Just a warning I am Dyslexic so my stories will not be perfect but I now have one Beta reader to help me along the way :D

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November 30th

Kyoko looked down at her younger sister who looked back at her defiantly.

"No Onee-sama you are not helping and that is final! You have a busy schedule as it is without having to worry about helping me prepare for the Happy Grateful Party as well. Auntie Julie and the 3 Love Me girls and myself have it all sorted. Now stop fretting and go and get ready for your party tonight!" the 9 year old doll firmly put her foot down as Kyoko looked on, begging her sister with her eyes.

Kyoko sighed as her attention was taken as Toru toddled into the room giggling as Kuon came chasing after him.

"I'm gonna get ya, you little monster! Come here." he was crouched, pretending to chase the small child as he toddled faster, screaming his mirth as he stopped and looked back every now and then to check if the man was still chasing him. Then he would turn, toddling off again. Julie followed behind the comical pair as Kyoko smiled lovingly at her two favourite boys.

"So are you ready sweetie?" Julie asked, approaching Kyoko with a warm smile to which she nodded a little dejectedly.

"I suppose so as it seems I've been replaced in my duties." she said as she sighed wistfully.

Maria smiled and Julie laughed softly. Kyoko really had been very busy lately and as the new 'Head' of the Love Me section' as nominated by the other Love Me members (Mimori didn't get a vote as the Love Me pet) and agreed on by her father she found less work coming her way. She knew the other girls were doing it so she could spend time with Toru. Now with Mimori on the task force they were splitting it almost evenly between the three of them.

She had to admit the picture of a pink jumpsuit wearing Mimori as she unlocked a drain had made her giggle for a while. Yet now she was feeling a little left out as the planning for the Happy grateful Party was going ahead without her. It had been her and Maria's thing they had always done together and she had really enjoyed doing it. Even though she knew she was busy, she was feeling a little insecure as they refused to let her help.

"Sweetie please, for this year just let us sort out the party. We're not trying to replace you but this year is a big year for both you and Toru. You're finally becoming an adult and Toru will be celebrating his first birthday. We all want this to be a special night for you both. As the guests of honour we can't ask you to help. You do you understand, don't you?" she asked, placing her strong, firm hand beneath Kyoko's chin and made her face her as she searched her eyes.

She saw the sadness Kyoko was trying to hide. The sorrow at the loss of her enjoyment of working together with Maria, but also the happiness there at how he now had people who thought she was worth having this party. They cared for her. Julie smiled as she kissed the young woman's cheeks.

"You are a beautiful, intelligent young woman Kyoko. I know you understand even if you don't want to. Now let's go and start getting you ready. The Love Me troop will be here took Kyoko's hand and headed for the stairs as 'The Witch' Jelly Woods appeared at the top of the stairs.

"We're all ready for you, Kyoko-chan." she called as she smiled down at the people in the entrance hall.

"Already! Don't we still have 4 hours yet?" Kuon asked as he stared at them all in wonder.

"Of course! Just enough time to make Kyoko beautiful." Julie added, smiling at Kyoko while Kuon scowled.

"Then she really needs no time at all. She is already beautiful." Kyoko turned crimson as Julie smiled down at her son.

"I agree but a lady likes to look nice for special occasions such as this."

So Kyoko was dragged up the stairs to her room for a complete makeover by Jelly and Julie. She would never complain and neither would Ren for that matter. Three and a half hours later she stood at the top of the stairs, once more looking down. Tonight was the release of Sho's PV so of course Lory, Ren and herself had been invited along with all the extras that had taken part.

Ren wanted to rush up those stairs, lock Kyoko in a room and never let another man lay eyes on her again. She had been beautiful for a long time. She was the only one who couldn't see that. Yet tonight? She went beyond beauty. The scarlet red dress on her was like a waking dream where perfection was made reality. The heart shaped neckline fitted her figure to perfection showing off her not large but wonderful cleavage. There was one strap on her right shoulder made up of a multitude of red silk roses each with a large pearl in the centre.

