((Laptop time yesss))

The week came and went, and the students of Ouran Academy were awash with chatter about the upcoming ball. Both girls and boys were allowed and encouraged to attend - partners certainly weren't frowned upon. The Host Club themselves were busy with arrangements during the seven days, and were pleased to see their work come to fruition. It wasn't manual labour, of course - but managing a project had its own stresses! 

Tamaki reflected upon this as he got dressed, straightening his bright red tie that meant he was a Host (at least, for this event). He was wearing a suit of royal blue that brought out the colour of his eyes. Pleased with his appearance, he spared no time in heading to his limousine and setting off. Ouran Academy was decorated with wreaths of flowers, rose arches, an artificial stream, and there seemed to be more birds than usual at this time of night... He stepped into the lights that had been set up, sighing happily as he strolled into the ballroom. The Hosts would be the first to arrive - no Host would allow their guests to be there first!

As an hour ticked by, the entire Host Club arrived and so did their guests. They mingled amongst the students of Ouran Academy - but stood out, due to the red ties they all sported.

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Mimori spent the week debating over whether or not to attend the Spring Ball that Friday. On one hand, she was pretty sure that some members of the Host Club didn't like her and she'd also managed to embarrass herself in front of them. On the other, she wanted to dance, and Kaoru had been kind. Eventually one side won her over, and on Friday night, she dressed herself in a dress of dark green. It was a colour of spring, and it suited her colouring.

She arrived at the ball shortly after opening time, breathing in the fresh scent of flowers and running water. That river certainly hadn't been there before. Taking in the sights with wide eyes, she finally came to the ballroom. Here goes. She pushed open the doors to a beautiful scene of colours, heads of boys and girls, and the music of a live orchestra. 

"Wow," she breathed.