Kyoko: the First Japanese Princess

by Elena5Shiho

When It comes to Family, Family always come first, and when challenges come forward, Family will stick together. The Truth always wins and it will always prevail. Finally, people should always be fair and respectful. This story is about Kyoko the first Japanese Princess, how you ask? Because dreams do come true in the world of skip beat.

7. Chapter 7: Emotional Rollercoasters

Hello Everyone,

I don't own Skip Beat, Yoshiki Nakamura-sensei does, So I give her all credit for the original Story, While I own this fan-fiction – My first about Skip Beat

** There will be some time skips to fit the story timeline – and avoid anything unnecessary **

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Chapter 7: Emotional Rollercoasters

( In the Car)

Kyoko: When is your next Job ?

Ren: Don't worry about it … I have a lot of free time today

Kyoko: Your usually busy …. And you took time off when I was in the hospital too, I thought you would be busier !

Yashiro: He caught up … besides Ren want's to focus on a few projects, he is trying to make his schedule more flexible so he can get enough rest

Kyoko: Oh … that's interesting … Tsuraga-san is usually a workaholic … I didn't expect that !

Ren: Well, I figured I was overworking myself .. and I truly want to find more time for myself … anyway … how was your first week with your mother ?

Cheerful, Kyoko answers: She spent so much time with me in her week off, she even taught me how to solve a Rubik's cube … above all we finished a 1000 piece puzzle together!

Yashiro: That sounds fun … I used to enjoy completing puzzle a young boy … Good old days !

Ren: I am really happy for you, Mogami-san

Forgetting the Stigma of Sho's name, Kyoko says: The only thing that bothered me, is that Sho actually showed up !

Shocked, Yashiro almost loses control of the car, as it swerved in the next lane for a second: What …. why ?!

Unsure how to react to Kyoko saying the name of his nemesis, Ren stays quite

Kyoko continues: Although I knew that my mother told him he was welcome to come, I didn't actually think he would show up … especially after what he did last week !

Yashiro: what happened last week ?!

Kyoko: oh, yeah … The day I moved in with my mom, he tried to stop me, and he was even rude to her … I know why he reacted that way, …. Moreover, he actually thought she was married and had another child … thinking Maria was my actual sister

Yashiro: So that girl who visited told him what she saw and he misunderstood the whole thing?

Kyoko: Yeah … Although I don't understand why she didn't mention my mother, since she is the one who kicked her out … he thought my mom never visited … that stupid idiot !

Ren: So what happened, when he visited ?!

Kyoko: He actually came with his parents … he was well-behaved at one point, surprisingly!

Yashiro thinks to himself ( He came with his parents … was it a …. Marriage Interview … NO, Can't be ! )

Speechless, Ren didn't know how to react … hearing that made him uncomfortable

However, Kyoko continued: In the End, My mother forced Him to Stay away from me, so we can't ever see each other again, unless it's under her supervision … since he is consider a sexual harasser in her books from now on !

Yashiro: Oh … is that so ?!

Relieved, Ren smiles and says: That's good to hear, … I hope he will abide by that !

Kyoko: He well, Definitely !

Yashiro: how are you so sure?

Kyoko Smirks and says: Because otherwise, it will cost him his Job … which is something he values over everything …. He doesn't want to return to Kyoto and Run the Inn, so he promised to never work with me either … which is a relief!

Smiling, Ren whispers: Hearing that is Music to my ears !

Kyoko: huh?! … did you say something Tsuraga-san ?

Ren: No … I'm just happy he won't bother you anymore !

Kyoko cheerfully agrees : Me too !

Yashiro grins and thinks to himself ( hear that Ren ?! … now it's your chance to make your moves and make her yours! )

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( Airplane – Going back Overseas)

Shoko: Are you ok? .. At least answer me .. Since that meeting, you changed drastically! .. what happened ?

Sho: Her mother is a monster … she said that I would lose my whole career that I built if I dare meet her daughter without her consent …. She ruined everything !

Shoko: …..

Sho: Wake me up when we land … I don't want to talk about anything right now ….

Shoko: ok …. (she thinks to herself about how brutal his mother was, when she first entered the room, she proceeded to slap him … and almost caused a scene .. his mother seemed to have felt like she lost face … because of how her son acted .. she felt like she failed at raising him … she was really disappointed in him, even Shoko felt Terrible for allowing him to act that way .. she regretted even bringing him back to Japan all together)

Sho memory drift to that meeting that he had with his parents, Kyoko and her mother

Memory of how the meeting went

Yayoi-san and her husband apologized sincerely for everything their son did and said since running away … Yayoi confessed that she failed at raising her son, she spoiled him too much … not knowing that he treated Kyoko like his own possession … Yayoi cried out of regret which made Kyoko feel really bad .. she went down and hugged the women who took care of her well and taught her everything she knew

Sho goes down in a Dogeza as he promised his parents …. He put away his pride for that moment … Although he personally didn't want to apologize to Saena, he knew what he did was wrong for the most part … he really didn't want his mother to cry like that .. he felt horrible … as much as he disagrees with his parents … He still loved them and was thankful they loved him … he was always happy as a child … opposite to Kyoko … who always cried because of her mother

Saena went to Yayoi and told her to get up … she didn't have to apologize for someone else's mistakes, sure he's her son, but his actions don't reflect her … because she knew her and her brother well, and entrusted her with Kyoko … she knew Yayoi-san is a great person .. and so she didn't want her to cry like that

Kyoko: I must apologize too .. I Ran away with him … that was very ungrateful of me to do after everything you've done for me … I knew you were at odds with his dreams .. I still supported him and helped him … I am very sorry … ( she proceeds to go down in a Dogeza as well, but was stopped by Yayoi-san herself )

Yayoi-san: I told you before Kyoko-chan .. you don't have to apologize …it's not your fault … I didn't think he would take it this far… making you work hard while he did nothing, and then kicks you out like that … so ungrateful of him … he even lied to us about not knowing where you went … although he knew somethings that were enough to figure out where you were

Sho's father: A good girl like you shouldn't apologize at all, I guess we were too busy to raise him well, you turned out well yourself … I am happy about that … don't take the blame .. he should apologize to you for the rest of his life for his foolish actions !

Everyone sat down and the discussion went on about details of Shotaro's actions … Yayoi was surprised how Kyoko acted towards her son, she was the complete opposite … it didn't surprise her that Kyoko acted like that, it was just more surprising how much Kyoko changed

Yayoi-san, and Sho's father were happy for Kyoko, especially since she reconnected with her mother and is living with her, they were also relieved that Kyoko looked like she completely recovered after the accident … furthermore, they liked the new more confident Kyoko, and they gave her words of support for both her education and Career as an actress

They discussed a few matters about kyoko's, also, they returned the money that wasn't used for Kyoko since she left,.. they praised Kyoko for being hard working and that they were surprised to know she was Mio … they praised her acting and promised to support the shows she is a part of by watching them.

Saena talked to Sho's parents about his actions and sexual harassment … and they agreed that Kyoko and Sho should never meet without supervision, plus adding punishment measures to limit him .. because they didn't trust Sho to act decently … especially since Kyoko seemed to become enraged around him

She even showed her full range anger to her mother and his parents when Sho attempted to downplay her mother efforts sighting that since Kyoko is an actress now, her mother suddenly started caring, which was completely wrong … even Yayoi gave him a smack to shut him up

At the end of the meeting however, things went bad for Sho again, since Saena opened one last topic to end things with

Saena: Lastly … I would like to discuss a certain promise that was made between Kyoko and Shotaro-kun … A promise he achieved by manipulating her !

Upset, Sho: You told her that too ?!

Kyoko looked away and didn't respond to him .. she didn't want to react again.. since even her mother was shocked from the amount of anger Kyoko showed at one point .. it was as if Kyoko was possessed and no one in the room had an effect to calm her … but luckily she snapped out of it and restricted herself well since

Angered, Yayoi-san questions him: Shotaro … what did you make her promise you ?

Sho: Nothing …. You can just forget it, ok ?!

Saena: So are you saying that the promise is no longer in affect ?!

Sho looks at Saena with anger boiling … it was the last thing he wanted to discuss, and it was his only chance to keep Ren away, yet she was taking that away from him, so he answers: As long as she keeps that promise, nothing bad will happen !

Yayoi-san: Excuse me ! … (she attempted to get up)

Sho's father holds his wife down and says in a strict tone: Behave yourself for once … can't you end the meeting on a good tone ?! … I'm not done with you young man … brace yourself !

He then looks at Saena and said: Don't Worry about it Mogami-san … No promise between them will be valid … Kyoko … you can forget about it … you don't have to comply with anything

Yayoi-san: Mogami-san … can you tell me what it is, so we can discuss it with him further .. I'm sure he won't tell us anything!

Saena: He made Kyoko promise not to fall in love with his rival … and if she did, she would have to serve at your place for the rest of her life … or something along that line !

Kyoko looks down in embarrassment and says: I don't think working for you is bad, it's just I wanted him to get off of my tail … and that was the only thing I can think off … Sorry !

