I woke up especially frustrated a few days later. I wasn't sure why. I was cranky all through breakfast, and for once, Rin didn't play around in her usual manner. She must have thought that I needed some space. She only talked to me to remind me of the interview I had to do today.

I drove myself to the meeting place, not having the patience to call the driver. I spent the ride thinking about my sudden mood change and wondering what had set me off. I could think of a few jokes Rin would crack at my mood right then, and I got even more ticked off.

I parked the car and got out, slamming the door as I did. I shoved open the door and just about stomped into the plush lounge. Dai sat on a couch, and he looked at me expectantly. "Len, the interview starts in ten minutes. Where have you been?" I growled at him and threw my jacket on the couch, sitting beside him. He raised an eyebrow.

"What's got you so angry, Len?" He asked. I shook my head and ran a hand through my hair. "I just – ugh. I don't know." The door then opened with a soft click, and I glanced to it to see Miku. She was wearing a long gray dress and had her hair down in curly waves, and for once, she seemed to not be wearing any make up.

"I forgot to tell you, Len. Miku asked to join us in the interview. I said yes, I mean, it couldn't hurt any to add a little bit of romance into it, hm? It's always about the fans and the publicity," Ranted Dai. "Len, please try to get your act together. It's very frustrating, and it'll set off the –"

I cut him off with another growl. He put up his hands defensively. "Sorry, sorry. Now get in there." He stood up and ushered Miku and I inside another door, and I tried to put on a happy face.

An hour later I came back out, Miku on my arm. She was laughing and smiling and saying how much fun that was. Dai was right behind us, saying how we did an amazing job and how you could barely tell I was angry. I was frowning, gritting my teeth.

Miku turned to me. "Hey, Lenny – Bear! What are you doing today?" I remembered my plans with Rin to go eat at her Karaoke Bar today, for she had a day off. "Rin and I were just going to meet at the Karaoke Bar and eat together." I admitted. I could see Miku's face turn a light shade of red, and the hand that wasn't holding mine clenched into a fist.

"Could I come along?" She asked in a sickly sweet voice. This made me angrier than I had been before the interview. Why did she have to butt into everything Rin and I did together? We were just friends, for crying out loud!

"I'd rather you not." I said icily. She looked awestruck, and her grip tightened on my arm. "Why?" She asked in a small voice. "It's just Rin and me, Miku. We're just hanging out, and you don't need to get jealous just because I'm spending an hour of my time with someone else, when I almost spend twenty four – seven with you."

Dai put a hand on my shoulder. "Just let her tag along, Len. It'll be more fun with three people." I turned my glare on Dai, shrugging his hand off my shoulder. "Butt out, Dai." I looked back to Miku, to see that she wasn't crying, as I half expected her to. No, she was the picture of fury.

"Len, I'm your girlfriend!" She exclaimed angrily. "I should be with you all the time! You are mine, Len! I should be the one living with you, not that no – talent moocher!" I was just about to get in a word when she continued with, "I'm the right one!"

I was taken aback. I thought over what she said, and for a millisecond, I was convinced that she was. I had been with Miku longer than I had known Rin. Miku was the rational choice.

But I had never been happy with Miku, I realized. Miku had never made me feel satisfactory or complete. There had always been something lacking in our relationship. But since I had met Rin, I had felt happy. Content. It wasn't like having a sister at all. For once I had someone that I could tell anything to and be serious, or be joking and playful with when I needed to. I could be truly happy spending the rest of my life with Rin.

And then, in a shocking moment of truth, I realized that I loved Rin.

I also realized what I had to do right then.

"Miku," I started slowly, "I thought I loved you. I thought I could marry you someday and be happy for the rest of my life. But now I realize I can't. You are nothing more than a selfish woman that I could never be with and be happy at the same time." She dug her nails into my arm, and I winced. "What are you saying?" She hissed.

"I don't want to be with you anymore, Miku." I said. Then I shook my arm out of her hand, went and grabbed my coat, and headed out the door.

I ignored the gathered paparazzi and jumped into my car, starting up the engine, and backing out of the parking space. I exited the parking lot and sped down the road, and a feeling of euphoria crept into me. My hands were shaking, and I was almost jumping in my seat.

Quickly parking in some random alley, I turned off the car and sat there. In my head, I was jumping around and cheering. I felt free. It literally felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders, and that I could fly off into the sunset like a cheesy ending to a movie.

It was a surprise when I seemed to open my eyes and see the sun setting. I quickly gathered my thoughts, thinking that I must have fallen asleep. I vaguely wondered if that was the reason I had been so cranky this morning, and started up the car. I backed out of the alley and drove down the road to my house, barely above the speeding limit. I had to apologize to Rin about missing out at the Karaoke Bar, but I had to tell her that I had broken up with Miku.

I got to the house, noticing that the lights were off. I parked the car and got out, fumbling for the house keys as I reached the door. I unlocked it and went inside, closing the door behind me.

"Rin?" I called. "Rin, are you here?" I received no answer, so I turned on the lights and went upstairs. Rin wasn't there, and I really doubted that she was downstairs. Checking anyway, I searched through the first floor, stopping in the dining room when I was done. I almost missed the tiny white piece of paper on the table. I went over to the table and picked it up, reading it with fear building up inside me.

Len,

Miku called. She said she wanted to hang out with me. She told me to meet at the theater downtown. I have my cell phone on, so call if you want to join!

-Rin

Sorry if this chapter seems a little rushed. I was very excited to get it out! What do you think will happen next? I hope you enjoyed this installment of The Right One as much as I did.

-Synpholia