CH 9- Hi guys sorry for the delay please note this chapter is not new (15/01/14) it was previously ch8, but I have spent my time rewriting a few chapters to get the characters to the state I need to continue the story.

Please go back and re-read chapters from ch 5; original chapters have been removed but may be re-added once completed; it's be nice to know if you liked the new or the old one better as I was regretting rewriting the chapter because of many mind blocks, but refused to stop since I already rewrote so much.

Please continue to enjoy the story, despite my slow updates. Thank You; Love Reika ^_^

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"So they want me to participate in that too," Senri spoke as he turned to Kyoko. "Um is something the matter Kyoko-chan?" Senri asked her causing her to squeak in surprise as he caught her staring at him again. They were sharing a taxi to LME, since Senri was at the restaurant helping out that morning they decided to go together.

"Ah um," she stuttered briefly and looked down into her lap with embarrassment; she had blanked out while sneaking another glance of him during the taxi ride admiring close up at his new hair style. "Sorry, you really look different with your new hairstyle, even a little Eurasian," she spoke quietly making him smile at the compliment.

It had been a surprise to her and everyone the previous week when Senri announced that he had been scouted into LME and was by luck had some modelling jobs. He thanked everyone saying that the a must be lucky and Kyoko for making him change that rainy day.

"Senri's new hairstyle is really good on him, isn't it Kyoko-chan, its neater and makes him look even taller," she recalled the Okami's words that morning.

"Yeah I think so too, I didn't really want to colour my hair but they really knew what they were doing," he smiled as he pulled some of his strawberry blonde hair, "this is the first time I've had it coloured, its more extreme than I thought I would ever go," he chuckled lightly as Kyoko giggled along and told him that Taisho reacted the same way to her when she dyed her hair a year ago.

The conversation continued between the teen until they reached LME, and the two entered the building together still happily immersed in a conversation.

"You'll be fine so don't worry too much, if you feel uncomfortable say something, they should care about how you feel," Senri consulted before he turned his gaze away with hazing eyes.

'It'll be like we had originally planned before...' the words echoed in his mind as he clenched his hand. I should have said something back then... and the time before that... he continue to think back to the shock he experienced back home; the paths he took, blocked and twisted along the way.

"But I can't just ask them to change for me!" Kyoko whined at him drawing his attention back; he smiled at how silly she was being.

"Kyoko-chan they asked for you not the other way around, I'm not telling you to change small thing but if you feel it's a little extreme otherwise they might take advantage of your thoughtfulness," Senri exasped as Kyoko looked at him as she took his words in. "You can't tell me anything about your work?" he asked, only for her face to burn slightly.

"Ah why did I eat so much for breakfast," Kyoko mumbled to herself as she flicked her eyes at Senri. "Mmm why did you give me more of your mackerel boiled in miso," she mumbled out as Senri blinked in surprise at her and smiled at how adorably silly she was being. She must be worried about her costume, he guessed to himself, blaming me for being nice to her..

"The mackerel was your favourite, and you're not going to get fat from eating that so don't worry," he smiled reassurringly to her as he petted the top of her head. "I'm going to head to the office now," he informed her as he pointed the way he was going, "I guess I'll see you next time then, oh and good luck."

"Ah yes, thank you bye then," Kyoko replied as she waved bye to him as he walked away. Senri said he was picking up some forms today and then going for a fitting and then a shoot today... its amazing how busy he is already, he must be really lucky... wait, the office is the other way; Kyoko realised and followed Senri in quick pace.

"Senri-kun," she called out, but he didn't hear her as he was focused on his phone as he walked. Kyoko quickened her pace to close the distance and reached out to grab his shoulder only to miss and crash into him as he suddenly stopped and turned back around. Kyoko let out a squeak as Senri caught her and hugged her close to him in surprise.

"Eh Kyoko-chan where did you appear from?" he asked confusedly as he looked down at her. He had realised he was going the wrong way and turned around only to find someone crash into him, that someone none other than Kyoko. He smiled down at her as he loosened his hold on her for her to step back a bit, but still holding onto her arms cautiously; they did collide into each other fairly hard. "You keep running into me, what's up?"

"Um you were going the wrong," Kyoko explained as she looked up at him, slightly embarassed for crashing into him again.

"Ah yes I just realised that," he smiled gratefully as he guided her with him in the correct direction, "thank you for looking out for me Kyoko-chan," he whispered with his heart as he pondered about the magic this strange yet wonderful girl he had gotten to know, who had given him a new path to walk.

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"Ah Nii-san is something the matter?" Setsu asked as she looked up to the man beside her on the elevator, with an aura darker that usual.

"Why would there be?" he asked bluntly as they reached their floor and roughly steered her towards their room.

"You seem bothered by something," she informed him hastily; Yashiro was right, something seems off with him today; she recalled the call she received before her mission. "Did Murasame say or do something annoying again?" she tried to think if something odd happened during filming today.

"That idiots always on my nerves, can't I get one day where he doesn't annoy us off camera," he chided as he brought a hand to his forehead before eyeing her suspiciously, "tch why did you hit him today, by the vending machines?" he asked as they entered their room, setting their food on the table.

"As you said, he was annoying," she smirked gorgeously at him as she went to get some plates and drinks.

Cain chuckled at her similar response, "he better not be an idiot when you start filming," he replied as his words dawned on him, "I'll throw him off a building otherwise."

Setsu giggled at his joke, "that's be interesting," she replied as she returned to find him leaning against the table cradling his head.

"Cain are you okay?" she spoke as she stepped next to him, dropping the items on the table and stroked his back.

"Yeah I'm fine, just tired," he mumbled as he turned to the look at her reassuringly, before turning to see the beer and reaching for it. Setsu slammed her hand on top of the beer to keep it in place.

