Author's Note: Thank you all for your reviews. I would like to thank you all one by one but I wanted to get this chapter up. Note that Kaoru gave Misao and Megumi a Honda Civic 1992 not her Ferrari. I think that one of you got it wrong and thought that I gave them her Ferrari. That's her car though. Someone else said that about the paperwork on the cars, Kaoru's was done at the dealer's place. I'll have Misao and Megumi get it done in this chapter.
Disclaimer: Me no own RK.
Chapter Four: Modeling?
Kaoru was at the office early getting a few more paperwork done. She had an hour before the meeting would begin, and she was waiting for her boss to come to work. So she went to the lounge to get coffee.
I hope he won't be late. Thought Kaoru.
"Kenshin comes at around 8:30 or so. Don't worry, he's never late for meetings," said Soujiro, seeing her expression, as he entered the lounge to get coffee.
"Thanks. That brings my spirit up," said Kaoru stirring her coffee as she smiled at him.
"Heard about last night and about Katsura from Takasugi. That was pretty good of you," said Soujiro.
Kaoru blushed at the compliment and nodded in thanks.
"Don't be so modest. Once you're here, you're like family. Loosen up a bit," said Soujiro smiling.
"I'll try. My position isn't suppose to be so openly to those of the M.R.S. court," said Kaoru.
"You'll be accepted soon enough," said Soujiro with a smile.
She smiled weakly back. Does he always smile?
"It's the smile isn't it? Well it's the only way to be polite around here. Have a good day. I'll see you at the meeting later," said Soujiro with another smile and left.
"Am I that predictable?" Voiced Kaoru out loud.
"You're eyes give you away," said Kenshin from behind her.
She nearly jumped out of her skin from his unsuspected appearance. How did he come in without her knowing? She knew kendo; she should have been able to sense someone sneak up behind her.
"Don't do that," said Kaoru, as she tried to make sure the coffee didn't spill.
"Let's get going," said Kenshin as he got his own cup of coffee.
She cocked an eyebrow at him.
"I usually go early and talk to my uncle. Katsura should be there. I think he'll enjoy meeting you again. Do you have the papers?" Asked Kenshin stirring his coffee.
Kaoru nodded and handed him the paperwork.
He skimmed it over before nodding and handing it back. Then the two left for the room.
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Misao was collecting her papers and answering the pone when Megumi walked over a bit pale.
"What's wrong?" Asked Misao as she hung up.
"We need to get our car papers. It's still under Kaoru's name. We need Kaoru to go to the insurance company to approve that she gave us the car. Then it's more paperwork for us," said Megumi with a sigh.
"Oh. I forgot about that. Dang. We'll ask Kaoru when we see her," said Misao.
"She'll be with the boss all day though," said Megumi, she still felt bad for last night.
"At lunch then," said Misao.
"We didn't see her yesterday," stated Megumi.
"Then after work," said Misao.
"Just make sure to catch her before the insurance company closes at 9:00 tonight," said Megumi.
"Sure thing" said Misao with a chirpy voice.
"I'm stuck 'til ten for Saitoh. So you must remember," said Megumi.
"Sure," said Misao waving her hand.
"I'm serious. I don't want to be put up as a person, who stole their friend's car," said Megumi.
"I know. I know. Just get to work," said Misao pushing her out of her desk area.
"Remember" reminded Megumi one last time.
"Just go," said Misao waving her off.
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"Well hello again Kenshin and Miss Kamiya" said Katsura smiling at them as they entered.
The two bowed in respect.
Hiko and Katsura had been talking when the two entered, with Okita at his left.
Kenshin sat down while Kaoru stood at his left as usual trying to hold her paper and coffee cup. She placed the papers by Kenshin and held her cup in both hands carefully.
"Why don't you sit down Miss Kamiya? You are Kenshin's lawyer," said Katsura.
"I'm also his personal assistant. I'm suppose to stay to his side," said Kaoru.
Katsura looked at Hiko confused.
"Sit down Kaoru," said Kenshin.
Kaoru didn't know what to do. He glared at her and she sat down.
"Loosen up a bit," whispered Kenshin.
Kaoru only nodded. That was the second time someone told her that. She just had to relax.
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"You want models on our company magazine?" Asked Hiko to Katsura, as he shared his idea to the whole M.R.S. court including Shishio.
"It shall attract more readers," said Katsura calmly.
"Yeah right. They'll just stare at the models," whispered Sano to Takasugi who was grinning.
"I guess more people will buy the magazine, but it's what's inside that counts and what we want to get out to the people," said Hiko.
