I don't own Skip Beat, Yoshiki Nakamura-sensei does, So I give her all credit for the original Story, While I own this fan-fiction – My first about Skip Beat
** There will be some slight time skips – I won't be covering the whole day **
Chapter 6 : Coincidence or Fate ?
( In the hospital – Kyoko's Room )
Unsure of the style Kyoko likes, Saena decided to get her different styles, therefore She ended up returning to the hospital with several shopping bags
Kyoko took a look at the different clothes her mom got her, she smiled and cheerfully said: They are all cute ! … I will go get changed … ( she took one of the outfits and went into the bathroom to get changed )
Speechless and confused, Saena wondered why is Kyoko being so cheerful ( I just got her some clothes, why would she be this happy about it? … does buying her clothes make her this happy ? )
All dressed up, Kyoko leaves the bathroom and cheerfully says: It fits perfectly, Thank you mom!
Saena nodes to her and looks away, trying to contain her feelings, … she was about to laugh because she thought it was funny that Kyoko is just so cheerful about the clothes she got her … which made no sense to her personally
Being extremely cheerful, Kyoko asked : What do you think … do they look good on me?
Unable to hold her laughter, Saena starts laughing … she tries to stop herself right away and looks away embarrassed by her actions and says: you look fine, let's get ready to leave!
Kyoko was confused about the reason her mother started laughing out of a sudden, but she was still happy, because her mother wasn't being strict and emotionless around her anymore
Saena: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh at you, I just don't understand why you're so cheerful and happy after I got you some clothes, it's not a big deal!
Kyoko was a little embarrassed hearing that, but she replied : I like everything you got me, so I'm very happy … I don't often buy myself clothes either … so to get new clothes from you especially is really special … that's why I'm happy!
Saena: you don't buy yourself clothes? … so where do you get your outfits from?
Kyoko: I usually borrow them from the agency when I need something specific .. but overall I just wear what I have … I have a lot of things to pay for, so I don't spend money on myself as much as others would expect!
Saena: What are those things you need to pay for?
Kyoko: I need to pay for school, training school and rent, although Okami-san does allow me to pay by working when I can … but since I get really busy , I can't help around as much!
Saena: You don't have to worry about paying for your education or acting classes anymore … so focus on what's important … leave the bills to me … understood?
Kyoko smiles and says: Understood! … I will make you proud!
Saena helps Kyoko with her things and they leave the hospital, heading to Kyoko's current residence at Darumaya
(At Darumaya)
Okami-san: Kyoko just called me and told me that she's on her way back … she was just discharged from the hospital!
Taisho: That's good
Okami-san: yeah … I'm glad she's alright now
Taisho nods in agreement
15 minutes later
Okami-san: Kyoko … your back!
Kyoko greets okami-san and Taisho respectfully with a bow and says : I'm back and again, I would like to thank you for all the food you sent .. I feel much better after eating it
Saena greets the couple with a bow and says: Thank you for taking care of my daughter .. and I appreciate all the food you sent us, it was delicious!
Taisho nodes to Saena and goes back to work, since they are going to open soon for business
Okami-san: come on in! …. ( she seats them in the private living after helping Kyoko put away her things ) and then she says : I will bring you something to eat … (after a few minutes, she comes back with a few dishes for Kyoko and Saena)
Kyoko: let me help you!
Okami-san: Please stay seated Kyoko-chan, you were just discharged, you need to rest!
Kyoko: but ….
Saena : Kyoko … it's the doctor's orders … just rest for today!
After putting the food, Okami-san attempted to leave and have them have a private mother-daughter time
Saena stops her saying : Okami-san … I would like to speak to you about something important
Okami-san: ah yes …. ( she sits down ) and says : Go ahead !
Saena : First I would like to thank you for taking care of my daughter
Okami-san: No problem … we really enjoyed having her for around, she's a great person, hardworking and helpful around here … we are really grateful for everything she did!
Saena : I understand that Kyoko has been an employee here … and she paid for her stay here by helping whenever she can
Okami-san: Ah yes, even though she has become busier … she still helps out a lot whenever she can and she's an amazing cook, she sometimes help make breakfast, so I give her a lunch box whenever she needs one for school or work!
Saena : I see, ….. I hope this isn't going to make work harder for you … but I plan to have Kyoko move in with me by the end of this week!
Okami-san: Oh … That's great! .. don't worry about our work, it's great that she gave a helping hand whenever she could, but we can manage … I am really happy for you Kyoko-chan!
Kyoko: Thank you Okami-san … but … if you need a helping hand, please let me know … I will try to come as much as possible and help whenever I can!
Okami-san: I'm thankful Kyoko-chan … but I think it's time for you to focus on your career and education … but please come whenever you want to have a meal, ok?
Kyoko cheerfully answers: ok, I will!
Saena : Does she have any balance for rent that she needs to pay?
Okami-san: No, not at all!
Saena: Ok, Thank you for everything!
Okami-san: No problem … I will let you eat now … please call me if you need anything!
Kyoko: Thank you Okami-san!
Okami-san nodes to Kyoko and Saena and leaves to help her husband get ready to open the store
After finishing, Kyoko gets up to pick the dishes, but okami-san comes back in and takes away the dishes, telling Kyoko to rest instead. So Kyoko takes her mother to her room upstairs
Saena enters Kyoko's room and sees how organized it is … but then she notices the two posters on her wall, a big one for Fuwa Sho, and a small one for Tsuraga Ren, … she sighs without bothering to ask … she notices that Kyoko doesn't have much to pack so she says: I guess you can start packing a day or two before I pick you up this weekend .. I can help you if you need me to !
Kyoko: It's ok, I can handle it … I wouldn't like to bother you! … besides you have work right?
Saena: No, I have an extra week off, so I will be by your side!
Touched, Kyoko says: Thank you, mom, I hope this won't affect your work negatively
Saena: It won't … I never took time off and visited you in Kyoko, so I have a lot of time I can use .. I'm sorry I never tried to be a mother to you before, but I will try from now on if you give me the chance!
Kyoko: Of course I will, and Don't worry, I understand!
Saena looks around and sees a few fancy things … and other handmade items and says : did you make these yourself?
Kyoko shows her mother her handmade items and tells her the fancy things were presents by her fellow friends as return gifts on White day
Okami-san knocks on the door and says: Kyoko-chan, you just received a small package .. it seems that it was lost in the mail … it was finally retrieved and sent to you .. ( she hands her the box and leaves them alone )
After putting the box on the table, Kyoko just stares at it, remembering how the mail delivered her the poisoned chocolates, she was too cautious from opening the box
Saena: what's the matter? … aren't you going to open that?
Kyoko: I don't want to risk it … what if it's from the same sender, I might end up in the hospital again … or worse …
Saena interrupts her saying: are you going to be afraid of anything after the accident … at least check the sender!
Kyoko still worried : ok …. ( she gets closer to the box and looks at the address ) and says : why would the school send me a package? … this might be a trick, right?
Saena says: If your that paranoid, I will open it on your behalf!
Kyoko hands her a craft knife that she can use to open a package and asks: are you sure?
Saena: don't worry too much … ( she opens the box and she sees a folder and two boxes inside) and says : I believe it's safe!
Kyoko gets closer feeling comfortable after her mother checked the box, she opens one of the boxes and sees a gold pin
Saena : gold pin? …. Does your school have a reward system of some sort?
Kyoko: I'm not sure …. ( she goes to open the second box and sees a framed certificate)
Kyoko reads the certificate: Certificate of Excellence for receiving full marks on the finals … that reminds me … I never really looked at my results because I got really busy!
Hearing her daughter got full marks made Saena very proud … she was just not sure how she should express that because Kyoko asked her to pat her head when she becomes a famous actress, she became unsure how to react, but she decided to at least say something nice and said: I am proud of you Kyoko … you did well!
Surprised by her mother's words, Kyoko smiles happily trying to hold herself from crying, because her mother finally said exactly what she always dreamed of hearing from her … and says: Thank you, mom! … I'm glad I did my best!
Saena smiles and notices her daughter is trying to hold back tears, she looks away and says: Don't cry … We can hang it when you move in …. Ok?
Overjoyed, Kyoko answer cheerfully : Yes ! …
She then opens the folder to see what's inside, then she says : Are those the forms the teacher was asking me for?
Saena takes a look at the form and asks: Do you want to skip a grade?
Kyoko: what is the benefit of skipping a grade though … I'm doing well currently!
