Book One: Chapter Three: Her First Party and the greet and meet...

Last time, the girls and I were at a club in Bacchus district in the downtown capital of Avaritia.

As we arrived at the club, Rumiko was getting looked at by the bouncer. I'm sorry, she's with us today. Ally replied. When we got in, I don't know why, but we felt compelled to sit in the VIP section on the top deck. A guy walked downstairs. He grabbed my hand and signaled Ally and Rumiko to tag along. As we got up there, the guy who lead us to the deck was so kind enough to let us in. Thank you for letting us in. I replied. No problem, you guys' tickets have this VIP deck number. Aoi replied. We looked down and saw that number. I have always wanted to be in VIP. Ally replied. Thank you. Rumiko replied. Where are the bottles? Ally replied. You are being rude, Ally. I replied. You have a drinker with you. Aoi replied. Please don't encourage her. I replied. Ally is marveling at the bottles. This is so expensive. Ally replied. I think we lost her. Rumiko replied. Yup. I replied. Where are our manners? We haven't introduced ourselves yet? I replied. My name is Kaoru Koto. I replied. My blonde friend that's fascinated by the bottle's name is Alice Bellerose. The quiet young lady in the lovely black dress is Rumiko Vestia. I replied. The guy sitting near the window spit out his wine. Hey are you alright over there? Aoi asked. I thought you said Rumiko. Tomoe replied. She is too much of a prude to go to a nightclub. Tomoe thought. You three can sit down. As we sat down, we felt relief. You ladies are HQ elites and an Ira Dragon Knight. Aoi replied. We have the Rose Maiden and Shurahime before us. Tomoe replied. How do you know about our aliases? I asked. He smirks. You will find out soon enough. Aoi replied. You in the black dress, are you really Rumiko Vestia? Tomoe replied. Yes, it is me Tomoe. Rumiko replied. It shocked Tomoe to see her. Are you thinking that I am too much of a prude to be in a nightclub? Rumiko asked. As he smiles, I could tell she was saying what he was thinking. I thought. Shouldn't we introduce ourselves since they did it for us? Aoi replied. I am Aoi Yoshida. Aoi replied. The prodigy that was in those education magazines? I asked. Yeah, that is me. Aoi replied. You are actually handsome in person. Ally replied. Thank you, Alice. Aoi replied. My name is Alice but call me Ally. Ally replied. My name is Katsu Yamada. Katsu replied. Oh, he's so cute. He looks like he's in his late teens. I thought. He's kind of cute. Ally thought. Wait, your last name sounds familiar. Do you have a relative who works at HQ? I asked. Not that I know of. Katsu replied. My name is Akihiko Saito, but people call me Tomoe. Tomoe replied. Aren't you and Rumiko on the royal guards of the King and Queens of Ira and Superbia? I asked. We protect our nations' Royal families, but we serve our regions we hail from. Tomoe replied. Since our occupation is the same, we met up very much of our childhood. You could call us childhood friends. Rumiko replied. Let's have fun tonight. We are all young! Ally replied. As she said that, I grabbed her clutch. Girl, my alcohol tolerance is higher than yours. Come on and try this, Kaoru. Ally replied. I don't really want to drink. I replied. Designated driver? Aoi asked. Yeah, Ally overdoes it, and you know how that goes. I replied. Yeah, I took Yamada's keys too. Aoi replied. You know you can't drink. We are monitoring you. Aoi replied. You are the youngest. Aoi mumbled. Tomoe looked at them, drinking his red wine. Aoi looked at Tomoe and shook his head. Aoi turned to me, and we walked downstairs to the bar. Let me buy a drink. You look more stressed and tense than anyone here tonight. Aoi replied. You don't have to. I replied. He whispered in my ear, it's because I want to. Aoi replied. As we got the drinks. Bottoms up. I replied. We drank, and before we knew it, it hit me.

