Part 3 ~ Everyone’s Koneko
I woke up the next morning with a smile on my face as I decide to have a warm shower and get ready for work. I grab all necessities as I hear a knock at the front door. I open the door and hug Itsuki who was standing there like a noob.
“I met him, I’m so friggen happy and he gave me his number too” I cheerfully say as I jump around in pure joy as Itsuki manage to get me in the car and head towards my work.
“Oh you mean Isshi-san?” he says as I give a squeal in delight.
“Yes, the one and only” I say as I bounce in my seat, then feeling my phone vibrate in my pocket. I pluck it out and answer it.
“Moshi Moshi Inu-san” I cheerfully say, Itsuki rolls his eyes at my unnecessary energy in the morning.
“I’ll be a little late my precious Koneko, So open up for me and I want to know every little detail about last night” Kuro purrs into the phone as I went into a fit of giggles.
“Yes, Yes see you when you get there” I say as Itsuki pulls up in front of the shop. “I’ll see you later” I say as I hug the older man and leave the car as I open the shop.
The bell jingles as the door opens and Itsuki leaves to go to his own job. I sigh as I open the store with ease, restocking the CD racks, fixing the clothes and running around like a hyper little child. I hear a jingle as I felt a pair of arms hug me around the waist.
“Woof” I hear a voice say in my ear as I turn in her grip and hug Kuro.
“Meow” I purr as we both start to laugh. We let go of each other and proceed to set up the rest of the store.
“So how was last night?” She says as I suddenly glomp hug her as I told her what happen last night, even about Isshi and how he gave me his phone number.
“Your fangirlism is unbelievable, but as long as you’re happy, I don’t care” she says as she gives a small kiss on the cheek. “Now, let’s get back to work” She says as a few people enter the store. Sariya came bounding up to me and hugs me.
“My precious Daughter” she says as I return the hug, yes with me and my friends we have a weird family going on. I am Sariya’s daughter, she is my father, and Itsuki is the crazy clone of Sariya while Kuro is my sugar daddy. Weird but funny.
“My Honorable Father” I say as we all laugh. Some customers smile while others look at us as if we came from another planet.
“Tell me about last night” she says and that’s what I did as the three of us start to work as the stream of customers pick up.
“Father, wants to meet him” Sariya jokes as Izumi and Akiya walks into the store. Sariya gasps as she trips over and takes me with her. Customer’s snickers as we both manage to get up. “Daughter, did I hurt you?” she says as she dusts me off before she dusts herself off.
“I am fine, how about you father?” I ask as she gives a thumb up. Akiya taps me on the shoulder.
“Hey Akiina, I was just curious have you seen the other members?” he asks me as I give a small shrug as Shin comes bounding towards us with a pile of items.
“Well, Shin-san is at the counter” I say as I point him towards Shin as Izumi look at Sariya as she grips onto me defensively.
“Who’s your friend?” Izumi politely asks as Sariya smiles happily.
“I am Sariya, Akiina self-proclaimed father” she replies as she shakes Izumi’s hand as he gives her a funny look. “Don’t worry, Itsuki is my self-proclaimed clone and Akiina self-proclaimed Uncle, while…” she stops as Kuro waltzes over and smirks.
“I hope my worker and Hime has been of some help to you sir” Kuro says as she grabs my hand.
“No, they have been, I’m Izumi and Akiina has been trying to help me find two more of my friends”
“Oh my Hime” she says as I was pulled out of Sariyas arms and into hers, Akiya and Shin (they are both carrying bags) walk over to see our funny little group.
“By the way I am Kuro, Boss of this store and Akiina’s self-proclaimed Sugar Daddy as she is my little Koneko Hime” she says as all three men jaws dropped.
“Told you we have a warped ownership over Akiina” Sariya says as more customers enter the store. I manage to wiggle away as I went and serve some customers. They all follow me.
“So let’s get this straight. Sariya is Akiina’s father, Itsuki is her Uncle and Kuro is her Sugar Daddy” Izumi says as I nod.
“Odd but I love them for the dedication” I say as Shin manages to find Nao who gives us a small smile.
“Hello Akiina-chan” he shyly says as I give him a smile.
“Hello Nao-san” I say as Kuro counts the group in front of us.
“Your one short, where’s the lovely vocalist?” Kuro asks as she pets my hair.
“No idea” they all say as I comment on how I need to restock some CD’s as I left the group to talk about the missing vocalist. I start to put the CD’s on their racks as I notice someone looking over my shoulder.
