pulled out” he thinly smiled
“So that’s why he’s not coming out and calling for my service” Yuya nodded down
“You do resemble Ryutaro-sama” Keito said seriously “And Yuya-san” he called out after he turned to leave
“What is it?” Yuya asked
“You shouldn’t play around too much” Keito said
“I don’t understand what you are saying” Yuya frowned, staring at the butler walking past him to the stairs leading down the chambers of the butlers
“Just telling” Keito shrugged
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“Huh?” Yamada arched a brow, looking at the goofy butler of his sister as if he has lost his mind already. “What do you mean it’s his day off?” he demanded
“Ehm, week off Ryosuke-sama” Hikaru corrected and started fiddling with his fringes “Your father gave him this week off since he’s like being punished for nothing for a month already” he shrugged
“I can’t believe this! He’s my butler! I’m the one who has the rights to give him that break!” Yamada cried out, picking a vase to throw at Hikaru
“Wait!” Hikaru gasped, ducking in time
“Ryosuke!” Chihiro cried out, running towards her butler for rescue
“Dad’s going to pay for this” Yamada grumbled, stomping off to find his father “So that slimy butler of mine” he hissed
“Aren’t you going to fire him after leaving you without even saying a goodbye to you?” Hikaru called after
“Have you lost your mind?” Yamada smirked “Ah, you just don’t have one” he rolled his eyes
“That was~” the two said in awe and simply just looked at each other. Maybe things are changing now.
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Yuya shivered visibly, looking to the direction of the Yamada residence. He slightly frowned but soon dropped the thoughts he was forming since the grand door in front of him opened.
“Yuya-sama!” Yuto cried loud enough to turn heads of the gardeners working in peace just a minute ago
“Yes, yes” Yuya sighed heavily and walked in as his butler dragged him inside. He then lifted his head and looked at the top of the stairs, his eyes growing wide to find the head butler of their family. Inoo Kei glared at him while going down the steps of the stairs. The intimidating butler doesn’t even look where he was stepping as he continuously glare at Yuya, making it nerve wrecking.
“Yo~” Yuya trailed, looking away since he could feel his early death coming “Kei” he muttered. He heard his own butler whimper next to him and knows already that he’s about to get another lifetime lecture. Kei’s the same age of him but the latter surely has more power in his veins.
“Now” Kei’s cold tone sent shivers to Yuya “Where have you been, Yuya?” he asked, tone expecting for a very complete answer
“Playing” Yuya replied, still averting looking at Kei’s eyes
“Sure, you are” Kei coldly said “You barely go out of your room even at important parties. Now, you are telling me that you went out for a month to play, give me a break!” he snapped, making the two cower away
“Seriously” someone spoke then, making the three look up to the stairs this time with a lanky guy climbing down. “Kei” Kota, Yuya’s older brother smiled “Just let him slip, like what you said he barely goes out of his room even at important parties, doesn’t this mean he’s changed the month he went out” he nodded down
“That’s right!” Yuya nodded down, smiling at his brother who came closer and patted him on head
“But the question would be, where did you have your play?” Kota asked with a wicked flicker in his eyes
“Nowhere” Yuya lied
“I played with him” Ryutaro came but earned a glare from Yuya “It’s fun and in a secret place” he added
“Seriously?” Kota asked, hugging the youngest among them “Where is it?” he asked, snuggling on his youngest brother
“I just said it was in a secret place, right?” Ryutaro rolled his eyes “This is like a miracle, did it happen already?” he asked, looking at Yuya but to pout as his brother glared at him “I was just asking” he defended
“No, I’m going back after a week” Yuya replied and turned around, headed up to where his bedroom is
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Yamada pouted, picking on the tarts served on the kitchen counter. He glanced to their household’s head chef, his favourite chef because they share the same interest on food. He then chewed his lower lip, sighing as he looks at the calendar hanging close to the refrigerator.
“Oh, hi Keito” Yamada greeted as their head butler entered the kitchen. He grimaced as the latter ignored him and walked just to stand next to the busy cook chopping away with the vegetables Yamada surely would ignore during dinner. “Why are you so brave that you can ignore me, I’ll be your next master once my dad dies” he pouted
“If that ever happens” Arioka Daiki commented “It’ll be funny” he said, chopping the last piece of potato.
“What’s for dinner?” Keito asked then, picking the bowl of minced celeries to bring it close to the stove where the other ingredients are
“Blegh blegh” Daiki replied
“Are you two fighting?” Yamada sliced in as he noticed the cold atmosphere forming in the room
“He’s going to the Yabu’s household” Daiki grumbled “And flirt all away with their beautiful head butler” he said, heavily putting the bowl of potatoes down next to the celeries.
“I told you” Keito sighed and with that Yamada grinned. He rarely sees the expressionless butler helpless, and he’d make sure he’d enjoy every second of it. “It was because the rising four are gathering. Head butlers are the ones to fix the comfort of their families” he explained, leaning on the counter to watch the short cook rampage in the kitchen.
“But that Inoo Kei” Daiki muttered “Is like a goddess” he sighed
“I don’t really like slender people. I’m more to the petite, just snug when I hug him from the back” Keito shrugged a shoulder
“Ooh” Yamada chuckled “Can I try that? I always admired your build, it’s kind of sexy” he grinned earning then a really deadly glare from Daiki
“Stop throwing those disgusting words whenever you feel like it, it’ll contaminate my food” Daiki snapped at the head butler “And the brat’s here” he added
“Don’t mind me, just go all the way with the flirting” Yamada shook his head with a big smile
“Please” Daiki rolled his eyes then glared to Keito “Why do you have to go? Ryosuke can just make his butler, oh, correct me, his miracle butler go. It’ll be awesome to introduce the person who lasted a month serving Yamada Ryosuke” he added
“I can’t do that because I’m not the one who makes the decisions in this house, besides Yuya-kun is not around” Keito replied and glanced to Yamada who then narrowed his gaze at the sly remark of the head butler
“Whatever” Daiki grumbled and chopped the cleaver on the chopping board “I hate seeing you two together!” he cried out in frustration
“Why are you worrying about such things?” Keito asked then “And mind the knife, it’ll kill anyone as long as you hold them” he minded
“Because whenever you two stands together, it’s like what the hell!” Daiki screamed, waving the cleaver wildly
“You can come if you want, replace Ryosuke-sama’s butler for that event” Keito suggested “And you can guard me all the time” he nodded down “During the party” he added
“I’m cool” Yamada shrugged
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“I heard he’s not very interested in coming” Ryutaro said as he moved his pawn to eat Yuya’s knight “So, you’ll be safe if you attend this gathering” he nodded down
“No” Yuya shook his head “I’m not going” he said and moved his queen “I don’t want to risk my identity” he grinned
“Sure” Kei spoke then and stood behind Yuya “You’d just risk your neck” he threatened “One more skipping on important parties Yuya, I’ll kill you” he said
“I’m your master, you shouldn’t be telling me those words” Yuya said as he turned to the butler who coldly smiled at him
“Sure, Yuya-sama. I apologize” Kei said widening his eyes “Though I am very serious to my words. I wonder when did I ever back down” he tilted his head “I got the scissors, it’s time for you to trim your ugly curls” he smiled
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Yamada slightly grimaced at the crowd that had gathered for the party. He shouldn’t really have attended. He was told that it was a small party but seeing the mass is making him mad. He doesn’t know how these people describe a small party but he couldn’t blame them especially that the rising four is gathered altogether which rarely happens especially with the tight schedule they have.
“Have some Florentines” Daiki offered as he stood next to Yamada who simply shook his head and went on scanning the crowd “I heard the Yabu’s trio are here” he said then
“Yabu’s trio?” Yamada asked “Kota-kun, Ryuu and who?” he asked
“The hermit middle child” Daiki replied “He rarely comes out of his shell and when he does people are lucky because he’s really like a gem, that’s what I heard” he shrugged “People just know him as the hermit brother, no one even speaks of his name that often” he added
“Well, I don’t really care” Yamada shrugged “I just want to see Ryuu since it’s rare to see him in uptight clothes” he smiled
“And Chinen will be bitching about his outstanding handsomeness that is attracting even old hags” Daiki rolled his eyes “Damn” he cussed then, catching Yamada’s attention
“What is it?” Yamada asked, looking then where Daiki is looking “Who’s that?” he asked as he eyed the beautiful person standing next to Keito but it wasn’t just the two of them, there’s also a lanky guy but somehow Keito and the beautiful person stands out together
“That’s the Yabu’s head butler” Daiki grumbled “The one with them is another Yabu’s butler” he gritted “Butlers of that household are all outstanding” he added
“Oh, so that’s Inoo Kei. No wonder you are very much insecure” Yamada smiled
“Oh shut up” Daiki muttered
“Hey” Ryutaro came then with Chinen clinging on him. He smiled as he stood next to Yamada and looked at where his friend is looking “Oh, Kei?” he asked
“Your family’s head butler?” Yamada asked
“Sure he is” Ryutaro shrugged “But not really, he’s more of Kota-nii’s personal maid” he said “Personal butlers. Mine’s running around somewhere in here but I don’t know” he smiled
“Who’s that with them?” Yamada asked then, pointing at the other lanky butler
“Yuto” Ryutaro replied “The ever so going to die early butler of ours” he smirked “My other brother’s butler” he nodded down “Chii, let’s get some punch” he said then abruptly and hurried away
“What’s up with that?” Daiki asked
“I don’t know” Yamada replied and followed after Yuto the butler who hurried towards the hall of resting lounges “Aren’t you curious who is Ryutaro’s other brother?” he asked then
“No” Daiki shook his head “He’s a hermit, I might end up cooking him” he grinned but grimaced as Keito approached them
“Ryosuke-sama, it’s time for the rising four to settle down. The dinner’s about to start” Keito informed then as he approached the two “Your mother and father, also Chihiro-san are already settled down” he said and stepped back for Yamada to walk towards the path he’d lead on
The tables reserved for them are almost at the center so that those that came, handpicked for invitation could see them clearly. Yamada looked around again to see the rising four and saw Ryutaro settled just on the table next to them. He smiled then noted the empty chair at the middle of Kota and Ryutaro.
