Kyou Ikuyo sat on the couch emailing her pen pal. She liked talking to him, it was the small pleasure of being able to talk to someone without looking at them. Kyou sighed looking out the Living room window of her recent bosses house. Tomorrow she would receive the results from her audition tape. Kaa-san had suggested sending in a tape. It been easier than going in and dancing in front people. Kyou jumped when she heard her phone chime, he had replied to her message; Do you want to know my name? She had never asked his name but she didn't want to find out who he was! If she knew it would ruin everything!

"Chin-aehaneun Kuyo", a voice called.

"Joesonghabnida Oppa", Kyou giggled.

She had forgot she'd gone to him to get the money he'd promised her. She needed to move out of her parents house. Kyou was twenty years old and still living with her parents. She watched as the forty year old man danced into the room with a smile. Kyou had charged him a hefty price for her services last night. She had played the role of his mistress like the good actress she was.

"I'll pay you half now and the other half after"

"Ajushi, the deal was to pretend and I did", Kyou replied coldly.

"Chin-aehaneun Kuyo! W-what's wrong?"

"Ajushi, I did the job now pay me", Kyou glared.

"But...you..."

"Didn't your friend tell you? I thought he recommended me", Kyou laughed coldly, "I'm one heck of an actress"

"Chin-aehaneun Kuyo!", he cried in frustration.

"Ha! You can't even remember my name can you? Why do you think I accepted your invitation tonight?"

"Nani?"

"Do you remember a girl by the name...Bomi?"

Kyou had ultimately come to this man to look for her best friend Bomi. She found out last night that he had her disposed of. Bomi was like Kyou born into unfortunate circumstances which normally led to joining a gang. However Bomi was merely a pretty face, she couldn't do much else. Kyou was a different story. Otou-san had taught her to fight in middle school while Bomi focused on dating.

"Eh?"

"She was a dear friend of mine"

"You're gonna kill me aren't you?", he hung his head.

"Why should I? My hands are stained from last night"

"But you looked at me with such...you couldn't have..."

"The police will be here in twenty minutes, Ajushi", Kyou turned, "Tell them about Bomi or I'll tell your wife"

Kyou slid off the couch as the man collapsed to the floor in broken sobs. She had done it again but this time she wasn't afraid. She was use to deceiving men by now. Bomi's parents would have closure and that's what she cared about. Bomi was so kind to Kyou when they met so this was the least she could do for her close and only friend. She left the warehouse with that thought clinging to her. The police came whirling down the street quicker than Kyou had expected! She wanted to bolt but she remembered the lesson her father had taught her. 'Walk as if you have nothing to hide and everyone will see' She had always clung to her father's wisdom at times like this.

"Oi! Miss", someone calls out.

"Hmm?"

"You dropped your phone"

She smiled as the officer handed her phone to her. Kyou smiled noticing the email from her male friend. She started walking home as she opened it; My name's Jung. She smiled looking at these characters, it suited him. It sounded gentle just like him. She typed back; It suits you. Kyou wasn't surprised when he replied quickly; Arigatou. Will you tell me yours? Kyou bit her bottom lip as sent a reply; Why? Kyou froze as she heard her phone chime. She held her breathe as she opened the message. It read: I want to know if your name is as cute as you. Me cute? She felt her fingers type in Kyou but she stopped herself from putting in surname. The first name was enough right? She closed her eyes as she sent it. Maybe this would ruin things, maybe he won't talk to her ever again. Kyou looked up at the night sky, Bomi was avenged and she might be able to use one of the talents she gained from her less than credible employers. She froze once more when she heard her phone chime. The message was: I was right.

"Aish! Jung-ah!", Kyou laughed.

Kyou barely noticed when he sent another message; When will your result be announced? She scoffed, if I knew that then I'd feel a lot better. Kyou sighed as she saw Kaa-san standing in the front yard with a man. Another cop probably trying to place her a crime scene. She might have had various connections but the man tonight was her last connection to that life. She wanted to start a new life and her singing would help that happen.

"Kyu-Kyo! There you are! I heard the sirens and-"

"I'm done with that now"

"Huh?"

"I got out"

Kyou laughed as Kaa-san wrapped her arms around crying happily into her daughter's shoulder. She noticed the man come out into the open allowing her to see his features. He was far from ordinary but hardly ikemen! He was stuck in the middle somewhere but he had to be at least thirty.

"Ah, gomen! Kyu-Kyo this is Kouto-san"

"Kobanwa Kouto-san"

"I'm here to inform you of your audition results"

"We just mailed it off a few days ago though"

"You have immense talent Ikuyo-san"

"Kyou is fine"

"Please do tell me of your exploits", Kouto glares.

"Kyu-Kyo", Kaa-san gasps.

"I gained my talent singing for some...well bad people for lack of a better word"

"Omoshiroi, then we have to change your appearance before you come to the studio tomorrow"

"We'll have her ready Kouto-san"

"Oh, your name is now Kyoko"

"Huh?"

"If you do have connection to Japan's under belly then it's better to have a new identity isn't it?"

"...Hai"

Kaa-san pulled Kyou inside to celebrate leaving Kouto standing outside. She had a feeling he wouldn't stay long. Kaa-san danced around celebrating while Kyou merely smiled at her mother. She didn't want to let her worry show through. Kyou felt something was off about Kouto. No one would accept an employee if they had her background but he had just like that.

"Kyu-Kyo, you should message your friend"

"Kaa-san?"

"His words always bring a smile to your face"

"Kaa-san!"

"You remember, Otou-san's words"

"Hai"

" 'Kyu-Kyo's is like a diamond when she smiles' "

Kyou blushed as she thought about her deceased father's remarks. He was a great swindler but an even better father. He had died on the job. Kyou decided to take his place and swindle using everything he had taught her. She became legendary. Kyou pulled herself back to the present and messaged Jung; I just got a visit from the agency. I made it. Kaa-san continued celebrating on her own. Jung quickly replied; Congrads Kyou-chan. I hope to see you perform soon. Kyou smiled; Arigatou Jung-san.

"There it is!", Kaa-san laughed.

"Kaa-san!"