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 Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:30 pm
-- In the city of Tokyo:
The city is known for being such a widely accepting place, and yet, when Luc Sumpter moved there, he felt completely out of place. Being a foreigner, he found himself to be extremely self conscious about his lack of Japanese ability. Even though he could get around with only bare basics, the boy still felt restricted in everything he did. Then, one day he met Ren Matsumoto, a bilingual. Ren was a bit of an interesting character, part of the popular crowd, but there seems to be something eating him inside. As his graduation date approaches, he finds the pressure of having to take over his father's company and marry into an arranged marriage too much to handle and has a night out with Aiden that changes everything.
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:56 pm
Name: Luc Sumpter
Age: 18 (Freshie!!)
Personality: Luc is very quiet and reserved around people he doesn't know, or in unfamilure places. He tries his best to blend into the crowd, but will also go out of his way to help someone in need. He is very caring and giving. When he knows a person, Luc is very talkitive and slightly perverted.
Bio: Luc was born and raised in France, the only child of his parents. His parents got a divorce when he was sixteen. He decided to live with his mother and moved with her to Japan, where she would have a higher paying job. He had never been close to his father after coming out of the closet, so even though staying with his mother would take him away from his friends, it was really his only option.
Fears:
Large crowded spaces
Bugs
Complete darkness and silence
Sexuality: Gay  
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:28 am
 Ren Matsumoto Name: Ren Matsumoto Age: 20 (will be turning 21 soon, will graduate in a year and a half) Personality: Ren, in regards to his home life, is rather reserved, not liking to share much about it. Outside of that realm, he's a fairly popular guy, very friendly, and yet, also a bit cautious for some reason. He is not at all business minded. Bio: Ren was born an only child, and because of this, he was born to take over his father's company one day. The problem, however, is that the boy has no desire to own a business. He wants the freedom to choose what he wants to choose, but he has to face the reality that is he has no choice at all in his life. He is to grow up, take business classes and learn to run his father's business before marrying a family friend's daughter Mizuki the year after he takes over the company. Fears: Rejection, Being "outed", actually living the life he father planned for him, being disowned Sexuality: In the closet bisexual
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:31 am
ζϑς Ϩϑɱρʈεɼ
Luc walked into the very large school, his backpack resting on his shoulders. He had a map of the school in one hand while the other had his schedule. He looked around, completely confused and decided to try and find his first class, glad he was an hour early. He had come the day before, when no one was in the school, but it seemed like everything had faded from his memory once he saw the school in action. He realized he was blocking the doorway, and slowly started to walk with the large crowd, trying to find the number he had circled on his map as his first class. As he walked he could already see some of the cliches. He had always though that college would be different from highschool, but he could see now that he was wrong. Also, the more he looked around, Luc could tell that he was pretty much the only one there with bright blue eyes and bleach blonde hair. In his looking around, Luc had forgotten to watch where he was going and ran into an obvious;y older male. He managed to look up at the Japanese man, and hastely moved out of his was. "S-sorry." He said softly.
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:35 pm
Ren Matsumoto It was the same thing every year... Come to the campus early, no one there, take the first class available for a business major, then bum around campus waiting for the next class. However, what Ren didn't expect this time was what just happened. Turning he let his eyes fall on the fair-haired boy. He was clearly new. There weren't many foreigners around here, so he supposed this was his opportunity to use his English. "It's okay," he spoke the words naturally as he let his eyes follow the kid. It was obvious by the way he was looking around, he was lost. I have time... "Are you lost?" his 'r' sound same off with a bit of weird sound since this wasn't his first language he was speaking in. Ren was a tall and slender built man. He didn't look like the typical college student as for one, he was AT the university every day, and two, he was wearing a suit. Most of the students didn't even get dressed in normal clothes to come to class, but it wasn't like he really had much of a choice. He had to go to his father's company directly after classes.
