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After a few minutes of silence Ren reacted and turned to Kyoko who apparently hadn't been as unaffected as he thought, she held a light blush, just as she had most of the night since they'd confessed and decided to officially start dating. Feeling it was his turn to start a conversation inside the limousine, he decided to bring up the topic of what they would say to her fellow co-stars and directors once they made it inside the party.

"Kyoko – once we get to the party – what would you like us to say to Amamiya-san, as well as the other actresses if they ask about us?"

"Umm – well, I was thinking I would just tell them the truth, that is, if you don't mind me telling them all the truth?"

Shaking his head, indicating a no, he decided to say it as well.

"No – you can tell them. They are after all, to a degree, your friends and I am sure they will be happy for you."

"Well – maybe Yuka-chan might not be as happy for me as the others."

With a confused look on his face, Ren felt compelled to ask.

"Why do you say that?"

"Well – promise that you won't say this to her, or anyone else?"

"Of course not, you know that, better than anyone else I'd say."

"Yuka-san – kind of – has a bit of – a – a crush on you Ren!"

"Does she?"

"Yes – so I am afraid she might not be as happy as the others about us being a couple."

"I'm sure she will be, after all, I am merely a crush. I bet, she'll find someone she will actually love someday and then she won't even remember the fact that she thought she had a crush on me."

Giving her a wink, he leaned, getting dangerously close to her face.

"When she meets someone who makes her forget everything she should remember – then she'll understand why we're together."

Ren then began to slowly lean in. His face was dangerously close to hers and she was feeling nervous and at the same time excited. Her first kiss.

That was what this would be. Not what Sho had done all those months ago – no – this would be her first kiss with the man she truly loved.

Ren's lips were a breath away when they were suddenly interrupted by the voice of their driver.

"Tsuruga-san, Kyoko-san, we're approaching Yashiro-san's home now."

Clearing his throat and trying to compose himself once more, Ren turned to the driver.

"Thank you."

Kyoko was flushed and breathing rapidly, trying to calm her nerves and her heart. She was so close to sharing her first kiss with Ren.

She hadn't thought she would be so excited, but when he was so close to kissing her she thought she was about to die in excitement.

She felt a bit upset at the driver.

When Ren turned to look at her she held a slight pout on her lips and he couldn't help, but lean in and whisper in her ear, allowing his lips to brush against her earlobe.

"I promise we'll finish that later."

Her blush intensified and she looked at Ren with a shy smile on her face.

"Will you tell Yashiro-san?"

"If you want me to, I'll explain everything."

"Please do."

She grabbed his hand, rubbing her thumb against the back of it as if seeking comfort for her nerves.

"I love you."

"I love you more, Kyoko."

He squeezed her hand just as the limousine came to a stop and the driver got out.

They waited patiently holding onto each other's hands. The door opened and Yashiro-san greeted them with a large smile on his face.

"Good evening Kyoko-chan, Ren."

"Good evening Yashiro-san."

"Hello Yashiro."

Yashiro quickly walked in and took a seat to Kyoko's right and looked at the pair. He could tell something was different with them. He looked them over and immediately his eyes zoomed in on them holding hands. Entering fangirl mode he began to glow in excitement.

"Reeeeeeeen – is there something you want to share?"

"Actually, Yashiro, there is."

Going into a brief summary of what happened before they arrived for Yashiro, Ren explained everything. As Ren progressed in the story Yashiro's excitement grew exponentially and by the time Ren had finished, concluding that he and Kyoko were now dating Yashiro let out a most unexpected squeal.

It was unexpected to Kyoko at least, she watched as Yashiro glowed more and more. As he did, she realized just how happy he was for them and the squeal just made her feel relaxed, because now she knew they had someone who would help them in every step of the way. Especially tonight, seeing as her companion for the night wasn't just a friend anymore.

When Yashiro stopped screaming like an excited girl who'd just met her idol, Ren turned to him and started explaining what they needed from him tonight.

He needed him to help keep the media at bay and to not question their relationship to one another tonight.