Saena : If you skip a grade, you will be graduating on time
Kyoko's eyes shine in excitement, and says: I want to!
Saena : Well then, you should fill this form and let me sign it!
Kyoko: ok, I will work on it tonight!
Saena looks at the time and remembers that she needed to go meet with Todoh-san regarding their plan against the Morizumi family, so she says: I will leave now, I will pick you up tomorrow morning!
Kyoko: ok, see you tomorrow mom .. ( she bows respectfully to her mom )
After Saena left, Kyoko sat down and looked at the certificate and smiled happily … she was really happy with how her relationship with her mother improved, it was almost like a dream, unbelievable, but whenever she sees her mother, she knew it was all real
Even though it all happened after she was poisoned, she was still happy, because her mother could have just ignored her, but her mother was there by her side every single day since, so she was very grateful and looking for a brighter future for their relationship as mother and daughter
( Overseas – after a concert )
Shoko: Sho, I just spoke with the president, he has authorized a week off, so you can get back to Tokyo and take care of your urgent matter! … we can travel back to Japan as soon as your concert finishes, if that's what you want!
Sho: You managed to convince him?! …. Thank you!
Shoko: However, it's only one week off, so you need to finish everything within that time frame!
Sho: I understand, I don't need much! … a week is more than enough!
Shoko: I also want to warn you! …. Don't cause any problems whatsoever!
Sho: I'm not a child! … I know how to behave!
Shoko Mocks him says : Right! … you always acted like an adult and never caused problems!
Sho: whatever!
Shoko remembers something and says : one more thing!
Sho annoyed, he asks: what now?
Shoko: your parents called, and they demand to see you in your week off!
Sho: I don't want to go to Kyoto!
Shoko: They are coming to Tokyo … they are meeting you there!
Sho: Fine … but you need to stay with me, if my mom is alone with me, she won't let me go!
Shoko looks at him and smiles: I would love to see what she would to you!
Sho face goes red and he screams: NEVER MIND …. Leave me alone!
( Next Day )
At 7 am the next day, Saena went to pick up Kyoko from Darumaya and brought her to the LME building to meet Takarada-san before the press conference
( In Takarada's office )
Takarada sees Saena and Kyoko entering his office, so he gets up and greets them saying: Welcome! ... your right on time ! … let's have a short discussion before the press conference!
Kyoko thinks to herself ( He is shockingly normal today …. Nothing extravagant … No… it might be a trap …. He has to somehow do something drastic anytime now .. wait .. could it be because my mom is here, he is behaving himself, it was the same in the hospital, he didn't do anything then .. could it .. Really?
Takarada: have a seat, … Ruto, please bring some tea!
Ruto says: Yes sir …. ( he leaves to go get the tea …. He returns and serves them the tea he had prepared shortly before their arrival
Takarada: Kyoko, you will start the conference, by letting everyone, especially your fans, that you are on your way to a full recovery
Kyoko: Yes, I prepared a short paragraph, and my mom took a look and said it was good!
Saena: A second opinion would be appreciated !
Takarada : let me see … ( He takes the paper and reads it, then looks up smiling ): It's perfect, Your smart Mogami-kun … just don't be nervous, ok?
Kyoko: Ok … I will try my best!
Saena: Are the reporters allowed to ask questions?
Takarada: Well, yes ! …. But she doesn't have to answer all of them, if she is uncomfortable, she can say "no more questions please", or just say "no comment" when she doesn't want to answer a specific question!
Kyoko: Ok
Saena: If possible, can you limit their question choices, Especially those concerning details about the incident!
Takarada: So you want to keep all the details secret?
Saena: Yes, the fewer the number of people who know, the less the information spreads … if the culprit doesn't hear details and is aware of them, he or she will be caught red-handed, if people are aware, they can just blend in with everyone and pretend it's common knowledge, which will make it harder to catch them!
Takarada: That's correct … I will make sure no one will ask such a question … Ruto, tell the reporters I need to speak to them before the conference, and it's really important!
Kyoko smiles and says: Thank you, president!
Takarada: Don't worry about it Mogami-kun, you're in good hands ! … we will protect you no matter what! … and I hope they catch who is behind this soon… I will go speak with the reporters, you just calm down and get ready, ok?
Kyoko : Ok!
( In the Grand-Jewel Hotel )
Although his wife calmed down, and let him sleep on the bed, Kioshi was still unable to sleep with all the thoughts spinning in head … the possibilities that Kyoko is his child … he wanted it all to be wrong, because he didn't know how this was going to affect his family's future, his thoughts included questions like:
-Will my wife leave me because of this?
-Are my sons going to hate me?
-How is my traditional and strong-minded mother going to react to the news of me having a child outside of marriage?
-My father is going to kill me!
-Will my wife hate Mio since she might be my daughter ? why does that matter to me anyway?!
- How will my wife feel about me having a daughter with another women, when she had three miscarriages, all females … is this going to hurt her?!
- Do I even want to know if she's mine?
-where do I go from here? … what is the right move?
His thoughts stop taking over when he hears his wife talking
Anna: Are you still awake?
Kioshi: I couldn't sleep with all those lingering questions … I can't help but worry !
Anna: what are you worried about exactly?
Looking away, Kioshi answers: I'm worried you will leave me because of this, what will our sons think of me … how are my parents going to react to this ? … if she is really mine that is!
Anna: I won't leave you because of that … and our sons love you, and they always wanted a sister, which is something I couldn't give them … so I think it will be fine … but for your parents, I wouldn't know … your mother is very traditional, and your father is really tough!
Kioshi: You cannot speak about this to them no matter what ! …. Until we are 100% sure .. we can't let them know about it at all … ok?
Anna: fine by me, there is no reason to tell them unless we know she's really yours, and still, I would be afraid if I were you!
Kioshi: Tell me about it …. I was grateful when you actually got along with my mom for once, but the worst part about it that you both got along on the fact you both loved Mio ! .. what are the odds … seriously … I know I messed up … but to punish me like this is cruel!
Anna: The question now is how are you going to figure it out, is she going to simply tell us " yes she's your daughter?" …. how are we going to go about it anyway?
Kioshi: Let's say, we can ask her about her life, if she's married, and if she had kids, … I will pretend I never saw the show where she falsely declared she didn't have any children … wait, are you sure she's actually her daughter?!
Anna: You saw it all … she called her "mom" … what do you want more than that, a birth certificate proving they are mother and daughter?
Kioshi: I forgot!
Anna: so were you doubting me … that I heard it all wrong?
Kioshi: No, I just don't want to believe it … it's all too much … I just came to apologize to prove to you I'm a good man and a good example to our boys, but now we are in a dilemma!
Anna: let's stop discussing this for now … try to sleep, I will go watch some TV
Kioshi: I don't think I will be able to sleep until I know the truth!
Anna: don't die on me and make me a widow! …. (She gets off and goes to the living room)
Kioshi gets up and follows his wife … he didn't want to drown in the sea of thoughts alone in their hotel bedroom
Opening the Tv, Anna was surprised to see the very person they were talking about and says: It's Kyoko !
Flustered, Kioshi says : Just change the channel!
Anna: No, she is doing a press conference, it's probably about what happened to her, I am curious! … and since I'm a fan, I will keep supporting her no matter what ! … your daughter or not, she will still be my favorite Japanese actress of all time!
Overwhelmed, Kioshi wonders if Kyoko being his daughter isn't a bad thing .. since his wife is her fan, she might not dislike the idea … and his family will stay together!
*** TV: Press conference ***
Kyoko : I would like to thank everyone for all their support … I am really thankful to have you all by my side, Thank you for sending me get well messages and flowers … I Would like to thank the hospital for the great care they provided me and my friends and family … The police and lawyers for working on this case day and night … and for all the fans who prayed for my recovery .. I would also like to thank my Agency for their support, as well as, all my friends and collogues who paid their visits or sent messages and flowers wishing me to get well soon … I am feeling much better, and I am on my way towards a full recovery … I will do my best to get back to the work I love and perform my best in the future …. Thank you ( she bows a deep bow in respect )
The reports ask her a few questions, and one of the reporters who didn't respect Takarada's request, asked a question that he shouldn't, but Kyoko answered politely with " No Comment"
Behind Kyoko, the chief of police was standing, next to him was Todoh-san and her Mother Saena … Takarada took over and spook to the reports after letting Kyoko go since she finished what she had to say
*** End ***
Anna commented : she seems like a sweet and sincere young girl … I really do like her!
