A/N:
Just letting you know this chapter is all fluffy! So please don't be to disappointed.
FYI:
-Clack- = Retakes
Ren and Kyoko have been asked to do a Valentine's Day Commercial for a bento box. What was supposed to be an easy script, turned into a whole bunch of NG's and co-star banter.
*Script*
Scene 1:
-Intro music-
Narrator: Do you want to impress your Valentine. Then look no further than the Kokoro Bento-bako. This bento is guaranteed to win your love over.
-Male lead opens bento box. Screen zooms in on bento box half of it has lil smokies split half way down and curled in to form a heart, tamagoyaki in heart shapes, and the other half is filled with rice with a heart shape dyed in the middle. -
Male: -Dramatic gasp- You made this for me? -Eats tamagoyaki- Mmm! Delicious! What's your secret!?
-Female lead turns to the camera winks with her index finger over her mouth-
Female: It's a secret. Here try this.
-Female takes here chopsticks and feeds him a 'heart dog', male lead eats it-
Female: May my heart forever be with you.
Male: I'll keep it close. Always.
-Scene change to full view of bento box with red back drop with pink and white outline hearts-
Scene 2:
Narrator: Get your Kokoro Bento-bako today at your local Bento-bako store for only 11.95! But wait! There's more! If you want to enjoy a Kokoro Bento-bako with your love get the duo package with two Kokoro Bento-bako's for only 18.99!
-Shows scene of the two bento boxes side by side it has the same layout as the single but instead for the rice portion there is half of a heart in each rice so when combined together, they make a full heart. Goes back to the couple each holding a box-
Male: Please accept my heart.
Female: I will always accept your heart. Here's a piece of mine
Male: Thank you, I will forever cherish it.
-They each take a piece of their rice then feed each other. Scene changes back to the two bentos-
Scene 3:
Narrator: And to seal the deal we'll throw in a small box of chocolates for you and your love to share!
-Shows a small square brown box with red ribbon and four pieces of chocolates inside. Changes back to scene with the couple-
Male: Shall we seal our fates with a kiss?
Female: Yes. We shall.
-Camera zooms in on male leads face kissing one side of the chocolate then zooms in on female lead kissing chocolate, then finally zooms out to show the couple feeding each other a chocolate simultaneously-
-Commercial ends with the quick talking information. Then ends-
"So, this is going to be the whole commercial. I know you guys won't be saying much but you are still the focal point. So, what do you say Ren? Kyoko? Are you interested?" Asked director Hirahito. Hoping that they would say yes.
Kyoko picked up the script then looked over it again to make sure she had an understanding of what was expected of her and to see if she had any other questions. After a minute or two she put the script down then hemmed and hawed over what to say. Ren interrupted her train of thought when he asked "What do you think Mogami-san? Do you think this would be something you're interested in?" Kyoko looked towards Ren and shook her head "I don't think so Tsuruga-san. This just seems to Lovey Dovey for me and I don't think I'd be able to portray the female lead very well." "Hm. How about we look at it this way. This is something new for you, right?" Kyoko nodded her head. "Well this is a small project that could lead to larger roles which will broaden not only your acting abilities but also expand on your horizons." Kyoko thought about it a little bit more and finally decided. "I really don't think I WANT to do this commercial Tsuruga-san. I'm sorry Director Hirahito. You'll probably find someone that would better suit this role than myself." I don't want Tsuruga-san to find out my feelings for him because I'm acting out a couple with him. I'd be mortified if he found it!
Director Hirahito looked at Kyoko dejected. "Well, if that's what you think Kyoko then I can't force you. What about you Ren. Will you still be my male lead?" He looked at Ren with pleading eyes only to have his soul crushed to tiny bits. "I don't think I will Hirahito-san." "WHAT!?" Both Kyoko and Hirahito yelled. Hirahito was confused. "But why Ren!? You're the only one who can play this role for the commercial." Ren crossed his arms over his chest. "Call me selfish but I was really hoping to do this commercial with Mogami-san. I personally think it would be good experience for her but since she strongly disagrees with it and I can't fo…" Kyoko cut him off before he could finish. "Tsuruga-san you can't do that! Please don't do it because I won't. Like you said this is a great opportunity to expand your horizons!" Ren looked at Kyoko with that look of 'exactly.' "Yes, it is a good opportunity Mogami-san, but I am being selfish and would like to do this commercial with you, but since you're so against the commercial you've forced my hand and I wo…" Kyoko cut him off again. "FINE! I'll do it! I'll do the commercial with you so please stop saying those things!" Ren smiled his triumph. "Well Director Hirahito, you have your answer. We agree to do the commercial." Ren gave him his professional smile. Hirahito dramatically dropped to the floor, intertwined his fingers together, threw them over his head, and thanked God they said yes. And before they could change their mind, he pulled out the contract for them to sign. Of course, Yashiro read over the contract before they continued, then gave them the okay to sign.