"Ren, I think its best we take a cue from US celebrities tonight. Instead of having you accompany her through all her media stops, I want you to stay behind, not engage and allow her to answer questions from the media regarding Box "R." I will be beside her and if any questions regarding you come up I will make sure to move her straight along and handle the situation accordingly. I also think that when you walk down and are made to stop for photographs, you should not hold hands like you are now. If you do that, they will know about your relationship tonight. If you both want your privacy and to keep them guessing, guide her like a gentleman. Offer your arm and nothing more, at least while we're out with the media."

"That sounds perfect Yashiro. Thank you for doing this for us."

"It's my pleasure. I am your manager Ren and seeing as Kyoko doesn't have one yet, since she hasn't officially made her debut, I am happy to do this for the both of you."

Yashiro turned to look at Kyoko and noticed she looked ready to throw herself down on the floor in a dogeza in thanks.

"Kyoko-chan, I am glad you and Ren are together and I am happy to help you both out as much as I can. You're as much my friend as Ren is."

She gave him a smile that showed how much she appreciated what she considered his newfound friendship.

"Thank you Yashiro-san. I am glad you're here for us tonight."

The driver interrupted their conversation with important news.

"Kyoko-san, Tsuruga-san, Yashiro-san. We've arrived. We're the next car up for the entrances."

Yashiro being the effective manager that he was immediately began to speak to the driver and give instructions about tonight's entrances.

"Thank you. When you pull up, open the door on Ren's side first. I'll exit on this side and then we'll proceed to open the door that leads onto the carpet. Switch with Kyoko-chan now Ren. When the driver opens the door, you must step out first and help Kyoko-chan out of the car and then we'll make our way through the first crowd of photographers, you can wave at the fans that are waiting; we won't be able to approach them it seems. Then we'll do the press run down the carpet and make our way into the party. Got that?"

"Yes Yashiro, we already switched."

"Good. Don't be nervous Kyoko-chan. You've done this before for Dark Moon, only this time they opted for a more public celebration. Everyone is here because they love the drama so smile and enjoy the evening, because tonight you have quite a few things to be happy about."

"I do. Thank you so much Yashiro-san. Really. I don't think I will be able to thank you enough tonight for this."

"You don't have to worry about that Kyoko-chan. This is my job after all." He added with a wink.

The car came to a full stop and the driver made his quick exit to open the door for Yashiro. Once the door opened they could hear the roar from the outside. People were screaming and Kyoko wasn't sure if the roar was as loud as she thought she heard it or if her nerves were pumping so much blood to her head that she could hear it.

Ren gave her hand a squeeze. He looked her in the eyes, moved his free hand to her face, placing his palm lightly on her cheek and before she could even blink leaned in and gave her a sweet and gentle kiss.

He pulled back and as he did Kyoko leaned in herself and gave him another gentle kiss back.

The door opened and Ren stepped out.

The roar from the crowd got louder as fans and media went crazy at seeing Tsuruga Ren arriving.

Kyoko slowly made her way to the door and Ren once again grabbed her hand and helped her exit the limousine. The media had never known Ren to arrive accompanied to an event, so they waited with baited breath to see who it would be.

A gorgeous woman stepped out of the limousine and the crowd as well as the photographers and all the media present went silent.

He gave her hand one more squeeze and looked into her eyes conveying his love for her with one single look.

She squeezed back and gave him the same look.

Her face broke into a dazzling smile, as did his.

The crowd suddenly realized Tsuruga Ren had just arrived with Kyoko.

Screams rang out from every direction.

Ren offered his arm and Kyoko took it and they both waved at the crowd.

As fans and media alike looked at the pair, everyone seemed to share one mutual thought.

They were perfect together.

Author's Note:

Hello lovely people!

I am late this week, I know! It has been a busy and hectic week, but here we are. I had tried to upload this last night and that was a bust as the site wouldn't allow me to due to some sort of issue. So it's a day later because of that as well.

I hope you all liked this chapter. As I said, expect some fluff, but after the next chapter I'll be getting onto the main plot. I had not expected to put a kiss in so soon, but as some of you know, sometimes in writing things just fit at certain moments.

Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter and continues to add the story to their story alerts and favorites.

Expect more soon!