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 Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:14 pm
He had tied up his hair to the side, letting his loose ponytail flow over his left shoulder and onto his chest. Due to the nature of the way he had tied his hair, it refused to go behind him; something the male had wanted. His bangs were clipped in place by a simple black clip. His disguise for 'blending' into the commoner crowd? A pair of dark blue jeans, deliberately faded around the thigh area and a plain black shirt, accompanied by a dark blue velvet chocker and black sneakers with the 'flame' design in blue. He looked like a commoner teenager; or so he had hoped. There were already people staring at him, whispering among themselves.
It must be the bodyguard standing behind him.
"Kuroki," He frowned slightly, turning to the muscular male behind him. The bodyguard leaned forward, as Kiyoshi continued, "If you wish to follow me around, please wear something decent for the occasion. I do not see how wearing a complete set of black suit, tie, pants, and shoes can help me blend in. Go get something else to wear... Or I shall have to ask that you leave me alone."
"But young master!"
"No buts... I shall go with you to purchase a new set of clothing. I believe a white shirt and a pair of black and gray sneakers will go well with your pants... Also, remove your dark sunglasses. We are indoors and you have no need for them."
"Yes sir, of course, sir."
"Call me Kiyoshi in public. I do not wish for attention... Or you could formally address me softly."
"Yes, sir." Kuroki whispered, taking off his glasses. Oh... How he love the boy! Such manners! Such kindness! He will protect him with his life!
"One more thing; Stop looking at me like that."
"Oh! Sorry, sir!" Another whisper.
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:59 am
"Tarii! Let's go there now!" A chipper girl smiled from ear to ear, pulling lightly on Tarii's hand. Today Tarii and her maid Mazuka were at the commoner mall picking out a birthday present for her mother. Be aware her mother's birthday was only going to be in about a month, but Mazuka, being someone who despises procrastination, decided that they needed to find Rena Wasutori a present on this day.
The day that the expensive mall she would usually go to was closed due to a small fire in a sushi restaurant.
Since today was a particularly warm day outside and the mall didn't have an incredibly cold air conditioning system that Tarii couldn't withstand she decided to wear something quite different from her regular attire. This was in hopes that yet again she would not be recognized by someone that she knew who would have happened to come to the same commoner mall again. Mazuka's motto- 'Better to be Prepared than be Nothing!'
Mazuka was dressed also in something plain and out of sight as well. Perhaps it was easier for Mazuka to dress so casually without be stared at since she was born into a commoner lifestyle. Hopefully she wouldn't be too noticed, especially since Mazuka dressed Tarii up herself. She originally wanted to wear something more warming for her arms and legs but...
If you go out there wearing that then you'll be mistaken for a model and be asked to go to modeling shoots. It'll end up with you waking on a runway catwalk and being forced to binge and take diet pills. Is that what you want, Tarii?!
Tarii visibly cringed. Mazuka might have been her maid but she was more strict with Tarii's clothes than Rena herself. Maybe that's why she liked Mazuka. She didn't suck up to Tarii and had the guts to speak for herself when she wanted. Her father didn't like Mazuka's attitude much at all but Tarii got him to keep her hired as Tarii's personal maid. Even when Mazuka was off duty they would still be together like this. It was nice for a change.
"Mazuka I think you need to calm down," Tarii grumbled, being pulled near another shop now. "My mom is easy to shop for since she likes dresses and stuff, so don't go insane with details."
The red haired maid groaned. "But I never get to go to the mall anymore unless I'm with you; thanks to that father of your's."
Tarii shrugged. "Maybe because he knows that this will happen."
Mazuka didn't reply though. She was too busy staring at one guy and another taller guy dressed...in a suit? "Tarii, that's a bodyguard right? I don't see too many of them since I'm a maid." Mazuka whispered over to Tarii, who was now looking towards the two who were probably a few meters apart from them.
She shrugged. Mazuka was right; that was a bodyguard for sure, and that kid could very well be from Ouran. Yet Tarii did not recognize him so that was a plus. Plus her disguise was very well made by Mazuka to make sure she would not attract any unwanted attention. As long as they kept their cool they would be safe.
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:39 am
"Sir, there's a woman staring at you... And me." Kuroki whispered with a frown. Was she working for a group? Was young master is grave danger? He was not used to not wearing his sunglasses, but he had to admit; he could see things clearer than before. However, the shades were there to help him stay unrecognized. If a bodyguard's real identity is known, it could be dangerous. Kuroki was just a made-up name... Of course, nobody but his employer will know that. Not even his young master knew, he reckoned, not that it really mattered as long as he do his job.