Sho: You still can't fall in love with him .. He is too good for you anyway ..your nothing but his …

Yayoi-san interrupted him with a pinch which made him complain in pain

Sho's father: You can't control such things! … she can love whoever she wants … it's none of your business to begin with!

Saena: I can't really speak for him, but since he was bothering her in that aspect … he might have wanted to keep all men away … fearing he might lose her … when he already did!

Kyoko looks at her mom in confusion and asks: why would you think that this guy likes me, he clearly said I was plain, boring and had no appeal !

Really annoyed, Sho looks away, knowing that Saena was able to read him correctly .. he wondered to himself ( how did this women know ?!)

Furious, Yayoi-san accuses Shotaro saying: How could you do that … if you didn't treat her the way you did, she could've stayed around you … you have no right to control her after YOU threw this amazing girl away !

Sho's father shook his head in disappointment saying: Even if you still had feelings, I wouldn't ever approve … because I think Kyoko deserves better … you lost your chance when you didn't realize how valuable she was when she was still there !

The meeting ended with Shotaro leaving in pain … his mother didn't let him go, and kept pinching him here and there … Sho left with his head down, he was really upset that he was the punching bag .. he didn't like the outcome at all

His parents made amends with Saena, and were happy she still trusted them, as she thanked them for how well Kyoko turned out to be after being in their Care … Kyoko thanked them too, because a lot of the things she learned from them, she was able to use for her advantage in her career

In the end, the Winners were Kyoko, her mother, and Shotaro's parents and the sore loser was Sho himself

Memory Ending

Shotaro was really upset, he couldn't even sleep because his mind kept going through the details and he was really mad that he lost Kyoko … So he vowed that he won't let her crush him in Showbiz no matter what !

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(At Viride Law Office)

Saena went back in and tried to get back to her office before her next appointment meeting

The Receptionist stops her by asking: Will Kyoko comeback Today ?

Saena looks at her and says: No … why?

Embarrassed, the Receptionist says: I wanted to get her autograph … I'm actually a big fan !

Saena: Maybe next time .. (She goes in, without paying attention to the Miyasaki Couple)

Receptionist: I really hope she comes back soon enough !

2nd Receptionist: Yeah … she's so cheerful and cute … I never thought Mogami-san had a daughter like that .. I thought she would be stricter

Receptionist: Yeah … it's good she isn't !

2nd Receptionist: ah, sorry, … how can I help you again ?

Kioshi: I have a meeting with Mogami-san

2nd Receptionist: Oh Yes, Miyasaki Kioshi-san … come this way

Kioshi: I have a question however !

2nd Receptionist: Go ahead !

Kioshi: Is that the famous Actress Kyoko … she's Mogami-san's daughter ?

2nd Receptionist: You can ask her yourself sir … I can't really talk about things like that .. I don't want to cross the Iron lady !

Kioshi: Iron lady ?

2nd Receptionist: didn't you make an appointment, because of her reputation for being an iron strong lawyer?

Kioshi: I know she's a lawyer, but never heard the iron lady part, I came from overseas you see!

2nd Receptionist: oh, ok … come this way !

The Receptionist takes them to a private meeting room and seats them, and asks them for their preferred drink … after that she excuses herself out, after letting them know that Mogami-san will be there shortly

Kioshi: Why are you so quite ?

Anna: Because I am nervous obviously !

Kioshi: don't be, you will make me more nervous !

Anna: Well, I am your women now .. and I don't feel like I want to cross the iron lady either !

Kioshi: ….

Anna: We only came to apologize … that's the most important part !

Kioshi: Then we will ask about Kyoko … it's good she was here … I was shocked, but it could play in my favor !

Anna: we'll see !

The Secretary comes in after knocking and serves them the drinks … and puts a cup of green Tea across them and she leaves after letting them know that Saena is on her way !

A minute later, Saena knocks on the door and comes inside … she didn't recognize the name so she didn't have any expectations … she walks to her seat … she bows and looks up and her eyes meet Kioshi's eyes …. she freezes from the shock

Kioshi stand up and tries to say something but didn't know what to say, but when Saena took a few steps back .. still trying to maintain her emotionless expression, her brows fail her, and she knits them … showing displeasure

Saena couldn't bring herself to say anything … Kioshi's face reminded her of her past and when she saw him a while ago … and she was right … it was him ! … however she was really displeased … because what she said on TV didn't prevent him from coming .. so it was all for nothing … and she only ended up hurting her daughter in the end

Kioshi gulps and clears his throat .. then says : Long Time No See, Sae-chan !

Stunned that her husband used a nickname instead of formally addressing her, Anna looks away with displeasure

Saena couldn't bring herself to respond … many things were going on inside her head .. above all he called her Sae-chan again .. it bothered her tremendously

Kioshi comes close to Saena, which causes her to keep taking steps backwards until she bumped into the wall behind her .. leaving her no place to move

Saena warns him firmly: Don't come any closer !

Kioshi stops in his tracks and gets down on his knees and preforms a Dogeza as a form of sincere apology

Anna was proud of her husband for keeping his word, but she still had lingering fears about thid meeting

Kioshi: I am very sorry for what I did to you in the past … I know I came here after such a long time, but I do really regret hurting you by leaving you the way I did … I am sorry … Please have mercy … I don't expect you to forgive me .. but please accept my apology !

Saena: Don't you think it's too late for such thing .. I never wanted to see you again!

Kioshi: I know … I don't deserve to be forgiven … after all I hurt you! .. I know leaving without giving you an explanation was wrong … But I had to do it for my family … My wife and Kids depend on me !

As the person she is, Saena quickly misunderstands what he just said … thinking to herself that Kyoko is their child together … her having his child might cause him problems .. not only that … but wreck his household … so she looks at Anna in disbelief and says: So are you saying I'm a Homewrecker ?!

Kioshi didn't understand why she reached such conclusion … he looks at her without correcting her … thinking she's a lawyer, she should know what the definition of a homewrecker is … so she shouldn't assume she is one !

Anna quickly steps in and says: You're not a homewrecker … He did it for his parents .. he didn't do it for me … we didn't know each other then !

Realizing that his wording was off, Kioshi supports his wife by saying: I didn't mean it that way .. but you shouldn't think you're a homewrecker … I would be a cheater … but you knew nothing .. so you're in the clear .. in any case .. I did do it for my family

Anna stares daggers at her husband for causing a bad misunderstanding … she felt bad .. but she also felt horrible because Saena went on to blame herself before placing any blame on him

Saena: I see … well then .. since you apologized, you should leave !

Kioshi: No … I Mean … I wasn't done !

Saena goes to her seat as Kioshi also returns to his

Kioshi: This is Anna .. she's my wife … and the mother of our three boys !

Anna nods to Saena … wondering if she remembers her from the hospital .. because Saena didn't seem to recognize her

Saena didn't want to be rude so she nods to Anna and looks away and says: Are you here because you have a case that needs to be represented ? … if so, I know many lawyers that can help you !

Kioshi: Not really … I'm just here to apologize !

Uncomfortable, Saena knits her brows again, and says: you just d, so why are you still here ?

Kioshi: I thought … maybe .. we can talk?!

Indifferent, Saena asks: About?

Feeling judged, Kioshi tried to lighten the mood by asking: so I see you have a daughter ! … Kyoko .. the actress for Mio, right ?

Anna looks at her husband in horror, she didn't expect him to ask this way .. it's as if he can't read the mood in the room

Trying to control herself to the max, she becomes expressionless and says: what of it …. That doesn't concern you!

Kioshi: I wanted to have a light chit-chat with you … I did mention I have my wife here, and three sons,... so I thought I can ask about you!

Replaying with a straight face, Saena says: I don't think I'm interested in having such discussion with you .. Anything concerning my private life is none of your business

Noticing that Saena wasn't going to talk, Kioshi felt defeated .. he didn't know how to go forward !

Looking away, Saena says : If that's all, please leave !

Frustrated, Kioshi says: I understand you don't want to see me … and I know I was wrong .. I really didn't want to hurt you back then .. but I had no choice !

Upset, Saena counters: You did have a choice, you made it clear after you left … you were only after those files … you could care less what happens to the lawyer who had them .. you clearly didn't abide by the law either … you made it clear what kind of person you are with your actions !

Kioshi: But your completely fine ! …. Here you are, … You're working for one of the best law firms in Tokyo .. and you have such a great reputation as an iron lady !

Anna noticed the change in the atmosphere around them … it felt cold and dark … Saena's expression remained straight without showing emotions, but that mask was clearly starting to crack

Saena: You have the Guts to say that clearly .. you can be as ignorant as you wish .. I don't care to correct you … or to enlighten you with anything … and clearly … I hope this is the last meeting between us… you clearly have your own family to take care of .. so lets go our own ways and … let are paths never cross again!

Kioshi: Was I wrong ?!