Kioshi, however, felt anxious … the more he saw Kyoko, the more he felt like the possibility of her being his daughter was increasing … she was old enough to be 17-18 …. And if she is 17 years old, then his only thought was that she must be his
Noticing her husband isn't acting like himself, Anna asks him: what's the matter?
Kioshi: I need some fresh Air! …. ( he gets up and goes to the balcony )
Anna sighs … she is concerned about this matter, but she doesn't feel hostile about it, she decides to wait for the meeting with Saena, to decide how to go from there
In the balcony, Kioshi thinks of Saena, she was there standing behind her daughter, his thoughts go back in time, and he thinks about his time with Saena, how he got her to do everything with him, he was certainly the one in charge, and responsible for his actions, and he did regret not thinking about protection then
He never thought of the consequences of his actions regarding the intimate time he spent with the women he liked 18 years ago … he wasn't sure it was love, because although he felt bad and hurt that he had to do what he did, when it came time to do what he needed to do, he did it's without thinking about it twice
He did try to warn her, but, flipping the disk might be just considered a clumsy mistake on her part, she might have never guessed until he left
His thought run wild again, he became hesitant about the idea of meeting Saena, because he didn't know how much she might have hated him for what he did … he knew that the law isn't after him, but still he wasn't sure what she might do if he showed up!
He did remember that their eyes met a while ago, just before her TV appearance … so he wondered if that was her way of telling him to stay away from her, and they had no string attached whatsoever … but since he saw Kyoko, and learned that she may be his daughter, his wife's question made everything clear to him, he was in denial and she woke him up … He needed to know the truth so he can go back home with no regrets
( Kyoko's room at Darumaya )
Kanae and Chiori entered Kyoko's room after Kyoko let them in … they both came to help her pack … when they came in, they were greeted by Saena, who was also sitting with her daughter
Saena came after meeting with the Koenji family and was able to obtain the videos to finally make a strong case against Morizumi Kimiko … she let her daughter know where they stand, and that she will do her best along with Todoh-san to get her the justice she deserved
Kyoko: I really don't have much, but thank you for coming to help, I appreciate it!
Chiori: It's girls night, am I right?!
Kyoko: yeah!
Kanae looks around and freezes when her eyes fall onto the two posters, the proportions were so drastic and weird, she had to get an explanation, so she asks : what the hell is this ? … those two posters look so wrong in so many ways … explain!
Saena smiles because she was finally about to hear the answer to a question she never bothered to ask herself … It bothered her from the beginning, but her pride would never allow her to ask!
Confused, Kyoko asks: what's wrong with them?
Chiori: Wait, I thought you hated Fuwa Sho, why do you have a huge picture of him … while Tsuraga-san's poster is small … something is indeed Odd about this
Kyoko: Oh, I can explain! …. The reason why Tsuraga-sans poster is smaller, is because it the first ever poster I got of him … while the reason why Fuwa Sho's poster is huge is that it's the last one I own … I ripped all the rest to bits and pieces, and I didn't want to spend another penny on that jerk, so I hung the last poster I had of him, because he is my target, for revenge of course!
Chiori: Ah I see, makes sense!
Kanae: your right, but if I were you I would just cut the poster to make it smaller, … I would love to see Tsuraga-san's reaction to this, should I take a picture I wonder?!
Kyoko Screams: NOOOOOOOO ! … ( she runs and rips Shotaro's picture off the wall ) and says: I don't need this anymore anyway!
Chiori smiles and says: That was quick … you really value Tsuraga-san's opinion of you, don't you?!
Not wanting to admit, Kyoko just looks away with a slight blush
Chiori: It wouldn't kill you to admit it … that you have ….
Worked up, Kyoko declares: I can't fall! … No … I will not fall in love … No matter what … Love makes people stupid .. I don't want to fall into my old self again … That idiot part of me is far gone by now!
Chiori: I'm 100% sure there is one person in this world, who would have a heart attack if he hears such declaration from you!
Kanae: Remember how mad he was at us after he heard our answers regarding Valentine's day ! … you don't want that to happen again do you?
Hesitant, Kyoko answer: No … I truly don't …. The president knows everything … and if he hears what I just said, he might as well put me on the spot and tell Tsuraga-san everything!
Chiori : What does the president know that we don't … You having feelings for Tsuraga-san?
Saena wasn't sure if she should stay or leave, those two girls were talking about a subject she hates, and apparently, her daughter also fears … but she decided to sit and remain silent
Feeling like she was cornered, Kyoko slips a secret and admits: I can't admit such thing! …. If I do, I will have to go back to Kyoto and work as Sho's servant for the rest of my life!
All three were shocked at such declaration, unsure what to think, they all had questions that needed immediate answers
Shocked by what she just said, Kyoko covers her mouth in horror and thinks of a way out, but without luck!
Saena speaks up and asks: what are you talking about … is this a promise you made to yourself, or was it proposed by that kid?
Kyoko answers her mother regretfully : I made that promise to Sho when he cornered me about it … he accused me of being a stupid person who only thinks of love before, so in my defense, I wanted to prove to him that I am only working on my goal to destroy him, and Tsuraga-san was only my mentor aiding me to become a better actress … and because he kept challenging me, I made such declaration … I guess it escalated quickly and he took it as a promise .. and I can't back down from that promise! .. I won't lose to him!
Troubled by Kyoko explanation, Chiori questions her further: So you're saying he manipulated you into saying something like that?
Kanae: Sure he did, he knows her well, after all, they grew up together, … so he must have said all the right things to make things go his way …. and make sure she said exactly what he wanted to hear!
Embarrassed, Kyoko says: I'm still an Idiot aren't I … being played by him over and over again!
Chiori: why do you blame yourself … He is the evil one, he is trying to control you … you did nothing wrong … other than playing into his trap that is … it's still not your fault though !
Kanae: How did he corner you, to begin with?
Kyoko tells them the whole story about Sho picking her up from school using Mimori .. and how it ended with that promise that she deeply regrets
Chiori : So you were seen Together by Tsuraga-san … and he assumed you liked him based on how you reacted … so you made the promise after being manipulated?!
Kanae: And …. How did Tsuraga-san act upon seeing you two together?
Kyoko: ah … he didn't do anything … he just looked surprised … but …
Chiori: but what?
Kyoko remembers that what happened next was in her secret mission, so she couldn't say what happened between her and Ren then …. Even she was so embarrassed when she remembered what happened … her face turned red and she looked away
Kanae: what are you hiding this time?!
Kyoko: Let's just say that Tsuraga-san doesn't like Sho … and he would rather not see us together, because Sho is a bad influence … and he always causes me trouble! … actually I am the one who usually causes trouble when I see Sho .. well.. it goes both ways!
Chiori: Wow, you always find a way to blame yourself …. It's almost impressive!
Saena realizes that she and Kyoko are very similar in that aspect, in the end, they both blame themselves even if they were wronged by others … she made a mental note that she needs to change that … not only for herself but for her daughter as well.
Kanae notices that Kyoko's mother isn't saying anything, which causes her to assume, that if she also blames herself, she might feel like she has no right to tell her daughter not to do something she does herself … it's was a similar situation with Ren not encouraging Kyoko to eat, since he doesn't eat well himself
Not wanting to talk about this anymore, Kyoko asks: shouldn't we start packing?
Chiori : Trying to change the subject, am I right?
Kyoko answers cheerfully: Guilty ! …. But yes, please let's change the subject!
Okami-san enters the room after knocking and gives everyone some juice and leaves
Saena gets up and opens one of the boxes she brought with her, so they can start packing Kyoko's stuff, she was no longer interested in the subject because she felt like she had nothing to say … she can't lecture Kyoko on something she does herself … but she was sure about one thing, that she will talk to Sho's parents and make sure that, that unacceptable promise is diminished in their upcoming meeting
Chiori helps pack the things on Kyoko's dresser, as she packs everything properly so nothing breaks … she adds padding and bubble wrap to things that needs extra care
Kanae starts with Kyoko's clothes, and as she packs a few articles of clothes, a hidden bag in the end of closet grabs her attention and she asks: what is this bag for ?
Kyoko looks at Kanae and her eyes catch a glimpse of what Kanae is asking about, and she jumps shouting : NOOOOOO ! …. Don't touch that !
Kanae: what are you hiding this time ?!
