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 13: Miyasaki VS Mogami
(At the on-set Filming Site)
Kyoko finished taking instructions from the director and producer, and returned to her changing room to relax before filming the next scene
Yashiro: is everything ok?
Kyoko: Yes, the director told me to relax for 15 minutes, while they set up the next scene
Yashiro: that's good … but, I'm asking about yesterday … you seemed really upset after school!
Kyoko: That's because someone new joined our class, and turned the whole class against me!
Yashiro: ehh … why?!
Kyoko: I'm not quite sure … but they all seemed fans of both Tsuraga-san and my former childhood friend
Yashiro: Which is why you didn't want to say anything to Ren yesterday?!
Embarrassed, Kyoko answer : yeah … I didn't want him to know I was bullied because we work for the same agency!
Yashiro: That makes a lot of sense!
Kyoko: Can I ask you a favor?!
Yashiro: If you're going to ask me not to tell him, then I can't help you … I understand you don't want to bother anyone … but we promised to help you and protect you … it's not possible to do so blindly! … I understand your hesitation, but you need to trust us too!
Kyoko: but …
Yashiro: No Kyoko-chan … he has the right to know … he can't help you if he doesn't know the issue to begin with!
Kyoko insisted: I want to handle it on my own for now! … so please don't tell him … I will tell him about it myself later!
Yashiro: you will?
Kyoko nods her head and says: For now, I want to focus on just the filming … I promised my mom I will come home unharmed, and I wouldn't be able to fulfill that promise if I focus on anything other than the filming itself!
Yashiro: Alright … I won't say anything for now … but you need to promise us that you will be transparent and ask us for help … even if it's just advice … I know school can be a pain, and dealing with bullies can be complicated … but I'm confident there is a solution out there, you just need to find it … and we will do whatever it take to help you do so!
Kyoko: Thank you Yashiro-san, I will try to be more open in the future … forgive me for how I acted yesterday!
Yashiro: Did you talk to Kotonami-san about it?
Kyoko: No, she was very busy yesterday … the only person I talk to was my mother!
Yashiro: that's great … at least you talk to someone about it!
Kyoko: Yea … she also wanted to help … but … I'm not sure if talking to the school is a good idea?
Gloomy, Yashiro says: it is a tricky situation … especially when parents get involved in school issues!
Kyoko: why so gloomy
Yashiro: Something really sad happened, back when I was in high school … so that's why I wouldn't encourage your mom to get involved … I know it's a tough ordeal, but I'm sure you'll get through it! … your Kyoko after all … and we all know you can get through it !
Kyoko: Thank you Yashiro-san … I will figure out a solution for sure!
Yashiro smiles and raises a thump up for her
Staff member: We are ready for you!
Kyoko: I'm coming!
(At Viride General Law Office – Meeting Room)
Saena looks at Nanami who was staring at her judgmentally, she took a deep breath and looked at Nakano, giving her the chance to start
Akemi Nakano: It's great seeing you again Mogami-san … Same for you, Todoh-san … I'm here to represent my clients, Miyasaki Kioshi-san, and Miyasaki Nanami-san … they brought along Miyasaki-san's wife, Anna-san!
Kioshi bows slighting when the lawyer introduced him
Nanami- obāchan had a smug look and kept staring at Saena in a critical way
Anna was in a really bad mood, because before they came, her mother in law took her aside and threatened her to keep her mouth or else she will make sure she will be jobless by the time she returned home
( * Anna met Kioshi, after she interned at his father's company, and later got a job as full time employee – her relationship with Kioshi's father is far better than it is with his mother )
Todoh-san: let's waste no time, and get straight to case, shall we?
Akemi Nakano: Yes … Thank you … We are here seeking information regarding Mogami-san's child … my client suspects that they may be the father of the child
Todoh-san: Miyasaki Kioshi … did I get your name right? … why does this matter concern you?
Kioshi: Why? … because it's normal for a father to want to know if the child is his or not!
Nanami- obāchan: Do you not have kids?! … it's common sense to want to be in your child's life, if you have kids!
Todoh-san: This case isn't about me, so I will refrain from answering any personal questions!
Akemi Nakano: Todoh-san … you mentioned that you knew the father, am I correct?
Todoh-san smiles and says: let's see … I have never met the guy, but … I know all the needed information, considering Mogami-san hired me as her lawyer !