Looking away, Saena emotions started to show .. she tried her best to keep it together.. but Takarada-san's words played in her head, and caused her to show hostility towards him for the first time in her life

Kioshi: Look, I understand that my actions hurt you … but I am happy your career was untouched … I know the emotional pain I caused is bad, and I apologize … but I hope you also found someone else … and I hope your happy with your life … I didn't come to impose .. I just wanted to repent for my bad actions … my wife was very displeased with me and she demanded I make things right, that's why I'm here!

Feeling anxious, Anna felt bad … she really didn't want to open old wounds … she was starting regreting her decision in making her husband meet her and apologize

Keeping a straight face, Saena comments: So you apologized for a selfish reason, to please your wife, and not because you mean it!

Kioshi: That's not True … I always wanted to apologize … but I didn't have the guts to come back to Japan … but when my wife learned what I did very recently … she was disappointed in me … I admit … yes … I did it for her too, and for our boys, who I don't want to disappoint … I want to be a good role model for them … but I really wanted to apologize to you too!

Anna almost rolled her eyes, because to her, her husband never showed signs of regret or anything ever bothered him .. he only decided to apologize after she was appalled by his actions

Looking down, after remembering Takarada-san's words again, Saena admits: I never once blamed you for what happened, everything that happened was because I was foolish enough to fall in love … I put my relationship with you before my work, and looking at what happened, I regret ever giving you a minute of my time .. I was truly foolish indeed!

Anna Looked at Saena with worry, … she didn't like that she was blaming herself for what happened … she clearly seemed like she didn't hate him .. she just didn't want to see him because she didn't know how she will feel about it all

Not wanting to take the blame anymore, Saena makes her first step, saying: I know now that I was wrong .. you are the one that stole the files … you are the one who took the important information which caused us to lose our case … you committed theft … you approached me with your sinister plan … and I should have realized it sooner, and didn't give you the benefit of the doubt .. I really thought I could trust you .. but in the end, you made it clear that you can't be trusted !

Kioshi: So you realized that I was the one who flipped the disk ?

Saena: yes, the second time was obvious … I just didn't want to believe it !

Kioshi: what about the first time I flipped it ?

Annoyed, Anna wanted to slap some sense into her husband .. she really didn't think he should be so casual about such thing … he talked carelessly and that upset her

Saena: Although, I'm sure you slipped some sleeping pills in my drink .. back then I thought I was just so tired that I accidently put it the wrong way … the second time around, I was sure I put it properly because I double checked … but again, I thought I was wrong … at one point I suspected that this may be a scheme, … I tried to give you the benefit of the doubt .. but I was wrong .. it's all my fault ! … but it's also your fault … and as for forgiving you … I surely will never want to do that now .. especially after hearing how ignorant you sound !

Kioshi: Ignorant?!

Saena : I will leave it at that … because I'm really done here ! .. if that's all, please leave !

Not wanting to give up, Kioshi says: I don't want to take up your time off of work, so can we meet after ? …. I just want to speak about a few things !

Saena : I'm afraid I can't do that .. I really have nothing to say to you .. and I have no desire to speak with you about anything !

Kioshi: As you wish, but … I just want to let you know that I will stay here in Tokyo for an additional month, so I might try to meet you again … if you change your mind, we can meet after work … have a coffee and catch up, maybe … I don't want to leave on bad terms .. I want to make it up to you somehow!

Saena: There is no need!

Kioshi: I know but still, I insist!

Anna finally speaks up again … and says: I Would like to apologize too, I never considered how you would feel if you saw the person who hurt you again… I was really upset that my husband did such thing in the past … I couldn't look at him the same way … and although I still believe in him being a good person overall, I really wanted him to do the right thing … I know it too late .. but I really am sorry

Saena takes a good look at Anna and notices that she looked familiar … has she seen this women before? .. but she quickly dismissed those thoughts and says: You don't need to apologize to me .. but, I Thank you for being considerate!

Anna: We don't want to take more time off of your work … We should Get going …. (she looks at her husband and makes a sign with her eyes, meaning "let's go now" )

Kioshi: Thank you for meeting us today …. Again, I am really sorry, and I hope we can meet again … so we can both move on! … I will give you time to think … Finally, I would like to say … It was great to see you again Mogami-san … (he gets up and bows to her in respect)

Anna gets up and bows with her husband, and the leave together …. Leaving Saena in the meeting room all alone.

Still seated, Saena feels overwhelmed … she didn't expect him to meet her, and bring his wife … not only that, he had 3 boys of his own .. He seemed clueless of how much he hurt her, thinking her career has been untouched.

Frankly she wasn't the type of person to complain and blame others … so what she had said was her limit … she couldn't bring herself to tell him about her struggles … and she didn't want to involve Kyoko … she was terrified her nightmares are coming true … he came … and he might take care her … her only child … so she didn't tell him about her

Deep down however, she had lingering feelings that he already knew … he already knew her name and that she's an actress … her age is not hard to guess either … Saena wondered if he already suspected it so he asked about Kyoko … she remembered Takarada's words one more time and felt so helpless

Saena's tears started to surface, as she couldn't control her feeling anymore, she let her feelings flow … so she cried,… for the first time in a long time she cried so hard

Seeing the client leave, the Secretary rushes back to the room to clean up, but she was surprised to see Saena still there, but what surprised her more, was Saena Crying, she wasn't the confident iron, expressionless lawyer … she looked like a vulnerable women who was a mess .. she couldn't rap her head around it, so she closed the door and left her there … hoping she will recollect herself after spending some time alone

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( Later that Night – Saena's Apartment)

Kyoko Returned home at 9 pm, noticing her mother's shoes are there, meant her mother was home too, so she entered and said: I'm home !

Hearing her daughter's voice, Saena decided to pretend to be asleep, she was really depressed, and didn't have any energy to talk to anyone … let alone the child who was the result of her relationship with that man

Kyoko came in and saw that her mother was asleep, so she closed the lights, and got herself ready for bed

After Kyoko fell asleep, Saena got off the bed and stared at her child, remembering a recent conversation between them shortly after Kyoko moved in

Memory

Saena: Just for future references … do you mind sharing your opinion about something !

Kyoko: I don't mind

Saena: I told you that I saw someone who looked like your father, which caused me to take my chance, and came out with saying something that hurt you …. Deeply … in an attempt to keep him away

Kyoko: ah you mean that guy called Misonoi-san?

Saena: yeah … however … if and only if, … it turns out to be him, and he does make an appearance, would you like to meet him ?

Kyoko didn't even give a thought to it and answered right away: Never ! … I'm personally not interested in meeting him .. no offense, but not having a father for the past 17 years, doesn't make me want one now .. so no !

Saena smiles as her fears of her daughter choosing him disappear and she says: alright .. I will respect your decision !

Kyoko: Thank you mom … however ….

Saena: however ?

Kyoko: Does it bother you that I don't want to meet them ?

Saena: No, not at all, … because I also hope he never comes forward, .. I don't want to see him either anyway

End of Memory

The next few days, Saena found herself distant … not only towards Kyoko … but everyone she knew … she didn't even want to go to work .. but she did, and she ignored any casual conversation, and even ignored Todoh-san who noticed her being more aloof than ever, even towards him

Todoh-san proceeded to approach her more, but she kept rejecting him, even ignoring him in the process which frustrated him

She just didn't want to talk to anyone… she felt lost in her own mind … she was losing her emotional battel with her own self … and she needed a way out

A Week after the meeting

Kyoko felt her mother's distance, and it affected her mood greatly … she felt that her moving in with her mother was a mistake, and the situation was affecting her mother negatively … so, thoughts of moving out started circling in her mind .. The last thing she wanted was to harm her mother … and it was clear to her that her mother was in turmoil … but she didn't know why .. so instead of asking …she blamed herself … and struggled internally

Ren, and Yashiro who saw her everyday noticed that Kyoko was struggling with something, and have guessed it was related to her mother, but since she's very private … they didn't ask, they hoped that she would open up to them, but a week passed with no progress .. she wouldn't speak up and they didn't ask

They dropped Kyoko off and they left in despair … knowing that yet again, nothing will change if she didn't open up

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(That Night – Saena's Apartment)

Kyoko entered the apartment but she didn't see her mother shoes, so she figured her mother was still out, which was kind of unusual … her mother never stayed out that late, and it was already 11:30 pm … she decided to change and get ready for bed, when she heard a man's voice coming from the entrance

Recognizing it was Todoh-san, she came out of the bedroom and saw him supporting her mother who was completely wasted

Seeing her mother in such state worried Kyoko, she hurried to help support her mother, who couldn't even stand on her own, and helped her reach the bed

Drunk, Saena was now on her bed, Kyoko tried to help her change, but she just slapped Kyoko's hands off of her … fearing to be touched again, .. she didn't want to be undressed, because the only time she was undressed was by the man who fathered Kyoko, so fearing someone is taking advantage of her she just pushed any hands that touched her

Leaving the bedroom, Kyoko tried to remind herself that her mother is drunk, but the memory of having her hands slapped away bothered her… she thought they were both falling into a repeated cycle, and maybe them living apart was better

Seeing Kyoko's face, Todoh-san wanted to calm her down … she looked really hurt … he knew that she never seen her mother like that, and he feared a drunk Saena might have said or did something that hurt her .. so he said: She's struggling with work … it's not you, Kyoko-chan !