Kyoko embarrassed: Nothing … this is a … umm … a …. Well …. It's …. For … well …
Noticing Kyoko is extremely hesitant, Chiori asks: could it be the man-eating underwear you bought a while ago for a friend ?
Astonished, Saena looks at Kyoko with a questioning look, thinking, ( those two are your closest friends, and you still have a friend out there that wears what ? …. Man-eating underwear?
Kanae: what are you even talking about Amamiya-san … what are those man-eating underwear you are talking about?
Kyoko couldn't say it's not, because there were in the bag long with all Setsuka's clothes .. she couldn't tell anyone what's in the bag, because it was her dangerous mission, but no one knew what was the mission, and no one should know, not yet at least … so she was lost, she didn't know what to say at all
Chiori: Kyoko bought some extremely sexy underwear once … she said it was for a friend .. so I thought she may have been embarrassed, that she hid them instead of giving them to her friend !
Kanae: who is this friend that likes wearing such disgusting underwear … and how do you know their size to begin with ?
Kyoko face turned to a darker shade of red, and she just said : Let's stop talking about this … besides that bag has a custom for my secret mission, so please don't open it … it's a secret for a reason !
Chiori: do you mean the dangerous mission Takarada-san gave you ?
Remembering something similar, Saena ask: Is it the same mission you needed to obtain a passport for ?
Kyoko: Ah yes … it is !
Chiori: well, since it's a secret, we can't go against that … we won't ask about the bag … but what about the friend ? … I am really curious !
Kanae: the friend can be a part of the secret mission, am I right ?
Kyoko: Sort of … so, can we leave it at that ?!
Chiori: Fine!
Everyone continues to pack, and an hour later, they were all done packing … Saena gets up and leaves the room to answer he phone
Kyoko: Thank you for helping me pack, we are all done now
Chiori: No problem, this is what friends are for !
Kanae: Since I won't be here for long, I am happy that I am able to spend some girl time .. it's been fun, since I never did this before, I didn't know what I was missing !
Kyoko: I know, right !
Chiori smiles and says: Let's do this more often in the future !
Kanae: When I come back, we can have a sleepover in my apartment !
Kyoko: but before you go, we should hang out … maybe go the Karaoke ?
Kanae sighs and says : sure ! … We can do that !
Kyoko: Perfect !
Chiori: well, then … I will make sure I have time in my schedule … let's do it within the next few week, since I have to leave Tokyo soon as well … the comedy show I'm in figured out they wanted to tape shows all over japan, so I might be on the road for a while !
Kanae: it must be tough, traveling and all !
Chiori: It is, but since I'm done with Box "R" and I am home-schooled, I don't have to worry about much … my mom does get lonely when I am away for a while … hope she will be fine without me
Kanae: I see … can't she travel with though ?
Chiori: No thank you, she worries too much, it's a hassle to have her around, besides she gets tired easily … traveling isn't good for her, so she just watches me on TV !
Kanae: Well, since my parents are too busy either with work, or going on their 1000's honeymoon, I don't have to worry about them missing me, they probably won't even notice I'm gone … all they care about is the money I bring anyway
Kyoko: you have such a big family, I wonder how you don't lose count !
Chiori: you know Kotonami's family ?
Kyoko: I visited her home and stayed over once, there was a lot of kids everywhere, and they were wild, but it was a nice change … I never saw a family that big before though ! … I met all her siblings, and sister's in law, but not her parents .. as they were traveling !
Chiori: Just how big is it ?
Kanae: don't ask … I suspect that both my brother's wives are pregnant again ! … They can't even handle rent, but they keep having babies ! … so irresponsible !
Kyoko: how is that even possible ?!
Kanae: Let's forget about my family, I can't wait to go aboard and get away from them !
Kyoko: Ok ! … so what do we do now ?
Chiori: I guess we can head home for today, look at the time … it's almost 11:30 pm
Saena come back in the room after taking a call from Todoh-san and says: I need to leave for now .. I will see you tomorrow !
Kyoko: ok … I will see you tomorrow mom ! .. and Thank you for all the help … ( she bows while wishing her mother a safe trip home )
Saena: don't stay up too late … rest well ! …. Good night !
Kanae, Kyoko, and Chiori bow while saying : good night !
They hang out a little bit longer before they leave for the night .. they all had a great time together
( A Few Days Later - At Darumaya )
Kyoko: Please let me help you today ! … Today is my last day here, I just want to help until my mom comes to pick me up !
Okami-san: I don't want you to overwork yourself Kyoko-chan … you should be getting ready to leave soon … just wait patiently alright ?
Kyoko: But my mom will come after she meets with Todoh-san and the police, I still have time to help .. please !
Okami-san sighs and unwillingly agrees … she really wanted her to rest as much as she can, but Kyoko was not willing to sit down and do nothing
Taisho: let her be, it the last day .. if she wants to help as a form of thank you and good bye, let her be …. It's only for lunch anyway !
Kyoko: Thank you …. Don't worry, my mom is aware I am going to help, I let her know that I won't leave unless I help !
Okami-san: ok ! … as long as you don't overwork yourself Kyoko-chan !
Kyoko: My Mom and Todoh-san will come to pick me up, but they might end up having lunch here, I hope you don't mind !
Okami-san: Not at all, they are always welcome to eat here
Taisho: when they come, you are to change and have lunch with them … understood ?
Kyoko answers cheerfully: Yes sir !
( In the Grand-Jewel Hotel )
Kioshi: Are you ready ?
Anna: where are we going again ?
Kioshi: To a restaurant my friend recommended, it serves traditional Japanese food, I am sure you will love it !
Anna: Do I look alright … I'm not sure what I should wear to such restaurant
Kioshi: Don't worry, they don't have a dress code, what you are wearing is just fine !
Anna: alright … let's go then
Kioshi: ok … ( he opens the door and lets his wife leave first and then he follows her to elevator)
They get down and ride the Taxi that Kioshi called earlier
Taxi Driver: Where to?
Kioshi: Darumaya Restaurant please
Taxi Driver: Good choice, their food is amazing, and their staff is friendly … I went there a few weeks ago … the quality of their food never changed … you won't regret it ! … besides, a young lady helps around and she's always a great person to meet, you might be lucky and meet her .. she's famous you know
Kioshi smiles and only says: thank you !
( At Darumaya )
Kioshi & Anna enter Darumaya in anticipation, the smell of the food made them more excited to eat … but when they entered, they were greeted by an unexpected surprise
Okami-san and Kyoko Greeted them saying: Welcome !
Kyoko: Should I take them ?
Okami-san: I will take this couple …. Your customers are asking for more side dishes, go and serve them !
Kyoko: understood !
Kioshi & Anna were shocked to say the least … they never expected to see Kyoko working in this very restaurant
Okami-san takes them to their seats, and they were seated in front, so they were able to see Taisho cook the food … the smell was enough to make them drool for the food, but their shock made them a little distracted
Kioshi: was the Taxi talking about her … the young girl who is famous is … Kyoko ?
Anna: I think so …. This is surely unexpected !
Kioshi: My friend came here two years ago, he never mentioned a young girl working here .. is she new here … why is she even working here ?
Taisho heard them whispering and looked at them and said : Is there a problem ?
Kioshi: No … not at all … I was just wondering … why is a famous actress working here ?
Taisho: Are you Fans ?
Anna: I am ! .. I loved her Mio the most … Natsu is also so cool !
Taisho nods to Anna and returns to work
Kioshi: He didn't answer my question !
Anna: Maybe it's something he can't talk about, since it's her private life !
Kioshi: I guess !
Kyoko walks behind them and says: Taisho … can I take this to table number 4
Taisho nods to her and she come next to Anna to take the plates
Okami-san stops her and says: Kyoko, your mother is here, you should go get changed … I will take care of this !
Kyoko: oh … ok ! … Thank you !
Saena: You're really working , aren't you !
Todoh-san: you look cute wearing that, Kyoko-chan !
Kyoko smiles and bows to them and says: I can't help it … (she looks at Todoh-san) and says: Thank you Todoh-san !
Saena: As long as you're feeling ok, I don't mind it ! … are you done working ?
Kyoko: Yes ! … I will go get changed and we can have lunch before we leave !
Saena: alright … do you need help?
Kyoko: No, I can handle it !
Okami-san: let me take you to the living room, I will bring you the food myself !
Saena: Thank you !
Todoh-san just follows them into the private living room
Kyoko changes as fast as she could and gets down and says : I will help you Okami-san … please allow me to help one last time !
