Here, is the new chapter, which only two people requested!*wails loudly* I was expecting more Reviews, but whatevs.
I also wanted to give one warning, about something that people will surely complain about. The thing is that I have worked too much with original stories that I can't NOT make he characters OOC. This is also the case with my other stories so please forgive me.
ON WITH THE NEW CHAPTER
Chapter 2
In the parking lot of the LME building, Tsuruga Ren and Mogami Kyoko were waiting for Ren's Manager, Yashiro. It had taken Ren a lot of persuading but he had finally been able to convince Kyoko to let him drop her off at Darumaya. Now they just had to wait for Yashiro so they could make their departure.
Ren and Kyoko were making small talk when they noticed Yashiro coming in with a nervous air around him.
"Is something wrong, Yashiro-san? You seem apprehensive about something." Kyoko asked, concerned.
"H-hai, Kyoko-san. I had something very important to tell both you and Ren. I think we could have dinner at the Darumaya and discuss things there?" Yashiro said.
Kyoko frowned, but agreed to it, on the condition that she would be the one making dinner.
All three of them got into the car and drove off. Thankfully, it was late enough that the last of the patrons of Darumaya had already left, Kyoko greet the Taisho and Okami, and asked to borrow the kitchen for a while. Okami-san led the two males to a private sitting room, knowing what a scene it would create if 'The Tsuruga Ren' were to be recognised.
"Yashiro, what exactly are you so worried about? What is so important that you need to tell us this late at night?" Ren said, exasperated. Partially because it was so late at night, and partially because he had been unable to spend any alone time with Kyoko.
"Just wait for Kyoko to bring us the food, Ren. This is a very big revelation, and you two are the two people closest to me. This also pertains to you both." Yashiro was becoming more tired by the second. He was so not looking forward to their reactions to his revelations.
Kyoko then entered the room with trays, heaped with loads of food. She smiled at the two men and set about serving the food. She put more food on Ren's plate as compared to Yashiro's. Just as he was about to open his mouth to protest, Kyoko spoke with a sickly sweet smile on her face and retribution in her eyes, "I know you did not have any Lunch today, Tsuruga-san. Moreover, I can bet that you only had coffee for breakfast. How you retain that physique when you eat so little beyond me. Your body doesn't only belong to you. It is unprofessional..." The look in Ren's eyes softened as he heard the familiar rant from the girl he loved. In his eyes, it just showed that she cared.
Squashing down the urge to squeal at the look on Ren's face, Yashiro cleared his throat to gain their attention. "Can I tell you now, or will you two keep making googly eyes at each other?" Kyoko's face became red and she started sputtering, while Ren shot him a glare. "Well, anyway. What I am going to be tell you is not to be repeated to anyone. The only reason I am telling you this, is because it will affect both of you, and because Shachou told me to." Kyoko and Ren noticed as Yashiro's presence changed. Where there used to be the happy-go-lucky, overly organised manager, there was now a confident young man who was comfortable in his own skin and commanded attention.
"I am sure you know about Kobayashi Makoto. He retired the year before you started your career at LME, Ren." Said Yashiro.
"Oh Yes! I was a big fan of his when I was younger. I was quite sad when he retired." Kyoko lamented.
Yashiro nervously fiddled with his tie. "The thing is I am Kobayashi Makoto."
This declaration was met with blank stares. 'Makoto' watched with apprehension as the realisation settled in for the two actors. Ren's look became incredulous. "You are the actor I heard about so much from the President? The one who's famous for the variety of roles he has done!"
Kyoko's response was quite different. "What exactly did you leave showbiz for? Your career was at its peak?"
"I had performed on screen for ten years Kyoko-chan, I was tired. I did not want to leave the entertainment industry entirely, so I decided to become a manager for new talents. When Ren became famous, President assigned me to him precisely because I knew how to handle the crowds and the Media, having been in his shoes myself."
"So, what is your real name?" Ren asked after he had gotten over his shock.
"My name is Yashiro Yukihito, but from now on will refer to me as Makoto, as the President has seen it fit to make me reappear on-screen, with you two as my co-stars."
Now that left the other two people gaping.
Kyoko asked meekly, "Another Love-Me assignment, isn't it?"
"Yes Kyoko-chan." Makoto remarked dryly. "Shachou threatened me with a forced resignation if I did not agree to it." 'And bribed me with the pleasure of finally seeing you two slowpokes together' He thought to himself.
"But I what if I don't want to act in the project?" Ren inquired.
"That, I will tell you in the car." Makoto said, getting up from the low table they had been sitting at. "The food was excellent Kyoko-chan; no one can cook better than you. I could eat it every day and never get bored," He told her with a soft encouraging smile. One that got her to blush prettily and Ren to glare at him in outrage. 'Might as well start early', he thought.
He walked to the door, while Ren said his farewell to Kyoko.
"Well," Ren asked impatiently, after he started the car, "You were the going to tell me the consequences of not acting in the Project."
"If you refuse the role, it will go to Murasame Taira. Do you really want him to act alongside Kyoko?" Makoto asked with a raised eyebrow. He smirked when no answer was forthcoming. 'Though it is not him you will have to worry about, if you do accept the role.' He thought while settling comfortably for the ride ahead.
Hope that this chapter is better than the first one. I still have no idea where I want to take this story, so your ideas are welcome.
Send loads of reviews and the flames will be used to light the fire to keep me warm in this cold, chilly winter.
-clicheluver
