**DISCLAIMER** I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING TO DO WITH SKIP BEAT! ALL RIGHTS GO TO YOSHIKA NAKAMURA AND OTHERS WHO HELPED PRODUCE IT AND ALL
**Authors Note**
Heeeellooo! XD I have returned with yet another story for all you skip beat fans! I hve not read the manga so I onl know as far as the anime goes to so I hope you forgive any errors but above all else ENJOY AND REVIEW!
P.s. This is dedicated to Kurisutori618,my nee-chan ^_^ Not only was it her that introduced me to both anime and Skip Beat, but it was her idea that was the basis for this fanfic! This Fanfic is not just mine, it's hers as well! So ARIGATO NEE-CHAN! ^_^
P.s.s. I am aware that Ren and Kuon are the same person, which is where the trouble starts because how can Kyoko's Co-star be Kuon when Ren is :P U'll just have tro find out. Also i apologize for the misake i made earlier of calling Moko, Mo. It uh, has been a very long time since I've seen the anime. ahaha ^.^' but I have corrected that mistake , as embarrasing as it was XD
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The sun shone down on the large corporal LME building, a beacon for the shining stars of tomorrow-and their managers. Managers who work hard day and night to get their fresh talents to the very top of the entertainment business. Talents like Ren Tsuruga, LME's top actor and every girls dream guy. In one particular office sits Sawara, a happily married, middle aged man, well dressed with a crisp clean white top, black khaki's and short , combed back black hair. He is just one of the managers working at LME. He just finished a very important phone call, and put it back on the receiver before slouching back in his chair at his desk. He sighed, resting his hands behind his head. He leant forward and pressed the intercom bottom. A way of instant communication to the receptionists at the front desks several stories below.
"Please send Kyoko to my office immediately"
"Yes Mr Sawara" The professional yet friendly voice of the young receptionists came through clear on his side. "Oh, I see her right now actually. Kyoko! Over here!" Sawara could imagine the receptionist waving her over. "Kyoko, Mr Sawara wants to see you. I think you have another job" she said with a hint of excitement. Sawara swallowed a lump. How many times had he told her NOT to tell Kyoko WHY she was called to his office.
"WHAT!" screamed an ecstatic, excited voice. It was Kyoko's alright. There was NO mistaking that girl's enthusiasm. "REALLY! I'LL BE RIGHT THERE MR SAWARA!"
"N-no WAIT! PLEASE DON'T RUN INTO MY-!" The door swung open with a scary amount of force that shook the room and Mr Sawara fell completely back on his chair. "office" he muttered, finishing his sentence. It was for that very reason he preferred to have Kyoko in the office before he told her she had a job. He peered over the desk cautiously. Sure enough, she was standing at the door, disheveled and out of breath wearing her pink, jumpsuit Love-Me uniform. Her stylishly short, light auburn hair was even messier than usual. It took a mere 3 seconds to reach his office. A new record.
"Please Kyoko, before you do anything else, take a seat" he said resting his head on his desk exasperatedly. Kyoko finally got her breath back and did as he said. He picked up his chair and fixed himself up before taking a seat and sighing. She was wearing her pink jump suit Love-Me uniform. She sat across from him, perfectly still, and perfectly focused. You could always tell when she was. She'd have this particular frown that said two things. 'I will do my best and nothing but my best' and 'KILL SHOTARO!' He leant his elbows on his desk with his hands together in front of his mouth.
"I just had a call Kyoko from a fresh director, looking for his first big break and she thinks you can help her-" "And pause for effect" he thought "by playing the leading lady" He looked down at his desk, then back at Kyoko who eyes were literally shimmering. She was about to cry from happiness. Her, Kyoko Mogami was getting ANOTHER big role! "If I keep going at this rate, I'll be a star in no time!" Sawara could literally see the sparkling aura surrounding her. "I'll be able to buy all those cosmetics and beautiful dresses-and CRUSH SHOTARO!" Her head started swimming with images of Shotaro worshipping her, begging her to forgive him. And just like that, her aura turned dark and scary. Sawara would never stop being grateful that he was not this girls target for revenge. She was nothing if not scary, as well as sweet and compassionate. She's indefinable!
"Kyoko please, focus" Kyoko snapped out of her lovely, Shotaro crushing daydream and Sawara had her full attention again.
"You'll be working along side a relatively new actor with a lot of promise like you. Kyoko, you know how the industry works. The brightest star gets noticed, so use this opportunity to shine your brightest and outshine all the others"
"Yes sir!" She saluted.
"Good. The director wants to meet all the actors in half hour just for everyone to get to know each other, run over the script etc. It's quite a long way away so your gonna need a ride. It is VITAL you get there. Your performance off screen is just as important as your performance on screen" Kyoko stopped silent for a second.
"But, I don't have a car. Uh…Mr Sawara…could you drive me there?"
"I'm sorry Kyoko, but I have a full schedule today. You'll have to ask someone else. "It's fine Kyoko, you'll find someone to give you a ride. Not everyone can be busy" she thought trying to convince herself. Kyoko stood up abruptly and bowed respectfully.
"That's ok Mr Sawara. Thank you very much!" Kyoko turned and ran out the door.
"Moko!. Moko should be able to help me. I have to find her fast" Kyoko ran through the corridors, skidding to multiple stops to ask people of they had see Moko, but everybody denied seeing her. Kyoko kept running till she reached the front desks.
