The song used in this piece is Marry You by Bruno Mars.
New Girl
There was something about Kyoko that was different lately. Ever since the end of her part of Momiji and the beginning of her new drama. She had started to wear her hair a little differently, significantly longer and tastefully done. She was finally wearing makeup. Her clothes were a bit more mature and dare he say, more sexy and sometimes her style had reflected a more modest side of Setsuka Heel. Had he not left for a few months for his new movie he probably wouldn't have been so shocked by the changes, they were gradual. Here she was in front of him. A brand new, scorchingly hot, confident Kyoko. It frightened him. Certainly she seemed to have stepped out of any man's wet dream, but for him it was a nightmare. How was he supposed to control himself around her and the men that she had started to attract?
The thing that really stunned him was when he saw her reaction or, should he say Fuwa's reaction to her? She had walked with the walk. The one that Ren had taught her, only there was a little more of a hypnotic sway and a little chain around her hips that made it a bit more defined. When she passed Sho at Fuji TV, he was nonexistent and Fuwa shrunk away from her like a beaten dog. Ren was perplexed. He was starving for information. Where did his Kyoko go? Not that he was complaining, but seriously... Was this even her? He needed answers and there is really only one person that could tell him what happened.
Lory Takarada sat before Kuon nervously trying to think of a way to break the news to him. He had been gone for 6 long months and a lot happened. He winced when he thought of how he was going to explain her last and final LoveMe mission. It had been the one to break the dam of Kyoko's heart. Honestly? He had believed that Kuon would have kept in contact with her those long months, but sadly he didn't. Lory had to quickly fill the hole that Kuon had made before it destroyed his #1 LoveMe girl. The fact that director Konoe had filmed her without her or, Kuon knowing while she was Setsuka and showed it to an American music video producer helped in the process. There was one very specific singer from a very particular popular band that had seen her and decided to write several songs about her after doing extensive research on all of the parts she had played. The poor boy was completely smitten. He had to have her in his videos and he had to meet her.
During that time Samuel Marks from the band Blue 7 requested her for 6 videos for release internationally. She had studied dancing, changed her image a little and took on several modeling jobs. He and his band made it a point to make her Sam's girl, relentlessly... Lory explained.
Kuon was livid. He demanded to know why Lory had done this. Lory's answer? "Kuon... I am not her keeper for you or, her pimp. If you wanted her, you should have told her before you left and stayed in contact with her." He told him harshly.
"Takarada-san... it's on now." Ruto reminded him.
Lory quickly picked up his television remote and switched to Kimagure Rock. It was going live tonight and the two guests they had were Blue 7 and Kyoko. Lory had to watch it. Sam and Kyoko had been so completely unpredictable these past few months and he wanted to be prepared for anything that would be thrown his way.
As the show began, Chiori led out Sam and Kyoko separately, dressed as Bo in Kyoko's stead. She had handed her the mantle of the lovable chicken months ago.
As the audience quieted, Hikaru asked Sam about his new album and videos. "So... What inspired you to write the song you will be singing for us tonight? I have to say, it's filled with love and emotion." Needless to say... It wouldn't be that song.
Sam smiled and turned to look at a seemingly relaxed Kyoko. On the inside she was nervously shaking like a autumn leaf. "I would have to say it's because of a very special and spectacular woman in my life."
Hikaru's eyes went wide. "Is there something you would like to tell us Sam?"
Sam looked up at him after giving Kyoko a mischievous smirk. "I suppose only after I sing my song tonight."
Hikaru nodded then led the show through its regular programming. Finally with 15 minutes left in the show it was time for Sam to sing. He had pulled up a tall stool and invited Kyoko to sit on it for the music segment. She blushed, but agreed and he began.
It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you
He took her left hand and kissed her ring finger and smiled. She blushed.
Well I know this little chapel on the boulevard
We can go
No one will know (He shook his head)
Oh c'mon girl
Who cares if we're trashed
Got a pocket full of cash we can blow
Shots of Patron
And it's on girl
He smiled mischievously and wagged his finger at her.
Don't say no no no no no
Just say yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
And we'll go go go go go
If you're ready, like I'm ready
'Cause it's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
He looked into her eyes lovingly and stroked her cheek gently.
Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you
Oh, I'll go get a ring
Let the choir bell sing like ooh
So what you wanna do
Lets just run girl
If we wake up and you want to break up (He shook his head)
That's cool
No I won't blame you
It was fun girl
He wagged his finger at her again, then nodded.
Don't say no no no no no
Just say yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
And we'll go go go go go
If you're ready, like I'm ready (He put his hands on his chest then held them out)
'Cause it's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you
He pointed at her and blew her a kiss with his hand over his heart.
Just say I do
Tell me right now baby
Tell me right now baby, baby (He begged on one knee)
Just say I do
Tell me right now baby
Tell me right now baby, baby (He stood and took her hand again)
Oh, It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice
Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you...
The song was over. When she stood up he picked her up and twirled her around then kissed her soundly as she giggled. The studio was quaking with the cheers and applause of the fans. Finally it died down after a bit and Hikaru had to sate his curiosity. "Sam? Did you just propose to our Kyoko-chan? One of the most desirable actresses in Japan."
Sam smirked and Kyoko shook her head with a shy smile. Then he looked at her and she nodded. "Actually... We've been married for about a month now."
Hikaru's jaw dropped, Yashiro fainted backstage, Chiori giggled in her Bo suit, Kanae laughed at home, Lory dropped his glass of scotch and Ren watched in horror. "A month?"
Kyoko nodded. "We've been coordinating my out of country jobs and his tours so we can spend time together." She chirped.
Hikaru swallowed the dry lump in his throat and took a drink of the water sitting next to him, then continued. "So why did you decide to come out about this now?" He asked cautiously.
Sam chuckled. "Well... We won't be able to hide it in another three months."
The Ishibashis then noticed and realized that Kyoko's hand had been hovering over her tiny belly the entire show and Sam had been very protective of her. Sam's behavior had been a bit suspicious, but until now they didn't put two and two together. The studio erupted once again and Yashiro's phone was angrily buzzing in his pocket backstage. It was Lory...
"How could you not know any of this?! You're her manager!" Lory howled.
Yashiro shook his head. "I am her manager not her baby-sitter and might I remind you, I was out of the country with Ren while he was filming. I warned him that he needed to keep in touch with her, but he kept telling me that they needed time apart to think. Or, should I say he needed the time?" Yashiro defended.
Lory sighed and looked at the broken man on the sofa. "Is this true? Is that why you never contacted her? Because you thought she needed time or, was it because you felt you were getting too attached to her? Did you actually expect her to not seek attention and comfort when she felt that the situation was a lost cause?"
"She wasn't ready..." He murmured into his hands.
"No Kuon... You weren't..." Lory said quietly and shook his head. "I should have put you in the LoveMe Section instead of her." He mumbled to himself inaudibly.