Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction ❯ Personal Assistant to Love ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Yes I know that you're probably thinking Mousse and Kodachi, really? Have you lost your mind Sid? No I have a soft spot of the odd Kuno family and think that she's the most visually stunning of the females in the series, as I think that Mousse is the most of the males. Considering they have almost a stalker-behaviour when it comes to trying to get their heart's desire, I could see these two being a good match. Besides he's a sweetheart and she can be nice too when not acting nuts.

 

I promise to stop writing Mousse.....one of these days.

 

Sid

 

Mousse sat nervously in front of Tatewaki Kuno, he normally wasn't intimidated by the delusional Kendoist, but then again Mousse's future employment didn't normally depend on his approval of Kodachi's suggestion. Kuno's strong features might as well have been cast in stone as he examined the Chinese martial artist, even his eyes were cold. Mousse felt like he was under interrogation, all that was missing was a bright light shining in his eyes and a tub of water for dunking him in. “Why do you feel that you would make a good personal assistant for my sister?” he demanded in a challenging voice.

 

Kodachi, who was sitting next to him, gave Mousse a tiny nod of encouragement.

 

“I-I'm good at organizing things, I was always in charge of the tournaments back home and.........she seems to think I would” he finished weakly.

 

Kuno brought his hand to his face and seemed to massage it, before looking back at him. “Kodachi, I don't think this is going to work out. Clearly he's under qualified for the position. We could run an ad and find you someone who knows the job” Kuno suggested.

 

Mousse felt a bolt of anxiety shoot through him, he'd just become accustomed to the idea of living with the eccentric family and serving as PA to the demented gymnast. He needed this job; it was that or begging in the streets.

 

“Brother dear, I've always made it clear to you that I'll choose my own employees and I choose Mu Tzu, besides we already have a verbal agreement” Kodachi said smoothly. Mousse's eyes went hugely wide when she pronounced his name correctly.

 

“Yes but I'm the one pay his salary” Kuno countered. “What does a sixteen-year-old girl need a PA for anyway? It's not like you're a career woman and busy mother of three” he snapped.

 

“There are things that I can't do for myself. I need someone to run errands and book appointments for me. I have a busy schedule between my schooling, working out and my gymnastics career” she snapped back.

 

“I can learn my duties, I'm a quick learner” Mousse said hopefully.

 

“See he'd be a natural as a PA” she said with a toss of her head for emphasis.

 

“Yes a sixteen-year-old boy is just the person to organize parties for you, arrange flowers and book spa dates” Kuno said sarcastically.

 

“Actually I've won awards for my flower arrangements” Mousse volunteered and then shut up when he got a glare from Kuno that told him that what he said wasn't helping.

 

“There you go, a PA and a florist built into one person. Come on brother, he's a nice guy; he's organized and he's bilingual” Kodachi said persuasively.

 

“Trilingual, I speak Japanese, Mandarin and English” Mousse couldn't help bragging.

 

“English?” Kuno said in surprise.

 

“There are always these Missionaries hanging around our village trying to convert our `primitive' culture” Mousse explained, “I had to learn to tell them to go away as I wasn't interested.”

 

Kuno rubbed his chin and regarded him “it might be useful to have someone trilingual around. Say something in English” he commanded Mousse.

 

Mousse sensed that he didn't speak a word of English and said “you look like a fool in that uniform and your teased hair makes you look gay. Does your boyfriend like it?”

 

Kuno seemed impressed “Brilliant, he might do. He would need different clothes and perhaps a haircut” he mused.

 

Mousse clutched his hair; he had very little personal vanity, but was rather vain about his hair and took special care of it.

 

“I don't think that a haircut will be necessary, brother dear, I'm sure its length is a cultural thing” Kodachi injected.

 

“Its true, most Amazons never cut their hair” Mousse said relieved.

 

Kuno still regarded him “if I agree to this odd little arrangement, will there be a drinking problem in the future?” he asked, noticing that Mousse reeked of sake.

 

“He normally doesn't drink, the dear boy just had a hard night” Kodachi said.

 

Mousse blushed that she knew that “I had two drinks, I'm a bit of a lightweight” he explained.

 

“That's true” Kuno agreed and then covered his mouth and blushed; his solid demeanor suddenly gone.

 

“Huh?” Mousse asked in surprise, wondering how he knew that.

 

Kodachi shot her brother a look of triumph and said “Mu Tzu, I have to privately discuss the details of your employment with my brother for a few minutes. Do you mind waiting outside?” she said sweetly.

 

“Of course not” he said and rose.

 

“Please go with Sasuke, he'll take you to the kitchen for refreshments” she suggested. He bowed politely and left with the ninja, who happened to be waiting conveniently right outside the door........with an empty glass.

