OVERSEAS MIRACLES
Chapter 38
Gossip Fuss
The president of LME, dressed like a circus clown can't help himself hiding his amusement in front of Sebastian. Well, Sebastian, who is currently dressed like a flying trapeze performer is not surprise of this little habit of his master but right now, he just wonder what really made the old man in front of him too excited and giddy. It's not that there is some sort of love triangle around the corner nowadays.
"President, if you excuse me. Can I ask a question? I hope you won't mind." Sebastian asked.
"Eh? Sure. What is it?" The president smiled welcomingly while playing with his funny red round nose.
"I just want to know what's making you so happy about since this morning." He said.
"Oh, this face!" The smiled even brighter as he pointed his red, blue, green and yellow painted face. He grabbed the remote control beside him and turned on the television then he searched for the folder where his recent recordings are found.
"I'm sure you'll understand me after you see this." He opened the file and the show began.
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" EH? Natsu-sama.. no, I mean Kyoko-chan is already taken?" the female host gasped in shock and o as the audience.
"Well, probably but you can really say that they are going out just by judging these pictures, right." The second female snickered as the video that they had gotten from Hollywood plays along.
"Well, anyone can get that kind of impression at first. Gosh and that handsome young man is France Bracken! He's very famous in America but not quite here in Japan…. Kyaaaa! Kyoko-chan is so lucky to have him! I can say that they look good together! Awww… young couples nowadays." The first female hostess held her hands together dreamily.
"According to our source, they had an interview two days ago but it focused mostly about their new movie together entitled 'Innocent Rose'. Yeah, we should see this since Kyoko-chan is in and I heard that the movie will be released here in Japan after a month of their premier in Hollywood."
On the screen, a young man introduced as the director of 'Innocent Rose is currently speaking.
"Miss Kyoko is a very excellent student in my class, Theatre Arts. She is too full of surprises in terms of twisting her roles. In this movie, I believe that she is the best choice since the character's background has to be half Japanese and American." Mr. Jacob spoke proudly then he stared at the girl he had just praised. On the other hand, France smiled majestically at her, making her squirm coyly on her seat with her face blushing innocently.
After that scene, the female host spoke.
" Yeah, that's really true. We always got amazed with her roles even in portraying her villainous roles, right? She's a very clever and smart student indeed. Well, she's not an international student of Golden Gates Academy for nothing, right? In relation about the rumors, Bracken-kun and Kyoko-chan had denied it and claimed that they are just close friends and classmates."
"What? They're kidding, right? With those pictures right now? I don't think so. That guy is too obvious that he likes her. I mean, they seem to get along so well. Not to mention that intimate-looking picture." The other female spoke naughtily, referring to the photo where France is holding her from behind while grinning mischievously.
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"Wahahahahahahaha!" the president once again boomed in such euphoric laughter. A while ago, he was sitting on his colorful gigantic ball and now he fell from it, not minding the pain as he can't stop himself banging on the floor with his tears on his eyes.
'You're hopeless Ren. Not to mention, it's your dear cousin who is hitting boldly on your cute sweetheart.' He laughed more and more.
'Okay… knowing him I am sure that he is thinking about Tsuruga-kun's reaction if ever he had the chance to see this.' Sebastian told himself as he imagined the possible reactions that the young actor will have after seeing his long distance being 'snatched' by an American guy.
All of a sudden, someone barged in without notice.
"President!" a man, about in his mid twenties intruded their office. He is panting with his hands on his knees as he tried to regain his normal breathing. President Lory and Sebastian narrowed their eyes at him in irritation for doing such a disrespectful act. When the man stood up and wiped his forehead, all their anger at him was swiftly washed away.
"Yashiro-kun?" The president's eyes widened in disbelief while Sebastian kept a cool face.
"President!" He wailed loudly.
"But I thought you were busy with your business! Since when did you come back here in Japan?" The president exclaimed in question.
"I finished earlier than expected and came back 2 days ago. Wait, later about me! President! Kyoko-chan is…" The bespectacled man panicked.
"Relax, Yashiro-kun. There's not a single thing to worry." The president said calmly with a shining smile as he approached him to pat his back for comfort.
"But Ren will…" Yashiro stammered. Before he could complete his sentence, the president burst out in to a huge laughter, making Yashiro too confused at his employer's weird demeanor.
