Chapter 27: Interview
It has been 2 days since the filming for 'Love and War' was shot to have the scenes with Kuu done before he had to return back to LA to see his wife and he was supposed to travel with Julie next to her runway shows.
The night Kuu had to leave was a sad one for everyone that had to see him off as both Kyoko and Kuu actually got used to seeing each other every day but after they talked that they would still talk when it was possible it made the leaving better. Kuu mentioned to Kyoko again that he was very proud to have her as his daughter, but when the plane arrives, Kyoko said her goodbyes, she was told by Ren to wait for him outside in the car as since they were both on a modeling shoot together earlier that day, so they came together. The last thing before Kuu boarded the plane was telling his son that he loved him and will miss him as well as giving him a thumbs up about how close he has gotten with Kyoko knowing that they are really close friends and Kuu was hoping they would become more soon.
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It was just after 11 o'clock in the morning and Ren was waiting in a waiting room at TBM studio that he was told to wait in as the time for the interview was scheduled for 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
Yashiro was also in the room with Ren sitting across from him who was dressed in a dress shirt that was slightly opened at the top, a jacket and his regular Khaki pants. "So where is she, Ren?" he asked knowing that they have gotten close through the few days of movie filming but not knowing much about it from Ren's silence.
Ren looks at his manager across from him and sighs, "I don't know Yashiro-san, President told me to not worry about driving her here as she had something before this interview today."
Yashiro nods then speak again, "Are you happy about you having more free time when you go away for shooting? And that you would be around Kyoko-chan more?" In the end, Yashiro was smirking.
Ren chuckles, "Yes to both but I will have to wait and see what happens as I don't know what the filming plan is when we move to the new location…"
After that, there was a knock on the door frame as a young woman was standing there wearing a strapless navy blue dress that falls just below her knees, but the dress emphasized the lady's body really well. "May I join you?" the young woman says.
Ren wasn't thinking when he was about to say something but then looked at the lady and saw that this wasn't just anyone, "Oh of course Mogami-san." He says smiling and offering a hand over to Kyoko also he went back to calling her the way he uses to since Yashiro was around and knew he would pick on him later if he would call her by her first name without an honorific.
Kyoko giggles and takes Ren's hand and goes beside him as she knew due to her part as a princess he always takes her hand which she didn't mind as every time touching him sent sparks through her. "I hope I didn't make you both wait too long for me…I had a photo shoot before this."
Yashiro speaks before Ren could as he could tell that Ren was mesmerized by Kyoko, "No no we haven't been waiting long, and the interview still doesn't start for another hour yet."
Kyoko smiles towards Yashiro but could feel Ren looking at her and then felt the kiss on the top of her hand like he has been doing for a while now but still sent a spark through her and was going to speak but Ren spoke first.
"You look beautiful Mogami-san." Ren says trying to not look too much at her body in that dress as he didn't want to ever become a pervert in her mind, he liked having a good place in her mind and heart.
Kyoko looks at Ren now with a pink tinge in her cheeks, "Thank you Tsuruga-san, you look handsome." She smiles as she knew he always was handsome.
The 3 of them continue to talk for a while as they were all ready to participate in the interview but even though they were early, the interview time could always change if the host wasn't available to do the interview at the scheduled time or wanted to do it a little sooner.
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When the time came, an assistant comes to get Ren and Kyoko as Yashiro goes to be a part of the audience and the assistant gets Ren and Kyoko position to the side of the stage to enter.
Ren looks to Kyoko beside him who had her hands in front of her knowing she wasn't nervous but knew she was thinking so he puts an arm around her which got her attention. "Kyoko it will be ok…it might be your first interview back in Tokyo but you will be great, and when we walk out, I would like for you to hold onto my arm just for the image as our roles are very close."
Kyoko looks at Ren and smiles, "As you wish my Warrior." She says with a playful smile and puts her hand on his arm ready to be called onto the stage.
"Welcome everyone to the show, I am Riku, your host for the next hour and today we have two very special guest one is the most desirable man in Japan." The audience begins to scream which makes Riku giggles before continuing, "And our other guest is an international actress and model, so please welcome Tsuruga-san and Kyoko-san." Riku chirps.
Ren and Kyoko walk onto the stage with Kyoko holding onto Ren's arm well they wave to the audience with their free hand as Kyoko takes the seat closest to Riku and Ren took the spot right beside Kyoko.
Riku smiles at the 2 people on the set now, "Thank you for coming today."
