The Course of Nature

thexz09

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Chapter 8:

If you were walking the halls at this time, you'd see a pink blur running around doing different stuff. One time, you'll see it cleaning, and then the next time, you'll see it carrying papers, but mostly it's just running around doing stuff. When she runs out of stuff to do, though, she'll just help random people. It will give you the impression that this pink blur is a busy body.

"Kyoko!" Moko yelled as she stepped in front of the pink blur as it started to run once again, thus stopping it. "You've been running around all the day! What's the matter?" she said, irritation masking her concern.

Kyoko scratched the back of her head and took on an innocent look, "What are you talking about, Moko-san? It just so happens that there is a lot of work to do and I also wanted to help some people do errands. Isn't that what the Love Me section is about?" 'Whew! It's a good thing that I'm an actress, or else I can't lie convincingly.'

Little did Kyoko know, Moko had already figured out that she was lying. Kanae sighed, "Fine. Just try not to cause a scene."

Kyoko smiled, "Okay, Moko!"


"Haaaaaaaah! I feel so tired!" Kyoko smiled as she wiped the sweat off her forehead with a towel. It's getting dark now and the actress has already finished her jobs for the day. She went to the dressing room of the drama she's filming right now and changed into her street clothes.

Before heading home, she said good bye to her co-workers and director, who greeted her a good day in response. She happily made her way towards the exit of the studio, and walked to a convenience store.

She remembered something, though, so she became depressed. She sighed, 'It was a good thing that I was able to keep myself busy for the day; I didn't want to think about THAT anymore than I have. Now, though, that I have nothing else to do, it comes back and is haunting Me.' she sighed again, and slumped more. 'I don't want to think about it anymore. It's just making me more confused. I find it very impossible for me to get that kind of emotion back. This is just crazy!' She wasn't watching where she was going so she bumped into a wall. 'Hmm… this is kind of soft for a wall.' She rubbed her head, looked up, and was surprised that she hadn't bumped into a wall, but into a person, so she immediately jumped back and apologized.

"I'm very sorry, sir. I wasn't looking on where I was going. I was just so absorbed in my thoughts. I apologize," she bowed.

The man smiled at her. "It's alright. No harm done."

Kyoko looked up and smiled at the man. He was quite tall and looked about 3 years older than Kyoko and was wearing a business suit. His jet black hair was neatly combed. The eye glass he was wearing reflected the light coming off from a lamp post, and thus it hides the striking blue color of his eyes. He was carrying a briefcase in one hand, and water on the other. 'Hmm.. he looks quite handsome, but not as handsome as Tsu – ' Kyoko shook her head and her eyes drifted towards his grey suit that was now wet with water. Her eyes widened and she was about to apologize again, when the man stopped her.

He smiled at her again. "Really. I don't mind. No need to apologize again. It's just water. There wouldn't be a stain"

Kyoko, unable to accept this, still bowed. "Please, let me make it up to you."

The man was about to placate her again, but stopped himself as he had an idea. "Alright. How about some coffee? I was just about to go to a coffee shop."

Kyoko looked surprised for a moment, but having no other choice, just nodded, "Alright sir."

The man led her to a nearby coffee shop and said, "My name is Miyabe Takao. I work in a company near here. I just thought of going around town."

Kyoko smiled at the man, as they reached the door of the coffee shop. "I'm Mogami Kyoko, Miyabe-san. It's nice to meet you. I work as an actress at LME."

The man smiled in reply. "Ah. I see."

They went inside the coffee shop and went to a circular table at the center of the room. It was good for two people, and the chairs and table were made of redwood, while the floor was covered with a red carpet. The ambiance of the room was very relaxing, though it smelled of coffee and sweets. The shop was a bit crowded, as well, but it had enough space to feel comfortable. 'This shop probably sells great tasting coffee and pastries with the number of people here.' Kyoko thought as they took their seats.

The man spoke. "I don't watch television that much, since I am quite busy with the company. So, I didn't know that you are an actress."