Okami-san: Alright … come with me, we should get them some of the food you made especially for them ! … lets go ! … ( Okami-san and Kyoko leave the room to get the food )
Todoh-san: She looks so much better now … she is so energetic too !
Saena: yeah ….
Todoh-san: what's wrong ?
Saena: Nothing … I just have mixed feelings about today … she is finally moving in with me, but I don't know how to feel about it … I am happy but anxious !
Todoh-san: that's good to hear … just take it day by day… you will get to know each other on a more personal level and become closer, your mother and daughter after all !
Saena: I know … I just hope it goes well … I don't want to mistreat her again!
Todoh-san: You're doing well so far, why are you worried about that? … your both grown women .. and I am quite sure you will enjoy her company … just calm down and take it easy !
Saena: you're so carefree … you think everything is that simple ?!
Todoh-san: Ouch … I am just trying to help ! … I know you well, and I think you changed for the best ! … you're doing your best to make sure she's safe, and you want to get her the justice she deserves, so just have more faith in yourself ! … she is no longer a vulnerable child and your no longer stuck in that dark past … you both moved on for a better future !
Saena: you sure have more faith in me then I have for myself!
Todoh-san: Mogami-san … do you have cold-feet ?
Saena: No, I won't go back .. I am just unsure … well … let's see what happens !
Todoh-san: Do you have a bad feeling about it then ?
Saena: I don't have a bad feeling about it … I just have a bad feeling overall, like something is coming to rock everything I build so far … it's not Kyoko … it's something else, but I don't who it is or what it may be!
Todoh-san: Ok then … when that comes … you can rely on me !
Saena: why should I ! … I can depend on myself … I don't need anyone's help !
Todoh-san: I understand that you like to fight on your own, but the offer will remain open, alright ?!
Saena: ….
Todoh-san: Oh …. Here they come … let's talk about this when you get back to work !
Saena: Just close the subject … you never know … nothing might happen, and it's just a nightmare! … nothing to worry about !
Todoh-san: No worries ! … I will be ready either way !
Saena looks at him with a confused look, in her mind she thought ( why should he be ready for anything ... when it feels like a personal problem ) … she wasn't sure anything was going to happen … she just had nightmares a lot more lately … she just braced herself to what may come her way
Back in the main restaurant
Kioshi froze when he heard Saena voice … he wasn't ready to see her yet again … and she kept appearing out of nowhere … once in the hospital .. and now here … he realized that Kyoko is really her daughter … and she may appear wherever her daughter goes … but he wasn't mentally ready for that
Anna: you ok ?
Kioshi: yeah .. I just didn't expect that !
Anna: It's her mother.. what were you expecting ?
Kioshi: Nothing … just nothing!
Okami-san: ready to order ?
Kioshi: yeah … we will have 2 full meals please !
Taisho nodes and start working to get their order ready … since the restaurant wasn't busy yet, he had time to listen to each order and get it ready right away
Okami-san: where are you from ?
Anna: I'm from the United States,
Okami-san: your Japanese is excellent !
Anna: Thank you … I had to learn it so I can speak with my in laws … it was a condition to get married actually !
Taisho looks at her and thinks (she was willing to learn our language to get married, interesting)
Okami-san: oh, wow !
Kioshi: Being a Japanese American, knowing Japanese was important to parents .… I'm glad I can share my culture with my wife !
Anna: the Japanese culture is amazing on it's own, I am grateful to be part of it !
Taisho nods and keeps working to get their order ready
Smiling Okami-san nods to them and goes off to serve another table while their order is being prepared … she returned after checking on Kyoko and tells her husband that Kyoko will leave in an hour, so they will both say their goodbyes when the time comes
Hearing that, Kioshi asks: why does a famous actress work here … just curious !
Okami-san: Actually, she worked here before she became an actress, we don't know much about her private life, but she stayed her for a while, but today is her last day !
Confused, Kioshi: she lived here ?
Okami-san: well, you can say that, she may have wanted to be independent for a while, but after what happen recently … it all changed … it's safer if she stayed closer to her family !
Anna: yeah, we saw the press conference a few days ago, about the accident .. she's a child, I can't believe someone tried to hurt her !
Taisho: Child?! .. your mistaken, she's a women, she already reached a marriable age !
Trying to get more information, Kioshi ask: How old is she ? …. 18 ?
Okami-san: she will turn 18 by the end of this year !
Kioshi thinks to himself ( she's 17 right now and will turn 18 soon … no .. it can't be … she can't be mine,… please don't be mine ! )
Taisho felt uncomfortable with those two, so he change the subject and says: your food is ready !
Okami-san helps her husband serve them the food and then she leaves to help other tables with their orders
Kioshi tastes dish, and says: The food is amazing !
Anna: it sure is delicious !
Taisho nods to them and return to his work getting other orders ready !
(One hour later - In Kyoko's room)
Kyoko, Saena, and Todoh-san finished putting all of Kyoko's things in the car, and they got back to her room to check if they left anything
Kyoko: looks like we got everything !
Saena: we should get going then … we should thank the owners !
Entering the room Okami felt a little sad, she enjoyed Kyoko's company, so seeing her room empty made it surreal, but she was happy for Kyoko so she says: looks like your done !
Kyoko: Yes … I would like to give you and Taisho my final goodbye !
Okami: Alright … lets meet down stairs … I will go get him !
Kyoko: Ok …. ( she looks at her room one last time, she enjoyed her time here, but she was happy to move in with her mother, so she smiled and left with a bittersweet feeling … leaving the couple who were like her family … but finally becoming closer to her mother … but she wouldn't change anything at all … if she had the choice, she would still choose to be with her mother ! )
Seeing her daughter expression, Saena realized that Kyoko was torn, but it was her choice .. she wanted her daughter to be closer, and her daughter accepted … so it was time to move on
(Outside Darumaya)
Okami-san and Taisho went out to say their final good-bye to their favorite girl … she was like a daughter to them, so they enjoyed having her with them … but now it was time for her to move on with her real family and focus on both her education and career.
Kyoko bows to them respectfully, trying to keep it together, she was very grateful to this couple who treated her well, and helped her along the way … she owed them a lot, especially that Taisho pushed her to never give up, and that's why she is where she is today
Saena bow to them and thanks them one more time for taking care of her daughter … she was grateful she was treated properly and that she was safe and happy around them … they gave her a place to stay in, a job to pay for her rent and education, so she was really grateful to them.
Todoh-san smiled as he bowed and thanked them for the amazing food, he promised to come by and eat at their place again !
Okami-san and Taisho returned to their work after they said their final good-bye … Okami-san was nearly tearful, because she was really going to miss Kyoko … but as she entered the Kitchen, she saw the box of food she prepared for them, so she took it and hurried out to catch them before they leave
Kyoko was walking with her mother to the car when she heard Okami-san call her, so she excused herself … and went back to see what Okami-san wanted
Saena and Todoh-san walk to the car and get in while they wait for Kyoko to come join them so they can go to Saena's place and start unpacking
A young man runs past with an older women trying to catch up to him … he however was too fast for her, so he gets there before her … and she just gives up running and walks slowly
Saena catches a glimpse of the man who was running, and feels troubled, hearing how Sho treated Kyoko in the past caused her to leave the car and follow behind the women … she didn't want interrupt yet, she wanted to see for herself how Shotaro treats Kyoko before she makes her next move
Kioshi and his wife Anna leave the restaurant after paying for their meal, and they decide to walk around the area, hence, they witness an unexpected scene, but since they were "outsiders" they couldn't get any closer, therefore they couldn't really hear anything which rendered them unable to understand the situation properly … they can only guess it was something very suspicious, … they were dying to know what was going on there !
Sho Runs towards Kyoko and holds her shoulders and says: So You're here?... is it really ok to leave the hospital so soon ?!
Freaked out by his sudden appearance, Kyoko screams in terror : WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE YOU BASTERD ?!
Shoko and Saena arrived just in time to see that … they both stood at a distance, however, Shoko was unaware of Saena's presence
Sho: Shut the hell up, why do you scream whenever you see me, are you asking for a scene ?!
Kyoko: I thought you were overseas … you even sent your minion to spy on me in the hospital !
Sho: Pochi isn't my minion … and yes I was overseas, but I returned for a break just to see you
Dumbfounded by his answer, Kyoko asks: WHY ?!
Sho: Because I care … and besides … I have every right to check on my property !
Horrified, Kyoko asks: WHAT PROPERTY ?!
