Authors note: As promised a new long chapter! I realize i never gave a description on what Director Kuchiki looks like so picture a man that looks similar to President Takarada via facial/body structure enough so that they could possibly be twins, but they aren't. They are also the same age only a couple of months between them Kuchiki being the older of the two. He has dark chocolate brown hair that goes down to his shoulders and dark blue eyes with tints of what looks like gold around the edges. Unlike all the random outfits that Lory wears Kuchiki is a little more like a business man and wears a simple yet expensive black suit all the time the only hints of color come from his shirts. Hopefully you all can envision him better now sorry its a little late : ) As always enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Skip Beat or its characters

Chapter 6: Test Results

"Okay we shall start then" Lory said from behind his desk looking at the two. "First of all I would like to speak to the both of you as Kyoko-chan and Ren-san if you don't mind not Setsu-chan and Cain-san. Do you think the two of you can do that for me?"

Almost instantly Kyoko changed back to herself like she had be under hypnosis "Okay" she said bubbly as could be, which caught Kuchiki a little off guard. She is defiantly a interesting person, Ogata-san is right I'm going to enjoy working with her. I haven't had the pleasure of working with anyone with her character skill level before. She looked down at herself and almost went into a panic seeing what she was wearing again and began to blush and tried to adjust herself so she could cover herself as much as possible which Ren noticed. He stood from his seat and turned to Kyoko and started to take off his jacket.

"Ren-san?" Lory asked slightly worried that Ren was about to leave.

"Yes sir, its me you are talking with now don't worry" he said and turned his head slightly and smiled at Lory his fake pleasing smile, which also caught Kuchiki off guard since he had yet to see it before. He smiles, that scary glare is gone. This must be the real him, nice to know there's a kind person behind the mask. He turned back to Kyoko his jacket off now and held it out to her knowing she was beginning to feel uncomfortable with the outfit they had put her in. "Mogami-chan, it's a little chilly in here would you like to use this?"

She grabbed it instantly "Thank you Tsuruga-san, I am getting a little cold." She said with a smile thankful to now have something to cover up with. "Are you sure you don't mind?"

"It's no problem at all. I wouldn't have given it to you if it was" He said and smiled at her sweetly. His real smile, he really is back to himself she blushed a little realizing she was staring at him. She turned her focus to the jacket and stood opening it up and putting it on wrapping it around her tightly making sure everything was covered and held on to the front with her hand and sat back down. It's so warm….of course he was just wearing it. She took a breath in and was surrounded by his smell. It smells like him….He always smells so nice…She started to blush again and resisted the urge to burry her nose into the front of the jacket. This smell for some reason it is so relaxing….I wonder what it is that he wears for cologne. Ren had found his way back to he's seat while she was lost in her thoughts still looking at her wondering what she was thinking she seemed to be somewhat flustered. Maybe she's thinking about her outfit.

Lory stood watching the scene in front of him and let his lips curl up lightly in a smile. "Now that I have the two of you in my presence we need to discuss your lives outside of the film." His voice was calm and caught the attention of the two.

"Lives outside the film?" Ren's mind now focused on the president in confusion on why they would need to discuss something like that. Why is my life outside the film any of his business. Ren began to feel slightly frustrated with the man behind the desk.

"Yes outside the film" Lory stated with the straightest face possible. I must remain focused and calm…I can't smile too much or I'm going to anger him Lory repeated those thoughts in his head. "Kyoko-chan are you aware of the deal that we have with Ren-san here regarding how his name will not be seen in the credits of the movie?"

"I've been informed of that"

"If you don't mind for certain reasons we would like to treat you in the same way if that is okay with you"

Kyoko thought about it for a moment "What reasons are those?"

"Sorry my dear Kyoko-chan I can't go into detail with you about them all I can say is that it will benefit you in the end I promise. Don't worry Ren-chan here doesn't know those reasons either so it's not as if I'm favoring one of you over the other."

"Is that right Tsuruga-san?" She looked over at him.

"Yes, I haven't been informed either" he said a little annoyed that the old man wouldn't tell him his plans.

