This chapter is quite a bit shorter, but I wanted to end it at a certain point. Thank you for continuing to read this story, and I hope you will continue reading after this chapter... even if it might be tempting to say it isn't worth it.

Wedding Dress

Chapter 6: His Kyoko

Lory's eyes began to water at the beautiful love story. Who knew his two favorites were capable of such love? Oh he most certainly was going to celebrate! He deserved a celebration… they deserved a celebration. Oh it would be wonderful. He would make it wonderful. Extravagant ideas began running rampant in his mind before he managed to ask his next question.

"So do you two have any plans for the future?" Lory asked with a grin.

"Other than getting married? I'm not sure, we haven't really discussed anything. We barely see each other enough as it is." Ren laughed. Soon he would be able to spend weeks with the love of his life.

"I'm not sure what you're inferring, President, but as of right now Ren and I are content with just getting married."

"No children? No little Tsurugas?" The President asked, barely keeping his composure.

Ren's eyebrows shot up. "I think it's a little too soon to be thinking about starting a family. For now, I just want to spend time with my Kyoko." Ren said, looking at the woman sitting next to him.

Kyoko blushed. His Kyoko.

The interview ended ten minutes later. Ren and Kyoko had continued to talk about the story their engagement and the events that followed, before Lory said that he was finished for the day. When the screen went black, many fans felt like Ren had died a second death before their eyes. He wouldn't be returning, not ever… not unless there were more interviews that LME was able to uncover.

Kanae took several deep breaths, doing her best to compose herself. She had no idea what she was thinking when she agreed to be the announcer for this. She could feel the tears rising in her eyes again. More deep breaths. She was her best friend; this is the way it should be done. Breathe.

"Before we conclude this presentation, LME would like to ask for a moment of silence for Ren Tsuruga. He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest actors to walk this earth. His persistent determination and incredible skill brought more than one character to life before our eyes."

Images of all of Ren's characters appeared, from the very first, to the very last. His early productions showed a young Ren, just beginning in the industry. His face still had some childish characteristics, but as the pictures flashed across the screen, viewers could see his development into a man. Images from Ren's modeling appeared as well, as well as other jobs. Some of the photos were from "behind the scenes" where Ren was smiling and laughing with his co-stars. The last picture to appear was of him and Kyoko, a photo they had taken after announcing their engagement. Ren was wearing black pants, a long-sleeve white dress shirt, a black vest and a bow-tie. His hair had fallen in front of his eye on one side, but it was obvious that he was enjoying the moment. And why wouldn't he be? He had Kyoko in his arms, princess style. He had surprised her when he picked her up. She was wearing a light pink dress that went just past her knees. One of her shoes appeared as if it might fall off at any moment as she looked up into Ren's eyes. They looked happy. They were happy. Anybody who thought otherwise would have been blind. The picture captured a moment of pure happiness, pure joy, pure content.

Ren and Kyoko's photo stayed on the screen for a while, but eventually faded into the background. Once again, Kanae reappeared. In the brief interlude of photos she had managed to compose herself again- barely. Every time she tried to speak the words, her voice cracked. She had to do this. She was the only one who could. The only one she would have wanted. If only they had given her more time. If only she didn't have to do this.

Kanae looked up and saw that she was being given the countdown. She was a professional actress. She must do her best. She must do her best for…

At this time, I would also like to ask for a moment of silence for Kyoko Mogami…"

Kanae couldn't handle this. It was too much. The tears threatened to return. Breathe Kanae. Breathe.

"Kyoko Mogami passed away yesterday evening in her home in Kyoto, Japan."