Chapter 10


She would have never believed it, if she didn't hear it with her own ears. The little whelp was trying to make her feel like she owed him something simply because his parents raised Kyoko, which by the way they voluntarily did with the money she sent to support Kyoko.

She was actually speechless as she listened to him spew his nonsense in her office. He actually had the nerve to imply what Kyoko was doing was immoral. Saena wondered exactly why she should even care about it at this point. Kyoko was 18 and they had changed the age of majority months ago. She was a successful actress, and very good at it, she had to admit. She had seen the photos from the two gentleman's magazines and she was quite impressed at how tastefully done they were. Sure, she would have never had to courage to flaunt what nature gave her, but by god if her daughter wanted to, she would stand by her 100%. This boy was a bona fide and complete chauvinistic pig. He was seriously offending and pissing her off, and seeing how she hadn't really had trouble controlling her temper as of late, that was saying a lot.

She sighed tiredly as he was winding down with his "You owe my parents for raising her" speech. Her eye twitched a little. "Fuwa-san, considering how she came to Tokyo in the first place... I would say that I owe your parents nothing due to their failure in allowing my daughter to live, unchaperoned for a full year, with a known womanizer. Seeing that you have been stalking her, you've illegally taken her from her school, you've kidnapped her, physically abused her, and you've sexually harassed her... If anything, I think that they owe me for not pressing charges against you and having a restraining order taken out against you. Wouldn't you think?" She informed him calmly and casually.

He was stunned beyond words. "H-How... I don't know what you're talking about." He spat out.

Saena always loved when she had a criminal cornered. The triumphant feeling was almost better than sex. She gave him a sadistic smile that would have definitely reminded Kyoko's co-stars of Natsu. She pulled out a folder that was filled with photos and statements that had been gathered by Lory's assistant Ruto, and Susumu Todoh over the past couple of years. She lay it on her desk and opened it, then began slowly and carefully laying out each photo in front of him. She then pulled out Kyoko's phone records and the information of exactly who had been sending her harassing phone calls and text messages. Finally, she pulled out quite a few affidavits from Kyoko's co-stars and classmates.

"W-What is all of this?" He paled a little and stammered at the implications.

She looked at him a little curiously. "Why Fuwa-san, did you honestly think I wouldn't keep track of my daughter's activities and who associates with her? Unfortunately, someone has been stalking her."

His brow furrowed. "Yeah, that idiot from Vie Ghoul." He spat out, trying to redirect the conversation.

Saena shook her head. "No Fuwa-san, I'm afraid that Reino from Vie Ghoul has been concentrating on his career as of late. Enough to merit several nominations for the IPCA this year." She explained. She sighed when she saw his look grow even darker. "Of course you probably already know this, but at any rate... The stalker I am referring to, would be you... Now, we can do this one of two ways: You can move on and stop harassing my daughter and her acquaintances or, we can bring in your Uncle, Katagiri-san, and have him advise you on the measures I will be taking if you do not."


Kuu looked at them both with a little irritation. He shook his head. "You both need to go to that party." He turned to Kuon. "You should know better. When you're invited to a party before the awards, they are just trying to get to know you and your works. You don't need to give them gifts or do favors for them. It's not like that anymore. Too many people got into trouble over that a few years ago and they made rules against it." He told them.

What he didn't tell them, was that he had been invited to be one of the judges this year and it was killing him trying to be impartial. All of the nominees had been phenomenal this year and it was tearing him apart to have to choose between Kuon and Kyoko. Thankfully the other panelists were having just as much difficulty, Tragic Marker and 007: Rise were going to be the talk of the town, along with their actors for the rest of the season. Oh, the trials and tribulations of an Oya Baka Otou-san.

He patted Kuon on the back and rubbed Kyoko's shoulder. "Just be yourselves. You'll do great and remember to promote your works any chance you get." He gave them a soft smile and a thumbs up. "Now, shouldn't you two be getting ready for tonight?" He smirked and Kyoko squealed.

"Oh no!" She kissed Kuon on the cheek. "If I don't leave right now, I'll be late for my spa appointment!" She told them as she grabbed her purse and keys off the sideboard and ran out the door.

Kuon chuckled. "Good thing all I have to do is shower and shave."

"Yeah, but when our ladies are done... the results are heart-stopping." Kuu smirked as he thought of how Juli always looked when she was done with a relaxing day at the spa.