Kyoko sat for a moment thinking. Well Tsuruga-san doesn't know either and he still agreed to it so it can't be that bad….It is a little odd though I wonder what is going to happen once the movie is released….wait if my name isn't in the credits how is anyone going to know it was me…how am I going to make my debut then….this isn't going to help me that much then….but I will be able to work with Tsuruga-san…no I got to trust the president he has to have my best interest in mind. "Alright" she said with a smile "I'll agree to the same terms, you promise this is going to help me?"

"Of course I wouldn't make you do it if it didn't" Lory said please that she agreed. "With that settled you know you must keep Setsu's true identity undercover not just Cain's. Have you told anyone about her?" Kyoko began to fidget a little in her seat. Should I tell him…..what happens if he finds out from someone else then I'll really be in trouble….is he going to be mad at me?…I should just tell him…might as well get it out in the open now. Lory noticed her fidgeting and nervousness "Who was it that you told Kyoko-chan, don't worry I won't be mad at you just let me know so I know as well."

Wow it was like he could hear my thoughts. "Well…..I…I..I.. might have told Moko-chan already…sorry" She hung her head down waiting for his response.

"Moko-chan? Who is that?" Kuchiki asked slightly confused with a name he hadn't heard yet.

"Moko-chan is Kanae Kotonami, she is the other member of the Love Me section I was telling you about." Lory stated to Kuchiki relieving him of his confusion. "She is your best friend correct Kyoko-chan?"

"Yep, Sure is!" Kyoko said with a huge smile re-living the events earlier in which Moko had referred to her as her best friend.

"She wouldn't tell anyone would she?" Kuchiki questioned a little worried since he had never met the woman before.

"No way, Moko-chan would never do such a thing to me, trust me" Kyoko said almost begging him to believe her.

"Do you know this woman she is referring to? Do you believe her to be trust worthy?" Kuchiki directed his question to Ren.

"Yes I do and I'm sure it would be fine. Kotonami-chan is a professional as well. she understands the workings of the industry so it shouldn't be a problem." I wonder when she told her.

"Alright, I will have to believe you two, but no one else Mogami-chan" Kuchiki stated leaving no room for her to argue.

"No problem, sorry again" She stood and bowed to Kuchiki thankful he didn't yell at her for her loose mouth. I have to keep this a secret.

"Thank you for being honest with us Kyoko-chan" Kyoko sat back down and looked back over at the president and smiled relieved that they now knew her secret confession to her best friend. "So the next topic we need to discuss is what you two will be doing while working on the movie. As you both know this movie is going to take a good deal of your time a little over half a year to be exact, and probably a lot of effort on both of your parts mentally so we need you both to be able to be yourselves as well as Cain and Setsu. We don't usually keep things hidden from the public like this and if you two slow down too much in your other work they are going to begin to question things and start to put two and two together and we don't want them doing that. They are going to notice Ren-san's lack of spot light more then Kyoko-chan's since you are still new in the business. I believe we have figured out a way to prevent this if you two are willing to play along." What does he mean by play along? Why do I feel like this is it what I have been dreading all along…his grand plan to annoy me and make my life a living hell Ren sat in his seat thinking waiting for Lory to tell them.

"Before I go too far into detail I'm going to need the both of you to take a couple of test to make sure that this is going to work."

"Tests?" Ren looked confused.

"yes tests" Lory said trying hard not to smile.

"What kind of tests?" Kyoko asked worried that she was going to fail.

"Don't worry my dear, they are simple mostly just asking questions about yourselves, nothing to worry about." Questions about myself well that doesn't seem too bad I can do that…but why…oh well it's the president I can trust him if he thought I wouldn't be able to pass them I'm sure he wouldn't make me take them.

"Are you two ready?" Kuchiki said. The pair looked over at him and nodded Kyoko more enthused then Ren which made him smile. "Okay then Tsuruga-san follow me first then I'll come back for you Mogami-chan" he said with a smile as he stood up and led Ren over to a small table at the side of the room where a lap top was set up. He pulled out the chair for him and allowed him to sit down. "Now answer these questions to the best of your ability and try to be as truthful as possible. When you are finished just hit submit and come back to the rest of us" He then proceeded to walk back to Kyoko and started some small talk as Ren took the test.