The flowers wrapped over her shoulder down her back and under her arm to meet again in a large loop below the wrapped waist. The dress was soft, light and flowing right to the floor. Even though they couldn't see her endless legs the dress still gave you the impression of long, slim legs stretching on for miles. Silk gloves in the same colour stretched up her arms to her elbow. The diamond butterfly bracelet and necklace set the outfit off perfectly with her hair artistically arranged with a diamond butterfly comb. Kuon just stared.

"Aren't you going to say something Kuon? If you don't like it I can change?" Kyoko asked nervously as she stood before him now at the bottom of the stairs.

No matter how much he wanted to, he couldn't mouth opened and closed but no words came out as he looked down upon this ethereal beauty before him.

"Are you OK, Kuon?"

He was scaring her. Was he sick? Was something wrong? The other people assembled giggled and Julie outright laughed at her.

"Iest sans voix." Julie said, grinning as Kuon turn red and looked away from Kyoko for the first time.

"Pardon?" Kyoko asked, looking at Julie.

"Translated that means 'He is speechless,' my dear." Julie said with a delighted smile as she looked at Kyoko who still looked a little worried.

"But why would he be speechless?" Kyoko asked as the rest of the company now laughed outright too. Kuon finally found his voice.

"Have you not looked at yourself in the mirror?" he asked softly as she shook her head.

"No. Julie said I was not to look until they said so. Does it look that bad?" she asked looking down at the dress.

She thought it was beautiful, but maybe it didn't suit her, what with being rather plain. Kuon scowled at his mother.

"So you dress her up and refuse to let her see? May I ask why?" Julie walked quickly over to both of them as Sebastian wheeled in a large, covered mirror.

"Because my dear, Kyoko's outfit is only half complete without its partner." she turned them both to the large mirror and nodded.

Sebastian pulled the large sheet of the looking glass. Ren and Kyoko stared at the picture they made together.

Kuon was wearing a collarless, buttonless white tux with a scarlet waistcoat beneath along with a scarlet tie over a half collar shirt. Black dress shoes completed the look as Julie placed the white, faux fur wrap around Kyoko's shoulders. No one denied that the outfits were a pair. No matter how different, they looked stunning together.

"No butterfly can fly with one wing, my children, but with two wings they can reach a whole new world entirely." Joining their hands together she stood back as everyone present: Kanae, Chiori, Maria and Kuu admired Julie's work.

"This is my newest range and you will be the first to model it. As such it's called 'Sweet Butterfly: The Kyoko range.' So, what do you think?" Kyoko stared at her dumbfounded.

"You made this for me?" she asked slowly as she looked at herself in the mirror. Julie laid her hands and head on Kyoko's shoulder.

"My dear I have designed an entire line with you in mind. You are my 'Sweet Butterfly' so I named it as such. I was hoping you and your friends would be my models when I release it in January." she looked at Kanae and Chiori who both nodded vehemently. They too wanted to look as stunning as Kyoko did at that moment.

"Moko-san and Chiori-chan would be the perfect models for these clothes." Kyoko said as she looked at herself again, hardly believing her eyes that she could look like this. Her hand was squeezed warmly as she looked up into Kuon's eyes.

"You are so the perfect model and I refuse to hear otherwise."

She just nodded and Julie hugged her.

"Have you done Dad's clothes too?" Kyoko asked as Julie frowned.

"That old kidnapper! I would just be wasting my time."

As if to prove her point happy, jolly music started up as Lory appeared. Skipping down the stairs with a walking stick on his head, a brown top hat, long flush purple velvet tail coat and a strange multi-colored waistcoat. Below that he wore a large golden bow tie, cream trousers and brown dress shoes. He was singing and humming merrily to himself as they all looked on in wonder at the man.

"Erm Dad are you going dressed like that?" Kyoko asked as she watched him skip toward her.