"GREAT! Now with this settled we will start filming tomorrow. I hope that doesn't interfere with your schedules to much." With Hirahito's statement Yashiro's eyes bulged. "Why so early!?" Hirahito looked at Yashiro "Well, the commercial needs to be aired early so people look forward to the product. Is there a problem with the schedule Yashiro-san?" Yashiro quickly skimmed through Ren and Kyoko's schedule to see if there would be any interference. Naturally there was. "Well that depends on what time you need them." "Hmm. Let's say noon or later." Yashiro scrolled through the day in his calendar. "Would four be a good time to start?" Hirahito nodded his head in approval. "Yes! Perfect! I will see you lovely's tomorrow at four. Until than adieu!" He blew a kiss towards the two stars then left.
Kyoko sighed in frustration. What am I going to do!?
-Next day at 4-
Kyoko, Ren and Yashiro enter the studio. It was a very simple set up. A large green screen was hanging from the ceiling and draped on to the floor with two chairs in the middle of the screen.
"Ren. Kyoko. I'm glad you're here. Makeup and wardrobe are ready whenever you are." Kyoko and Ren thanked the director then headed towards their dressing room. Calm down Kyoko! We're just going to be doing a quick commercial. There aren't any intimate parts. This will be simple and easy! Kyoko tried to mentally steady herself. "Are you alright Mogami-san" Ren asked concerned. "Oh! Y-yes, I'm fine! Just trying to figure out how I want to portray the female roll." Kyoko answered a little flustered. A light pink tinted her cheeks and ears that didn't go unnoticed by Ren. "To be honest for this role I don't think we need to actually 'think' about it but instead feel the role. This commercial seems to be based on the feelings between the two. Don't you think Mogami-san?" He smiled towards Kyoko who looked down dejectedly. "That's the problem Tsuruga-san. I don't know if I can 'feel' anything." Ren put a thoughtful hand to his chin. "Maybe you just need to practice. Luckily this is a commercial and filming usually doesn't take long. If you need to take some time and figure it out, you should." Ren smiled down at her with one of his genuine smiles which sent her brain into a frenzy.
It's not the role Tsuruga-san! It's you! I'm scared you'll find out and you'll hate me or think I'm taking advantage of you! Kyoko went further into a depression after her thought. What's wrong? Why are you acting this way Mogami-san. I mean I understand that you don't like love but I didn't think you still 'hated' it. -sigh- I shouldn't have forced her to do this. Oh well, can't go back now. "I'm sorry Mogami-san because of my selfishness, I've put you in an uncomfortable situation." Ren bowed to Kyoko. In return Kyoko frantically tried to get him to stand up straight. "N-no! It's not your fault Tsuruga-san! I still had the ability to say no but instead took the role." Ren stayed bowed. "Yes, but if I hadn't said what I did you wouldn't have said yes. Therefor it's my fault and I apologize." Kyoko was looking down the hallways making sure no one saw the embarrassing situation. "Okay Tsuruga-san! I accept your apology! Now please stand up properly." Ren looked up from his bow to confirm her statement. Their eyes connected and he saw her pleading almost begging for him to stand up. He reluctantly stood back up. The rest of the walk to the dressing room was quiet.
They arrived to the dressing room that had both their names on it. Kyoko looked at the sign confused. "Don't we have separate changing rooms?" "For commercials co-stars usually share rooms since it's a small production and saves money. Most of the time though there is a curtain that splits the room to give privacy for changing." Ren answered and sure enough when they entered the room there was a curtain that was pulled open on the side-center of the wall. Kyoko was embarrassed that she had to share a room with Ren. W-what if the curtain falls while I'm changing or he's changing and I want to get to the door!? Ah! I can't do this! "U-um Tsuruga-san, how about you get ready first then I can get ready." She said looking in any direction but his with a very red face. "I'm sorry to tell you Mogami-san but he wants us at the same time and it would take more time to do us separately." Ren told her. "A-alright. I'll go over and get ready. B-but don't you dare peak!" She stated then quickly went to her side then drew the curtains closed. Don't tempt me Mogami-san. He thought then decided to sit down so he could be prepped for the commercial.
