It was just another day in the mansion. Sunako was lost in her room staring with a creepy grin at her horror flicks. Kyohei was sprawled about on his bed dreaming of fishing for fresh larger than life shrimp from the ocean. Yuki was in the main room with Takanaga and Ranmaru. Each was busy with their own thing. Yuki was watching his favorite comedy series. Takanaga was busy reading a foreign book and Ranmaru was sitting silently staring out the window.

"We need to come up with a way to make Sunako a lady." Ranmaru said in a determined voice.

Takanaga glanced up slowly at Ranmaru. Dramatic stars danced around his body as he stared wistfully out the window. Sighing Takanaga returned to his book. Not this again he groaned.

"Why should we? She's happy the way she is. 'Sides what do you know about ladies?" Yuki said defiantly. He wasn't too keen on the idea of forcing change on Sunako, mainly because he knew no matter how scary she was she was still a lot better than most normal girls his own age.

"Happy or not it doesn't stop the harassment we receive at school or the landlady's constant barrage into the house. Still, you have a point Yuki." Taganaka said while flipping another page in his book.

"I do," Yuki beamed.

"Yeah, A real lady is the farthest thing from what Ranmaru must think a lady is."

"You think so," Ranmaru retorted.

"Sure I do. After all, a real lady doesn't open her legs to the first pretty boy to pass her way."

Silence fell over the room as Ranmaru glared into a corner. Yuki however seemed to have trouble understanding Takanaga's meaning, yet the longer he thought of what he said the redder his face blushed.

"Dammit!," said Ranmaru, "if only there was some way we could settle this rent problem once and for all."

"Yea, and the girl problem." added Yuki who looked up will paler cheeks.

"And Kyohei's bad attitude. Ever since the landlady decided that the two of them were going out he hasn't even tried to hid his discomfort." said takanaga.

"Yea, but, they seem so right for each other. He's the only one who isn't even bothered by her scary attitude. Not to mention how often he stands up for her." said Yuki.

"Hmm. But they're always fighting and competing. Anytime he even talks to Sunako it's always make me this or stop doing that. It's so tiring." Takanaga closed the book.

"Fight for each other, more like." said Ranmaru with a sparkle in his eye. "I have an idea. It's time we show them just how much they mean to each other."

Yuki and Takanaga starred at Ranmaru with surprise and irritation. Great, they both thought, just another scheme.

Meanwhile, Kyohei sprawled over on his bed without a care in the world. It was just another lazy afternoon at the mansion. The crazed fan girls had come and gone. The guys were downstairs watching some movie finally leaving him alone. Scratching his stomach he closed his eyes and thought of the large shrimp he'd dreamed of. The thought of them left his mouth watering. Hmm. He wondered what it would be like catching that many. He'd have a feast. Smirking he thought of himself as being the king of shrimp he could just see himself with a huge bag of shrimp tossed over his shoulder as he brought it home. Then he thought of what it would take to cook them all and eat at his table of Shrimp. More shrimp his maid would ask. His maid and then an image of Sunako looking beautiful and mysterious in a kimono holding a plate of shrimp with one dangling from his mouth for him popped into his head. His eyes flew open as he stared about the room. Where had that come from?

Ranmaru stood in front of Kyohei's room preparing himself for the conversation that was about to take place. Smoothing his shirt he took a breath and knocked on the door in front of him.

Yeah came the reply he was hoping for.

"Kyohei, can I come in?"

"Fine."

Ranmaru entered and looked around before taking a seat beside Kyohei on the bed. They sat there silent for a moment before Ranmaru spoke.

"Kyohei,...what would you do if I said...I was in love?"

Kyohei bit his lip. His cheeks turned red and he closed his eyes. It took so much to not laugh. He had heard this speech so many times, yet it really didn't get old. It only got funnier. The idea of Ranmaru going straight and sticking with one girl was a joke.

"I'd say don't worry there are plenty of other girls who all want you, now go away I'm trying to get some sleep."

Kyohei laid back and rolled over hoping he would leave, but he didn't.

"Kyohei. This isn't just any girl. It's someone you and I know very well. I think...I've fallen for Sunako."

Kyohei turned slightly and looked at Ranmaru with wide eyes. A few seconds passed in silence.

Suddenly Kyohei burst into laughter. He tried to sit up but couldn't control himself and instead fell to the floor. Ranmaru sat in silence watching Kyohei laugh. A smirk graced his lips before he made a more serious face.

"Kyohei why do you laugh." he pouted his face convincingly.

Kyohei looked up at Ranmaru and after taking a moment to calm himself down he sat up with a large grin on his face.

"You serious Ranmaru, what, did you bump your head or something? You and Sunako, yea right. She's not your type and anyways I thought you were after married chicks."

"What do you mean she's not my type. She's everything I seek in a woman. Strong, beautiful, a wonderful cook and with a twist of pain. :D how could I not fall for her. Besides, it's time I stop chasing girls who want nothing to do with me after we XXXX."

