Confession 2.5

A new chapter dedicated to all the readers who alerted this story and waited so patiently.

It is a chapter about certain people and their reactions to Kyoko and Ren's relationship.

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Hikaru was in the cafeteria when he saw Kyoko feed Ren some carrots. He turned to his band mates and cried:

"It's because I'm short."

Yuusei patted him on the back and unhelpfully said:

"Told you."

"No it isn't, you never had a chance with her." Shinchi said truthfully. He exchanged a look with his band mate and Yuusei nodded.

"We didn't want to tell you this but, my girlfriend worked on "Dark Moon" with them and a lot of people thought she was dumped by Shou Fuwa and was close to him. You see…" Explained Yuusei. He launched into the story of the Valentine's Day surprise when Shou showed up with a huge bouquet and the drama that followed.

"He stole her first kiss!" Wailed Hikaru.

"Yes, and Mr. Tsuruga got her to calm down somehow, and she was able to go on. He had that kind of power over her. They were known as good friends and he was her mentor. But that was some months ago, and we have to assume things naturally developed from there."

"I guess so."

"Dude, you can't compete with Shou Fuwa and Ren Tsuruga. I mean look at that lovey-dovey atmosphere." Sulked Shinchi as he had a bit of crush on her too. All three boys thought she never looked so pretty.

"This shouldn't make me feel better, but somehow it does…" Said a resigned Hikaru.

"That's the way. It's not just that you're short. It's because you are not an A list singer, or an A list actor/model." Said Yuusei.

"Yeah…Ms. Mogami had me fooled. I thought she was just a cute girl from the country. Turns out she is much more sophisticated than that. Yeah, she was out of my league." Concluded Hikaru.

"Whatever lets you sleep at night." Thought Yuusei.

Kanae was passing the cafeteria when she saw the two together, she smiled and watched them for a minute. Then headed for the Love Me prep room to await Kyoko.

"I knew those two were in love. I was only a matter of time before they figured it out. They do make for a cute couple, I'm happy for them. It's not for me of course, the last thing I want is to be tied down with a bunch of brats." She thought.

It wasn't long before Kyoko joined her, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Kyoko burst out with the news, leaving out many of the details because the job was a secret. Kanae understood and urged her to continue.

"Well, because of the job we were alone a lot and I had an opportunity to confess and he said he felt the same for a long time, I'm so happy."

"I'm happy for you Kyoko. You deserve some happiness. And I told you he admired you, you didn't believe me, but I was right."

"How did you know?"

"I don't get carried away like you do. I am a more serious and observant."

"Yeah, Moko, you are. That why we should stay friends forever, so that you can give me advice in these things."

"I think someone else will have that job from now on." Kanae said wistfully.

"Yes…But I will still need help understanding him. My only knowledge about men is Shotario and now I realize how inadequate it was."

"You have grown up some, haven't you…I can't advice you about men. I haven't dated anyone, because dating leads to marriage, and marriage leads to brats."

"But you have brothers-in-law, and I don't really have anyone else to ask." Kyoko gave Kanae the puppy dog eyes.

"…Well, alright, I'll do my best. Don't blame if he breaks up with you."

"He won't, he already said he wants to marry me." Kyoko said with a blush.

"Already? He must be worried about other men. Kyoko is completely unaware of her charms." Kanae thought.

"Well, congratulations, send me an invitation and I promise to come."

"Thank you, Moko."

Kyoko jumped up and hugged the other girl. Kanae hugged back, completely amused by her friend.

Somebody snapped a picture of Kyoko at her cutest. She was blushing as she fed her boyfriend. There was a second picture of Ren looking at her with adoration. These were sent to a news agencies and celebrity news shows was all about the hot new couple. They also used a clip of the two from the "Dark Moon" launch. It was the same one that made people think they were already a couple back then. Many people saw the show including Reino.

Reino watched the tape several times trying to get a feel for the couple through the screen. He felt nothing.

"Reino are you getting anything from them?" Asked Miroku.

"No, nothing. Their pure love and happiness is blocking the darkness within or the darkness has died. I can't be sure without going closer to them. But what if it is all a trick to lure me out and he unleashes his evil onto me."

"That is unlikely."

"He did before."

"Doesn't this new status in their relationship, mean he was just protecting the girl he loved?"

"No he has done evil in the past."

"And love can dispel evil. This girl maybe the secret to keeping him from unleashing the evil within."

"The fact that she has this kind of power is what intrigues me."

"She has the power of love, any normal human has that power."

"No there is something special about her."

"True, as it concerns Shou Fuwa. Well, we can follow them and attain a personal item of theirs and you can get a better read on them?"

"Yes."

The next day they found Kyoko, Ren and Mr. Yashiro walking together into the L.M.E building. Reino (in a disguise) was able to cause her to trip. Kyoko dropped her bag and Reino picked it up while brushing up against Ren. He managed to get away without them getting a clear look at him. A block away Reino and Miroku stopped walking and ducked into an alley.

"Well?" Miroku asked.

"She still harbors resentment toward Shou Fuwa, but it is less so. She is completely in love with Ren Tsuruga. Yet, I feel she will still blow up at the sight of Fuwa. Delicious. However, she trusts Tsuruga completely, that he would protect her. What I feared was his anger as it concerns her and Fuwa. However, when I touched him, I felt nothing but the purest love toward her. The dark aura has dissipated completely and she is the reason. If he does the same for her what she did for him, cures her resentment, or she reconciles with Fuwa. She will no longer be interesting to me."

