As promised Yashiro had sent a car to the Takara home to pick up and Kanae and Kyoko to take them to Kyoto. "Are sure you are okay with not going to visit uncle Kuu and auntie Julie during this time this year?"asked Kanae as they were seated in the back of the prepaid long distance cab. "I am sure I am more concerned about your health right now than my own personal well being. Besides I already talked to aunt and uncle and they are okay with me not spending my vacation with them this year. They want you to get better as well," replied Kyoko.
The rest of the drive passed in silence as both sisters were deep in their own thoughts. Once they arrived in Kyoto and approached Yashiro's vacation home both girls were surprised that his vacation home was western in style but with traditional Japanese features in décor through out the house. As they entered they were greeted by Yukihito himself. "I am so glad you girls made the trip safely here. I will show you to your rooms and then I'll give you the tour of the house."
"How long have you had this place," asked Kanae. Yashiro responded it had been in his family for generations though it did not get used much lately has most of his family was too busy working in the entertainment industry. Once he showed the girls their room Kanae and Kyoko put their things in the room and then followed Yashiro as he gave a tour of the rest of the house once the tour was done they went to the living room. When the trio entered it was to see Ren, Ericka as well as the Ogata's sitting and visiting. Ren watched them as they entered trying his best not to stare completely at Kyoko. Once Kyoko and Kanae were seated Yashiro went to answer his phone. Ericka asked "why did my brother invite you both here and not only ask me but Ren as well as my sister and her husband to come as well?" "I need to recuperate from an exhaustion and your brother felt I would be more comfortable here if there was company and I could not refuse his offer to visit since he asked me so kindly," replied Kanae. Ren did his best to hide his snicker at out Kanae had shut Ericka down. Now the Ogata's also had to do the same for they could understand that Ericka was jealous of Kanae and she definitely didn't want both Kanae and Kyoko to be there at her family vacation home. When Yashiro came back he told Ericka that she was needed back in Tokyo to do scenes for some of her current projects. "Well it's been nice knowing you," said Ericka as she got up and went to collect her things and left the house for Tokyo.
"Sorry about that I didn't expect my sister's manager to call me while I was on vacation though it seems that she really didn't want to be here,"said Yashiro. The others told him they didn't mind and they all started talking about other things. As day turned to evening those who were still at the Yashiro vacation home enjoyed an excellent dinner which Kyoko was happy to see that Ren had actually ate. As the Takara sister's said good night and retired to bed, Yukihito pulled aside Ren aside. "Ren I cannot believe you why do you keep staring at Kyoko when you knew she was not looking." "I could say the same for you, you just had to keep staring at Kanae you know what she's like." "I know she has been labelled the ice queen around those who talk at LME but you know she is very talented and so are her sister's not just Kyoko. Also I had an email from director Konoe once our vacation is done we will be flying to Hokkaido to film some scenes for the Assassin's Oath." "Finally though I may not be able to stay in Hokkaido for the full time we are supposed to be filming there." As they continued to discuss things Ren looked at the clock and realized they should retire so they did and the Ogata's had already retired before the others.
As the days passed Yukihito would find some absurd reason to find time with Kanae which she did not seem to mind. After three days at the Yashiro residence the Ogata's had to return to Tokyo because of pressing engagements. While Yuki and Kanae tried to find time to be together it seemed Kyoko and Ren found ways to avoid each other. The fifth day in Kyoto Kyoko managed to find a beautiful trail that was familiar to her as she remembered a photo shoot being held at the ryokan not to far away from the trail. She followed it until she found the clearing and what surprised her the most was that Ren was there as well. "What brings you here Ren?" "I needed to find a place that was quiet and peaceful and I found this place the last time I was here. What about you?" "Same as you looking for some peace and quiet as well though I knew about this place from my childhood did you know there is a ryokan not far from here." "No I did not know that and it seems my manager really likes your sister." "I think he is just overly concerned about her health and wants to make sure she is okay though I haven't seen her this happy in a while. What's that you are working on," inquired Kyoko. " I am working on a letter to my sister I prefer to do it longhand rather than via email." "Old school I like it, I used to do that with some of my modelling friends but we switched over to modern technology." "You used to model I am shocked." "Yeah I did though I stopped about six years ago I miss it though." "I remember that you said you would normally be somewhere else for your vacation right now where would that be." "I would normally fly to LA to visit my Aunt and Uncle you may have remembered meeting them at the awards ceremony." "Oh yeah I remember them and I knew of them when I was living there myself with my sister awhile back. If you don't mind me asking why do you take time off during this time." "I do it for personal reasons that I don't want to get into right now I should probably head back and hopefully I will see you soon," as Kyoko left the clearing she left Ren pondering why she wouldn't explain the reason for her vacation. He was so frustrated with trying to figure her out. She confounded him so much that was definitely not like any other women he had ever known. He decided to head back as well as the sun was slowly starting to go down. He decided he would finish his letter to his sister at the house. When he returned it was to find three more Takara sister's in the living room talking with their older sisters.