"Hohohoh… Like what I said, Yashiro-kun. Relax. This is normal to have gossips about celebrities, right? It will die down soon. It's not something that Kyoko-kun is in a relationship with France Bracken. And besides, it's not something that the news about them gave a negative impact. And I have a poster of their movie!" The president spoke happily as he presented a large poster of 'Innocent Rose'. The picture shows a couple sitting down intimately on a hill of roses. A dark rebellious young man, holding a rose between his teeth with a sly grin as he placed his left hand on the waist and the other one holding the dainty hand of the Japanese girl clad in her flowery Kimono. The girl is found in a rather compromising position between the legs of the male while her beautiful face shows some glint of cute flushes.
"Waaah! But what if Ren sees it…" His sentence was disturbed again when another person entered the room.
"What is it that I should see?" Ren asked as he walked through the large door since it is widely opened with Shouko Aki following him.
Yashiro instantly cringed as he familiarized the voice approaching him from behind. With his instincts, he instantly grabbed the poster from the president then he hurriedly rolled it before he could face Ren.
Silence then instantly engulfed the room for a second.
"Yashiro-san? You're here? I thought you will be back next week." Ren was surprised to see him unexpectedly.
"Yaah… Ren. It's been a while. Nah, I finished earlier than expected." He scratched his head.
"Goon afternoon, President." Ren greeted with a bow.
"Oh, Ren. What do I owe with this sudden visit?" The president asked innocently. "Uhm, Sebastian-kun, please prepare some tea for us. Yashiro-kun, please remain for a moment.
"I'm sorry for walking in to your office without your permission, sir. But the door was widely opened so we just entered. By the way, I just want to confirm to that I had already prepared my papers for my trip and if it is okay with you, can I ask for the copy of the novel of my newest offer the one Director Psalm gave you?" He said.
"Oh. 'Cold Vengeance', huh?" The president muttered as walked to his large table to retrieve the novel inside his drawer. "Here" He handled the slightly thick novel to Ren.
"Thank you, president." He bowed gratefully.
"No problem, Ren."
" By the way, Yashiro-san. About what I just heard earlier as I entered here, what were you talking about that I should not? Hmm?" Ren asked suspiciously as he turned his gaze to his 'run away' manager with his eye-blinding smile.
"Eh? What are you talking about, Ren? You might have heard me wrong. I was actually referring to uhm, Renji! Yeah… Well, my friend?" The young man stumbled with his words. This little behavior of his is had already convinced Ren that Yashiro Yukihito is hiding something from him.
Ren walked slowly to his shaking former manager. "Is that so? Well, I think you are hiding something behind you. If you don't mind, may I see?" Once he is face to face with him, he waved the rolled thick paper in front of him.
"Eeeekkk!" Yashiro screamed terrifyingly at the thing in front of him. He had been pondering how Ren got it from his hands.
"Let's see." Ren grinned teasingly as he unrolled the paper.
"Ren! You will regret it once you open that thing!" Yashiro warned menacingly.
"Oh? What are you talking about, Yashiro-san? So this is what you have been hiding from me. Now I'm getting even more curious. Well, nothing will come out of the picture, right?" Ren said innocently as he continued unrolling it. First, he saw something like a ground full of roses and then followed by a young lady with a long black silky hair, wearing a beautiful Kimono together a young man clad in gothic fashion.
"Hmm… Innocent Rose. Sounds interesting. The picture is quite an eye-catcher. Take a look of this, Shouko-san" Ren spoke as he showed the picture to his tentative manager.
"Yeah. That's true. This movie even aims to grab the international movie of the year award. And I am too excited to see that! I will never miss it for the world." The President yelled happily, jumping around like a kid in every corner of his office.
"That sounds like a good idea. If this is the case, why are you so desperate to hide this from me, Yashiro-san?" Ren asked naively.
"Eh? You don't recognize that girl? Have you even read the name of the leads?" After that, Yashiro regretted asking those questions directly to his charge. 'This mouth of mine! He wouldn't have noticed if I shouldn't have asked.' Yashiro cursed internally.
"France Bracken and Kyoko Mogami. Eh? Kyoko-chan?" Shouko gasped.
For the second time, Ren looked back at the picture and then he finally recognized the most beautiful golden eyes he had ever known. His veins began to tighten as he shifted his gaze to the young male lead. Now the sleeping volcano within him exploded violently.
"Good for her. I bet she is really doing her best to reach her goals. I'll congratulate her if I find the time. Well, everybody, I have to leave for my next appointment. Yashiro-san, can we meet later tonight? Just contact Shouko-san for an arrangement whenever you're available. See yah. President, I have to go." Ren said and walked away.
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Yohooo, guys!
So this is it.
Kyaaaa! Skip Beat 199! Well, I guess you what happened, right? The locks are all out. What comes next to our dear heroine? :D
I guess I'm nearing my way of uniting our lovebirds! Maybe one chapter to go and that's it. I just hope that I can update as soon as possible
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