"That's why we have the models advertise for us. It'll cost a bit, but it'll be effective," said Katsura.
"That might just work," said Hiko.
"But how will models advertise selling computers and all the technical items that we produce? Or is it just the items that we sponsor like milk, Nike, and Tommy Hilfiger?" Asked Saitoh.
"Well the items we sponsor are easy enough done. Though I'm not sure on our items," said Katsura.
The others sighed at that. They were suppose to try and sell their own products the most.
Kaoru was about to suggest something, but decided to keep quiet on it.
"Do any of you have a suggestion? Any of you sitting around this table have an idea?" Asked Hiko.
Kaoru raised her hand shyly.
"Yes Miss Kamiya" said Katsura a bit relieved to have a suggestions.
"Why not have the models working on the computers? They could be wearing their cute glasses and in a loose business suit. I heard somewhere that the intelligent look is pretty high now a days. It's to say that even models have intelligence not just the figure," said Kaoru in a professional like way.
The others thought about it for a while.
"Well most people that buy computers are looking for intelligent people to use them. So that they think that if they use it, they'll look smart too," added Kaoru quickly.
"Makes sense," said Sanosuke.
"Sounds nice enough" said Shishio.
There was a lot of nodding.
"Great suggestion Miss Kamiya. Well now Mr. Himura, since you are the owner of the corporation, you're going to decide the pictures," said Katsura.
Kenshin smiled at that and the others stared at him in envy.
"They're at the Kirei Blossom Studio," said Okita as he handed him the lists of models.
"Just have them pose like what Miss Kamiya suggested. Mr. Kamatari will arrange the other advertising suggestions," said Katsura.
Kenshin nodded at that and stood. Kaoru followed along as the meeting continued on another issue.
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Kamatari was dressing a model with hazel eyes and light brown hair as the two entered the studio. The lights were all centered on the middle of the screen in the back. A throne-like chair was in the middle, and a table next to it. On it was milk in a perfect wineglass. It was on a red clothed table. Making it look as if royalty was going to drink milk.
"Kenshin darling. One minute please. I can't get this dress on. I thought you models went on diets," said Kamatari trying to tie the royal-like robs on the model. The knot on the back wasn't tying.
"Well I never," said the model very offended by his comment.
"Sorry Kea but we need to make all of you look nice for this," said Kamatari trying to pull tighter to tie it.
Then Tae came out with make-up and began to pat the model with powder.
"Watch out with the powder Tae. It'll get on the robes," scolded Kamatari.
"Sorry but I didn't get a chance to finish with her before you took her out here to change," said Tae.
Kenshin coughed and the two stared at him.
"We came here to give you the suggestion about modeling for advertising our computers. Here is what we think you should do," said Kenshin as he handed Kamatari the papers.
"Why are you giving it to him? I thought he was only a designer," said Kaoru beside him.
"He's also a photographer for our company," explained Kenshin.
Kaoru nodded in understanding.
"Good idea but... This is frustrating," said Kamatari.
"Why?" Asked Kenshin worried that something bad happened.
"Most of the models won't fit into the clothing that we give them. Make-up is costing a fortune, and I'll need to design larger clothing now. We only have until midnight to turn in the photos. They didn't give us enough time," said Kamatari exasperated.
"Why not just wait for next month's issue to put them out?" Asked Kaoru.
"It's to celebrate Katsura's partnership and that he's doing our company some good. So that's why we are rushing dear," said Tae as she added more rogue to Kea.
The two-stepped aside as the two workers worked on the model.
"Here I thought that models had natural beauty," said Kaoru as she watched as gallons of make-up were poured onto Kea's face.
"That's why Tae was so shocked when she saw that you didn't have any make-up on," said Kenshin, he was shaking his head as the models came out. They weren't suits for his taste. It was a pain that these were the only ones they could get at the last minute.
*~*~*~*
Misao tried to call Kaoru's cell phone but it wasn't picking up. She had tried fifty times at least until she got so frustrated that she banged the phone down on the receiver.
"Why isn't she picking up? And here I am wasting my lunch break calling her. Then Megumi has to work through lunch for Saitoh. Man the guy is mean," said Misao to herself exasperated as she sat down at her table at the company restaurant downstairs.
She only had time to down a coffee and some muffins and doughnuts.
"She better pick up during dinner" said Misao angrily as she went back upstairs to her office.
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"Finally," said Kenshin once he finished choosing the photos for the magazine.
It was dinnertime and the four were all tired out. Kaoru had helped Tae get the different shades of make-up and Kamatari bring out the clothes.
The four fell to the floor and ordered dinner to come to them.
