Author's Note: Hi guys, sorry about the delay in posting this chapter. Are you as excited as I am to read chapter 204? I still don't know enough Japanese to read the raws, but I'm going to at least look at the pictures until they get translated to English. (Do any of you do this?) I had planned to finish this story before the next chapter was released but I don't think I can do it! There are probably two chapters left... Maybe it'll be done before the scanlations come out... Anyway, thanks everyone for the support! Hopefully this will tide you over until Nakamura-sensei's version of what really happened on White Day.

Chapter 6: Trailer

"Tokyo Disneyland?"

Tsuruga-san's guess pulled the teen's attention back to their conversation.

"That's right," Kyoko said uneasily.

What would she do now? What if Cain Heel comes to see her while she's Setsuka but not Setsuka?

"But, knowing you, this place would probably be a headache," she said in a deceivingly bored tone. Her mind worked frantically to come up with reasons for him to stay away.

"The kids here are obnoxious, always screaming."

At that very moment, however, Miss Woods parked the RV right next to the gates and honked the horn. The ticket booth attendant motioned for her to move her vehicle. She ignored him.

"Ren, what's it going to be?" the Muse demanded, purposefully turning her entire body to talk to him so that she couldn't see the attendant. At the moment the man was flailing his arms as he tried to get her leave the no parking zone.

"Is she coming in or are you going out?"

Ren hesitated.

"…Niisan?" Kyoko inquired into the silence on the other end.

"Move your vehicle!" came the muffled shouts of the attendant through the closed windows of the motor-home.

Tsuruga-san considered stepping out of the RV, if only to dispel the commotion that was building outside. However, since Mogami-san had just finished filming [Box "R"], she should still be in full Natsu costume and make-up. And if she wasn't, even if she was not in any character at all, Cain Heel had no business talking to Mogami Kyoko. It wouldn't make any sense for either of them. Plus, he didn't want to give the budding actress a bad reputation in regards to men, considering that just a few hours ago she was seen leaving a love hotel with Fuwa Sho. No, it wouldn't do.

"Setsu, I'm here. Come outside," he said, nodding to Miss Woods. "The RV is parked next to the main gates."

Looking out the window, he noticed that security officers were making their way over to the overly-excited attendant. People were starting to gather near the gates to see what all the fuss was about.

"You can't miss it."

Hanging up the phone, Ren turned to the President.

"I need you to leave. I don't care where you go. Just stay out of Mogami-san's sight."

As Lory opened his mouth to protest, Ren stopped him. There wasn't time for an argument.

Seeing that it was already too late to force him out of the RV without Mogami-san noticing, Ren relented in his demands.

"Okay, stay if that's what you want. Just… hide somewhere."

Still, the President didn't move. Clearly he wanted to be a part of their "White Day Moment". It was going to take a more persuasive argument to convince the self-proclaimed "love guru" to stay out.

But – he had to think of something. With the President around, he and Mogami-san would not be able to truly become the Heel siblings. They needed to be alone (or at least have the illusion of being alone) so that Kyoko would feel comfortable enough to discuss what happened between her and Sho.

Acting as Cain Heel, he was able to say and do things that he never could as Tsuruga Ren. Some aspects of the character, such as the tenderness Cain held toward his "sister", had been created to fulfill his own desires. He figured it was the same for Mogami-san when she became Setsuka. These characters had become their private role-playing game in which they were completely free. No matter how far out of their comfort zone they went, everything could be explained away, under the guise of "acting". As contradictory as it was, the role he now played – Tsuruga Ren – was less like his true self than this violent criminal persona. But he wouldn't dwell on that now.

All that mattered was that this moment not be ruined by their nosy boss. And the only explanation that he knew would satisfy the President was the truth.

Ren took a deep breath to gather his courage. Some things always sounded worse when said aloud and he figured this was going to be one of them.

"I know you noticed how Mogami-san was acting around me this morning."

On the outside, Lory nodded and motioned for him to continue his explanation without worry of interruption. Inwardly, he puzzled over how much Ren really knew. The reason she'd been so awkward during the morning's meeting was because she thought he was going to reveal to Ren that she loved him. Maybe he was already aware of her feelings?

The president worried that he was losing his touch.

