Kanae

Curious about what kind of offer Kyoko had, she found a booth at the café that they had decided on earlier. After ordering drinks for the three of them, she took out her phone and found a message from Kyoko saying she was late. She frowned. The message was simple, direct and faintly apologetic – very unlike her. She made a mental note to ask Kyoko about how she has been acting recently.

KNOCK KNOCK

Startled, she looked up and saw that Chiori had arrived and based on her appearance, she wasn't having a good day. Chiori's smile was tired as she took a seat. With a concerned look, Kanae was about to ask her what was the matter but she was cut off by Chiori.

"Hey, do you have any idea what this is about," Chiori asked?

Noticing the diversion, Kanae answered, "No, but if it's Kyoko," she left off with a little laugh, Chiori joining, the tension easing from her with each laugh. Neither noticed that a disguised Ren and Yashiro had walked through the door and had taken a seat in a booth behind theirs.

Kyoko

Catching sight of her friends, she quickened her pace and called out to them. They turned as one and returned her smile. Reaching the booth she handed each of them a copy of the President's list. "We have a job, Moko-san, Chiori-san. The President has decided that we will be managing LME's unbirthday in three weeks. It will be tough going, but if it's the three of us I'm positive we can do it!" She looked at them expectantly, their smiles frozen and eyes glazed over in shock at her news. Kanae recovered first.

"Kyoko, what do you mean we are planning this? We have work," Kanae stated. Kyoko just smiled wider and countered, "But the President believes in us. Besides, I have been thinking about it and the invitations might be a hassle, but with the use of our agency's resources and connections it should go smoothly. The only real thing I am a bit worried about is the department's performances and ours. I haven't sung in ages." Coughing was quickly smothered in the booth behind theirs. Chiori perked up at the words "performances". "We get to perform and prove to everyone that we are serious about our work! That's wonderful! Just point me in the direction you need me in and say attack! Let's do this thing!" Chiori started to review the list but Kanae was still acting hesitant. Kyoko tried a different tactic, "Moko-san, don't you want to work with me? And what about you? This is your chance to prove to the President the love you have for your family." With her puppy eyes on full force Kanae didn't stand a chance. "Oh alright, let's start this." With a cheer they started making plans.

Ren

As the girls became involved in their planning, Ren slowly removed his hand from Yashiro-san mouth, warning him to keep his voice down and girly fantasies to a limit. After realizing that he couldn't hear any of the details, Ren turned his thoughts away from the horrifying event and back to Kyoko. Something must have happened to make her receptive of love. Maybe it's our acting as the Heel siblings that did it. And the necklace. Why is she wearing it? His mind flashed to that night.

"Only your love for me can bloom in your heart." He stood close behind her, his chest to her back, as his hands caressed her neck, his fingers brushing the chain that held the proof of his love. He looked at their reflection. Her eyes were caught by the red rose and he had this urge to just kiss her and never come up for air. His hand moved up to capture her chin and with a start, she looked into his eyes.

"Only my love. Forever."