Not believing him, she said: Maybe my presence is affecting her …. I shouldn't have moved in

Todoh-san argues: Your wrong … she only became this after meeting a client … she indifferent to everyone, even me, she pushed me away because I tried to stop her from drinking … which is not like her at all … I don't know what happened, but I'm sure it's not your fault … sure she might be struggling with this change, but she was fine until then

Kyoko struggled to accept that explanation

Todoh-san continued: As I said before, she never drink alcohol … so this is surprising to me too, however, let's not assume anything .. not yet!

Kyoko agreed and decided not to assume anything … she didn't want things to go wrong … because she really wanted her relationship with her mother to last

He left after giving Kyoko some good advice, after he left, Kyoko prepared something for her mother and left it beside her bed and got out of the room so she can do some homework

At 3:45 in the morning, Saena wakes up, looking around, Kyoko wasn't in bed … she noticed that she is still wearing the same outfit … she sits down and holds her head in pain, the hangover was really bad. She looks at the time and sees how late it is, beside the clock, there was tea and soup, with a note left next to them saying " For the hangover … Todoh-san's recommendations )

After drinking the tea and soup, she got up, gets changed, and then leaves her room looking for Kyoko, when she hears a loud thud coming from the living room, so she hurried to check out what it was

After falling asleep on the couch while doing homework, Kyoko turns, but since the space was limited, she fell of the couch and woke up in a shock

Saena: why are you sleeping over here ?

Embarrassed, Kyoko answers: I fell asleep while doing homework !

Picking up kyoko's school work, Saena puts them aside and says: let's go to bed … it's late

Kyoko hesitates for a second, but then she pulls together and asks: Are you ok ?

Saena looks at her without responding … thinking that she didn't want to lie, yet she also didn't want to tell her about her father… so she sighs and says: You have work tomorrow … go to bed !

Kyoko responds: Ok … but …. I just want to say this … if me being here bothers ….

Interrupting her, Saena says: It's not you … I don't want everything we built so far to crumble .. so don't assume it's you … perhaps … did I do or say something that hurt you ?

Unable to deny the truth, Kyoko confesses: I know you were drunk … but when you pushed my hands away, It reminded me that you didn't like me touching you .. I just wanted to help .. but I don't blame you … you weren't aware of me then

Saena comes close to Kyoko and holds her hand and says: I don't hate it .. my mind was somewhere else, so don't take it personally … I'm … I'm sorry I hurt you … yet again !

Joy filled her when her mother voluntarily touched her hand … so she smiled and said : it's ok !

Saena: Let's go to bed, ok?

Kyoko: ok!

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( The next Day)

Kyoko was cheerful again, her mother stopped acting so distant this morning, and the duo ( Ren and Yashiro ) felt happy she was herself again .. but yet again, they felt it wasn't their place to ask her what happened … they were just relieved that Kyoko is smiling again

They dropped her home at 5 pm that day … because Ren had to go an hour and a half out of Tokyo for his job

Kyoko spent the evening with her mother who was also home early since Katagiri-san had her take a break for the rest of the day since she was still feeling a little off. However, around 7 pm, Kyoko was called by Sawara-san and was asked to come to meet a production team that were interested in hiring her

Not wanting her recent actions to make Kyoko distant, Saena offers to drive her there and be by her side, since her manager was out of town for the day, and Kyoko gladly agreed.

At LME Agency

Sawara welcomed both mother and daughter …. He led them to a meeting room, but since Saena isn't involved in Showbiz, she decided to wait for Kyoko outside … she sat in a seating area near the meeting room and drank some coffee

After the meeting ended, Kyoko left with Sawara-san and Momose-san

Sawara: Great then, I will update Yashiro concerning this …. Have a good rest of your night ladies!

Kyoko bowed to Sawara san and then looked at Momose and asked: is your manager here ?

Momose: He said he had an errand to complete … he will come pick me up as soon as he's done, which shouldn't be too long I suppose

Kyoko: I see

Momose: I heard that Yashiro is now also your manager … You and Tsuraga-san are quite close !

Kyoko: Well, he was only temporarily … but then the president hired him as my full-time manager after the accident

Momose: I'm really glad you're feeling better, I wasn't able to visit, by I managed to send flowers, I hope you received them

Kyoko: I did, thank you ! … I appreciate it !

Momose: So where is Yashiro-san ?

Kyoko: Oh, he is out of town with Tsuraga-san .. my mom drove me here, do you want to meet her ?

Momose: your mother? …. Sure!

Kyoko takes Momose to the waiting area where her mother was waiting and introduces her, and since Saena tried to watch the shows Kyoko was involved in, she recognized her and complemented her on her acting in "Dark Moon"

Momose: Thank you Mogami-san … it's a pleasure to meet you !

Saena nods to her and sits down while the two girls chat a little

Suddenly … A loud sound of music coming from a marching band was heard, it came closer and closer … it was Takarada riding a float and pretending to be part of a parade … a huge crowd of people were playing music .. while others danced in customers … the president saw Kyoko and jumped off approaching her, saying: Mogami-kun, it's a surprise to see you here!

Kyoko was shocked from seeing the huge crowd … she was unsure if their job was to entertain him .. were they even being paid to do this … why? … its was shocking!

However, the person most stunned by this was Saena, who never witnessed such bizarre thing .. she was speechless thinking just who old is this guy to act this way?!

Momose: I heard about this before, but I never imagined I would witness it .. ever !

Kyoko: President … it's nice to see you again .. what is the theme this time ?

Takarada excited: Oh … It's a mix of a parade and Brazilian Carnival … do you like it ?

Momose: Wow … It's Amazing !

Kyoko nods without saying anything … she knew the president well, and he don't take criticism well, since he loves to act this way … and he won't stop even if he is judged for it !

Takarada notices Saena sitting and staring at the scene … so he approaches her and says: Sorry, I didn't know you were here, It's good to see you again Mogami-san !

Saena: it's good to see you as well …. But … this ( she points to the people behind him) and asks: Is this a hobby of yours?

Takarada: Well, …. You can say that … I hate living life with a boring routine … so I like to change it up a little bit …. ( deep down he was horrified he did all this in front of her … the last thing he wanted is make the wrong impression, he behaved so well around her, but now he was exposed)

Kyoko looked away, knowing her mother might be judging her so hard right now, for joining such an agency with a crazy president doing this almost on a daily basis

Momose: This is just a little bit?

Takarada: Aren't you who played Mizuki … Momose Itsumi-san … you were so great ... the last episode was a killer! … loved it! … nice to meet you again!

Momose: Nice to meet you too?

Takarada: What brings you all here today?!

Kyoko: I was asked to join the production of a new Movie … I will be playing Momose's best friend in the movie!

Momose: They asked for a recommendation, and since I was very impressed by her acting as Mio, and we got along very well, she was the first person that came to mind … so I recommended her!

Takarada: That's great news !

Kyoko: yeah …. I can finally play a role that isn't a bully!

Momose: Don't say that … you're amazing ! … I even watched Box "R" … your Natsu is so cruel but so different from Mio !

Embarrassed, yet happy to be praised, Kyoko says: Thank you!

Momose: come to think … We will see each other very soon, since we are doing the Fan signing very soon

Kyoko: Ah yes, Tsuraga-san told me that we will be dressed as our character in " Dark Moon"

Momose: Yes, exciting isn't it ! …. I wonder how many people will come !

Kyoko: A lot as I would imagine … you and Tsuraga-san have the most fans !

Momose: Don't worry, I know some people hated Mio, but that's because you acted her so well! … I am sure you will have plenty of people who would love to get your signature!

Kyoko: I hope so!

Momose: well, I can see my manager has finally arrived, so I will get going !

Momose's manager approaches them as he arrived to pick her up … she bids her goodbyes to everyone and leaves happily

Takarada: Well, I don't want to take too much of your time … please take care on your way home!

Kyoko and her mother bid the president goodbye as they leave… deep down, Kyoko was preparing for her mother to say something but her imaginary scenario were interrupted by Takarada running after them as he remembered something

Takarada: Sorry, … I just remembered something … Mogami-kun … I expect you to get ready to play the Heel siblings again … Konoe-san called me and let me know that he wants you to attend the premier as well … it would be weird to see Cain without his sister Setsuka in a great moment in his life

Speechless, Kyoko didn't think the president to talk about her secret mission so openly in front of her mother, not knowing that her mother already heard most of the details about her role

Saena: So she will play that role again?

Takarada: yeah … it will be for around a week, maybe two … depending on the final reveal of the identity of Cain … This will be in a few months from now .. but I need you to be ready mentally, since when we reveal his identity, people might demand to know who you are … and knowing how well you played your role, I think you might receive more job offers !

Still nervous, Kyoko just answers : I see … I will do my best !