“Hermit brother on the miss again” Daiki smirked as he served Yamada his food
But then even before they could start on their food, a noise somehow made them all look at the doors of the hall of resting lounges. There came out the head butler of the Yabu’s dragging someone by arm who was resisting.
“Yuya-sama, please, just for today” the other butler of the Yabu’s pleaded after them
“I told you two” the one being dragged grumbled
Yamada sat there watching the show. No one has to tell who that person was. It was the hermit brother of Ryutaro. So, his name is Yuya.
“What the!” Yamada exclaimed and stood up as he stares at Yuya who stopped struggling and simply just looked at him “What are you doing here?” he asked
“I beg your pardon, Ryosuke-sama?” Kei the head butler of the other family asked
“Ryosuke-sama” Keito spoke then next to Yamada “The dinner’s ready, we shouldn’t disturb others as well” he said and put a slight force on Yamada’s shoulder to sit him down
In complete confusion of the situation, Yamada picked his spoon but then glanced to the other table to see that Yuya is seated in between Ryutaro and Kota. He’s not stupid not to know that that man is his butler, Yuya.
After the dinner ended, which for Yamada was hell. He stood up and looked at the table of the Yabu’s. Yuya is already gone but he isn’t letting go of that. Crossing the hall, Yamada approached Ryutaro who sighed in defeat since Chinen managed to come to him in a lighting speed seeming to inquire the same thing.
“Yes” Ryutaro rolled his eyes “I know about it. Your butler’s my brother who’s well known for being the hermit crab but we can’t stop him from doing what he wants because he rarely does that” he sighed “But this time he was forced to join the party” he pouted “If you are looking for him, he stays in the third lounge for the Yabu’s” he rolled his eyes “And Chii, stop inquiring about him” he grimaced
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The third lounge room is small and empty as he had expected but Yamada isn’t easily fooled by that. He entered the room and walked towards the veranda where he found the person he was looking for. Yuya is seated on the railings. His hair is fixed and trimmed properly. He’s wearing a black suit but is dishevelled, and he’s even wearing gloves. It was like he’s just on his butler uniform but the clothes he’s wearing is of high quality and made just for him.
“Are you going to rant on me?” Yuya asked, not looking to him “If you plan to, don’t bother. I’m good at muting out sounds” he said “And I won’t bother to listen” he shrugged
“Why did you act as my butler?” Yamada asked
“To have fun?” Yuya tilted his head and looked at the peppered sky of the night “I’m bored. I found the post challenging so I tried. I wasn’t expecting much when I came but I got lucky and became 666. Cool” he smirked
“Is this your real personality?” Yamada asked then
“Sure” Yuya sighed “I got found out so what’s the point of being the good and polite butler. We’re of the same level in first place. I just tried lowering down my rank for a short time” he grimaced “And to think that I’m the second son of the first family, you should be kneeling in front of me” he smirked and arched a brow at Yamada “Ryosuke-sama” he shrugged
“Why are you acting like this? It’s not that I’m mad at you for lying about your identity” Yamada frowned “I was just going to ask why you did it!” he exclaimed
“I dare you shout at me again. You can only do that if I’m Yuya the butler” Yuya frowned “Yuto!” he called out and soon his butler came in a hurry to him
“Yuya-sama” Yuto acknowledge “Please don’t be in bad mood, I’m scared when you’re in bad mood” he said and reached for the gloves Yuya passed to him
“Foul not bad” Yuya said “Kei’s lucky he’s Kota’s butler and I can’t touch him” he gritted “I’m resigning my post as your butler Ryosuke-kun, I planned to do that too sooner or later so doing it now won’t hurt even a fly” he snorted soon walking out of the room
Yamada stared at him with a frown and then glanced to the lanky butler who squeaked after noticing it.
“Is he always like this?” Yamada asked
“Yes” Yuto replied “Especially if he doesn’t get what he wants” he smiled “You can say that you two share the same personality” he nodded down “But he’s the milder and wilder version. He hurts people when things don’t go his way so he often lock his self in his room, that’s one reason no one has dragged him home ever since he started working for you. Only Kei’s brave enough to do that” he nodded down “If you’ll excuse me” he said “Oh, and Ryosuke-sama, he’s just in foul mood but he liked the work he did with you” he said and went after Yuya
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“It wasn’t my fault, I’m scared of him” Ryutaro shook his head and leaned back as Chinen glared at him “He’s scary when he’s angry so he’s always cheerful” he pouted “Besides, he’s enjoying his life with you” he added
“I don’t care Ryuu” Chinen rolled his eyes “But to think that I called your brother a pervert looking butler” he said
“Whatever” Yamada sighed and leaned on the table
“And speaking of which, this is the first time a butler resigned from you not the usual thingy with you firing him” Chinen pointed out “And why aren’t you hiring a new butler?” he asked then “It’s been two days since the party” he nodded down “And you lost your 666” he added
“I’m not really in the mood right now” Yamada shrugged “I’m still absorbing things” he sighed
“Wow, are you sick or something?” Ryutaro asked
“I’m going to ignore you for that” Yamada rolled his eyes “Next time we’d go at Ryutaro’s house” he said
“Sure, not a problem on my part” Ryutaro nodded down
And thus as the weekend came, Yamada stood in front of the grand mansion of the first family. It’s only for a while he stood there before the doors opened for him and he is welcomed by the head butler of the family. He blinked at the beauty of the latter which he would guess never stopped aweing anyone.
“Misaki would lead you to Ryutaro-sama’s room” Inoo Kei said mildly as he stepped back and welcomed Yamada in the household “I hope for your enjoyment on your stay, Yamada-san” he nodded down
As Yamada walks with the butler he knows as Misaki, he noticed Yuto coming out of a room and that made him stop from following the other butler.
“Ah” Yuto blinked as he saw Yamada “He’s reading, do you want to see him?” he invited
“Sure” Yamada nodded down and somehow wondered if he’s insane on doing so. He was never interested in seeing his past butler. Maybe it was because this butler isn’t just an ordinary one. Not just with background but also ways of dealing with him.
“Yuya-sama” Yuto called out and inched the door open. They stood there and soon Yamada heard a thump in which he guessed the book being read.
“What?” Yuya called out and Yamada bit his lower lip. He somehow missed that tone.
“You have a guest to see you” Yuto replied
“Who?” Yuya asked then
“Ah~” Yuto looked at Yamada and smiled a little “Someone” he said
“I don’t have time, shoo them out and kick their asses if they come disturbing me again” Yuya replied
“I can’t do that of course!” Yuto exclaimed
“Whatever, close the damn door” Yuya said then
“Well, you happened to be on my way and I bothered to see you” Yamada said as he barged inside the room “You are really the hermit brother of this family” he grimaced and stood just at the middle of the room. He looked around and spotted Yuya seated on a wingchair. The table next to him has a tea set and snacks along with piles of books. The books aren’t just on the table, there are more on the floor and as Yamada took note, the whole room is like a library. The room has two floors to consider but it’s just a room. There’s a spiral staircase leading to the second floor of the room and Yamada could see the bed from where he stands. The bed doesn’t have a frame and was just a big square cushion pushed close to the windows. The pillows and duvet were properly arranged. The walls of the first floor are shelves and each are filled with books. Yuya’s chair is placed close to the door to the veranda and taking note of the other details of the room, there are three more doors inside, the floor is plush and maroon, the walls are white not that it’s seen properly because of the bookshelves and the room is brightly lit but he’d guess at night the room is all dark and black.
“Yamada-sama” Yuto hurried “You shouldn’t barge in his room without permission” he shook his head “He doesn’t like it” he added
“You can go ahead Yuto, you aren’t carved to deal with stubborn people” Yuya dismissed “I’d call when I need you” he nodded down “Have a seat” he offered to Yamada
“Where?” Yamada asked then
“Ah, right” Yuya smiled thinly “I only have one chair in this room because this is my room” he sighed and stood up. Yamada took note that Yuya hasn’t put his book down anywhere. “This way” he invited and walked to one of the doors inside the room.
“Where are we going?” Yamada asked then
“My other room” Yuya replied and went ahead, not bothering on waiting for Yamada who still walked towards the said other room.
Indeed it was another room, still filled with books but it has chairs to sit on.
