Hello everyone, back again! Alright, so I was thinking about pushing myself to give more...timed chapters? School is so hectic that I don't have time to type up a story every time I get an idea, so maybe I should just keep updating chapters on Fridays and weekends like I've been doing, but it won't always be like that. Sometimes, I'll have time and type something up. Yeah, so Saturdays should be the latest. Please don't give up on me, keep reading and remember to review. I need to know what the readers like and dislike, so I can modify. Please enjoy:)

They had arrived at the daruma-ya and were standing right in front of its door. Kyoko's heart was beating one hundred and one beats per minute, so she took a few deep breathes, then stepped in the store. She had expected to be bombarded by Okami with questions, but she just kept serving the customers, and Taisho just kept on cooking, so she showed the group to a table in the far corner.

"Kyoko-onee, didn't you say that you worked here?" Maria asked, and she nodded. "Then how come they haven't said anything-" she was interrupted when Okami came over to give us our menus.

"Please enjoy your stay here" she said with a smile.

"O-Okami?" The woman blinked at Kyoko, looked at her for a few seconds, shook her head, then walked away. Kyoko jumped from her seat. " Okami!" The women stopped and turned around, eyes wide.

"Kyoko-chan!?" She nodded. "Wha-What happened." Kyoko fidgeted.

"Um...well" she bowed "I am terribly sorry! I completely forgot I had work today! I don't deserve-" Okami put a hand on her back.

"That's alright Kyoko-chan. You've worked so hard, you need a day of rest, but that's not what I'm talking about." Kyoko stood back up straight again with a confused look on her face. Okami took her finger and twirled it around one of Kyoko's curls. " You look so different that I wasn't able to recognize you." Kyoko put a hand over her heart and breathed a sigh of relief.

'So that's why they didn't say anything when I walked in. It's because they didn't recognize me!'

"It's because of Jelly-sama!"

"Jelly-sama?" Kyoko smiled and nodded.

"She's a God"

"A God?" Jelly become flustered by the compliment and stood from her seat. She extended a hand.

"Hello, I'm Jelly Woods, the person that did her makeup and hair." Okami took the hand and shook it.

"You can just call me Okami like Kyoko does, that's my husband over there. By the way, you are quite gifted" she complimented.

"Isn't she?!" Kyoko clapped. Jelly beamed and sat down before she was smiling like an idiot. This time, Lory stood and extended his hand.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Lory Takarada, president of Love me, where we harbor singer,models, but mostly actors, and other entertainers, and this is my granddaughter Maria"

"Nice to meet you" Maria smiled.

"President!?" Kyoko cried, shocked. Both looked at her, surprised by her outburst. Okami turned from surprised to confused, but Lory just smiled. Kyoko looked down, ashamed of her lack of knowledge on the people who took her in for the night.

'Hear that? He's the PRESIDENT! Are you seriously about to pass up a golden opportunity like this?' Grudge asked skeptically. Kyoko bit her bottom lip. She had to admit, this was too good to be true. To want to be a entertainer, and then run right into a president, but she wouldn't allow herself to stoop as low as to use people like a stepping stone...just like Sho had done. Grudge couldn't retort back,so it simply went away.

"And what would such a person want with Kyoko-chan?" Okami asked. Kyoko flinched at the question because she knew what his answer would be. She wanted to sink into the ground and hide. Lory internally chuckled at the gloomy aura surrounding Kyoko.

'Sorry Kyoko,' he thought 'but I'll be getting my answers by will or by force.'

"Well, actually" Lory started. "She was out last night, at a very late time, in front of my building. " There was a loud "thud", and Kyoko turned to see that Taisho was listening in and had took his butcher knife and stabbed it into the table. Kyoko's stomach began to turn inside out. There was no way she would be able to get out of this now.

"Kyoko?" Okami looked at her with a serious look in her eye. "What were you doing out at night?" She put her hands behind her back and made small circles on the floor with her foot.

"Um..."

"What happened with Shoutaru?"

"Shoutaru?" Lory asked.

'Now I'm getting somewhere.' he thought.

"Yes, the boy that Kyoko-chan lives with"

'How old is he?"