"The pleasure is all ours Riku-san." Kyoko speaks nicely and has a kind smile on.
"Well let's first talk about you Kyoko-san since everyone is dying to know about you, so you're an international actress and model what caused you to return back to Tokyo after making it big elsewhere?" Riku smiles.
"I returned because this place is my home and those that I care about are here so I couldn't stay away from them for too long." Kyoko says knowing Ren's eyes were fixed on her but it was nice having him watch her.
"Well, that's great that you came back…" Riku moves a few papers on her desk to bring one with a chart on it, "Kyoko-san how does it feel to be voted the future most desirable female in Japan as well as being at the same level as your co-star Tsuruga-san?"
Kyoko was about to say something that wouldn't be entirely confident when Ren moves his hand to her lap which made Kyoko look at him and she gave him a warm smile before looking back to Riku and answering her question.
"It's a great honor to be voted the future most desirable female, and about being on the same level as Tsuruga-san, it's a great pleasure to be there just a little after starting my Showbiz career. I wanted to become the best I could and make it to that level beside him to have his respect and for him to see me as an equal." Kyoko pauses for a second, "He didn't particularly like me the day we met." She giggles.
Ren looks at Kyoko once more, "A little after starting? So her want for revenge on that kid turned to her wanting to better herself to have me see her as my equal? I didn't know that, but I never asked…I feel honored to have been important to her even in the beginning." He thought to himself.
Riku looks from Kyoko to Ren and giggles, "Well I can guarantee that he does see you as an equal…the next question is for both of you before we get to the main reason for the interview, the question is are either of you seeing someone currently?"
Kyoko answered first, "No, I am not seeing anyone currently." She smiles but not looking at the man beside her knowing if she does there was a high chance she wouldn't be able to hide her blush.
It was Ren's turn now to talk, "I am as well not seeing anyone currently." He says looking slightly at Kyoko for a moment then away.
Riku smiles, "Well then good luck finding your loves and since we're on that topic of love you two are co-stars in a new film that has just started filming a few days ago."
Ren smiles, "Yes, we are working on a movie called 'Love and War.'"
"That's amazing…" Riku says excited and turns to a tv screen to the side that has a picture of Princess Anysia sitting on a throne. "So who is this beauty?" she asked referring to the picture which was a set shot that was given to Riku before the interview to show.
Kyoko sees the picture and smiles, "That is Princess Anysia, my role."
"No wonder you were casted as the princess, you're gorgeous that reflects one of a royal." Riku compliments the young actress.
Kyoko blushes slightly, "Thank you Riku-san."
The screen then changes to a movie poster which was the first draft of Seika and Princess Anysia in a close embrace and both looking at the other with deep love for one another.
"Wow that poster is perfect, you two would make this film amazing as the leading roles also would make a perfect couple." Riku winks at the 2 beside her then continues, "But I have heard from a source that the filming is moving locations to somewhere which works best for most of the outdoor scenes."
Ren started, "Yes, it's still in Japan but in an area with beautiful nature scenery." He says then looks at Kyoko to finish.
"We are returning to my birthplace for the filming. " Kyoko says with a smile.
"That must be exciting, good luck with the filming but that all for our show today…thank you Kyoko-san and Tsuruga-san for joining us today." Riku says
Ren and Kyoko bow their heads and says thanks before they walk off the set like they did when they were getting on it with them wave and but this time Ren had his arm around her as they leave the stage.
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Someone was watching the interview that was airing live on the TV, and that person was getting angry in that locked room alone clenching his fists.
"How the hell did she become that big in 5 months! That Shape Shifting Demon, she was just a plain boring girl with no sex appeal…how could she be that beautiful." The singer caught himself calling her beautiful. He groans, "And she was only supposed to be in showbiz to get revenge on me when the hell did it become about her wanting that pretty boy to see her as an equal? And now those two are working together! They look so close like they are close friends or even lovers."
Sho was having a fit in that room throwing things due to the thought of those getting close, "She is supposed to be mine! He can't have her…not even for filming not if they will be as close and in love as that poster shows…I can't allow this…they can't be close… I need to do something about this...I refuse to allow this to go on any longer."
He gets up from the couch he was loafing on and starts pacing around thinking of a plan to get near her then something clicked in his head, and he smirks, "She will be returning to her birthplace…where she grew up that will be my chance…"
Sho grabs his phone and begins to call someone with the smirk still plastered on his face "Hello…It's me…I have a few questions…"
