Two weeks had gone by when both Ren and Kyoko had to be back on the set of Assassin's Oath and they were to be shooting the scene were Midori and Kuon were meeting for the first time. When the heel siblings arrived on set the rest of the cast and crew noticed that both Kaede and Akira were with them. It seemed odd to most of cast and crew but not to director Konoe for he knew why both the main stars manager's were there. He knew Setsuka had to be somewhere else after today's shooting so that is why Akira had joined not only her brother but her cousins, Cain however was happy to be working with his sister even it was for a day a least he got to see her. "Ni san why are you so down?" "Setsu I love working with you so can you please stay and work with us tomorrow." "I'm sorry Ni san but I have something more pressing that cannot be rescheduled I would be with you tomorrow if I could but unfortunately I cannot." Cain just scowled he was really not happy that Setsu would not be with him the next day but he understood. Kaede and Akira were watching their charges with care, they sensed something was going on between the siblings but could not figure out what the underlying cause.
Kyoko hated lying not only to Ren but the cast as well she had not even told Ren the real reason the president and director had asked them to reprise the roles of the heel siblings. She knew that someone from her past was involved in the project as well and as he was not in Japan at the time of the great heel sibling reveal it was safer for her to be on the set as Setsu and not her true self.
"Director Konoe I think there is something wrong with Kanae she does not look so good," inquired Setsu as they were going through a dry run of the scene. Sure enough Kanae collapsed but did not fall to the floor for Kaede was able to catch her before she hit the floor. "We need to take her to the hospital so she can get checked out. Only those close to her are allowed to leave the set," said director Konoe. So Setsu along with Akira went with Kanae as they took her to the hospital. Kaede wanted to follow to but Cain had stopped him and told him they could go later to check on her. Ren knew that his manager was infatuated with Kanae and prayed that she would be okay.
At the hospital Kyoko dropped her Setsu act and asked where her sister Kanae had been taken. One of the nurses directed her and Yuri to Kanae room. "She is stable for now but it seems she collapsed due to exhaustion, is there any reason for why that maybe," asked the doctor. "It could be because she has been really busy of late I think though I am not to sure,"replied Kyoko. The doctor said they would keep Kanae in for observation but she would need a much needed break until she fully recovered. Kyoko understood and would pass on that info to her family. "Kyoko I have informed the president of what happened and told him not to make any arrangements of yet until Kanae woke up." Kyoko nodded understanding what her manager said. Yuri also said that she had notified Kanae's manager to of the situation. "I should call my mom and let her know what happened I don't think the president did so." "Okay you do that I will stay with your sister, just come back when your ready." Kyoko quickly thanked her manager and left her sister's private room.
"Mom I am calling you to let you know that Kanae collapsed on the set of my new project." "What do you mean she collapsed what happened?" Asked Asuka Takara. "She collapsed because of exhaustion either due to her very busy schedule or something else, we are currently at the hospital and that's what the doctor has told me. Kanae is resting right now the doctor wants to keep her overnight for observation but as you know tomorrow my private vacation starts and I don't think Kanae planned this but she needs to take a break to recover however I don't think she can do so where I am going. I don't know where I can take her." "Well I know she can't come to the restaurant to rest as you know your father will have her working and it's not the most restful place to try and rest during the day even if she insists she won't want to work. Is there anyone you could ask?" Just before Kyoko could respond she noticed Ren and Yashiro coming over towards her."Mom I will have to call you back, something just came up." "Okay call me back when your ready." Kyoko said goodbye and shut her phone.
"How's your sister,"asked Yashiro. "Well the doctors told me she collapsed due to exhaustion and they want her to take a break for her to recover however I am about to go on vacation tomorrow but now with Kanae being ill I need to make sure she recover but were I normally go for vacation is not suitable for Kanae resting. I was just on the phone with my mom our home is no good and neither is the small apartment above my parents restaurant. I have no idea what I am going to do and I don't need the president's help with this manner." Ren suggested "why not go to Yashiro's vacation home in Kyoto it would be a great place for you and your sister relax and you still get your vacation." "Yes I would be honoured if you and your sister join me at my home in Kyoto also Ren will be there as well. My family maybe there also but they hopefully won't stay too long. What do you say." "I'll have to talk it over with Kanae first but I'll let you know first let me show where she is then I have to call my mother back," replied Kyoko. So once she showed them were Kanae was resting she left them and went to the waiting room to call her mother back.
"Mom I just wanted to let you know a manager of a fellow offered to let me and Kanae go to his vacation home in Kyoto so she can recover. I still need to talk to Kanae about it though. Would it be okay with you and dad if we went." "Of course Kyoko both you and Kanae are old enough to make your own decisions you are 21 and she is 22 so don't worry about us but thank you for letting us know of a possible plan if is acceptable with your sister were okay with it. Now if not we'll talk but for now go back and look after your big sister." "I will mom love you bye." "Bye and love you too." With that Kyoko closed her phone and returned to her sister's room.
When she entered she saw that her sister was awake. "Hey sis you gave me and these two fine gentleman quite the scare at the set." Kanae said "what exactly happened all I remember is going through a quick dry run of the scene next I wake up here in the hospital and Kyoko why are you still dressed as Setsu." "Well I was Setsu and didn't have time to change when you collapsed. You were brought here in an ambulance with me and Yuri following. The doctor has told me that you collapsed due to exhaustion. He will be keeping you in here overnight for observation and hopefully tomorrow you can leave but you will have to take a break from work in order to recover. Mom and Dad know all this and Yashiro has kindly invited both you and me to his vacation home in Kyoto so you can recover and I will make sure you do. If that is what you want to do,"replied Kyoko. "Yashiro are you sure we are not imposing on you?"inquired Kanae. Yashiro replied "No you and Kyoko would not be imposing anyways my charge here is due for some downtime away from his work otherwise he may collapse like you did." "Mo alright we will take you up on the offer but please give me and Kyoko time to get ready." "I'll give you and Kyoko two days then I'll arrange transport for you both to go to my vacation home." So with everyone on board with the plan Ren and Yashiro left Kanae to rest. Kyoko informed her manager of the plan and returned to stay with her sister.
"So what do you think of Yashiro," asked Kyoko. "I can't believe he suggested inviting to his vacation home. Why would he do that why would anyone do that," replied Kanae. "Maybe he really likes you though before they came in here Ren suggested it in the first place." "Well it seems Ren is trying to please you." "I could care less if he is trying to please me. I just want to make sure you are okay. What really happened on set." "I was doing okay until I saw you than I thought about your upcoming vacation and wondered if had anything to do with what you told me a few weeks back and then next thing I know I here in the hospital." "You do not have to worry about me it will just put to much pressure on you and you need to resting so I'll head home for now but I'll be back tomorrow to take you home and then we will get ready for the trip to Kyoto." Kanae agreed and watched as her sister left her room. Kyoko found her manager outside waiting for her and also noticed Kanae's manager she bid farewell to her sister's manager as she and her manager left the hospital to return the Takara home.