"17 just like Kyoko." Lory was shocked by this.

"Um..excuse me?" a customer called. Kyoko jumped at the opportunity to get out of the mud she was stuck in.

"I'll go and serve them!" she said, already making her way to get her apron.

"Oh, no Kyoko you can take a day off today. You have guests, so it's only right to keep them company, I'll get it. Anything they want will be on the house." Kyoko couldn't fight with her reasoning. It was only proper etiquette that when having guest, to make sure they're comfortable. She walked slowly back to her table and slid back in next to Maria.

"There's no need to pay for us ma'am. We would feel just fine paying for our own food." Lory said, but Okami just shook he head and smiled.

"It's to thank you for keeping Kyoko safe. If you didn't help, who knows what could of happened. Thank you." Kyoko folded hands clenched in her lap; she felt guilty for giving so much trouble to everyone. Lory gave a gentleman's bow and sat back in his seat.

"Um...nee-sama?" Maria whispered in her ear.

"Hmm?"

"This morning, you also called me a Shoutaru, is he the same person they're talking about?" Kyoko was trying her very best to not let her temper out. Shou's name was mentioned so many times that her nerves were raw and her smiles were getting more and more fake and forced. She only nodded. Lory, on the other hand, heard every word, even though Maria was whispering. He even noticed how much of Kyoko's features had changed, even if she was still smiling.

'She couldn't possibly mean that Shou. Whoever this Shoutaru is seems to play a big part' he thought. 'Is he her lover? Did they get into a fight or something, and she ran out the house in rage? Where were her parents, and his?' Lory still had lots of questions that he wanted answered, but he had to be patient.

After Okami had served the customer, she came back with our food and sat next to me; Taisho listening quietly from where he was standing.

"So Kyoko-chan, I want you to explain to me why you were out late at night by yourself, and what happened to Shoutaru?" she demanded. Kyoko couldn't look her in the eye.

"W-We had a fight" she said simply.

'Like I thought'

"Was the fight so bad that you ran out of the house?" Kyoko's hands clenched, then unclenched. Her anger was very much near its peak, but she wouldn't allow herself to snap in front of anyone. She made sure her smile was plastered on her face. Lory smiled at how strong willed she was. It was obvious that she was angry,no, furious. He could practically feel the anger burning under the surface, but she wouldn't give in and let that anger lose, only kept smiling...it reminded him of a famous actor he knew, who simply gave shining gentleman smiles when he was angry. His was a little more perfected, but she wasn't too far behind.

"Surely you and him have blown off steam by now and can make up. Fights with you and Shoutaru never last long, actually, it's very rare. If Shou ever did something, you would usually just throw it over your shoulder." Kyoko twitched at that statement.

'She pushing all the right buttons' Grudge was back and was in full glory. Lory cleared his throat.

"Sorry to interrupt, but who is this Shoutaru?"

"Oh, um do you know Shou the pop singer?" Lory's eyes widened. "Well these two are childhood friends."

'Didn't see that coming' he thought.

"They aren't originally from Tokyo, but Kyoto, and Kyoko's been working here ever since they came here."

"And their parents?" He glanced at Kyoko, who was no longer trying to, or no longer able to keep a smile on he face. Her eyes looked utterly empty, like this conversation was sucking the life out of her, leaving her only a empty shell. Maria was looking up at her with a worried expression,softly asking her what was wrong. He was distracted until Okami had answered:

"I'm not sure" This had shocked Lory for the third time, and he wasn't usually the one shocked, he shocked people. His head snapped over at Kyoko for answers, but before he could get to the question he wanted to ask, his phone rang. He grunted and excused himself.

"Hello?" he huffed.

'Hello?Lory? You seem a bit annoyed. Did I interrupt your game?' It was Daniel, a friend, who was an English director he knew, that did perfume commercials. He sighed. "No. What is it that you need?"

'Well, I was wondering if you have someone to spare?'

"For?"

'I need a knew actress for my commercial. You know, the one to with my seven new perfumes?'

"Yes, I know, but don't you already have someone for that job?" Daniel sighed.