“I’m sorry but I’ll be done in a minute” I say as I quicken my pace.
“Take your time Akiina-chan” a familiar voice says as I turn and see Isshi smiling at me, my hand quickly went to my chest as I felt my heart give a skip, or did it stop.
“You scared me” I say as he gives a small laugh.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to do that” he says as I quickly finish the task at hand. “So this is where Shin found you?” he says as I sub-consciously pick at my lip, I ponder on it then it hit me.
“Oh, so it was Shin-san that gave me the envelope then” I say as Isshi nods as he flicks through the CD’s. I give a soft sigh as my hands return to my sides. “They’re looking for you” I say as Isshi plucks out a CD and reads it.
“Heh should warn them next time” he says as he holds onto it as he resumes looking through the selection again.
“You should but it is somewhat amusing to leave them wondering” I say as I feel someone grab me from behind.
“Oh my little Koneko baby, Sariya is picking on me again, tell your father to stop picking on me” Kuro says as she nuzzles closer to me, Isshi looks over in both shock and surprise. Sariya comes bounding over and grabs my hands.
“Your sugar Daddy is evil, she said she wants to abduct you” Sariya says as she tries to tug me away from Kuro. I give a laugh at the two.
“My I am loved” I say as I hear someone squeal in anger. “Momi, save me” I call out as a short blonde girl manages to pull me out of their grip.
“Leave my innocent half alone” Momi says as she flings her arms around my neck, while Kagrra, watches us in shock. Sariya and Kuro made crucifixes with their fingers at me and Momi. 
Momi, she is the last of our dysfunctional family and my Evil twin. I simply adore her, she is European born with her Blonde curls and big blue eyes. We get along like a house on fire, if it weren’t for the different looks we would be to pass off as twins.
“Momi, you saved me” I say as I hug her back, while she stuck her tongue out at the pair.
“I’m Momi” she says to the band “I am Akiina’s evil twin, even if it’s not by blood, I simply adore her. So if any of you hurt her, I will personally kick your asses” She says with a sweet smile as I let go and turn to the band. I run my fingers through my hair. They look like they ate something sour; Momi had that affect on people, all sweet even if she is threatening people.
“I have quite a dysfunctional self-proclaimed family don’t I?” I say as they all nod but Isshi had a smile on his face as he watches Sariya and Kuro suddenly pounce on me.
“Aishiteru” they all say as they plant a slobber kiss one each cheek as they bound off being chased by Momi. I rub the drool off my cheeks as I smile at them.
“Trust me, this happens all the time, but its worse when we all go out” I say as the band laughs. Shin, Akiya and Izumi decide they want to check out the store more while Isshi and Nao decide to keep me company for a while. We all walk into the staff sitting area as Momi joins us by curling up on my lap. Isshi and Nao sat across from us as Momi smiles at Nao, who shyly returns one.
“As I said I’m Momi, what I say in reference for Aki is true. Also I am a big fan of your music and I simply adore, how should I say, Nao-san” she says as she smiles even more at the blushing bassists. I give a small laugh as Momi stretches and sits up. “Truthfully our little family has liked Kagrra, for a while, if you want to know” she says as she leans forward more. I look up at Isshi to see him quickly look away.
“I am honored to know you adore me Momi-san” Nao says as Momi reaches forward and takes his hands in hers.
“You may call me Momi” she says as Nao blushes even more. I silently stood up.
“I’ll leave you to talk” I say as I leave, Isshi says something to Nao as he follows me. I look around the store to see Kuro talking with Izumi, while Shin and Itsuki was discussing something while Sariya was helping Akiya with some clothing while I leant on the counter as Isshi stood next to me.
“Looks like everyone is hitting it off well” he says while I give a small nod, he reaches over and gently ruffles my hair. I look up at him and smile. “I wonder” he ponders as I look at him with a somewhat confused look.
“Wonder what?” I say as he looks at me.
“How you can write so well? I mean, your stories are really good and I just can’t figure out how you can write so realistically and keep a sense of surrealism in it” he says as I give a small laugh.
“Truthfully, I have no idea” I say as I gently push myself off the counter and observe the store more closely.
“That’s odd, wouldn’t one use their experience in their works?” he says as I ponder on the thought.
“True, but some things in what I write has never really happen to me” I say as Isshi looks at me more intensely.
“Like?” he asks as I rest a hand on my hip.