“You love books?” Yamada asked as he sat on one of the chairs Yuya pointed and offered for him
“My room emphasizes it but my brothers do love reading too. Kota has a larger amount of collection, so is Ryutaro but I believe half of his shelves are manga and other stuffs related to his passion over animation” Yuya shrugged
“What kind of books do you read?” Yamada asked then
“Ah, history and classics” Yuya replied “Also mysteries and legends” he added
“Kota-san?” Yamada asked
“He’s focused on countries and learns how to love their culture and language. That’s why people call him the ideal heir. He can speak more language than he looks” Yuya replied “But at the far corner of his shelves, three shelves as far as I counted are eroticas” he smirked
“How about you?” Yamada asked
“I don’t own lewd books or animated ones” Yuya replied “But I do own books of romances” he shrugged
“That one, what’s the genre of that?” Yamada asked, pointing the book Yuya still holds
“Ah, it’s my favourite” Yuya replied
“Sure, you haven’t put that down since I came in” Yamada shrugged
“Does it bother you?” Yuya asked then
“Not at all” Yamada shook his head
“Yunii~” Ryutaro called out and entered the room, smiling then as he saw Yamada “I heard you got Ryo so I came to get him if he’s bothering you” he nodded down
“We’re just talking” Yamada frowned
“Yunii hates bothersome people so me and Konii, also Yuto are the only ones who can enter his room. Our parents are eternally forbidden to set foot in his royal chamber” Ryutaro smiled “Oh, I got this too” he said and gave a book to Yuya who smiled and reached for it
“Where’d you get it?” Yuya asked as he looks at the spine of the book “Sapphire” he muttered then
“Chii dragged me in a bookstore and we found that, he says sorry for calling you a pervert before” Ryutaro shrugged
“If he can get me ruby then I’d invite him here” Yuya smiled
“Sure” Ryutaro winked “Come on Ryo, I have games prepared in my room” he invited
“I’ll stay here for a while” Yamada said then
“It’s okay” Yuya nodded down and with that Ryutaro went ahead
“What’s sapphire and ruby?” Yamada asked then
“The spines of the books” Yuya replied “People don’t pay attention to spines but in truth there’re several ranks on books, like games or anything. There are these three stars whatever, bestsellers or something. I base my love on spines of the books. I love rubies the best, no matter what the book contains as long as the spine is ruby, I’m fine” he nodded down “This one is sapphire” he said and showed the book Ryutaro gave to him “I love them next, what I hate most is opals. Kota’s books are all in opals so I rarely borrow books from him. Ryutaro’s books have no gem spines so everyone loves to borrow books from him” he explained “The books in your mansion mostly are garnet but I don’t know if your family notices it” he shrugged
“How do I know if the books are opals or rubies or sapphires?” Yamada frowned
“They are called gem spines because you have to check on the color of the spine they use” Yuya replied “Hard bound books are the only one to have gem spines and people nowadays never pay attention to details of such” he sighed
“Ah” Yamada nodded down “Why ruby in the first place?” he asked then
“Because it’s bloody red” Yuya replied
“I see” Yamada smiled
“Why are you listening to me anyways?” Yuya asked then
“Nothing” Yamada shrugged “I just find it interesting” he added
And thus somehow, Yamada wonders as well. Why does he feel drawn to Yuya instead of irritated because of what happened between them? Yuya did hide his real identity to him and instead of getting mad, Yamada wonders why he seeks for more information about Yuya instead of forgetting him like how he forgets his other six hundred and sixty five butlers?
“667?” Yamada frowned and looked at his father
“Yes, your 667” his father nodded down “It’s been two weeks now since your last butler” he reminded
“I’m managing somehow without one” Yamada replied “Hold it off for a while” he said “I still have 666 with me” he smiled
“But 666 is~” his father started
“I have him with me so you don’t have to look for 667 yet” Yamada snapped
“Alright” his father sighed in defeat
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“Do you still go to school?” Yamada asked as he sat on the wingchair and look at Yuya who was arranging the books on his shelves
“No” Yuya replied “For your information, I’m nineteen already” he said “I graduated high school long ago. My age gap from Kota is just nine months” he shrugged
“Eh?” Yamada blinked
“Surprised?” Yuya smirked “He was two months old when our mother got pregnant to me. I was born seven months after that so they treat me so special so my body build is different from my brothers” he sighed “I was fed too much and kept in long for me to hate going outside” he rolled his eyes “Then, after four years of trauma of having another child, Ryutaro came. So our trio’s complete” he shrugged
“That’s why Yuya is very spoiled” Kota said then as he entered the room “Kei” he called and soon the beautiful butler appeared next to him “I got you several books from Egypt” he smiled and reached for the bag Kei was holding “Also some other things you might like” he nodded down “Have some sun, Yuu. You’ve locked yourself long enough here. I liked your colour when you came back from this guy’s house, why don’t you try moving around again?” he asked then
“Just mind your own business and I told you, I still hate him so get out of my room” Yuya frowned and looked Kei who challenged him back
“Sure, we hate each other” Kei smirked and turned around to leave first
“Please, like him again” Kota pouted
“You’re the only one who likes him” Yuya said and grabbed the bag from Kota, placing it on the table “Get out” he grumbled and was soon obeyed. He then sat down on the couch and sighed as he rested his forehead on his propped arm on the arm of the couch.
“You don’t have to frown too much” Yamada commented then and reached out to smoothen Yuya’s knotted brows “It’s more peaceful when your face is passive” he said, his fingertips brushing Yuya’s temple
“Don’t touch me” Yuya said then and turned his head away from Yamada “I hate it” he said
“Hah” Yamada snorted “You served me as my butler and now you’re telling me you hate getting touched?” he asked
“I did the touching and pampering when I was the butler” Yuya pointed out “So me getting touched is different from me touching” he said
“I don’t get you” Yamada grimaced “You’re so sensitive and an all-around ass” he shook his head
“Calling me names won’t affect me” Yuya shrugged
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“He’s not that sensitive” Ryuatro shook his head “It’s just a rough childhood compared to me and Konii” he shrugged “Since he’s always pampered and spoiled, I heard that when he started going to school he was often bullied especially that he has a butler with him all the time. No one normally brings their butler with them when going to school but our parents are overprotective so every time Yu and Ko goes to school, they have their old butlers with them. Kei became Konii’s butler when they were fifteen, he was the son of our late head butler. Yuto’s actually just a pet” he smirked “But then he’s Yunii’s butler, I don’t know how but it became that way” he shrugged
“Why only Yuya not both of them?” Yamada asked as he checks on the spines of Ryutaro’s hard bound books
“That’s an opal, he won’t like that” Ryutaro commented on the book “Because Konii’s a genius on bullying. He bullies those who bully Yunii but a wound has been made and it scarred” he pouted
“He’s weird” Yamada muttered “I know he’s weird when he was my butler but he’s weirder as Yuya the hermit brother of Ryuu” he nodded down
“Despite of that you still come and see him” Chinen commented “You’re attached to him” he said
“Who won’t be?” Yamada frowned “He’s the first one to last with me and my attitude” he pointed out “Even my parents hates me for being a brat and spoiled, so was my sister. Even you two. It’s because of our unbelievable friendship makes you two bear with me all the time. I introduced Chii to Ryuu and Ryuu fell for Chii and you became a couple and it’s all thanks to me so you made me your friend as a sign of gratitude” he shook his head
“So you know about your attitude?” Chinen asked
“Of course! It’s my attitude!” Yamada exclaimed “How could I not know?” he pouted
“There he made everyone suffer when he knows it and can and may change it” Chinen shook his head
“This one’s a ruby” Ryutaro said and pulled a book from the shelf closer to his bed “I keep these for peace and order between me and him when we fight big” he nodded down “He never apologize willingly so everyone keeps ruby spine one with them” he shrugged “I’ll give it to you so that you can talk to him again” he said
Yamada crossed the hall and inched Yuya’s room door open to listen if he’s in there. He learned the trick from Yuto and every time he tries visiting Yuya, he’d do it since one time he just opened the door, Yuya didn’t speak to him until the time he left.
“I’m here” Yuya said making Yamada squeak “Come in” he invited and with that Yamada entered
“I got help from Ryuu and here” Yamada said as he crossed the room and passed the book he was holding to Yuya
“So you know what a ruby spine looks now?” Yuya asked as he slightly smiled and reached for the book
“Not really” Yamada shrugged
“Well, whatever” Yuya said and stood up “Ah, sorry about the attitude” he nodded down “I wasn’t in my best waking day” he smiled
“Well, it’s okay. We’re cool” Yamada nodded down
“Yes, we’re cool” Yuya replied and picked something like a red marble from the bowl on the table next to his sole wingchair in his bedroom. He then stood up and pressed it on Yamada’s mouth, making the boy eat the now he knows a candy.
But it wasn’t the candy that startled Yamada it was the action Yuya did. When the latter’s fingertips touched his lips, he went still and rigid with his heart pounding non-stop within him. And that’s a first for him to feel that way. He touched his lips as Yuya turned to head to the other room where they usually stay for talking and the candy in his mouth rolled as he moved his mouth. Maybe, he’s staying too much with Yuya, now he’s feeling weird.
A/N: I nearly got irritated with this journal that I thought of not posting anymore., but I guess it read my mind.., just wait for the part two., i'm trying to work on my fictions.,
Author: rae_yna
Pairing: TakaYama and various!
Rating: PG
A/N: I don’t really know what has gotten into me., I wrote this one way back in time., and just decided to randomly share it today., it still got part 2., and that one’s half baked., COMMENTS ARE LOVE! BUT ENJOY READING FIRST!
Summary: Yamada Ryosuke is the only son of one of the rising four families and he’s very well known for being a very demanding master that no one lasts to him for more than three days. That’s where Takaki Yuya comes in his life - his butler of mystery.
Yamada Ryosuke opened his eyes, grumbling as he sat up. Morning wasn’t after all his best moment. Rubbing his head as he slid off his bed, Yamada looked up frowning at his door. His butler should be serving him already the moment he opens his eyes. Glancing at his clock, Yamada frowned more and thus the day indeed had started.