Not wanting to hide anything, Sho answers: YOU ! … you're my property ! … so get over it !
Angered, Kyoko presses : When did I become YOUR property ?!
Sho: when you mother left you behind, you became mine … and I keep everything that's mine .. so I came to check on you and make sure my property is safe … anyone who misses with my property is missing with the wrong person
Shoko was shocked to her core, she didn't expect him to announce it to her so openly, and he seemed confident that he owns her …. It made her sick … she didn't like that … but she felt like it wasn't her place to butt in
Pushing him away, Kyoko declares: You don't own me, I'm not an item to be owned … I own myself ! … I don't belong to you … you bastard … your so delusional !
Sho: I keep what mine alright … I won't hand you over to that Jerk ! …. He is just using you, don't you get it ?!
Furious … Kyoko says : Who the hell is using me ?! …. Tsuraga-san ? …. Your wrong ! …. You're the one who used me like a ragdoll and threw me away when you got what you wanted !
Sho: Your so blind ! …. Your just his junior … just to boost his own Ego and his popularity as a good man, he visited you … he could care less about you ! … I'm your childhood friend, NOT HIM !
Enraged , Kyoko responds sharply : ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR BLOODY MIND ?! … TSURAGA-SAN ACCUTALLY CARES UNLIKE YOU, WHO THREW ME AWAY … you called me boring and plain…. You brought me here to be your damned maid, not your childhood friend …. You are the one who doesn't care about me!
Sho: So you like him … don't forget….
Kyoko interrupts him: I didn't forget anything …. There is a difference between liking someone and respecting them !
Sho responds sarcastically : Right! … like I will believe that bullcrap … you're the one who's clueless … the line between liking and respecting someone for you is blurred with your own delusions!
Kyoko: If your here to say such crap … you should just leave … I have no time for this nonsense !
Sho: where do you think you're going ?!
Kyoko: Home !
Sho: Wrong direction … you live here !
Kyoko: …. ( she looks at him .. then looks away and tries to walk away )
Sho: By the way … I heard you have a sister !
Stopping in her tracks, Kyoko looks at him with confusion and asks: What ?! … where did you hear that ?
Sho: Uou don't need to hide the fact your mother replaced you ! … she got married to a rich man, had your sister … and sent them to visit you in her place, because she could care less about you !
Kyoko: What in the actual Hell are you spewing ?!
Sho: Pochi told me … you don't have to hide it from me …. That women is really something ! .. first she goes on national TV and declares she has no children, but she has not one but two daughters from two different men … she's …..
Kyoko stops him before he can continue with a hard slap on his face … it was so loud and hard that it left an imprint of Kyoko's palm on his face
Stunned by her actions, Sho stares at her, confused why she suddenly become defensive towards the very women who denounced her own existence !
Kyoko: Don't dare speak about my mother in that way … all this crap is your own imagination … I have no sister … nor do I have a step-father … it's only me and my mother !
Sho: What the Hell ?! … what about that girl who kept calling you Onee-san .. and the rich man who was with her ?!
Kyoko: oh Maria-chan … she's not my sister … she the granddaughter of the president of my Agency LME … she came along with him to visit me .. because they also care .. unlike someone!
Sho: Maria-chan .. why the hell would she call you older sister then ?!
Kyoko: It's none of your business !
Sho: You're the one who caused such misunderstanding … why do you have to slap me for your own mistakes !
Kyoko: What ?! …. Your blaming me for your own stupid imagination ! …. Stop spewing crap and go home …. Besides … the slap is because you dared to speak ill of my mother !
Sho: I dare to ! … And I will … because she's a horrible …..
Kyoko tried to slap him again, but Shotaro stops her by holding her hand and pins her to the wall and says: your mother lied to the whole country about you … she said she had no kids .. yet you defend her … what the hell did she make you believe … true you two met after that, but she has no right to lie and say you don't exist!
Kyoko remembering her mother explaining her reasoning to her a few days ago, she defends her mother again saying: She had a good reason …. Besides me running away with you is enough reason to be disowned ! … But I'm still her daughter and I wasn't disowned thankfully
Sho: She already did, …. You were an empty shell when I met you that night … you looked devoid of all emotions … and …..
Saena comes closer and interrupts him saying with a strict tone: And does that justify your sexual harassment ?!
Shoko was alarmed by Saena's sudden appearance … she backed away as Saena came closer
Shocked, Sho stares at Saena who was walking towards them, so he lets go of Kyoko, and asks: Why are you here ?
Speechless by his rudeness Kyoko stares at him angrily
Saena: So do you own this place too?
Sho: No … But I never expected to see you here Mogami-san … it's surprising actually!
Saena: It shouldn't be that surprising … I as her mother, and I have every right to come and see her whenever I want !
In disbelief, Sho argues sarcastically : Right … you say you're her mother … when you lied to the whole country about being childless … you don't care about her one bit, so why the hell are you here ? did you think you can score point by visiting her in the hospital … did you brainwash …..
Kyoko charges towards him and pushes him, trying to land a punch or two … she couldn't believe he can speak so rudely to her mother
Saena: Kyoko! .. I don't think you can change his mind with violence .. just ignore him .. lets go !
Kyoko picks up the box of food Okami-san gave her and tried to follow her mother, yet she is stopped by Sho who pulls her back violently and causes her to accidently drop the box
Sho: she's not going with you ! … I won't allow you to abuse her anymore !
Saena stops and looks at him, but before she says anything … Kyoko kicks him in the shin, causing him to fall down and hold his leg in pain
Shoko felt like the atmosphere wouldn't allow her to interfere … especially with Saena being present … she looks so strict and powerful … Shoko can only watch from a distance
Sho: What the hell was that for ?!
Kyoko: For all the Crap your saying … how dare you ! …. You not only stop me from going with my mom, you even caused me to drop the precious food Okami-san gave us … you Bastard !
Sho: So you're going to ignore all the years of abuse and being abandoned by her ?! .. snap out of it Kyoko ! …. Don't follow that women … she will only …
Kyoko: Shut the Hell up ! …. You don't know her .. you know nothing ! … you can't speak about things you don't know … besides … you're the last person to talk … you used me … threw me away … you are the worst … My mother is nothing like you !
Sho: All those times you cried because she pushed you away, … all those times you ran somewhere unknown because you didn't want to cry in front of me .. all the times ….
Kyoko interrupts: You Don't know my mother … unlike you … she is trying to be there for me .. she stayed with …..
Sho interrupts : So what ?! …. So now she's trying ?! … don't you think it's a little too late .. you had to be between life and death for her to realize she was horrible and that she needed to pick her act up ?
Kyoko: You don't understand … Stop assuming things … I don't have to explain anything to you ! .. your opinion doesn't even matter or count … Yes … she was absent for a long time … but she had her reasons … Although I can't really understand everything that happened, what I suffered under you is nothing compared to her suffering .. so stop judging her ! .. Better late than never !
Saena just looked away .. she knew that how she treated Kyoko in the past was wrong, even if she had her own reasons, she believed that Kyoko shouldn't defend her at all … she was grateful that Kyoko wanted to have a relationship with her after all what happened
Sho: You've really lost it !
Kyoko: No I haven't !
Saena: Fuwa-kun .. Your parent are coming in two days from now .. they will pay us a visit, and I expect you to come along … you can say whatever you want then … so let her go !
Sho: You think you can stop me from expressing myself with my parents presence ?!
Saena: Not really … your free to say whatever you want in a few days' time .. so let her go !
Sho: NO !
Shoko finally interferes and says: Stop ! … you promised me that you won't cause any problems !
Sho defends himself saying : I'm not causing a problem .. I am stopping a possible abuse !
Kyoko: The only abuse done here is by you ! … leave me alone … I need to go !
Sho: where to ?!
Kyoko: None of your business ! … It's my life … I can go wherever I want !
Sho: I am not letting go of you until I know … besides … I already said you mine !
Kyoko: I'M NOT YOURS !
Saena comes closer and gently pushes Sho's hand away … and says: I'm taking my daughter home … if you have anything to say to her … come with your parents … otherwise, you won't be allowed around her anymore … you not only tricked her into coming with you … you sexually harassed her … and that won't go well with me … I can destroy you and your career if you dare touch her again … understood ?!
Pissed, Sho just answers : Yes Ma'am ! … ( he was still a little afraid of her, especially when she's that close … besides he cared about his career, so he didn't want to mess with a powerful lawyer!