Akemi Nakano: you did mention you knew their name!
Todoh-san: Yes indeed … Miyasaki-san … can you prove your name is really Miyasaki Kioshi?!
Saena looks at Todoh with confusion .. she wondered ( why do you need proof?)
Nanami- obāchan shouts angrily: what nonsense are you up to? … can't you just say yes or no ?! … why does he have to prove who he really is to you?! … do you think my son is a lair?
Todoh-san: No one accused your Son of being a lair, will you please calm down … we can hear you load and clear, so please don't yell … besides, were not the only people in this building!
Kioshi takes out his wallet, opens it and removes his American driver license and Japanese Id card, and says: Here, those can verify my legal name and all my information … both in English and Japanese!
Todoh-san takes the cards, looks at them for a minute and then hands them back … and asks: Did you ever go by an assumed or preferred name, that is different than your legal name?
Nanami- obāchan: Never, my son has always been called Kioshi, I gave him this name, and he proudly goes by it!
Todoh-san smiles, and fixes his glasses, then says: I see, now that I confirmed your legal name is really Miyasaki Kioshi-san … I can confidently tell you that you name doesn't match the name I know for the father of Mogami-san's child!
Saena thought to herself ( Did you have to go about it this way?)
Akemi Nakano: So he isn't the father … I see
Nanami- obāchan: So you were cheating on my son … I see, I was right after all !… you're really are a whore!
Anna: I really don't think you should be insulting her … you really don't know anything about her situation, so you shouldn't assume such things!
Nanami- obāchan: You shut up … I warned you to keep your mouth shut, I wasn't joking!
Anna: Last I checked, both the Us and Japan give people the freedom of speech, so I am free to speak my mind!
Todoh-san looks at them and think (His wife and mother don't get along … looks like we have a difficult women on our hands today)
Kioshi: So your daughter Kyoko, isn't my child, is what you're saying?
Todoh-san: If your name is Miyasaki Kioshi … and you never used an assumed name before, then your name doesn't match the name we know! … unless you're lying … then that's a different story!
Akemi Nakano: Did you get an answer your satisfied with?
Nanami- obāchan: No! … we aren't done here … Tell me, what is the name of the father?!
Todoh-san: why does that matter?
Nanami- obāchan: Because I need to know who is the man who father her child … who is the man who stole my son's chance of being the father?!
Anna: It really doesn't matter … she can be with whoever she wants … it's not our business!
Nanami- obāchan: Anna, zip it! … We are convinced she's my grandchild … and I won't rest unless you can prove she isn't! … even if it takes a DNA test!
Todoh-san: If your son doesn't match the name … how are you convinced he's the father … that's not logical in my opinion!
Akemi Nakano thought to herself ( It's as if Todoh-san is trying to force something out of them, he knows something and he's trying to twist it to make them confess something, … I'm low key worried this might get ugly)
Kioshi: The child's age … and if she was born on December 25, then if I calculate the conception date, it would align with the time we spent with each other!
Nanami- obāchan: which only means that she cheated on my son!
Todoh-san: Mogami-san never cheated on any one, so stop assuming despicable things about my client … In fact, Mogami-san never even dated a man with your son's name!
Saena smiled slightly because she understood that Todoh-san was trying to force Kioshi to confess the truth.
Akemi Nakano: what? … Now, I'm Confused, …. So, you never dated … that means this case is closed … if you two were never together, then the child can never be yours!
Kioshi: Mogami-san … you remember me, right, … I came to apologize to you a while ago …
Todoh-san: Miyasaki-san … if your insisting that you two were once together,… then prove it by providing evidence!
Frustrated, Kioshi says: Fine … Yes … I used an assumed name before, ok?!
Nanami- obāchan got angry that Todoh-san was able to force her son to confess that, but she remained silent to watch for what will happen next, so she can say the right thing at the right time
Annoyed, Akemi Nakano says: When I asked for more information, you never mentioned you used an assumed name, if you want me to do my job properly, then you have to be honest with me!
Kioshi: I'm sorry!
Nanami- obāchan: So what if he used an assumed name, it's not a crime you know?!
Anna: It is if he didn't register it legally … or if he used one to trick others … that's called fraud!
Furious, Nanami- obāchan: Anna … this will be your last warning … Shut it or leave!
Anna: You forced me to come here to begin with … I initially never intended to come … but since I'm here, I won't leave without standing with the truth!
