"For real?!" Kyoko burst out in surprise, her eyes twinkling.

"Yep, the director has been somewhat of a fan of yours after seeing your performance as Mio in Dark Moon and Natsu in Box "R". You could say he's a fan of horror." Sawara smiled.

Somehow at the sound of that, Kyoko wasn't all that enthusiastic anymore about the role she was about to receive from this director. Her instincts anticipated another villainous role.

Wahhhhhh! Why can't I just get the role of a princess or fairy godmother for once, is it too much to ask for!?

Luckily for Kyoko, her thoughts were as clear as day to Sawara who immediately relieved her of her worries."Mogami-san, it's okay. It's not what you think. Director Takashi may be a horror fanatic, but his field lies in romance dramas."

"Romance?" Kyoko was perplexed. All the roles she was ever wanted for were always scary roles or bully roles. What could he want me for then?!

Sawara sighed, glad that Kyoko had settled back down. He then proceeded to grab a portfolio off his desk. "It's not your usual kind of role, but it's not to far off from your expertise." Kyoko took the portfolio from Sawara's hand and began to browse through. Sawara continued. "The drama is called Childhood Lovers. They're asking you to play the character Miyamoto Reina, one of the lead roles. So how about it?"

Sawara awaited a response from Kyoko, but all he found was himself being surrounded and estranged by Kyoko's vengeful demons that were swarming and emerging from her. Kyoko was clearly enraged, but at what, he didn't know.

I'D RATHER DIE THAN PLAY THIS ROLE. WHAT'S WITH THIS STUPID TITLE, CHILDHOOD LOVERS! I BET MY ROLE IS JUST SOME STUPID GIRL WHO FALLS FOR HER CHILDHOOD FRIEND AND THEN THEY ENDING UP HAPPILY EVER AFTER. THIS IS VERY MUCH A SCARY ROLE.

Kyoko's body shivered at the thought and a vein bulged from her forehead. The drama's title had certainly brought up a distasteful memory from her past. With no hesitation, Kyoko quickly plastered a smile across her face and looked up to give her reply. She may have appeared perfectly fine to surrounding bystanders, but it was quite obvious to Sawara that something was unsettling her.

"Sawara-san I happily refus-" Before Kyoko could finish, Sawara cut her off.

"Mo-Mogami-san..." Sawara strained to talk, without Kyoko noticing, her little demons had grabbed hold of Sawara and clearly had no intention to let go. "For whatever reason you may not wish to play this role. As an actor aspiring to be a professional, I think you should take it. If you don't, you'll be instantly branded among the directors' circles that you only want villainous roles. And in doing so, your career will never take flight and expand."

Snapping back into reality, all traces of Kyoko's rage quickly diminished. She was disappointed in herself. She remembered how her "father", Hizuri Kuu, told her that as a starting actress, she shouldn't let her ego get so big as to think she can pick and choose her roles. How can I face father again if he hears that I refused another role just because I didn't like it. ...Sigh, I guess I have no choice but to accept this role. Kyoko groaned, making a face that had seemed like the world was ending as she knew it. "I'll... take it Sawara-san. Th-thanks. I'll be off now."

Sawara could obviously tell she made her choice reluctantly and being the gentlemen that he was, he tried to cheer her up. "Mogami-san, before you go. I thought I would tell you this beforehand that Tsuruga-san will also be acting in this drama."

In the blink of an eye, Kyoko's back turned and excitement surged her body once more. Wasting no time, she raced back to Sawara's desk. "Really, really, you aren't lying are you?!"

Kyoko eyes were beaming. She was delighted to get the chance to act with Ren again and see his techniques first-hand once more.

"I'm not the type to joke about something like this. But I'm glad you're feeling better now. I guess you must really like Tsuruga-san, huh Mogami-san?" Sawara gleefully grinned.

"PLEASE CALL IT RESPECT SAWARA-SAN." Kyoko slammed down on his desk, her demon face appearing once more.

Sawara may have been much older than her, but he was still very much scared of Kyoko when this side of her would pop-up without warning. Confused and frightened, Sawara said no more on the matter. Hoping to not anger her any further, he dismissed her off to her next job location; and with that, Kyoko returned back to her own train of thoughts.

The chance to act with Tsuruga-san again! It's been awhile since I last saw him act since Dark Moon ended some time ago.

Kyoko couldn't wait. With that thought in mind, gleefully went off to her next job location.