"Something happened between us while we were in character as the Heel siblings and it made her uncomfortable…"Ren forced himself past the embarrassment of admitting that fact and pressed on. "However, I think the incident with Fuwa Sho has pushed [that memory] out of her mind for the time being. But, if she sees you here, her thoughts will immediately return to this morning's meeting and the turmoil she felt at that time."

Oh, if you only knew, Tsuruga-san.

"So I need you to stay out of this. Do not interfere. Are we clear?"

"I won't bother the two of you," Lory promised. "On one condition."

Of course, Ren winced. There was always a catch with this guy.

A quick glance out the window told Ren that Kyoko was rapidly approaching the RV. She'd open the door any second now.

"Whatever, fine," he responded hastily. "What condition?"

"That you admit to me that this is a date."

Of all the stupid things…

"Why does that matter so much to you?"

"First, the only reason Mogami-chan was acting as Setsuka Heel was because she was assigned the role through her Love ME duties. It is a JOB, Ren. And I am her boss. Secondly, our meeting this morning put an official hiatus on the role of Setsuka Heel until Mogami-chan is done exams. Thirdly, and most importantly –"

"Ok, ok I get it!" Ren practically yelled at the president. "It's a date, a date between Mogami-san and myself and it has absolutely nothing to do with the movie Tragic Marker, or LME, and most certainly has nothing to do with you. So please," Now he shoved the man into the bathroom. "Stay out of it!"

Kyoko knocked on the outer door. Ren gave the President serious eye contact as he slowly shut the door to the bathroom. He heard it lock from the inside. Then he walked over to let Mogami-san into the RV.

"Is it okay to come in?" she asked, peeking inside.

"It's alright, Mogami-san. Please come in."

Entering the trailer, Kyoko noticed that Tsuruga-san was already dressed as Cain Heel. Jerry Woods waved at her from the driver's seat, and gave the universal sign for "I'm going to have a smoke".

And then they were alone.

Well "alone" as far as Kyoko knew.

Kyoko couldn't bear the tension, so she just blurted out how sorry she was for having caused a disturbance at work.

"It was completely unprofessional. I've acted in a way that was unbefitting a member of LME!"

"It's alright, Mogami-san," Ren soothed. "I trust that you resolved everything after we spoke, right?"

Kyoko bit her lip. Whether or not he'd heard anything, she felt that she should tell him about the incident with Sho in detail. She didn't want to risk losing his trust again by withholding information. Getting it out in the open was the smart choice. It was logical and responsible and all of those other important qualities that an adult should have.

But her lips didn't want to form the words.

"Well…" was all she could get out.

"Mogami-san, is there something else you want to tell me?" Ren asked as lightly as possible. His eyes pleaded her to confess.

The corner of her mouth twitched.

Since he already knew about Sho and the love hotel, Ren was able to read the conflict in her expression easily. She was scared of disappointing him and terrified of [the death god] Kuon's anger. Experience warned her that keeping secrets would hurt their relationship. Her conscience begged her to tell him. Shame and embarrassment held her tongue. Watching her emotions wage war on her face, he felt his resolve crumble. His own heart felt constricted by the cage in which she'd trapped herself.

"Mogami-san," he whispered moving forward to hold her.

Kyoko flinched. Ren stopped, his hands held in the air midway to touching her shoulders.

"Tsuruga-san, I – I did something," Kyoko stammered, fighting the trembling of her hands by clutching them together. "Well, not "did" – though technically I guess following him was definitely "doing" something – but not in the way young people use the word…" Kyoko mumbled to herself. "The point is I…"

Her breath hitched. I will not cry. I will not cry. I will not…

Ren lifted her chin up so that their eyes met.

"Mogami-san, no matter what you did, know that I won't get angry. I won't yell and I definitely won't hurt you. I promise."

"But…" Kyoko's voice became very small and timid. "I don't want to disappoint you."

"Whatever happened is already done, isn't it? What is left to be afraid of?"

"…if you never talk to me again… I couldn't…"

"Mogami-san, that would never happen."

He was right. She'd marveled first-hand at Tsuruga Ren's maturity. She knew that if she apologized with sincerity he wouldn't hold a grudge.