“Satsuki!!” Yamada screamed loud enough to send his expected butler to come and show up to him still in his bed clothes. Frowning at the man, Yamada shook his head and started walking to his dresser. “I don’t need you any longer” he dismissed and waved his hands to shoo the man away.
“Ryosuke-sama” Satsuki said, his eyes going wide as he fully understood the dismissal. He gulped and started knotting his shirt in his hands, waiting for his master to change the decision made a minute ago. It wasn’t actually his fault. Usually, his master, Yamada, wakes up at ten and he was by then fully prepared for whatever order would be given to him. But today, unexpectedly, his master had roused at seven and he wasn’t even done dreaming then.
“What are you still doing there?” Yamada asked as he glanced at Satsuki. He then pulled out some of his clothing, picking one of his favourite. He narrowed his eyes as the man still hasn’t moved and clicking his tongue, he raised his left hand and flicked his fingers. Several men in suit came in his aid and when he jerked his head to Satsuki, he was understood. Satsuki was dragged away from his sight. “Pathetic” he mumbled as he heard his done for butler, beg for another chance to work for him.
It is already common in their palace to witness such ruckus early in the morning or any time of the day, as long as it involves the only son of the Yamada’s, one of the rising four families or to elaborate, one of the most powerful family existing in the world. Yamada Ryosuke is very well known not just because of the power of his family, or his good looks - he was well known by people because of his unbelievable demands on his butlers, who tried to serve and satisfy his orders. Hikarigaoka Satsuki was his six hundredth and sixty-fourth butler and now that the man was fired and was sent out, the slot for the six hundredth and sixty-fifth butler for Yamada Ryosuke is already open. Yamada has an average of forty butlers per year and they have an average of five days to last as his butler. They either are late for a second, doesn’t look good in the color Yamada picked for them, spoke the wrong tone, blinked at him, or any kind of reason Yamada finds irritating enough to fire them were all of what is behind that for fourteen years, no one has lasted to serve him. Ever since he was three and understood his power, Yamada never has a permanent companion or rather butler and that was considered normal already.
“I heard you fired Satsuki-san” Yamada’s mother commented after she had settled down across her son who was already feasting on his breakfast.
“He wasn’t there when I woke up, it’s his fault” Yamada shrugged, sipping on his hot chocolate. “It’s his duty to be there once I wake up and assist me on starting my day” he rolled his eyes
“But honey, it wasn’t his fault not to be there especially that you woke up at seven today and you usually wakes up at ten or eleven. He wasn’t expecting for you to be early” his mother pointed out
“I don’t care” Yamada hmphed
“Son, don’t you think you’re getting over board with your demands to your butlers. The numbers we have hired to help you is totally not a joke” his father this time said
“It’s their fault” Yamada frowned “You two know how much I hate it when I see something that isn’t what I want” he pouted, putting his fork down to cross his arms over his chest
“Look, he’s pouting and that isn’t a good sign” Chihiro, Yamada’s older sister said as she entered their dining area. She smiled to her brother, and settled on her place. “You know that he’d win in the end. You spoiled him and it’s not his fault. Just hire another butler for him, it’s the same thing” she sighed
“Alright but I hope this one lasts at least a month” their father sighed in defeat and flicked his finger for a phone to be brought to him.
Yamada watched as his father’s butler entered the room quietly, holding on a cellphone. Okamoto Keito might just be an eighteen year old boy but he’s the head butler of Yamada household and serves directly to Yamada’s father. It was purely amazing and Yamada always had been awed whenever he’d see the latter.
“Dad!” Yamada exclaimed earning every attention in the room except Keito’s which amazed him more. Keito never paid attention to him or to anything he does which he found very perfect. “Get me someone like Keito-pyon!” he demanded “I want a perfect butler like him! Or if not, just give him to me!” he nodded down
“If only I could do that but Keito serves me and I don’t plan on making him suffer with your selfishness” Yamada’s father smiled “And he’s the head butler of our family, he should serve me not you” he added
“You’re so selfish” Yamada pouted
“Don’t worry, you’ve got it all as well” his father smiled “Thank you Keito-kun” he said to Keito as he reached for the phone
“You’re welcome” Keito curtly replied and turned around to leave the room but to be stopped as Yamada grabbed his hand.
“Ne Keito, don’t you want to serve me too?” Yamada asked
“That would be a pleasure, young master” Keito replied, looking then to Yamada straight to the eyes. “But I am serving your father currently” he said, blinking deadly
“You’re so boring” Yamada teased, poking Keito’s cheek “Smile” he said then and earned a thin movement of lips from the latter before turning back into a thin line again. “That’s a pathetic smile” he commented
“Thank you, if you must excuse me” Keito said and gently tugged his hand away from Yamada, soon he exited the room.
“You are so never going to win against him” Chihiro chuckled then and pushed herself up from the table. Soon the door of the room opened again and this time, it was Chihiro’s butler who entered the room. He glanced around and gave a curt nod before walking next to his mistress.
“I don’t like your butler” Yamada commented then making the two halt from walking and look at him at the same time. “He’s so drab” he pointed out
“What’s drab on him?” Chihiro asked then, looking at her butler who smiled on her speculation. “I find him perfect” she said
“Why, thank you, Chihiro-sama” Yaotome Hikaru smiled and bowed down but before he roused to a stand, he glared at Yamada who did glare back to him
“He just glared at me” Yamada pointed out, frowning at Hikaru
“You deserve it” Chihiro smiled and patted Hikaru’s cheek. “He’s mine and you have no right to judge what’s mine” she said and left ahead of them.
“Hah~” Yamada sighed as he rested his head on his hand. “Is there a perfect butler for me out there?” he asked, mostly to his self.
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Yuya stood on the doorsteps of the great household of Yamada’s. He tilted his head with wonder before knocking on the door which was answered by a very young looking man. Yuya stared at him for a moment then smiled as he nodded down, noticing the stress in the latter’s eyes.
“How may I help you?” the latter asked then
“I was wondering about the advertisement” Yuya started
“You’re here for the job?” the latter asked and smiled thinly as he opened the door wider for Yuya to step in. “You’re timing is impeccable, I admire you” he said “666” he added
“What?” Yuya asked
“You’re the six hundredth and sixty-sixth butler” the latter replied “Lucky” he added and turned to walk. “Follow me and I’ll show you to your room, everything is ready for you” he said
“Fiuuh~” Yuya whistled and indeed walked after the latter. “My name’s Yuya” he said then as they reached a hallway
“Nice to meet you Yuya-san. My name is Okamoto Keito and I am the head butler of this household” Keito nodded down as he leads the way to the chambers of the butlers of the household. “This hallway is specially made for us, butlers. We have stairs here directly leading us to the floor of our master’s rooms. We use it for the convenience of reaching them when they need us especially if it is at night. Usually they don’t demand for us when they have retired to their rooms but it’s a different case to you. Your master is Yamada Ryosuke-sama and you may have heard about him, he never cared about time. When he wants you he wants you and you have to be presentable to his eyes. If you are not, you’re done for. So basically, the stairs are for you” he explained and opened a door. “This is your room, from now on. I wish you luck” he nodded down and left Yuya alone in the room.
Dressing in one of the amazingly fit to his built uniform he found in the dresser in the room, Yuya bit his smile as he looked at his self in the full length mirror hanging behind his door. He checked if everything is in place and he even had pinned his longish hair to prevent it from hanging in front of his face with the rest knotted just at his nape. He reached for the gloves matching his uniform and looked at the mirror again, snorting as he looks at his butler self. He wasn’t expecting to be accepted instantly but he’s already here so there’s no need for him to turn back and regret his decisions. Stepping out to the hallway, Yuya stopped his steps as he looks now to a butler whose eyes were smiling gleefully. The latter stopped as well and stared at Yuya for a moment before breaking into a toothy grin.
“’Sup dude” the other man greeted “I’m Yaotome Hikaru, Yamada Chihiro’s butler. She’s the eldest daughter of this household and I have been serving her for like forever. Alright ten years already” he shrugged “You’re 666, right? Good luck” he winked
“666?” Yuya frowned then
“We don’t really bother knowing the names of butlers that tried serving Ryosuke-sama. We just give them their number and move on since they don’t last here longer than a week. That’s an obvious fact because apparently as you heard, you’re the six hundredth and sixty-sixth butler hired for him” Hikaru shrugged “665 was hired today and was fired the moment he showed his self to Ryosuke-sama” he gave
“Huh?” Yuya gaped
“Ryosuke-sama was like “Why did you wait for three days to pass before applying as my butler! You’re pathetic! Be gone, loser~!” Hikaru grinned “Though the last line was mine” he winked “He’s in his study room right now and having a fit because he’s pissed off about 665’s supposedly idiocy. Go there and introduce yourself but wait for the timing, when he says “666!” get inside and give his demand. Good luck, you need that” he winked and waved before stepping in his own room.
Yuya tilted his head, sensing a coming headache. Shaking his thoughts off, he used the stairs that Keito had told him and reached the floor of the bedrooms. He saw a maid standing by the hall, wiping on the frames of the window.
“666?” the woman asked. She then pointed the door closest to her. “Good luck” she said and turned leaving Yuya alone in the hall.
Five minutes after he had arrived, Yuya heard a screeching inside the room. He could tell it was a chair and the thud that followed told him that something fell on the floor.
“666!” and thus his work had started.