Takarada: I will update you as soon as I know more … until then … take care … bye !

Kyoko, and Saena leave the building with an awkward silence between them … Saena breaks it by saying: I won't judge you … you do what you have to, to reach your final goal !

Relieved, Kyoko smiles and says: Thank you … I will !

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(Same night - In the Grand-Jewel Hotel )

Kioshi and his wife were sitting together after returning from dinner .. he got a text from his mother letting him know she was on her way to the hotel with the boys which shocked them, but they knew their sons were on spring break, and they always wanted to visit Japan, so they returned to their room and waited for them

Kioshi: Just as we agreed, we won't say anything, ok?

Anna: I know … I won't be the person to reveal it

Kioshi kisses his wife because he knew that she was still feeling down .. they did have a heated argument when they returned from the meeting, because Anna was displeased by his actions

Still upset, Anna gave her husband a subtle glare

Kioshi: If you act this way .. both my mother and the kids will notice that there is something wrong!

Anna: Because there is!

Kioshi: Are you still upset … I promised I will be more considerate!

Anna: Your mom doesn't know I lost the baby!

Kioshi: Oh crap! …. I forgot … sorry … damn .. what are we going to tell her?!

Anna: I don't know … she already thinks less of me since the second miscarriage .. I don't know how she will react this time … the boys also knew I was pregnant … so what are we going to tell them?!

Trying to figure out what to do, Kioshi thinks of something, but his train of thoughts was interrupted by a knock on the door

Anna takes a deep breath trying to compose herself … she got up and stood behind her husband as he opened the door

His Mother Nanami was waiting on the other side with their three sons Hiroki the oldest (14), Hayato the middle child (10) , and the youngest Hokuto (5)

The couple enjoyed sometime with the kids, but since they just arrived, they were sent to bed to rest, Anna was really happy to see them, because she missed them so much … Kioshi sat with his mother alone and broke the news to her, that Anna is no longer pregnant, and that they only plan to try one last time … after sometime however, because he didn't want Anna to be stressed mentally or physically

Nanami was very unhappy with the news, and it made her judge her son's American wife more, she didn't hate Anna, she just thought that her son deserved better .. and since she always wanted a granddaughter, and Anna failed to give her one, she was even more disappointed

Kioshi also told her about the meeting with Saena, without being specific, he told her he only apologized and it went as well as he hoped

Nanami was against her son apologizing to begin with, so she didn't care much about any details about the lawyer in question … as long as he met her and her son was ok … she thought everything between them is over for good

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( Two days later – Fan Signing for "Dark Moon" )

Momose (Mizuki), Ren (Katsuki), Oohara(Misao), Kijima(Naoyuki), among others came, the only person who needed to finish up was Kyoko(Mio), because she needed extra time to have the scar applied one last time.

Everyone got seated and they waited for Mio, so they can start the event … luckily for nervous Kyoko, she was seated Next to Ren and Momose. Director Ogata was also seated, because some people hoped for his autograph … after All the actors were in place, the people outside were told of a set of rules:

1-You need a ticket to enter … even as a guardian

2-You need to buy the DVD or Blu-ray Set of the series

3-You have to follow the line and wait for your turn

4-No photographs allowed

5-No gifts allowed

6-Each person has around 1-3 minutes with each actor/actress

* It was a 4 hour even … however, there will be a break a 15 minute, so people should be patient for their turn*

** Each DVD or Blu-ray set had all the episodes in 4 discs, a postcard, and photographs of each of the characters in the series

The doors were open and people flooded the Venue … they all stood in line and waited their turn. Everything went smoothly, as each person passed after their ticket was checked, they walk up to the long table and they get the autographs they want

Most of the people went to Ren & Momose for autographs and left, but there was a big group of people who at least said hello to Mio, even though they didn't care for an autograph

Yashiro was seated behind for security reasons, helping around when needed .. tired of sitting down, he got up and walked back and stood beside Saena, who came because Kyoko asked her if she was interested .. although not fully interested, she wanted to make it up for Kyoko, since she ignored her for a week-long .. she thought joining her daughter would ease things up a little more, besides, she was asked to get autographs from a few coworkers and Kyoko happily helped with that

Saena stood there, watching people come and go, a lot of them didn't care for Mio, but some did, which made her feel bad for Kyoko, she seemed tense from the beginning since people passed by her without giving her attention … but as more people came, Kyoko was able to meet fans of Mio, and she was given the attention she deserved

As excepted, " Dark moon" was a huge hit, and people came pouring in …. The Sets were sold out in just two hours, so they had to get a staff members to get more by the time the break started.

During the Break, everyone enjoyed a light snack and some refreshment to recharge … signing took a lot of energy, and the event was far from over. Saena was a little nervous, although Camera's and photographs were not allowed, she really wanted to stay far so she doesn't attract attention

Everyone returned to their seats and people starts coming in again to get autograph. Saena kept watching the people until she spotted an unwelcomed individual. Yashiro was standing next to her, and he noticed the subtle change, as Saena tensed up and stared at that man who was getting closer and closer to her daughter

She wanted to get her daughter out of there, but she couldn't, she could only watch him get closer, and as he did, she spotted three foreign looking boys standing with him, which she correctly assumed were his sons.

Yashiro kept trying to figure out what caused Saena to change, she was becoming more and more troubled by someone's presence, until he saw the man approaching with his sons, as they walked towards Ren to get his autograph.

Kioshi was accompanying his sons, who begged him to come to this event, Their mother's birthday was coming up and they wanted to get her the perfect gift .. A Set of Blu-ray, with autographs from Katsuki, Mizuki, and the most important, Mio!

Kioshi was visibly nervous himself, the idea of coming up close to Kyoko made him anxious .. he didn't know what to expect, but deep down he was thinking her mother can't be there, so he didn't have to worry too much, until their eyes met yet again

Noticing that Saena was actually showing displeased emotions towards the man that was staring back at her, Yashiro figured that they knew each other, so he asked: do you want him removed, Mogami-san?

Shocked as that proposal, Saena looked at him and gestured negatively … and said: I don't know what you mean by that!

Yashiro figured she wasn't going to talk, especially to him since they don't even know each other on a personal level, he respected her decision, knowing that if he went up to him and told him to leave, it may cause a scene or unwanted attention, so he stayed silent

Not wanting to cause any issue, Kioshi told his boys to go ahead without him, he stood at a distance while he waited for his boys to get the autographs .. he also couldn't help staring at Kyoko, so he forced himself to looks away to avoid any problems

His son, the oldest Hiroki was like a leader to his younger siblings, so he lead the way … they got the autograph from Ren without chatting with him, because they wanted to get to Mio … as they walked up to Kyoko, they all stood there and stared at her .. which caused Kyoko to be nervous herself

Hiroki: Your Mio … you look amazing !

While the youngest Hokuto got scared and hid behind, Hayato comforted him saying: It's fake right? … the scar !

Kyoko: Yes … it's fake … no need to get scared!

Hiroki: My mother is one of your biggest fans … she loved Mio, and she is also into Natsu!

Hayato: Can you sign the card with her name, I'm sure it will make her super happy

Kyoko: Sure! … Thank your mother for me … for being a fan … I appreciate it!

Hiroki: We will!

Kyoko: So what's your mother's name?

Hiroki: Anna! … Her name is Anna, she's American … we are half Japanese!

Hayato: My mom knows Japanese and loves Japan and it's culture … so she enjoyed this Drama!

Kyoko: I see … Thank you for your support … (She signs the card, writing in English and Japanese: To Anna … from Mio .. Thank you for your support, love Kyoko M. )

The boys were overjoyed … Kyoko was so sweet to them, so they all thanked her and went on to get Momose's autograph and then left with their father

After the event finished … Kyoko agreed to meet Momose and her manager, Ren, and Yashiro at a nearby restaurant for lunch, learning that, Kijima and his manager decided to join them as well.. she had to change and remove the scar, so it took her sometime … her mother stayed by her side the whole time, but acted a little off again .. which caused Kyoko concern, but never asked, because she didn't think she had the right to.

As Ren and his manager were leaving with the group , Yashiro stopped him and asked him to talk to him privately … they go to a quiet corner and they talked for a little … then they joined the group and went on their way

The talk

Yashiro: I think someone came … someone who caused her mother to react negatively

Ren: Mogami-san's mother?

Yashiro: Who else ! … she was fine, until a man with three boys approached you guys, she looked anxious and somehow displeased … maybe even mad .. she tried to keep a straight face, but I noticed it … she was upset I'm sure !

Ren: ok … and what can I do ?

Yashiro: Be by Kyoko's side ! …. Since you were with the others, you didn't see what I saw … She was cold and distant, and Kyoko noticed that as well !

Ren: Why didn't you remove that person then … whoever they are, they should have been removed!

Yashiro: I asked her if I should remove him, but she pretended she didn't know what I was talking about .. so I couldn't do anything … I guess she didn't want to make a scene .. or drive attention to that person

Ren: You said a man with three boys, …. Did the man stay on the side ?

