The Fallen Women
Disclaimer : I do not own skip beat Sam I am , I do not own it on a plane , I do not own here or there , I do not own it anywhere.
Ch. 38
Hot Gossip
There had been very few times in Shoko career when she would have gladly quit but today was one of those times. She had of course been preparing for maybe a couple of minor indiscretions from Sho going to the ballet; he after all could rarely go to any major event without doing something.
But he getting into a fight at intermission with Tsuruga-san and kicked out of the theatre was not one of the situations Shoko had envisioned, not having the pictures of said fight in every newspaper, daily gossip magazine and basically every other form of modern communication.
Oh and one should not forget the video in which you could clearly hear him yell ""you'll keep your filthy hands off my property".
Yes indeed today was going to be just delightful.
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Yashiro stared horrified at each paper; it just seemed to get worst and worst.
Brawl at the ballet.
Side show fighting.
What happens at the ballet stay at the ballet?
War of the entertainment royalty.
Battle ballet.
Secret love turns to bitter conflict.
Why you should never miss the ballet again.
And those were only a couple of the titles he seen so far, all with different pictures. This was not the type of gossip he had been expecting today. No he had thought today would have been full of pictures of Ren and Kyoko looking like a couple ,which was why he had booked two talk shows appearances the other day a decision he now regretted because there was no way in hell either would let him reschedule.
He Sighed and picked up the next magazine.
Show stealing at its best.
Last night the go to event was clearly the sold out performance of Cinderella by the national ballet company which was excellently performed. crowds going got to meet and greet many of famous and talented of Tokyo including The Hizuri, Kyoko( dark moon, Box R) , Lin world famous photographer , Tsuruga-san and Sho current chart topping singer .
But as good as the ballet was, and I do highly suggest going to see it. The evening was stolen by the behaviour of two of the previously mentioned people at intermission.
For years there has been suggestions that Tsuruga Ren and Sho have had a less than friendly relationship but never before has there been any proof, til last night when the men were caught fighting in the dress circle box .
The fight which started after both Kyoko and Lin left their seats with what looked to be a heated conversation, Ren whispered something and was then launched upon be a yelling Sho .Who was overheard saying "you'll keep your filthy hands off my property" and from there a full on fight started only to be broken up by the return photographer and staff member who had been alerted by people in the audience.
Sho was promptly removed but surprisingly Tsuruga-san was allowed to stay till the end of the show. Unfortunately he left to quickly with Kyoko at the end to be questioned.
All this leaves us with many questions the main ones being
What property does Ren have his filthy hands on?
Why was Ren allowed to stay when Sho was removed?
What will the men do next time they meet?
And last but not least in my book anyway who was Kyoko with that night. I personally betting that when we know the answer to that, all the other questions answers will be revealed.
"Clever woman "he said as he dropped the paper onto the table. He put on his gloves and called Ren
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Ring, ring, ring.
Kyoko moaned in displeasure as the sound interrupted her sleep. She reached out mindlessly and answered the phone.
"Moshi, Moshi "
"Kyoko?"
"Hmm Yashiro, why are you calling me?" she asked sleepily.
"I'm not; would Ren happen to be with you?" Kyoko sat up now fully alert and quickly realizing she had picked up Ren phone
"Yes sorry, I'll just get him "she said as she gently kicked said men she pushed the phone against her shoulder "Ren its Yashiro "she then handed the phone to the half sleeping man
"Morning "
"Don't leave your house till I get there, I can't believe you did that last night Ren what are you a five year old with no control"
"What are you talking about?"
"your bloody fight with Sho ,it made headlines ,it everywhere in fact you should just turn on your television that will show you what a fabulous job you did last night " Yashiro hung up angrily and Ren looked guiltily at the phone and then over to Kyoko who had gone back to sleep.
Ren got off the bed and quickly walked into the lounge room; he turned on the TV and watched as the news talked about the weather.
