Chapter 5

Kyoko and Sawara-san left the Tsugura-sn and Kamio-san alone. Tsugura-san's face was solemn as he observed the girl who seemed friendly to an outsider. Still, he knew better than that as he was more than familiar with her expressions. A spark of curiosity was born as he watched her walk away as if she was a model on a runway. A memory of Kouns mother flashed in his mind as he knew better than anyone the catwalk style that Koun grew up near.

Kyoko's face showed a gentle smile that put more than one man on their knees as she walked by. Still, her mind was a mess, and the only thing she wanted was to go back and beg forgiveness on her knees to Tsugura-san for being a rude kōhai. Even in a new life, there were actions that she could not let go of; one was her emotions as they got the best of her even if her face didn't show anymore. But Kyoko knew it would be bad for her new persona to act like the old Kyoko. She needed to be more mature and calm.

Kyoko and Sawara-san approached the president's office with Kyoko's lost thoughts. They entered only to found a very extravagant president in costume, which wasn't unexpected as they both remembered the audition.

" Welcome, come take a seat."

"Good day, president," Kyoko replies with a formal bow as she takes a seat in front of her unusual boss.

"First, let's start with welcoming you to LME. You are now an official member of the entertainment industry. The process will be difficult, but I hope you will show me the same nation that Sawara was talking about when you approach him."

"thank President, and I will work hard so you won't regret giving me this opportunity."

"Now, on a serious matter," the president made a severe face sitting stray and clapping his hands tight in front of him. "For you to debut, we needed permission from your parents or legal guardians, in this case from your mother. We contacted her with the information you gave us, but Kyoko, you did not tell us that she didn't live with you or even know you were here in Tokyo."

"I apologize for hiding information, but the truth is that I haven't seen her seen I was six years old. When I came here with my friend, I didn't know she was living here, much less that she was a lawyer, and to be honest. I do not want her in my life again. She has legal rights just because I am underage, but she has never taken an interest in my life nor care for me."

"I know what you are saying is true since Mogami-san was surprised that we reached her for something related to you, Kyoko. When our lawyers told her about the reason for contacting her, she did not fight us but put some restrictions for you."

"What sort of restrictions?" Kyoko remembers her mother after meeting with her and her story. Even though it was sad and tragic, Kyoko could not help but resent her mother a little. Because after everything they talked about, she never made any notion of fixing her mistakes. What hurt Kyoko most was that even after everything that Kyoko suffered, hope never died within her. Back then, she felt like a six-year-old wanting to please her mother and forgiving her after everything she did.

"Mogami-san did not ask for much. The first condition was that her name is not to be related to you. She has given you the right to emancipate, which means you can do it legally if you want to be independent, and of course, LME will help you. Second, she appointed you a lawyer who would help you personally if you ever need it. For example, if you wish to terminate any contract with us, he will help. She said that he is familiar with you, that you may not remember him, but he has known you since you were a baby girl. His name is Kenichi Katagiri."

"oh! yes, I know him; he is the brother of my foster mother." memory of the scary man came to Kyoko. It was something that she forgot even in her past life. She came from school and interrupted her mother while she was talking to the man and hit her. Katagiri defended her and even gave her candy while looking disapprovingly at her mother. That day, she cried herself to sleep while holding the candy in her hands.

"ok then, that would make things easier for everyone. We will begin working with Katagiri-san; you have to meet him a couple of times to finalize paperwork and to explain anything any questions you have." The boss looked at her intensely and saw how uncomfortable the young girl was. She reminded him of his granddaughter, who had to grow up so fast after losing her mother. "I know this is hard, but when you are in front of me, you don't need to hide your feelings, Kyoko."

"It is not hard, president. I knew my mother never loved me. She said it to my face many times when I was a little girl. My father used her and left her, and when she found out she was pregnant, it was too late to terminate her pregnancy, so she had me. And she regretted it every day of her life and took it out on me. it was Katagiri who told her to leave me with her sister since my mother physically abused me and he could not bear it anymore."

Sawara-san gasped aloud as he heard me, he did not say anything, but his face was clouded in horror at Kyoko's word. The president was furious with emotions that passed his eyes too fast for Kyoko to see. As for the young girl, she was not worried. Kyoko excused her mother in her other life, but it did not mean that the young girl forgot the pain in her heart. This time she would not go to her. If Saena Mogami wanted something from her daughter, she would have to work hard to get it.

"I will not push you to tell me everything that happened to you, Kyoko, but remember that you can always talk to me. You have something that attracts people, good and bad ones. Still, I know that you will become a powerful bomb in the entertainment industry with your talent. That's what I saw when I saw you acting; it was something special." He smiled at her, but it did not reach his eyes, and it was clear that the anger he felt just minutes ago was still present as his hand were tight against one another, almost white

"Thank you for your support, president. I will work hard not to disappoint you."

"Very well, now that we have everything you need, we will begin by appointing you a Manager. Normally this would be done when an actor or actress has too much work to handle by themselves. Still, since you are a special case, one will be given to you now." with a proud smile, and almost childish say every word. "I am creating a special section. I saw a talented actress, but she failed to fool me with her last answer on the audition she was by your side. Those who fail will soon be informed, unlike you, who Sawara-san told immediately after the results were presented."

"So, the president wants me to be part of this section."

"no, you are part of the acting section, but Sawara-san will be in charge of this new section. I called you personally here to ask you, Sawara-san, if you are willing to be Kyoko's manager? You still will be in charge of the talent section, but your work will be transfer to those under you. It won't be easy at first, but I am sure you can be a good manager for Kyoko. You work hard to persuade everyone to give her a chance at the audition. and you can see the talent she has and will guide her better than anyone, and if that does not convince you, then maybe a little extra pay for the extra work."

"I will have to think about it and discussed it with my family seriously. Being her manager could mean that I will have to follow Kyoko even when she travels for work. I will be honored to represent her, but I also have to think of my family. I will give you an answer soon."

"very well, I will wait, but for now, since Kyoko will have to be trained before any work in public, you have time to make a decision."

After ending their conversation with the president, Kyoko and Sawara-san walked until they arrived at the Love Me room. The boss sent them since the room would be for them to use and for the future member.

"Sawara-san," Kyoko called for the man stopping in the middle of the hallway, "you don't have to feel obligated to accepted being my manager. I am sure that the president wanted you because of some weir scheme he is planning."

Laughing amusingly at Kyoko for how right her words were, "Don't worry Kyoko-can like I told the president it would be an honor to help you. And I will decide with my family, so do not worry about it."

"thank you for everything, Sawara-san" With a bow and a smile that made her shine, Kyoko entered the Love me, a room with which she was familiar.

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