Yashiro: yeah … he even stared at Kyoko for a minute then looked away … I'm sure her mother and that man knew each other, because they both reacted … although it was subtle .. when their eyes met, the atmosphere between them changed!

Ren: who could that be …. Her ….no … it's not our business!

Upset, Yashiro says : What do you mean by that?! … the last thing you want is for Kyoko to get hurt … or do you not care ?!

Ren: I do care … thank you for letting me know .. but we can't do anything when we have no details ! … I will try to cheer Kyoko up … otherwise don't even mention this to her!

Yashiro: Noted, I won't say a word about it!

Ren: Let's go … if we act weird, someone might catch on

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( In a Restaurant )

Anna and her mother-in-Law were sitting in the restaurant waiting for the boys to finish and join them to eat lunch together, it was a little awkward between them

Nanami-obāchan: I heard you had a miscarriage yet again !

Sad, Anna answers: Yes

Nanami-obāchan: You failed to give me a granddaughter …. How can you be so careless?! … how hard is it to carry a baby full term … you did well with the boys … but you can't give me a granddaughter … I am utterly disappointed in you !

Feeling awfully judged by her mother-in-law, Anna says: I don't have a choice … It's completely out of my control!

Nanami-obāchan: Not really … it's your body … it's faulty!

Upset, Anna decided not to say anything … she really didn't want to argue with her, she was a women who never backs down … so it was useless to argue … plus she didn't want to make matters worse especially since her husband and kids were on their way here

Nanami-obāchan: Did the Cat eat your tongue?

Anna: No … I just can't change anything ! … I'm sorry to disappoint you, I will try again !

Nanami-obāchan: Try again? … you better do so soon! … your almost 40 … I don't want my grandkids to be ill because your too old !

Anna gulped nervously thinking to herself ( Why does she hate me so much .. is it because I'm not Japanese … and she only had one child … why does she judge me so hard, even after giving her not one but three grandsons! )

Nanami-obāchan: aside that, I still think you are senseless for forcing my son to apologize to that stupid duped lawyer … It her fault she didn't catch on … my son was perfect and he didn't need to apologize … her life is completely fine as far as I heard!

Anna: I ….

Nanami-obāchan interrupted her and said: I don't care what you think honestly … righteous or not .. my son doesn't have to be accountable to anything … so stop making him do things just to prove his love for you … he is married to you for god's sake .. get over yourself for once

Anna: I was wrong … I shouldn't have asked him to do that … I didn't take her feelings into consideration … I thought he should do the right thing and apologize because that's what good people do … I didn't want to hurt her !

Nanami-obāchan: My son hurt no one… it's her fault she's hurt … not my problem! … my son doesn't do wrong … it's not wrong for him to help our family to have a stable and comfortable life ! …. You have no right to judge him for supporting his parents!

Anna: I'm sorry!

Nanami-obāchan: you better be! … If you think my Son is a bad person, your more than welcome to leave and return home to your own parents!

Anna: … ( hearing what her mother-in-law is saying caused her to be emotional and tears began to form )

Nanami-obāchan: Don't you dare cry! … They will join us soon, … if you cry right now, you will just ruin the mood for everyone!

Anna wipes the tears and composes herself … hoping her husband comes very soon

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( In the Make-up Room)

The make-up artist was almost done removing the scar off Kyoko's face, but she notices that Kyoko wasn't cheerful anymore and asks: Did the event drain all your energy ?

Caught off guard, Kyoko says: sorry … I didn't hear you!

Makeup artist: are you tired … this was your first signing event, right?!

Kyoko: Yes … I guess you can say that … (Kyoko wasn't that tired … she was more concerned about her mother's action .. she was ok today … but after the event she was off … she didn't understand what happened … she wondered if she got some call with bad news or something … so she really wanted to ask)

Makeup artist: I'm almost done … you should go eat lunch and recharge .. ok?

Kyoko: Yes … I'm meeting some of the cast members for lunch soon!

Makeup artist: oh, great ! … then I should hurry and finish, so you can join them soon

Saena sat down in the far corner of the room, … her mind was somewhere else the whole time

10 minutes later, the make-up artist finished

Kyoko: Thank you … I will get going now … (she carefully gets closer to her Mother) and says: Mom, I'm done … should we get going ?

Saena didn't respond to her daughter … she didn't even hear her

Worried, Kyoko calls: Mom?!

Makeup artist: Is everything ok ? …. Are you Ok Mogami-san ? … (she got closer and got a better look … trying to see if she's ok because she didn't respond to either of them)

They both saw that Saena was lost in thought … her expression looked off, she was pale and drained of all emotions … which worried both of them greatly

Kyoko toke her chances and touches her mother's shoulder as she got closer saying: Mom?

Saena snaps out and says: what?

Kyoko: Nothing … I'm done … do you want to go home ?

Saena: Aren't we meeting your co-stars at that place … we should get going since you're done! .. (she gets up and get ready to leave )

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( Back In the Restaurant )

Kioshi and the boys enter the restaurant and they head to the table where his wife and mother are seated

Nanami-obāchan: Here you are, my Precious son !

Kioshi: Hey mom, did you wait for long ?

Nanami-obāchan: No not all, we had a nice short conversation, isn't that right, Anna?

Anna smiled and nodded, while she thinks to herself ( Nice ? … there was nothing nice about our little chat … she acting like an angel in front of him yet again)

Kioshi: Did you order ?

Nanami-obāchan: Not yet .. we were waiting for you! … how was it boys .. did you have fun?

The boys: Yes …. We waited for two hours … but we got what we wanted in the end!

Anna: where did you go … you never told me !

Hiroki: I was going to keep it a secret … but I can't help it … Here! … (he gives his mother a nice gift bag for her birthday)

The boys: Happy Early Birthday Mom !

Anna: Thank you so much …. Can I open it?

Hayato: Go ahead … I hope you like it !

Anna opens her gift and sees that they got her the full set for " Dark moon" so she says: Thank you boys ! … I love it !

Kioshi smiles awkwardly and looks away anxiously

Nanami-obāchan sees her son act weird and asks: you waited two hours for this .. you really are dedicated to make your mother happy … you sure follow your father's example!

Excited, Hiroki says: Mom, open the box … there is more !

Anna opens the set and sees Mio's photo autographed with a personal message, unsure how to react, she looks at her husband questionably and asks: You met Mio.. I mean Kyoko the actress?

Worried what his wife will think, Kioshi says defensively : I didn't ! … only the boys did … I stayed far to the side … since I only accompanied them !

Knowing her son well, Nanami-obāchan questions his sudden action .. there was nothing wrong with him meeting that actress … this was all a present for her, so she thought to herself ( how ungrateful can you be? )

Anna gives them a soft smile and says: Thank you .. that's a great present … I love you all !

Knowing that the subject was sensitive, Kioshi didn't comment .. he just smiled quietly

Nanami-obāchan did notice that Anna was acting strange as well .. she loved Mio, so why wasn't she super excited … it was weird to her … it's like she was hiding something … considering she was sure Anna was one of the biggest fans of Mio, her reaction to the gift was far from normal

Anna put away the gift and says: shall we order?

Kioshi: yeah … I'm starving … all the waiting got me hungry!

Hiroki was a little disappointed, he thought his mother would be over the moon receiving this gift, which made him confused, so he asked: Did you want to meet Mio yourself ? … we should've taken you instead of Dad .. I just wanted to surprise you!

Anna: No … I'm super happy with the gift … I just didn't expect it … I really appreciate your efforts, what a pleasant surprise!

Not buying it, Nanami-obāchan comments: So you didn't want to meet your favorite actress of all time … really ?!

Knowing her mother-in-law, Anna smiles and says: It would have been nice … but I'm more than happy with this … Getting a personalized signature is amazing .. It makes up for being unable to meet Mio!

Kioshi looks away trying to compose himself … He himself didn't know he was going there until they arrived … he was surprised himself … so he looked away and he witnesses the very person they just talked about enter the Restaurant, so he quickly looks away and hides his face using the menu saying: I wonder what I should order?!

Kyoko and her mother enter the restaurant and walk to their group who were waiting for them

Noticing her son's sudden action, Nanami-obāchan looks at the mother-daughter duo, and says: Oh my, isn't that Mio ?!

Anna looks at the duo in surprise, but she didn't look excited, she was more dejected and troubled, although Saena didn't remember her from the hospital .. she did meet her face to face with her husband, so she really didn't want to be noticed by her

Table: Kyoko and Co.

Kyoko and her mother get seated with their group, they spoke with each other, while taking a look at the menu

Ren notices that Kyoko isn't cheerful as she was earlier and tires to cheer her up say: This place has your favorite dish Mogami-san !

Kyoko eyes sparkle in excitement, forgetting the awkward silence between her and her mother moments ago, and says: Hamburger steak with a huge yolk on top ?!

Ren smiles and says: Yes !

Momose comment's: You two know each other very well !

Kijima: well, Ren is an attentive senior to all his juniors, … especially … Kyoko-chan!