Kyohei couldn't believe his ears. True Sunako was strong and beautiful, but not for Ranmaru. This must be one of his tricks.

"If that's the case then why are you up here. Shouldn't you be wooing her or some shit like that."

"But I can't go after a girl my friend cares about."

"You kidding me. I don't like Sunako like that so if you want, then, do what you want."

Silence filled the room. It was hard to describe the feelings in Kyohei's stomach. The words he spoke left a bitter taste in his mouth. Why did he feel that way. It's not like her really cared or something.

Ranmaru turned slightly and smiled at Kyohei.

"Well if your sure it's ok then wish me luck."

"...Sure..." What the hell? Why was Ranmaru acting like this was he sick or something.

Ranmaru stood and stretched letting out a sigh of relief. He left the room without another word just a simple wave and he was gone. Kyohei felt weird. Suddenly this didn't seem so funny anymore.

Takanaga sat in silence as he read further from his book in the living room. It was hot that day so a bit of sweat had started to glisten his forehead.

"Takanaga," Kyohei called as he entered the room.

Takanaga looked up at Kyohei as he entered. Setting down the book he greeted Kyohei with a smile.

"What's up Kyohei."

"Uh, I was wondering, did you notice something odd about Ranmaru. He just left my room, but he was acting strange."

"How so?"

As Kyohei relaid the events to Takanaga, he began to think about what to say to Kyohei.

"This seems odd to you, really? I would think it would be perfectly natural for Ranmaru to have fallen for her especially considering her as a roommate and if you would a breath of fresh air."

"Fresh air?"

"Think about it. Sunako is unlike any girl we've ever come across. So for Ranmaru it's only natural he'd start to see her this way. She's like a wild horse. He probably thinks it would be fun to break her in this way."

"She's not a horse. She's not like that."

"Does it bother you. I thought you didn't like her like that."

"I don't but, I don't like Ranmaru liking her either. It just doesn't feel right."

Takanaga smiled.

"If you feel that way then how do you feel about her really."

"I...I don't know. I've just never thought about it that way."

"Then maybe you should at least before you do something you might regret like giving away someone you care about."

Kyohei felt his heart skip a beat as he looked at Takanaga. This was all too creepy. Hurriedly he headed out of the room.

"Part one complete." Takanaga sighed with relief.

Sunako stood over a boiling pot of water taking in the scents of the food before her. Suddenly she felt a chill brush over her. What was that she wondered vaguely. It was almost like a bad omen. Slowly she became aware of her surroundings brightening. Turning she glared at her bright intruder.

"What are you doing Sunako chan." Ranmaru asked as he made his way over.

"Cooking." Sunako said with a matter of fact tone. God they can be such idiots she thought.

"It smells nice." said the voice standing behind her.

Sunako turned to see Ranmaru standing all the closer to her. She glared at him which stopped him in his tracks but he was determined that it wouldn't stop him. He had to do this. Taking a breath he got closer when her back was turned. Slowly he reached out and placed a warm hand on her shoulder. Sunako suddenly felt chills race down her body. Before she could move she watched as he reached over her and took the sipping bowl from the counter and after filling it he took a long sip. Sunako stood frozen with fear by how close he stood to her. Slowly she turned and looked up at him with fear. He was practically on top of her. Moving the bowl from his mouth he wiped his face with his sleeve and stared at her. Without even blinking he reached out and brush the hair from her face making her skin tingle.

"Yummy," he said in a low husky voice.

While her skin couldn't pale anymore than it already was she could still feel the blood drain from her face. What was she supposed to do. She didn't like this. He was so close and she didn't know how to handle it. From beneath her backside she felt the heat of the boiling water. It was suffocating. Her knife, where was her knife, her mind screamed looking over to her right she saw it on the other side of the counter.

Cursing under breath she began to look about frantically for something anything to knock out the bright one in front of her.

"Sunako you look so hot," said Ranmaru as he reached down and brushed her bangs from her sweaty face, "Your skin is glistening."

Suddenly Sunako grabbed Ranmaru by the shoulders and kicked him in the stomach. As he stumbled away he clutched his stomach. Cursing he looked up to see Sunako bent over the cabinet. She was frantically trying to reach her knife. Damn her short arms she cursed. Upon hearing familiar clunky steps heading their Ranmaru regained his posture and came to stand directly behind sunako. With one arm wraped around her arms to hold them down he reached out and felt her forehead. His stomach pressed against her back firmly.

"Sunako are you feeling well." He whispered into her ear. "You feel so warm."

Both jumped at the sound of the door slamming open. Ranmaru turned to find Kyohei standing silently in the doorway.

"Want something." Ranmaru said sweetly without letting go of his hold on Sunako.

Kyohei turned and walked away without a word. Smirking to himself Ranmaru leaned over Sunako and whispered into her ear , "Until next time."

Hurriedly he ran from the room as Sunako had finally reached the knife and was now tempting to chase him down with blade raised high over her head.

"IF YOU EVER TOUCH ME AGAIN..."