Please note: this is a sequel. If you have not read "Operation Kuro" I suggest you go read that first. Now, "Operation Kuro" readers, I present to you: "Operation: Kuro's Family Reunification!" Enjoy!

Chapter 1: The Perks of Having Friends

"A dating game? That's what you had in mind?" I ask the spectacled boy opposite me. I am a little more surprised than I should be.

"Well yes. An otome game would be most appropriate considering we are a host club." Kyoya explains slowly. I feel like an idiot. That was so obvious! Of course, this is the first time we've discussed this since we made the decision to do this a week ago.

A week ago…it seems like forever ago. Last Friday we decided that the previous contract I was under was null and void. Instead of one party or the other becoming unhappy, we came up with a solution to benefit both parties. Kyoya and I are trying to create a game for the Host Club using my family's video game company. This would provide sales for both the Host Club and Kurosawa Games.

Throughout this past week I'd only seen the hosts a few times; with the exception of the twins and Haruhi, since they're in my class. Beginning Monday, the twins have been sitting with me at lunch. The little secluded table my best friend Yukiko and I sit at has gotten a little cramped, but I don't really mind. After I took the chance to get to know the Hitachiin twins, I found out I like to hang out with them. Hikaru can be a little bit of a pain, but because Kaoru is always there with him, it's not too much of problem. The only times I've seen the other hosts this past week were the two times the Hitachiins dragged me to Music Room #3 to show off their cosplay outfits.

Cosplay outfits…that gives me an idea. "Hey Kyoya, you guys cosplay a lot, right?"

"Well, I suppose you could call it that." He pushes up his glasses.

"What if we incorporated some of them into the game?" I make the suggestion, not completely confident in it. What do I know about dating simulation games?

"That could be interesting." Kyoya contemplates the notion. From what I imagine, he's likely weighing the pros and cons, and trying to figure out how that would affect sales. A few seconds later, however, the floor of the music room starts to rise in a thick pillar. On top of the rotating pillar stands a girl in a dramatic pose. "Ohohohohohoho!" She laughs in a way that screams "idiot!" She has strawberry brown, long hair, with bangs framing her face. A large pink bow bursts from her head. She wears a girls' Ouran uniform and a superior expression.

"It sounds like you two need an expert! Well you're in luck, 'cause otome games and cosplay are two of my greatest loves! Besides Haurhi, of course!" The girl clasps her hands together, pulls them to her cheek, and pops one of her legs. "I've always wanted to create an otome game with my favorite hosts! Now- " The girl rambles on about a multitude of things I don't understand.

Instead of listening to her, however, I ask Kyoya, "Who is this girl?"

He sighs and pushes up his glasses, "This is Renge Houshakuji. She's our manager. Isn't she in your class?"

"I don't know, she could be. I don't really pay attention to most of my classmates. Wait, did you say manager? I didn't know you guys had a manager."

"Yes, she self-appointed herself," Kyoya clarifies. I couldn't tell for sure, but it sounded like the topic annoyed him.

"Wait! You're making a game?!" I heard an unfamiliar voice ask. I just noticed the guests that were now surrounding us. Likely, they heard Renge and came over to see what the fuss was about. They all wore identical, eager expressions.

Kyoya put on a pleasant face. "Why, yes we are! We were going to keep it a surprise for later, but I suppose it's all right that you know now. Miss Kurosawa here is helping us out."

I quickly shoot Kyoya an acidic look before I turn to smile at the guests. Just beyond the girls (all of whom surrounded us now) I notice the rest of the hosts.

"I didn't know you were into dating games, Kuro." Some of the guests, who for some reason knew my nickname, tell me.

I immediately go to correct them. "Actually, I'm not really. I've never played one before. I just thought it might be helpful. My family's company doesn't make these kinds of games, but we're trying this to see if it will bring in more customers." Okay, I fibbed a little. But, I felt it was necessary.

The girls start asking me questions all at once. It's getting overwhelming. I don't think I've ever been surrounded by this many people before. My cheeks go red from the attention. I can feel my anger rising. I have to keep it under control, so as not to scare away customers. My cheeks are no longer red from embarrassment, but instead from anger. I'm about to blow.

"Excuse us, ladies! We don't mean to interrupt or anything, but club hours are ending soon. We wouldn't want you to lose too much time with your favorite hosts. So, let's move away from dear Kuro." The twins step in front of me. They wave the guests away from me. They turn to face me, with identical, concerned expressions on their faces.

"You okay there, Kuro?" Kaoru has a strange and unfamiliar look on his face.

"I'm all right now. Thank you." Honestly, I was still a little heated.

"But of course. How could we let you scare away our customers?" Both of the twins wear teasing expressions.

"Well, I'd better get going before I get yelled at." I try to make an excuse to leave so I can actually cool my head.

"Yelled at?" They ask quizzically, tilting their heads in the same direction.

"Nothing," I reply, realizing my mistake. I still haven't told them about my whole situation with my older brother Ichirou.

"…Okay. Hey do you want to do something this weekend? We could go do karaoke again." I recall last weekend's karaoke experience. The twins made too big of a deal out of me being able to sing.

"I'd rather not. Could we do something else?"

"Can we come over to your place? We'd like to see where you live." They smile mischievously at the suggestion.

I think of Ichirou. I don't want him to know I've got more friends. He could potentially hurt them to get at me. "I don't think that's a good idea."

