Benefits || Kyoya Ootori x Reader

Chapter 2: Traditional

You often wonder how you got to the point of wearing a waiter's uniform while playing piano and being surrounded by cherry blossom trees along with expensive teacups and food. You're not complaining because, well, you're getting paid, but you wish you didn't have to listen to the airheaded girls giggling and blushing at a simple wink from the guys or Haruhi.

"So, which cup would my princess like her tea in?" you hear Tamaki ask a young student.

"Beautiful," she whispers in awe. "These are English antiques, aren't they? Which do you like, Tamaki?"

You look out of the corner of your eye at Tamaki as he takes the brunette's hand in his and leans in closely to her face. She appears instantly flustered at the contact and proximity.

"Which one? Well, none of these compare to my princess," Tamaki responds softly.

You stifle a laugh at his attitude. The other reason you stick around is that the actions of the hosts is very comical to you because it's really an act to pass the time and earn money. Their real personalities wouldn't be as effective, you have to admit.

"Oh, wow, I really don't know what to say," the girl replies shakily.

You end another piece just in time to hear a bit of commotion not too far from you. It seems Kaoru spilled some very hot tea on his hand and you, being a concerned friend with baseline experience in medical treatments thanks to your studies, get up to see if he's all right, but as you get within earshot, you hear Hikaru and Kaoru pulling off their twincest act and the nearby girls devouring the scene.

"I can't take it, it's so overwhelming," one girl says, blushing and you turning away from the two.

"You have to watch this! You may not get another chance. Who knows when it will happen again," the other one warns.

At that moment, Kyoya slides into the equation and you know exactly what he's about to do, so you grin and leisurely make your way over.

"You're absolutely right, Madam. All beauty is fleeting, just take a look at these cherry blossoms; you'll never be able to see them this vibrant again--" Kyoya takes out four photobooks with a charming smile plastered on
"--and that's why I've compiled this picture book that contains photos that capture the beauty of each passing day. And steadily, I've prepared similar books of the other hosts as well, and if you ladies are interested in collecting all four of them, I'll discount the full set."

You prepare yourself and get the most adoring and loving expression on your face as you stand at Kyoya's side, looking frantically between the photobooks and two girls.

"You should definitely get them! I got a peek earlier and cried at how beautiful all the boys looked." You sigh wistfully. "I can't afford them since I'm so very poor, but you ladies simply must!"

The girls squeal in excitement and together shout out, "I'll take them!"

You sigh dramatically once more before patting Kyoya on the shoulder and waltzing away triumphantly. You make your way over to the section where Haruhi, Honey, and Mori are entertaining a couple of girls and chuckle at the instant sight of Haruhi's annoyance.

You manage to get Haruhi away for a couple of minutes as the event for the day is nearly ending anyway. You walk under the falling cherry blossom leaves and silently admire the true beauty in them.

"Have you finally come to the realization of why I've been so tired over the past year?" you ask.

"Obviously. These damn rich people and their obliviousness to real problems is nauseating," Haruhi admits.