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
Chapter 10: Goals
(Takarada's office)
Saena: Thank you … I will take everything you said into consideration
Takarada: Change doesn't happen over-night … so don't stress about it too much … I really think you're going towards the right direction … and I will always be here if you need any help!
Saena bows to him earnestly and says: Thank you for your help tonight!
Takarada: No problem … your always welcome
Saena: I will keep you updates on the issue of her father
Takarada: I would appreciate that … this is all for Kyoko's sake
Saena: well then … I will take my leave now
Takarada: Alright !
At the end of the conversation, Ruto came in and said: Sir, Wood's san is here to see you!
Takarada: she's back? …. Let her in!
Jelly Woods comes in as soon as Ruto allows her to, saying : Darling ! …. I'm back!
Takarada: Ten …. I didn't know you were here!
Jelly Woods: I was here to meet a friend and a client … but, I wouldn't forget to pay you a visit!
Takarada: A client? …. Who is it?
Jelly Woods: I told you, a friend of mine … you know me, I can't turn down a chance to help a friend out, right?!
Takarada: I see!
Jelly Woods notices a women standing behind Takarada, and misunderstands the situation, so she looks a bit sad and jealous, so she say: Who is this?!
Takarada: You Mean Mogami-san?
Confused, Jelly Woods asks: Mogami-san?
Takarada: This is Kyoko's mother … Mogami Saena-san
Jelly Woods: Kyoko-chan's mother? …. Oh …. Nice to meet you … My name is Jelly Woods, I'm a professional make-up artist … It's been a great honor to work with Kyoko-chan!
Saena: Nice to meet you too!
Takarada: She is responsible for taking care of the Heel siblings!
Saena: I see … Thank you for taking care of my daughter!
Jelly Woods: I've got to say, I see where Kyoko got her Beauty .. your Gorgeous Mogami-san!
Saena smiled awkwardly and nodded without saying anything
Jelly Woods: Kyoko-chan is always super polite and nice, you're lucky to have such a great daughter!
Saena smiles and nodes again
Takarada: Take care Mogami-san …. We will stay in contact !
Jelly Woods: Why don't we have dinner together?
Saena: I don't want to impose … please Enjoy your dinner together!
Takarada: Look at the time … it sure is dinner time … Mogami-san …. Please allow me to invite you to dinner with us !
Saena: you really don't have to !
Jelly Woods: Come one …. Let's break the ice and have a nice meal … Kyoko-chan is probably working right now … so rather than eating alone, join us ,.. in the end … food tastes best when we eat together … right, darling ?
Takarada: Of Course!
Although reluctant, Saena agrees and joins them to a nice dinner in a restaurant close by
(At the Restaurant – Kyoko & Kuon)
Kyoko and Kuon enter the Restaurant, and the waiter takes them to the upstairs lounge and ask them to wait while their table is being set up
**( Kyoko and Ren are talking in English … so they can talk comfortably in public .. a deal they made in the car before entering the restaurant)
Kyoko: say … isn't this place a little too fancy?
Kuon: is it … you don't like it?
Kyoko: it's not like that … It just looks a little ….. ( she whispers) saying: Expensive!
Kuon: I'm sorry … I just thought the food here was great and I wanted you to try it … if your uncomfortable, we can go somewhere else!
Nervous, Kyoko: No, no … we troubled them already, if we leave now … wouldn't we be considered rude?
Kuon laughs, then he smiles saying: Don't worry about the price … I will take care of it .. I just want you to enjoy the food!
Kyoko: I will take your word for it … since you, who rarely eats, enjoyed the food so much, I might as well try it!
Kuon smiles and nodes … while thinking ( she's calmer than I expected … I wonder what this means?)
Koga sees an opportunity and interrupts them saying: Aren't you Mogami-san?
Surprised to see him, Kyoko stands up and bows down automatically
Kuon looks at Koga and smiles respectfully
Kyoko: What are you doing here Koga-san?
Koga: Sometimes I really question your sanity … What do people do in a restaurant, I wonder?
Kyoko: Sorry … I didn't mean that … I just didn't expect you to be here …
Angry, Kuon speaks up saying with a sharp tone: Listen here …. I won't allow you to speak to Kyoko in this manner … I don't know who you are or how you know her, … but I think you should always treat people with respect, not insult them from the get go … aren't Japanese people known to be modest and respectful ?
Koga: Is he a friend? … I didn't know your familiar with foreigners like him!
Lost, Kyoko was confused on how to respond … Sure Kuon is an American .. but he's part Japanese … however, even Koga views him as a foreigner right away
Kuon: I'm her friend … do you have a problem with that?
Koga: You can say that … I have a problem with your attuited, you see… you seem overprotective of her … like a boyfriend maybe?
Kyoko blushes and looks away to hide her face as much as possible .. she didn't know how to respond at all
Kuon: Can't friends be overprotective of each other … especially when someone like you is insulting them just for asking a genuine question?!
Koga: let me put it simply for you … I don't think males and females can be friends when one of them is as overprotective as you are … I can see that there is more to it then it appears!
Flustered, Kyoko decided to deny it, since she hasn't responded to his feelings yet: Their isn't … we are just friends!
Kuon was a little disappointed by that response … but he knew better, he just poured his whole life and feeling on her, she needed time to process it … so he still held on to the hope she will respond to him positively when she's ready … given how she's flustered and shy
Koga: I see … well … I'm just surprised to see the modest Kyoko with a foreigner like you!
Kyoko: well ….
Koga: But … what I find more surprising that your out with a guy … when your obviously in love with another!
Flustered, Kyoko responds: What are you talking about?
Kuon thinks to himself while looking at her with a stunned look ( She's in love with someone ? … and this jerk knows?)
Koga: I'm aware that you have special feelings towards Tsuraga Ren .. I'm pretty sure your blindly in love with him .. you said so … that's why I am willing to bully you until you see the truth … that I, Koga Hiromune, is the most attractive guy in the whole world .. and that I should be number 1!
Extremely flustered, Kyoko counters saying: I never said that !
Kuon was stunned by Koga's declaration … he seemed awfully stuck up .. but for him to mention Ren as Kyoko's love interest intrigued him more
Koga: you didn't say it in words … but your actions speak louder than words!
Kyoko: I said I respected Tsuraga-san more than anyone … because he is the greatest actor of all time, but …. I never mentioned anything about feelings!
Koga smiles slyly and says: However, …. You never denied it either!
Trying to salvage the situation, Kyoko: I told you that … I … Respect … him
Koga: I pretty sure you said that " I like him" is putting it extremely lightly … you couldn't deny your feeling for him .. you never told me how exactly you feel about him … but in the end … Me and You will never ever get along … because You choose that guy over me!