Once Kyoko and Ren were ready for the commercial, they headed out to the set where Director Hirahito talked about what he would like. "Remember it's the chemistry between the couple that's going to sell this product. Now let's go out there and have fun!" Ren and Kyoko nodded their heads together then headed towards the stage. Okay Kyoko stay focused. I got this. I can do this. Just as she was thinking that she tripped on the end of the green screen. "Gah!" She reached her arms out expecting to hit the hard ground but instead felt a soft impact and a nice aroma emanating from this soft landing. Kyoko blinked out of her haze then looked up. Ren had caught her after she tripped. Her hands were placed on his chest while his arms incased her. "Are you alright" his thick chocolate voice asked. She answered in a haze. "I am now." They stared into each other's eyes for what felt like an eternity until the director piped in. "YES! That's the chemistry I'm talking about! Keep it up you two!" Kyoko jerked out of Ren's arms embarrassed of her blunder. "I-I'm sorry Tsuruga-san, I didn't mean to do that." Her face was as red as a tomato when Ren saw her. All he could do was smile. "Its fine accidents happen." He reassured her. Kyoko didn't look at him but nodded her head with an "Un."
With that they got back to getting on stage then sat in their chairs. "Alrighty are you ready!?" Asked Hirahito. Kyoko and Ren both nodded their approval. "Alrighty then! LIGHTS! CAMERA! Action." With each item he called the lights dimmed to off, the camera zoomed in on the couple, and the script began.
Narrator: "Do you want to impress your Valentine. Then look no further than the Kokoro Bento-bako. This bento is guaranteed to win your love over."
-Male lead opens bento box. Screen zooms in on bento box half of it has lil smokies split half way down and curled in to form a heart, tamagoyaki in heart shapes, and the other half is filled with rice with a heart shape dyed in the middle. –
Ren opened his mouth to take a sharp intake of breath for a gasp when suddenly instead of intaking air he caught something else leading him to have a coughing fit. -cough cough!- "CUT!" The director yells. Kyoko quickly gets up and starts patting him on the back. "Are you alright Tsuruga-san!?" Kyoko asked worriedly. "Yeah -cough- I'm fine -cough cough- I just need some water -cough-" And as if on cue Yashiro hurried onto the stage with a bottle of water for Ren. Ren gratefully took it and drank. He then thanked Yashiro after his fit had subsided. "Are you okay to continue Ren?" The director asked. "Yes, sir I'm ready to continue." Ren confirmed. The director nodded his head sharply indicating his approval. "Alright people! From the top!"
They setup scene 1 again then the narrator said her lines and the camera zoomed in on the bento box. This time when Ren went to gasp, he did it a little subtler, making sure not to take in too much air. He made it through without a problem. Next was his lines. "You made this for me?" He took his chopsticks and took a bite of the tamagoyaki. Ren made a soft humming noise to voice his approval. "Mmm. Delicious." He said in a soft voice. "What's your secret?" He finished. Now it was Kyoko's turn. Kyoko faced the camera did a cute wink with her head cocked and put her index finger over her lips then said "Its. A. Secret." Turning back towards Ren she pulled out her own set of chopsticks then reached for one of the 'heart dogs' and when she placed the slightest amount of pressure on the box it flipped over off of Ren's hand. "CUT! We need a new bento box!" The director stated. Kyoko, frantic, was about to clean up her mess but was stopped by Ren "The crew will clean it up Mogami-san. If you try to clean it up now, you'd need to go wash your hands and that would take more time, so don't worry yourself okay." Kyoko nodded her head and mumbled a little apology. "Alright! Start from Kyoko's line! And action!"
