Enter Kurama! Romance of the Century | YYH x UY

The Harder They Fall

Crowama's party was going as smoothly as it could. There were just too many people in one spot. Chatter had gotten extremely chaotic, it was far too loud. Music wasn't even playing.

Oyuki managed to make acquaintance with Yukina, seeing as they were somewhat similar with their ice abilities. Shizuru was also next to Yukina as support. Yukina was rather shy and struggled to speak up over all the other voices. That was okay though, Oyuki was less shy but she didn't bother to raise her voice. They made a good pair.

Keiko and Shinobu were sitting at Crowama's kitchen counters talking about their respective love lives. "Yusuke just returned," Keiko had said, "and a few years back he promised me that he'd marry me."

Shinobu sighed in longing. "So romantic..."

Elsewhere, Crowama, Lum, and Ran were chatting as well.

"What are you thinking for your wedding, Kurama?" Lum asked. "Do you need any help planning it?" Lum had daydreamed about her own wedding to Ataru so many times, she could use the practice.

Crowama touched her hand to her chin. "Hum... I'm not sure. My dress should be—"

Ryuunuske overheard and snapped her attention towards the trio. "A d-dress?" The poor tomboy wanted to wear a dress so bad but her father wouldn't allow her to.

"Well... Yeah. You would get to wear a dress too if you come." Crowama was still getting over the fact that Ryuunuske was not a boy after mistaking her for one in the past.

Ryuunuske was practically shaking with joy. "Yes!"

"So," Ran places her hand on Crowama's shoulder to turn her attention to her. "Which one of us are you choosing to be your bridesmaids? You know I would love to." Ran gave her best sincere looking smile. In reality, she held a grudge for Crowama at trying to steal Rei from her. But it didn't stop her from wanting to look pretty and steal the show. Then... When Crowama would throw the bouquet, Ran would swoop in and take it for herself! That way Rei would have to marry her!

Just thinking about this scenario washed an odd expression over Ran's face. Her sincere grin turned into a sinister one.

"Uh..." Crowama had to remove Ran's hand from her shoulder. "I'm not sure yet."

"Well you have to choose at least three." Ran insisted.

Crowama thought about it for a moment. "I think I'll choose..."

"LUM!"

The front door was kicked open to reveal Ataru and Kurama.

"I don't think that was necessary, I had the spare key." Kurama remarked softly.

"No time!" Ataru pointed across the room to Lum. "Lum, we need your help! Rei has gone mad and we need you to calm him down!"

Lum clenched her teeth. "Help Rei, are you out of your mind?"

"But..."

Ran raised her hands, shouting in her normal gravely voice. "I'll do it! I'm coming Rei darling!" She ran out the door past Ataru and Kurama, her pink hair billowing out behind her.

"Ran baby, hold on a minute!" Quick as lightning, Ataru had gone after her. "You don't even know where he's at! Please, allow me to hold your hand and take you there."

The prospect of Ataru holding Ran's hand set Lum off. She flew into the air following them. "No you don't, Darling!"

The other girls had wide-eyed stares, wondering what was going on. Kurama's friends looked to him for some sort of answer. They had no idea who Rei was or what he was up to.