Kuon wasn't sure how to react, however, he couldn't hide his satisfaction from hearing she didn't completely deny that she may have feeling for him … his hope for a relationship was elevated, but he promised himself that he will give her all the time she needs and wont pressure her for an answer
Koga thought to himself ( why is this guy happy? )
After composing himself, Kuon speaks up saying: So your saying that you going to bully her because she respects someone … you're really something else … what did that guy do to you, so you can bully someone else because you dislike him? …. You should just respect her and her opinions … forcing people to like you will only make you look bad!
Koga: She never said she didn't want to be bullied either … she Won against Morizumi-san … so it made it look like she really wants me to bully her more … it was her choice!
Kuon: If you dare to hurt Kyoko, I will not stand still … No one chooses to be bullied … you can't blame her for your awful actions … she did what she had to do to win a role … your opinion of the guy she respect doesn't even matter!
Koga: You know awfully a lot about this matter … Did you tell him about everything?
Kyoko: No …..
Darkness surrounded, Kuon as he said sternly : You volunteered the information … I can gasp the rest without much thinking!
The waiter tried to approach them to tell them their table is ready, but the Dark atmosphere caused him to stand in the back in fear
Koga felt the darkness from Kuon .. so he responded: Whatever … I really don't care … I always thought you were interesting … until I learned you respected that guy … in the end … I hope Tsuraga-san bullies you, just like last time … I'm sure he won't be happy when he learns you're going out with a guy friend of yours, given how much he cares about you in a special way
Confused, Kuon asks: just like last time?
Koga looks at Kyoko and says: Didn't he bully you ? …. You came to set, looking so upset, and just burst out crying out of sudden ruining my relaxing time!
Kyoko: I told you it wasn't the case!
Kuon makes a mental note to ask her about it later
Koga: Well, I heard from people I know in the industry that Tsuraga-kun also values you deeply, given he visited you in the hospital on a daily basis … and although I don't know that guy personally … As a man, I can tell that he cares for you … so if I were him, I would be super upset to see you with a guy friend, moreover a foreigner … he looks like a playboy to me! … so I'm sure he will bully you , if he learns about this … and in this industry … information travels fast, so …. Be careful, ok?
Kyoko looks at him and asks: Are you hinting that you will make sure he learns about this?
Koga smiles slyly and says: Who knows,? … But … there is nothing more fun than to see the guy you respect so highly bully you … I would totally pay to see that! … that's my ultimate goal!
Kuon: You seem quite sure that guy will bully her for this! … but ... What makes you think that he isn't aware of this to begin with?
Annoyed, Koga looks at Kyoko and says: You're really no Fun! … Enjoy your dinner … I'm leaving !
Still angry … Kuon firmly says: Before you go … let me warn you one more time … if you mess around with her, I will not stand by and watch … I will make sure your full of regret by the end of …..
Kyoko realizes that he is getting really mad, so she drags Kuon away before he finishes his threat and whispers: what are you doing … why are you confronting him like that? … we are working together, so I would rather you not say anything at all … he will surely hold this on me when he sees me on set!
Kuon: sorry … I got carried away … but I'm not ok with anyone insulting you like that … I said it once and I will say it again! … I don't want to cause you trouble, but I want to protect you … I'm not sure how to do that!
Kyoko: I am grateful … but let's leave it here … I will go apologize and tell him not to mind that last thing you said, ok ?
Kuon: No … I will go!
Kyoko: But !
Pointing at where she is standing, Kuon says: stay here!
Kuon goes after Koga and they speak for around a minute, then he returns and says: you don't have to worry about It anymore … ok?
Kyoko nodes to him while wonder ( I wonder what he said … Koga surely looked nervous, although he did smile … I won't know until I see him on set, soon )
The waiter approaches them and says: your table is ready … follow me please!
They get seated in a private table and the waiter leaves after giving the menu, letting them know he will return momentarily as they check the menu
A moment of silence goes by
Breaking the silence, Kuon says: I apologized … and I made sure he will leave you alone!
Kyoko: I didn't ask … I am too nervous to know what you said … so let's just not talk about it
Kuon: don't worry about it ... I assure you that I didn't go overboard … I'm not the same Kuon I was 6 years ago!
Kyoko: I'm not worried About that per say …what if he talks about this … I mean … I know he hates me, but I'm not worried about that … I'm worried about you Kuon!
Kuon: don't worry … I know the risk I took coming out like this … and it's all worth it … because I don't have to be a fake persona, while we enjoy a nice dinner together
Kyoko: it's so odd talking About Tsuraga-san … when you … you know …
Kuon smiles and says: your right … I talked about him like he was a complete stranger, didn't I!
Kyoko: I do understand that you look foreigner to people, but why can't people see your Japanese too, I mean …. You can speak Japanese and all
Kuon: Speaking a language doesn't really make you a citizen, many people nowadays find Japan interesting for its history, culture and Anime industry… so many people learn the language … so people won't assume I'm Japanese because I can speak the language … To Japanese people I look like a foreigner and to American .. I look like a mixed monster … I can never win
Kyoko: You're not a monster … I find it really cool that your mixed … I, myself, am purely Japanese, nothing special … but I guess I'm grateful I am a part of this country!
Kuon: I have a question!
Kyoko: Go ahead!
Kuon: Since you lived in Kyoto most of your life, do you consider yourself from the capital .. well, my father once told me that Kyoto was the old capital and he valued Kyoto over Tokyo!
Kyoko: Hmm, I'm not sure … I do consider myself from Kyoto, and sure … Kyoto will always have a special place in my heart … But looking at it now, I think Kyoto is more of the Japanese culture capital, while Tokyo is the modern capital … I love them both equally!
Kuon: fair enough … I have to say the same then … I valued Kyoto because I met you there … now that we are here in Tokyo together, I value Tokyo just as much!
Kyoko: Did you ever think of visiting Kyoto again?
Kuon: partly yes, … but because of my past, I didn't think I had a right to meet you … and I thought you may have already forgotten about me since it's been so long .. but clearly you didn't, which is why I'm grateful we met again!
Kyoko: not on the best terms … but, I'm happy were past that!
Kuon: Say … I have a different question!
Kyoko: you don't have to be polite about it … just ask, I don't mind answering your questions!
Kuon: when did I bully and made you cry? … the incident that guy just mentioned!
Kyoko: I already said I didn't cry because of you … I was just frustrated with myself at that time!
Kuon: about?
