My chapters are slowly getting longer. I wish I could write this much for essays and papers, then again their not as interesting. Well I hope you enjoy and as always constructive criticism is appreciated as are reviews.

Thank you Shiroyuki76 for helping me to edit my story. I found other issues as I looked for the problems you told me about.

I've been thinking about editing my one shot "Her Injury" to make it longer and more detailed. A lot of you who read this have read that one too. Should I?

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Chapter six Plans

"Yashiro, when the two get out of their dressing rooms tell them I want to see them back at my office alone." That was what the president had said. But why alone? Why couldn't he listen in on whatever the president was planning? He had also asked for Ren's schedule. He was planning something but Yashiro wouldn't know what it was till tomorrow when he could ask Ren.

When Ren stepped out of his dressing room he noticed his manager and walked over to him. The actor was disappointed in himself for not being able to handle the scene. It felt like Dark Moon all over again. But this time the only way he could get over his slump was if Kyoko could get over hers. Ideally they would find their way through this situation together but that couldn't happen. He would loose his control if left with her alone so long trying to figure out how to act that particular scene out.

"Ren," he hadn't even noticed he was now standing next to Yashiro. "The president wants to see you and Kyoko-chan alone after work." He pouted at the word alone. Ren wasn't sure if he should be glad that Yashiro wouldn't have the details to be able to pick on him or if he should be worried that the president wants to meet with him and Kyoko together and doesn't want anyone else around to listen to the conversation.

"Did he say what about?"

"No," he was still pouting.

Kyoko walked up to them and the first thing she did was bow and apologize. "I'm so sorry I couldn't do that last scene right Tsugura-san. I'll work on it so I can get it right."

"Ms. Mogami I have to work on the scene too. You are not the only one the director is displeased with. Anyways the president wants to meet with us as soon as we are done here."

"What for?" she had that innocent look on her face that made her look so vulnerable and enticing.

"He wouldn't tell me Kyoko-chan but it wouldn't be best to keep him waiting." She couldn't tell what Yashiro-san seemed sad about.

"Well then we should be heading. Yashiro, I'll drop you off first and then we'll head over to L.M.E."

"Why isn't Yashiro-san coming with us?" Kyoko didn't like the sound of being stuck in a car alone with Ren after the disaster on set.

"The president specifically asked to see you two alone." Now she could see what he was pouting about but she wasn't sure why.

"Oh," was her only reply as she looked down.

"Good night Yashiro-san," Kyoko didn't want him to get out of the car. He had kept the situation from becoming awkward. Now there was no buffer between her and her sempai, who did not seem to be in a very good mood.

"Good night Kyoko-chan, Ren, good luck with the president!" He yelled as he walked into his house. Now it was just the two of them. Ren started the car back up and they made their way to L.M.E. Ren was lost in thought about what the president could possibly want with the both of them and Kyoko was having a difficult time dealing with the silence.

"Do you think he'll propose an acting test for me like he did for you as Kastuki?" She blurted it out partly because she was worried about it and partly to have some noise in the car.

"No, he did that specifically for me because he is harder on me than anybody else. He makes sure it doesn't look like he favors me and that I get by on my talent alone." Ren kept his eyes on the road and didn't look at her.

"I don't want to succeed because of the president's influence! I want to become a great actress by my own power, not by his grace. If an acting test will test whether I am ready for this type of role I would rather do that than only keep it because the president pity's me." She had a lot of fire in her voice so Ren dared to sneak a glance over at her. She had her hands balled up into fists and that look on her face that said she was determined no matter what.

"Hmm, that's interesting." His eyes were back on the road and she had no idea he had even looked at her.

She looked up at him with a confused expression on her face, "Why do you say that?"

"Well this proves that you wanting to act has nothing to do with getting revenge on Fuwa Sho. You have said it before and I believed you then but this really shows your determination. I can't help but respect you for having such a goal." He looked over in her direction and showed her a handsome smile. It wasn't his heavenly or lying smile, this one was safe and harmed her in no way. She smiled back and nodded in her agreement.

What's taking those two so long? I know they probably had to drop off Yashiro, but it shouldn't be taking this long. Lory was sitting in his office waiting for his two favorite stars to arrive. He had already set up all the plans and made sure that both of them were free for it, plus it was before their next shoot for The Heist. Maria had agreed to it to, why wouldn't she? The plan dealt with the woman she considered her big sister and with the man she was hopelessly in love with. Hopefully Maria's feelings weren't strong enough to cause problems. Lory was not lost on the tactics his granddaughter took when it came to keeping women away from Ren, it was part of the reason why there was nothing in the tabloids about him. He was really counting on the girl's love for her 'big sis' to allow her to accept Kyoko as Ren's lover.

