"I am fascinated by the entire species," she said, taking the hint that her sister wanted to be alone. She was ready to go to her room, meaning Aiko's time was up. She stood out of her seat and walked towards the door. 

"For the sake of peace, at least think about getting to know him. You're shooting him down too fast, baby sister." With that, Aiko asked the maid to prepare her a bath and left the room. 

****

"For a friend, you are more often against me than for me," Ichiro muttered, rubbing his head. "You realize I can make you do whatever I want. You've seen it done. I can do it now. But you're my friend. Have been since birth. I would prefer you willingly support me." 

The car came to a stop, and Kai let himself out. He walked himself to the door and into the palace. One of the maids stood by the door, grinning at him as he walked him. Most of the maids around the house fancied him. 

"Little angel, would you please send word to the kitchen to have dinner ready? I'm starving," he said, touching her chin. The girl nearly fainted. Ichiro let her go and she nearly fell over herself running to the kitchen. 

Ichiro knew how he would win the princess's attention. He would make her jealous.