Kyoko: well, it was about that time you confronted me about you know … that guy … and that kiss .. no, more like lip touching moment .. that sounded worse, didn't it?
Kuon: So you were frustrated that you defended him insisted of explaining what happened?
Kyoko: something like that .. I thought that you, like my mother, thought that me and that guy had such a relationship when we lived together in Tokyo … and I only made it worse!
Kuon thought to himself ( she was worried about that? … doesn't that mean she cares about my opinion of her that much … this is bad! … at this point I will be convinced she likes me without her confirming it … I can't go that route … I must wait for her answer)
Kuon: Your mother thought you and that guy had such relationship?
Kyoko: Yayoi-san … Shotaro's mother … she made it sound like me and that guy eloped together … so my mother thought our relationship was of that nature … which is completely wrong … and I glad she's aware of that now!
Kuon: So you spoke about those things with your mother, since now you live together?
Kyoko: Not really … that was all in the first meeting in April … she was relieved it wasn't the case, because I didn't end up in the same situation she had to deal with.
Kuon: So it's safe to assume that your father is someone like Shotaro ?
Kyoko: First … let's not call him father, because he is anything but that … besides, I think he's way worse, given how much pain my mother had to deal with … especially since I was the result of such a relationship
Kuon: so your saying that her initial rejection of you was because you're his daughter, a man she hated so much?
Kyoko: I really don't know if I am allowed to go into detail about this, but I know she didn't hate him when she spoke of him at our meeting … she mainly blamed herself for it all … choosing love over her career … I somehow understand that point … but I know the pain I've gone through was nowhere near hers … that's why I feel like I can forgive her for how she treated me in the past
Kuon: that sounds odd to me, because her coworker made it clear that the mention of that man is like a landmine, not for her only … but you as well!
Kyoko: that's true … he also told me the same thing … I think the whole situation is a landmine topic … not the guy himself though … or at least that's what I think
Kuon: come to think, you mentioned you knew his name, but then you refuted that statement
Kyoko: ah, my mother told me the name he went by at the time, but according to her, it's possible a fake … as I was told there was no records of a person with that name
Kuon: oh … that makes sense then … not knowing his real name that is
Kyoko: I'm actually worried that he showed up … my mother was acting weird lately … but told me it's an adult matter … for some reason … I feel like it's about that person
Kuon: why suddenly?
Kyoko: Do you remember that night … when you came and I cried … that statement that she said wasn't mainly about me … it's was more about sending a message to that person
Kuon: Was she trying to hint that she has nothing tying her to him, although you exist ! ... besides, why suddenly, it's not like he appeared, right?
Kyoko: she saw someone who looked like him and she feared he would come meet her, so she said that nationally … besides I understand that by law she can't really disown, because she's wasn't completely happy I ran away with that guy .. so I get it, ... and I'm totally ok with it now
Kuon: I understand, but I disagree with her method … I'm just glad that you two are on better terms now!
The waiter knocks on the door, comes in, takes their order and leaves
Kuon thinks to himself ( she's not holding back like she usually does with me as Ren, … she's being open and completely honest, does that mean she's more comfortable with me as Kuon?)
Kyoko: say, Corn …. I mean … Kuon
Kuon: you can call me either … I don't mind
Kyoko: ok … well, … I have a question
Kuon: go ahead, ask away!
Kyoko: Don't you want to go back to your parents?
Kuon: I think I'm old enough to live on my own … I'm an adult after all … besides, many kids move out of their homes at age 18 in America … so it's normal for me to be living apart from them now … I do want to see them soon, but I don't think I would move back in with them
Kyoko: I see … but why at age 18?
Kuon: that's because they are considered adults, besides, most of them go away for collage at that age, they move in dorms and study … away from family and distraction.
Kyoko: So the movies I saw aren't too far off?
Kuon: I'm not sure what movie … but movies usually portray the American life style, they exaggerate a lot … but the concept is there … and it's mostly true, at least to some people, it can even be considered accurate
Kyoko: I see now .. Although Guam is a part of America … I didn't feel like I was in a foreign country … for some reason
Kuon: that's because there are a lot of Japanese people there, I would assume … Sure Guam is an American Territory, but the people still have their own way, and the people who live closer are the most frequent visitors, so I don't blame you … it will feel different once you go to the main land … it's completely opposite to a small island like Guam
Kyoko: Your father invited me to come visit anytime … maybe I should pay him a visit soon
Kuon: if you're going, then I'm coming too!
Kyoko smiles and nodes happily, then she says: Great Idea!
Kuon: Double Kuon visiting their father, am I right?
Kyoko laughs and says: that's funny! … maybe I should go there as young Kuon … he will be surprised, don't you think!
Kuon: He would be seeing double … I only worry my mother would faint from such scene
Kyoko: I am quite intrigued to know how she looks, I wonder if I should look her up!
Kuon: I think it's better if you go see her with your own eyes, nothing on the internet can capture her real beauty
Kyoko: So the model you mentioned to be the most beautiful in the world is your mother … I can't wait to meet her … I'm so excited !
Kuon: I'm sure you two will get along !
The waiter comes in and brings in the food, he serves them the food and leaves
Kyoko takes a bite and her eyes sparkle from how good it tastes, so she says: This is quite delicious !
Kuon smiles and says: I'm glad you like it!
After they finished their meal, the waiter comes in and asks them if you would like dessert, so they decided to order one and share it … they waiter leaves and comes back with their dessert a few minutes later … he serves it to them and leaves them to get the bill
Kyoko: this looks appetizing!
Kuon: go ahead, dig in!
Kyoko: I don't want to ruin it … it's look too good to eat!
Kuon: If you wait long enough, the ice cream will melt all over it
Kyoko: Fine … ( she takes a bite ) and her eyes sparkle even more … it was really yummy
Kuon: I can tell that you're enjoying it!
Kyoko: you should try it … I won't eat this alone!
Kuon: Alright … ( he takes a bite) and says: this is tasty … I'm not sure if it's the dessert itself, or because we're sharing it!
Blushing, Kyoko say's: It's the dessert for sure … the chef here is an expert for sure!
Kuon: if you say so!
Kuon pays the bill and they leave together … they enter the car and get ready to leave
Kyoko: Thank you Kuon … I really enjoyed this!
Kuon: I'm glad you did … I feel a lot better that I told you the truth about everything!
Kyoko looks down and tries to hide her blushing, she responds: I'm glad you trusted me with this … I promise I will keep this a secret!