"And..." she drawed out not accepting that he was just tired; they eyed each other competitively and he was the first to break contact with a sigh.

"My hands hurt, my arms hurt, my legs are sore, my knees hurt, my feet hurt, my eyes hurt, my mouth hurts that I don't think I can chew" he rambled on in an annoying tone that ticked her off.

"Don't be an idiot," she shouted as she slapped his back, causing him to wince slightly; she waited for him to respond again but he kept silent and just looked at her tiredly. "Could you be... are you getting sick?" she asked curiously causing him to snicker at her, "what?"

He looked up at her mischievously, "as I recall you were the one sick last time, and weren't you cute and needy," he joked causing her to blush and turn away.

"You were the one who was sick first and was a baby denying it til it was too late," she pouted in her rebutle.

"NG," Ren spoke as she turned to him surprised, "Setsu was first," he smirked at her, letting her know that they were in character at the moment.

Annoying Kyoko thought to herself, only to have him give her a knowing glance. She urked to herself as his eyes lids grew heavier and a familiar smirk crossed his lips.

"Why don't you check," he spoke huskily as he got up and advanced closer to her.

"Wha-what?" Kyoko slipped as she flustered at the sudden closeness, knocking the beer can over as she leaned back on the table as his face inched closer to her; wah wah WAHHH E-emperor of the Night! She couldn't help but close her eyes until he touched her.

Eh? she felt their foreheads touch and shyly opened her eyes. Rens eyes were closed and she could feel his warm breath on her face.

So close... Kyoko panicked inwardly and she felt tingles running through her body.

"Hmm you seem fine," he whispered as he opened his eyes and stared into hers; his words making her realise what he was doing.

"Silly," she pushed him back and placed a hand on his forehead instead, "you're the one I think is sick and you can do it this way," she pouted with a tinged face.

"But my way I can check if you're sick as well," he replied as he pulled her hand gently away, "I want to make sure you're healthy too," he emitted his puppy eyes at her, making her unable to think straight.

"Ah um thank you," she replied as he smiled at her and moved away from her, she wasn't sure if her response fitted, he didn't show anything to her but she felt that something was still amiss.

"Shall we eat," he smiled at her, more like Ren rather than Cain. Setsu nodded as she watched him open and divide the food, until they were quietly eating.

She looked up from her food to him as he continued eating, it took him a several bites later til he noticed her staring at him.

"You sure there's nothing the matter?" she asked, with a hint of pleading in her tone letting him know that she was there if he needed someone to talk to.

He strained a smile to her, "everything alright," he whispered as he returned to his food, until they were both finished and she went to clear the dishes. He watched as she moved away into the kitchen and let out a silent sigh as he leaned back into his chair.

Whats wrong with me? he asked himself as he recalled earlier that day.

Earlier that morning- LME level 3

Let see, interview then a photo shoot, lunch maybe and then another photo shoot and then Heels; he contemplated to himself as he leaned against the railing as he waited for Yashiro to find him.

"Senri-kun," he heard a familiar voice calling from the lower floors as he looked down to the lobby; his heart momentarily froze when he saw Kyoko in the embrace of another young man, her face blushing. He instinctively gripped the railing as he watched the pair exchange unheard words and left together, the familiar man smiling gratefully to Kyoko as they exited his sight.

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That guy, Senri-kun... he was the one I bumped into a few days ago when I was visiting the Boss. He recalled helping him pick up the sheets he dropped, one being an audition form. He's trying to get into LME... what's his intention? and Senri... that's a first name right? He thought jealously since it took him so long to get to first name basis with Kyoko; she's beginning to attract male attention, but I feel she's still numb to love.

He had been testing Kyoko to see if she as Setsu was comfortable with his any advances,, everything had been within his prediction though a bit sad on his side as it meant she was still numb to him.

"Nii-san," Setsu called out as she watched him suspiciously as he turned his attention to her, "did you want to take a shower first or can I?"

"Sure, do what ever," he said as he leaned his head back and stared at the ceiling. She continued to suspect something but let it go for the meantime.

"Okay," she spoke as she grabbed her change of clothes and towel, before stopping next to him; he turned his attention her. "No smoking while I'm away," she warned as he sighed acceptingly. She smiled at him as she reached a hand out and caressed his cheek, stunning him at the surprise; a warmth fluttered through his chest til here hand caressed down to his chin then back around to his hair, ruffled his head and caressed his cheeks again, causing he to sit upright in confusion. She smiled at him warmily, "everything will be alright;" she comforted him, before going to the bathroom.

Seriously this girl... how can she tell whenever somethings bothering me? he asked himself as he placed a hand over his rapidly beating heart, geez gotta occupy myself he thought to himself as he picked up a magazine, so he wouldn't be tempted to think of what was happening behind the bathroom doors that may lead to him doing something illegal. She's right though, I'm probably over thinking too much, she is still the number 1 Love Me member, things can't have changed that much recently... He flicked through the magazine calmly but paused to flick a few pages back as his eyes widened.

"What is this?" he whispered harshly to himself; he was auditioning right? He thought with confusion as he looked at the half page spread, before turning to the bathroom to the sound of water running. What the hell is happening?! he cried in his mind as he looked at the mystery model he knew only as Senri.

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A/N: So maybe Ren will move things along quicker now that there's a threat. Story is still going kinda slow so I might do a time jump/summary so I don't need many relation building chapters, but I will see how it turns out; Senri's background will be included later on the story as well for those curious.

Thanks for reading guys; feel free to review changed chapter in this one if you previously reviewed ^_^ love Reika

NB: I'm on holiday again, Taiwan this time :) I'll resume writing in March, but I'll keep writing in my mind to speed things along.