DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN UTA NO PRINCE SAMA.. I just owned the plot of YSDI...

Note: This chapter is dedicated to Naniwise-san from AO3! Thank you for your support all this time :D

CHAPTER 5

Again, it was morning but not typical.

"Kurusu, please say 'osaki ni itadakimasu' before eating."

"Please don't play like that, Shinomiya. Your chopstick is not a drumstick."

"Please don't blow your nose when you are eating, Aijima."

Those mentioned and selected individuals could not help but being astonished at Masato's lectures. Not to mention he also smiled a lot as he chewed his food, much to their daze.

His voice sounded creepily soft or to be exact, far from 'Masato-esque' tone. Instead of yelling at them, the blue-haired scion even used 'please' to add the vibe of politeness. Usually, when those guys did not listen to him, Masato would turn violent which covered pulling ears, hitting hands or smacking them.

"Oi, what's wrong with him?" Feeling unsettled, Syo whispered to Cecil before gaining himself a shrug from the prince.

"He's just happy. Don't bother about it," Ren answered as he took a sip of tea.

The playboy also could not help but being over the moon as well. His life in their room also became as free as a bird because he could play with his darts as much as he could without even bothering with the possibility for the darts to destroy Masato's belongings. Heck, even one of the darts accidentally attacked Masato's calligraphy last night, the blue head just smiled like an angel before remarking;

"You don't need to apologize, Jinguji. Every human being makes humanly mistake.."

Much to the ladies' man's relief but also horror.

Yeah, I shouldn't bother about it. As long as his mood is okay, my life will be as safe as houses, Ren thought.

"But, he said 'please' in such a graceful tone. Is that weird?" Syo noted.

"Yeah, he's acting weird because he's happy, Ochibi-chan," Ren rolled his eyes, getting annoyed when his uplifted mood was ruined by such an unnecessary question.

This felt like a déjà vu somehow..

"Could it be.. he is happy because of Otoya-kun and Tokiya-kun?" Natsuki asked as he stared at Masato who was biting his melon bread rather in puerile way because he was too delighted.

"Obviously, Shinomi. You know how powerful those two can be when it comes to changing Hijirikawa's mood right?" Ren glanced at Masato whose cheeks turned round from eating a large amount of bread.

He reminded me of a squirrel that had a lot of acorns in its mouth, though.

"Hai, Kazuki ojisan. They are getting closer now," Masato reported to Tokiya's father, Ichinose Kazuki as soon as he could see deep in the practice room, Tokiya was teaching Otoya about vocal control.

"Otoya is learning vocal control from Tokiya. Yes, your son, Tokiya. Yes, I am 100 percents sure it is Tokiya, ojisan. Eh, what do you mean he is crazy? No, no. Tokiya is perfectly healthy. Ehh, you are asking about how did they get chummy like that? Well, you see... Otoya just knew that Tokiya likes a girl in our class so after Otoya offered to help Tokiya, they became close. Yes, yes, me too. Okay, you are welcome, ojisan. Hai, matta ne," Masato switched off his phone before sighing heavily.

Heck, even their father could not believe it. He even called his own son crazy, Masato mentally remarked but quickly peeking at those siblings who were in their own world, striving together to improve their skills.

Well done, Otoya, Masato mentally congratulated the said boy. To see them spending their time more often nowadays, as their friend, Masato recalled how sweet their childhood memories were.

Everybody including STARISH might say that he was an idiot who got too attached to those siblings but those everybody did not know how precious they were in his life. Ten years ago, when he was pressured to be the epitome of Hijirikawa family, Tokiya came to his life, being the brother figure for him. Followed by Otoya, they always invited him to their house, which according to his eyes, is a paradise with a heart-warming family. Being friendly and generous he was, Tokiya had always being the one who entertained both Otoya and Masato with his self-innovated games.