Kuon: Let's go … its around 10:30 right now … we can make it back on time
Kyoko nodes in agreement and then she turns on the radio
Kuon smiles happily … they were getting along pretty well, and Kyoko didn't have her guard up around him anymore … he felt that his decision to tell her everything was the best decision he ever made
Kyoko sang to the songs she knew and was very comfortable sitting next to her childhood friend corn … everything was still too real, but she was living in the moment … she was looking forward to their relationship going forward
(Saena's Apartment complex)
At 11:20, they reached Kyoko's new residence … He parked the car in the guest parking area and opened the door for her like a gentleman
Kyoko: Thank you Kuon, … I really enjoyed spending time with you tonight!
Kuon: It's a shame I can't stay like this for much longer!
Kyoko smiles and nodes in agreement
Kuon: don't worry, we will meet like this again!
Kyoko nodes again
Kuon: I will see you tomorrow … Take care!
Kyoko: See you tomorrow …. ( she walks to entrance of the building in the parking lot … she waves good bye and heads towards her the apartment
Saena parked in her designated parking spot after returning from dinner with Takarada, and Jelly woods
As she walks towards the building's parking lot entrance, she sees a blond guy standing with her daughter, Kyoko, who then walks away and waves and goes in … she looks at the time and then walks towards the guy then stops as he turns around and their eyes meet
Kuon: Mogami-san …. ( he walks closer and bows as a greeting)
Saena: So you're Hizuri Kuon … a blonde …. With colored eyes?
Kuon smile awkwardly and says: yeah ….
Saena: So I can assume you told her everything tonight?
Kuon: Yes … I managed … she was very understanding … Thank you for your encouragement
Saena nodes to him and then asks: I assume you're going meeting that women, … Jelly woods?
Kuon: how did you know?
Saena: She said she was going to meet a client, … seeing how she knew about the Heel siblings, and that her job was to take care of both of you … I can assume it's her who you depend on, am I wrong?
Kuon: No … that's right … she doesn't know the details, but she knows that this is my real appearance and she helps whenever I need to travel and such … but I didn't know you knew her personally?
Saena: I met her today at the president's office!
Kuon: I see, so does the president know she's coming to meet me?
Saena: No … she never mentioned you by name, but since she seems to be aware of the heel siblings and very close to Takarada-san … I made such assumption … that she is trusted enough to be responsible for you … given your current appearance
Kuon: your right …. Thank you for letting me know
Looking away, Saena says: I'm not saying you look bad or anything … I'm just not familiar with this!
Kuon: I understand … it is weird isn't it?
Saena: You look fine … it's not weird … just unusual … it will take time getting used to it, especially since you live with a different appearance normally
Kuon smiles awkwardly and says: I'm glad you think so
Saena: well then … you shouldn't keep her waiting …. Take care!
Kuon bows to her and says: Have a great rest of your night
Saena nodes to him and leaves heading home
She enters her apartment and doesn't see Kyoko anywhere, so she heads to the bedroom where she sees Kyoko fidgeting around the room, and her face was beet red
Kyoko was walking in circles around the room, her mind was going a thousand miles an hour. After knowing the truth, she did her best to stay calm, especially around him, but now that she's alone, she was freaking out, particularly about the fact that he likes her, of all women … it was her!
She was overjoyed by that fact alone, but she needed time, a lot of it, in order to recover from her first heart break … she wasn't ready to be in a relationship either, especially not with the #1 bachelor in Japan … she was sure people will rip her apart if she starts dating him now … she first needed to prove herself worthy of him and his love!
Saena watched Kyoko for a few minutes, then she entered the room and said: how did it go, your meeting with Tsuraga-san?
Surprised, Kyoko says: Mom … your back!
Saena: I was a few minutes behind
Curious, Kyoko asks: so did you see Kuon?
Saena: yeah … he greeted me before he left to meet the stylist
Kyoko smiles and says: I see! … so … umm … what do you think of him … as Kuon?
Saena: Does my opinion matter?
Nervous, Kyoko answers: Umm … well …. Somehow!
Saena sigh and then looks at Kyoko and says: He looks fine …. Satisfied?
Kyoko nodes and smiles
Saena looks away and asks: so how did it go?
Kyoko blushes, looks down, and answers: I guess you can say it went well, I mean … I'm still well over my head … I'm trying to comprehend everything that happened so far … a lot things make more sense that I know who he is … but …..
Saena: But?
Kyoko nervously says: well, he ….. he kind of …
Seeing how nervous Kyoko is acting, Saena say: he confessed his feelings?
Kyoko face become red again … she just nodes without giving a verbal answer
After Taking a deep breath, Saena curiously asks: and how did you replay?
Extremely nervous, Kyoko answer: I didn't replay … he told me I didn't have to ... and to take my time to replay to him when I'm ready
Saena: As expected … you did well!
A little puzzled, Kyoko asks: you didn't want me to answer him?
Saena: Not particularly … I just don't think you're ready for that yet … you should take your time … since you still seem affected by what happened with Shotaro-kun!
Kyoko nodes and says: I'm not sure if I will ever be ready … I Mean .. I don't want to be stupid again, devoting me life to someone how doesn't even care … I regret it so much that I don't think I ever want to love ever again
Saena: But you love Tsuraga-san, right?
Kyoko blushes and looks away
Saena: The important thing you must take from your experiences are your mistakes … if you know what you did and what was wrong about it … you can fix it in your next experience … your more mature now … so I expect you to do what's right … making mistakes is ok as long as they're not big enough to ruin your life!
Kyoko looks at her mother and then looks down and nodes, saying: I understand!
Saena takes another deep breath and says: Take it easy, no matter how long it takes, … you will figure it out eventually … and I will support your decision, when the time comes! … If Tsuraga-san really loves you, then he will wait for you, for sure! … ok?
Pleased by what she heard, Kyoko looks at her mother and asks: Can I talk to you about it ?
Saena: we're were both hurt in the past, but we need to move on, so I am willing to do my best to support you … thus, you can talk to me about whatever you need!
Kyoko smiles and says: Thank you mom!
Saena: you should go take a shower and get ready for bed, it late already!
Excited, Kyoko says: Roger that! ….. (she quickly gets her clothes and goes to the bathroom)
Regretful, Saena talks to herself saying: I did it again … I keep pushing her whenever I feel stuck or awkward!