Ren sat for a second looking over the questions. He was right these don't seem that difficult…Do I consider myself a leader or a follower…logical or emotional…disciplined or impulsive….what are these questions for…how are these supposed to help? Ren sat lost in thought for a moment then started to go through the list and answered the 50 questions. When he was done he hit submit like he was told and got up from his seat to go get Kyoko so she could do hers.

"Done already, see it wasn't that difficult was it?" Lory asked looking at Ren.

"No it was not difficult, I'm a little unsure as to why they are relevant but they were simple just the same. It is your turn Mogami-chan." He said with a smile and gave her his hand to help her up from her seat which made her blush slightly as she took it. Kuchiki also got up and walked over to the computer with her and gave her the same instructions that he had given Ren about 5 minutes earlier. The three men sat in silence while they waited for Kyoko to come back unsure of what to say to each other since Ren seemed lost in thought and confusion about the test.

A couple of minutes later Kyoko came practically hopping back to the three. "Your right they weren't hard at all it was actually really easy" She smiled. "Well the easiest test I've ever taken before" she ended her sentence with a small laugh thinking about all the horrible math tests she had taken in the past. "But I would have to agree with Tsuruga-chan I don't really get why we had to take it."

"Oh don't worry my dear we will tell you why once we are completely finished." Lory looked over at her trying to reassure her. "Okay Kuchiki-chan if you don't mind can you please set up for the next test, and get the results of the last one." Kuchiki smiled and nodded his head then walked over to the computer again.

"Okay we are ready" Kuchiki said from across the room at the computer as he walked over to the printer where the results were printing out already.

"Okay Kyoko-chan, Ren-san this next test is a little different" Don't smile, don't smile, don't smile, don't smile he repeated to himself. "These questions are only slightly about yourselves. Instead they focus more on how you feel about each other and not yourself. So read them carefully and respond as truthfully as possible and keep in mind you are both going to be answering as honestly as possible. Alright?" Both Ren and Kyoko nodded showing they understood. what on earth does he mean questions about Tsuruga-chan? Like his personality just like the last test? I got to answer as truthfully as possible.

Why do I feel nervous about this? Answer truthfully? Well I better I know she's going to, she's not the type of person to lie she proved that earlier with the whole Kotonami-chan thing. They both stood again and Lory lead Ren over to the computer he used earlier and Kuchiki lead Kyoko over to a computer at the opposite side of the room facing away from Ren. "Now remember Ren-san, answer truthfully" Lory said in a whisper as he bent down to Ren's ear. Which made his nerves just get worse as he glared at the man as he watched him walk back to his desk. What was he getting at with that. Ren turned back to the computer and read the first question and froze in his seat his stomach instantly doing back flips.

Kyoko sat in her seat staring at the computer slightly dumbfounded by the questions as well. Say this person comes up to you and asks you out. You would...What kind of question is that Tsuruga-san would never ask me out in that sort of way….this is such a odd question…I don't get it…like this would ever happen…and would I really want it to. She began to blush. Takarada-san said to answer truthfully….this test is going to take a little more thought…read the questions carefully and answer honestly huh…okay I'll do my best…but still…why does he want me to answer questions like this? Kyoko sat for a moment not touching the mouse and thought about the question. Okay…I'll just take this one at a time…Say this person comes up to you and asks you out. You would…A: Think about why; then give your answer. B: Smiling however, say no. C: Freak out and slowly walk away; eventually break into a run. D: Automatically say yes. Ummmm…..well Tsuruga-san probably wouldn't want me to say yes….but then again he wouldn't ask me that anyways….and would I really say yes….wait I got to answer these for myself I can't think about what he would want me to do….So what would I do?

Lory and Kuchiki sat silently in the chairs next to the desk and smiled at each other. Now we'll see how they really feel….maybe this will be the nudge they need to see their true feelings….I hope it goes as planned. They could practically read each others hopeful thoughts as they sat watching the pair.

How much do you think about this person? Do you trust them? do you wait for her/his call. you cannot seem to accept any negative remark about her/him. When you are with her/him you pray that you get another hour…These are some of the most random questions….They all seem to be about how much you want to be around the other person….I guess I can kind of understand why President Takarada and Director Kuchiki would want to know these things. Tsuruga-san and I are going to be around each other a lot if we do the film together. Kyoko's thoughts faded in and out of her mind as she continued to finish the questions and when she was done she hit submit and got up to walk over to the two men, looking over at Ren as she did noticing that he wasn't done with his test yet. This must be difficult for him considering he's probably never thought about me like this before.

