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Chapter 1: Wishing for a normal life

11/20/2014 - Thank you to a anonymous reviewer for pointing out a big mistake I made in this chapter :) I have fixed Hostess and changed it to Host. Sorry for the mistake, I'll probably re-edit all my chapters after my last chapter (chapter 22) is released.

Lights, camera, action! –the lights shined on a famous brunette as she walked through the set. Mikan Sakura, a teen idol who started a career at age 15, was starring in her first very own movie called "The Journey".

She wasn't a star for too long, yet with her "hidden" talents she was able to rise to the top within months in the entertainment industry. Along with her talent, her slim features, her stunningly soft hazel eyes, and the smoothest brunette hair that ran down above her chest, she became quite well known in a matter of months.

"The movie is nice, as well as the excitement, although I'm just not too pumped up as everyone else is." Mikan thought with a sigh as she continued to say her lines. It didn't drag on for too long since she had memorized her lines with flying colors. It was dinner time and ready to go. While saying good-byes to her fellow actors she saw her manager, Hotatu Imai, gesture her hand to come over.

Hotaru Imai was her manager and best friend. They were both the same age but because of her high intelligence she was able to become Mikan's manager.

"Hey Hotaru, you needed me?" Mikan said with a smile as she approached her emotionless friend.

"Come to my house after changing into your clothes, I have something important to talk with you about." she said before walking away leaving Mikan speechless.

Hotaru never changes does she, mysterious as always.

While grabbing her bag she quickly went to her room and changed into her attire. While outside of the studio Mikan wore a short brunette wig, a T-shirt and baggy shorts. You may wonder why she does this, simply because she hates the attention given by her fans so she disguises as a guy to prevent it from happening. The fame was lovely in it's own way, however, there was a limit on how much she could take.

The paparazzi, the stares, the gossip, the admirers, and the haters. What more could be asked for in a life of fame?

Mikan Sakura has always wanted a normal life...

And little did she know, the "life" would be coming very soon, or so that's what we think. Who said a normal life was without drama?

30 minutes later

Knock knock knock

"Hotaru it's me Mikan." she simply said as the door slowly opened revealing a calm manager.

"Baka! What took you so long?" Hotaru said as she lightly hit Mikan on the shoulder.

"You know that putting on my disguise takes me a while!" The brunette cried as she made her way inside. It was quite spacious considering most of Hotaru's money comes from being an Idol's manager.

They both sat down with tea already prepared on the table.

"So, what was the "important" news you wanted to talk to me about" Mikan said with curiosity in her eyes.

Setting her cup down Hotaru slowly became serious. "Mikan this isn't fun and games, what I'm about to tell you is something you have to understand, you're way too used to the celebrity life and you need to fit in with society."

Mikan sighed, "Hotaru...you already know that I disguise as a guy to go into society."

Hotaru glared at her for a second then continued.

"You haven't let me finish yet." She quickly took a sip of her tea and let out a deep breath. "I understand that you know a lot about society but I want you to actually TALK to other people your age besides me."

The brunette just sat there starring at her friend with deep hazel eyes. "So, what do you need me to do?" she said quite annoyed.

"I need you to go enroll into a school, preferably wearing your disguise so you don't grab too much attention" she said while grabbing out a list of elite schools she found while researching.

"Look at this and read all the reviews, then tell me which school you'd like to enroll into, I would like to get an answer before your photo shoot tomorrow." She quickly said while she got her cup and went to the kitchen to wash it.

"That baka has a long way to go since she has always been home schooled." Hotaru thought. Of course the dark purple haired girl was quite worried for her dense brunette friend. Mikan was home schooled most her life, or taught personally by a tutor. What Mikan lacked was the experience of an school, which made Hotaru wonder if she would be ready for this kind of change.

Hotaru has been to a private school before she applied to be Mikan's manager at age 15. It wasn't too long ago since they started their celebrity life, actually about 9 months ago.

At Natsume's Apartment

It was quite a nice apartment; pretty large for someone who lived alone. With a relatively nice environment and simple arrangements it gave the place a sense of life.

Natsume worked as a Host in a male Host Club down town, about 10 minutes away. He had quite a few reasons for this job—not that he liked it very well. Although, to support himself, this was the best paying job that he could grasp at the moment.

(Basically in a host club good looking males would come and serve drinks, food, and socialize. It's like a maid café but with male hosts instead of maids.)

Natsume started to cringe his eyes as her heard a slight knock on the door. Giving off a slight sigh he made his way towards the annoying event that had just occurred and practically forced himself to open it.

"Natsume-Kun!" a girl piped up at him as she made her way inside his apartment. Natsume just gave a slight glare in return. "What are you doing here?" he asked seriously as he placed some of his things back into the closet beside the door.

She gave off a giggle. "Don't tell me you forgot about our date. Remember? We met at the host club not too long ago… like practically twelve hours ago." She exclaimed in a sigh before continuing. "You said you'd go on a date with me as long as I paid the right price so host me well… and maybe I'll pay well." she said in a sly tone as she approached him closer.

Her arms wrapped around his neck as she leaned in for a kiss, only to be stopped by his palm blocking in the midst of her attempt. "I don't kiss someone I don't love." he stated in a nonchalant manner as the girl looked at him with hurt eyes.

His infamous smirk appeared before his face. "Oh, right, that arrangement." he replied before he dressing up for this "date".

As Hotaru came back she simply placed her hand on Mikan's shoulder and asked, "So, has any of the schools catch your interest?"

The brunette looked at Hotaru with a bright smile. "I think I've made my choice." She set the paper down and proceeded. "I'll go to Alice Academy."

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