Months passed by.
Everyone was able to successfully keep earning money and slowly pay off their debts.
The police were able to catch the person who delivered the anthrax to both of the clubs.
While he was interrogated he broke and informed the police on the person who had hired him. Thus adding more charges and jail time to Mr. X the prisoner.
Nothing major happened to the group friends during those months.
The season slowly changed from one to another until it was winter.
During this time Pretty boy, Motoki, and Rinji were able to pay off their debts. While they looked for a new job they continued working as a host for the club to save up enough money so that they could move out and pay for an apartment.
Now that their debt had been paid off they had all decided to leave the club at the same time.
So a farewell party was going to be hosted for them in the club with all the hosts and hostesses participating. Along with a few guests of those who would be allowed to invite someone to the event.
The club would not be open for that day in order to host the farewell party.
Some of the special guests who were invited to the party were Misa and Kana.
The party would be starting soon. Yuuto and the other host had spent over an hour setting up the place, making sure it was all set for the party.
Yuuto had been in charge of making sure everything was done correctly.
The reason why? He was now rank #1 in the host rankings. He was earning far more than when he started as a host. Even with the large amount of money he was making, there was still a good amount of debt that still needing to be paid off, but now it was going away faster.
They had locked the three honored guests in one of the rooms, where they had to wait until the preparations were ready.
Yuuto did one more check to see if everything was ready and made sure that everyone had arrived to start the party.
Upon confirming everything was in order, he left the main room and started walking to the locked room holding Pretty boy, Motoki, and Rinji.
When he reached the door he unlocked and opened the door.
“Everyone is waiting on you guys,” said Yuuto.
“Man, this is more nerve-wracking then working as a host,” said Rinji.
“Just man up and push through,” said Pretty boy.
“I hope there is some good food at the party,” said Motoki nervously.
The TV they had been watching was turned off and they all exited the room and walked to the main club room.
When they entered the room, everyone who had gathered under a banner that had farewell written on it, used their party poppers while shouting, “Good Job!” together.
The Old man walked forward a few steps from the crowd and spoke.
“Now that the honored guests have arrived we can start the party. Bring out the drinks for the toast.”
Waiters brought out trays full of glasses filled with wine and handed them out to each of the guests.
When everyone had a drink, the Old man raised his glass and said, “Here’s to some fine young men. May they be successful with their new life and the jobs they have chosen to pursue.”
The crowd of people gave a shout of agreement and everyone took a drink.
A few more toasts were given. When the last one was finished the Old man spoke up.
“With that, the party is now officially started. Feel free to mingle and have fun for now. Later there will be a few contests and other fun things to do. We will announce when they will begin. So until then let’s all have fun.”
Yuuto tried to walk over to the three to congratulate his close friends but a large crowd had already surrounded them.
Yuuto noticed Dr. Doi sitting at the bar drinking alone so he decided to go over and greet him.
“Hello, Dr. Doi are you having fun?” asked Yuuto.
“Oh if it isn’t, Yuuto. I haven’t seen you in a while. Last time was after the anthrax scare wasn’t it?” questioned Dr. Doi.
Yuuto nodded.
“So what are you doing here all alone?” asked Yuuto.
“I was thinking about the last experiment I did and was wondering if I had cut open the specimen the right way and put its innards back in the right spots before I sewed it back up. I guess since it’s not dead yet I must have cured it,” replied Dr. Doi, who went back to ignoring Yuuto, and stared off into the distance thinking of whatever mad scientist thought of.
“Okay nice talking to you too,” said Yuuto as he turned around and walked away.
After looking around the room, he found Niko who was talking to Misa and Kana. He walked over to them.
“Oh no look what the cat dragged in,” joked Kana as she noticed Yuuto approaching them.
Yuuto smiled at her and shot back at her by saying “Well your tongue is as sharp as ever Kana.”
“So when are you going to be having your own farewell party?” asked Misa.
“Not for some time. I still have a large amount to pay off, but it will be paid off. I am grateful for the opportunity that was given to me. Now I just have to stay at the #1 spot and I will be able to pay it off far quicker then I ever thought would be possible,” Yuuto said with determination.
“Oh? Am I hearing someone pleading with us to keep coming to the club so he doesn’t fall to last place? You’re really lusting after us that much? You shouldn’t do that in front of Niko you never know what might happen,” said Kana with a mischievous smile on her face.
Yuuto quickly looked over at Niko and before he could say anything he got kicked in the shin.
She gave off a ‘Hmph’ while her eyes stared daggers at him.
“Why do you always have to do that? Anyways you know I have to get a lot of people to have me as their host in order to pay off the debt. You know that you’re the only one for me Niko,” said Yuuto.
This caused Niko to blush and kick Yuuto in the shin again but lighter this time.
“Don’t say such things in front of others. Jeez that’s so embarrassing, erase that from your memory you two,” said Niko.
“Nope I’m saving it in the ‘Always keep’ memory section,” replied Kana.