"You would interfere with Tsuruga's power to influence her?"

"No that might break them up and he would become dangerous again."

"Then what?"

"By now Fuwa will have learned of those two and come up with some kind of clumsy scheme. And when he makes his move, her anger will flare, perhaps for the last time. If Tsuruga is present, he would defend his girlfriend's honor and there will be an end."

Director Ogata saw the news item and thought:

"So it is Mr. Tsuruga who won. Good, they make a cute couple."

The head of the Talent section at L.M.E was confused:

"I thought she was in love with Shou Fuwa? Or maybe she was just a fan after all? I wonder if the president knows and if I should do anything?'

Sawara called his boss and Lory had this to say:

"They want to handle it their own way. They wouldn't let me give them a party." Lory pouted.

"I can't blame them." Sawara thought.

"As for the publicity, free advertising is always good. They make a cute couple. I notified our publicity department and if asked, to say that: "We are delighted that our star and the charming new comer are in love." Stated Lory.

"Need I do anything?"

"No. Just carry on as you have been."

Kijima fancied Kyoko until he realized Ren loved her. That didn't mean he could have some fun teasing the guy. He couldn't understand why the texts didn't work on Kyoko. In the end he decided to congratulate Ren and wish him happiness.

"Of course if the girl ever dumps you…"

"Won't happen."

Kijima heard the serious tone and laughed.

"Alright man, you win. Besides, there are many fish in the sea."

After he hung up, Kijima laughed at the growl in Ren's 'goodbye' and was grateful it wasn't face-to-face.

"Or else I wouldn't have a head." He laughed some more.

Shou was furious when he saw the report. The glass he was holding broke and his manager ran to get a towel. Shoko was terrified about what Shou would do next. She was afraid this was going to happen, they seemed too close not to get together. She secretly thought they made for a very good looking couple. Shoko was happy for them but worried about her charge. As she cleaned his hand, he screamed:

"Confirmed! Confirmed by his manager! What the hell?!"

"Shou be calm, if they are dating, there is nothing you can do about it. And I thought you didn't care about her."

"I don't." Shou pouted.

"Then why are you getting so angry."

"Because it is Tsuruga! Out of all the men in the world she picked him! She is just going with him to get back at me."

"No it is because she is in love with him. Anyone with two eyes can see that." She thought.

"Shou it does you no good to get this angry. If she really is just using him to get to you. Then she will soon tire of the game and she will break up with him."

"Yeah." Shou sounded hopeful.

"And have you noticed how he looks at her?"

"Yeah." He growled.

"Just think how crushed he will be when she dumps him. He might even be unable to work. And your star will rise and his will fall."

"Yeah that will be awesome and she will return to me." Shou's smile was back.

"Exactly."

She was glad he was relaxing.

"It doesn't mean he still won't do something stupid." She thought.

That night Shou was able to sleep and dreamed of Ren in despair because Kyoko dumped him. Shoko was able to sleep because he was asleep and the injury he got wasn't bad enough to require a doctor.

However, things were different in the morning. Shou was sure Kyoko would dump Ren. All he needed to do was remind the girl she loved him first. He needed just the right present and to find out where she was.

"Shoko!"

Reino was alone and disguised as he followed Shou, it was only a matter of time before the boy met Kyoko. This was going to be amusing, even it ended Kyoko's power.

Shou knew Kyoko was going to be the L.M.E. agency today and she was due any minute. He was carrying his weapon. A box with air holes. He saw the girl calmly approach him and he felt his heart sink. There was a new aura around her now and a part of him died. He knew the girl from Kyoto, simple and easy to fool. The girl in Tokyo was fierce and angry. This was a new Kyoko, confident and strong. Somewhere deep inside, he knew it was true love that made her stronger.

He silently held out the box. She noticed the air holes and said:

"What's this?"

"Tch, just open it."

She opened the lid and out popped a golden retriever puppy. She gasped and held the puppy and it "kissed" her. She giggled and cuddled it.

"Is this an apology for the mean things you have said to me?"

Shou hesitated, he had never thought of such a thing.

"Or is it a present to congratulating me on my new relationship."

Shou snorted.

"As if. I just wanted you to have him, I'm awesome like that." He smirked.

Kyoko smirked, Shou was so stupid. She knew there was always a price to pay with one of Shou's gifts. Every time he gave something, it served him in some way. Ren simply adored her the way she was. This knowledge gave her confidence. Shou's latest attempt is too weak. She felt sorry for him as he was so pitiful. She couldn't say what it was but she felt she won before he even spoke. Kyoko realized she didn't care about Shou or revenge any more. She cuddled the puppy and plopped him back into the box.

"You're such an idiot, Shotario. YOU are the one who wanted a dog, I like cats."

Kyoko smirked, turned on her heel and walked into the agency. Shou felt his jaw drop. She was so cool. But before the thought could completely take hold, the puppy licked his jaw. He smiled. It was his favorite breed. He tossed the box in the garbage and carried the pup to the car. Shoko didn't say anything, she just drove to the pet store.

Reino laughed as he walked away. The scene was amusing, even though he would miss interacting with the girl, as she was no longer interesting.

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