Eighteenth Designation

[just_a_commoner]

This can't be happening. This can't be happening... Not yet. Please not yet.

Everyone always thinks it's going to happen in their lifetimes... but who ever actually thinks that they're going to be right?

Well... Whatever happens, happens, I guess. There's still a lot that I would like to do but... If this is the end, I'd rather die with dignity making others comfortable than die cowering under a rock somewhere.

So with or without the other hosts, I will ensure that the Host Club stays open to those who need a place to come and find peace with his or her fellow man, and those who need a friend to hold their hands.

I am the Host, Fujioka Haruhi, at your service.

Comments

[just_a_commoner]

Your mother couldn't have made strong decisions...?

[growinmushrooms]

She was very good at them!

[growinmushrooms]

But, my mother's decisions were unable to influence my father's family.

[just_a_commoner]

And... you think that if she were a man, she would have been able to?

[growinmushrooms]

That... that isn't what I mean at all!

[just_a_commoner]

I guess with a family as traditional as yours, it wouldn't have done any good if she were a man anyway. In fact, that may have made it worse.

It's kind of strange once you think about it, isn't it?

But I don't really think of it in terms like that. People like who they like. Attraction to another person is just... something natural. Not something that they can really help.

[growinmushrooms]

Ahhh... that's true...

I always wished for a father who would inform his family of his strong decisions so that the family could stay together.

That's why I want to be that kind of Father for the Host Club!

[just_a_commoner]

And you are, Tamaki.

You've been an amazing leader for the club and...

[just_a_commoner]

I just...

[just_a_commoner]

I'm sorry....

I'm not that good at this kind of thing.

[growinmushrooms]

Is Haruhi all right?

[just_a_commoner]

I just...

I'm just scared, is all.I'm sorry... this isn't about me

[growinmushrooms]

Maybe... things will be a little easier... since we can be scared together.

[just_a_commoner]

Yeah... I think that'll make it easier.

Thank you.

[growinmushrooms]

Since Haruhi was gracious enough to be my Host... may I be hers as well?

[just_a_commoner]

Well... I never did get to be a customer... it'd be kinda nice to see what all the fuss over you is about.

I'd like that.

[growinmushrooms]

Ah! That's a relief to hear!

Some sit on the couch, then, Haruhi-hime. Tell me what your fondest memories of the Host Club are.

[just_a_commoner]

My fondest memories...? It's hard to say, but...

I think I have good memories for almost everyone individually... but even if it was kind of an ordeal, I really did like having the club over to my apartment that one time...

[growinmushrooms]

[growinmushrooms]

Haruhi's hospitality was excellent. Ah, and it was very nice to meet Haruhi's father and to pay my respects. No matter how small the apartment may have been, it was very full of love.

[just_a_commoner]

1/2

It's not... that small.

[just_a_commoner]

But... I think for you, Sempai, my favorite memory might have to be you showing Shiro-kun the piano.

It was the first time I heard you play.

[growinmushrooms]

Was Haruhi very charmed by the sudden revelation of music?

[just_a_commoner]

Well it was very surprising. I always thought it was like.. a stereotype that all rich kids had to learn an instrument or something.

But to actually see you do it because you were passionate about it... I don't know. It was very striking.

[growinmushrooms]

Possessing elegant adornments is a duty owed by every individual who has both a noble line and a noble soul, it's true. However, in this case...