Chapter Five: The Past

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Kyoko finally realizes she should probably show some manners.

"Do you want something to drink, Tsuruga?"

"No...I am quite fine."

"...Okay....Should I start with my past or should you start with yours?"

"It doesn't matter to me...I can start if you want me to..."

"...Okay..."

"Well, I guess I will start at the very beginning...My name is Kuon Hizuri. My mother and father are really successful in life. My mother is an artist and my father, well you know, is an actor. I grew up in Tokyo, however one year my family took a vacation at Kyoto when I was ten years old. We stayed at our villa. My parents and I had been arguing prior to then about my future. I wanted to be an actor; however, my parents thought I should have became a doctor, instead. I came out to that little pond area to think through what had happened, and that's when I saw this little girl crying. I didn't like seeing her cry so I went up to her and introduced myself. I told this little girl that my name is Kuon, but she kept calling me 'Corn,' and that I was a prince of fairies. I thought it was one of the cutest things ever. Anyways, I asked this girl what her name was and why she had been crying. All she would tell me was that her name was Kyoko. We departed for that day, but I kept coming back each day only to find the same girl crying her eyes out. Again, I asked Kyoko what was wrong. She told me that no matter how hard she tries, she can never do something right. I told her that everything would be alright and that one day she would grow up and become someone very successful. That seemed to cheer her up a little. The next day, which was my last, I came to see Kyoko and she was crying again. Kyoko saw me and ran up to hug me. I was a bit curious of this action, but I didn't ask...I let her embrace me. I told her that that day was most likely the last day I would ever see her. She cried, 'please, Corn, take me with you...I want to live in a magical world just like you.' With sorrow in my eyes, I asked with one little word, 'Why?' Kyoko told me that it shouldn't matter why. She just wanted to escape this world. I finally told her that it would be impossible for her to come with me. She teared up like never before. I pulled a small, purple stone out of my pocket and handed it to her. I told her these exact words, 'Whenever you are sad, look at this stone and all your troubles would disappear.' She took it and smiled. This was the first time I saw her smile and I thought for the longest time that it was the last. I then left her there to go back to my villa to go home. I told my parents that day that I would be an actor, whether they liked it or not. They didn't say a word after that. I got into show biz and little did I know that I would see Kyoko again. When I saw her this time, she was not crying, she was full of anger. Shortly, I found out that this 'Sho Fuwa' just tore her apart. So every time she talked about him, looked at him, or even saw him, I got angry. After Kyoko was in show biz for a little while, I saw her smile once more. A smile that I grew to love."

Kyoko blushed at that last sentence he said. She could think of what to say so all she said was two simple words.

"Thank you. Thank you for everything you have done for me." Tears stream down Kyoko's face, but these are not tears of sadness, for they are tears of gratefulness. Ren touched Kyoko's cheek and wiped away the tears. He slowly returned his hand to his side.

"Your welcome. "

"I guess it's time for my story...well I will start here. The day that you told me, 'Everything would be alright and that one day you would grow up and become someone very successful.' was the day before I told my mother those words. She laughed at that and told me , 'At the rate you are going, you will never be successful, no one will ever care for you, and you will have no one there for you when you need them most.' Those words...just tore me apart. That was when I ran off to that pond in the forrest and asked you if I could go with you. When you said no and after you left...I never returned home. The only place I could think of to go was Sho's place. Sho's mother asked me if I was alright and that she will go call my mother. I screamed at her to never speak to her again and that I did not want to go back home. She asked me why but I wouldn't tell her. She let me stay with no other questions asked. I grew up with Sho...he became my best friend. We always went places together. He also went to show biz and the next time I saw him was the night he said horrible things to me...Not only did he hurt me, but he made me realize that my mother was right....that no one would care for me and that no one will be there when I need them the most. That is when I would make it up by competing against Sho....to show both of them that I could be and would be important. And here I am today....I know not much of a story."

"No...it was...you have been through so much to get where you are now...I am just sorry your first reason was to have revenge. I am glad now that you see things differently and that you are in show biz because you love it."

"I want to add something...You are the only one who has given me support along the way...thank you again."

"You don't need to say thank you...I will always cheer you on...because I want to...not because I have to...and by the way...you will always have me to depend on....whenever you need to talk to someone I will always be there for you. Also your mother is wrong...people do care about you...I....care about you...."

"I know."

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK

Kyoko stood up and told Ren that she would be right back. She walked to her door to see who it is. She opens the door and a tall, blond, man stands there.

"Hey there, Kyoko...are you going to let me in or not?"

"You are not welcomed here, Sho. Go away." She closes the door but Sho puts his foot in the way.

"What do you mean...of coarse I am welcomed here...we were childhood friends...I was always there for you...."

"You liar....get out before I call the police."

"You wouldn't do that to me."

"Oh yes I will."

Kyoko runs to the closest phone and picks it up. Ren comes to her.

"Is everything all right, Kyoko? "

"I just have some unwanted guest who refuses to leave."

Ren sees Sho walking through the house.

"Kyoko...you don't need to call the police..I will deal with Sho."

"Oh, really...what are you going to do...punch him in the face?"

"Something like that."

Here is the end of Chapter 5. In case you were wondering...parts of Ren's and Kyoko's pasts I made up...parts I didn't. I hoped you enjoyed it...Chapter 6 will be up shortly.

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