She remembers that Takarada told her to take her time, and that change won't happen right away, … she should ease into it instead of force herself to be nice, .. so she decides to do her best slowly and make sure her intentions are only to be a good mother to Kyoko regardless if her father was willing to take her or not
Saena decided that her next goal is to become closer to her daughter and establish an unbreakable bond, no one can break
(Ren's Apartment)
After returning back to his place, having changed his hair back to his Tsuraga Ren appearance, he lays down on his bed and begins reminiscing about what happened earlier. He loved the fact they sang together in the car, and had dinner together just like a couple … he was also very happy that she opened up to him and told him things he never thought she would tell him, if he was Ren
He recalls how comfortable Kyoko was around him as Kuon, she wasn't nervous as much, and she definitely let her guard down … he felt like the time they spent together was one of the best times of his life … he finally let her know about his feelings for her, and he was just glad she didn't outright reject him
He could tell from her actions that she may have some feelings for him, she blushed and was shy from time to time … but what made him have more proof, was what Koga said … although he hated Koga for being mean to her, he still appreciated that Kyoko didn't deny having feeling for him
He was sure that Kyoko is a long away from replaying to him … since the pain is still there from what happened … she still needed to process everything he told her tonight … additionally, given the fact she's Love me number 1 … she still needs time to come to terms with her feeling and accept the fact that she's loved
He gets ready to sleep and thinks to himself (I hope I can meet her tomorrow … I want to see how she will react to me now, now that she knows who I really am )
He went to sleep happily knowing that he achieved his goal of telling Kyoko who he really was, and better, he confessed his feeling to the women he loved
(Next day –Satsuki Law firm)
Nanami and her son Kioshi reach the law firm they decided to go to for help with their custody matter … Nanami wanted answers fast, so she didn't waste time, she called and got an appointment with the rival law firm to the one Saena works for
Nanami told her son to hide the truth behind how and why they met, and the address, because they didn't want to seem like stalkers, they also wanted to hide the fact that Kyoko is almost 18 … as they feared the lawyer might decline to help them if she learned that Kyoko is almost an adult
They are led to a private meeting room and soon after the lawyer they hired came in and introduced herself to her clients
Akemi: My name is Akemi Nakano, I'm a lawyer specialized in Divorce and child custody matters, how can I help you
Nanami-obāchan: We want to obtain the custody of my son's daughter
Kioshi: We still don't know if she's mine though, so I'm hoping you can help us with that too
Akemi: Ok … I will have to ask a few questions is order to start the process, answer them as best as you can!
Nanami-obāchan: No problem … go ahead!
Akemi: Your Child's full name, date of birth , and current address
Kioshi: Well, again … I'm not sure she's mine … but to answer your question, her name is Mogami Kyoko, she's born of the 25 of December … as for her current address and school, I wouldn't know … But I'm aware she lives with her mother
Akemi: you didn't mention the year of birth, are you unaware of it?
Kioshi: No … it wasn't mentioned … I can assume when, according to her age, but … I don't want to give wrong information … so I would rather not answer that
Akemi: Can you give me Information about the mother?
Nanami-obāchan: she's a shameless whore, that nasty women seduced my amazing handsome son, and had his child … she cut him off and never let him know about her … she's pure evil and I don't want my granddaughter to be in her care no more!
Stunned, Kioshi says: Mom!
Akemi: That's not what I meant … I understand you dislike the mother, but that won't help me identify her and communicate in order to solve your issue … I would like to know her name, occupation … and your history …. Why you think her daughter might be yours?
Kioshi: Well …. We met a few years back … and we were in a relationship … an intimate one .. and I had to leave because I had a family issue to deal with … and …..
Nanami-obāchan interrupts: let's just say, she got upset and cut him off, he lost all means of communication with her and now that he came here to meet her and apologize for the way things ended, like the great person he is, she dismissed him, and was awfully rude!
Kioshi: Mom …. That's no…..
Nanami-obāchan interrupted her son and said: She never even told him about the girl!
Akemi: Then how did you learn about the daughter?
Kioshi: It was a coincidence … my wife was in the same hospital at the time … and I thought that women was there because of her client … but it turns out it was her daughter … I heard a friend of the daughter call the girl with the same family name, and I also heard that the girl doesn't have a father
Akemi: Did you get a chance to talk to the mother, and if so, did you manage to ask?
Nanami-obāchan: He managed to force that rude women to talk to him, but when he asked, she told him it's none of his business … not giving him a chance to retaliate or ask any more questions
Akemi: Ok … so what makes you think that the girl is yours?
Kioshi: She uses her mother's family name, she claimed she had no father … but, her age is the biggest indictor … if I calculate the time I was with her mother, assuming she hasn't been cheating on me, that girl would definitely be mine
Akemi: I see … so she told you it's not your business who the father is … or how did she rephrase it?
Nanami-obāchan: why is that important?
Akemi: The context is important … I need to know how she phrased it, so I can use the right legal term for our advantage
Kioshi: Frankly, she just said her private life is none of my business, I specifically asked her about her daughter, ... but that was her response to my question ... she clearly didn't wish to talk about her with me
Akemi: From what I understand, you found out the women you were in a relationship with a few years ago, had a child that has a high possibility to be your daughter, since you've done the math of the time of conception and her current age … additionally, you asked the mother about her, and she refused to talk about her private life … that's about it?
Kioshi: Yes!
Akemi: You never mentioned the name however, who is the mother … Can I please have a name, and possibly her occupation … I understand you don't know an address for her current residence … however, any information you know is helpful
Nanami-obāchan: I heard your one of the top lawyers in family law, so I expect great results from you …. Because the women we're going after is also in the same profession as you
Interested, Akemi asks: The mother of the child is a lawyer?
Kioshi confirms: Yes …. Her name is Mogami Saena
Stunned, Akemi says: Mogami Saena-san ?! … she has a child?
Annoyed, Nanami-obāchan asks: Do you know her personally?
Akemi: Of course I do, I had to go face to face with the ice queen of the court a few times … she's one of the best lawyers here in Tokyo, and I have great respect for her
Interested, Nanami-obāchan asks: so why don't you know she has a child?
Akemi: Easy … she's not the type of person who shares her private life with others, it takes a whole lot of convincing to get her to sit down with us on the same table … she has great work ethics … however, she is known to be socially awkward… she's the ice queen for a reason
Kioshi: but I heard people call her the iron lady!
Akemi: ah, that's her people, we from rival firms call her the ice queen, because she's so cold, and emotionless, she always manages to get the case to go her way no matter what … Some people would rather Settle then go to court against her … she's that good
Nanami-obāchan: So, your saying it's impossible to win against her?
Akemi: it's not completely impossible, but it will be very difficult … but since you're going against her … she might as well hire a lawyer instead of representing herself … since this is an emotional topic, and lawyers are always told not to represent themselves or family members for that reason alone
Nanami-obāchan: Is there any way to force her to represent herself … I want this case to go our way no matter what … my son deserves to see his daughter!