When the night came to a close, I lost my balance. Aoi helped me up. Hey Kaoru are you ok? Rumiko asked. I just had a dazed look on my face. That bartender spiked her drink. Aoi replied. Someone has to stay with her. Ally replied. Don't worry, I'll watch over her. Aoi replied. Thank you, I hope she likes the company to wake up to. Ally replied. Pass me my clutch in her possession? Ally asked. Are we riding back with the girls? Tomoe asked. Think about it. You had your fun tonight and is an accomplishment. Tomoe replied. Alright, we leave with the pretty girls. Katsu thought. Well, then you have to follow me to her house. Ally replied. Alright, Ally show us the way. Aoi replied. When we left the Bacchus district and got back to HQ, Aoi followed Ally to my place. I am sitting in his passenger seat. In a dazed state.

See you tomorrow, Aoi. Katsu replied. Alright. Aoi replied. Don't try anything with her. I heard she has a twin brother that is terrifying. Katsu replied. Just thinking about the narcissist, uh. Ally replied. I'm sorry. Katsu replied. It's not you. Her brother and I are not on good terms. Ally replied. Let's go, boys. Ally replied. Ally drove off. Aoi followed behind. Hey, can I ask a question? Ally asked. Yeah, what do you want to ask? Katsu replied. Aoi Yoshida, he gives off a "Prince Charming" persona. I feel as if he's hiding something. When he saw Kaoru in her intoxicated state, it was as if he knew her. Rumiko replied. I felt that too. Ally replied.

When Ally showed Aoi where Kaoru lived, it shocked him. I bet it shocked you that her house is this nice, but she looks like she is a tomboy. Ally replied. That is not it. Aoi replied. He looked at me in the passenger seat. Is he embarrassed right now? It's so adorable? Ally thought. Well, let's open the door for you to bring her into the house. Aoi replied. Ally opened my clutch and took my keys out. She opened the door. Aoi had me in a Princess hold. How about I show you where her room is? Ally replied. As she showed him my room, I slowly open my eyes. Well, I will be going. Ally replied. Good night, Aoi. Rumiko replied. Take care of her. Ally replied. I will. Aoi replied. Soon as Ally drove off, Katsu started texting Aoi.

Katsu: You know that Ally girl is setting you up.

Aoi: What do you mean?

Katsu: I mean Kaoru looks like she is a single woman who holds her guard up towards men.

Aoi: You know Katsu. I am just concerned about her.

Katsu: I mean, you and Kaoru are just alike.

Aoi looked at that text.

How are we alike? Aoi thought. As Ally was talking to Katsu and Tomoe, we were discussing Aoi being alone with her again. As the night turned to dawn, I woke up with my dress and makeup still on. I smelled myself. It's the same as that Aoi guy. I replied. That can't be right. Aoi bringing me home, huh? I thought. I should take a quick shower to wake myself up. As I did that, I heard my phone go off. As soon as I got out of the shower, I got dressed and rushed downstairs to get my phone.

When came downstairs, my phone and another one were by it. As I grabbed my phone, Aoi walked downstairs with his shirt a little unbuttoned. Who could text me this earlier? Aoi asked. I looked at him, dumbfounded. Why are you at my house? I asked. You're fine. Aoi replied. What do you mean? I asked. The bartender spiked your drink. Aoi replied.

I grabbed my head.

Here drink this. Aoi replied. I grabbed it and drank the tea. This tastes good. My headache is going away. I replied. I'm glad that you are feeling better. Aoi replied. Now since we established you are feeling better, can I take a shower please? Aoi asked. You can. I replied. Aoi goes to his car and gets a bag. Why am I letting a man take a shower? I can't refuse him. He helped me. As soon as I looked at my phone, Ally texted me.

Ally: Good morning 🌞.

She has something to do with this. I thought. As I was texting her, Aoi was showering. She then called me. I see Prince Charming kept to his word. Ally replied. Shut up, you have explaining to do. I replied. Whatever, just hurry and get here. Yumi and your mom are looking for you. Ally replied. Aoi tapped my shoulder. Let's go before Megumi suspects something. Aoi replied. As we got to HQ, everyone was looking at us coming in together. I see you two are together, so no need to hide it. Yukimoto replied. Yukimoto, why are popping up behind us like that? I asked. One, I am above you. Also second I'm above you. Third, our new commander, Aoi Yoshida is here on time but barely. Yukimoto replied. Hello Commander Kaoru Koto. Aoi replied. Wait, what is going on? I asked.

Stay Tuned.