'Yeah I did, but I can't cooperate with the person. You know how actresses and actors are when they get a little fame, all snobby like the world belongs to them. I can't deal with those kinds of people, so I fired her.' he said simply.

"Didn't think of the consequences now did you, my brash friend?" He gave a soft, embarrassed laugh.

'No,No I didn't, so I was wondering if you could help me out?' Lory sighed.

"Sorry old friend, but I'm afraid..." Lory stopped and glanced over to the girl with her head hung low. Hitoshi whined.

'Really? Absolutely no one? Or are you trying to pull my leg, and make me owe you a favor later? If you are, fine! I'll do anything, just lend me someone for a week!' Lory thought for a moment.

"No...that's not what I'm doing, but I'll take you up on that offer."

'Really? So you have someone I can use?!' You could hear the tone change from desperate to relieved.

"Yes, but...it's up to her whether she wants to do it or not, so don't get your hopes up yet."

'Thanks! I really do owe you one!', and he hung up. Lory placed his phone back into his camouflaged army pant's pocket. He walked back over to the table with a bright smile on his face.

"Who was that?" Jelly asked him.

"Daniel"

"Why'd he call?" He glanced to Kyoko.

"It seems he needs my help with something, so it seems I have to take my leave." Kyoko immediately perked up.

"Oh, going already?" Okami asked.

"Yes, sadly"

"Then, I want to thank you again for taking care of Kyoko."

"...Um, I was also wondering if I could borrow Kyoko?" The woman's face turned serious, and Kyoko looked shocked.

"For what?" she snapped. Lory made sure to choose his word carefully.

"Like I've said before, I'm a president of an entertainment industry. My friend, Daniel, needs a woman in order to shoot a commercial."

"Why can't he buy one? Or why didn't he do auditions?"

'Smart woman' Lory thought.

"He did, but the actress was a demanding one,so he fired her without thinking, and everyone else are booked." Okami glared up at the man and sighed. She looked at Kyoko, who was still shell shocked.

"Well Kyoko? You are almost an adult, so you should be able to make your own decisions. What do you want to do?"

Kyoko looked at Okami, then Lory, then back again.

'Why are you hesitating for?!'

'I-I'm just shocked'

'This is your chance! You didn't ask them for help, they're asked you, so you're not using them!'

'I know, I know'

'You're not having a change of heart are you?'

'OF COURSE NOT!'

'Good. You have your chance to show that ignorant bastard just what he's missing out on. Make sure and not mess this up. One day, you'll be on top, and then we'll crush him under our heel.'

"Kukukukuku" Everyone withdrew from the girl and her demonic aura. Everyone except Maria, who had a twinkle of respect in her eye. Kyoko's head snapped up, startling the people at the table. She stood from her seat and bowed.

"Please take care of me."

They had arrived at the Daniel's film site, which was a school. They dropped off Jelly at her apartment, and was now walking to a tall man with light brown hair and eyes, who she expected was Daniel, sitting in a high chair. He didn't look as old as she expected.

"He looks young." Kyoko said outloud by accident.

"That's because he's only twenty one and already quite famous, Daniel Prescott" Kyoko was surprised.

'And a famous one at that' Grudge added.

"That really is young, and he's already a director?" Lory chuckled.

"If you're surprised now, you'll be knocked off your feet later. This business is filled with talents and geniuses." Kyoko gulped. She hadn't even gotten into the industry yet, and she already had lots of competition. This was definitely not going to be easy.

"Good morning Daniel" Lory greeted. Daniel jumped from his seat and vigorously shook his hand.

"You're a lifesaver!" Lory chuckled.

"I'll hold you to your promise." he nodded.

"Of course" He finally noticed Kyoko and looked at her; he beamed a smile at her. It was so bright, it threatened to diminish Gudge. "You must be my savior." Kyoko bowed.

"My name's Kyoko Mogami. Nice to meet you." He grabbed her by the shoulders, and pulled her in for a hug.

"No need to be so formal. You're a friend of mine now Kyoko-chan!" Kyoko blushed.

"Now, now, Daniel. It's not very gentleman like to attack a girl like that." Daniel put her down immediately, and scratched his head, embarrassed.

