The fair was a brilliant success. Celebrities and the general public came in droves thanks to the clever advertising strategies of the President. There were a variety of stalls headed by LME's celebrities. All one had to do was look, and they'd know without a doubt the mastermind behind the evil stall ideas.

Kanae was teamed up with Sawara san for the 'Dunking' stall. Judging by the morose looks on their faces, it was obvious neither of them were too thrilled with their stall. Or maybe it was the colour of their uniforms- a glaring fluoroscent orange. Kanae wore a one piece bathing suit whose fiery hue drew customers to their stall like moths attracted to a flame. Sawara donned a pair of orange bloomers and looked like the lower half of his body was on took it in turns to sit on a diving board connected to a switch. Every time a customer hit the switch with a ball, the board automatically threw them into the pool. The sight of Kanae emerging dripping wet from the pool was enough for any red blooded young or old male or female to pause and have a turn.

But the kissing booth was easily the most popular stall. Women and men came in packs to share a lip lock with Japan's number one actor and upcoming idols.

Ren almost groaned out loud at the sight of the long queue. Sooner or later, it would catch the attention of the male crowd who would be lining up soon for a kiss with the bikini clad teen beside him.

Kyoko's eyes widened at the long line of girls.

'Is he really going to kiss them all?' she thought incredulously. 'Poor Tsuruga san!'.

Kyoko was wrong of course. Ren didn't have to swap spit with all the women in the line. That occasional honour was also bestowed on Kyoko and Ruriko. At first it felt a little disquieting having a stranger's lips against hers. But her experience with Sho was enough to make her recoil the moment any of the customers started to get a little passionate enough to want to use their..tongues.

Ren didn't waste much time either with his kissing partners. A tiny, imperceptible peck. That was all he was willing to share for charity. Then again, being Japan's most desirable actor, his crumbs of affection were enough to send even the coldest of women into a swoon.

'He really meant it, when he said he didn't usually kiss just anyone,'Kyoko thought smiling slightly to herself. She felt slightly relieved. Somehow, the idea of her sempai passionately kissing all those girls had felt a little..unsettling.

She continued to watch calmly, feeling an occasional jolt of irritation every time a particularly carnal young woman would grab Ren and kiss him like there was no tomorrow. Ren usually managed to shake them off gently and flash them a gentlemanly smile before calling the next customer.

Unbeknownst to Kyoko, Ren kept a sharp eye on the customers, ensuring none of them got too physical with Kyoko. The occasional icy glare from his end was enough to send any smart man scurrying away from the booth or into Ruriko's arms. To his relief, Kyoko seemed to be following his example of giving her customers a gentle brush of the lips.

Things were going smoothly until Ren heard a familiar voice. A dreadfully familiar male voice..

"Kyoko chan!", Kijima exclaimed. "Ren Kun! No wonder this stall is so popular!"

Kyoko bowed automatically, blissfully unaware of the view she was giving of her soft white mounds. Ren gritted his teeth in frustration as he saw Kijima's eyes widen in admiration and desire.

"Well..', Kijima managed to get out at last, a wicked gleam in his eyes that Ren dreaded. "I would love to do my bit for charity..How much do I pay?"

Ren watched numbly as Kyoko mechanically rattled out the prices as she had done so many times over the day. But never had those dispassionate words cause a churning feeling of dread in his stomach. Never, throughout all the kisses he had been forced to watch Kyoko bestow on all the customers, had he felt so..insecure.

Ren closed his eyes desperately trying to think of a plan. Kijima was not the type to accept a mere peck on the lips. He would insist Kyoko kiss him again and again even if he needed to break the bank! The images filling his agitated mind were definitely not helping either.

Meanwhile, Ruriko had not taken kindly to being ignored by Kijima when he greeted them. "Excuse me, ", she gritted out in as sweet a tone as she could manage,"But are you sure you want an amateur kissing you, when there's a pro around?"

Kijima shook his head politely. "Ren may be titled 'SERIAL KISSER", but I'd rather kiss a girl.."

