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Kyoko walked into the Love Me dressing room to find her two friends: Kanae and Chiori.

"Good morning" she greeted, and they acknowledged her with a smile. Kanae was busy writing something, while Chiori did he makeup, so Kyoko decided to pull out her knitting kit and start another Ren doll, or more like Kuon doll. Ren had told her of his past as her "Corn", and the only word that could describe her reaction close enough, would be stunned. She couldn't believe Ren could be her fairy prince, so to prove it to her, he removed his contacts and sure enough, there were blue eyes. After that, her body went on autopilot. Her hand reached up and cupped his face, skimming her fingers over his eyelids. Kyoko blushed as she remembered how brazenly she acted. When he looked at her, she felt like he had put a spell on her, and when he closed his eyes, the spell was released. She immediately grabbed her things and fled the apartment because she knew the last measly lock on her heart was rattling, and she'd rather be damned than to open it only to be hurt again, losing everything she worked hard for. She felt guilty for running out without saying anything, but she really needed to get ahold of herself and her emotions. She hadn't spoken to him since.

There was a light knock on the door, and all three girls looked up from their tasks. "Come in" Kyoko beckoned. Sawara popped his head through the small slit he made in the door. "Sawara-san, is there something wrong?" Kyoko asked. Sawara beamed a smile.

"No, not at all. In fact, everthing is great. I came to summon you to Lory's office" Kyoko stiffened. Being called to Lory's office could only mean two things and none of them were good.

1. There's a new Love Me task for her.

2. Lory has somehow figured out that her resolve is weakening.

Love Me girls two and three threw a pitied smile and continued doing what they were doing before. Kyoko packed back up her materials and followed Sawara to Lory's office. When the man did not turn around and leave, she asked:

"Sawara-san are you coming in too?" Sawara gave an embarrassed, excited smile and left.

'What was that all about?' she thought. She shook her head and reminded herself of the task at hand. If Lory had figured her out, then she would put on her best acting skills and deny it. If it's another job, then it was only natural to put on her best acting skills. Kyoko took a few deep breathes and steeled herself for what's to come. She pushed open the wood doors and found a pissed Ren and a overly smiling Lory. The wind was knocked right out of her when she saw Ren, since she didn't prepare for that, and she almost gasped, but was able to catch herself in time.

"Good morning Kyoko" Lory said. Kyoko bowed.

"Did I interrupt?" Lory waved it off.

"Of course not. We were just having a trivial discussion,so I am thankful you came in and stopped it from continuing."

"I don't understand how the discussion is meaningless when the decision is mine to make" Ren glared. Lory smiled a smile that said that he knew he was going to win, only pissing Ren off more.

"You will see in a minute" he said smugly. "Kyoko. please take a seat". Kyoko slowly walked over to the chair opposite to Ren's. careful not to make eye contact. She could feel Ren closely watching her and the anger that boiled underneath. "Kyoko, I am glad to inform you that you are invited to this year's Summer Bash!" Ren's eyes widened.

'No wonder he was so sure I'd go' Kyoko tilted her head in confusion.

"Summer Bash?" Lory nodded.

"You won an award for both your Mio and Natsu characters, so you are invited to a small gathering in America" Kyoko beamed; she was always happy to have her work praised.

'Small my ass.' Ren critisized. 'It's like a whole population of lions and lioness in one den in mating season.'

"And it's planned every year by our very own Kuu Hizuri" Kyoko's eyes sparkled.

"Father!?" Lory chuckled at how the girl lit up at her father's name, but Ren only grew angrier.

'She's always so happy when she sees dad, but I'm right here, and she's sitting as far from me as she can.'

"Ren was also invited" Lory added, making Kyoko freeze up. The action did not miss Ren's eye, worsening his mood. It also caught Lory's attention, and a mischievous smile appeared on his face

"So Kyoko, will you bless them with your presence, or will you let them down and not attend." He knew he was being unfair and bullying her, but he had to in order to ensure that she would go, and that would drag Ren along with her. A low growl escaped Ren's throat at Lory's obvious plan. Kyoko, oblivious as always, becomes flustered by the thought of someone especially inviting her to something and letting them down.

"I-I'll go" she gave in. Lory could hardly contain his excitement, while Ren let out a groan.

"I am happy to hear that Kyoko. Now no one will be disappointed." Kyoko nodded. Lory turned his smug grin to Ren."And your answer Ren?" He glared, but that did nothing to Lory's enthusiasm. Ren sighed.

"I will be attending also" he grumbled. Lory's grin reached from ear to ear.

"Good, the only things you need are your passports and yourselves, everything else will be provided."

Oh, this was going to be fun!