THE UGLY TRUTH

by sakurablossoms18

Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat, the great Yoshiki Nakamura does.

Summary:

Every person has his/her own flaws. It may be a sign of weakness and a target of hatred for others that is why hiding is the best solution. In here, you would get a glimpse of their true persona's: the ugly truth. This is a fiveshot of the five imposrtant characters in the series: Kyoko, Ren, Kuu and Juli, Yashiro and Shotaro.

Naivety

Describe Mogami Kyoko in one word.

Takenori Sawara, head of Talent Section, LME

Scary

"That girl is huge ball of darkness molded into a shape of human! I can still remember her 'persuasion' just to join in the audition! She tormented me for three freaking days! Uggh, I still get nightmares thinking about it. However, depite that, that girl is something else. She is very dedicated and enthusiastic about her work. I can just pray to heavens that she would notice THAT person. But considering her personality? It may be a wish upon a star."

Lory Takarada, president, LME

Box

"Despite losing the most important thing that an actress should possess, Mogami-kun is like a box. She is like a vessel who is always willing to take up all that is thrown to her without spilling things out. She has a good hold of herself and is ready to learn anytime.

Sawara-kun is most definitely correct of Mogami-kun being something else. That girl holds something within her that cannot be found on any other person. I believe that when she regains the most important feeling that she lost, she will shine like a bright star. A star that will never fade, just like HIS."

Kotonami Kanae, Love Me Member #2, LME

Stupid

"Mo! That girl is really irritating! She would not even consider the place, time, and people around her; she would jump on me everytime we see each other and yell "MOKO-SAN!" without inhibitions! How stupid is that anyway?

I hate to admit it, but she is my first friend and my bestfriend. I may be cool and somewhat cold at her outside but inside, I really love my fellow in pink. This cursed pink outfit is what made us closer to each other. She is a rival that I may never have the heart to hate.

She is also the stupid one who never notice the obvious affection of another stupid person. Her so called 'senpai' who is much stupider than her."

Yashiro Yukihito, Tsuruga Ren's manager, LME

Special

"When I first met Kyoko-chan, I thought that she is nothing but a mere newbie who would also join the 'Tsuruga Ren Fansclub'. I expected her to swoon in front of him (especially when his princess-carried her during the Ring Doh shoot) and be entranced by his gentlemanly smiles.

I was proven wrong. Kyoko-chan did not join the TRF. She never swooned in front of him and she was never entranced by his smiles (it has the opposite effect apparently). She became my ward's favorite 'kouhai' and the first one to break the walls of the perfect Tsuruga Ren.

She is someone special, she has this 'something' that every persn may possess. She has the power to will the other change around her. But she is oblivious of this it seems. Especially HIS intentions cannot cross her at all. Poor Ren."

Amamiya Chiori, Love Me Member #3, LME

Butterfly

"The butterfly is a creature that came from a creepy crawling creature, into a something dazzling and awe-inspiring creature. Just like Kyoko-san.

I dreamt of someone who can be a butterfly, an ever-changing creature that sheds off its former wings and bears another. A person who never let the chains of the past control her life, because life is not a mere routine. It always changes, just as a person undergoes one.

Kyoko-san is what I hoped to be as a person and most especially, as an actress. The ever-changing butterfly, the creature with many faces."

Takarada Maria, granddaughter of President Takarada

Mother

"Onee-chan is my ideal figure of how a mother should be. Of course, I love my mama but I was still very young when she died so I do not remember her that much. But when I try to think of her, I can picture Onee-chan being her.

She is my friend, my onee-chan, and my mother. But sometimes, I wonder if she is also my love rival? I caught Ren-sama at least throwing her those lovesick looks quite a long time ago."

Reino, lead singer, Vie Ghoul (Beagle to Kyoko)

Mystery

"That girl is a mystery. Her apparitions are definitely the most powerful and vengeful that I have ever encountered. Any ordinary girl is supposed to be free of such minions. But this girl is an exeption. I would like her to be my girl but a lion bares its fangs to me.

