Coming Clean (Part One)

A/N: I finally finished my short story for the wrong prompt of KyokoRen Week 2018. I had no idea how I wanted to end it so, sorry if it's a bit abrupt or unsatisfying. Thank you to all the reviewers and readers so far!
Update- This is now a two part story! Hope you enjoy the ending!

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Yashiro comes rushing into the room. "Is this true?" he asks, handing me his phone. One of the entertainment news sites was open with the headline "Tsuruga-Ren- Kuu's Mysterious Son!". About to deny the claim, I look up at my long-time manager. Realising that it was time to come clean, I get up and move to make sure the door is closed, and lock it for good measure. Turning to Yashiro, I sigh. "Yes."

Yashiro just stands there for a minute, then sinks into a nearby chair. "This explains a lot."
Tilting my head I ask, "What do you mean?"
"When I first met you, you seemed a bit lost and not at ease in traditional Japanese work settings. You always seemed more confident and comfortable when working with foreigners." Studying me he continues, "You also acted well beyond your years, more of an adult than the teenager I knew you to be."

"Growing up surrounded by adults all the time would tend to do that." I reply, sitting back down.
"Are you going to come out?" Yashiro asks, his manager senses kicking in.
"I'm not sure..." I say, hesitant to commit, "I hadn't planned on revealing it at the moment. Not until I can freely go home."

"Will you tell Kyoko-chan?" he asks.
"I don't think..." I glance down at my hands and notice I am fidgeting, "I'm not sure what to say."

Looking at me Yashiro smiles grimly, "Well, you don't want to get misunderstood again, do you? Like that incident with Morizumi-san and the other actress."
Reminded, I groan and lay my head back. This is not going to be easy. Not only do I need to explain that I'm Kuu's son, but I won't get away without explaining that I'm 'Corn' as well, glancing at the article. Of course they had to find a picture of me as a child. I know now that it was wrong of me not to say anything for so long, especially when she cried after what that stalker said, and when she recognized me in Guam.

"Do you know where she is?"
"I believe she's at TBM right now, but I don't think she has anything after that. "
"Do I have anything later?"
"Only a meeting with the president."
"Alright, thanks, I'll let the president know that I may be late."

. . .

"Kyoko! Kyoko! Do you know if it's true? I heard you are close with Ren." I look up as one of the Yappa Kimagure Rock crew members comes up to me as I put away Bo's suit.
"Sorry?" I ask, confused by the question.
"The article! About Kuu and Ren!"I shake my head, still not understanding. The crew member, seeing this, pulls out his phone and shows me an article. I glance down and read: Sources say that Japan's Number 1, Tsuruga Ren, is none other than beloved Japanese Icon, Kuu Hizuri's son! After….

Seeing the picture on the side I gasp and freeze for a moment. Corn? Why is he there? The crew member, thinking I was gasping at the articles says, "So you didn't know?"
"I'm sorry, I need to go!" I apologize, quickly grabbing my things, too flustered to properly say goodbye.

Rushing towards the stairwell to find some privacy, I absentmindedly pull out my phone and am startled when it buzzes in my hand.

Tsuruga Ren Calling

I almost drop my phone. Hesitantly, I answer. "Mogami speaking."
"Mogami-san, do you have time to talk right now?"
Still flustered by the implications of the article I just saw, I am unsure on how to reply.
"I'm at TBM right now if your work is done. Maybe we could meet in person?"
I freeze. "You are where?"
"TBM."
"Will you look up, Mogami-san?"

"Will I wha-" I look up and see Ren standing a few feet away. Shocked, I do drop my phone. Luckily by this time Ren is close enough that he catches it as it falls from my grasp.
"Good evening, Mogami-san." Ren says, nervously?
I stare at him. The normally cool and collected Tsuruga Ren was fidgeting as he stood in front of me.
"Are you free now?"

Everything coming together in my head, the first thing I say is, "You're Corn?!" Ren winces at the accusatory tone in my voice.
"Honestly, Kyoko, I didn't mean for you to find out this way."
I blush, momentarily caught off guard by Ren calling me Kyoko. Pulling myself together I continue, "Did you ever plan to tell me? Did you not think I deserved to know?"
"I know, Kyoko, and I'm sorry. It was wrong of me to lie to you. I should have told you the truth in Guam."
Reminded, I exclaim, "You kissed me!"
It was my turn to see Ren blush. The unflappable Tsuruga Ren, blush! Coughing, Ren mumbles something and glances around. I notice him freeze slightly and I also look around us.

Down the hall a small crowd of people was forming, watching our interaction. From where we were I could hear a few people saying, "Kuu's son?"
"Ren is Kuon?"
"Who's she?"
"What is going on?"
"Are they filming something?"

Brought back to where we were, Ren asks quietly, "Will you let me explain in private?"
Still upset, I almost refuse, but looking into his eyes, I see him pleading there. Similar to Cain's pouting puppy eyes, but less intense than Corn's, I give in. Nodding, Ren then leads me away from the crowd. "Thank you, Mogami-san."

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