Akemi: I'm afraid that's no possible … she has every right to choose her lawyer, just like you have all the right to choose yours
Nanami-obāchan: At least restrict her from using people from the place she works at
Akemi: Not possible either … she is most likely to ask a coworker for help then go to a rival firm … again … it's her right to choose … either to represent herself or ask someone she trusts to represent her
Nanami-obāchan: So how are our chances of winning the child's custody?
Akemi: We first need to request an official DNA test, but I must warn you that she can't be forced to comply with it … she can choose to either do it or refuse … it's all in her hands
Nanami-obāchan: You mean she can prevent us from obtaining a DNA test?
Akemi: It's possible … but, knowing Saena-san … I would assume she would comply .. she's a straight forward person who hates going around in circles and avoiding topics … but you never know, since she's an extremely private person, she might not like this approach
Nanami-obāchan: I don't care what she thinks, if that girl is my granddaughter, then my son has every right to claim custody of her!
Akemi: But to think Saena-san has a child … I didn't even know she was married
Nanami-obāchan: My charming son never married her … that whore seduced him I tell you!
Kioshi: Mom, I already told you that…..
Interrupting her son again, Nanami-obāchan says: Ignore him … his wife affected him with her over the top feminism and righteous behavior … he will deny the truth just to please the Mrs.'s
Akemi thinks to herself ( there is no way Saena-san would seduce anyone), so she says: For the past 9 years that I've known Mogami Saena-san … she's never been around men is such way .. and she isn't the type to go drinking either… so I find it hard to believe that she would seduce someone just like that … I would respectfully ask you not to speak about her in such way
Nanami-obāchan: Well, they met in Kyoto … not here in Tokyo! … she might have changed her ways since then.
Akemi: Kyoto?… come to think … Mogami-san is from Kyoto … but from what I heard, she had such a difficult time there, which is why she started working here in Tokyo
Curious and anxious, Kioshi asks: A difficult time?
Akemi: That's just a rumor, but who knows! ….. anyhow … is there anything else you can share with me, any information that can benefit your case?
Kioshi: I …..
Nanami-obāchan puts her hand in front of her son interrupting: Nothing more … so, where do we go from here?!
Kioshi looks down … he wasn't sure if his mother was doing the right thing, they did hide a lot of facts from her including Kyoko's age and the real story behind why he left Saena back in the day … he looks at his mother, then looks down again, while his eyes show some regret
Akemi noticed that Nanami isn't allowing her son to speak, but she wasn't in position to ask him, since Nanami is the one who hired her
Kioshi: I just have one thing to say before we go forward !
Talking in English, Nanami-obāchan commands : Tell me first !
Kioshi: It's fine mom, … I just want to ask if it's possible to meet her with you and ask her the question straight forward … if she won't answer, then we will go for the DNA approach
Akemi: That's possible … I can make an appointment with her and we can all meet her then … I will inform her that she can hire a lawyer, since it's her right to know … we can discuss the next step after the meeting and go from there
Nanami-obāchan: That's not a bad idea … however, I would like to ask you to prepare some papers that give us the full custody of the child in case she confirms our suspicion … rather than meeting her over and over … if she confirms, then I will ask her to sign it, and we will take the girl and go home
Akemi: I can prepare those documents for you, but I cannot guarantee she would sign them, since it's her daughter, she might fight to keep her … it's not that simple!
Kioshi: I don't think she will give her to us that easy anyway … I have one more thing to ask!
Akemi: Go ahead!
Kioshi: I actually tried to make another appointment with her, but I was told her schedule is full … so how long may we have to wait for the meeting to happen?
Akemi: Not for long … I know for a fact that some of her appointment are going to be cancelled since my husband's client decided to settle … he was to meet her twice next week, but since the case might be settled by tonight … then we might have a chance to meet her as soon as next week
Nanami-obāchan: Please make it possible then!
Akemi: Alright … thank you for coming … I will do my best to help you with your case
Nanami-obāchan: Thank you … we are counting on you!
Kioshi: Thank you so much
Akemi: I will contact you as soon as I get an appointment … take care
After her two client leaves, Akemi returns to her disk, and her mind is filled with questions, especially about the fact Saena had a child, and she never heard about that before … she felt like she didn't want to take the case, because she neither wanted to cross Saena or be looked down upon
True, She was doing her job, as she was hired for this case, but she since really wanted to be friends with Saena, an ideal lawyer in her books, this case made her fear that they will just drift farther apart … she decided that she won't judge either sides, until she hears the full story
( LME Agency )
Kyoko finished school and headed to the LME agency to see if she has any jobs with the love me section … she was free, since her Boo job was given to someone else tonight … and the filming for the " lotus in the mud" was on hold because key people in her scenes had some emergency matters to deal with, so her scenes were postponed
Frankly, Kyoko was just hoping to meet either Moko or Amamiya-san, and have a short chat with them … as they were really busy the past few days. Kyoko did manage to call Moko every night and help her with English, but last night they haven't talked … so she was hoping to See her
Kanae finished her English lessons and came to the Love me section room, sat down, and started practicing everything she learned … she felt grateful for Kyoko's help … it was because of Kyoko that she saw huge improvement in her English skills
Maria enter the Love me section room and sees Kanae and greets her … she was disappointed that Kyoko wasn't there. Kanae let Maria sit down and give her some juice … although she's not as close to Maria like Kyoko, she found Maria more mature and enjoyed her company
Kyoko walks in and sees both Kanae and Maria and say: Moko-san …. Maria-chan …. What an amazing coincidence!
She goes for a hug and surprisingly Kanae didn't push her away, she just let her embrace her because she was leaving soon … she also thought back to Kyoko's time in the hospital … which made her feel like she shouldn't reject Kyoko like she did before
Maria was super happy to see Kyoko, so she gave her a big hug … she hasn't seen Kyoko since she left the hospital … so she missed her a lot and wanted to spend more time with her
Kanae: I didn't know you were coming today … you said you had filming today, didn't you?
Kyoko: It was cancelled … an emergency caused a delay … and frankly producer Kuresaki is so angry, with all of this delay … but it really can't be helped … I'm glad I was able to catch up to my scenes and I'm back on a normal schedule
Kanae: another delay? …. The movie is really suffering now isn't it?
Kyoko: yeah …. But if all goes well in the next few days, we might be able to finish on time!
Maria: So your very busy? …. I was hoping we can spend Sunday together … we barely see each other these days!
Kyoko: Sunday? …. We're going to Karaoke, aren't we Moko-san?!
Kanae: Yeah … I really don't mind if you join us … we are celebrating that face Kyoko is safe and healthy again!