Tsuruga Ren is not someone to mess with. As much as I like Kyoko to be mine, I still love my life. I don't want to die. That guy can be the end of my life if I tread the path of making Kyoko 's better to back off while he is still tame."

Hizuri Kuu formerly known as Hozo Shuuhei, actor and a doting father, former member of LME and currently a Hollywood star

Son

"My second Kuon is a bit eccentric and a fascinating lady. When she was assigned to "take care" of me, I already put my heart into making her hate me, even if it is hard for me. I heard from Boss that this particular lady is someone special to my Kuon (Ren). I was shocked. How come a girl as plain as this managed to catch the attention of my dearest son? I'm glad I saw the reason for myself.

She is someone who dedicates her life in accomplishing whatever task is given to her, a raw talent that needs to be polished, and a charm that can shine and make others recognize on their own her hidden brilliance. I am proud to call her my son and Juli seems to have taken a liking on her. I wonder if I can have her as my official son? "

Adoption maybe?

RING...

"Hello? Kuon? How-

"Don't you dare! I would never come home again if you adopt her!"

"Eh! Why? Kuon? Hello? KUON!"

Hizuri Juliela formerly known as Julie Swan, actress, model, fashion designer

Canvas

"Kuu ranted and ranted about his new son, Kuon when he came back from Japan, bringing Kuon's video. I remained quiet as he told me the story behind her. I never expected Kuu to be bamboozled by this lady. From what I heard from my husband, it seems that my Kuon and Boss was charmed by her too.

I saw her on a picture sent to me by the Boss. How come a plain girl like her was able to capture the interest of someone as critical as Kuu and Boss? Then the answer came to me like a wave. Her picture as Mio, as the killer angel, as Kitagawa Natsu, and as Setsuka Heel.

I am sure that whoever is asked will not be able to find out that Mogami Kyoko is in those pictures. The girl is like a canvas, any color placed on her would not be the same. She is gradually changing on every roles that she assume. And before I knew it, I was fascinated by her too."

Fuwa Shotaro "Fuwa Sho", singer, Akatoki Agency

Mine

She is mine and no else's. Not that baka Tsuruga, that bastard Beagle or that Kimagure Rock dude (Ishibashi Hikaru).

She loves me and she would eventually come back to me. That bastard Tsuruga is just someone whom she will use to get back and rob her way to the top. The place where I am.

Hizuri Kuon "Tsuruga Ren/ Corn", actor, model, LME

Naive

Despite all of the positive comments of the people around her, she remains clueless. All of us tells her that she is a good actress, she would vehemently deny it and try to praise some other random actress just to change the topic.

If a person would compliment her work, I would get the credit of it since my "superior acting skills" aided her and nurtured her for what she is.

If one would refer to her as beautiful, the make up artists, the wardrobe people and the hairstylist gets the credit. It was due to their hard work that they got the 'plain' her to become so beautiful and transform her like Cinderella.

If a director would compliment her for her realistic acting, the co-star would be the one to be complimented because he/she is a professional.

If some random passer-by recognize her and ask for her autograph, she would stand so shy and embarassed that that passer-by would assume that it was not the actress he/she knew. She would insist that her bestfriend, Moko-san is ten times greater actress than her, a newbie with mere two villain roles has.

There is a huge difference between being humble and being so naive. Mogami Kyoko is treading dangerously in between.

No matter how many compliments and praises she received, it seems that it is not enough for her to believe what a great person she is. No amount of prodding and persuasion can make her take in and welcome with open arms the good opportunities passed on her.

My troubles do not end there. Because the Love Member #1, is completely oblivious of my feelings for her. The me who is her most respected senpai. My curse.

This is my first attempt in writing a Skip Beat fic.

Reviews would be gladly appreciated.

~blossom-chan