"Its. A. Secret." Turning back towards Ren she pulled out her own set of chopsticks then reached for one of the 'heart dogs' as she did, she placed a light amount of pressure on the box then picked the lil smokie up. She placed her hand underneath the hot dog and brought it to Ren's lips. Ren opened his mouth enough for Kyoko to place the 'heart dog' into it and just as Kyoko was about to place the dog in his mouth it fell off the chopsticks and onto the floor. Unbeknownst to Ren he bit down on the chopsticks and instead of grabbing onto the food he had just bit down on wood he grimaced at the shooting pain that ran through his teeth then immediately let go. "CUT!" Ren hovered his hand in front of his mouth while licking his top teeth. "Ouch that hurt. What happened to the heart dog?" But instead of an answer he got a snicker. He looked at the source of the snicker which belonged to Kyoko. "What's so funny Mogami-san?" He asked in a semi-serious tone. "I'm sorry Tsuruga-san. It was just funny when you said 'Heart dog' in English. It sounds like hot dog but with a really bad accent of sorts." She continued to chuckle. Ren thought about it then started chuckling himself thinking about it. "That is pretty funny isn't it." The director called for a retake and everyone got into their positions.
This time the 'heart dog' didn't fall off the chopstick and gracefully made it into Ren's mouth and as he ate it Kyoko said "May my heart forever be with you." Then once finished Ren looked from the bento box to her and replied "I'll keep it close. Always." With that they faded out and ended the first scene with a full view of the bento box that had a red back drop with pink and white outlined hearts. "CUT! That was great you two! Keep up the good work! Alrighty get ready for the next scene! Aaaand action!"
Narrator: Get your Kokoro Bento-bako today at your local Bento-bako store for only 11.95! But wait! There's more! If you want to enjoy a Kokoro Bento-bako with your love get the duo package with two Kokoro Bento-bako's for only 18.99!
-Shows scene of the two bento boxes side by side it has the same layout as the single but instead for the rice portion there is half of a heart in each rice so when combined together, they make a full heart. Goes back to the couple each holding a box-
Both Ren and Kyoko made sure they had a good grip on their own bento's before trying to pick up any of their food. Ren said his line "Please accept my heart." He dipped the chopsticks into the dyed portion of the rice and tried to pick some up but failed. The director called cut and did a retake.
-Clack-
Ren again said his line and attempted to pick up some rice. This time he succeeded but after moving away an inch it fell from the chopsticks onto the awaiting rice bed below.
-Clack-
After saying his lines again Ren concentrated on picking up the rice and succeeded on scooping it up then brought it to Kyoko's mouth only to have the young actress burst out laughing for some odd reason. The director again called cut. "Mogami-san why are you laughing so hard?" Ren asked the young girl now curled in her seat laughing hysterically. "B-Because Tsuruga-san! You were concentrating so hard trying not to drop the rice that your face made an odd expression!" She honestly said. Ren quickly walked over to the crew to watch the rerun of his part and sure enough there he was sitting down staring at the bento box as if his stare would make the rice bend to his whim and as soon as he had scooped up the rice the tip of his tongue came out to rest on his upper lip while he adamantly watched his rice before offering it to Kyoko. Ren looked away in embarrassment then made his way back up to the stage. "I-I can't believe I did that." He said. Kyoko calmed her laugh down to a mild giggle by the time he got back. "I can't believe you did either but it was definitely worth it." Ren leaned over and pinched her cheeks "OW! OW! OW!" Kyoko yelled. "That's what you get for teasing your senpai Mogami-san." He released her cheeks and she proceeded to pout and rub her face.
-Clack-
This time Ren schooled his face and made sure not to over concentrate. And he picked the rice up without a problem and brought it to Kyoko's mouth who was eagerly awaiting her 'loves' heart. "I will always accept your heart. Here's a piece of mine." Kyoko then proceeded to take part of her dyed rice and lift it to Ren's mouth. She was successful in picking up the rice but about half way to his mouth the rice would fall. Kyoko sighed.
-Clack-
She tried again scooping up the rice successfully but lost it half way again.
-Clack-
Again, she tried. Scooping up the rice was fine but when she got to getting it to his mouth, she lost it but this time she almost had it to him. Kyoko's face looked determined. Next time I'll get it for sure! She thought.