Kyoko adds: As well as celebrating that Moko san is one step closer to huge role in America!
Super Excited, Maria asks: Can I really come?!
Kyoko: Sure!
Kanae: By the way, did you invite Tsuraga-san and Yashiro-san?
Kyoko blushed when she hears Tsuraga-san … but she shakes her head, signaling No
Kanae Notices the she is blushing and says: That's rude don't you think? … they visited you daily when you were in the hospital …. Even when you were in a Coma!
Kyoko: I didn't know if I should … I mean, we are all girl … if I suddenly invite Tsuraga-san and Yashiro-san without your permission, it will be impolite!
Kanae: Are you saying I'm impolite for inviting Hiou-kun?
Kyoko: Hiou-kun is coming? … that's great!
Kanae: Then you should invite them, too!
Kyoko: I will see, if they are free, then I will invite!
The 3 girls enjoy a short chat together, they all get up to leave the room heading to the café
Coincidently, Ren and Yashiro were walking by, heading to meet the president … who had some more news regarding Ren's next movie, which he gave the green lights for … they were going to discuss the details in case Ren is interested in joining the cast
Kanae teases Kyoko saying: Speaking of the devil …. Tsuraga-san is here!
Kyoko's face turn red and she looks down shyly … she had believed that she won't be meeting him today … but, that's no longer the case
Maria Runs towards Ren, who gets down to her level and hugs her … she was overjoyed to see her two favorite people after her father and grandpa
Kyoko takes a deep breath and walks towards Ren … she formally bows to them
Kanae follows Kyoko and observes her closely … she thought (something must have happened between those two … but what?)
Kyoko: Tsuraga-san … what a coincidence … I didn't expect to see you today
Ren: It's just a sudden change in my schedule … I finished my job early, so I was summoned by the president … so here I am … but … it's great to see you today!
Kyoko: It's great to see you too …. Come to think … we were just talking about you two!
Curious, Ren asks: talking about us?
Kanae thinks to herself ( she's going for it ? … Wasn't she shy just a moment ago … she's also not being her polite self … what is going on between them?)
Yashiro was surprised Kyoko is being less reserved and more straight forward … it was amusing
Maria: Yeah! …. We are going to Karaoke this Sunday!
Kyoko: If your Free, you are free to join us … we are celebrating Moko-san departure to America and wishing her luck for her next role
Maria: Also … we are celebrating Onee-san's discharge from the hospital … since we didn't get to do that earlier!
Ren: Yashiro … how is my schedule on Sunday?
Yashiro check his notebook and then says: You have a photoshoot in the morning and a meeting in the afternoon … your free for the rest of the day
Ren: Then … I will gladly join you at the Karaoke!
Maria: Yay ! …. It's going to be Fun!
Kyoko: That's great your able to join us Tsuraga-san! … l'm so excited!
Kanae found Kyoko different … she comfortably she was excited Ren was joining, which was a new development … it was very suspicious, so she was intrigued
Yashiro: Well then … we shouldn't make the president and the director wait any longer … we must get going!
Kanae wanted to tease them both … but since Ren had to leave to meet the president … she decides to go at them with full force on Sunday
Maria: We will see later then …. Let's go the Café, I'm hungry!
Kyoko: I will see you Tomorrow then … have a good night!
Yashiro: Kyoko-chan … I can take you home after our meeting, if you don't mind waiting!
Kyoko: You don't have to!
Ren smiles and says: We insist !
Kyoko given in right away and says: Alright then …. I will see after your meeting then!
Yashiro walks in front of Ren with a cunning smile on his face … he sensed something unusual, so he wanted to observe and see … taking Kyoko home was his best opportunity to do so
(At Viride General Law Office)
Saena and Aso Nakano enter the meeting room with their respective client
Saena was able to turn a difficult case around for her advantage, and was able to force the opposition to settle instead of going to court … this meeting was to finalize the details and agree on the settlement terms .. sign them and close the case
Todoh-san was sitting at his disk and looking over some documents for his case … however, he was distracted by a phone call coming from Saena's desk … so he gets up and answers, saying: This is Todoh from Viride General Law office, how can I help you?
Akemi Nakano: Todoh-san? …. How are you, it's been a while!
Todoh-san: Nakano-san? … I'm fine … it sure has been a while since I last saw you … although I just saw your husband with his client just a moment ago!
Akemi Nakano: They are settling it, aren't they … Mogami-san is merciless, my husband never won a case against her!
Todoh-san: Are you complaining because he will come home with a frown on his face tonight?
Akemi Nakano: Maybe … I won't be hearing the end of it … but, Kudos to Saena-san, she's amazing as ever!
Todoh-san: Yes, She is amazing indeed, … Anyhow … you're not calling for a small chit-chat are you?
Akemi Nakano: Of course not … I actually need to make an appointment with Mogami-san Concerning a case I will be handling, concerning her!
Confused, Todoh-san ask: concerning her, what do you mean?
Akemi Nakano: By the way …. Did you know that Saena-san has a child?
Todoh-san: You mean Kyoko-chan?
Akemi Nakano: Kyoko-chan? ….. yes … that's the name! …. You know her?
Todoh-san: Yes, I definitely do … I've known about Kyoko-chan, since a long time ago … I even met her back in Kyoto when she was around 3 or 4 years old
Akemi Nakano: So is Kyoko still in Kyoto? … I thought that Kyoko lives with her mother!
Todoh-san: She does lives with Mogami … I just mentioned Kyoto, since it's where I first met her!
Akemi Nakano: How old is she by the way …. I am sure she's over 9 years old … since I've never seen Saena-san pregnant in the past 9 years that I've known her for!
Todoh-san: Will, certainly … Mogami came here 11 years ago … as for Kyoko-chan's age … why do you want to know?
Akemi Nakano: because why not?! … I just know that she's born on the 25th of December!
Todoh-san: Kyoko-chan will be turning 18 this year!
Akemi Nakano: 18 ! …. She's almost an adult?!
Todoh-san: Yes .. but what about her? …. Wait a minute … how did you know about her to begin with?
Akemi Nakano: Am I not supposed to know? … sure Saena-san doesn't talk about her private life, but I don't understand why she wouldn't share such info about herself ,… when I always talk to her about my family and such
Todoh-san: It's your choice to talk … she never forced you … Mogami is just that private!
Akemi Nakano: I just wish she would be more friendly with me … I idolize her … do you know how embarrassing is it to be told she has a child and feeling like a complete airhead! … I was stunned learning about it!
Todoh-san: Again … how did you learn about her? … Mogami isn't the type to share information with strangers … knowing that she hasn't met you recently … the information couldn't have come from her!