So, just like their father, it broke Masato's heart when Tokiya bluntly said that he would never forgive Otoya for being the reason of Suzuna's death. He hated to see how insulting Tokiya looked at Otoya. He hated to see how despondent Otoya looked every time Tokiya brushed him off and...

He hated to learn that after such a long time, he was the one who knew Otoya more than Tokiya, his own brother. The loving and warm side of Tokiya just vanished the moment his mind set Otoya as the curse of Ichinose family.

So, as their friend, he would do whatever it takes to strengthen their relationship again.

Haruka was supposed to discuss with Masato, Cecil and Natsuki about their latest assignment when Tomochika suddenly dragged the composer to their seats. As petty as she was, Tomochika hated it when those guys clearly showed their interest to the composer. What she hated the most was the fact that Haruka was stupidly oblivious of their feelings towards her.

"Eh? Boyfriend? I never thought about it, Tomo-chan. They are friends that I love so much and I am happy with them," Haruka answered as Tomochika randomly asked her about starting a relationship with any of the STARISH members.

'I don't give a damn with your stupid love to your friends' is what Tomochika really wanted to say. Feeling dissatisfied with such a generic answer, she asked again.

"Then, if you really have to choose someone to be your boyfriend, who will be?"

"If I have to choose? I don't know. All I can think about is music, Tomo-chan. I enjoyed writing songs for you guys. I really want to create more beautiful melodies so I never thought about getting into relationship with anyone."

The sincere but somewhat cringeworthy answer almost gained herself a slap from Tomochika.

Hahahhahahaahhahahaa. 'All I can think about is music', my foot! For God sake, why don't you just spit it out, you bitch? Like that isn't obvious enough.

"Then, do you realize that all of them like you?"

Well, except Tokiya-kun and Otoya-kun because they love me! You lost because I have the most popular student and YOUR crush in my net!

"Ehh? Seriously? I don't realize that!"

Yeah, sure you don't. My suggestion is.. Why don't you go and fix your bug eyes for once!?

Shibuya Tomochika was a vixen with Haruka complex.

She viewed Haruka as her rival and enemy so whatever the innocent composer did, even it obviously did not mean any harm, Tomochika viewed it as a threat to the world. She despised it when Haruka acted dense whenever STARISH members flirted with her. She despised it when Haruka just focused on her study.

Instead, Tomochika wanted Haruka to ramble on about how hot she was since STARISH members love her. She wanted Haruka to be sluttish with all STARISH members.

"Then, what happened if Otoya-kun asks you out?"

"Eh? Otoya-kun?" Haruka's composure suddenly being threw to the window. Her golden orbs sized up in horror. "I... I don't know, Tomo-chan. He's just my friend. There is no way he will ask me out."

This bitch loves him. Totally saw that coming, it took all for Tomochika to maintain her cheeky expression when in fact, she really wanted to clobber Haruka for being that innocent about love. This girl loves Otoya and everybody can see that. Why it was so hard for her to admit? Why she always acted innocent as if he was so retarded?'

"Plus, Tomo-chan, Otoya-kun does not seem like he will ask me out. He is so busy practicing his singing with Ichinose-san."

"Yeah, that make senses," Tomochika rubbed her chin. "But nowadays, he always asked me about my dating experiences. How about you, Haruka? Did he ask you anything?"

"Eh? My dating experiences? No, he didn't."

Then, he did not have any interest in you. As simple as that, Tomochika smirked. She observed the red head for such a long time. At first, she had this hunch whereby Otoya might like Haruka. He always looked enjoyed spending time with the rosette.

But as time goes by, Tomochika felt less convinced. Otoya looked more interested in his brother and when the red head suddenly asked her about her dating experiences, she was positive that Otoya had a huge crush on her instead.

"Ne, Tomo-chan.." the said red head suddenly appeared in front of them after coming back from S Class.

Speak of the devil.

"Yes, Otoya-kun?"

"Can I ask something real fast?"

"Yeah.. sure.." it took all for Tomochika to not suddenly pinch Otoya's cheek for being so cute with the ecstatic expression.