Ren looks at him with a warning look not saying anything

Kyoko hears a phone ring and says: Mom, your phone !

Saena doesn't respond, because again, her mind was somewhere else, she was still dejected and unable to get that man's face out of her mind … she was angry and upset but she couldn't express it or show that to her daughter

Kyoko touched her mother shoulder again, and says: Mom, your phone is ringing !

Being touched by Kyoko, for some reason comforted Saena, she looked at Kyoko with relieved look and says: did you say something?

Kyoko: Your phone is ringing … perhaps it's work?!

Saena excuses herself and walks away …. not noticing the Miyasaki couple she walks by them, and stands nearby at an empty area and answers her phone

Table: Miyasaki Family

Both Kioshi and Anna reacted in a suspicious way … seeing Saena come their way freaked them out to some extent … they were able to hear her talk on the phone, and feared she would reveal her identity to Nanami, who knew the name of lawyer, but not how she looked

Saena answers her phone saying: This is Mogami, what is that matter … Yes, … we are together .. everything went well, …. No, why ? ….. Let's not talk about this … ok … I see, … I think we should go with your plan … no … I don't have any … now ? … that isn't possible … we are having lunch with her friends … I can meet you later today .. No, I will come alone .. because, I don't want to worry her …. She's already on her guard … I know … I will figure it out on my own .. ok, then … I will call you when I'm on my way … ok, take care until then .. ( Hangs up )

Saena still standing there starts typing and texting someone, not returning to her table yet

Kioshi makes sure his face isn't seen by her, he kept trying to position himself in a way that will prevent Saena from seeing him on her way back to her table

Nanami-obāchan remembers that her son mentioned someone who had a similar name, so she wonders to herself ( Mogami? …. Was it that lawyer he talked about yesterday … wait .. was it Megumi or Mogami?)

Anna felt a little anxious, but she did her best not to bring attention to herself … she knew her mother-in-law might catch on if she acted suspicious

Trying to ease the tension in the surrounding atmosphere, Kioshi helps his boys choose something off the menu as the waiter comes to take their orders

While his mother was talking to the waiter, Kioshi peeks at Kyoko and notices she was looking their way … but she was looking at her mother with a concerned look on her face

Saena sighs heavily and slumps herself on the wall behind her, she didn't know what to do anymore … seeing that man again ruined her mood, especially since he came so close to her daughter … she couldn't control her emotions, so she stayed there spacing out

Table: Kyoko and Co.

As they wait for the waiter to come, they had interesting conversations about their next jobs

Ren however felt out of it, he noticed that Kyoko was a little off, she looked concerned about her mother, as she waited for her return … he did notice however that Saena wasn't particularly cold to Kyoko, she even looked at peace when Kyoko Touched her … which was opposite in the past … as young Kyoko told him that her mother's doesn't even allow her to touch her since she was somehow cursed

Yashiro caught up to it too, he noticed Kyoko wasn't as active in the conversation, and everyone on the table were soon to catch on, so he thought he should try to distract her, but before he could, someone talked

Speaking loudly, Kijima asked : Kyoko-chan … I was wondering something … Your mother isn't married ?

Everyone on that table turn their heads towards him while staring daggers, he sounded rude and he was speaking about a topic he had no business speaking about

Kyoko: …

Although he knew others were judging him, he continued: Seeing how Gorgeous your mother is, I wonder how your father looked … since you are … sorry to say this … but you as Kyoko are so plain …. Yet when make-up is applied, you transform Magically !

Ren was stunned with how Kijima can be so careless, while Yashiro looked like he was about to pull his hair out in madness … this man can't even control himself and went on to ask things he shouldn't even be concerned with

Momose did notice that Ren and Yashiro were very uncomfortable … while she did know that Kijima was out of line, Ren's reaction made her aware that the topic about Kyoko's father was a Taboo subject

Trying not to sound offended, Kyoko answered: I Don't have one … so I don't know !

Kijima: you don't …. I feel bad for you … naturally … A Dad is the most important parent in a girl's life … he is always the protector and you always hear things like .. Daddy's little girl !

Kyoko felt clueless, she didn't have one so she wouldn't know, so she said: well, I don't really mind not having one, … since men can't be trusted !

Offended, Kijima acted dramatic saying : you don't trust us?! …. How could you …. I always thought you were an interesting person … but now I'm truly hurt !

Kyoko corrected herself because she felt like what she said might have offended Ren and Yashiro and said : Not all men can be trusted … I didn't mean you … or Tsuraga-san & Yashiro-san … Sorry I misspoke !

Staying on the topic, Kijima went on saying : I see, but I guess you do mistrust men, which is why you rejected me !

Momose interjected saying: You asked her out?!

Kijima: Yes, at the party .. But even after paying for the whole make over … she still rejected me

Embarrassed, Kyoko looked down without commenting on the subject

Momose: I think Kyoko is too pure to go out with a play-boy like you ! … besides, I think she is better suited with someone else …. ( looking at Ren for a few seconds, trying to get the message across )

Ren looked at her and smiled letting her know that he is thankful to her … he respected her and was happy she is supportive of a possible relationship between himself and Kyoko

Saena at this point found her strength and returned to the table … soon after they ordered their food

Kyoko ordered her favorite dish of all time, Saena ordered the same since she had no time to look over the menu … Ren also ordered the same dish, because he personally liked it as well. The others ordered different dishes and waited for their food to come

Table: Miyasaki Family

At this table, the three boys ordered a hamburger steak as well, since they saw it an anime and they always wanted to try it

The adults got themselves some seafood dishes and enjoyed them greatly

Table: Kyoko and Co.

Kyoko was enjoying her food so much, that everyone on the table found her cute, she was almost a grown women, but she enjoyed her food like she always did in the past, it was her favorite after all

Ren smiled fondly, remembering some of his childhood moments with her …. That smile didn't go unnoticed by Yashiro or Momose, who are now two of the biggest supporters of Ren and Kyoko being a couple

Saena ate her food quietly, and trying to talk herself into calming down, the last thing she wanted was to hurt Kyoko

Kijima started talking again and said: I can totally see a Fairy here!

Kyoko sprung up hearing that and she looked around with huge excited eyes saying: where ?! … where is it ? …. where is the Fairy ?!

Ren looked at her and he almost burst out laughing … although he knew she still believed they existed, her reaction was hilarious …. He pinched himself so hard in order to hold himself

Saena looked at Kyoko with a complicated expression, she couldn't understand why she still believed in such creature … she was 17 … she looked away trying to stop herself from laughing .. after all Kyoko's reaction was very funny … after she managed to stop herself .. she looked at Ren with a judgmental look that gave him the vibe that she was thinking (It's probably your fault she still believed they exist)

Table: Miyasaki Family

Kioshi managed to sneak a few looks at the table where kyoko's is sitting, because almost everyone in the place looked at them .. they were stars, yet they sat in there eating like normal people

When Kyoko stood up looking for the fairy, the whole place burst out laughing … including Kioshi and his family … it was bizarre that a teenager her age would still believe in such creatures

That made his mother however judge her negatively … saying it's stupid a girl her age got excited for something like that .. however his wife's reaction was the opposite, she thought it was cute … she should believe whatever she wants as long as it makes her happy

The boys found it funny, but nice … it made them feel like they can relate to her .. since they also liked things like that … not really fairies .. but they did believe in magic and dragon, which they thought is close enough !

Table: Kyoko and Co.

Upset, Kyoko says: I don't see one! … you lied!

Kijima: I was talking about you ! …. You're the fairy!

Shocked, but pleased, Kyoko asked cheerfully : So are you saying I'm Subhuman ?!

Hearing that, Ren had a tough time composing himself … people would usually find it insulting being called subhuman, but Kyoko was so excited and she asked so cheerfully it was so painful to not laugh

Surprisingly Momose agreed and she even added: I think Tsuraga-san is also one !

Confused, Saena asked: Does everyone here believe in Fairies ?

Momose answered: We don't mean real fairies … we mean Showbiz fairies … it refers to the actors who can transform into any character they play … its very rare … but Tsuraga-san and Kyoko can do it perfectly !

Saena looked at Ren for a second and whispered to herself : So you're a fairy after all !

Kyoko: Come to think Amamiya-san mentioned a fairy and it turn out to be Tsuraga-san!

Ren looked at her worried, a part of him didn't want her to figure it out on her own, he wanted to tell her himself about the whole thing in the best way possible .. when he gets the chance

They continued eating food and enjoyed a fun conversation … which helped ease Saena's stress and made her forget herself in the moment … for the first time, she enjoyed being out with her daughter and laughing with her friends

Table: Miyasaki Family

As they finished their meal before the other table ( kyoko's table ), Kioshi made it clear he wanted to leave as soon as they were done … and they did, once he paid the bill, they left right away … Kioshi was relieved since he wasn't spotted be Saena

His kids were a little confused by their father's actions, but they went along with it not knowing what was really going on

But his mother was even more suspicious, so she planned to get answers as soon as she can!