Ruriko glared at Kijima murderously. The insensitive lout had the nerve to ignore her! Her! One of Japan's top singing idols! And he was obviously blind apart from being an utter imbecile who couldn't see that Kyoko chan wasn't exactly geared up for the heated kiss he so obviously desired. As the two closed in for a kiss, she 'accidentally' pushed Kyoko violently with her elbow and captured Kijima's lips instead.

Kyoko let out a small 'Ow!' as she fell straight into Ren's arms. "Are you all right?", he asked sounding concerned, as he helped her stand.

"Y..yes!', Kyoko stuttered, making a mental note to request being Ruriko's servant for a day as a Love Me task. She wasn't an idiot. It was obvious the idol had pushed her with the intention of stealing Kijima san' kiss, something she was grateful for. In the meantime,Ren's arms were still securely around her waist, his fingers unconsciously caressing her skin and wrecking havoc with her senses.

Kyoko felt goosebumps rise up her skin as she stared up at the handsome young actor. Tsuruga san-her mentor and friend, always there for her, no matter what...Kyoko thought fondly. She gazed at his lips for a moment, wondering what it would be like to be his customer, and have him kissing her. A true kiss, like how she had always imagined.

SLAP!

They quickly turned towards the counter. Ruriko and Kijima had apparently been sharing a vey heated and, judging by the duration, passionate kiss. Kyoko blushed as she realized she was still clutching Ren's shirt. The two quickly let go off each other as they took in the scene before them.

A black haired young woman was towering over Kijima. "How DARE you ditch me like that you cheat?!", she screamed. "Sending me away for snacks just so you could squeeze in some time cozying up with some shameless hussy?!"

Ren winced as he watched Kijima's date grab a fistful of his hair and drag him away. Kijima was busy shouting and cursing the irate girl and even a couple of minutes later they could hear him bellowing from a distance. The crowd as well as the booth runners watched the drama, even from a distance with fascination when more drama joined the little booth in the form of an obnoxious blond singer..

Kyoko froze when she heard a familiar drawling voice, "Well, well if it isn't my little angel?"

Kyoko whipped around in surprise.

Ren's expression darkened when he saw who it was.

Ruriko glared at her rival with grudging respect and righteous dislike.

"Sho?" Kyoko graced him with a look of icy disdain.

Sho smirked at her anger. "Ever since I heard about the fringe benefits..", he replied, looking her up and down, admiringly. "As much as I hate to break it to you Kyoko chan, fine feathers do not make a fine that I would consider that monstrosity you're wearing fine of course" he chortled insultingly. And there's of course the matter of your hip bones sticking out in that manner which would make any man feel uncomfortable while kissing you. And-"

"Oh, bugger off! Baka!"

Sho blinked, anger and surprise in his eyes at her rudeness. Grabbing Kyoko's wrist in an iron grip that made her cry out in pain he pulled her closer forcefully for a kiss.

"You baka!Let go off me now!", she yelled, struggling to hit him with her other hand but he had caught that too.

Ren watched Sho manhandle Kyoko with growing anger. His eyes widened as Sho tried to close the distance between them.

No! he thought harshly. You're not forcing another one of your kisses on her Fuwa!

Ren found himself striding over to grab Kyoko away and bent his face towards Sho's. To his temporary satisfaction and eternal disgust, Fuwa's lips met with his. Sho had his eyes closed in anticipation, as his lips would meet Kyoko's. Ren had his eyes closed in anticipation of the moment when he would get to bite the moron's tongue. Hard.

He bit Sho's lips and listened distastefully to the singer's moans. As Fuwa's tongue entered his, he bit his tongue harder so that it bled. Sho's eyes snapped open at the violent assault on his tongue, and widened in horror as he realized who he was kissing.

Ren grabbed a fistful of Sho's clothes and flung him away hard onto the ground. He glared at Sho, months of pent up hatred and resentment towards his rival, burning in his eyes.

"That will be a hundred yen, Fuwa!", he spat, wiping his mouth with his sleeve.