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Yamada wasn’t expecting that he would instantly have another butler after he had fired his 665th butler. He was just kidding when he called out for 666th, that’s why when his door opened after his call, he whirled around and found his self, staring at the one who entered his room. No kidding, the man is handsome and well built. Watching as the latter moved closer and left two meters in between them, Yamada remained speculating his new butler.
“Ryosuke-sama?” the man inquired, thinly smiling as he placed his hand over his chest for courteous bow.
“Who are you?” Yamada asked then, sitting on his table
“Do you require my given name?” the man asked then
“Yes, of course. I know your given number already, I asked who you are and that obviously says that I want your name. Do I have to really explain that to you?” Yamada frowned
“I apologize for not understanding, Ryosuke-sama” the man bowed down again. “My name is Yuya” he said then
“Hmm~ Yuya” Yamada nodded down “I see” he said and jumped off his table.
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Yamada opened his eyes, slowly sitting up as he rubbed his head. He looked at his clock then turned to climb out of his bed. He then gasped, his eyes wide enough as he looks at Yuya who was already standing two meters away from his bed, on his usual posture - with a hand on his chest and with his head down, his legs and feet aligned. The perfect posture of courteousness.
“Good morning, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya greeted as he stood straight. “I have prepared your clothing” he said and walked closer to Yamada, easing the bed coverings for his master to easily climb out of the bed.
“You’re early” Yamada said quietly then as Yuya, started unbuttoning his shirt.
“It is my responsibility to be there once you open your eyes” Yuya replied and eased off Yamada’s shirt.
“Oh, really?” Yamada smirked, languidly moving as Yuya puts on his shirt.
“Yes, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya replied
“You know” Yamada started “You just broke the record” he said “You’re the very first butler I had to last eight days” he narrowed his eyes
“I plan to last longer, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya smiled
“If you can” Yamada shrugged “I like your hair, by the way. You’re a narci?” he asked
“Yes, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya nodded down
“You mean, for real?” Yamada asked
“Yes” Yuya replied
“How long do you shampoo it?” Yamada tilted his head
“I can spend thirty minutes at it” Yuya nodded down
“Seriously, awesome!” Yamada smiled, wrapping his arms around Yuya’s neck then. He leaned and snuggled on Yuya’s hair, sniffing on the latter’s scent. He sighed and reached for the knot holding Yuya’s hair, turning it loose. “You smell good, I like that” he said, kneading his fingers on Yuya’s hair.
“Thank you, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya said and remained within Yamada’s hold. He wasn’t after all allowed to pull away from his master.
“Why didn’t you come here before?” Yamada asked then “I wouldn’t have wasted my time over those other butlers” he said, pulling away with a frown as he looks at Yuya
“It is indeed my fault Ryosuke-sama for not coming here before, I apologize” Yuya bowed down
“Hmph” Yamada rolled his eyes and jumped off his bed “Apology accepted” he smiled and started walking. “I want you to feed me today” he smirked and walked out of his
“Yes, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya said and rolled his eyes before walking behind Yamada.
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Yuya reached for the knot on his hair, loosening it to free the tightness pulling his scalp. Closing his eyes, he pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed heavily. Lately, Yamada had been demanding too difficult tasks. Sighing, Yuya sat on his bed but even before he could lie down, the familiar ringing of his phone came making him groan in disbelief.
“Hello?” Yuya answered
“Yuya-sama!” the familiar whining of Nakajima Yuto came from the other line.
“Yes, Yuto?” Yuya sighed “I’m tired, can you please tone down your voice?” he asked
“Yuya-sama!” Yuto still exclaimed but this time his voice sounded teary that Yuya felt a little guilt
“I’m fine, Yuto. You don’t have to sob like I died” Yuya sighed
“No, you are not dead but it’ll be me who’ll die soon once your mother and father discovers that I have let you go to act like some low life to sate your idiotic hunger for fun in life!” Yuto cried out “For heaven’s sake Yuya-sama, come back home and please give my poor heart a deserving rest!” he wailed
“You’re still young Yuto, you won’t die early” Yuya gave and smiled as he heard a weird sniff from the latter
“Yuya-sama, it’s been two weeks now since you started serving Yamada-san! You promised to be back after seven days. Two weeks is twice of what you promised!” Yuto cried out
“I know” Yuya said “But unexpectedly, it’s fun to live here” he said
“Indeed since you managed to last as Yamada-san’s butler for that long. No one has lasted that much. I did a background check and saw all of his meanness to all of his butlers and my heart was ripped into millions knowing that you are going through all of his unbelievable demands” Yuto wailed “I bet he asked you to feed him in front of the master and mistress of the house!” he said
“Indeed, I just did that earlier and it seems like his mother and father had enjoyed the show” Yuya smirked “But I won’t deny that it is tiring to tail him around. I’m like a dog” he snorted
“Yuya-sama!” Yuto wailed
“Enough, Yuto” Yuya said “I’m hanging up, get some sleep. I have an early tomorrow so don’t bother me any longer. Ryosuke-sama’s cousin and lover are coming tomorrow so I have to entertain them to satisfaction” he informed
“Yamada-san’s cousin? Who? Chinen-sama?” Yuto asked
“I’m hanging up now~” Yuya sing sang and pulled the receiver away from his ear
“Wait! Yuya~!” Yuto cried out but Yuya had already ended the call and switched his phone off so that Yuto wouldn’t be able to call him again.
Though maybe, Yuya should have listened to Yuto as he now stood in front of Yamada’s cousin, Chinen Yuri, and the mentioned lover which he as soon as he welcomed the two discovered - his youngest brother, Ryutaro. They both looked at each other, eyes wide like they saw ghosts.
“O~o” Ryutaro started but Yuya bared his teeth into a grim smile.
“Good morning, Chinen-sama, Ryutaro-sama” Yuya started “Ryosuke-sama is waiting in his study” he bowed down
“Hmph” Chinen rolled his eyes “Ryosuke said he’s got some awesome butler, he looks like a pervert” he said and stomped past by Yuya.
Yuya glared at his brother who snorted and soon followed pursuit to his boyfriend.
“What are you doing here?” Ryutaro asked as soon as Yuya fell into his steps.
“Working” Yuya replied, hushed that only the two of them could hear it
“Seriously” Ryutaro smiled “This is the reason why Yuto’s like jumpy whenever mum asks your whereabouts” he grinned
“I’m bored at home” Yuya rolled his eyes “Besides, it’s not like everyone cares to whatever we are doing” he said
“Frighteningly correct” Ryutaro smirked and soon eyed his brother from head to toe “That looks nice, I want to try that” he said
“That’s impossible because anyone would recognize you as the youngest son of our family” Yuya said
“Right” Ryutaro shrugged
“Ryuu~” Chinen whined then and that stopped the two from talking
“Yeah?” Ryutaro asked and smiled as he saw his brother arching a brow towards Chinen’s direction “He’s just like that but he’s good” he said
After serving the three their snacks, Yuya lingered close by. He wanted to make sure that his brother would not make a single slip of tongue or else he’d be in big trouble.
“You know~” Yamada spoke then as he stares at Ryutaro “You somehow~” he tilted his head “Resemble someone” he finished and both Yuya and Ryutaro tensed up. “Your eyes” he said.
“Of course, he resembles his brothers” Chinen giggled “You remember?” he asked
“Who?” Yamada frowned at his cousin
“You met his eldest brother, Kota-kun!” Chinen reminded “In that party, where we were forced to come since it’s like heirs have gathered there” he nodded down
“Ah!” Yamada exclaimed “Yes! Kota-kun” he nodded down “He’s really handsome, isn’t he?” he smiled
“Kota-nii, huh?” Ryutaro smiled awkwardly
“Now that you mentioned brothers, Ryuu don’t you have two older brothers?” Chinen asked
“Sure, yeah” Ryutaro replied
“Kota-kun and~” Chinen tilted his head
“Kota-nii and Yuu-nii” Ryutaro replied
“Yuu?” the two asked
“Yeah~” Ryutaro grimaced “Yuu-nii doesn’t really go out in public. He’s very broody and as the matter of fact he doesn’t even like it when people talks about him” he said in a hurry
“I haven’t met him, when are you planning to introduce me?” Chinen asked
“He actually met you already” Ryutaro replied
“Excuse me” Yuya came in then, stopping the three’s talk “I came to ask if you three would like to have more snacks” he offered
“Thanks” Yamada said
“I’m going to use the loo” Ryutaro said then and joined Yuya on stepping out of the room but soon earned a whack on his head. “Ow~” he whined
“One more slip, Ryutaro, I’ll definitely kill you” Yuya threatened
“Alright” Ryutaro sighed “Amusing, never thought that you’d be that bored” he shook his head
“Just die” Yuya smirked, ruffling his brother’s hair to a mess
After serving the three, Yuya winked to his younger brother as he saw them off with Yamada. He unbelievably enjoyed the day and he had even saw his brother, earning his hard to get awe since he’s very much just into his games and boyfriend.
“My cousin’s lucky to have a cool boyfriend” Yamada sighed as he climbed the stairs with Yuya tailing behind him “What is your opinion of Ryuu?” he asked then
“He’s like what you said Ryosuke-sama, he’s a cool child” Yuya replied
“I liked Ryuu too” Yamada pouted, stopping to look at Yuya before smiling a little “I had this crush on him but he told me that he doesn’t like me that way” he shrugged
“Then it is his lost, Ryosuke-sama” Yuya nodded down
“I just don’t want to say it in front of Yuri because he’d seriously take it offensive. But you resemble Ryuu” Yamada said
“I don’t know how I should I react with such Ryosuke-sama” Yuya shook his head
“Yeah. Well, you should be flattered that you resemble a powerful person like Ryuu. He’s the third son of one of the rising four” Yamada smugly said
“I am flattered” Yuya bowed down
“You’re a bore” Yamada sighed and reached out, gripping on Yuya’s hair “I don’t like it when you start repeating what I say” he grumbled and let go, continuing his climb. He retired to his room, leaving Yuya at the hall.