"Have a guy ever confessed to you before?" Otoya asked with such an interest in his ruby eyes, much to the girls' puzzlement.

"Em..Yes, they have. Why, Otoya-kun?"

Of course a hot girl like me would get a lot of confession. How come you do not notice that? But.. At least you still sounded cute instead of dumb, Otoya-kun, the goddess of the school restrained herself from blushing. Otoya's face was way too close as he lowered his head to meet her eyes so she needed to be as composed as possible.

"Did they give a ring, rose or something? Which one do you prefer? Rose? Ring? Or just a simple confession will do? Please tell me, Tomo-chan," totally ignoring the quizzical looks from those girls, the red head kept bombarding the said girl with questions.

Nobody knew how like Tokiya and Otoya, Tomochika also wanted to produce her own imaginary flowers around her for being elated.

She was elated because she was positive that Otoya liked her. That was how critical her 'full of herself' personality trait could be.

If it's from you, I want everything! I want just everything including you, Otoya-kun. But of course I cannot say something like that. I need to have more pride and play a little bit hard to get, Tomochika mentally remarked. She glanced at Haruka who most probably did not find any solid reason to interrupt their conversation.

Good, Haruka. Just keep with that attitude. You should know that Otoya-kun is a man like others. He absolutely will get interested in a goddess like me. Not win an ugly butt like you, Haruka!

"To be honest, I never thought about that, Otoya-kun. All I want is just a simple but sweet confession from someone who truly loves me."

Yeah, 'too be honest'.

"Oh..It's easy, then," Otoya muttered excitedly while sizing his eyes up.

I am sure Tokiya can do it. He truly loves her after all.

"Did you say something, Otoya-kun?"

"Nah, nothing," he smiled adorably.

"Seriously, nowadays, why did you keep asking about those things, though? Not to mention, you asked that only from me," Tomochika gave a glance at Haruka before finding herself enjoyed the composer's expression once she mentioned 'me'.

Come on, Otoya-kun! Just spit it out here. I really want to see how this bitch will turn uglier when you say you like me.

"It's really nothing... Really.." Otoya answered sheepishly. Apparently, it was his fault. He should not be that obvious. But, the excitement to help Tokiya just got the best of him. "Em.. excuse me, then. Sorry for bothering you guys," he headed towards Masato who was playing a piano at the back.

Owhh, what a waste! Maybe he is too shy to let others know about his feeling to me. It's okay. He will confess anyway, Tomochika smiled with the thought of Otoya would confess to her.

"Hm.. Don't you think it's weird, Haruka?" her face contorted with a so-called bemuse. "He kept asking me the same kind of questions."

"Yeah, you are right, Tomo-chan," Haruka gave a small smile. Her calm response did not gratify the long-haired girl at all.

Tomochika wanted more! She really wanted to see Haruka got frustrated until she cried!

"I wonder why he did that, though..." Tomochika rubbed her chin, glancing at Haruka who obviously tried hard to conceal her dejection. "All his questions were about something romantic. He asked me about ring, confession and stuff. What do you think about it, Haruka? Do you have any idea?"

"Eh? Me? Well..." Of course a girl with no dating experiences like Haruka could not really guess what Otoya was thinking and planning but since Tomochika sought her suggestion, the composer might as well try to answer her.

Without being aware that the so-called best friend of her was taking the mickey out of her.

"Since he asked you about ring, confession.. Maybe he likes you, Tomo-chan.."

Well done, Haruka! You are not as dumb as you looked.

"Ehhh? Really?" Tomochika dramatically gasped, pretending to be surprised at Haruka's guess. "Oh my.. Haruka, stop flattering me, won't you? I mean.. Otoya-kun is a really nice guy. So, he deserves a nice girl. Anyone but me."

"Why not? It's possible, though..." Haruka smiled, convincing the future idol. "You are beautiful and kind, Tomo-chan."