Of course that would never happen unless Kyoko regained her ability to love. Which was also part of the plan. Unexpectedly the door opened and admitted Ren and Kyoko. He had told his attendant to go home, so there was no one to announce their arrival.

"Good evening President," Kyoko said with a bow. Ren also greeted the older gentlemen.

"Come sit, this is not anything formal and stop looking like I'm going to fire you on the spot Kyoko-chan." In the car she had been fine but the closer they got to his office the more worried she had become. "I wanted to ask you two to do me a favor," he asked them as they sat on the sofa in front of his desk.

"Huh, but I thought you were going to scold me over my acting today! I failed to portray the emotion of love." Well at least the girl is honest.

"Kyoko-chan, you didn't fail to portray love today, your character has not fallen in love yet. I have faith in your ability to get over this part, the real test will be later on in the script which you will not be shooting for a while according to Director Umeda. Besides, you were not the only one who had trouble in that scene, Ren did too." He was staring at both of them making them feel uncomfortable. Earlier in the day Ren had said something similar, maybe they could work on the scene together to get it right?

"So what was the favor you wanted to ask of us?" Ren didn't want to talk about the scene anymore as it was dangerous ground. He didn't want Kyoko to ask why he had trouble with it as it is a fairly simple scene.

"Maria." Both actors stared at him with confused expressions on their faces. "You see, she has seen very little of both of you recently and is feeling neglected. As you should know she loves you both, if in different ways. For a while now she has been begging me to take her out into the country so that she can see nature. She likes to do this every now and then, but I am too busy to do it myself right now and I don't want to send her with just anybody. So I am asking the two of you if you would do this for me. I have made sure both of you are available to do so."

Both Ren and Kyoko were expecting the meeting to be about there performances during the shooting earlier in the day. He had said something about a favor but this was still unexpected. Neither knew what to say.

"Well, I'd appreciate an answer." Lory had trouble preventing himself from laughing looking at their dumbfounded expressions.

"I'm sorry Mr. President I just wasn't expecting you to ask that. But I'd be happy to take Maria-chan out into the country." It figures Kyoko was the first one to speak. Ren looked like he was still trying to collect himself. Upon her response he looked at her briefly then at the president.

"If you're sure my schedule is empty then I would also be glad to take her." Lory had known they would both accept but hearing them say it made him feel better.

"You will work in the morning and then meet Maria for noon here and then be on your way. I believe she already has everything planned out so you don't need to worry about what you'll be doing. Well that is all I wanted, you may go home now." Being dismissed the two stood up and walked out of the room in silence. They stood outside the doorway and didn't move or speak for a couple of minutes.

As sharp as that guy is he has no idea what is in store for him. Perhaps he will later when he has a chance to think on it. Hehehehe. The president could only laugh at their expressions. It was just too bad he wouldn't be there with them. Oh well, he would see the developments when they got back.

Outside the president's door Ren and Kyoko were still standing in shock. "That was really unexpected… and I'm not sure why I'm so surprised, but for some reason I can't help it."

"Yeah," was Ren's only reply as they headed down the stairs to his car. Once there he opened the door for her like a gentlemen and she got in.

As they were pulling out of the parking lot Kyoko could finally speak, "Well, what do you think Tsuruga-san?"

"What do you mean?" He still didn't know what to think.

"Well it is true that it has been awhile since I've seen Maria-chan but do you think she really feels neglected?"

"It's possible, the president was right when he said she was really attached to both of us. It might be good not to have to worry about the acting world for an afternoon." He sneaked a glance at her but she was just starring ahead with no particular expression on her face.

"That's true. Do you think the president might have an ulterior motive." Kyoko felt like there was something the president didn't tell them.

"Ulterior motives?" Ren paled when he realized what the president was planning. He would be alone with Kyoko out in the middle of no where with only Maria-chan as their chaperone. It was more than just babysitting, it was a date disguised as babysitting. Kyoko knew something else was going on but she hadn't figured out the date part yet, and he hoped she wouldn't or she might back out.

"Tsuruga-san? Are you all right?" He snapped out of his thoughts and looked down on her to see a questioning look on her face. The look made him want to kiss her, but he refrained.

"Y-yeah, just thinking. Don't worry too much about that stuff and just get a good night sleep." They had arrived at the Darumiya's restaurant.

"Yes, and you too Tsuruga-san. Good night." With that she got out of the car and walked into the building. "Good night" he whispered after her. Then he slowly drove himself home.

It took me forever to decide what their date should be. I considered so many things but once I came up with the nature one I stuck with that, because it allows for Corn.

–snickers- oh I can't wait to write it