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December was a busy month and even though she was upset at not being allowed to help with the Happy Grateful Party, Kyoko had little time to think about it. She and Toru had been asked to model for some more baby brand commercials. Toru was now doing a children's clothing magazine with her for the Winter/Spring season and she was also filming a 3 part drama called 'Coming Home for Christmas' which she was really enjoying as Ren was the leading man. It wasn't a romance but the story of how one family travelled from all corners to be together for Christmas Day. Kyoko was playing the younger sister who sat waiting for her elder brother played by Ren to arrive.

Toru was going from strength to strength too. His walking was getting stronger everyday and he was even trying to run a little, which made them all laugh as he just toddled faster. His vocabulary was still expanding at an alarming rate as he learnt new words almost daily or so it seemed. Even if he couldn't say them correctly most of the time they were understandable. His new favourite game was football and they would all spend hours in the entrance hall or gardens when it was too cold outside.

On the 22nd December Kuon took Kyoko and Toru on a day trip to Hokkaido especially to see the snow. They spent a fun few hours playing around with Toru before going back to the private hot springs hotel Kuon had booked for spent some family time in the private hot springs before returning on the 23rd. Kyoko almost felt like she was being kept away from the Happy Grateful Party but whenever Mimori told her that it was a special occasion not only for Toru but her, she allowed them to work around her. Besides she couldn't think of a better distraction than Kuon.

December 24th

Kyoko and Toru had firmly been taken by Julie to her house and they would not be returning to their own home before the party started as everything was under control. At 6:45 pm Kuon arrived in a limo to collect his parents and small family. Again Kyoko had been prepared by Julie and Jelly. Even Toru was wearing a small, black fitted tux with white shirt and shimmering blue bow-tie and waistcoat. None of them could get over how cute he looked as he toddled around. When Kuon arrived, Kyoko was already wrapped in a floor length black cloak with a large hood. It was thick and fur lined and she refused to remove it to show him her dress no matter how much he begged.

Julie and Kuu stood and laughed as Ren, dressed in the same black tux and shimmering blue waistcoat as Toru but with a tie a darker blue, begged and pleaded with the young lady. She simply said he would see it soon enough. It was a short trip to the Takarada mansion and people were arriving in cars and limos as valets and drivers took them to the arranged area. The Hizuri extended family entered together. People turned and smiled seeing Ren holding Toru in their matching outfits. Maria squealed with glee when she saw her little brother, promptly taking him from Ren she took him to meet his Uncle Tiger and her own father who had come over specially to spend her birthday together.

Ren smiled down at Kyoko as an assistant helped Julie remove her coat and Ren handed over his own and Toru's.

"Do I get to see your dress now, princess?" he asked quietly as she looked around the room, smiling at people she knew and keeping her eyes on Toru.

This year it seemed entire families had been invited. Two of the large dining rooms had been turned into soft play areas for the children as servers now carried not only alcohol but soft drinks for the children,.Kyoko smiled at Kuon, her eyes alight with mischief.

"Do you think you have been a good boy?" she asked softly.

The smile he gave her would have knocked out any other woman but Kyoko stood firmly as the assistant came behind her and she allowed him to slowly remove her cloak. Kuon had wanted to do it so he pouted slightly but as her dress wrapped figure came into view, he was too awed to pout for long. The shimmering, strapless light blue party dress was revealed before him and again for a few moments she took his breath and voice away. In fact, the whole room was captured in that single moment, staring at the beautiful young woman.

Even the assistant seemed astounded as he stood there, her heavy, black cloak still in his hand as he stood, staring at the beautiful creature who had emerged from it. Kuon bowed low to her and she curtseyed back, breaking the magical effect her appearance seemed to have had on the gathered guests. There were very few people in the room who hadn't already guessed what was going on between the two young people now descending into the hall itself. Even the public and reporters had caught onto the young couples possible relationship, but as none of their friends or coworkers would speak of the matter it was still an unknown mystery.

Kanae, Mimori and Chiori watched her enter in the sparkly and stunning shimmering blue dress the same colour as Ren's and Toru's waistcoats. It had a sweetheart neckline with crystal beading adorned along the full bust and slanting, wrapped bodice. The sleek skirt draped over her body in full length to the floor in beautiful folds. Shimmering blue sandals with 5 inch heels made it so she was standing just above Ren's shoulder height.

As Maria went running back with Toru to admire her Onee-sama, Mimori spoke softly. She herself was wearing a beautiful pink dress Julie had given her for the occasion. She had made Kanae and Chiori's for them also along with Maria's. They all looked stunning in the Sweet Butterfly range.

"It seems you were correct, I can see who Toru was calling Dada rather clearly." she added as she watched Ren sweep Toru into his arms as the child laughed joyfully.