Awards season was finally at an end and both came out with at least one for each show, leaving them with six awards in the end between them. There was no disappointment, it was honor enough to just be nominated and the fact would be a feather in their caps for their careers. It had surprised them both that Vie Ghoul and had won a couple at the beginning of the season. What surprised them even more was the fact that her former stalker Reino, had stayed completely away from her. Strange, but it was nice and peaceful. Reino's reasoning was that she was no longer interesting and he just moved on. Too bad that wasn't the case for Sho.

He had stayed away from her and stopped trying to reach her through her agency and friends, as Saena demanded, but that certainly didn't stop him from mentioning her at every opportunity at concerts, interviews, dedicated songs, albums, and so much more. It was annoying both her and Kuon when they finally landed in Japan to attend the first Asian premier of 007: Rise. They were bombarded with questions about the latest dedications and declarations from him as soon as they stepped off the plane.

"Kyouko! Over here!" One of the gossip rag journalists called to her. "What is your answer to Sho Fuwa's confession to you?"

What the hell is she talking about? Kyoko glanced nervously at Kuon and he just shook his head and shrugged his shoulders. "I'm sorry, but this is the first I've heard about something like this." She smiled up at Kuon and held up her hand to display her newest accessory. "As you can see, I have interests in only one man."

The crowd gasped. This was new. Kuon held up his hand to silence the cacophony that had erupted. He smiled brightly. "As you can see, I just recently proposed to Kyoko and she said yes. We will be releasing a statement through LME International later on this week. So if you could be just a little more patient with us, you'll learn all of the details then. As for Fuwa-san, this is the first we've heard of anything concerning him. We've been quite busy. Kyoko with 007: Rise, and me with Two Steps Ahead. We will be attending the premiers to both this week and we sincerely hope to see you all there. Thank you." He smiled brightly as he and Yuki whisked her and Yōsei away to the limo that was waiting for them with Ruto and Lory inside.

Kuon looked at Lory irritably. "So, care to enlighten us on this new development?"

Lory chuckled. "Only if you two tell me about when you got engaged."

Kuon nodded and sighed, then pulled Kyoko more closely. "Fine, last night before we left. Mom and Dad filmed it. I'll have them email it to you."

Lory pouted. "You're no fun." He sighed. "Fine, Fuwa-san announced this morning at an interview that his most recent album was dedicated to Kyoko-chan, then proceeded to reveal in great detail his relation to her and may have mentioned that his parents had arranged for her to marry him."

Kyoko gasped. "They did no such thing! My mother and his father were completely against it!" She then began to rant about how she would happily send him to the darkest reaches of hell.

"Calm down Sweetheart." Kuon pulled her to him, kissed her and completely dissipated her anger. "We fixed that just now." He told her while caressing her ring finger, then kissed it.

"It's okay Mogami-kun, Kuon's right. If anything, he's going to end up looking like a stalker by the end of the week." He smiled and gave them both a smirk. "All I need for you two to do, is answer with a "No Comment" and just be yourselves. The same as you were while you were overseas. You don't need to hide your relationship anymore."

Kyoko and Kuon nodded. They didn't plan on hiding it anyway. They were happy and proud to be with each other and they tired so quickly of keeping everything under wraps when they were just dating. Besides they would be married in six months anyway, what was the point of hiding it?

Kyoko pouted a little. "I didn't plan on hiding it anyway."

Lory and Kuon smiled brightly, but for different reasons. Yuki was practically bursting at the seams and Ruto was just silently shaking his head. "Good... Now, we will try to make sure that there is security wherever you two go." He glanced at Kuon. "Try not to kill him if he gets through." He glanced back at Kyoko. "And make sure you do not respond to anything that boy has to say... Either of you. Let security handle him. However, he really shouldn't be a problem while you're here, but if he is... let us handle him."

Kuon groaned a little and Kyoko nodded.

"I've arranged for you two to stay at my guest house on the property. Maria's been anxious to see you both." He informed them. "Yashiro-kun and Ruto, I've had the staff make up two guest rooms for you at the estate while you're here so that you won't have to worry about accommodations.

Kyoko just snuggled into Kuon. After a long flight, the pair and their managers just wanted to rest and get rid of the jet lag. They would worry about their pest problem tomorrow.