"Then you could come over to our house and we could play games."

"That sounds better. I'll discuss it with you guys later." I really only want to be alone at the moment.

I grab my bag and walk away after waving to the twins. Kyoya had left the table a while ago during the craziness. I can see him waiting for me at the door.

"I suppose we could discuss this more on Monday?" He poses the question as if asking if I can be here.

"Yes, though I can think about this over the weekend as well. I'll send you an email of any ideas I come up with."

"That will be excellent, thank you. I suppose we will see you on Monday then, Miss Kurosawa."

I'm pretty sure he keeps calling me that just to get on my nerves. I bid him farewell and make my exit. I don't feel like waiting for Yuki today. I just want to get home. That was too many people and too much attention at one time.

I got maybe two hundred feet from the school before I was stopped. I heard two voices from behind me simultaneously call out. "Kuro! Wait up!"

I stop to let the twins catch up to me. I'm still not in the best mood, but recent events have motivated me to not be as rude towards others. The twins catch up to me, panting slightly. I turn to face them.

"Before you say anything, we know you said that we'll talk later," Hikaru cut me off before I could open my mouth.

"But we wanted to go ahead and work out some plans," Kaoru finishes in slight hesitation, almost like he changed what he was going to say.

I sigh. "Well all right, but let's walk while we do so." We start walking away from the school again. The twins position themselves on either side of me.

"So, when do you think you can come over?" They ask me to get the conversation started.

I take a moment to think of a good time. "Um, I can probably make it over sometime after lunch tomorrow."

"Okay! That's good with us!" they say excitedly.

"So…why couldn't we do this over text?" I ask them.

"Oh, no reason really," Hikaru says.

"We just felt like talking to you in person," Kaoru adds on. I glance at each of them suspiciously. Both of them are wearing matching grins. I feel like they're up to something, or at least hiding something.

It doesn't feel like that long before we make it to my house. "Okay, well this is my stop, so I'll see you guys tomorrow."

"Aww! Can't we at least come in since we're all ready here?" they ask. They're really pushing it.

"I don't think so. Bye." I try to walk away.

"Aww! Please?" I hear them whine behind me.

I turn my head to look over my shoulder. "Shouldn't you guys get home too?"

"We're not in a hurry," they state matter-of-factly.

"Isn't your family waiting for you?" I try.

"Our parents are on a business trip." They shrug. "Why are you so insistent on not letting us in?"

"Because I've got stuff to do!" I lie. Without realizing it, I am completely turned back around and facing them.

"Wow. And here we thought you were good at acting."

"Wha-"

"C'mon! We just want a quick peek!"

"Fine! One small look and then you guys go home!" They wear victorious expressions as I lead them up to the door. I unlock it and let them in. I let them look around the entrance hall for a minute. "There you go, you got your peek. I'll see you guys tomorrow." I try to push them back towards the door.

"But, can't we meet your family first?"

"Maybe some other time." I finally get them in front of the door.

Before I can get my hand on the handle, however, the door opens from the other side. Standing on the other side is the very person I wanted to avoid.

My older brother Ichirou puts on a fake smile when he spots the twins behind me. "Kohaku, I see you have guests. That's very rare indeed. Why don't you introduce us?"

I grit my teeth a little. "Guys, this is my older brother, Ichirou. Ichirou, these are my classmates the Hitachiin twins, Hikaru and Kaoru. They were just leaving." I gesture towards the door.

"Alright, alright. We'll see you tomorrow, Kuro." They begin to walk down the front steps.

Ichirou looks quizzically after them. "Excuse me. What do you mean you'll see her tomorrow?" The twins stop and look back at us.

As they are about to reply, I answer in their place. "We have plans to meet up tomorrow to work on something."

"You'll need to cancel then."

"What?!" I ask. I can't believe he's going this far in front of other people.

"It would seem you have forgotten, little sister, of our family plans."

"What plans?"

"Don't you remember? Father's parents are coming over tomorrow."

My eyes widen as I remember. "Shit!" I notice the twins are still standing on the steps; awkwardly, might I add. "Guys-" I turn to them to apologize, but they stop me.

"It's okay, Kuro. We'll find another time to hang out."

"Thanks. I'll probably see you on Monday then." I wave to them from the door.

After they're gone, I head upstairs. Ichirou is right behind me. "You might want to remedy your attitude before tomorrow, Kohaku," he tells me rather harshly.

I ignore him and continue towards my room.

"Don't you dare ignore me, girl!"

I sigh and raise my hand. "Noted." I'm too tired and fed up with people to really get angry. I hurry the last couple of feet to my room. Once I'm inside, I lock the door behind me. I toss my school things on the floor, and belly flop on my bed. I pull out my phone to text the twins.

I'm sorry I introduced you guys as classmates. Because it was Ichirou, I thought it better that he didn't know you guys are my friends.

They texted back quickly. It's cool, Kuro. Kaoru said.

He practically radiated in an evil aura, so I guess it's understandable. Hikaru replied.

Thanks guys.

For what?

Before I could think about it, I reply: For being my friends.

…Okay, I hope that sunk in enough. Now, I do hope that was enjoyable. I know I enjoyed writing it; especially that scene at the end. ;) So, what do you think? Please leave your thoughts in the review box! I'd especially like any critic you might have! Thanks!