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(That night - In the Grand-Jewel Hotel )

After putting the kids to bed, Anna joined her husband back in the room, but before she can discuss anything, her mother-in-law made a surprise visit, to talk about what she was suspicious about all afternoon

However, not all the boys were asleep, Hiroki the oldest wasn't tired, and he was really concerned about his mother, fearing his grandmother said something mean which made her not so excited about her gift … so he went into their room without being noticed … he overheard the whole conversation which shocked him to his core

Nanami-obāchan: What's up with you two … what the hell are you hiding?!

Kioshi: What are you taking about mom?

Nanami-obāchan: I'm not stupid … I can tell your acting off … not normal … unusual .. don't think you can fool me … I noticed many things, don't make me mention them all!

Kioshi: Mom, let's just enjoy this vacation, ok? …. Let's not talk about useless things!

Nanami-obāchan: Useless things? … are you sure I'm talking nonsense? … I'm your mother and I know you like I know the back of my hand!

Kioshi gulped knowing he can't fool his mother, he said: I will tell you once I can confirm it, ok?

Nanami-obāchan : Confirm what?

Kioshi: I don't want to talk about it until I'm sure … so please let it go for now, ok?

Nanami-obāchan: That's Not happening … I demand to know what is going on .. what's your little secret? …. Do you know Anna?!

Anna looked away refusing to speak … she didn't want to be involved … she feared this women and what she could do

Going against his original decision, Kioshi confesses: That lawyer was in the Restaurant … the one I met over a week ago … Ok?

Still suspicious, Nanami-obāchan thinks to herself ( is it that Megumi women .. no .. it was Mogami … that women on the phone .. the mother of that fatherless actress .. wait what?! )

shocked by the conclusion she reached, Nanami asks: Were you intimate with that women?!

Anna thought to herself ( she figured it out? … that fast?! )

Not wanting to admit it, Kioshi just looked away, which technically made it look like he gave himself away .. not denying was the same as confirming!

Nanami-obāchan: What the hell were you thinking ?! … Being intimate with a mere lawyer?

Bothered, Anna defended: She is a respected lawyer! … why are you looking down at her?!

Nanami-obāchan: Who cares about that women … she's a loose lawyer who doesn't even deserve to be called one … how can she seduce me son … that whore!

Shocked by that, Anna looks at her husband … hoping her well speak up

Fearful, Kioshi just nodded … he didn't want to refute his mother, no matter what she said, right or wrong … he just let her say what's on her mind

Disappointed, Anna says: You can't say that …. You don't even know her to judge her like that!

Nanami-obāchan: Why are you so defensive of her?

Anna: Because Kioshi did her wrong and you know it … you took advantage of her and took the files … you don't know if she suffered or not .. but you only assume he's innocent ! .. you're a women too, can't you at least consider the other sides feelings?!

Nanami-obāchan: That's very bold of you to say .. we are talking about my dear son here, he is the apple of my eye, nothing he does is wrong … so No ! … I could care less about other women when the matter comes to my own son, and you know that !

Anna: I frankly dislike it when people talk trash about others behind their back … Seeing that women's expression made me realize that she was really hurt .. you never know .. he could have ruined her life!

Worried about his wife, Kioshi tried to calm both sides down saying: let's stop this .. it's late !

Nanami-obāchan: Shut up Anna … I don't care about your opinion … Kioshi … you didn't answer me! …. Did that loose whore seduce you ?

Kioshi: No Mom … I was the one who made the moves … and yes we were intimate .. I was able to gain her trust by treating her like a boyfriend should … so it was normal we did it!

Nanami-obāchan demanded : Tell me you used protection !

Upset that her husband didn't even stand by her side, and ignored everything they talked about the week before, Anna answered sharply while staring at him: He obviously didn't !

Kioshi gulped again and said in his defense: I didn't think anything of it, she never protested wanting to use protection .. it never crossed my mind!

Furious, Anna said : You coward ! … Don't blame the women! … you must take responsibility of your own actions!

Ashamed, Kioshi knew his wife had a point, he was the one who initiated all the moves, and although Saena wasn't unwilling, he just enjoyed himself while he was at it … he did feel bad that everything his wife said last week was discarded because when it comes to his mom, he usually only listens and follows

Although she was ready to defend her son against his own wife, she was curious about one thing, so Nanami-obāchan asked: So that fatherless actress is your daughter?

Kioshi: I don't know … I'm not sure !

Nanami-obāchan: why didn't you ask her when you met ?!

Kioshi: I did ask about her daughter, but she shut me up, saying her private life is none of my business, so I couldn't ask any further!

Nanami-obāchan: You should've said something when I came … I could have confronted her in the restaurant … what a waste of a chance .. She was right there .. you should've approached her and asked her straight to her face, " Is this my child" … is it that hard ?!

Anna: He can't do that! … Do you want him to make a scene ?

Nanami-obāchan : I honestly don't care if it causes a scene or not … If that child is my granddaughter, then we have every right to know !

Supporting his mother, Kioshi agreed saying: I highly suspect she's mine .. so I do think she should've said something at least … I know she doesn't want to have anything to do with me, but if that girl is my daughter, I want to be a father to her !

Upset, Anna: Wow … last week you told me you wanted nothing to do with her, hoping she's not yours, but when your mother says something your just right on board, you're seriously a hypocrite !

Defending himself, Kioshi argues: You pointed it out to me to begin with … besides all the evidence till now points out that she's mine … so why can't I finally admit it … I can't deny it no more ! … she's 17 … and the only man her mother was around at that time was me … so realistically she's mine!

Feeling that her husband was turning against her, Anna argues back: You said you won't admit until your 100% sure … as in when she confirms it !

Kioshi: Then I will go and confirm it !

Nanami-obāchan: You're not going without me … I need to meet that women and let her know who is the boss here!

Kioshi: I can handle it on my own mom!

Nanami-obāchan: Nope … all three of us are going to meet her and find out the truth!

Anna: I won't go! … don't drag me into this!

Nanami-obāchan: You will come … so you can hear it straight from that women's mouth … in the end, you will take responsibility for her anyway!

Shocked and confused, Anna asks: What do you mean by that ?

Nanami-obāchan: If she's Kioshi's daughter .. then you the failure of a women ….

Stunned by his mother's straight forward insult Kioshi interrupts her saying : My wife is a fine women, you might disagree on many things, but she's not a failure

Nanami-obāchan: She failed to give me a granddaughter … letting another women do it for her .. having not one but 3 miscarriage … she's faulty !

Offended, Anna looks away and tries to hold herself from crying

Kioshi didn't defend his wife this time, he knew it was useless .. He decided to make it up to her when his mother leaves them alone

Nanami-obāchan: When it's confirmed if Kyoko the actress is my granddaughter … you will become her step-mother and I expect you to treat her well !

Frustrated, Anna argues: why should I, she has her own life .. and she has a mother that is raising her well! … I'm not needed!

Nanami-obāchan: So are you saying that my son should leave you for that women and she should raise your boys for you?

Enraged, Anna loses it, so she shouts: why are you saying that ?

Kioshi: Anna calm down!

Nanami-obāchan: Why I say that, you ask? … it's either you or her! … I don't want my grandchildren to be scattered around the world … they will all be raised around me! … and if she is really Kioshi's … we already missed 17 years of her life … we deserve to take her away from her greedy mother!

Anna was astonished, she believed that her mother-in-law completely lost it … so she storms out of the living room and slams the bedroom door, locks it and cries !

Kioshi: Mom … you took it too far!

Nanami-obāchan: Nonsense ! .. she's just overreacting … she act's righteous but she's awful and rude to me … didn't you see how she slammed that door?!

Kioshi imagined he would sleep on the couch tonight … Anna looked really upset .. he knew both women had their differences .. and both of them had right points … but he couldn't help but take his mother's side, since she was the one who raised him that way

Nanami-obāchan: Tell her to calm down … we will talk tomorrow about how to meet that women to confirm and then go from there … Good night !

Kioshi: Good night mom!

Tired Nanami leaves her son's room and heads to bed

Kioshi knocks on the door and say: Honey … open the door … can I talk to you?

Not wanting to see him, Anna ignored him … she opened the door threw a pair of pajamas and closed the door shut … suggesting that he will be sleeping on the couch tonight

Hiroki was utterly shocked learning that his father might have a daughter with someone other than his mother … he also learned his mother had another miscarriage

He was stunned to know that the actress he met today may be his half-sister, unsure how to feel about it, he decided to think about it later

He was angry that his grandmother treated his mother so badly … He decided to talk to his mother tomorrow and comfort her .. and considered treating his father and his grandmother as his potential enemies !

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Author notes:

Chapter 7 ends here !

What did you think of the meeting with Shotaro .. What about Nanami, what do you think of her as a mother-in-law ? and did Anna do the right thing?

Comedy and Drama … more to come … hopefully you found this chapter a little funny.

Thank you all for reading this chapter and thank you for your support

Reviews are much appreciated

Until next time ! Jane !