"Yuki what's going on?" "Chiori, Yuka and Mimori decided to surprise Kyoko and Kanae so I figured it would be best if they catch up in the living room. I already let them know that dinner would be ready shortly. I think we should leave the girls alone for now and it seems you still have not finished that letter to your sister." Ren agreed with Yuki so they retreated to their respective rooms until it was time for dinner.
"So why are you three here in Kyoto?" Asked Kanae. "We have some exciting news me, Yuka and Mimori have been offered cameo roles in the film Assassin's Oath and we get to start filming our scenes soon in Hokkaido." "And so you decided to all three of you to come here while Kyoko and I are relaxing to tell us this news," said Kanae. "Look I am glad you guys came all this way to visit us but you need to return Tokyo you have work commitments all of you, I'm really surprised by you Mimori that you would come here when I know you are quite busy with your work with Akatoki Agency,"inquired Kyoko. Mimori replied "I know but the president gave me permission but that is not the only reason we came this next bit of news involves all of us including that Tsuraga Ren and Yukihito Yashiro. We have all been invited to and exclusive party hosted by both president's of Akatoki and LME." "Wait what do you mean we have all been invited," said Ren, he had come down for dinner and managed to catch the last bit of what Mimori had said. "Well all three of us had received invitations personally by our president's and I have invitations for my sisters as well as ones for you and your manager. I brought them with me to give to you and my sisters and your manager," replied Mimori. "Do you have any place to stay for the night" asked Yashiro as he entered the room and overheard the conversation. Chiori replied "me and Yuka do not we were hoping to get a flight back to Tokyo tonight but does not look that we are going to have any luck with that. Mimori booked a room at the ryokan not far from here." "Well there is plenty of room here for all of you until you can return to Tokyo," said Yukihito. Chiori and Yuka took him up on the offer Mimori had refused because she also in Kyoto to do work for her agency so she had to return to the ryokan. Yukihito had asked the girls join them for dinner so Kanae and Kyoko's sisters joined the group for dinner. After dinner Yukihito had offered to take Mimori back to the ryokan which she agreed to. Ren had retired to his room after dinner and the Takara girls decided to catch up. "I think Kanae you are recovered enough from your exhaustion attack that maybe we should return to Tokyo with Chiori and Yuka," said Kyoko. "Are you sure about returning to Tokyo with our sister's I don't mind staying a few extra days," replied Kanae as the other's had retired to bed and Yukihito had come back and was visiting with the girls. "I agree with Kanae are you sure Kyoko?" He was perplexed at Kyoko's change of attitude. "I think it's time not that I minded spending time here and you have been a gracious host I just think it would be best if me and Kanae return to Tokyo to rest up before being back on the set of Assassins Oath." Yukihito seemed to understand and they decided to retire to their rooms and would discuss arrangements in the morning.
The next morning at breakfast Kyoko told her sister's Chiori and Yuka that she and Kanae would be returning to Tokyo with them. "Why are you going back now you and Kanae can still stay here till we have to be back on set," said Ren. "I know that but I think it would be better if me and Kanae finish up this vacation at home in Tokyo rather than here." "Ren I do not mind besides I think it would be best for everyone that we all return to Tokyo that way we can all still relax and recuperate before we have to go back to work," said Yukihito which seemed to appease Ren though he was not happy about the plan. So arrangements were made the Takara girls were driven to the airport to fly home to Tokyo while Ren and Yukihito would drive back.