ஐ 3rd Serenade ஐ Voice and Action [Antoinette] Backdated to the 28th

[princelycharm]

[Voice]

Hello everyone~!!!! It has been a while.

I hope that everyone's settled once more. I also hope there weren't that many casualties on our part and wishing for Dog's speedy recovery. Stay safe~!!!

[Written]

[To the crew of Antoinette]:
Everyone, we have a meeting later. Please meet me in front of the Wardroom!

We have much to discuss. [Plus, he needs to show everyone the new Kotatsu.]

[Private: Kaoru, Hikaru, Karen and Kyouya. Dated: January 30]
February is so close! We have a meeting in the Wardroom tonight. After Haruhi has slept! Make sure no one tells Haruhi about it!

Comments

[haruhi_fujioka]

Really? [She isn't buying that.] You're deflecting.

[Which isn't surprising. She heaves a big sigh and closes her eyes.]

[princelycharm]

[That makes him panic a bit but he simply sighs in response.]

We'll be talking about reinstating the host club here. This has to be dealt with in private, but before the actual opening of the club, let's talk about your designations.

[haruhi_fujioka]

Meaning you want to talk about me being a host or a hostess. [She keeps her voice low - for his sake maybe. She doesn't want him panicking.] I didn't know that was a choice.

[princelycharm]

[Tamaki sighs.]

And it wasn't. Thus it was always the HOST club. But do you honestly think Karen would look like a host? There's a reason why a maid cafe was also suggested.

[haruhi_fujioka]

[So she just looks enough like a boy that it was never an issue.

Why does that hurt when he says it?]

She is much prettier. [And that doesn't matter. She can hide behind her indifference.] I understand.

[princelycharm]

[There was another sigh as he saw his precious daughter's reaction and pulled her outside of the cabin. Once hidden from everyone, he held onto Haruhi comfortingly. Nothing too romantic, just enough for Haruhi to feel secure under the light of the moon.]

We're not sure yet if she'll even be hosting or simply helping Kyouya as a manager. Haruhi, do you remember why we couldn't allow you to appear as a girl in the beginning?

[haruhi_fujioka]

Because it was only a Host Club. I had to pretend to be a boy because you mistook me as one from the beginning. It wouldn't have made sense for me to be a girl Hostess in a Host Club. I have to repay my debt somehow.

[All of that is said in a monotone.]

That doesn't have to change.

[princelycharm]

Yes! That was our intention back then. Though it wouldn't have been a problem to establish a hostess club back there. Simply because people there are refine and proper.

But this world, we are uncertain what types of guests we'll be having...

[haruhi_fujioka]

What are you saying? [She rubs one of her arms awkwardly.] I can't be both.

[princelycharm]

[Sudden panic.]

No.

[haruhi_fujioka]

Do you want me to keep being a boy or - ? [He is their leader.]

[princelycharm]

During hosting...

[After a few moments of panic, there was his usual authoritative tone.] it would be best if you remain a boy. I know you can protect yourself, but I would rather make sure that you are safe in my own way.

[haruhi_fujioka]

[So that's what he's worried about? Her cheeks flush and she turns away.]

But how will you protect Karen if she decides to be a Hostess?

[princelycharm]

[He just blinks at the cuteness and smiles tenderly as he saw Haruhi's cute antics. But he still kept a serious tone.]

Yes, that is something I need to discuss with both Kyouya and Karen. Initially before Hikaru arrived, Kaoru was thinking of incorporating Karen as part of a brotherly love theme. That time I was okay with it, because that meant Kaoru will be there for Karen always. However, now that Hikaru has returned it means that Karen will be on her own.

[He then walks closer to the ships rails and looks at the inky blue waters.] I don't want to make Karen feel like she is a stranger. Because she is not. She is part of the family now. But I have to consider the dangers as well. There's still more ways than one, to help the host club activities after all.

[haruhi_fujioka]

[She has a hard time imagining Kaoru doing the brotherly love bit with anyone but Hikaru. Then again she hasn't spoken with Karen enough to know how close she is, personality wise, to Hikaru. She seems far less evil than the twins at any rate.]

It's nice of you to think about her safety...and mine. I'll protect her whenever I can. I know I'm not a karate master, but I wouldn't let anyone force themselves on her.

[That is just...wrong. Anyone who does that deserves to be slapped.]

[princelycharm]

Well like I said...if it can be avoided, we will try to do so. After all, that scenario will endanger you more. And I don't want anything bad to happen to you, Haruhi!

[haruhi_fujioka]

...thank you. [It means a lot to her that he cares.] I'll be careful, but I want to pull my own weight. I don't need any special attention.

[princelycharm]

I know...

...so please do your best as our Natural Rookie!