“He’s in that mood” Keito spoke as he crossed the hall where Yuya is standing
“Pardon?” Yuya asked, fiddling with the button of his coat as he leans on the wall.
“Whenever Ryutaro-sama comes here especially with Yuri-sama” Keito started “He gets in that mood. He liked Ryutaro-sama and he was miraculously considerate when he was rejected” he shrugged “It was one of the miracles Ryosuke-sama pulled out” he thinly smiled
“So that’s why he’s not coming out and calling for my service” Yuya nodded down
“You do resemble Ryutaro-sama” Keito said seriously “And Yuya-san” he called out after he turned to leave
“What is it?” Yuya asked
“You shouldn’t play around too much” Keito said
“I don’t understand what you are saying” Yuya frowned, staring at the butler walking past him to the stairs leading down the chambers of the butlers
“Just telling” Keito shrugged
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“Huh?” Yamada arched a brow, looking at the goofy butler of his sister as if he has lost his mind already. “What do you mean it’s his day off?” he demanded
“Ehm, week off Ryosuke-sama” Hikaru corrected and started fiddling with his fringes “Your father gave him this week off since he’s like being punished for nothing for a month already” he shrugged
“I can’t believe this! He’s my butler! I’m the one who has the rights to give him that break!” Yamada cried out, picking a vase to throw at Hikaru
“Wait!” Hikaru gasped, ducking in time
“Ryosuke!” Chihiro cried out, running towards her butler for rescue
“Dad’s going to pay for this” Yamada grumbled, stomping off to find his father “So that slimy butler of mine” he hissed
“Aren’t you going to fire him after leaving you without even saying a goodbye to you?” Hikaru called after
“Have you lost your mind?” Yamada smirked “Ah, you just don’t have one” he rolled his eyes
“That was~” the two said in awe and simply just looked at each other. Maybe things are changing now.
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Yuya shivered visibly, looking to the direction of the Yamada residence. He slightly frowned but soon dropped the thoughts he was forming since the grand door in front of him opened.
“Yuya-sama!” Yuto cried loud enough to turn heads of the gardeners working in peace just a minute ago
“Yes, yes” Yuya sighed heavily and walked in as his butler dragged him inside. He then lifted his head and looked at the top of the stairs, his eyes growing wide to find the head butler of their family. Inoo Kei glared at him while going down the steps of the stairs. The intimidating butler doesn’t even look where he was stepping as he continuously glare at Yuya, making it nerve wrecking.
“Yo~” Yuya trailed, looking away since he could feel his early death coming “Kei” he muttered. He heard his own butler whimper next to him and knows already that he’s about to get another lifetime lecture. Kei’s the same age of him but the latter surely has more power in his veins.
“Now” Kei’s cold tone sent shivers to Yuya “Where have you been, Yuya?” he asked, tone expecting for a very complete answer
“Playing” Yuya replied, still averting looking at Kei’s eyes
“Sure, you are” Kei coldly said “You barely go out of your room even at important parties. Now, you are telling me that you went out for a month to play, give me a break!” he snapped, making the two cower away
“Seriously” someone spoke then, making the three look up to the stairs this time with a lanky guy climbing down. “Kei” Kota, Yuya’s older brother smiled “Just let him slip, like what you said he barely goes out of his room even at important parties, doesn’t this mean he’s changed the month he went out” he nodded down
“That’s right!” Yuya nodded down, smiling at his brother who came closer and patted him on head
“But the question would be, where did you have your play?” Kota asked with a wicked flicker in his eyes
“Nowhere” Yuya lied
“I played with him” Ryutaro came but earned a glare from Yuya “It’s fun and in a secret place” he added
“Seriously?” Kota asked, hugging the youngest among them “Where is it?” he asked, snuggling on his youngest brother
“I just said it was in a secret place, right?” Ryutaro rolled his eyes “This is like a miracle, did it happen already?” he asked, looking at Yuya but to pout as his brother glared at him “I was just asking” he defended
“No, I’m going back after a week” Yuya replied and turned around, headed up to where his bedroom is
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Yamada pouted, picking on the tarts served on the kitchen counter. He glanced to their household’s head chef, his favourite chef because they share the same interest on food. He then chewed his lower lip, sighing as he looks at the calendar hanging close to the refrigerator.
“Oh, hi Keito” Yamada greeted as their head butler entered the kitchen. He grimaced as the latter ignored him and walked just to stand next to the busy cook chopping away with the vegetables Yamada surely would ignore during dinner. “Why are you so brave that you can ignore me, I’ll be your next master once my dad dies” he pouted
“If that ever happens” Arioka Daiki commented “It’ll be funny” he said, chopping the last piece of potato.
“What’s for dinner?” Keito asked then, picking the bowl of minced celeries to bring it close to the stove where the other ingredients are
“Blegh blegh” Daiki replied
“Are you two fighting?” Yamada sliced in as he noticed the cold atmosphere forming in the room
“He’s going to the Yabu’s household” Daiki grumbled “And flirt all away with their beautiful head butler” he said, heavily putting the bowl of potatoes down next to the celeries.
“I told you” Keito sighed and with that Yamada grinned. He rarely sees the expressionless butler helpless, and he’d make sure he’d enjoy every second of it. “It was because the rising four are gathering. Head butlers are the ones to fix the comfort of their families” he explained, leaning on the counter to watch the short cook rampage in the kitchen.
“But that Inoo Kei” Daiki muttered “Is like a goddess” he sighed
“I don’t really like slender people. I’m more to the petite, just snug when I hug him from the back” Keito shrugged a shoulder
“Ooh” Yamada chuckled “Can I try that? I always admired your build, it’s kind of sexy” he grinned earning then a really deadly glare from Daiki
“Stop throwing those disgusting words whenever you feel like it, it’ll contaminate my food” Daiki snapped at the head butler “And the brat’s here” he added
“Don’t mind me, just go all the way with the flirting” Yamada shook his head with a big smile
“Please” Daiki rolled his eyes then glared to Keito “Why do you have to go? Ryosuke can just make his butler, oh, correct me, his miracle butler go. It’ll be awesome to introduce the person who lasted a month serving Yamada Ryosuke” he added
“I can’t do that because I’m not the one who makes the decisions in this house, besides Yuya-kun is not around” Keito replied and glanced to Yamada who then narrowed his gaze at the sly remark of the head butler
“Whatever” Daiki grumbled and chopped the cleaver on the chopping board “I hate seeing you two together!” he cried out in frustration
“Why are you worrying about such things?” Keito asked then “And mind the knife, it’ll kill anyone as long as you hold them” he minded
“Because whenever you two stands together, it’s like what the hell!” Daiki screamed, waving the cleaver wildly
“You can come if you want, replace Ryosuke-sama’s butler for that event” Keito suggested “And you can guard me all the time” he nodded down “During the party” he added
“I’m cool” Yamada shrugged
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“I heard he’s not very interested in coming” Ryutaro said as he moved his pawn to eat Yuya’s knight “So, you’ll be safe if you attend this gathering” he nodded down
“No” Yuya shook his head “I’m not going” he said and moved his queen “I don’t want to risk my identity” he grinned
“Sure” Kei spoke then and stood behind Yuya “You’d just risk your neck” he threatened “One more skipping on important parties Yuya, I’ll kill you” he said
“I’m your master, you shouldn’t be telling me those words” Yuya said as he turned to the butler who coldly smiled at him
“Sure, Yuya-sama. I apologize” Kei said widening his eyes “Though I am very serious to my words. I wonder when did I ever back down” he tilted his head “I got the scissors, it’s time for you to trim your ugly curls” he smiled
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Yamada slightly grimaced at the crowd that had gathered for the party. He shouldn’t really have attended. He was told that it was a small party but seeing the mass is making him mad. He doesn’t know how these people describe a small party but he couldn’t blame them especially that the rising four is gathered altogether which rarely happens especially with the tight schedule they have.
