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Chapter 11

A beautiful way to fall

"I hope you like today's partners." said new female teacher. Kanae could sense the danger coming from that sentence. At the same time Kyoko was nodding like a crazy, attracting attention unwittingly. "Because you're gonna work together for a next week." Kyoko squeaked. "The project will be considered before giving you your final grade, so make sure it's perfect." she announced and then gave them more details. "We believe that your future career depends not only on your abilities but also on good luck. Moreover you have to get some social skills, because cooperating is essential in acting. You never know when you're gonna meet someone not prepared for a shooting and it will depend on you, if you will make a perfect take in a scheduled time. So without further ado, please come closer."

Kyoko stepped forward quickly to see her instructor showing her two boxes. "Today we test your luck. Please choose one box and then take one paper scrap." Immediately feeling anxious, she thought for a second and then chose the second box. Her hand wandered around it and then she took the smallest piece of paper. "Closed eyes". "Eh? What does that mean?", "Wait for a second. Who's your partner?", "Kotonami-san." so the teacher called for her. Kanae looked suspiciously and then chose one paper scrap from the other box. "Friend's quarrel". "OK, so here is your task. You're gonna make a three minute scene about friend's quarrel, but you must do it with your eyes closed. Next pair!" she shouted not giving them a chance to ask some questions (which they had a lot). Other groups did not have easier tasks as well. "Saying goodbye with no facial expression.", "An alien meeting a human for the first time, while using only words starting with the letter A" or "Expressing love without speaking." which was funny, because it was chosen by two males. They tried to argue, but the teacher was ruthless. "You didn't have a good luck, but an opportunity like this may not happen in the future. If you want to become a professional, you must cross your own limits."

Kyoko wanted to meet Kanae after courses to make a brainstorming, but Kotonami-san was way to proud to do so. Also it wasn't the only motive for Kyoko to meet her potential friend. Her main goal was to make sure she becomes her best friend and she loved the idea of eating ice cream together. Feeling slightly heartbroken, she took her bag and got ready to leave. "Do not worry at all! If we're going to fall, we're doing this together." It didn't comfort her.

Uneki really wanted to see her. It was a professional matter, of course. He realised she didn't answer his question about her first lesson. He didn't want to admit it, but her opinion seemed to be unusually important. However he didn't want to scare her with too much attention. She was just like a little bird – you can admire it shyly, but if you come a little closer, it's gonna fly away. He blushed a little, while thinking about it. 'And here I am. A professional actor incapable of hiding his embarrassment. Good thing that no one's looking at me." Or so he thought.

His older brother found Uneki walking around without any purpose. He smiled a little, guessing correctly what was in his brother's mind. He wanted to tease him so badly, but instead he decided to make it more interesting and be a good sibling. 'I hope he won't kill me.'

That day Tsuruga Ren considered his new offer. After his absence on shoot, he had to be extra careful in order not to loose more fans. As far as he hated depending on other people, he knew that fan base was one of the most important factors in his career. He sighed. It might be his long-awaited chance to surpass his father. His Katsuki's role may reinforce his position as a number one actor. On the other hand President really hated the idea of Ren getting that role. 'Playing somebody deep in a forbidden love couldn't be so difficult, right?' but then he quickly disagreed with himself. That role brought the immortal fame to his father. It was not possible to be easy. He sighed again as he slowly drunk the glass of wine. He didn't drink often, but he found this situation exceptional. 'Eh, I can't run away from making decision. Let's just flip a coin.' He let the Fate resolve his problem.

Kyoko really didn't want to come back home. She knew that Sho would ask her some questions about her first day at the courses and she hated lying to someone she loved. 'If I look at this from the perspective of a stranger, he was the first one to lie about my offer. Well, it wasn't a lie in a traditional way of thinking, but he hid some important facts from me. I can do the same for him.' she tried to convince herself. She made some grocery shopping, trying to come home as late as possible to avoid that conversation. Luckily, he wasn't in their apartment at that time. She sighed from relief. 'However he should be home early today.' she asked Shoko for his schedule in order to prepare his meals in time. 'I wonder where he went.'

It was way past midnight when the door finally opened. She woke up on the sofa with TV turned on. "Hello Sho. Where have you been?", "Nnott yor bisnesss." he answered visibly drunk. "I caan du wateva I want!" Kyoko knew how to deal with the customers, who drunk too much, but seeing her beloved one in that state made her heart ache. She helped him in getting to the bed and decided to clean after the dish, that was never eaten. 'At least he didn't ask any questions.'

AN/ Oh, so difficult! Today instead of writing I was taking nap. Happy Day of National Education! Thanks to it I will have more time tomorrow to write something more. I'm sorry if you wanted two chapters today as well, but I was too busy while sleeping ;). Hope you have a good day and see you soon~!