She steeled herself. It was just like ripping off a bandage. She just needed to get it over with.

"It was Sho. I'm sorry, Tsuruga-san, but he was the reason I went missing from filming today."

Kyoko braced herself for his response.

"I heard," he said calmly. "It was on the news."

Kyoko gaped at him. Literally, her mouth opened and closed like a guppy in a fishbowl. She felt about as clueless.

"And you're not mad?"

Ren's gaze drifted away lazily and he scratched the back of his head in a very Cain-like manner.

"Should I be?"

He was giving her an out. If they used their characters, this uncomfortable conversation would become relaxed, easy. However, it seemed to Kyoko like they were running away from the issue. It was a farce. Is this how they would deal with any serious situation in the future?

But what could she do? Demand that Tsuruga-san answer her question seriously? Since she'd planned to keep her feelings for him buried deep within her heart, forcing him to discuss what she'd done with Sho would be the opposite of progress. Surely he'd ask her how she felt towards that stuck-up pop idol. In fact, he'd demand to know why she was so blind when it came to him.

And that... well, she was aware that she trusted him too much, but she'd always chalked it down to their history together as friends. But now, after that kiss... wasn't there something else?

Kyoko physically shook her head, to clear those confusing thoughts. Right now, she needed to get through this moment with Tsuruga-san. Setsu would do nicely, she decided after all.

"We were in a Love Hotel, you know," she teased, Setsu coming out in her smile and the way she raised an eyebrow.

Ren sighed heavily.

"I know."

"You're not… jealous?" Setsu tilted her head inquisitively.

Cain gave his sister a hard stare. Just when Kyoko was about to apologize for her boldness, Cain mussed her hair playfully.

"Baka," he admonished, a small smirk softening his face. "Get dressed already. I'll go find Miss Woods to do your make-up."

Ren exited the trailer and heaved another heavy sigh. This one was of relief. He thanked the gods for the Heel siblings. Then he went to find Miss Woods, who was still arguing with the parking attendant.

When her transformation to Setsuka was complete, Ren re-entered the trailer.

"So where is it?" she demanded.

"Where's what?"

"My gift."

Setsu sat on the couch, crossing her arms and pouting.

"You said you had a present for me. Don't tell me that was just a ploy to get me to visit."

Cain crouched in front of her, resting his arms on her knees.

"My present to you is not something that can be wrapped up."

"Oh, are we playing another guessing game?"

"No," Ren chuckled. "I really appreciated the wine jelly you prepared for me for Valentine's day."

Switching to his own feelings without any warning was jarring to Kyoko. She found herself trying to remember every word of the conversation, re-evaluating both of their responses in case there was some hidden meaning she'd missed. While she was puzzling over this, Ren continued.

"I wanted to get you something as thoughtful in return, but there wasn't any time."

"Tsu-Tsuruga-san you didn't - didn't need to..." she stuttered.

Ren quieted her with a finger on her lips. Her face reddened considerably.

"I know how much you love fairy tales, so I thought that spending time together in Disneyland would be an appropriate return gift. What do you think?"

"Disney…land… ?" she muttered, looking over her shoulder to the lights of the amusement park beyond the window.

Together?!

A date? Did that make this a date?

"If that's alright with you, of course," Ren leaned back on his heels. "Of course, with the media around, we wouldn't be able to walk around freely without being photographed. But if we go as the Heel siblings we might not be bothered."

"So…" Kyoko considered her options. Though it might be a date with Tsuruga-san, she'd be Setsu and he'd be Cain.

In that scenario would she be able to relax?

Yes. Deep down, she wanted this. A date. I can pretend. I can act this out.

"Niisan is taking me on a date!" Setsu asked excitedly.

Ren nearly choked. Having her say it out loud made it real. Especially when she said it so enthusiastically.

"That's right."

"Well then, let's go~!"

As the door to the trailer closed behind them, the President practically fell out of the bathroom.

What the hell was that?!

He couldn't believe his ears.

"They grow up so fast, don't they?" mused Miss Woods. "Our little Ren, out on a date."

But it wasn't Ren that had surprised him. Somehow, at some point in the day, Kyoko's attitude towards love - and specifically towards Ren - had changed.