Sunset Sundae! Lets~Make~a~Date!

[Shurajou Gekkani]

”My customers come first,” She replied, nodding quickly and offering Himeko a smile, though Gekkani still found her resembling someone – was she famous? Could be… and with money like this, it wouldn’t be much of a shock. She carefully looped the ribbons around each box lovingly – she took great pride in her presentation. It was a subtle form of advertisement to show a great caring for how each piece is delievered. To Gekkani, everything in her shop was more of a fine art than a business.

Shooting a glance back from her work to Shun, Gekkani nodded politely, finally satisfied with his compliance to her. Slowly but surely, the young woman was becoming quite a control freak. One much less understanding to those who back talked her. “Indeed, it’s easy work… Especially if you don’t mind being the center of attention, you could be even more useful.” Her mind wandered briefly to the formal invitation she had received at her apartment earlier, and also to the fact finding a date was too time consuming. Would paying him to escort her be as if to pay a prostitute? She quickly abandoned the idea.

Gekkani leaned forward, speaking just above a whisper to the young woman, “ I’m … sorry to seem odd in asking this. You just look a lot like someone I once knew…” She hushed for a brief moment, side glancing in recollection Yumi? Could she be Gwenyth? Hmm… Kyuuei had always been popular with the women with his theatrical charm – but only as a friend, “ Did you know anyone named … Momoko? Or Kyuuei?” She asked with each of his names, as Kyuuei was strict about keeping two distinct personalities and she respected that.

[Hisakino Himeko]

"You honestly dress like that on purpose." Himeko exclaimed when she heard the red haired boy's answer. She had to admit she sort of doubted Gekkani's judgment. However, how could she criticize girl who made such amazing clothes. The older girl must know what she's doing.

Himeko couldn't help but wonder how Gekkani may have recognize her. In fact, Himeko was so busy thinking of where she may have met the girl, she almost missed Gekkani's question. "No, I'm afraid i don't know anyone by ether of those names." Himeko replied, as she began to twirl a strand of her hair.

"Maybe we met somewhere?" Himeko suggested, trying to think of other ways the two of them could have met.

[Takenaka Shun]

"I'm afraid I do," he smiled, watching them. "And I do enjoy being the center of attention~"

He stood quietly, waiting for the two to finish before he could continue his conversation.

[Shurajou Gekkani]

Gekkani nodded, accepting that the girl did not know her brother, but she could not shake the feeling. Had they met? She pondered, glancing casually towards the door in thought. She turned to face the fire-haired man, figuring formalities were in order for a possible employee,

"So, what should I call you, Fireboy?" She chortled.

[Hisakino Himeko]

Himeko waited patiently for Gekkani's reply, she was a bit perplexed on why the older girl hadn't answered her question yet. Perhaps Gekkani was still trying to figure out how the two of them may know each other. Hopefully she would get an answer soon. After all the suspense was killing her.

"There are other ways you can be the center of attention. Trust me I should know," Himeko pointed out to the red haired boy, once she heard his answer. Especially, since he had such good taste. At least that what she believed, after looking again at the clothes he planned on getting for his sister. She shock her head, feeling more and more confused about the boy as their conversation dragged on.

[Takenaka Shun]

"Shun. Takenaka Shun at your service," he smirked, winking. "And you, to make sure I remember, are Shurajou Gekkani."

He smiled at the two girls. He loved being the interesting one.

[Shurajou Gekkani]

Suddenly, Gekkani remembered the girl's question. Shaking her head quickly then switching into an approving nod. Turning from Shun briefly to answer her,

"That surely is a possibility.. I do try to make myself quite known around here," She giggled, closing her eyes and smiling, "I'm so sorry, that's probably it - it must have slipped my mind!" Then, acknowledging Shun's recollection of her name Gekkani was incredibly pleased. She knew now she'd have a much easier time twisting the boy to her wiles, he was already becoming quite delightfully submissive.

" Of course, Shun-chan." her already informal tone could easily be considered demeaning, "Like I said, I'm sure I could make good use of you here." Gekkani leaned down, shuffling amongst the large counter and eventually fumbling out a short strictly for the records style job application. " Fill this out, we'll get you up and running in no time. Do you know how to run a register?"

Maybe she could be like her mother with her two new employees. Living her passion for design as they did all the dirty work. Ahh, minions... She smiled, not letting on to her own selfish desire for the question.

[Hisakino Himeko]

"I just wish I knew where we could have met," Himeko admitted as she continued to chat with Gekkani. She tried to think of places she had gone recently that had more than just the press involved, but there were too many places to account for. Being the prime minister's daughter was a demanding job. However, Himeko realized the two must have met some where else, but where? "What school do you go too?" Himeko asked, taking Gekkani's youthful appearance into account.

Himeko watched as Gekkani handed Shun a job application. "It must be annoying having a job," Himeko exclaimed. "Whenever I need money, I just ask Otou-sama. he never says no." A smug look appeared on the teenager's face, as she flipped her hair. She couldn't see her self working if her life depended on it. it was a good thing her family was loaded or else she wouldn't survive.

[Shurajou Gekkani]

Gekkani was flattered. Very, very flattered. "School? Oh, no, doll, I'm just a working girl. Following her dream!" She glanced towards Shun, "Even if it means attracting some colorful disasters" She wa being playful, but honest at once. Raising her hand to ruffle the younger boy's hair.

"Also, I know the feeling --- " It dawned on her suddenly, how had she not remembered?! "Do you ever go to the burlesque cafes? You know, singing, dancing... Like a club, bit more scantily clad.. " She almost blushed, thinking of her family business as a sort of brothelesque theater. "They're quite trendy... My mother owns Heart's Calling, maybe it was there we met? I tend to the girls costuming sometimes."

[Takenaka Shun]

Shun began to write on the application, filling it out quickly. He listened to their conversation as he did so.