"Maybe she's interested in you," Came Kiyoshi's almost immediate reply, his tone was unusually 'flat' for such a... Cheeky comment. He looked at where his bodyguard was looking, and walked towards that direction. The younger girl looked sort of familiar... Has he seen her somewhere before? Maybe if he took a closer look, she would be identified. Maybe she was a schoolmate, but they had never been introduced.
Kuroki followed quickly, tagging behind Kiyoshi as he wormed through the crowds in the mall. Kuroki's huge size hindered the process, however, and he had to mutter 'sorry' every time he banged into someone... Which was quite often. By the time he had caught up, his young master was already in front of the two strangers. What if they were armed and dangerous? So what if they were females? In his line of work, he had seen females who were stronger and tougher than men.
Kiyoshi gave the females a slight smile, before turning to the younger of the two, "You're from Ouran as well, am I right? The High School sector? I believe I had seen you on the first day of school." He couldn't be wrong... He remembered seeing her, although not with those glasses. As for the older female... She was probably a maid. They looked too different to be related, and somehow, Kiyoshi did not think that she was rich. However, the two seem to get along very well and seem to be sharing a friendship than a servant-master relationship... Just like him and Jerry, perhaps. Maybe even Kuroki... This bodyguard was a nice change from his previous ones, where they worry too much and were overly cautious.
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:09 am
Tarii and Mazuka were both shell-shocked, but their faces remained still. They had to think of a quick lie together or else Tarii would be found out. This was especially not good to do inside a commoner mall. Especially since Mazuka dressed Tarii well enough to make sure no one would recognize her. Mazuka would not lose and she would surely not give up Tarii as the prize.
"Ouran? That school for rich kids?" Mazuka started, putting on quite a well curious act. She then clutched Tarii's hand and continued. "I already graduated from college but my cousin Karin here doesn't go there."
Nice going Mazuka. Although I'm not fond of the name Karin much at all. "I go to a public high school about a mile from Ouran though. It looks nice but we never really went too up close there."
Mazuka nodded in agreement. "You must have her mistaken for someone else. After all, Karin isn't nearly as pretty as most of the girls that probably go to your school!"
'Karin' peripherally glared at Mazuka. Without saying a word she quickly stomped on Mazuka's foot, earning a muffled ow from the red haired maid. "Forgive my cousin, she's has an ego the size of a hot air balloon."
Tarii could only hope these two would buy the lie. After all, the taller one seemed a bit big and she definitely didn't want to mess with him. Although this guy with the long black hair- he was in Ouran. It was so obvious by his attire. Yet hopefully she would be okay behind her plain disguise, glasses and hair pushed up much higher than usual.
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:43 am
"If you're afraid to be exposed for whatever reason," Kiyoshi replied, rubbing his chin with a thoughtful look. He continued shortly after, "Then please do not be... Alarmed. Kuroki is trained not to talk, and I will not say anything either. After all, I have nothing to gain from exposing your trip to this mall. Miss... Karin and her... Cousin, would you care to brouse through the mall together? Company would be nice."
How could he be wrong? This girl was clearly for Ouran... Most commoner females will start gasping at the fact that he was a student from Ouran. The reactions of the two females were convincing, but he knew better; his judgment had no reason to be wrong.
Kuroki cleared his throat. How could young master just blurt out everything like that? Oh... That young man can be so overconfident at times! What if these two weren't who the young master thought they were? The bodyguard frowned; now he was asking them to join him? The young master really need to take better care of himself... Kuroki looked at the females, and frowned again.
"Er... My young mas- Young cousin here knows little. He is only joking... There is certainly no truth in what he had said."
"Kuroki, watch your tongue..."
The huge man almost winced; was young master Kiyoshi angry at him? He hardly take that tone with anyone, even the servants. The man bowed his head slightly, "My apologies for being rude, Misses... And young mas... Kiyoshi." Calling his young master by his name felt good. It actually made him want to smile more... Alas, smiling will not do good for his career.
"So, Miss Karin? Or do you wish for me to check the school's database?"
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:19 pm
Mazuka perked up an eyebrow. "Exposed? Why would be scared of exposure? After all, the only reason we're here for is to buy my aunt a birthday present. You're the one who came up to us and started talking to us about thinking we're from Ouran." She shrugged, brushing her auburn hair behind her shoulder.
'Karin' sheepishly grinned at him. "Like my cousin said, I'm sure you have the wrong girls. I'm not nearly smart enough to get a scholarship into Ouran, and with my funding I can't ever hope to get into the school just by money alone." He was being suspicious of them, but that didn't matter. They had to keep up this act as long as possible. The next time they would see each other he wouldn't even recognize her since her hair isn't usually this far up.
Mazuka looked at Kuroki and simply shook her head. "It's quite fine, Kuroki. We don't mind walking 'Kiyoshi' around the mall. By the way he looks I doubt he comes here quite often," she sharply remarked, crossing her arms with a triumphant smile.