Yeahhhh, you are absolutely right! I am beautiful and kind. So, you, the ugly butt should get the hell out of my sight and let me have Otoya-kun by myself!

"Well, if you say so, I must say I feel honoured. Maybe I will consider and accept him..."

"Really, Tomo-chan?" Haruka could not help but sizing her golden orbs up.

That was the most priceless expression that Tomochika had ever seen and enjoyed from the composer.

"If only it's true, Haruka. I don't think it's possible, though."

As if! From now on, you will learn that even those boys literally threw themselves at you, you still cannot beat me, Haruka. Why? Because the one that you cannot take your eyes off is in love with me. Not you!

Apparently, the good relationship of Ichinose siblings did not only affect Masato's happiness, Tomochika's mood and Haruka's feeling but also the school as a whole.

If Tokiya always offered Otoya useful advice regarding to singing and acting, Otoya tended to make Tokiya less uptight and comfortable to be himself. He even taught Tokiya about how to give comical reaction in variety show. For Otoya, even Tokiya is an all-rounder but he is not your typical Prince Charming who acts cool and charismatic all the time. Instead, Otoya knew that Tokiya also can be silly and hilarious sometimes.

Which led Shining Saotome to summon both of them to his office.

"Mr.Ichinose, I believe that you are supposed to be a perfect idol, right?" his glasses sparkled, emphasizing his intimidating and threatening aura.

"Yes, that's how I always behave..." Tokiya answered reluctantly since he himself knew more than anyone how 'imperfect' he behaved nowadays.

"But to me, you don't act like one!" Saotome suddenly sounded like a creepy mafia leader, much to the siblings' terror. "In fact, you played around with your brother. You made jokes and you learned how to be a variety idol. I will not allow such imperfection to happen! You are supposed to act perfectly."

The claim just made Otoya pulling a 'what the heck' face. Just what was wrong with learning how to be a good variety idol? Obviously, Tokiya was learning other skill so that he could market himself more.

"Seriously, just what that perfect idol image is supposed to be?" Otoya who could not conceal his annoyance bluntly asked. "What is a perfect idol according to you, principal? I think the others also need to know the definition from your mouth."

"Otoya.." Tokiya muttered anxiously, warning the red head to not provoke the legendary singer but to no avail. Instead, Otoya looked like someone who already had his bullets ready, prepared to shoot their principal.

"Excuse me, Mr. Ichinose? Are you questioning my rule, now?" Saotome indirectly gave the red head a chance to change his mind about being blunt and rude but the red head totally shrugged it aside.

"Yes. I am questioning the 'perfect' term according to your dictionary because I believe, in this vast world, when everybody normally have different opinion in every single topic that we can come up, those everybody will agree with the fact that 'perfect' means flawless, having everything that is necessary."

"Yes and that's why he doesn't need to be funny. Being funny is not necessary," Saotome sneered.

"But according to a research, women loves funny guys and I believe charming female fans is one of your objectives once you created a perfect idol image for Tokiya.." Otoya retorted. "As someone who grew up with Tokiya, I can tell that he is an outgoing and cheerful person. But because of your unnecessary image, he has to restrain himself from throwing a funny remark when S Class have a variety show practice. It's such a pain to see him like that. Trust me, principal, the image of a talented and funny guy is much more appealing and our Tokiya can be himself as well."

Which eventually and surprisingly convinced Shining Saotome.

"If that's the case, can you tell me why are you so happy nowadays, Mr. Ichinose? You keep emitting those weird flowers so I am afraid I have to know about it."

"Because he was in love, principal," Otoya spontaneously spilled the beans before gaining himself a jab in his stomach from the panicky Tokiya.

"I beg your pardon?"

"Ah, I mean... Tokiya is happy because his singing got improved when he practiced with Shibuya Tomochika," Otoya remarked.

Yeah, that sounded more understandable, Tokiya sighed in relief even most of the time, he was the one who helped Tomochika to improve her singing.