-Clack-
Sure enough she succeeded in getting the rice onto the chopstick but had thrusted her hand at Ren's face so fast he jolted backwards not expecting such an aggressive tactic and as soon as Ren backed away the rice fell from the chopstick. It felt like the rice was falling in slow motion as both Ren and Kyoko watched it fall to its impending doom on the floor. As it landed Kyoko stared at the offending piece of food, for it had offended her and as she was staring at it Ren watched her facial expression. Before he knew it, he started laughing, not his light chuckles but his hard laugh that he has only showed to Kyoko. This startled everyone on set except Kyoko. Her face started morphing into a scowl then she looked up at Ren from her current position. "You think this is funny?" Kyoko growled. Ren continued to laugh his reply. "Yes, I do Mogami-san. You look like the rice has just double crossed you a-and your face looks s-so shocked! HAHAHA!" Ren leaned over in his chair clutching his stomach from laughing so hard. Kyoko got so frustrated that she kicked his chair which sent him toppling to the floor. For a second Kyoko got worried but soon realized he was still laughing. Irritated by his constant mockery Kyoko lightly kicked him on the back or lightly stepped on him. "How dare you make fun of me Tsuruga-san! I will show you no mercy!" She said as she continued her gentle assault which just sent Ren into more laughter. He didn't know how much more he could take of this young girls teasing. "O-Oh please forgive me M-Mogami-san for I do not know what I have done." He slowed down to a chuckle which led Kyoko to stop her assault. Her face was lobster red and she was huffing loudly her frustration. "Y-you didn't have to laugh so hard!" She pouted. Ren chuckled "Sure I did it was to cute." Kyoko wiped around about to reject his statement but quickly turned around when she saw his true heavenly smile. It burned her to the core leaving her speechless and immobile.
While this was happening the spectacles in the crowd had secretly filmed the little banter that Ren and Kyoko had just played out. Never in a million years will they forget this moment.
-Clack-
Finally, after the fifth try Kyoko got it right and they were able to move on to Ren's next line. "Thank you, I will forever cherish it." With that, Scene two had finished without further delay.
"Okay everyone! I know we've had a few delays but let's finish this last scene strong and get this commercial produced! Ready on set! And Action!"
Narrator: And to seal the deal we'll throw in a small box of chocolates for you and your love to share!
-Shows a small square brown box with red ribbon and four pieces of chocolates inside. Changes back to scene with the couple-
Ren held the small box of chocolate in his hands as they did the next scene. "Shall we seal our fates with a kiss?" Ren asked and Kyoko replied "Yes, we shall." With that both Ren and Kyoko take a piece of chocolate from the box into their fingers and gently place it on either persons lips as if kissing it. The director tells them to hold that position for a minute while they do a close up shot on their face. Once done the director instructed them to continue and they both opened their mouths and let the chocolates fall in. They retracted their fingers from each other then closed their eyes while resting their foreheads together experiencing a tasteful bliss. "CUT! That's a wrap! Thank you, Ren and Kyoko, for doing this commercial. I'm sure this will be a huge seller for the Bento-bato's! I hope we can work together again!" He yelled towards them. Kyoko and Ren still sat on their seats looking in the direction of the director. They nodded their heads in a bow then sat back up.
"Mogami-san." Ren called. Kyoko turned to face Ren and was surprised with a gentle kiss on her lips from Ren. He gave it a few seconds before parting from her. He then whispered on her lips. "Thank you." After that he leaned away from her and started to walk off stage. Kyoko bent her head down then yelled "TSURUGA-SAN!" Ren turned around to look at the small girls shaking body. He thought Maybe she finally sees me. Until she looked up and her face was redder than hot metal. Ren's smile faltered as she rose from her seat, eyes glaring at him. Before he knew it she bolted towards him. Ren's body immediately reacted and bolted out the doors towards the dressing room. The last thing everyone heard was Ren's laughter as Kyoko chased after him screaming "HOW DARE YOU SOIL A PURE MAIDENS LIPS!"
The onlookers laughed heartily at the co-star's antics as they, in a way, ran off into the sunset.
"Please tell me you got that all on tape?" Asked Hirahito. The camera man smirked "O yeah. I got it." They both rewatched the scene that had just unfolded before them and laughed full heartedly.
A/N:
Happy Valentines Day to you guys! Hope you had a beautiful and lovely day spending it with people that love and cherish you!
With that I got the idea for this on the 13th late at night almost into the 14th and was working on it all day so I could get it posted on time. Well as you can see that didn't happen. Haha. Oh well.
So I hope you enjoyed this sweet read. Really hope it doesn't seem rushed. Feedback is always welcomed!
LOVE YOU ALL!