"It's fine. I'm not really that popular, anyways. I just have a few dramas and movies; that's all." Just as if on cue, a group of girls went to their table carrying a camera and some pens and paper.

One girl spoke up. "A-ano. Kyoko-sama.. I was w-wondering if I c-could get an autograph and a p-picture?" she said while looking down, a bit shy.

Kyoko smiled at the girl, "Sure. It's no problem. What's your name?"

"Er, A-aiko." She shyly answered.

Kyoko beamed at the girl and said, "What a coincidence! In my current drama, my name is also, Aiko." She chuckled, took the pen and paper, signed it and they had a photograph taken.

She was about to return to her conversation with Takao, but others started to recognize her as well and approached her for autographs and pictures. It continued like that for a few minutes – signing autographs, taking pictures, answering some fans' questions, etc. She plastered a smile on her face and pretended that it was alright for her to entertain her fans for a while

She couldn't fool Takao, though. Seeing that Kyoko was already getting a bit uncomfortable with her fans, the man with her spoke up.

"I'm sorry, everyone, but could you please come back later? You see, Kyoko-san is very tired right now, and I'm sure she'd like to drink her coffee." He said, and smiled.

The fans looked at him for a minute and then looked at Kyoko, and they apologized. "We're sorry, Kyoko-chan."

"Ah, no. It's alright." She smiled at them as they went to their respective tables. She sighed, relieved, and sent an apologetic and thankful look towards Takao. "I'm sorry about that. Also, arigatou for helping me out there."

The man smiled, and then chuckled. "And I thought you said that you weren't popular. As I have witnessed, you pretty much attract a lot of attention. Especially with the boys." He winked.

Kyoko looked down and blushed, not knowing what to do or say to the man's statement. It was a good thing that their coffees have arrived, breaking the uncomfortable atmosphere.

"So…" Takao started, curiosity visible in his eyes "Is it hard working as an actress?"

Kyoko felt relieved at being able to talk about comfortable subjects. "Well, yes the schedule is a bit hectic, but I find it really fun. I enjoy acting; it's one of the things that I can't live without." Kyoko smiled. "What about you, Miyabe-san? Is it hard to work in a company?"

Takao smiled at her, "No, not really. I just find it boring. You just sit around all day and do some paperwork – sign documents, and stuff. I think your job is much more interesting."

"Oh. Well, if you find it boring, then why would you work there?" she asked, confused.

He frowned a bit at the question, but still answered, "It's because in order to get what I really want, I'd have to work at the company first."

"Hmmm.. I guess it's alright then, as long as you reach your goal." Kyoko smiled. "May I ask the name of the company you're working in?"

"It's the Iwada corporation. It's the tall building you see there." He pointed towards the direction of the company at the window.

Kyoko nodded, and took a sip of her coffee. "I see. Do you stay around here as well?"

Takao also drank a bit of his coffee and replied, "Yes. It's just a few blocks from where I work, so there's no problem with the transportation. What about you?"

"Oh. I don't live around here. I just finished a shoot for my drama in a nearby studio." She smiled.

The finished the rest of their coffee in comfortable silence, when suddenly, Kyoko looked at her watch and her eyes widened slightly.

Takao saw this and smiled, "It's alright. We're almost done with the coffee anyways. You can go ahead." He for reached a card in his pocket and gave it to Kyoko. She looked questioningly at him. "It's a business card," he clarified. "If you need a coffee drinking buddy, just call me." He smiled and winked.

Kyoko laughed and took the card, "Arigatou, Miyabe-san." She stood up and bowed, "Sorry again for the suit, and thank you for the coffee. Please excuse me, and have a nice day." Then she left.

She went straight to the convenience store and bought a few ingredients that the okami-san asked her to buy, and then called for a cab so she can go home. While sitting in the cab, she looked at the business card and her eyes widened, surprised.

Iwada Corporation

Miyabe Takao

Vice-President

09XXXXXXXXXX/02XXXXX

'Whoa. I didn't know that he was someone this big. He was nice, though. For some reason, I feel comfortable around him. I hope I'll meet him again.' Kyoko smiled and tucked the card in her bag.


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