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:01 pm
ζϑς Ϩϑɱρʈεɼ
Luc could tell that, like him, the man wasn't use to speaking english, but did know it fluently. The blonde nodded slightly and shuffled the papers in his hands. "Umm, yeah. Could you point me in the direction of room 195?" He asked with a heavy french accent. Luc could help but notice that the man was wearing a suit while everyone else was wearing jeans, at most, some even in pajamas. He wondered if the man was a teacher instead of a student. He chewwed on his lip slightly and looked up into the mans dark brown eyes.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:45 pm
Ren Matsumoto "Un..." he nodded to other, "I'll show you," he smiled slightly at the other before introducing himself as they walked, "Oh, by the way, my name is Ren. I'm a Junior here. I am guessing you are new and not from around here based on your accent. French?" he asked with an arched brow, hoping he placed the accent correctly. The man remembered learning some french in school, but he never really used it, and thus forgot most of it, but he was pretty sure this is what a french person sounded like when they spoke English. As they moved through the crowded area of students calling to eachother, someone called Ren's name. "Matsumoto-sempai~" It was a petite Japanese girl who wasn't in a suit, but looked presentable rather than the rest. He running motion halted when she spotted the other, "Ima, chotto ji kan ga arimasu ka?" she asked respectfully in Japanese, her dark brown eyes falling on Luc. She couldn't help but stare. His hair was so blond and his eyes so blue. She had rarely ever seen anyone like that before. She herself was a petite girl, maybe five foot four in height. She had long brown hair, obviously tinted a bit lighter than her natural black color. She wore make-up and false lashes that made her eyes look bigger as she didn't have the luxury of having a natural double eyelid. "Ima wa chotto...." he replied, "Kono hito ha kurasu ga arundesukedo...""Aa, wakarimashita..." she then turned to Luc, "Nihongo de hanashimasu ka?" she asked, "Atashi no eigo to furansugo ha chotto warui desu kara..." She then closed her mouth awkwardly, waiting for a response. (Japanese translation of what she is saying to Luc "Do you speak Japanese? Because my English and French are a little bad...")
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:27 pm
ζϑς Ϩϑɱρʈεɼ
Luc smiled a little at how nice the man was and started to walk with him. He was slightly taken back when he heard the guy was a junior. "I'm Luc, a freshman, and yeah it's French." He said and gave a soft chuckle. He noticed a girl run up to Ren and listened to them talk. He tried his hardest to follow the conversation, but was lost after the first word. It finally clicked in his mind how out of place he was in this country. He realized the girl was talking to him and tried his hardest to understand, but he just didn't. It was obvious that he was confused and lost by the look on his face, no matter what language you spoke. He decided to guess and just shook his head. "No? I'm sorry. I really don't understand." He shifted uncomfortably just wanting to pull a hood over his face and work through these next four years quickly so he could go back to his safe, French home town. He looked up at Ren his bright blue eyes pleading for help, as he moved a hand up to chew on his thumb nail, one of his many nervous habits.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:11 pm
Ren Matsumoto "Mizuki-chan, kono hito wa nihongo wo chotto wakaranai yo... sorekara, chotto eigo to furansugo hanashitekudasai ne. kochirawa furansujin desu..." he explained to the girl before turning back to Luc. "I am sorry about that. Mizuki only really speaks Japanese well... We should just keep walking towards your class, no?" his voice was soft and gentle as he said this, still a bit of an accent as he spoke. "I am sorry I cannot speak french very well, but I hope my English will do...""Hai, wataseshimashita," she bowed slightly to the two of them, "Mata ne~" feeling the awkwardness of the situation, the girl left. "Oh, her name is Mizuki by the way. We have no each other since we were small children. Our parents are good friends..." of course he dropped the reality of the situation that was he was suppose to marry her after graduating and take over his father's company. As soon at Ren glanced back again at the other, he noticed the awkwardness, "Try not to worry so much about not speaking Japanese. You will pick some up living here and English can generally help. Are you taking Japanese classes here?" his tone was becoming smoother and less unnatural as he continued to speak in English. He didn't have to use it so much outside of work, so it took him a little while to get into a natural form of speaking.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:28 pm
ζϑς Ϩϑɱρʈεɼ
Luc tried follow what he was saying to the girl, and only managed to learn her name. He looked up at Ren and gave a faint smile, nodding. "Yeah I think so. And your fine with English. I've had to learn it since I was five so I'm pretty much fluent. I just can't kick the accent." He said and gave an awkward laugh. He heard the girl say something and then watched her leave. His attention was drawn back to the tall male and he smiled a little. "I actually could pick up her name. That's kinda cute." He said still very uncomfortable, but it was mainly at the thought that Ren would eventually have to go, leaving him alone and confused once again. "Okay, good to know." He said and then glanced down at his class list and looked for one on Japanese language. He found one and his eyes lit up. "Yeah I am. The first one's tomorrow and my mom said she'd get me a translation book soon, so if you see me again in like a week or so, my nose will be in that book." He said and laughed cutely. He ran a hand through his blonde hair, slowly growig mor comfortable around the tall attractive man.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:55 pm
Ren Matsumoto "Un, good," he replied to the comment on Japanese class an the book. "Maybe if I see you reading that I will talk to you in Japanese..." Of course he knew better than to come at him with natural Japanese, but still, he could help him a little bit... And just as he said that they were arriving at the building that had the class Luc was looking for in it. "Okay so this building is the core class building, for the most part. Most of your classes should be here. You can find what floor you are on based on the number. In this case, you are on the 19th floor in room number 195, meaning fifth room on 19th floor... If you are taking any art classes it will be in the short white building. For Japanese you will go to this building, but different floor,"Ren than reached into his pocket and pulled out a name card he had for work, "Here, I will give you my contact information if you need any more help. I always have my phone with me, so I will always respond to text at least... well, unless I am in a big meeting..." he really was a nice guy, it was a shame that he was already suppose to marry Mizuki.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:14 pm
ζϑς Ϩϑɱρʈεɼ
Luc laughed a little and rolled his eyes. "Yeah you do that. I'm sure it'll help." He said sarcastically and giggled more. He then looked at the building they had stopped at and listened to Ren. "Okay, thanks. You've been really helpful." He said and then watched the man pull out a buisness card. He took it and scanned the information. He looked up from the card when Ren mentioned a big meeting and gave a confused look. "A big meeting? Okay then." He said and rolled his eyes again. "Well thank you very much for all of your help, and I'll text you soon so that way you'll have my number." He said and smiled. He then pushed open the door and gave a small wave to Ren before walking into the building and going towards an elevator. He couldn't help but think about how hot Ren was, and sighed a bit, pretty sure he already didn't have a chance. He pulled his phone out of his pocket and punched in the cell number on the card as the elevator went to the 19th floor. 'Hey, it's Luc.' he texted the man and the got off the elevator, starting to look for room 195.