"So, you, Mr.Ichinose has practiced singing with Miss Shibuya?" Saotome gave out an unreadable expression.

"Ye..yes," Tokiya swallowed an invisible lump in his throat. He was sure that he did not commit any crime but seeing how intense Saotome's stare was, he could not help but feeling like a criminal who just assaulted somebody's daughter. "Why? Is that wrong?"

"What do you think about her as your partner? Do you guys sound harmonious when you sing together? Do you think that she is a great partner?" with the way Saotome made himself sounded like a policeman who interrogated a serial killer, no wonder he crept Tokiya out.

"Well.."

To be honest, rather than to be concerned about how harmonious or bad they sounded together, Tokiya had a hard time to restrain himself from staring at Tomochika. The closer she was with him, the more beautiful she looked and...

The faster his heart would thump.

"To my mind, her sweet singing voice blends well with my tenor voice. She also has a very great teamwork."

Hearing the simple answer, Saotome just nodded while rubbing his chin. He continued with the gesture before making an eye contact with Tokiya.

"Mr. Ichinose."

"Yes?"

"Other than agreeing with your brother about you being a good variety idol, I also can see how great your collaboration with Miss Shibuya can be in future."

"Eh?"

"Thank you so much, Otoya! This is too good to be true," Tokiya exclaimed as he walked in slow motion with Otoya who followed his pace after they managed to get out from the menacing office.

"I know right? It feels refreshing to be ourselves."

Those two continued to walk in slow motion while emitting more imaginary flowers around them. Heck, other students did not even bother to put a 'what-the-heck' face anymore. Instead, they strangely grew accustomed to the flowers.

"And congratulations on your glorious debut soon, Tokiya."

"Hm? What do you mean?" Tokiya asked as they stopped walking their way to their classes.

"I know this school only supports a solo artist but what will you do if the principal ends up making you debut with Tomo-chan as a duo artist?"

Otoya's guess was enough to make Tokiya blushed.

"Woooo, Tokiya is blushing! What an eyesore!" Otoya closed his mouth dramatically, much to Tokiya's irritation.

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean!?"

"No wonder Masa said that you are disgusting when you blush! Hahahahahaa.. He is so true!"

"Wait, Masato said that to you!? How mean!"

A few days later, Tokiya was surprised to find himself in Saotome's office again. The only different thing was he was with a different person.

"Do you guys still want to practice together after this, Mr. Ichinose, Miss Shibuya?" Saotome eyed each of his students.

Are we still talking about this again? Tokiya was in disbelief. If it is such a sin for me to sing together with Shibuya-san, he might as well say it now!

"Yeah, if we are free enough," they answered, almost in unison.

"Hm.." Saotome stood from his chair as he was seemingly deep in thought. He wandered around his chair before...

"MARVELLOUS!!" He exclaimed, almost sending Tokiya and Tomochika hugged each other out of surprise. "This is why I expect nothing less from you, Mr. Ichinose, Miss Shibuya. Your voices, your duet, are sooooo fascinating! I watched all your practices and I must say, you guys are such a match from heaven!!"

"Ohh, thank you," while Tokiya was concealing his blush, no soul noticed that Tomochika was fighting with something burning internally.

Why do I have a bad feeling about this? Why do I think that something big will happen? Could it be...

"I am totally impressed with your teamwork and chemistry. You guys helped each other and that was the fundamental of being a duo. So, after a longgggg meeting with other teachers, we have decided to...." Saotome raised up an eyebrow, having fun in teasing the couple.

"You guys have decided to...?" Tomochika and Tokiya repeated.

"Let you guys to debut together as a duo!!"

"What!?"

"Woahh! Like seriously, Tokiya!? Omedettou! Omedettou!"

Those STARISH members congratulated on the unexpected debut when they hanged out together in a training room as soon as they learned about the news and the fact that Tokiya agreed with the duo idea.

And of course Otoya would be the most excited. He totally rooted for the couple, though.