"Alright I'm finished" she said as she sat.

"Okay good, I'll be right back then" Kuchiki said as he headed over to the computer to print out the results of her test. At the same time Ren got up from his seat feeling like he was going to faint at any moment and walked back over to main desk area never taking his glare off of Takarada. Kuchiki saw this and walked over to his computer afterwards to print out his answers.

"I can see you two put thought into this it took you longer to take this test then the last and it was only 10 questions compared to the 50 the other had." Lory smiled as he looked at the two.

"Yep, I did my best and thought carefully just as you said" Kyoko said trying to smile thinking about her answers. Which made Ren worry a little. Did she have the same questions as me….what did she put? What happens if she see's mine…it will traumatize her…I'm really beginning to not like the President and Director.

"Well that's good to hear, I hope you thought hard too Ren-san" he said as Kuchiki handed him the results of the first test keeping the second. "Okay now that we have the results of both of your test shall we continue?" Both Ren and Kyoko nodded yes but it was obvious that they were both nervous. "Good, well then I'm going to need you both to sit up a little bit in your seat and put your hands behind your backs" The two did as they were told unable to understand why, but did it anyways. Kuchiki and Lory walked behind the two and pulled out four sashes from their pockets, they then proceeded to take two sashes and placed them over the mouths of the pair and then took the other two and tied up the pairs hands quickly, before they could argue and returned in front of them to see that both of them looked absolutely panicked. "Don't worry we won't do anything bad to you two we just want to make sure that you don't speak while we go over everything" Ren and Kyoko both sat ridged unable to relax confused at just what was going on.

"Ready Director Kuchiki?"

"Yep, now you two try to relax this is for your own good after all remember that" He said trying to hold back a laugh as he looked at the two in their panicked states. They really do look like two deer's caught in the headlights, this is more fun then I thought I should come visit my friend Lory-chan more often his life is fun.

"Ok, well the first test that you two took was a compatibility test. You answers about yourselves compared to each other will decide just how well you two will be able to work together." Lory began to explain. "The results seem to be in your favor as you two turn out to be 92% compatible. That is good news" he said with a smile. "obviously there isn't going to be a 100% match since you two are very different from each other, but it seems although you two also have a lot of things in common which is great considering your going to have to be working with each other." At this Kyoko felt herself smile a little bit and began to relax more in her chair as did Ren.

"As for the other test" Lory said and watched as Ren seemed to tense up again. "This test is to help you both understand each other a little more on a personal level which is going to be needed considering you two will be close with each other for a while. It will also help the two of you with your roles on screen I believe. What it is really going to help you two with is your personal relationship off set which is also very, very important." Lory paused for a moment looking at the two and then looked over at Kuchiki signaling to him that it was his turn to talk.

"The second test was a love test" He said slowly watching the pairs eyes go wide. A love test? huh? I don't love Ren…I can never love again….there's no way I've already promised myself I wouldn't….I defiantly failed this test. "We had you both take this test to make sure that you would be able to pull off being a successful couple on set. I know it might seem odd but if two actors think poorly about each other off of set it can be very difficult to get the right affect on set. But, You should both be happy to hear that you got the same result which is good." We got the same results….how is that possible? Wait does that mean that she? No she couldn't possibly….maybe she didn't understand the questions. Ren couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Question one: Say this person comes up to you and asks you out. You would…" Is he really going to read them off! No wonder they gagged us, I'm going to strangle them…Ren sat fuming in his seat. "Mogami-chan you put "A" Think about why; then give your answer. Tsuruga-san you put "D" Absolutely yes" Kyoko sat shocked What did he just say….would Tsuruga-san really say yes…why would he say yes to someone like me…Ren turned bright red and turned his face away from Kyoko. I can't believe this is happening….what could she possibly be thinking…she's probably going to hate me now…I'm never going to be able to face her again….oh I just wish I could die right now.