Akemi: Even if it's against your family? … are you sure you want to jeopardize your relationship with your mother-in-law?
Anna: Truth be told, she never even liked me, … so I really don't care what she'll will think of me after this!
Saena thought to herself ( This women … I wasn't wrong about her after all… she's a good person)
Kioshi: Mom … Just let Anna voice her opinion … she's basically right!
Nanami- obāchan: You two shut it and let me handle it … understood!
Anna: I won't take orders from you … I will voice my opinion if I want to!
Todoh-san: If you have a family issue, please solve it before coming here … I don't wish to have my time wasted on Family Drama!
Addressing her clients, Akemi Nakano asks : Let's all Relax … ok?!
Kioshi: It's true that I didn't register the name legally … that's why I wasn't comfortable revealing this information!
Todoh-san: So can you tell me, why did you use an assumed name?
Saena bit her lips trying to stop herself from smirking … Todoh was being a savage by asking all the right questions … she was really happy he was there by her side!
Nanami- obāchan: Aren't you suppose to ask what the name was instead?!
Todoh-san: No … I know exactly what I'm asking … it suspicious if he didn't register that name legally … besides … why did he need one to begin with? … is it as your wife mentioned, for illegal purposes?!
Nanami- obāchan: Ignore this idiot … nothing she says is relevant to this case!
Todoh-san cunningly interjects: But it is … because its normal to assume illegal activity to be done using an assumed name that isn't registered legally!
Saena remained silent, because she thought Todoh-san was handling the case properly
Akemi Nakano: Can you answer his question, why did you need an assumed name?
Kioshi: Let's just say I used that name when I was in a low point in my life … I know I made a mistake, and I apologized for it!
Nanami- obāchan: Tell us, what is the name of the man who fathered your child, you whore!
Todoh-san: I would prefer if you don't use foul language here … that's not accepted … we will not deal with people who don't treat us with respect … we have done nothing but treat you respectfully!
Kioshi: I can just reveal the name I used, and they will tell us if it is the name or not !
Nanami- obāchan: No … two can play the game their playing!
Todoh-san: I'm not sure what you're talking about … we are dealing with a legal case, no games are involved here!
Nanami- obāchan: Sure … keep lying to yourself, … sure you're a smooth talker, but I know what you're trying to do here!
Todoh-san: What am I trying to do? … enlighten me please!
Nanami- obāchan: I'm not playing your smooth talk game!
Todoh-san: Are you afraid?!
Akemi Nakano: what are you talking about Todoh-san … your confusing me!
Todoh-san answers her cunningly: that's ok, I can handle it … you just have to watch and learn!
Saena thinks to herself ( your enjoying this, aren't you?!)
Kioshi: We are just here to learn the truth!
Todoh-san: Ok … spill it out … I want the truth, just as much as you do!
Kioshi: The name I used is ….
Nanami- obāchan stops her son by interrupting him, saying: let's do it this way … you write it down, and he will do the same … and if the name matches then we know he's the father!
Todoh-san: why should we do that … just spill the beans already!
Nanami- obāchan: I'm older then everyone here, just do as I say! … it's not that hard!
Akemi Nakano: It's not a matter of age, Miyasaki-san
Kioshi: I really don't mind ….
Nanami- obāchan interrupted him saying : My son was trying to protect his family … you are the bitch who seduced him, had his child and is trying to use it as a bargaining chip against him
For the first time, Saena speaks up saying: I love listening to lies, when I know the truth! … I can see you're still trying to play games, even though I already won, why try to beat me at something that's already done!
Nanami- obāchan: you won nothing you corrupt lawyer, your unworthy of being called one to begin with!
Kioshi: Mom, calm down … look, Mogami-san … I get that your still angry with me … but can we just discuss this civilly … no more games … I just want to know the truth!
Saena: Why does it matter to you …. The identity of the father isn't really your business … wither it's you or any random guy on the street, their identity being known will not change anything!
Kioshi: But it does … if I'm the father then …
Todoh-san interrupts him saying: Then what? … you're going to try to take her child away?
Defending himself, Kioshi denies it saying: No … but I want to meet my child and establish a father-daughter relationship with them … they deserve to have a father in their life, and I don't to be a bystander in my children's life … I want to be there for them, because that's what a father does!