"She never truly wanted Sho at all, did she?" Mimori added, almost silently.

Both Chiori and Kanae shook their heads as Mimori lowered hers. She had been racked more and more by guilt as she realised the hurt she had put Kyoko through. Not only with her stupid press scheming concerning Toru but also long before then, by scheming with Sho or during the first Sho PV filming. She had been so wrong and now she was struggling with herself on how to make it right.

The night was an astounding success just as it was the year before. Having entire families there was a little different but very enjoyable as the children added flare. Lory had planned it all with them in mind from the entertainers to having trained staff to watch over them and care for them. There was even a sleeping room so the younger children could sleep while watched by Alma the housekeeper.

Kyoko and Kuon were everywhere as they spoke to everyone, but as Kanae watched smiling they were never far apart. Kuon would never be more than 5 steps away from Kyoko. Even when asked about their relationship they would avoid the question or give a diplomatic answer though as the clock struck 10 and Maria finished playing her beautiful piano piece, Lory asked for everyone's attention as Kyoko and Kuon took to the stage together.

"Good evening, everyone." Ren called out across the room as Kyoko stood next to him. Toru had gone to sleep just after 8:30 so they were alone on stage together.

"We would like to thank you all for coming tonight. This party was set up last year by our beautiful hosts, Maria and Kyoko. Sadly this year Kyoko was removed from the planning committee for the simple fact that she was too busy in her new role as a mother and with her career. Yet this was not the only reason as in 2 hours the beautiful woman you see beside me and her wonderful son will be turning 18 and 1 all on the same night." the crowd clapped and Kyoko blushed as Kuon called her beautiful.

"I know a lot of you this evening have been asking questions about the relationship between Kyoko and myself. I'm sure you've noticed we have been skipping over the matter." the crowd giggled as everyone had noticed the lack of real answers to this question.

"Well it's not that we didn't want to speak of it, but we decided that we wanted to tell you all as a whole. With that in mind, we asked for this small slot in the schedule to clear up the matter. The truth is.." At that second a loud crying split the air as Maria carried a crying Toru onto the stage. Ren immediately reached out for the crying infant as Kyoko quickly spoke to Maria who informed her one of the other children had woken crying and woke Toru also. She nodded as the crowd waited for the small on stage conference to be completed.

"I'm sorry about that." Ren said smiling as he approached the microphone again now carrying the sleepy Toru who as soon as he was safely in Ren's arms had become silent.

"Well...I've completely forgotten my train of thought." Ren said as he smiled and laughed to himself as Lory shouted.

"THE TRUTH IS?"

Ren smiled as he took Kyoko's hand in his while still holding Toru. The crowd below didn't need to hear him say it, it was clear from the way they had been looking at each other, how happy they were together and how Toru was with them both.

"As I'm sure you've guessed, the truth is we would like to announce that Kyoko and I are in fact a couple." The crowd burst into applause and there were lots of stamping and whistling led by Kuu and Lory as Ren grinned broadly. Kyoko blushed cutely as he kissed her cheek and the colour grew darker as the small voice of Toru rang out over the microphone,

"Mama, Dada *chu*"

The crowd cued and simpered as the couple on stage both kissed the child and made their exit off the stage for the band to take their place. Kyoko was amazed by everyone congratulating them. She had been worried about making it known to the party guests but it seemed most, if not all of them had already guessed or known they were together just by how happy they were. Lory had already given the official statement for the press which would be released tomorrow with a very wonderful picture of the young family if he did say so himself.

As midnight neared Toru who was now not that sleepy after his nap was greeting people from Ren's arms. Ren spoke of how Toru was like a son to him and Julie couldn't be prouder of her own son. Kuu who was standing near his wife watched the tears in her eyes as he squeezed her arm gently.

"Now my love don't be upset. We are here so we can watch them grow into a wonderful couple. When the time comes and he is finally ready he will tell them all and we can all come out together." Julie gave her husband a weak smile.

"I know Kuu I'm just so proud of him. He has become such a wonderful man and we weren't there to watch him. I just feel like we have missed so much." She buried her face into her husband's shoulder as he held her closely. Picking his words carefully, he stroked her back before he said,

"You know Jules I think we have seen the best part of that growth. He grew up so well because of the woman beside him. That's been two years and we have been lucky enough to have parts of him during that time. If it hadn't been for Kyoko I doubt he would have had the strength to do that special DVD for us. Without both Kyoko and Toru, he would have never been able to face us even now. I'm not only proud of him, but of both of them. They complete each other just like you said. No butterfly can fly with one wing, but with two wings they can reach a whole new world entirely." Julie nodded happily her tears now dry as together they watched the couple stepping out into the world as two wings of one being.

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hello sweeties hope you are all well

I hope this chapter is OK for you

there will be more of the party

and birthday celebrations next chapter :)

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