Kaoru was about to eat her fried rice when her cell vibrated. She picked it up and noticed that she had at least fifty missed calls. Then she quickly picked it up.
"Hello? I'm sorry I was busy," she had picked up to a pissed Misao.
"Well we have to get to the insurance company. I'll meet you there at 8:30," said Misao.
"The car. I forgot. Okay, I'll leave at 8:00 then to get there," said Kaoru.
"Okay. Just be there before Megumi yells my head off," said Misao as she hung up.
Kaoru pocketed her cell as she ate.
"Now to put the things away," said Kamatari with a sigh.
Kaoru got up and held a few dresses used to herself.
"Wait," said Kenshin as he stood up.
"What?" Asked Kaoru.
"Why place this stuff to waste on one person? Put on the dress and pose like the girls did Kaoru," said Kenshin as he redid what the were going to put it back.
"What!?" asked Kaoru shocked.
"Just for fun," said Kenshin with a wink.
"You can't look worse than the others," said Kamatari looking at her and trying to picture her in the dress.
"But.." began Kaoru.
"Come on dear. It'll be fun," said Tae smiling.
"Before 8:00 though, then I'm off," said Kaoru.
"We don't close until 10 though," said Kenshin.
"I have to meet Misao about the car," said Kaoru.
"Fine. But you have to pose perfectly," said Kenshin.
"I know how to pose. I did this in college," said Kaoru as she went to change.
"What!?" asked Kenshin walking to the changing door.
"Remember how I told you I had money problems back then? Well I needed money for college, and well Misao, Megumi, and I walked the runways for money. It was like pre-modeling. We were like the dummies in the store, the people wanted to know what it looked on different people. We didn't have a clue so they taught us. So I got a lesson and money at the same time," said Kaoru changing in the room.
"Oh," said Kenshin.
*~*~*~*
They were finishing developing Kaoru's pictures when Kaoru looked at her watch and scream.
"I'm going to be late. Can you show me the pictures tomorrow Kenshin?" asked Kaoru as she gathered her things. They had so much fun that she forgot about the time. It was 8:08 she had to get there quick.
"Sure. See you," said Kenshin.
"Thank you. Bye," said Kaoru as she rushed off.
"The pictures are ready," said Kamatari as he brought out the developed photos.
"Let's see them," said Tae excitedly.
Their eyes' widened as they saw all the pictures.
"Is this Kaoru?" asked Tae in shock.
"Yes, and she look..." said Kamatari as he looked at all the pictures.
"I got an idea. Did you send the other photos yet?" asked Kenshin.
"No. We were waiting for closing time," said Kamatari.
"Good," said Kenshin with a grin.
*~*~*~*
Kaoru was only late a minute. She felt terrible for having to speed here.
"Over here," shouted Misao.
Kaoru sighed and rushed over.
"I'm sorry. I was caught in something," said Kaoru.
"It's all right. Let's just get this paperwork done," said Misao.
"Okay. Where do I sign?" asked Kaoru.
"Here read this and then sign on the dotted line the two of you," said the worker.
Kaoru read and agreed.
Misao just signed once Kaoru nodded. She wasn't as quick a reader as Kaoru was, and she trusted Kaoru's judgment on these type of things.
*~*~*~*
"The car name is under your name now Misao. That means that you have to pay the insurance, don't forget to," said Kaoru as they departed.
"All right. See you tomorrow at work," said Misao happily as they departed.
Kaoru got into her BMW and rode off.
Misao grinned as she got into her new car, she was going to like having a new car.
*~*~*~*
Kaoru got to the office early to try and finish the items needed for today. Luckily they didn't have a meeting today. She was so busy worrying about today that she didn't look at the M.R.S. magazine that just came out.
As she walked to the lounge for coffee, one of the workers smiled at her.
She was sure she never met him, why was he smiling at her for?
Shrugging it off she kept on walking.
"Hey Kamiya," said a male worker that she was sure that she didn't know.
This is just freaking me out. Thought Kaoru as she walked into the lounge.
"Kaoru," said someone, she jumped and caused her hot water to spill onto the counter.
"Mr. Himura, can you please not do that?" asked Kaoru cleaning up the spill.
"Well I wanted to show you the pictures," said Kenshin handing her a packet like item.
She cocked her eyebrow and looked at it. Taking it, she gasped. She looked at him her mouth open as he grinned at her.
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A/N: Okay bad cliffy. Well I bet you that most of you all know what she saw. So please review. I wanted to continue, but couldn't think of anything. Sorry.
Please give me suggestions, I'll really appreciate it.