"Oh my sweetheart you look stunning! To answer your question, yes I am. Do you like it?" Kyoko looked at his honest earnest eyes and bit back any remark she may have wanted to say.

"It's a pretty colour." she said, unable to come up with anything else to say.

"Willie Wonka!" Kuu suddenly shouted as he laughed ans Lory smiled wide.

"I couldn't for the life of me remember who you were dressing as. It's just hit me: Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!" Kuu looked thoroughly pleased as he and Lory then went off on a tangent of how much they had enjoyed that film as children. Kuon just continued to stare at her as the mirror was pulled away by Sebastian.

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The night was a huge success and this was widely considered to be Sho's best work yet. Everyone was captivated by the young actress who arrived on the arm of Takarada Lory along with Tsuruga Ren. Before long they were asking questions about the two outfits the pair had worn, getting them to stand together and pose for photos. Kuon was ever thankful for his mother. This way they had reason to appear together without the worries that their relationship would be found out.

Kyoko was amazed at Sho's new maturity as he spoke with them all, including Kuon, shaking his hand and thanking him for his hard work. Kyoko watched and felt proud of both men. Kuon's gentleman smile was there but it wasn't his deathly smile. Even though they would never be friends she saw that they were trying hard for her. When he asked to have a private word with Kyoko, Kuon agreed. Moving away, Sho faced Kyoko.

"I'm going to be gone for a little while. It will be released later this week and I start my world tour on the 15th January."

Now Kyoko knew for certain she had left behind her hatred for her old friend. She was truly happy for him as she hugged him.

"I'm sure you will do wonderfully Sho, you really are a talented musician." he nodded at her compliments and sighed giving his sad smile.

"It's actually come at the right time...I think I need some time away from you, far away. Not forever you understand just until I can sort my head out a little." After realising Kuon's feelings for her and seeing things in a new light, she knew why Sho needed to get away. She understood and nodded.

"I understand Sho and I wish you all the luck in the world."

He smiled, a true smile this time. Her understanding meant a lot to him as he grinned mischievously.

"You better be a leading lady by the time I get back,u know Kyoko, otherwise you will be lagging behind since I'm going international."

She laughed at him. Before this would have been seen as a deathly challenge now it was nothing more than a friendly rivalry.

"Don't you worry, Sho. When you get back, you won't know what's hit you." she said with a cheeky grin as he grinned back then looked serious.

"Don't change too much Kyoko-chan. Believe me when I tell you this; you're perfect just the way you are." He smiled and walked away.

when Sho's new song was released 2 months later, it would make Kyoko smile when the title and song was just that: 'Just the Way You Are'.

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To the fans and the press, the new PV was amazing. It was his best work yet in the opinions of the 5 ladies and 2 men that sat watching it at the Takarada house. It was proof of just how much the young girl had grown into a fine young woman and mother. Toru gurgled and bounced, watching the TV screen as he clapped his hands calling Mama and Dada from Kanae's lap where he was sitting.

"Who is he calling Dada?" Mimori asked softly.

She had found all of the people in the room strangely welcoming, even if they worked her hard. They never asked her for anything that they themselves wouldn't or hadn't done before. Even though Kanae was sharp tongued and sometimes moody, she answered questions and spoke to her if spoken to.

Chiori was the easier to get along with, yet Mimori found her worship of Kyoko odd. She was glad that even after her silly stunt even the famous Hizuri couple accepted her mostly. She had even been involved in the planning of the up and coming Happy Grateful Party which she had been invited to. Even though the work was tiring, the uniform was disgusting and people who had once pretended to be her friends would now talk behind her back, she was rather thankful for her new life. For some crazy reason amongst these super famous, mix of oddball actors, models, designers, President and other staff, she no longer felt as alone as she once may have. With the Akatoki agency it had all been about money and power. Here there was a lot more in between with LME she realised...she was finally loved.

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