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Kyoko and Kanae stood at the entrance of a famous boutique. Many exited women were going in and out of it; the entrance was vividly decorated with all the different goods that were sold in there. As soon as Kyoko realized what shop it was, she eyed her friend warily, failing to understand what they might need in there.

"Ehm…. Kanae, why are we here?" - Kyoko asked nervously, still trying to find a reason for them going into that particular shop. Why would I need any of those to seduce him? It's not like he can even know about them…

"To renew your wardrobe, of course! You need new clothes, if you want to look more mature for Ren."

"Yeah, I realize this. What I meant - is why we are in a lingerie boutique?!" poor Kyoko was as red as a tomato, just by trying to imagine how lingerie can help her in seducing her sempai. I am sure as hell not going to parade around half-naked for the whole world to see or in this case Tsuruga Ren to see! She didn't know whether to be embarrassed or angry at the moment.

"You can't imagine the wonders that a sexy matching set of bra and panties can do to woman's self-esteem!" Kanae huffed, clearly a bit annoyed by her friend's childishness "And that is the key in seducing a man! You must be confident!"

At this very moment Kyoko could easily imagine her friend to be a heroic, driven and passionate leader of a revolution of some kind or women uprising or bra and panties propaganda movement. Fun, but ridiculous Kyoko concluded in her thoughts. After this passionate two-liner Kyoko knew she had little to none choice, but to go in there and submit to buying something she wasn't necessarily ready to wear. I hope she knows what she is doing.

"Ok, let's go in." Kyoko said. Kanae grinned pleased that she has been able to persuade her friend. Mentally wishing Ren good luck with his self-control she went in after Kyoko. I hope you are ready Ren, because unlike Kyoko I know what she has to wear for you to fall.

"AApchii…" Ren sneezed.

Yashiro eyed him verily, hoping that the actor hadn't caught cold. Their schedule was too tight for this week, and something like called would be disastrous right now. He knew that Ren would insist on working in any state, but Yashiro would prefer him to rest if that was the case. Even if it means tons of calls, mails, texts, paperwork to reschedule it. I am such a good friend to care for his health more than even he does

"Bless you! Are you feeling well today, Ren? You looked quite tired for the last few days and now sneezing". Yashiro asked.

Of course I look tired! Couldn't sleep normally after that kiss, why I haven't seen Kyoko since? Ren was very grumpy for two reasons. Both of them had the same source – Kyoko. He couldn't sleep normally because of her, and what's more she seemed to be ignoring him for the past few days. She hasn't answered any of my 5 calls and has ignored my text. Not looking good for me. He sighed, thinking how to answer his manager. He wasn't quite ready to share all of his concerns with him now.

"Maybe somebody is talking about me. Don't worry, I am alright, the schedule is quite full, so I guess I am a bit tired". He answered with his gentlemanly smile.

"Maybe it's Kyoko-chan!? Isn't it nice? She is thinking about you" Ren's manager went into full squealing mode.

That comment has brightened Ren's smile, though not in a good way. If smiles could kill, I would have been 5 feet under right now. What have I said? He doesn't normally react like this, when I tease him about his love interest. Yashiro unknowingly stepped back from Ren. He doesn't want me to pry, better not to make him more annoyed than he is now. Yashiro thought, seeing his charge's fake smile.

Ren glared at his manager, while smiling at him. His last comment hit to close to the reason of his concerns. Kyoko. Why he didn't fall for someone easier to love? He wanted to see her, to talk to her, to feel her presence around. Even if he was going to be friend zoned by her, Ren felt that he needed any available contact he could have with little redhead. It would hurt him a lot, but he was ready to stay by her side as a friend, if she wanted, but after their kiss he was too confused with their relationships and what's worse she has been ignoring him since. I must speak with her, sort out our relationships. I need clarity. Thinking every night about what she might or might not feel for me, instead of sleeping, is not helping my health.

"I would be very grateful to you Yashiro-san, if you would fucking shut up". He snapped. Tension filled the atmosphere; neither of them knew what to say.

Then Ren sighed heavily, looking at the floor "Sorry, Yuki, it's just… It's difficult right now, I'd rather we not talk about it. Sorry" He turned and started walking towards his car.

Yashiro eyed him walking away. He hadn't expected Ren to snap, even less to swear. He hasn't really seen Ren swearing a lot. Something must have happened between those two, I wonder what. Then he grinned in satisfaction, as a brilliant idea came into his mind Kanae is surely informed about that.

