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Yashiro Yukihito smiled cheerfully. He was finally well enough to work again not to mention the fact that he was finally free from sneezes and tissue. Ew. He saw Ren approach, peeling off his jacket. "Ren, you're done with all the scenes already?"
Before Ren could answer, a cluster of giggling girls pushed towards them. Forever the gentleman, Ren smiled at them expectantly, rising to his feet. "Do you need anything, ladies?"
They giggled. Yashiro rolled his eyes. Fangirls. "Ren-sama, may we have your autograph please?"
Ren's smile widened, if that was physically possible. "Sure thing. Do you have a pen and paper?"
They dutifully revealed pens and beautiful cards they were holding behind. Sure, they already knew that Ren would agree. Ren took the first card and asked, "What is your name?" The girl squealed and Yashiro flinched at the high pitch. "Sakura. Hino Sakura." Ren signed her card and gave it back to her. She then held out a piece of paper. "Ren-sama, here's my number. I really like you a lot so please call me." Yashiro lifted his brows at her boldness, but she was cute. This was already the ninth time Yashiro saw a girl with enough courage to do something like that. But Ren never called.
Once Ren finished the autograph session, they headed for Ren's car. Sitting comfortably in the car, he went through Ren's schedule for the day and found that he was relatively free. Yashiro scratched his head. Ren was usually hardworking and very focused, but why was he so eager to finish early today? He managed to get every single scene without any NGs and now had two hours of extra time? All he said was, "I need to make a trip down to LME."
Yashiro shrugged. He knew that prying did no good on Ren. They exited the LME carpark and walked along the staff corridor overlooking the main entrance. Suddenly, Ren stopped in his tracks. He took out his cell phone, leaning on the railing overlooking the LME foyer. Now that was weird. He rarely made calls. Was he about to call Hino Sakura?
Ren smiled, looking down at the foyer. At someone. Who? Yashiro followed Ren's gaze and stared. Kyoko was there emitting a strage black aura, looking murderous. What had gotten her so worked up? Suddenly she stopped in her tracks, her whole frame vibrating eerily. Then she stopped, pulling out her phone. Yashiro stared. Ren is calling KYOKO!? ZOMG! So THAT was why he was talking to Sawara-san this morning when he picked me up from LME: to ask for Kyoko's number!
Yashiro turned his gaze to Ren. "Hi… It always takes you so long to answer the phone. Still not used to using your cellphone?" He was chuckling. WHILE TALKING TO KYOKO!! Yashiro looked down towards Kyoko. She looked as shocked as he did. Ren continued, "Also… you count as an artist who has been on TV already. You should not walk the streets with a scary face." He seemed to contemplate something. "No. My bad."
Yashiro turned back to see that Kyoko was looking around frantically for them. "Even if you aren't an artist, a lady should not make such a scary face. Am I right?" Kyoko had found Yashiro and was staring at him, open mouthed. Yashiro smiled and dutifully waved back. You've got to like this girl! She noticed me before Ren!
Yashiro was really puzzled. How did their relationship improve so much when he was gone? When Kyoko stood in front of them, Yashiro greeted her, "Congratulations, Kyoko-san. Your first commercial is out for the world to see. You did an excellent job."
"You looked very cute in the commercial." Yashiro stole a glance at Ren when he said it, but was disappointed there wasn't any change in his facial expression. But he wasn't about to be so easily fooled. After all, Ren was an actor. A good one at that.
"Is that so?" The malice in Kyoko's voice made him turn back to look at her. "Thank you very much." She said it unhappily. Eh?Why's she so angry? The aura around her seemed to grow darker. It seemed that Yashiro had hit a sore spot. "Ah… Let's not talk about such a boring thing right now, Tsuruga…" Boring thing!? That should be a very memorial commercial to her… Yashiro was shocked beyond words.
"Tsuruga. How did tou know my number?" Kyoko asked, abruptly changing the topic.
"That… actually I've been trying to find you, so Sawara-san gave me your number."
Oh ho! What is this? Kyoko did not even look flattered. Confused, she asked, "Find me? Do you need anything?"
"Yes." I want to start a relationship with you right now! At least that was what Yashiro was thinking on Ren's behalf. "But because I've been busy, I have not had a chance to contact you." By this time, Yashiro was hyperventilating. So that's why he wanted to finish so early. But REN! This shouldn't be how you should be confessing to a girl!!! And you shouldn't give excuses for not calling! "Luckily, Sawara-san told me I might see you here today."
Yashiro watched Kyoko for her reaction. Instead of blushing or feeling flattered that Ren went to such lengths to find her, she looked scared out of her wits. "I heard that it is part of Love Me Section's work, but you're not wearing that uniform of yours."
She looked relieved all of a sudden. "That… No… Today's only by chance… I came straight from school to work."