 

Kodachi closed the door and turned back to her nervous looking brother. “Well big brother how long have you been playing big brother and spying on Ranma's fiancées and enemies?” she asked in a serious tone of voice, dropping her usual facetious sing-song manner of speaking to him.

 

“I don't know what you're talking about” he said hotly, attempting to hide a blush.

 

“I think that you're wired into every room of their living spaces, just like I am” she said. “I bet you watch their lives like it were a soap opera, and like most soap operas, you come to care about certain characters and despise others” Kodachi said.

 

“I-I would never, I'm not a voyeur” Kuno protested. “People have a right to their privacy”

 

“You have an entire room full of photos of two women that begs to differ” she said triumphantly.

 

“I-okay, I've been watching them, it's addictive” Kuno agreed.

 

“I know, I can't stop watching either. I even keep burned CDs of my favourite moments” Kodachi said. “Have you been meddling in their lives?” she ventured.

 

“No” he said unconvincingly.

 

“The new water heater that the Tendo couldn't afford that was anonymously donated to them, that was you!” she said in surprise when the connection was made in her head.

 

“No” Kuno said with a blush. “Wait the cell phone with the GPS app that Ryoga received as a mysterious gift, that was you!” he countered.

 

“Yes it was. How was I supposed to know that he doesn't know his left hand from his right?” Kodachi said and rolled her eyes.

 

“Well if you'll admit to the cell phone, I'll admit to the water heater” Kuno said hesitantly.

 

“The dress that Mousse had been saving for for Shampoo's birthday, which anonymously showed up in her room with his name on it?” she asked.

 

“Me again, tell me she wasn't a total bitch about it? She could have at least thanked him” he said hotly. “How about the new grill that Ukyou needed for her restaurant that was delivered out of the blue?” he asked Kodachi.

 

“Me, her old one was dying and she couldn't afford it and her mortgage payment at the same time” Kodachi said. “What about the position in that exclusive tennis club which mysteriously opened up for Nabiki, despite there being a waiting list?” she questioned.

 

“I had to pull some strings for that one” he said in amusement. “How about where a construction company just happened to offer to replace the roof on the Tendo dojo when the old one was falling apart?”

 

“Me, how about the free groceries for a year that Kasumi won in a contest?” Kodachi countered

 

Kuno just smiled at that “she needs all the help she can get with all those freeloaders sponging off her” he explained.

 

Kodachi impulsively hugged her brother for the first time in years. “You're such a softie” she said.

 

“So are you” he replied awkwardly patting her back.

 

She stood back and for the first time noticed how lonely he looked, he had lost not only one love, but two and all he had left were photos of pretty, young faces who would never be his. “Brother, I'm sorry that Akane got married and that Ranma turned out to be your Pigtailed girl. You're a handsome, sweet guy, you'll find someone else” she said softly, making a connection with him for the first time in years.

 

“I'm sorry you never got Ranma, he would have made a fine husband for you” Kuno replied, touched that she was worried about him.

 

“Or a great wife for you” she joked and they shared a rare laugh together. “You're a great brother; I love the tarantula that you gave me”

 

“I know your love of exotic pets and how heartbroken you were over the city taking Mr. Scaly Green” he said dismissively. “Now go tell your young man that the job is his”

 

“He's not my young man, I couldn't let him wind up on the streets because of his pride” she said with a laugh. She went to go to the kitchen. “The job was his from the start?” she guessed.

 

“Yes” he admitted.

 

“What did you have planned for him?” she asked.

 

“A restaurant he'd applied at was going to call him in the morning and his first shift would have been that day, then a fellow waiter would have said he needed a roommate” Kuno explained. “I couldn't let him wind up on the streets either”

 

Mousse was having tea when both Kunos' joined him. “I've decided to give you a chance. You better not mess this up” Kuno said sternly.

 

“Of course not, I'll be the best PA she's ever had” Mousse assured him.

 

“Okay, I took the liberty of downloading my sister's schedule and contacts onto this smartphone. I suggest you learn how to use it, and fast” he said handing him a very expensive new cell phone that just happened to be conveniently lying around. “Your duties shall include anything that my sister wants them to be and you must be very flexible with your schedule”

 

Mousse thought about his lack of friends or a social life in general “that won't be a problem” he assured him.

 

“Good you can start by bringing her breakfast in the morning, you'll have to be together a lot until you learn your duties” Kuno said.

 

“You want me to go into a young girl's room?” Mousse said blushing.

 

“She won't be naked or anything” Kuno pointed out.

 

“Of course, I would be honoured to bring your breakfast Miss Kodachi” Mousse said bowing to her.

 

She kind of giggled at the honourific title, “and I would be happy to accept it Mr. Mu” she said just as formally and bowed back to him. Mousse looked uncertain how to reply to this.