“Have some Florentines” Daiki offered as he stood next to Yamada who simply shook his head and went on scanning the crowd “I heard the Yabu’s trio are here” he said then
“Yabu’s trio?” Yamada asked “Kota-kun, Ryuu and who?” he asked
“The hermit middle child” Daiki replied “He rarely comes out of his shell and when he does people are lucky because he’s really like a gem, that’s what I heard” he shrugged “People just know him as the hermit brother, no one even speaks of his name that often” he added
“Well, I don’t really care” Yamada shrugged “I just want to see Ryuu since it’s rare to see him in uptight clothes” he smiled
“And Chinen will be bitching about his outstanding handsomeness that is attracting even old hags” Daiki rolled his eyes “Damn” he cussed then, catching Yamada’s attention
“What is it?” Yamada asked, looking then where Daiki is looking “Who’s that?” he asked as he eyed the beautiful person standing next to Keito but it wasn’t just the two of them, there’s also a lanky guy but somehow Keito and the beautiful person stands out together
“That’s the Yabu’s head butler” Daiki grumbled “The one with them is another Yabu’s butler” he gritted “Butlers of that household are all outstanding” he added
“Oh, so that’s Inoo Kei. No wonder you are very much insecure” Yamada smiled
“Oh shut up” Daiki muttered
“Hey” Ryutaro came then with Chinen clinging on him. He smiled as he stood next to Yamada and looked at where his friend is looking “Oh, Kei?” he asked
“Your family’s head butler?” Yamada asked
“Sure he is” Ryutaro shrugged “But not really, he’s more of Kota-nii’s personal maid” he said “Personal butlers. Mine’s running around somewhere in here but I don’t know” he smiled
“Who’s that with them?” Yamada asked then, pointing at the other lanky butler
“Yuto” Ryutaro replied “The ever so going to die early butler of ours” he smirked “My other brother’s butler” he nodded down “Chii, let’s get some punch” he said then abruptly and hurried away
“What’s up with that?” Daiki asked
“I don’t know” Yamada replied and followed after Yuto the butler who hurried towards the hall of resting lounges “Aren’t you curious who is Ryutaro’s other brother?” he asked then
“No” Daiki shook his head “He’s a hermit, I might end up cooking him” he grinned but grimaced as Keito approached them
“Ryosuke-sama, it’s time for the rising four to settle down. The dinner’s about to start” Keito informed then as he approached the two “Your mother and father, also Chihiro-san are already settled down” he said and stepped back for Yamada to walk towards the path he’d lead on
The tables reserved for them are almost at the center so that those that came, handpicked for invitation could see them clearly. Yamada looked around again to see the rising four and saw Ryutaro settled just on the table next to them. He smiled then noted the empty chair at the middle of Kota and Ryutaro.
“Hermit brother on the miss again” Daiki smirked as he served Yamada his food
But then even before they could start on their food, a noise somehow made them all look at the doors of the hall of resting lounges. There came out the head butler of the Yabu’s dragging someone by arm who was resisting.
“Yuya-sama, please, just for today” the other butler of the Yabu’s pleaded after them
“I told you two” the one being dragged grumbled
Yamada sat there watching the show. No one has to tell who that person was. It was the hermit brother of Ryutaro. So, his name is Yuya.
“What the!” Yamada exclaimed and stood up as he stares at Yuya who stopped struggling and simply just looked at him “What are you doing here?” he asked
“I beg your pardon, Ryosuke-sama?” Kei the head butler of the other family asked
“Ryosuke-sama” Keito spoke then next to Yamada “The dinner’s ready, we shouldn’t disturb others as well” he said and put a slight force on Yamada’s shoulder to sit him down
In complete confusion of the situation, Yamada picked his spoon but then glanced to the other table to see that Yuya is seated in between Ryutaro and Kota. He’s not stupid not to know that that man is his butler, Yuya.
After the dinner ended, which for Yamada was hell. He stood up and looked at the table of the Yabu’s. Yuya is already gone but he isn’t letting go of that. Crossing the hall, Yamada approached Ryutaro who sighed in defeat since Chinen managed to come to him in a lighting speed seeming to inquire the same thing.
“Yes” Ryutaro rolled his eyes “I know about it. Your butler’s my brother who’s well known for being the hermit crab but we can’t stop him from doing what he wants because he rarely does that” he sighed “But this time he was forced to join the party” he pouted “If you are looking for him, he stays in the third lounge for the Yabu’s” he rolled his eyes “And Chii, stop inquiring about him” he grimaced
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The third lounge room is small and empty as he had expected but Yamada isn’t easily fooled by that. He entered the room and walked towards the veranda where he found the person he was looking for. Yuya is seated on the railings. His hair is fixed and trimmed properly. He’s wearing a black suit but is dishevelled, and he’s even wearing gloves. It was like he’s just on his butler uniform but the clothes he’s wearing is of high quality and made just for him.
“Are you going to rant on me?” Yuya asked, not looking to him “If you plan to, don’t bother. I’m good at muting out sounds” he said “And I won’t bother to listen” he shrugged
“Why did you act as my butler?” Yamada asked
“To have fun?” Yuya tilted his head and looked at the peppered sky of the night “I’m bored. I found the post challenging so I tried. I wasn’t expecting much when I came but I got lucky and became 666. Cool” he smirked
“Is this your real personality?” Yamada asked then
“Sure” Yuya sighed “I got found out so what’s the point of being the good and polite butler. We’re of the same level in first place. I just tried lowering down my rank for a short time” he grimaced “And to think that I’m the second son of the first family, you should be kneeling in front of me” he smirked and arched a brow at Yamada “Ryosuke-sama” he shrugged
“Why are you acting like this? It’s not that I’m mad at you for lying about your identity” Yamada frowned “I was just going to ask why you did it!” he exclaimed
“I dare you shout at me again. You can only do that if I’m Yuya the butler” Yuya frowned “Yuto!” he called out and soon his butler came in a hurry to him
“Yuya-sama” Yuto acknowledge “Please don’t be in bad mood, I’m scared when you’re in bad mood” he said and reached for the gloves Yuya passed to him
“Foul not bad” Yuya said “Kei’s lucky he’s Kota’s butler and I can’t touch him” he gritted “I’m resigning my post as your butler Ryosuke-kun, I planned to do that too sooner or later so doing it now won’t hurt even a fly” he snorted soon walking out of the room
Yamada stared at him with a frown and then glanced to the lanky butler who squeaked after noticing it.
“Is he always like this?” Yamada asked
“Yes” Yuto replied “Especially if he doesn’t get what he wants” he smiled “You can say that you two share the same personality” he nodded down “But he’s the milder and wilder version. He hurts people when things don’t go his way so he often lock his self in his room, that’s one reason no one has dragged him home ever since he started working for you. Only Kei’s brave enough to do that” he nodded down “If you’ll excuse me” he said “Oh, and Ryosuke-sama, he’s just in foul mood but he liked the work he did with you” he said and went after Yuya
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“It wasn’t my fault, I’m scared of him” Ryutaro shook his head and leaned back as Chinen glared at him “He’s scary when he’s angry so he’s always cheerful” he pouted “Besides, he’s enjoying his life with you” he added
“I don’t care Ryuu” Chinen rolled his eyes “But to think that I called your brother a pervert looking butler” he said
“Whatever” Yamada sighed and leaned on the table
“And speaking of which, this is the first time a butler resigned from you not the usual thingy with you firing him” Chinen pointed out “And why aren’t you hiring a new butler?” he asked then “It’s been two days since the party” he nodded down “And you lost your 666” he added
“I’m not really in the mood right now” Yamada shrugged “I’m still absorbing things” he sighed
“Wow, are you sick or something?” Ryutaro asked
“I’m going to ignore you for that” Yamada rolled his eyes “Next time we’d go at Ryutaro’s house” he said
“Sure, not a problem on my part” Ryutaro nodded down
And thus as the weekend came, Yamada stood in front of the grand mansion of the first family. It’s only for a while he stood there before the doors opened for him and he is welcomed by the head butler of the family. He blinked at the beauty of the latter which he would guess never stopped aweing anyone.
“Misaki would lead you to Ryutaro-sama’s room” Inoo Kei said mildly as he stepped back and welcomed Yamada in the household “I hope for your enjoyment on your stay, Yamada-san” he nodded down
As Yamada walks with the butler he knows as Misaki, he noticed Yuto coming out of a room and that made him stop from following the other butler.
“Ah” Yuto blinked as he saw Yamada “He’s reading, do you want to see him?” he invited
“Sure” Yamada nodded down and somehow wondered if he’s insane on doing so. He was never interested in seeing his past butler. Maybe it was because this butler isn’t just an ordinary one. Not just with background but also ways of dealing with him.
“Yuya-sama” Yuto called out and inched the door open. They stood there and soon Yamada heard a thump in which he guessed the book being read.
“What?” Yuya called out and Yamada bit his lower lip. He somehow missed that tone.
“You have a guest to see you” Yuto replied
“Who?” Yuya asked then
“Ah~” Yuto looked at Yamada and smiled a little “Someone” he said
“I don’t have time, shoo them out and kick their asses if they come disturbing me again” Yuya replied
“I can’t do that of course!” Yuto exclaimed
“Whatever, close the damn door” Yuya said then
“Well, you happened to be on my way and I bothered to see you” Yamada said as he barged inside the room “You are really the hermit brother of this family” he grimaced and stood just at the middle of the room. He looked around and spotted Yuya seated on a wingchair. The table next to him has a tea set and snacks along with piles of books. The books aren’t just on the table, there are more on the floor and as Yamada took note, the whole room is like a library. The room has two floors to consider but it’s just a room. There’s a spiral staircase leading to the second floor of the room and Yamada could see the bed from where he stands. The bed doesn’t have a frame and was just a big square cushion pushed close to the windows. The pillows and duvet were properly arranged. The walls of the first floor are shelves and each are filled with books. Yuya’s chair is placed close to the door to the veranda and taking note of the other details of the room, there are three more doors inside, the floor is plush and maroon, the walls are white not that it’s seen properly because of the bookshelves and the room is brightly lit but he’d guess at night the room is all dark and black.
“Yamada-sama” Yuto hurried “You shouldn’t barge in his room without permission” he shook his head “He doesn’t like it” he added
“You can go ahead Yuto, you aren’t carved to deal with stubborn people” Yuya dismissed “I’d call when I need you” he nodded down “Have a seat” he offered to Yamada
“Where?” Yamada asked then
“Ah, right” Yuya smiled thinly “I only have one chair in this room because this is my room” he sighed and stood up. Yamada took note that Yuya hasn’t put his book down anywhere. “This way” he invited and walked to one of the doors inside the room.