Akemi Nakano: My client told me … He is actually claiming to be the father of her child, which is why I'm calling to make an appointment with her!
Shocked and irritated , Todoh-san voice changes as he asks: Father, you say? … who is claiming to be the father of Kyoko-chan?!
Akemi Nakano: why did you suddenly get angry?!
Composing himself, Todoh-san answers calmly: I'm not angry!
Akemi Nakano: Then, Do you perhaps know who the father is?
Todoh-san: I only know the name!
Akemi Nakano: could it be Miyasaki Kioshi-san?
Todoh-san: Miyasaki Kioshi? … ( he writes down the name on a paper, with a grim look on his face)
Katagiri san walks by and see's what Todoh-san wrote down … he seemed surprised, so he notions to Todoh, to come to his office once the call is over, he also singals him to bring the paper with him!
Akemi Nakano asks: Not him?
Todoh-san: I wouldn't know!
Akemi Nakano: You said you knew the name … so it's not the same name … am I right?
Todoh-san: I can't speak about this topic … since Mogami is my college, and this topic is really a drama landmine … I would rather you ask Mogami-san instead!
Akemi Nakano: when you phrase it that way, it makes it impossible for me to ask … and considering how private she is, do you think I would even dare?
Todoh-san: Your representing your client concerning that topic, so you have every right to ask
Akemi Nakano: I am horrified … first of all, Mrs. Miyasaki was extremely Cruel, and she kept talking badly about Saena-san … and now … you tell me the topic is a Taboo .. Now I feel soo stuck … I can't hand my case to someone else, can I?
Todoh-san: Mrs. Miyasaki? … is that man married?
Akemi Nakano: I believe so … I heard his wife is a righteous women!
Todoh-san: I see ….
Akemi Nakano: This is going to be so awkward … I almost want to bury my head in the sand
Todoh-san: like an ostrich? … I didn't know you were a coward!
Akemi Nakano: I just don't want my chances of being Saena-san's friends to vanish … because of having to handle this case!
Todoh-san: I don't think Mogami will take this personally, since this is your job!
Akemi Nakano: If only I went for Criminal law … I wouldn't have to deal with Custody cases concerning a lawyer's child …. This case became a nightmare!
Irritated, Todoh-san: Custody? … are you saying this Miyasaki guy is claiming to be the father and wants to take Kyoko-chan from Mogami?!
Akemi Nakano: Well, it was mainly Mrs. Miyasaki who kept insisting that her son deserves to be in his daughter's life, even though the man is still slightly unsure … so if she doesn't confess to that, they will request a DNA test! … Requesting a DNA test was Mrs. Miyasaki's goal to begin with!
Todoh-san: I see … so the Mrs. Miyasaki your talking about is his mother, not his wife?
Akemi Nakano: Yes, indeed, … say … Todoh-san … I hope you let Saena-san know that she should hire a lawyer to be with her in the meeting … since this topic is personal … I'm afraid it might become too emotional even for the ice queen
Todoh-san: Emotional, you say … I will let her know!
Akemi Nakano: So can I schedule a meeting with her? … I assume her schedule will be flexible since the case with my husband is being settled as we speak
Todoh-san: Yes …. She was going to meet him Next Tuesday, but since the case is being settled, she will be free!
Akemi Nakano: Then please fill it with my appointment … I will be coming with my clients to your office … since she has seniority over me!
Todoh-san: Ok … will do!
Akemi Nakano: A few more things!
Todoh-san: Go ahead!
Akemi Nakano: One, please tell her not to take everything personally … two, Mrs. Miyasaki already hates her guts … and finally … tell her not to hate me … please!
Todoh-san: well do! … however, I am curious about something… I know you can't speak about your case with me since I'm considered an outsider … but did he tell you why he thinks he may be her father … and what happened between him and Mogami … just answer yes or no, if you can!
Akemi Nakano: Yes he told me about both those topics !
Todoh-san: I see … alright then … I will inform Mogami about this!
Akemi Nakano: Thank you Todoh-san, …well then … I will talk to you later!
Todoh-san: Sure thing .. take care !
After hanging up, He gets up and goes to Katagiri-san's office, knocks on the door and enters when he receives his permission
Todoh-san: You asked me to come?
Katagiri: Yes … that name you wrote down … tell me about it!
Todoh-san: Do you mean Miyasaki Kioshi?
Katagiri: Yes … what is this about?
Todoh-san: Nakano-san called to take an appointment with Mogami concerning her daughter Kyoko … he client is this man!
Katagiri: So he is going after her after all!
Todoh-san: May I ask … what is going on?
Katagiri: Can't you figure it without forcing me to explain?
After thinking for a mere second, Todoh-san concludes: So is this why Mogami was feeling off in the past few weeks, that man, Came to meet her … and now he wants to take Kyoko from her?
Katagiri: She hasn't told him about the Kyoko, but he did ask about her … which worries me .. I wonder if he's stalking her?
Todoh-san: I was told that they want a DNA test if Mogami doesn't confirm he's suspicions
Katagiri: So the Nakano-san you mentioned is Akemi Nakano, one of the top family lawyers here in Tokyo … he sure did his research, … and now his goal is to go after Mogami and her daughter!
Todoh-san: He met Nakano-san with his mother, I'm told!
Katagiri: Mother? … not with his wife like the time he met Mogami?
Todoh-san: I was told that Mrs. Miyasaki hates Mogami … so I do want Mogami to follow Nakano-san's advice and have a lawyer with her when she meets them
Katagiri calls his assistant and tells him to send Mogami to his office as soon as possible
Saena was able to finish settling the case in about an hour, as everyone had their documents ready, and they all needed check them before signing them to finish things off
Saena was told that Katagiri-san requested her to come to his office, so she goes and knocks on the door … she enters once granted permission
Saena: You called for me?
In a stern tone, Katagiri says: Sit down … we have a serious topic to discuss with you
Worried, Saena looks at Todoh-san then she goes and sits next to him, then asks: about?
Katagiri: It Concerns your daughter … Kyoko!
Author notes:
Chapter 10 Ends here !
Why is Nanami being so dishonest and hateful? … and what do you think will happen with Kyoko's custody case.
How is Kyoko's and Ren's relationship going to be like, going forward? … and is Moko right about things changing that fast?
Finally I would like to say that going forward, I will do my best to write when I have time … I started this story when I'm break .. so going back to school will decrease the time I have to write, so please bare with me
I hope you understand, Thank you all for reading this chapter and thank you for your support
Reviews are much appreciated
Until next time ! Jane !