This kid was smart for his age but she won't lose to someone so young. Especially when it came to the art of deception. "You don't mind, right Karin?"
'Karin' waved her hand. "He can come along if he wants to-"
"But don't expect us to take you home. I'm taken and Karin is too young to date!" Mazuka quickly added to the sentence.
"Mazu, I'm sixteen," 'Karin' awkwardly chuckled at the power that the maid was showing off. She definitely could play a part.
"No matter! No cousin of mine shall date men until she is eighteen!" Mazuka courageously spoke out, securely wrapping her arm around 'Karin's' shoulders. And my drama coach said I'm not cut out for television acting! I'll show that old man.
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:09 am
Kiyoshi nodded; two, or rather, four can play at that game. It was true though, he had only been here a few times to check up on commoner fashion, and each time, with a different bodyguard... Long story cut short, he had them fired because they had injured at least one person, thinking that they were dangerous and were around to kidnap him. Besides, nobody knows that he's here, except for a few servants and his parents. He was sure there were bodyguards around the mall as well, hidden from view. To him, Kuroki is more than enough.
"Yes, I would be more than happy to have two ladies show me around," He smiled a little as he bowed slightly. He would be able to find this female in school... Those hidden guards always took pictures of those they found suspicious, females included. He was good at recognizing faces, something he was trained to do from young as he had to find good models for his designs, to match the clothing that he tailors.
"I apologize for the little mix-up, but I do not recall saying that you were from Ouran... Just Miss Karin here, as I found her to look familiar. I guess my memory had served me wrong. Again, many apologies."
Kuroki frowned, wondering what his young master was up to. Giving himself a mental shrug, the bodyguard nodded, "I'm already attached anyway." It was a lie; he had never been in love before. It was not only due to the dangerous nature of his job and the possibility of those people he actually care about getting hurt. He was also an awkward male when he is with the female he fancies.
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:46 am
'Karin' politely smiled, trying her best to be a good actress. She didn't like this guy. All she wanted to do was go to the stupid mall and get her mom some over the top expensive dress that wasn't really suppose to be worth $500 dollars. Yet what could she possibly do now? Her periphery looked at Mazuka who's eyes were sparkling with spirit. Mazuka never really got to go outside the manor often on the job.
She worked as a full-time maid, twelve hours a day. Sometimes she would talk to Tarii about how she was going for a graduate degree in education, wanting to pursue a career in teaching first graders. So it was rare that she ever had any fun for herself. Apparently messing with people's heads was her way of fun.
And Tarii couldn't agree more.
"Very well, rich boy. First we're taking you to a decent men's store. After all," she paused looking at Kuroki and Kiyoshi back to back, "you two don't blend in with your surroundings at all." Mazuka smirked, looking at 'Karin' who seemed to be quite nervous about this whole thing. Of course she didn't reveal it with her face of body but Mazuka could easily see through her friend.
This bodyguard seems convinced of our lie, but I have a feeling Kiyoshi easily still suspects us. She frowned. He must like being right about everything, otherwise he would have given up by now.
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:45 am
{Kiyo will give you fun times! >3}
"That would be perfect," Kiyoshi smiled gratefully, nodding at Mazuka. His expression softened, and he rubbed his chin thoughtfully. The edges of his lips twitched upwards again as he addressed the two females, "Could you please show me some of the fashion that are popular among people in this mall? I came with the intention of learning more about the fashion world with the general public. Also, my priority is to get Kuroki a new set of clothing... He refuses to get out of his uniform while formally at work."
"Youn- Kiyoshi," Kuroki frowned, "I don't need a new set of clothes..."
"Yes you do, before I run away," Kiyoshi replied firmly, ignoring the look of horror on the bodyguard's face. Kuroki was a commoner, so he ought to know the rules... Well, that was his character, being stubborn about things. Maybe it was a requirement for being a bodyguard or something.
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:07 pm
Mazuka grinned happily at his offer. She could lose him while in that store and get herself and Tarii out of the mall ASAP. The perfect plot, truly it was. Lets see how rich boys handle the common life. "Very well. We were just going to go to a clothing store to get Karin's mother a present. You can accompany us."
Great, 'Karin' grumpily thought, now my dad will yell at me for getting mom a cheap dress. Mom won't mind it but still, I hate my dad yelling at me for stupid reasons. "You don't mind, right Karin?" Mazuka pepped at her 'cousin'. Looks like Mazuka had some crazy scheme already made out. She might as well play along for the time being then.
"I don't mind, Mazu. We should make this quick though. We need to get back home before mother does after all," 'Karin' replied with a sweet grin, pushing her glasses up a little. Today would surely be exciting. Hopefully not excruciatingly but still very so. A battle of wits between a boy which she easily assumed was from the 'A' class and a girl from the 'B' class.
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