Saena: Let's go Kyoko !
Kyoko answers: ok ! …. ( she picks the box up and checks it to be not broken and the food didn't spill, so she follows her mother into the car and leaves
Sho: What the hell ? … seriously … that girl is so desperate to be loved ! … I don't get her !
Stunned Shoko shakes her head and says: who's the blame here? .. if you cared about her and loved her properly when she was with you, she wouldn't have left and wanted to be loved by anyone else, but you threw it all away !
Sho: why her mother though ? .. why would she suddenly care … she never once visited Kyoko in Kyoto since she left to Tokyo … and now Kyoko is all defensive of her … What changed !
Shoko: She told you she spoke to her before right … maybe they came to an understanding and the accident only helped them become closer … nothing wrong with that .. Kyoko was right .. its better late than never .. after all, she's her mother .. and who doesn't want their mother's love?
Sho: I don't buy it … I will go to that meeting with my parents and expose that witch!
Shoko: Your being honestly rude … if her mother is trying, you shouldn't look at it negatively and instead be supportive … if you care about her one bit, let her be … give her mother a chance !
Sho: you will never understand ! … you weren't there …. Her mother never even let her touch her hand back then … what changed .. Kyoko is becoming famous? And all of a sudden her mother cared !
Shoko: …..
Sho sarcastically says in a feminine voice : Oh Kyoko is a famous actress, I must get closer, so everyone learns I made her ! … ( then he shouts angerly): Hypocrite !
Shoko: Sho !
Sho: I call Bullshit ! … I will go there and expose her for what she is … you will see !
Giving up, Shoko walks away saying: I want none of this .. don't involve me .. if she goes after you .. your all on your own ! .. she seemed serious and I don't want to cross her !
Sho: seriously ?! … I am pissed … let's go eat … I need to recharge !
Shoko gives in and says : You're such a baby .. let's go !
( In the Grand-Jewel Hotel )
After Returning to their hotel room, the couple felt a weird atmosphere … they weren't sure how to go about what happened in their most recent outing … Kioshi originally wanted to take his wife out so she can relax and stop thinking about Kyoko for once… but they ended up seeing her yet again, and as they left they saw her once more
Anna broke the silence, saying : What a coincidence, who knew the famous girl the Taxi driver was talking about was Kyoko all along !
Kioshi: I didn't think she was famous as in showbiz famous … there is many different ways to be famous here, and yet it turns out to be her again … it's as if we are haunted by her
Anna: Don't say it that way !
Kioshi: This is so frustrating .. The more we know about her … the more likely she is to be mine !
Anna: Yes it's true … the likelihood of her being your daughter is almost 100% , especially that now we know she's 17 !
Kioshi: ….
Anna: It seems like she tried to be independent for a while … but now it looks like she is going back to live with her mother … that maybe wrong … I'm not sure
Kioshi: This only raises more questions … especially what we saw as we were leaving … that guy who suddenly came and they kept fighting … we couldn't hear anything … but it looked serious
Anna: Maybe that guy was a jerk to her … just like how you were a jerk to her mother !
Kioshi: Can you not group me and him together … Besides, I won't admit she's mine unless its 100% confirmed !
Anna gets he laptop and checks something out and says: He seems to be a Celebrity !
Kioshi: That guy is also in showbiz ?
Anna: Yeah he's a musician … she acted in his Music Video called "Prisoner" …. Not many know about it .. and in this from, people don't even believe that she is in the angel in the music video
Kioshi: He is a musician and she's a talent ?
Anna: Come look …. She's Gorgeous !
After watching the music video with his wife, Kioshi comments: She's good … Can she cry just for an act like that … what am I saying?! … I don't care about any of this!
Anna: How did you feel ? … seeing her Cry … did it tug on your fatherly heartstrings ?!
Not wanting to admit he felt annoyed seeing her Cry, because it looked like she was really crying for some reason, Kioshi denies it saying: Why should it bother me .. it's all an act !
Anna: Do you really believe that ?!
Kioshi: Anna please stop putting me on the spot … I get you hate what I did … and I will make amends … so please let it go !
Anna: Fine !
Kioshi: The only question that remains is, what will I do if that girl is really my child ?!
Anna: …
Kioshi: If she is really mine … what will my next move be … should we just return to America .. or should I try to meet her ?
Anna: I don't know …. It's really a tricky situation !
Kioshi: Would you hate me if I wanted to meet her .. if she's mine ?!
Anna: I wouldn't hate you … stop worrying about me here .. you should be worried about what that girl thinks of you … since she said she had no father in the hospital … I can't tell if it's a negative or positive thing
Kioshi: It got to be positive … that means no one replaced my place as a father
Anna: You have to be considerate to both of them … and if … if only she didn't want to meet you, you have to accept that … since she spent 17 years without a father .. she might not welcome a sudden change !
Kioshi: I'm not sure I will be ok with that .. leaving without meeting her if she's mine !
Anna: Honey ?
Kioshi sighs and looks down … and says: I think we should make an appointment instead of meeting her in a public place … I know taking her time off of work for a personal matter like that is not the best idea, but it's my only chance to keep the conversation going .. without her leaving abruptly if possible
( In Saena's Apartment)
The ride home was a little tense, Kyoko felt embarrassed for being loud and obnoxious .. she also said rude things that she usually doesn't … not in front of her mother at least … but her mother wasn't mad at all, she just thanked Kyoko for defending her and let her know that she didn't have to … Kyoko however insisted … she wanted to be closer to her mother, so she wants to protect this progress … and that means she will defend her mother if needed … Todoh-san was just glad both of them were on the same page.
When they arrived Todoh-san helped bring Kyoko's things up to the apartment, and once he was done, Kyoko thanked him saying : Thank you Todoh-san … you helped a lot !
Todoh-san: No problem … well, I will get going now … I have to get back to the case .. The Morizumi family are not easy to deal with at all … they have a very good lawyer on their side as well … we need to be extra careful dealing with them !
Kyoko: Sorry …..
Saena: Don't apologize … it's our job … Dealing with defendants is never easy anyway !
Todoh-san: You came to the right people, Kyoko-chan … so trust us to do our best !
Kyoko: Yes !
Saena: Let me know our next step … I will be looking over the file you handed me yesterday !
Todoh-san: No problem .. just focus on each other for now … take care !
Kyoko bows to Todoh-san as he leaves
Saena: Let's get to work !
Kyoko: Yes !
After 2 hours of unpacking and organizing
Saena: where do you want to put this bag ?
Kyoko: In the closet … I don't know yet if I'm going to need it any further … once I get the news from the president … I will either use it again … or throw it away !
Saena: I understand this is some secret mission, so I won't ask for details … I just hope you're not doing anything dangerous!
Freezing in her place, Kyoko remembers that the whole mission was labeled " Something Dangerous" to begin with ,… so she couldn't lie and say it wasn't
Saena: what's with that look ? …. Was I right ?
Kyoko nodes to her mother … and says: well, it's not a bad dangerous … I mean …
Saena: What is that president making you do exactly?
Unsure how to answer her mother, Kyoko looks down without answering
Saena: I will talk to him myself then … ( she leave the bedroom to get her phone and call Takarada ) … she knew that Kyoko won't say anything since it's a secret mission, and since Kyoko is honest, she would rather stay quite than lie to her
Kyoko looked around her mother's bedroom … she looked at the bed and thinks ( we are going to share a bed together since she doesn't want me sleeping on the floor .. I hope I'm not imposing)
In the living room
Saena calls Takarada, and asks : Is this Takarada-san ?
On the phone, Takarada: Yes it's me ! …. How are you Mogami-san ?
Saena: I'm fine … how about you ?
Takarada: I am doing well, thank you for asking, … how can I help you Mogami-san ?
Saena: Kyoko moved in with me Today … however she seems to be hiding something about a secret mission … she won't reveal it … and since your behind it … I thought you might answer some of my questions … regarding this Dangerous secret mission !
Takarada smiles and says : Oh that … Sure ! …. Since I can trust you will keep quiet about it … I will happily address your concerns regarding Kyoko's mission !
Saena: what is this whole mission about and why is it dangerous … I will keep quiet about it as long as it's nothing illegal !
Takarada: Don't worry … nothing is illegal about it … she and Ren acted as the heel siblings for a while … the heel siblings real identities are the secret … to be honest, Kyoko is not being paid for this … but she gained a lot of experience … and I hope it helps her grow much more as an actress
Saena: Not being paid for work ? … isn't that illegal ?