"And now back to you "
"Thank you Ken"
"You're welcome Ami "
"And now all the entertainment news with Kei"
"Last night at the opening night of Cinderella, we sure did have a big night."
Ami laughed "it sure was"
"The crowd was star packed, but all that was overshadowed by the fight between Ren and Sho at intermission"
"Here is some footage
Ren moaned as he watched himself and Sho on the screen. "Shit"
Kyoko walked quietly into the room and stood behind the couch and watched as picture after picture of Ren and Sho hitting each appeared on the Screen
"Kuon what did you do "Kyoko said. Ren stood up and switched off the TV.
"Last night during intermission things got a little out of hand "
"A little out of hand, a little out of hand doesn't usually end up with footage of you fighting on national TV."
"I know I'm sorry it just he kept saying you were his property and I kept saying you weren't and then I may have mentioned that we're together and all hell broke loose."
"So you baited him?" she said angrily
Ren looked shocked "no of course not" Kyoko just glared at him "okay maybe a little subconsciously, but can you blame me for wanting to hurt him"
Kyoko grabbed his hand "why did you want to hurt him Ren" she asked softly. Ren gathered her into his arms "because he hurt you and still tries to do so every time we meet."
Kyoko shook her head "not really, if anything I should be grateful to him"
"Don't say that"
"Why not, it true. Without Sho I wouldn't have come to Tokyo and I wouldn't have discovered how much I love acting or met you again or any of the people I now consider my friends and I suppose most importantly I never would of came to understand how much of what I thought at the time was love was actually gratitude because that all it was Kuon, what I feel for you is so much more."
"Fine then I are grateful to him too but only for bring you here. You did all the rest on your own"
Kyoko laughed "With a little bit of help from you and a couple of others" she stepped away from him "now I'm going to have a shower and get dress, I have to be at the Box R set today"
Ren watched her walk from the room before sitting back down on his couch and switching the TV on again.
"It's shocking really that both men took part in such an unseemly display, what type of example are they setting for other young men."
Ren switched the channel
"And see the way he launched himself at Ren, makes one wonder what the man said?"
Ren quickly switched again
"So just in case you somehow missed it last night an evening at the ballet turned into an evening at fight club for two of the hottest men in the entertainment business today.
There was a knock at the door, Ren stood up and quickly opened it to allow Yashiro inside
"Morning" he greeted "would you like something to drink?"
"Yes but it far too early and we have a long of work cut out for us."
Kyoko walked out into the lounge room and smile warmly at Yashiro
"Good morning Yashiro-san"
Yashiro gave her a brief hug "morning Kyoko, I'm sorry to disturb you this morning but as you probably know by now I've got some damage control to do"
"If anyone can fix it you can" said Kyoko confidently.
"I'm glad you think" answered Yashiro.
Kyoko gathered her things before walking up to Ren and kissing his cheek.
"Thank you for last night it was the best date, I would like to stay and help but I've got to go."
"That's alright it probably best that you're at work that way the press hounds can't bug you"
Kyoko smile "Well when you put it like that. Anyway I'll see you both in a couple of days"
Ren stopped her "A couple of days?"
"Yes I've got work and I need to help out at the restaurant at some point, beside" Kyoko looked towards Yashiro "it probably best to let the heat die down not add fuel to the fire right?"
Yashiro nodded "she right Ren."
"Call me tonight and tell me all about your day okay "
Ren sighed "okay, I'll talk to you tonight" and let go of her. Kyoko smiled and then left Ren's apartment.
"Ren we need to set up a plan of action for today, you have two unavoidable talk shows but other than that your schedule is pretty light. I think it may be best to keep a low profile for the next week , no event's and tonight you'll makes apologies for your behaviour last night or your popularity will take a hit and believe me you'll need to be in peoples good book when your relationship with Kyoko become known. Which by the looks of things isn't going to be long "
Ren smiled and nodded his agreement.
"Well then we should get started on question prep."