"S-Sorry, I was just so happy that I got carried away"

"No!No! It's fine!" He smiled.

"Hello, nice to see you again Maria"

"Same to you"

"Now before we get anything started, I would like to get a contract." Lory stated.

"OH!Right! Jasmine!" he called.

"Yes?" a woman with a curvy body, green eyes, and blonde hair came over.

"Kyoko, this is my assistant, Jasmine. Jasmine, this will be our replacement actress, Kyoko." Kyoko bowed. Jasmine put a finger on her chin.

"I don't remember ever seeing her in anything."

"True, what have you acted in?" Daniel asked. Jasmine looked at him in dismay.

"You hired her, yet you know nothing about her!?" Daniel rubbed his neck.

"I was desperate, and this is all Lory could give me, so I'm just grateful I have backup."

"Kyoko is no actress as of yet" Lory stated. Jasmine sighed.

"This is what you get for firing without thinking first, that's not what a real professional would do."

"Yes, yes, so I need you to bring a contract over to the dressing room, while I walk them over there."

"Understood", and she walked away.

"I'll lead the way"

Kyoko couldn't believe her ears. She was going to be a actress! She didn't think it would be so soon.

'Looks like you have luck in everything except love' Grudge snickered.

'Heeey!' she whined.

"Are you listening, Kyoko-chan?" Daniel asked. Kyoko snapped back into reality.

"Yes!"

"Good, so it'll take awhile before Jasmine can get the contract, so I'll use this time to explain the setup to you." She nodded. "So you probably know what you'll be acting for." She shook her head. His turned to Lory.

"Sorry, I had no time to."

"Oh, no it's fine, don't worry. I was just surprised." He turned back to her. "So Kyoko, I make commercials for new perfumes, and you will be showing them off, so people will buy them." Nervous knots were finally working its way into her stomach. "This time around, I plan to sell perfumes that match personalities."

"Personalities?" she asked.

"Yes, there will be seven. The first one is called 'Dreamer' " Kyoko listened intently. "This perfume are for girls, like in the name, have a dream. They're innocent teenagers, who dream of their boyfriend and future families." The second, is 'Pleasure' for those who have personalities that want to constantly party and have fun. 'Blithe' are for the joyful ones, who constantly smile. 'Blush' are obviously for shy girls. 'Intellectual' are for girls that are brainy and keep their head in the books. Then 'Sensual'-"

"SENSUAL!" Kyoko screeched. Daniel was stunned for a moment, but regained his posture.

"Yes, for more sexy, outgoing teenagers and women."

"B-But"

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Kyoko looked down at her lap.

"For such a perfume, don't you want a more sexy woman?" Daniel laughed, making Kyoko blush.

"There's no need, you'll do just fine, so don't worry", and he waved it off.

"That's right onee-sama!"Maria chimed in.

"Lastly, 'Ice' for the cold type personalities." Daniel continued. "For the ones who hardly smile, but when they do, they look the most beautiful." Kyoko was beginning to panic. Was she really going to be able to pull this off?

"H-How will I be able to portray these?" she asked. Daniel beamed another smile, and Kyoko had to refrain from blocking her face.

"I was thinking-" He was cut off by Jasmine, who had came through the door. She handed him the contract, and he said thank you. "Why don't you read it for yourself?" He handed her the paper, and Lory and Maria leaned over to see. I carefully read over the guide and became more and more gloomy.

'He expects me to do this? What am I thinking? Of course this is what is expected of me!'

'Don't screw this up.' Grudge reminded.

'I know!' Kyoko looked up at Daniel nervously to meet his reassuring smile.

"Don't worry, I know you're a newbie, so I'll be patient. It might take longer than a week, but I'll figure something out, so rest assured." Kyoko nodded slowly; she felt better, but only a bit. The nerves were still in a tight knot, but some way, some how, she would have to deal with it. She read over the contract.

'Injuries...expectations...money...co-star' Kyoko stopped at the information on the person who would work with her.

"Who's my co-star?" she asked.

"Ah! You probably know him. He's Japan's number one desired man, Ren Tsuruga."