OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB

Not That Scary-A Ristu Kasanoda One Shot-

It was another day at Ouran Academy. Another day as a Freshman High School Student. Another day going to club activities. “Minami?” “Mm?” I reverted my eyes from the corridor window I was staring out, looking at campus, to the person who said my name. Standing next to me was Haruhi Fujioka, another Freshman and one of my best friends. She was about the same height as me, 5 feet tall, bright brown eyes, and short brown hair, which is why she’s been mistaken for a guy. She wears the male school uniform, which is a pair of black slacks, a white button up shirt, a tie, and a pale blue blazer. Like me, all of the other females wear a hideous pale yellow gown. I hated it. “It’s time to go to the Host Club, aren’t you coming?” She asked me. She’s been forced to work at the host club due to the fact that she broke an 80,000 yen vase that they were going to auction. Since she doesn’t have the money to pay for it, she has no choice. Haruhi started going to Ouran through a scholarship program, to become a lawyer, like her late mother. I admire that quality about her, the drive to become what her mother was. “I’ll be there, but I’m going to stay here for a bit.” I stared out the window with my pale blue eyes again. She nodded and started her way down the nearly empty corridor. Some people wonder why a girl like me is hanging around the Host Club. One day, the members stumbled upon my musical talents and Tamaki Suoh, the son of the Superintendent and the co-founder of the club, wanted me to perform at one of the dances. Kyouya Ohtori, the son of the powerful Ohtori family and the other co-founder, thought it was a great ides to get more money for the club, so they had me perform at every meeting, as well. The Hitachiin twins, Hikaru and Kaoru, they always would try to make me wear the most outrageous clothes. There was no way I’d be caught dead in them, though. The Host Club is a better way to spend time after school compared to just sitting around doing homework. There’s even some excitement. Like, a few days ago, there was an interruption at the Club while they had customers. It was my Ritsu Kasanoda, another Freshman who just so happened to be in my class, 1-D. He was apparently so sick of having the reputation of a “Human Blizzard”, and wanted to become a member of the Club’s apprentice, Takashi Morinozuka. Takashi, nicknamed Mori, is a tall and silent Senior whose family guards the Haninozuka Family, which another one of my friends, a member of the Club and a senior is the oldest son, Mitsukuni. Don’t be fooled my Mitsukuni’s kid-like appearance and childish ways, he really is a 17-year-old. Anyway, Ritsu wanted to become Takashi’s apprentice because Takashi had a scary face like Ritsu’s, but was respected without being feared, and Ritsu strived for the same respect. He wanted to “kick cans with his underlings”. I think he’s not scary at all, but quite handsome. He wasn’t frightening in appearance, to me, but the way he was brought up, to become the successor of the most powerful yakuza, or Japanese Mafia, family in Tokyo, that’s probably a factor in his behavior towards people. And, it’s also probably a factor in how people fear him. Although, Takashi never actually agreed to become his mentor, the rest of the Club wanted to help out. In the end, he solved his own problems, and found out Haruhi’s secret of being a female posing as a male. Ritsu, just two days ago, accidentally walked in on Haruhi while she was changing her shirt, which must’ve been embarrassing for both of them. She didn’t mind if he would have told anyone about it, but he vowed to keep it a secret, which I found to be sweet. Yesterday, she was trying to let Haruhi know at the Club that he liked her, but she was oblivious and said something about being friends. I smiled because when I witnessed it, all of the customers where going crazy, even the Club members. “Well, I should get going now.” I said to myself, running a hand through my long, brown hair. “Tamaki will die if I’m not going to the Club soon.” I laughed at the image of him running through the corridor’s, screaming, “Where’s my precious daughter!?” I shook my head, silently laughing. Tamaki always thought of the Club as a family. He was Daddy, Kyouya was Mommy, and the rest of the members where the children. I think it’s much better to be known as a family, rather than a Club. “Family…” I trailed off when I started thinking about my family. I never see them much and it made me lonely. While I was thinking, I could hear footsteps coming closer from behind me as I continued my way towards the Third Music Room. When I turned to see who it was, it was Ritsu Kasanoda. I was kind of confused when I saw him walking up to me. “Ritsu? What are you doing here?” I questioned once he was right in front of me. I could see his cheeks flush almost as red as his hair when he hesitated. “I…Uh…Wanted to see you, Minami…”He ran a hand through his shoulder length hair, nervously. I smiled at him. “You know, you really don’t hide the fact that you’re nervous, too well.” I stated. “Uh…I’m sorry!” His cheeks became redder. “That’s alright. In fact, I think it’s nice.” I grinned. “Come on, I’m on my way to the Host Club right now, I’m sure everyone else wants to see you, too.” I turned to continue walking, but Ritsu lightly grasped my wrist, stopping me and making me turn back. “Minami…I wanted to see just you.” “What?” I was puzzled. “I…uh…I’m sorry, Minami.” He let go of my arm and quickly looked out the window through the corner of his eye. I smiled and lightly placed my hand on his upper arm, making him look at me. “It’s just fine, Ritsu. No need to be sorry, it’s just…” I trailed off and lowered my hand to my side and turned to the window. I thought you like Haruhi, after all, you did find out her secret.” “I…I did, but…that was because she was being so nice to me, at the time.” He stated. “And then, there was you. I mean, ever since you started going to Ouran, you’ve been nice to me, despite, my reputation.” He then sighed. “And…my scary face…” I smiled lightly as I stared out the window. “Ritsu, I don’t let reputations fool me.” Then, I turned back to him. “Plus, you’re not that scary.” “Really?” He seemed shocked. I nodded and looked out the window once again. “You’re too nice of a person to let a reputation get in the way of things, so why do you?” “I…uh…I don’t know…” He said. “Why don’t you try to have a more calm approach when you talk to people, like you do with me?” I asked him. “Try it sometime.” “Uh…mm…” He was speechless. “Now, I’m sorry, Ritsu, but I really do need to go to the Host Club. Tamaki will have a fit if I don’t show up soon.” I said and lightly bowed. “I have a question, first.” He said when I stood up straight. “What is it?” I asked. “Will you kick cans with me later?” His face was bright red again, with nervousness. I smiled at him. “Sure. I’d love that.” The red on his face faded as he smiled. “Then, I’ll meet you in the courtyard after?” I nodded. “I’m going now, meet you there, Ritsu.” I grinned at him and walked off.





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