KYOKO

"Ok Kyoko, here are some models that I think will look good on you, go on try them!" Kanae shoved a bunch of bras and matching panties into Kyoko's hand. There were indeed different models, some lacy and almost see-trough, while others were made from cotton, but strapless, with clasps in the back and in front, in different colors. With her hands full Kyoko hurried to find a closest available fitting room.

While Kyoko was changing, Kanae stood beside her fitting room. "Soo, do you have a plan?"

"Huh" Kyoko answered from behind the curtain "What plan?" She tried to put the bra on, but it had a really fancy clasp.

"Plan of the Tsuruga Ren's seduction! Have you even thought about what you are going to do?" Kanae's voice

"Not really, I have considered a few things, but mostly they are far out of my comfort zone." She tried to clasp it again, but to no avail "So I don't really have anything in my mind other than getting new clothes" By this time, young actress gave up the hope to manage this hellish clasp on her own and called for help "Can you help me adjust it please?"

"Sure" Kanae carefully slid in to the fitting room, making sure to close the curtain behind her back. "Ok, so let's figure something out then" She helped Kyoko to clasp the fancy lace bra, and the both looked at the mirror to see how it fit "By the way this one looks hot"

"You think so? It's actually not too bad in terms of showing, I might get this one" Kyoko was turning around to see the lingerie from different sides I didn't expect the lace bra to be that comfy. I even look … sexy? It feels nice.

"Not might, you will get it" Moko insisted.

"Anyway, back to the plan, what should I do?" Kyoko decided to dismiss the further talk about the set and pay attention to the more important topic, she knew she would get the bra anyway, and so did Moko-san.

"Depends on what have you already done" probably nothing, but panicking, but with the rate of her spilling out surprises lately it's better to be sure. Kyoko remembered her kiss with Ren. That was definitely something. She blushed crimson red. "Uhm…" Kanae looked at her friend No way! Something has happened. She stared at Kyoko, waiting for explanation.

"What?" Kyoko couldn't bare Kanae's intense stare anymore.

"Spill it" She crossed her arms, waiting for her friend to elaborate.

"Well, we might have kissed, maybe just a little bit more than just a peck and, yeah, yeah, uhm, kinda, that's what happened" Kyoko was so embarrassed, that she couldn't really think straight, so her explanation came out as unconnected words that barely bore any information.

"Whatever that's supposed to mean" Kanae sometimes had difficulties with comprehending what Kyoko said sometimes. "But as far as I understood you kissed?" She reacted much more calm than Kyoko has imagined.

"Yes" She tried to get a grip of herself, not to cause a scene in the shop after all it's Moko-san I'm talking to, no need to be so embarrassed.

"How did it happen? When?" Now it sounded like interrogation.

"It's kind of just happened, you know? We were going down to the parking level, and our lift broke, and the next thing I know – I am in his arms, and then you can pretty much figure it out." Kyoko really didn't know how to explain or describe what has happened between them. She didn't fully understand it herself. It just felt so right at the moment. I ended up forgetting the whole purpose for which I ended up in his arms. "Well, at first I tried to seduce him, to seem more mature, I guess, but then…" she paused trying to figure out how to describe what she felt "I-I felt so good and safe in his embrace"

Kanae turned to face her friend. She looked her in the eyes.

"Kyoko, do you… feel anything for him?" She knew of Ren's feelings. He was very obvious, but Kyoko was another story. She has sworn off love and tried to avoid anything to do with romantic relationships, so Kanae had hard time trying to figure out her best friend's feelings.

"I don't know, it's different from what I have felt for Sho" How do I feel about Tsuruga-san? I can rely on him, and I like him a lot. He is always there when I need, and I feel the safest with him. It's sure more than professional relationships that we have. She was trying to process the new questions that Kanae set for her. "He is more than just a colleague for me, probably more than a friend" she sighed, "I don't know, it's so confusing."

"Ok, let's just leave this for now, I'm sure you will figure it out" Kanae was satisfied with what she got from Kyoko, even more satisfied that she got Kyoko to think about the nature of her relationships with Tsuruga Knowing her she will slowly but surely come to the right confusion. For now, I can help her get closer to him through the seduction plan! She smiled and said more cheerfully:

"Now about seducing him. Listen to what I will say, and listen well…" she went on to giving Kyoko tips, helping her pick the right clothes and developing the plan together. By the end of the day Kyoko had a full new wardrobe, a good plan of actions, and a difficult question to answer – what was Ren to her?