Sharp eyes hidden behind glasses scouted the room, following the producer's pointing hand until he saw the direction he should take, and what lay at the goal.

Target acquired.

Yashiro trotted forward briskly, attempting to keep an air of professionalism but losing to the silly grin trying to stretch on his face. He could keep his cool- really.

Except this was a special occasion.

He smirked inwardly. Yes, because today, I finally get to introduce myself to Ren's mysterious friend~! I didn't even know he had friends outside of the industry! He had been awaiting this opportunity for awhile. Ren only got to see the man on occasion, sometimes by chance, but more recently because he was actively seeking out advice. While Yashiro sometimes wished Ren depended on him as well, he wasn't begrudging of the fact.

Because Ren had a friend! His gentlemanly smile may have swooned every available woman in Japan (sans the obvious), but the handsome display never took anyone in, always kept them at a distance. Save for this rare specimen of a human.

Ren, who was thankfully at home resting, had requested he send a thank-you gift along to his pseudo friend. Yashiro was more than happy to respond, knowing that Ren's true friends were few and far between. With all his deep dark secrets (race-car driving, mob boss, melting a woman's unguarded heart in less than a minute!), he understood the importance of this friendship.

"He'll remember," Ren assured his manager while handing over the small token. "That guy- it's funny. He said at the beginning he hated me." Yashiro was shocked when Ren laughed- openly- at whatever memory had surfaced. "That's not how it is anymore, though. He's a good friend who has given me sound advice multiple times. Just give him this, and tell him thank you again for all the help."

"What's his name?" Yashiro inquired, carefully taking the package.

The handsome model managed to look adorably sheepish. "Uh, well he never said… I don't even know what he looks like, actually." He turned contemplatively towards the wall. "He once ticked me off enough that I tried to look, but-" Yashiro was shocked for a second time that evening when Ren uncharacteristically snorted, biting back another laugh. "Uh, well, I didn't get to see." He looked back up to his manager. "Do you think you can still reach him?"

"Of course, Ren." The man stiffened his posture to show his sincerity. "I'm a professional, after all. I understand the gravity of the situation."

And so here he was, LME's best manager, only a few moments ago directed back stage by the producer and ready to introduce himself to the average man with a gentile smile on his face trotting forward while singing 'I'm going to meet Ren's frie-end~ I'm going to meet Ren's frie-end~' in his head. He was lucky; it appeared the man had just gotten finished with another take. But he'd better hurry, it looks like they were about to leave to change.

"Excuse me!" He called, but his voice was lost in the mayhem of clean up. He waved, but still couldn't get the costumed gentleman's attention. Ren's friend! Ren's advice buddy! Good soul- wait!

His view was blocked, but he could see the iconic head being held in winged hands while one of the Bridge Rock members started a conversation. He raised his voice to call again as the group blocking him moved past. "Mr. Bo-"

…

…

…

What.

That was- that wasn't a man. That- that's not a man-

No.

…

Nooo~

His call had still gone unheeded, still too far away to be heard, but close enough to see the lovely, familiar face.

Bo the Chicken wasn't a man.

Vaguely, in the weirdly calm part of his mind, he had to admit that Kyoko really did look lovely even in a chicken suit.

…

BUT WHY WAS KYOKO IN A CHICKEN SUIT?! BO?! SHE WAS IN BO'S CHICKEN SUIT?! WHAAAT?!

Quickly, he threw himself behind a set of props, gazing out in rapt horror, trying to process what he was seeing.

Bo was Kyoko.

Bo was Kyoko.

Was he dreaming? Was Ren pranking him? Was Kyoko pranking him?

WHAT IS GOING OOOOOON?!

He didn't understand- Ren went to the Chicken for advice, Ren was friends with the Chicken but sempai to Kyoko- but Kyoko is Bo who gives advice to Ren- ugh his brain!

The dots started connecting in his head- the time's Kyoko had to go to work, the times they had driven her to this very studio and had automatically assumed it was Love Me work. Kyoko had never corrected them- she had never mentioned something like this. And if Ren had known he'd certainly have said so when he sent Yashiro with the gift! But there was no way Kyoko didn't know that she had been acting as a confidant for Ren, which meant-

Which meant she was keeping this a secret.

Kyokooo, why are you- the pure soul- hiding thiiiis?! Yashiro grabbed his head, shaking in numb disbelief, unaware of the extra stage hands looking at him weirdly. What if Ren finds out, what if he knew you tricked him?!

He froze.

What if Ren did find out? Now that he thought about it- didn't Ren befriend Bo even before he was on good terms with Kyoko? He had! Perhaps that was it! It would fit- Ren even said the Chicken admitted to hating him at first! So somehow, when Kyoko had been playing Bo, they had become friends. But then when Kyoko later got to know Tsuruga-san, and didn't want to jeopardize her relationship with her sempai by being found out!

What do I do? What do I doooo?!

He jolted as Kyoko's voice drew closer, watching as her and Bridge Rock passed by without noticing his hidden figure. It sounded like she was declining dinner (good girl!) and was heading home. Yes. She should go home, where people won't connect her with Bo.

She couldn't be connected with Bo- Yashiro couldn't let Ren find out! What if it did hurt their relationship? His chances with the fiery Love-Me-Number-One were tough enough- and he had so few people he could turn to for advice as it was!

No. He wouldn't tell. Brusquely, he stood and hurried back to the producer, mumbling a request to leave the gift for Bo next time they came in and then hurried off. He wouldn't tell, but as Ren's manager, he wanted to do what was best for him.

And what was best for him was that he never finds out on accident who Bo the Chicken was!

Which meant there was only one way to keep this secret- and while it was a dangerous movie to make, it was a necessary one.

Yes, as difficult as it is, I have to do it- for Kyoko-chan and Ren!

He had to speak with the president.

Heheheh, I couldn't resist~ This idea has been in my head for years, and let me tell you, the trolling that will soon commence will be a thing of beauty. There is nothing better than oblivious lovers. Also- I like it when the president realizes he missed obvious things, and BOY will this be chuck full of them~! Please review, its my first Skip Beat fic and I want to do well, so knowing what you think is greatly appreciated!