"Quick! I need to know if Moko came in today! Is she still here?" she asked the two receptionists.
"Uh, give us a second and we'll check" one said nervously. The keyboard went clack continuously as the receptionist promptly pulled up the log in records for today.
"I'm sorry Kyoko, it doesn't seem like she checked in today"
"WHAT!" she yelled gob smacked. She turned and slid down against the desk till she was leaning against it on the ground.
"Moko, where are you?" she cried theatrically. Suddenly something fell out of her pocket. It was her cell phone. Of course! She could always call Moko. Kyoko picked up the cell phone grinning happily. Hope had been restored! She speed dialed Moko's number and waited anxiously as her cell phone continued to ring.
"Hello Kyoko. What do you want?" asked an unenthusiastic female voice.
"I just a got another job Mo isn't that awesome!"
"Wow! Good for you Kyoko. Now…why is it you're calling again?" Moko coughed unexpectedly
"Huh? Oh right! The directors having all the cast meet in half an hour and I need a ride. Could you take me Moko? Please? Pleeeeaase!"
"Sorry Kyoko. I'm sick. Doctor says I need a day at home. I'm sure someone else can drive you there"
"What! Mo you're sick! Are you ok! Do you have a fever! Make sure you keep warm! A-and drink lots of fluids!" "Waaaah! Moko's sick! She's not feeling well! Poor Moko!"
"KYOKO!" yelled Moko on the other line. She suddenly broke into a small coughing fit. "Kyoko don't worry bout me, I'll be fine by tomorrow! Sheesh. But you don't have much time so stop talking and FIND YOURSELF A RIDE ALREADY!" Kyoko held her phone away from her ear, stunned into silence for a moment.
"Y-your right" she chuckled sheepishly. "Sorry Moko. You get some rest now. I'm gonna keep looking. Bye!" With that Kyoko hung up and sighed. She slid down the desk again and slouched. Now who would take her! Kyoko started giving up hope again when a certain smart, elegant looking man with long, brown parted fringe and glasses walked into the lobby.
"YASHIRO!" Kyoko exclaimed loudly. She was immediately on her feet and ran to Yashiro. Her savour! Yashiro would take her there! He was always so nice!
"Yashiro! Please take me to an important meeting. Pleeeasse!" she said begging.
"Uh, sorry Kyoko" he apologized sheepishly. "I have a very important meeting with a director who wants some talent advice" And Kyoko felt the familiar crush of disappointment, and she got theatrically teary again.
"Uh-Im sorry Kyoko! Really I am"
"No that's ok. Cant be helped" she said dragging herself away.
"What's all the commotion?" came a familiar, deep voice that always seemed to send shivers down Kyoko's spine. Kyoko looked back to see that Ren was standing behind them.
"Oh! Ren! Perfect timing!" declared Yashiro. A familiar, sneaky gleam shone behind his glasses. "Turns out Kyoko is in dire need of a lift to an important meeting. Your free aren't you?" Yashiro pushed Ren to Kyoko's side with a wide grin. Ren tried to object but Yashiro didn't give him a chance.
"Of course you are, I'm your manager! I know your schedule inside and out! Well good luck" he said rushing away. Kyoko blinked twice, coming to grips with the fact that it would be Ren who would be driving her there. She groaned internally.
"Why him?" she wondered helplessly. She didn't have any other choice. She hung her head and mumbled "Can you please drive me to a meeting Tsuruga-san?" Ren pretended to think about this for a moment. He'd drive her there, but only because it didn't look like any one else could. Being alone with Kyoko was, a little dangerous. When ever he was alone with her he got these urges to just hold her close and tell her how he really felt about her. That he loved her. But telling her that meant running the risk of her shutting him off from her…permanently.
"Fine" he said, putting his hands in his pockets. "But you owe me" he said seriously. Kyoko stopped silent. He was right! One good deed deserved another! "Now to think of how I can repay Ren, uh, Tsuruga. Hm, maybe I can get him chocolates. No, to cliché. Wat about hair gel? Lots of men wear hair gel" Kyoko suddenly pictured Ren with punky, styled hair. "No definitely not his style. He would never use hair gel. Hmmm. Oh! Maybe Yashiro will know what I can get him! I'll ask him later" Ren knew that Kyoko was trying to come up with a gift she deemed worthy of repaying him just by looking at her face. She was staring off into the distance, muttering quietly. He sighed. She hadn't realized he was joking.
"You do know I'm joking right?"
"Eh?" Kyoko stopped suddenly, as it started to click that Ren had only been joking and she laughed sheepishly. "Oh!" Ren smiled, laughing on the inside.
"Well let's go" Kyoko followed Ren outside to where his sleek black Porsche was parked. Kyoko couldn't help but smile happily as she hopped in to the front passenger seat whilst Ren sat in the drivers seat on the other side. He turned the ignition and the car reared to life. He put his foot gently on the accelerator, turned out on to the highway and continued driving.
"So what's this important meeting you have?" Ren asked casually.
"I got another job! Isn't that great! And apparently it's as the lead lady. The director wants all the actors to meet before we officially start shooting. I think this is a test though to see who's really dedicated. Why else why he decide to have the meeting so soon after notifying the actors!" Ren smiled, trying to hide how proud and happy he was for her.
"That's good news. One more question, where is the meeting?" Kyoko spoke but no words came out as she realized that she never asked Mr Sawara where the meeting was.
"HOOIII! TURN THE CAR ARRROUNND!"