They continued to talk and joke around for a few hours until the old man announced that one of the events would start soon.
It turned out that the event was a couple’s karaoke singing contest.
Niko urged Yuuto to join the contest with her. He tried to refuse her but she insisted quite strongly so he was forced to join the contest or his life would be in danger.
The reason he didn’t want to sing was that he had a dark secret about singing. It was very dark and very much a secret.
The contest started. There were many applauses after each couple finished their song.
When it was Yuuto and Niko’s turn to sing, Niko picked a love song that was ranked as an overall easy song to sing.
After they had finished singing the whole crowd was stunned to silence, they all had awkward expressions frozen on their faces.
Yes, he was so good at singing that people would freeze from how awesome he was.
In the dead silence, they quietly returned to their seats, to let the other couples sing their songs.
When the last couple finished it was time for everyone to vote on the best singers.
Yuuto looked at the results and felt that there was something wrong with it since he and Niko were ranked dead last with only 1 vote.
“Sorry man but you suck at singing,” said Pretty boy after he saw the confusion on Yuuto’s face.
“What? I thought I was a good singer. Every time I sang for someone, they would always be stunned at how great it was,” said Yuuto.
“No, I can assure you it wasn’t from how good you were,” said Motoki while laughing between bites of food.
“You’re hopeless, but I guess that’s one of your charms,” said Niko with a weird smile on her face.
“Uh… yeah. Thanks for the compliment I guess,” said the now embarrassed Yuuto.
They spent a few more hours hanging out until the old man announced the next event.
“Everyone, the three guests of honor will be over here. You can get your picture taken with them if you want.”
Yuuto walked over to them and got into the line that was forming and waited to get his picture taken with all three of them.
After everyone finished taking pictures, the next even started.
The tables and chairs were pushed to the side making for a large dance floor.
Yuuto was dragged out onto the makeshift dance floor by Kana who danced with him to several upbeat songs. When she grew tired they both returned to one of the tables to rest.
As soon as Yuuto sat down, slow music started to play and Niko grabbed onto his arm and began to drag him to the dance floor.
Before he could complain about needing some rest Niko interrupted, “This music is just right for couple dancing. Let’s go.”
He followed her and began to do a slow waltz with her. While dancing he noticed Misa was dancing with Pretty boy. Motoki and Rinji were both dancing with people he didn’t know.
Yuuto’s face was forcefully turned back to Niko.
“Keep your focus on me for the dance won’t you?” demanded Niko.
Yuuto smiled at her and kissed her on the lips instantly silencing the shy Niko for just a moment.
“Wh-what do you think you’re doing in front of others,” stuttered Niko.
“Just showing my love for you,” replied Yuuto confidently as he drew her closer to him.
“You dummy,” Niko said in a low mutter resting her head on his shoulder as they slowly danced.
A few hours later, the party was nearing its end.
“Everyone thanks for joining us for this party. All that is left are the final farewell speeches and advice given to the new hosts by the ones leaving and then I will also give some advice to the ones leaving,” said the Old man.
After everyone had given their final good luck and goodbye speeches, Pretty boy picked up the microphone.
“My advice to all you new hosts who will be taking over for us hosts that are leaving is this. Those who succeed at being a host are those who have a clear set goal. Figure out what yours is and work towards it with all your might,” said Pretty boy before passing the microphone to Motoki.
“In order to succeed, you need to get a lot of sleep and eat lots of good food. You will also need to keep in good shape so don’t slack off with your exercises,” said Motoki and then he passed the microphone to Rinji.
“My advice is you need to make some friends that you can enjoy your time off with, it will make your life a lot more fun and easier to get from day to day,” said Rinji quickly before handing the microphone back to the Old man.
“The advice I have for the three of you is quite simple. Don’t let yourselves get caught by any vices that would see you back here in debt. You have a second chance free from debt, don’t waste it.
Now that concludes the main party. There is an after-party that will last until the morning for those who wish to stay otherwise you’re all allowed to go or stay as you please,” said the old man.
Yuuto walked over to Niko who was saying goodbye to Misa and Kana who both had decided to leave as it was getting late and they had to work in the morning.
After they two girls left along with a large majority of the other people who had come to the farewell party Yuuto asked, “Do you want to stay for the after-party or do you want to go to your room?”
“How about we go to my place and watch a movie?” she asked questioningly.
“Sure, that sounds great,” Yuuto agreed.
Yuuto shook the three stooges’ hands and wished them luck as he and Niko left the room.
He followed Niko to her small living room and sat down on her couch and waited for her to pick out a movie to watch.
He didn’t know what movie it was as he fell asleep a few minutes into it.
Niko sighed as she looked at Yuuto sleeping next to her and said, “What am I going to do with you? You’re such a hopeless man.”
She grabbed a blanket and let his head fall down onto her lap, giving him a lap pillow.
Niko pulled the blanket over both of them and drifted off to sleep as well.