“Well, I don’t know, I rarely get sad because I know so many nice people who make me really happy. I have never felt neglected cause I have my self-proclaimed family and my siblings. I have never felt love, cause I never been in a relationship of that Nature, ummm, I can’t think of anything else” I say as Isshi gives me a funny look. “What’s with the look?” I ask as I tilt my head back.
“Never been in love?” he says as I nod.
“No one has really moved my heart in such a fashion, but then again, I never been in an intimate relationship. I sound so cold by saying that” I say as I drop my head as I felt an arm drape around my shoulder and gently rubs my arm.
“Don’t worry, one day you will encounter it even if its not known to you” Isshi says as he looks at me with a smile. I return the smile as I just suddenly hug him; he stiffened at the action but then returns it.
“I guess your right” I say as something in me flutters, it somewhat felt right to be like this with him. Then we let go of each other as a customer walks up to the counter.
“Hello, would you like to buy this?” I ask as the girl nods as I took the CD case from her and proceed to find the CD. “Anything else?” I ask as I hear a faint no as I turn to face her, she was looking up at Isshi in awe. I place the CD in a bag and hand it to her.
“Here you go and have a nice day” I say with a bow as she quickly scuttles away after paying that is. “She seems like a fan of yours” I say to Isshi as he nods in agreement, I give a smile as the next few customers manage to greet him or ask for an autograph or picture. I just simply watch the sight, Isshi look really happy as the fans acknowledge him and the band. Occasionally he looks over as I quickly look away and serve the person at the counter.
“Umm, Is Isshi-san your boyfriend?” One of the customers shyly ask me as I felt myself blush.
“Oh no, he’s not” I simply say as I hand her change
“Oh, I thought he would be, especially how he looks at you when he thinks no one is looking” She says as she left the store, I felt myself blush even more as I serve the next person.
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[Closing Time]
“So you lead such an amusing life in that store?” Isshi says as he sits outside with me, while I wait for Haku to pick me up.
“Hehehe I do, it’s like that everyday, but I love it and so do they. It makes me want to work there everyday knowing that they will be with me.” I say as I lean against the wall next to him. “You dont have to stay you know” I say as he looks at me in surprise.
“No, I want to stay here until Im sure youre safe” Isshi says as I felt myself blush as a funny feeling creeps along my belly.
“Thank you” I say as I look at my feet. Then a yell caught my attention.
“Hey Neko, you blind or deaf?” Haku yells out at me as a smile crosses my face.
“What if I say I’m both, will you still be there for me?” I reply as he thinks about it.
“Your family, I’m not leaving till I am forced to. Now let’s get home” he calls out as we both laugh.
“Well thanks again Isshi-san” I say with a quick bow as I wave goodbye as I hop into the car with Haku. He returns the wave as he walks away.
“So that’s the man you adore from Kagrra,” Haku says as I nod. “A good man to stay with you till I got there, he must like you in some way” he says as I felt my face heat up.
“Haku, I think I like Isshi-san” I suddenly say aloud as Haku gives a small laugh.
“Don’t be surprise if he feels the same way” Haku says as we get home, leave the car and enter the house.
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[Isshi’s POV]
I manage to get home around the same time as Nao. I sit down as I pull out a book I was recently reading.
“Isshi, I think Momi is the one for me, she’s everything I want in a girl. Even though she is quite an energetic woman she is so feminine and quiet. She is also so loyal to people she loves and she wants to see me again, I am so happy” Nao says as he hugs a pillow while laying on the lounge.
“That’s good to hear” I mutter as I turn the page, Nao looks up at me with an odd look on his face.
“What about you and everyone’s little Koneko?” he asks as my thoughts drift back to the enigmatic Akiina. A smile crosses my features at the mention of her.
“I have no idea, I think she may be for me, but it’s so hard to tell” I mutter as I close the book and set it on my lap. “She’s kind and polite. She makes me happy by her just being there, but I dont think she feels anything for me. Anyway, I’m a lot older than her, so I don’t think we could even have a relationship other than what we have.” I conclude as Nao clicks his tongue at me.
“Who cares, Momi is two weeks older than Akiina and we still want this to work” Nao says as I look at him in surprise. “Age has nothing to do with Love, if you love someone, than nothing else should matter” he says as he mutters that he is crashing the night at my house, yet again, as he leaves me with those final words. ‘If you love someone, than nothing else should matter’
“I seriously hope he is right” I mutter to myself as I make my way to my room.