“Where are we going?” Yamada asked then
“My other room” Yuya replied and went ahead, not bothering on waiting for Yamada who still walked towards the said other room.
Indeed it was another room, still filled with books but it has chairs to sit on.
“You love books?” Yamada asked as he sat on one of the chairs Yuya pointed and offered for him
“My room emphasizes it but my brothers do love reading too. Kota has a larger amount of collection, so is Ryutaro but I believe half of his shelves are manga and other stuffs related to his passion over animation” Yuya shrugged
“What kind of books do you read?” Yamada asked then
“Ah, history and classics” Yuya replied “Also mysteries and legends” he added
“Kota-san?” Yamada asked
“He’s focused on countries and learns how to love their culture and language. That’s why people call him the ideal heir. He can speak more language than he looks” Yuya replied “But at the far corner of his shelves, three shelves as far as I counted are eroticas” he smirked
“How about you?” Yamada asked
“I don’t own lewd books or animated ones” Yuya replied “But I do own books of romances” he shrugged
“That one, what’s the genre of that?” Yamada asked, pointing the book Yuya still holds
“Ah, it’s my favourite” Yuya replied
“Sure, you haven’t put that down since I came in” Yamada shrugged
“Does it bother you?” Yuya asked then
“Not at all” Yamada shook his head
“Yunii~” Ryutaro called out and entered the room, smiling then as he saw Yamada “I heard you got Ryo so I came to get him if he’s bothering you” he nodded down
“We’re just talking” Yamada frowned
“Yunii hates bothersome people so me and Konii, also Yuto are the only ones who can enter his room. Our parents are eternally forbidden to set foot in his royal chamber” Ryutaro smiled “Oh, I got this too” he said and gave a book to Yuya who smiled and reached for it
“Where’d you get it?” Yuya asked as he looks at the spine of the book “Sapphire” he muttered then
“Chii dragged me in a bookstore and we found that, he says sorry for calling you a pervert before” Ryutaro shrugged
“If he can get me ruby then I’d invite him here” Yuya smiled
“Sure” Ryutaro winked “Come on Ryo, I have games prepared in my room” he invited
“I’ll stay here for a while” Yamada said then
“It’s okay” Yuya nodded down and with that Ryutaro went ahead
“What’s sapphire and ruby?” Yamada asked then
“The spines of the books” Yuya replied “People don’t pay attention to spines but in truth there’re several ranks on books, like games or anything. There are these three stars whatever, bestsellers or something. I base my love on spines of the books. I love rubies the best, no matter what the book contains as long as the spine is ruby, I’m fine” he nodded down “This one is sapphire” he said and showed the book Ryutaro gave to him “I love them next, what I hate most is opals. Kota’s books are all in opals so I rarely borrow books from him. Ryutaro’s books have no gem spines so everyone loves to borrow books from him” he explained “The books in your mansion mostly are garnet but I don’t know if your family notices it” he shrugged
“How do I know if the books are opals or rubies or sapphires?” Yamada frowned
“They are called gem spines because you have to check on the color of the spine they use” Yuya replied “Hard bound books are the only one to have gem spines and people nowadays never pay attention to details of such” he sighed
“Ah” Yamada nodded down “Why ruby in the first place?” he asked then
“Because it’s bloody red” Yuya replied
“I see” Yamada smiled
“Why are you listening to me anyways?” Yuya asked then
“Nothing” Yamada shrugged “I just find it interesting” he added
And thus somehow, Yamada wonders as well. Why does he feel drawn to Yuya instead of irritated because of what happened between them? Yuya did hide his real identity to him and instead of getting mad, Yamada wonders why he seeks for more information about Yuya instead of forgetting him like how he forgets his other six hundred and sixty five butlers?
“667?” Yamada frowned and looked at his father
“Yes, your 667” his father nodded down “It’s been two weeks now since your last butler” he reminded
“I’m managing somehow without one” Yamada replied “Hold it off for a while” he said “I still have 666 with me” he smiled
“But 666 is~” his father started
“I have him with me so you don’t have to look for 667 yet” Yamada snapped
“Alright” his father sighed in defeat
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“Do you still go to school?” Yamada asked as he sat on the wingchair and look at Yuya who was arranging the books on his shelves
“No” Yuya replied “For your information, I’m nineteen already” he said “I graduated high school long ago. My age gap from Kota is just nine months” he shrugged
“Eh?” Yamada blinked
“Surprised?” Yuya smirked “He was two months old when our mother got pregnant to me. I was born seven months after that so they treat me so special so my body build is different from my brothers” he sighed “I was fed too much and kept in long for me to hate going outside” he rolled his eyes “Then, after four years of trauma of having another child, Ryutaro came. So our trio’s complete” he shrugged
“That’s why Yuya is very spoiled” Kota said then as he entered the room “Kei” he called and soon the beautiful butler appeared next to him “I got you several books from Egypt” he smiled and reached for the bag Kei was holding “Also some other things you might like” he nodded down “Have some sun, Yuu. You’ve locked yourself long enough here. I liked your colour when you came back from this guy’s house, why don’t you try moving around again?” he asked then
“Just mind your own business and I told you, I still hate him so get out of my room” Yuya frowned and looked Kei who challenged him back
“Sure, we hate each other” Kei smirked and turned around to leave first
“Please, like him again” Kota pouted
“You’re the only one who likes him” Yuya said and grabbed the bag from Kota, placing it on the table “Get out” he grumbled and was soon obeyed. He then sat down on the couch and sighed as he rested his forehead on his propped arm on the arm of the couch.
“You don’t have to frown too much” Yamada commented then and reached out to smoothen Yuya’s knotted brows “It’s more peaceful when your face is passive” he said, his fingertips brushing Yuya’s temple
“Don’t touch me” Yuya said then and turned his head away from Yamada “I hate it” he said
“Hah” Yamada snorted “You served me as my butler and now you’re telling me you hate getting touched?” he asked
“I did the touching and pampering when I was the butler” Yuya pointed out “So me getting touched is different from me touching” he said
“I don’t get you” Yamada grimaced “You’re so sensitive and an all-around ass” he shook his head
“Calling me names won’t affect me” Yuya shrugged
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“He’s not that sensitive” Ryuatro shook his head “It’s just a rough childhood compared to me and Konii” he shrugged “Since he’s always pampered and spoiled, I heard that when he started going to school he was often bullied especially that he has a butler with him all the time. No one normally brings their butler with them when going to school but our parents are overprotective so every time Yu and Ko goes to school, they have their old butlers with them. Kei became Konii’s butler when they were fifteen, he was the son of our late head butler. Yuto’s actually just a pet” he smirked “But then he’s Yunii’s butler, I don’t know how but it became that way” he shrugged
“Why only Yuya not both of them?” Yamada asked as he checks on the spines of Ryutaro’s hard bound books
“That’s an opal, he won’t like that” Ryutaro commented on the book “Because Konii’s a genius on bullying. He bullies those who bully Yunii but a wound has been made and it scarred” he pouted
“He’s weird” Yamada muttered “I know he’s weird when he was my butler but he’s weirder as Yuya the hermit brother of Ryuu” he nodded down
“Despite of that you still come and see him” Chinen commented “You’re attached to him” he said
“Who won’t be?” Yamada frowned “He’s the first one to last with me and my attitude” he pointed out “Even my parents hates me for being a brat and spoiled, so was my sister. Even you two. It’s because of our unbelievable friendship makes you two bear with me all the time. I introduced Chii to Ryuu and Ryuu fell for Chii and you became a couple and it’s all thanks to me so you made me your friend as a sign of gratitude” he shook his head
“So you know about your attitude?” Chinen asked
“Of course! It’s my attitude!” Yamada exclaimed “How could I not know?” he pouted
“There he made everyone suffer when he knows it and can and may change it” Chinen shook his head
“This one’s a ruby” Ryutaro said and pulled a book from the shelf closer to his bed “I keep these for peace and order between me and him when we fight big” he nodded down “He never apologize willingly so everyone keeps ruby spine one with them” he shrugged “I’ll give it to you so that you can talk to him again” he said
Yamada crossed the hall and inched Yuya’s room door open to listen if he’s in there. He learned the trick from Yuto and every time he tries visiting Yuya, he’d do it since one time he just opened the door, Yuya didn’t speak to him until the time he left.
“I’m here” Yuya said making Yamada squeak “Come in” he invited and with that Yamada entered
“I got help from Ryuu and here” Yamada said as he crossed the room and passed the book he was holding to Yuya
“So you know what a ruby spine looks now?” Yuya asked as he slightly smiled and reached for the book
“Not really” Yamada shrugged
“Well, whatever” Yuya said and stood up “Ah, sorry about the attitude” he nodded down “I wasn’t in my best waking day” he smiled
“Well, it’s okay. We’re cool” Yamada nodded down
“Yes, we’re cool” Yuya replied and picked something like a red marble from the bowl on the table next to his sole wingchair in his bedroom. He then stood up and pressed it on Yamada’s mouth, making the boy eat the now he knows a candy.
But it wasn’t the candy that startled Yamada it was the action Yuya did. When the latter’s fingertips touched his lips, he went still and rigid with his heart pounding non-stop within him. And that’s a first for him to feel that way. He touched his lips as Yuya turned to head to the other room where they usually stay for talking and the candy in his mouth rolled as he moved his mouth. Maybe, he’s staying too much with Yuya, now he’s feeling weird.
A/N: I nearly got irritated with this journal that I thought of not posting anymore., but I guess it read my mind.., just wait for the part two., i'm trying to work on my fictions.,