"So a duo is possible, huh? I thought that this school only allows a solo debut," Syo remarked as he was playing with his fedora.

"Since we are talking about Icchi and Tomo-chan, anything can be possible for these two," Ren supplied. "But, nevertheless, congratulations again, Icchi. You guys will be a splendid duo for sure," Ren offered his big hand to Tokiya which the blue head accepted it gladly before shaking it.

"Thank you, Ren."

"Had I known it earlier, I will request to debut as duo with Syo-chan," Natsuki exclaimed, excitedly.

"Why should I debut with you, you idiot!? I don't want to die early!" Syo yelled. Being the childhood friend and roommate of Natsuki were terrifying enough for the small boy.

In the midst of the congratulatory atmosphere, except Tokiya and Otoya, everybody had this one thought in their minds.

'It will be better if Nanami/Haruka/Little Lamb is taking an idol course. I will have the chance to debut with her as a duo like those two.'

"Ne, Masa.." Tokiya whispered as he took a seat next to the blue head.

"What?"

"Did you just think that it might be good if you can debut with Nanami-san?" Tokiya curved in a mischievous grin.

"Shut up," Masato rolled his eyes. In this kind of moment, he really wished that Tokiya would lose his ability to read his mind like an open book.

Well, at least he is happy.

A few days passed and everybody could see that Tomochika had become severely moody.

Much to everyone's fright, her eyes shot laser especially when somebody congratulated her to be the lucky person to debut as duo with Tokiya.

A debut with Tokiya? What the fish? That was the worst joke that she had ever encountered.

She did not sing with him just for the sake of killing time. She sang with him because she wanted to improve so that at the end of the day, she could beat him.

But now, her plan most probably would result in her being the flower who would beautify a prince like Tokiya if they proceeded with the debut. For sure, after their debut, everybody would swoon over him. Everybody would praise him like a God.

No, she did not want that!

As much as she hated it, she did admit that Tokiya is far more talented than her in any shape and form. She felt that Tokiya is such a dangerous guy that she should avoid at any cost since he was the strongest candidate to win the graduation audition.

But ironically enough, the guy who would defeat her without even lifting a finger was one of her fans and she learned that since the day she could remember.

Tokiya loved her.

And how did she know that? Well, having countless fans, adding to the fact that she was narcissistic herself, she could easily guess that Tokiya loved her.

Which she realized that God still blessed her with the fact that those Ichinose siblings loved her and one of them happened to be one of her most despicable enemies which she really wanted to get rid of besides Haruka.

The question was, were they going to fight over her? As much as she did not like Tokiya even for the slightest bit, it was the dream of every girl to be the girl that those hot guys fought over.

So, what should she do next? Tomochika found herself in toilet, trying to clear her mind as the cold water hit her flawless face.

After lazing around in her room on weekend, she had made a decision.

Obviously, she would make Otoya hers, dump and get rid of Tokiya so that she could win the graduation audition. Even it may result in destruction for the siblings' relationship, she did not care.

It was not her problem after all.

On the next day...

As Tokiya reached the rooftop, he was served with the sight of Tomochika, the girl that he was supposed to confess his love to was kissing Otoya's cheek. They stayed in that position for God-knew-how-long, much to Tokiya's dismay.

It savagely destroyed Tokiya's heart.

Just.. what happened here, Otoya?

Wohoooo, that's all for Chapter 5! Unexpectedly, I had fun when I wrote about Tomochika. The idea of making her such a vixen hit me when I observed her in anime. I thought, 'what happen if Tomochika loves one of the guys but is overshadowed by Haruka who constantly have her harem swooning over her?', 'what happen if Tomochika is jealous with Haruka?' It bothered me quite a bit when in episode 1, when she introduced herself to Otoya, the red head just ignored her. A girl like Tomochika is vivacious and I believe she is an interesting character if we learn more about her. So, matta ne! Feel free to tell me what do you think about this chapter!