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:47 pm
Ren Matsumoto Yes he did say a big meeting, which explained his suit, but other than that he was being vague. Was it because he didn't want anyone to know about him being a future salary man? No, it wasn't anything like that. He just didn't want that to eat his life while he still had time to live it the way he wanted to. The truth of the matter was that Ren had no interest in business, especially his fathers, at all. He would have rather chosen his future rather than have it decided for him. To outsides it would seem extremely unfair, but in Japan, since he was the eldest son born into the family, well, he had no choice but to obey his father's wishes. There was more than just the business matter that bothered Ren. He also had an issue with his sexuality. His family and friends believed him to be straight, but in reality he was attracted to both genders and had actually made out with a boy before. This happened during his freshman year at University, and it was a secret well kept by him and the boy he made out with. It was nothing o the other involved but to Ren it was the rise of a whole new issue in his life, an issue that would never go away even if he were to marry Mizuki. Pushing all of that to the back of his mind Ren waved back, letting the boy vanish from his view. He's cute... the Japanese boy thought to himself before he stopped with a blank expression on his face. In his gut he felt he just did something terribly wrong. He hoped that side of him would never show its side again, and as he thought of this, he became calm. It had been two almost three years since his last encounter, there was no way acknowledging that the French boy is cute would make him lapse back into that. They would just be friends, nothing more.
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Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:54 pm
ζϑς Ϩϑɱρʈεɼ
Luc put his phone on vibrate and walked into the classroom which was basically a creative writing class, although it had a fancy name. When he walked into the room, he could see a few other people that weren't Japanese and went towrd an empty desk next to them. The teacher started to talk in Japanese while writing in English. He pulled out a note book and started to copy down what was on the board, since it was basically the important parts of what she was saying.
As Luc took notes, his mind wandered to the super attractive Ren. He found that tall Japanese man very interesting, but kinda vauge. Although Luc couldn't complain, they had just met. What did he expect? To get his whole life story? Unlikely to say the least. He couldn't help but wonder if the guy was straight. He doubted that he was gay, but then again why else would he help a complete stranger. Unless he's just a generally a nice guy. He thought to himself. He eventually pulled himself out of his thoughts and back to the notes that were now covered in small doodles.
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Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:31 pm
Ren Matsumoto "Hai hai~ wink " Ren texted back to the boy before adding the number to his contacts. Of course he didn't have much time left until he needed to be in class, and so he headed over to the business building. He would have two more classes before he had an hour gap, then work. Maybe he would get to see Luc again. These thoughts didn't linger long though as he was surrounded by friends, and his fiance. "Ren-kun," she practically tackled him with a hug snuggling against him as she rambled off questions about 'who was that guy?', 'What did he want?', 'Can we go on date sometime soon?'... It took a while for him to answer all the questions, but he worded it very carefully in his native language before continuing to his class. It was going to be a long day if she was going to keep doing that. Granted, if Luc was around she probably would put on her shy act again and stop clinging to his arm so tightly... One of these days she would bruise him. There was nothing else new about the day today. Classes were still boring and long, with nothing really to do. He knew most of the stuff he was learning as he had learned it from his father, so he could just easily skip, but he did still have a reputation to uphold... Once class was over the tall Japanese man headed to the cafeteria to do some work and eat something before going to work. Perhaps his mind was hopeful about seeing Luc again, and avoiding Mizuki, but knowing his luck it would end up opposite again.
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