"Question 2: How much do you think about this person? You both answered the same "B" a couple of times a day. Question 3: Do you trust them? Again you both answered the same putting "A" yes. Question 4: Do you wait for his/her call? Mogami-chan you put "B" depends, and Tsuruga-san you put "C" from time to time." At this point Kuchiki's words were just going in one ear and out the other to Kyoko as she sat still shocked from the first question unable to comprehend anything else.

"Question 5: You cannot seem to accept any negative remark about him/her. You both put "A" true. Question 6: When you are with him/her you pray that you get another hour. Mogami-chan you put "C" sometimes, Tsuruga-san you put "B" Almost always. Question 7: Do you enjoy seeing this person after a hectic stressful day? You both put "C" yes, they put you at ease. Question 8: Do you smile when you hear the other voice? You both put "A" yes. Question 9: Would you do anything for the other? Again you both answered "A" yes. Finally the last question number 10: Do you see this person in your future? Both of you put "A" yes." Kuchiki looked down at the papers one more time then looked back up at the two seeing Kyoko sitting with a blank stare oblivious to the world and Ren bright red trying his best not to look at anyone and block out everything from his memory. Hoping that it was just a horrible nightmare. Did he really need to do this? Are they trying to see how far they can push me before I snap completely….this has got to be a dream…at some point I'll wake up…there's no way she would think of me like that…it can't be real…a nightmare or a fantasy….nope Takarada-san's here it's definitely a nightmare nothing good comes from him. "The results of the test were a positive that one day there might be love in your future if you two allow it which is great to know" He said with a smile. Huh, that can't be right now he's just making things up Ren thought trying to control his blush.

"With that said I have great confidence that you two will be perfect with the roles. I will turn this back to you Lory-chan" The man sat at the edge of his desk doing his best not to jump up in joy from the test result. This is great now they both know how each other feels, I'm going to have to thank Kuchiki-san for this wonderful idea, and I was so worried it would take forever for these two to notice each others feeling. Yes I'm very pleased with the outcome.

"I'm not going to trouble the two of you much more tonight I just have one more thing to go over with you." Neither one of them changed from their positions but he knew they were listening so he continued. "After today's events we have all decided that the two of you need some time to let everything process and settle yourselves with the roles and being around each other. I've talked with all of your Directors and your manager Yashiro-san and we are all in agreement we are going to give the two of you a week to sort everything out."

With this the two turned to Lory and stared at him a little confused. A week can we really have a week off? Kyoko pondered but still a little excited that she got some time off she has been so busy lately. Wait I'm going on vacation for a week….to sort things out? And I'm going to be all alone with her? Ren started to break out in a sweat thinking about everything his face turned from red to a sickly pale color.

"We think it would be best for you. So I have set up arrangements for the both of you to go to Okinawa for the week. You will be staying at Director Kuchiki's private vacation home, and you will take my jet to get there. You will be leaving this evening at 10:30, its 9 now so your going to have to hurry sorry for the short noticed but the sooner the better. I have also arranged a car for the both of you to bring you to your residences so you can grab some clothes because we want you two to go as yourselves not Cain and Setsu you can wait to be those two till you get back. Instead we want you two to focus on yourselves and each other not always them. Once you get there you will receive instructions on what we wish for you two to accomplish while there consider this a assignment, and please remember the results of this evening. With that said I believe we are done for this evening is there anything you would like to add director?"

"No I believe you covered it all" With this Kuchiki walked behind the pair and began to untie their hands to allow them to take off their gags. When he was done he walked around to the front of them again and smiled "Now you two have fun, I hope you like my vacation home" He said excitedly. Mental note make sure I change the sheets when I go to use my vacation home again his smile grew larger if possible. "Oh and you can take these if you like, I've printed out a copy for the both of you" and he handed them the test results, which Ren ripped out of his hands.

"Come on Mogami-chan we're leaving" He said in an lifeless tone as he began to walk towards the door. Kyoko stood from her seat quickly and followed behind him without even realizing that she was moving. It's like I can't even feel my legs….like they are just working on their own…what's wrong with me?

Why do they both seem so excited about this? They both must enjoy playing with other peoples lives. They are purposely trying to torture me. I'm never going to forgive them. EVER!