Takarada: Not really … most of the Love me jobs are not paid … she is only paid when she acts in an official job … like when she acted Mio and Natsu for example … she will also be paid when she acts Momiji … she can be paid for any job she takes … however most jobs in the love me section aren't acting jobs at all, she cleans, helps out as an extra here and there … reporting, delivering files and acting as a substitute manager too … they have nothing to do with her as a talent !
Saena: I see … so this mission is a love me section job … so it's not under paid jobs ?
Takarada: Yes … besides the heel siblings are fake … it was my idea … it was originally just Ren as Cain heel … but since I was worried about him, since it was a difficult job for him, related to past experiences … I wanted Mogami-kun to be by his side, since she's the only one he listens to, especially when it came to his meals !
Not impressed, Saena asks: So you made her play his sister so she can make sure he eats ?
Takarada: That's only a part of it … ( he explains his whole motive to Saena in detail )
Saena: I see … so that's why she is very nervous about letting anyone know ? … staying in the same hotel room as him and all ?!
Takarada: Umm .. perhaps the articles of clothes she wore are also very revealing since it was her character Setsu's style
Saena: You created that character to begin, why force her to wear such revealing clothes … not only that, but you also put her with the man who likes her … what the hell were you thinking ?!
Takarada: Don't worry, I know Ren … he won't do anything inappropriate to her .. he is a good guy .. No matter how enticing it may get, he will always be a gentleman … he won't lay his hands on her without her consent … and knowing her being #1 … he would never get it ! … Not just yet at least !
Saena: So it's how he said it was …. You're the only one who knows him well !
Takarada: Ren said so ?
Saena: He told me that you're the only man who knows his real identity … besides his father !
Cautious Takarada asks: He told you about his real identity?
Saena: Yes, well, he never told me about the heel siblings for obvious and not so obvious reasons … but he did mention his parents, bullies and dark past as a fighter that caused the death of a dear friend
Takarada: So You know he's Kuon Hizuri? …. When did he tell you … that kid ?!
Saena was confused why Takarada seems to be against her knowing, she decided to just answers his question : Yes …. He told me everything in the waiting room … his manager and my co-worker were out for different reason … that's when he revealed who he really is!
Takarada thinks to himself ( she sure has a strong aura that makes people talk … Was Ren so affected by it and spilled the beans right then and there ! )
Saena: I never asked him to, but from what I understand … he might have wanted to gain my trust since he loves her … so he revealed his cards !
Takarada: I see, so now that you know everything .. What do you think of him ?!
Saena: I'm not sure why you're asking me … my opinion of him won't affect anyone !
Takarada: He could be your future son-in-law … so your opinion does matter !
Unsure why the conversation took such a turn, Saena just answers: I don't know .. I won't make a judgment until he tells her the truth about who he really is !
Takarada: I see … understandable ! … any way … do you have any further concerns ?
Saena: I'm not sure … but you answered all my current ones as far as I'm concerned … I will contact you if I have any further questions !
Takarada: Alright … your always welcome to contact me … take care … and enjoy this time with Mogami-kun … I'm sure you two will find a way to connect! … Good luck !
Saena: Thank you !
Back to the Bedroom
Kyoko was lying on the bed with her fantasies overcoming her sanity … she looked like she was already in dream world, although she was still awake and conscious … she was twirling on the bed and reaching out to her imaginary fairies and laughing
Puzzled by her daughters actions, Saena asks: what are you doing ?
Embarrassed, Kyoko gets up and says: I drift to dream world … sor….
Saena interrupted: Stop apologizing when it's not needed … I was just curious
Kyoko: … oh .. ok !
Unsure what to do now, Saena asks: what do you want to do?
Kyoko: ah … well … I'm not sure … do you want to … maybe … talk ? … or maybe watch TV instead ?
Saena smiles and says: let's get to know each other better !
Kyoko smiles back and says : Ok !
Saena and Kyoko spend the rest of the day talking to each, they learned what each other liked to eat, what they liked do in their free time and they even got to watch a movie together before dinner .. The ate the food okami-san give them and they agreed that tomorrow they will hang out and shop together for food and maybe even clothes … spending time together was the best way to become closer
Kyoko was overjoyed that her mother was trying her best to know her better, so the next day she woke up early and she cooked breakfast for her mother … which Saena appreciated and enjoyed.
Through the rest of the week, Kyoko had enough time to rest and plenty of mother-daughter time, Saena took Kyoko to the doctor and was told that she is in full recovery, they even obtained the document that allowed Kyoko to get back to set. Saena, although she's not a fan of the kitchen, was knowledgeable enough to cook herself some food, but since Kyoko moved in, she just doubled the amount so it can feed both of them … However, Kyoko was the person to cook for the most part since it's something she enjoyed!
In the end of the Week, they both established a positive relationship and a working, yet flexible schedule for who cooks and cleans during the next week … Saena also asked Kyoko to accompany her to work just to make sure everything is ok .. and Kyoko gladly agreed … she was so excited to show her mother her work, and introduce her to all her new friends.
Saena went with Kyoko to the set of her upcoming movie, and met everyone, and she was assured that Kyoko's safety will be considered top priority
( New Day - At Viride Law Office)
Kyoko accompanied her mother to her work, since her mother was still uncomfortable leaving her home alone … Kyoko was going to be picked up by Ren and Yashiro soon, and since her mother's office was at a closer distance, Kyoko joined her mother to work .. she believed that the more time they spent together the better, and it was a good opportunity to see the office and meet everyone there.
A lot of Saena co-workers were not aware of Kyoko being Saena's daughter, so they all enjoyed meeting her, especially since Kyoko is a cheerful person, and on top of that, some of the people there were fans of Mio and Natsu … So they felt lucky to meet a climbing star in the showbiz industry.
Saena was informed that she had an appointment coming up, so she decided to see her daughter out and then come back and meet her new client.
Kyoko was able to meet Mr. Katagiri for the first in a long time … she was still a bit anxious around him, but she grew up and is no longer afraid of him in the same way she used to be
Todoh-san joked around with Kyoko, and he was able to make the others feel more comfortable around her… seeing Todoh-san interact with Kyoko, showed everyone that Kyoko was open to speak with them, and that they can be comfortable talking to her normally … she was very polite, and all her remarks showed them that she is just as intelligent as her mother
Kyoko received a Call so she answered: Tsuraga-san, have you arrived ? … ok, I will come out right now .. see you soon !
One of her mother's coworkers asked: why Is Tsuraga-san picking you up ?
Kyoko answered: We have the same manager … so since he is going to his next job, we sometime ride Together !
Saena: Let's go … you don't want to keep them waiting!
Kyoko: okay ! ….. Kyoko bows down and says goodbye and followers her mother out
Kioshi and Anna arrive at the office and they enter the office and meet with the receptionist and let her know that he has an appointment
Saena and Kyoko walk past them while Saena waves to the receptionist letting her know she will be back really soon, and walks out
Kioshi and Anna were shocked yet again to see Kyoko, it was as if the universe was giving them signs that Kyoko is Kioshi's child … and their doubts were perhaps about to be diminished .. depending on what happens next
Outside
Saena greets the two guys who she found herself trusting the most when it came to Kyoko's safety … since Kyoko returned to work, they have been nothing but honest and always kept her posted on Kyoko's location and returned her home safely … so she decided to be more open with them and treat them well … especially for Kyoko's sake
Kyoko: Tsuraga-san … Yashiro-san … Thank you for coming to pick me up as always !
Ren leaves the car and says : No problem !
Yashiro greets Kyoko and Saena and says: I hope we didn't disturb your work Mogami-san
Saena: No, I was on Break … it's alright !
Kyoko: well then … I will go to work now … I will see you tonight !
Saena: Alright ! … see you later … take care !
Ren bows to Saena as she walks away and tells himself ( I guess I will ask for her permission next time )
Yashiro : Let's go Ren !
Kyoko sits in the backseat and checks her phone, and sends Asahina-san a massage that she's on her way to the set
Ren sighs sadly…. He then joins Kyoko in the back seat and closes the door, composing himself not to be too disappointed by missing his chance again, he just smiles and says: Let's go
Author notes:
Chapter 6 ends here !
What do you expect to happen between Kioshi and Saena … and will the uncertainty about who fathered Kyoko be revealed … who are they going to React to one another ?!
Thank you all for reading this chapter and thank you for your support
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Until next time ! Jane !