"But, that's good, I wanted to see how you looked in uniform." I've got to hand it to you, Ren. Dropping such subtle hints! Way to go! "This uniform really suits you." Wait, how did his attitude towards her change so much!? From being mean and sarcastic to her, he actually praises her openly now? Plus, he's making me blush!
"That… Thanks." Kyoko bowed and blushed. Woah! The iron woman finally blushes! But how does he say these things and STILL be cool?
"Oh yeah," Ren continued. "The president said that you received full pointes on your entrance exam, is that right?"
"Eh!?" Yashiro burst out. "No way! Really!?" Kyoko nodded awkwardly. "You!" Kyoko didn't seem at all like those people who got full points on their entrance exams; she did act a little silly at times. "Woah, amazing Kyoko!"
"You did very good." Ren said with his ever-smiling face.
"Th… Thank you…" Kyoko let out, somewhat embarrassed. "About this… I think I should be thanking you. Though you may have said those words unconsciously," Kyoko laced her fingers together, "they freed me from all those pressures. I must thank you." She bowed a proper 'rich lady' bow. Yashiro was speechless; apparently Ren was speechless as well. What exactly did Ren say to her? Yashiro glanced at Ren. The expression on Ren's face shocked Yashiro out of his wits. It was such a gentle gaze. This is the first time I've seen Ren give such a gentle look to Kyoko. Ren DEFINITELY is in love with her!
"The one who should be saying thank you should be me."
"Huh?"
"This is also why I came to find you today." OH MY GOD! HE'S GETTING THERE!
"That day, thanks to you, I managed to get there on time." Where's there 'I'm in love with you! Go out with me!' "So I wanted to thank you though it was too bad you switched with Yukihito-san while I was working. You were already gone when I realized it." Yeah and I also realized that I needed you. Where are your lines Ren!!! "That's why it took till today." Ren had Kyoko's Love Me record book in his hand though its still puzzling how he got it in the first place. "Sorry about that."
Hey, hey. Ren, why do I feel like you're blaming me? Kyoko had the same look as Yashiro on her face. "…No problem."
There was a brief moment of silence. Then Kyoko spoke, "I never imagined you'd give me points, Tsuruga. Because I didn't thing I did anything worth thanking for. Look after you when you were sick, cook and protect you attendance is something a manager should do…" She trailed off, looking down at her fingers.
"Eh? Managers don't usually do those kinds of things." Unless they have a special relationship. GOSH REN ARE YOU GUYS TOGETHER ALREADY? AND YOU DIDN'T TELL ME! "Y-you are so modest Kyoko…"
"Eh… What!? Isn't that our job?" She seemed flustered. "Anyways, I am only doing what is given to me to the best of my abilities!" Oh so they aren't together. Yet. But it sounds like it's for self satisfaction!
"Mogami-san." Ren called.
"Yes?" Since when did he call her that!?
"Okay I'm done." He held out the book to her. "Here." Is it me or is Ren not smiling as much?
"Ah… Thank you!" Kyoko accepted the book with two hands.
"You're welcome." Yashiro was still speechless. He peered over to see the points Ren had given Kyoko. Ah… So he isn't confessing… Cheh and I got all excited… Wait! What!? 100 points and then minus 10 points? What's Ren up to?
Kyoko's cheerful expression disappeared though her smile remained. Even the smile seemed forced. "What… is this? This…"
"Need to ask? Doesn't it clearly say 90 points?" The sarcastic bullying Ren has reappeared! It must be from her words just now that hurt his feelings!
"I'm not asking about that! I-it w-was… You clearly stamped 100 points…!!" Why did you deduct 10 points…!?"
"Ohh. Because it was the wrong stamp." You don't expect me to believe that farce do you, Ren? "I didn't realize it wasn't the 90 points stamp. Sorry about that." Ren smiled at her condescendingly.
"FAAAAAKKKEEEE!!! That smile is fake! I bet you suddenly changed your mind!!" Kyoko shook her head vigorously.
"Let's go Yukihito-san." What…? Ren! Don't be so petty! But I guess you're pretty hurt that she took care of you only out of duty.
"That's too much! That's too much! How could you suddenly change your mind?! Don't you feel that you are acting like a kid!? Tsuruga!!" Although Ren seems to enjoy picking fights with her. Sadistic.
"I have already said that it was the wrong stamp. You have a job right? Go already." Woah Ren is really acting childish! He could have just left the hundred there right? 90, 100, what's the difference?
"Don't change the topic! What wasn't satisfactory so that you had to deduct 10 points from me!?" Now he really had her riled up. Is he doing this on purpose?
"Because it was the wrong stamp. Geez!" Woah Ren is getting irritated. This only happens with her.
"You're definitely lying to me!!" Man this is going to go on forever!
Tsuruga Ren ignored nine women who were brave enough to give him their number. Instead he had to ask Sawara-san for Kyoko's number and purposely went to find her just to bully her.
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