 

“Well, I suspect you would like to see where you shall be sleeping and get unpacked” Kuno suggested to save him. “Sasuke will show you to your room, we should all retire soon” he said. “But there is a matter of your attire left to discuss”

 

“What's wrong with my clothes?” Mousse asked.

 

“They're fine for a Chinese restaurant, but would look out of place when working amongst our staff” Kuno said with a frown

 

“You want me to wear a suit?” Mousse asked, picturing himself dressed up like James Bond or something.

 

“I think just business causal. Perhaps a pair of black slack with a black golf shirt, a long sleeved one for winter and a short sleeved for summer?”

 

“With the kanji for Kuno stitched over his left breast” Kodachi suggested, getting into it.

 

“Yes, that would be suitable. Sasuke get in touch with our uniform company tomorrow to order that and take his measurements” Kuno ordered the ninja.

 

“Will the cost for uniforms come out of my salary?” Mousse asked.

 

“No, we'll cover that and whatever footwear you'll need. For any personal items or food you require, make a list and give it to our housekeeper, Greta” Kuno added.

 

“That's most generous” Mousse said gratefully.

 

“If you'll come this way, I'll show you to your room” Sasuke said, with a final bow the exhausted boy departed.

 

“It's a nice thing that you're doing” Kodachi said as they walked back to his office.

 

“In the soap opera that was his life, I always felt sorry for Mousse. Cologne was a bitch and Shampoo a jerk. I guess I always cheered for the underdog in a sense and he's about as underdog as you can get” he replied.

 

“He isn't in the servant's quarters is he?” she guessed.

 

“He has the guestroom close to yours” Kuno admitted. He opened the door to allow his sister admittance. “There's another thing that we have to consider”

 

“What would that be?” she asked.

 

Kuno picked up a folder and showed it to her “here are copies of Mousse's school transcripts and tests that he's undergone to determine his level of intellect.” Kodachi didn't bother asking where he'd gotten them; she knew that her brother was very well connected and a lot smarter then he let on.

 

“Are these real?” she asked.

 

“He has a genius level IQ that has been stagnating while he's been working as a waiter. He should go to school” Kuno stated.

 

“Well brother dear, I think he might be able to pass of a girl with the correct clothing and padding, but I don't think he will want to do it every day so that he can go to St. Hebereke with me” she said in amusement.

 

“He will have to go to Furinkan High with me” Kuno said.

 

“Daddy will love his hair” Kodachi said, with her lips twitching with amusement.

 

“You've seen him fight, he's good. I'm sure he can defend himself against father. Think you can convince him to go to school?” he asked her.

 

“I think I can” she said. “Well, I'm going to go turn in” she said.

 

“Goodnight Kodachi, no spying on your PA while he gets ready for bed” Kuno said.

 

“You honestly think I would? Brother, I'm a sweet and naïve young girl” she stammered and blushed.

 

“Goodnight Kodachi” Kuno said and wondered how many nights she'd spent ogling Ranma and the rest of the guy. He waited until she was gone and pulled out a remote, he aimed it at a painting and it slid open to reveal a large flat screen monitor. It showed a whole bunch of viewing boxes and he choose his favourite to enlarge. His eyes hungrily devoured the image of the young girl lying in bed; she wore only babydoll pajamas while allowed her long legs to show and displayed her mouth watering body to an advantage. She'd kicked her blankets off as it was a hot night and her place wasn't air conditioned. Her soft brown, shoulder-length was splayed on her pillow and her kissable lips, slightly parted in sleep as if she was showing him a more innocent side to herself that few had ever seen. “Such beauty, such grace. Sleep well my darling angel Nabiki” Kuno said and continued to watch his new love while she slept.

 

Kodachi was similarly as tuned in, but not to whom her brother had suspected. Tears ran down her face as she watched a happy Akane get into bed. Through the camera on the other side of their mirror, Kodachi watched while Ranma brushed his teeth and washed his face. He seemed to be fussing with his hair a bit and examining himself a lot. Kodachi watched curious when he exited the bathroom and with a smile, pulled off his robe to show his impressive naked body. Kodachi gasped when Akane's eyes narrowed with lust and she started to undress. Ranma dived into bed with her as she giggled.....and Kodachi shut off the monitor. Hot tears ran down her face and she wondered why she was punishing herself by watching her ex-love, “goodnight Ranma darling” she said mournfully as if at him funeral.

 

Mousse was shocked by the size of his room, all the furniture was opulent and the bed huge and soft. His meager wardrobe looked ridiculous hanging in the huge walk-in closet and the en suite bathroom would have suited the Venus De Milo with all the white marble in it. He got ready for bed and settled into the California king sized bed; it was like sleeping on a cloud. He tried to be happy that he now had a job and a place to stay, but could only think of Shampoo smiling and saying good bye as she got on the plane with her soon-to-be husband. “Goodnight Shampoo” he whispered before he drifted off to sleep and away from the pain in his heart.