A small chuckle escaped from Todoh-san, but quickly he composed himself and said sarcastically: that's interesting, it's bold for someone like you to say something like that!
Akemi Nakano stared at Todoh-san because she couldn't believe he was acting like this … he was always sharp and doesn't care for humor … yet he was sitting their being sarcastic and somewhat sadistic
Kioshi: what do you mean by that … I have three sons, and I would like to think I'm a good father to them … You can ask my wife and mother … I will do anything for their sake!
Nanami- obāchan: Yes my son is selfless and loves his boys!
Smiling cunningly, Todoh-san asks: you will do anything for them … even say … a crime?
Akemi Nakano: Todoh-san … don't you're going too far … as a mother myself, I can verify that a good father will do whatever they need for their kids' sake … but a crime? … please be realistic!
Offended, Kioshi decides to clap back at Todoh, saying: You clearly don't have kids, you can't understand how a father feels!
Todoh-san: You don't need to attack me personally, do you?
Kioshi: You started!
Todoh-san: last I checked, asking a question isn't considered an attack … I was just curious!
Akemi Nakano: let's all stop and calm down … let's start over … ok?!
Kioshi: start over?!
Akemi Nakano: We should at least get back to the main topic!
Nanami- obāchan: fine … Force it out of them! … if you're a smart lawyer, get the name of that child's father out of them, right this instant!
Todoh-san: It's not like were hiding it!
Saena felt a little helpless … she understood that Todoh was wanting to give them a hard time, but she started feeling like she wants to end it quick and leave … so she looked at Todoh and signaled him to reveal it.
However, Kioshi started talking first, directly asking: Is the father's name Kazushi Misonoi?
Although Todoh-san understood Saena's signal, he didn't want to give to them it on a silver plate and said: So was that your name when you approached Mogami-san with your foul motives?!
Akemi Nakano: Foul Motives?
Kioshi not caring anymore, pleaded : Yes, that was my name then, so please answer … am I the father?!
Ignoring the pleas of Kioshi, Todoh-san answered Akemi Instead, saying: yes, this man beside you is considered a criminal in our books!
Akemi Nakano looks at Kioshi and asks: what are you hiding?
Nanami- obāchan: Is it really a crime for a man to help his family … tell me?
Anna: There are right ways to go about it, but you choose the wrong one!
Todoh-san: A Crime is a crime no matter the motive behind it … if you think a motive can change a crime to something else, then if I was driving a car and my motive was to reach the hospital to comfort a dying relative, then even if I hit and kill someone on the way, I should be rendered innocent … shouldn't I?!
Akemi Nakano: So he murdered someone to help his family?
Kioshi: No! …. I didn't commit such a crime … what I did is nothing like murder … I know I was wrong, but …. I didn't take someone life away … that's an exaggeration!
Todoh-san, sadistically argues : Oh really, do you know what were the effects of your crime you lowlife scum
Saena whispers to her lawyer: Todoh-san … let's stay away from insulting each other … it won't solve anything!
Akemi Nakano thinks to herself ( Todoh-san is low-key angry right now … what should I do .. how can I finish this meeting smoothly … I want to end this and leave!)
Nanami- obāchan: Losing a life isn't like losing a case … there is a huge difference … stop making it a big deal … just tell us if the girl is his or not!
Todoh-san wanted to avoid making them investigate Saena's life, so he settled with saying: Losing a case is not as simple as you think!
Nanami- obāchan: I really don't care … she probably deserved what ever happened to her … it's her fault for seducing my son!
Anna: Kioshi himself told you that's not the case, he is who approached her and not the other way around … you incited the whole thing!
Todoh-san: So she's the mastermind behind it?!
Akemi Nakano: can you at least inform me of what happened?
Kioshi confesses: I approached her, took something valuable and she lost the case .. that's about it!
Nanami- obāchan: It was either we lost the case, or she did, and we as a family couldn't risk losing the case, so my son saved our family … he should be treated as a hero … not a criminal, you pigs!
Todoh-san: A hero doesn't attempt to destroy someone's life, for their own benefit!
Kioshi: Our company was in trouble, do you expect me to sit and watch it collapse … I did what my mother told me … for our family's sake … and again, I know it's wrong and I sincerely apologized
Todoh-san: huh? … really … so If I commit a crime and sincerely apologize, I shouldn't my pursued or punished ? … that's ridiculous … put yourself in her place before you talk, alright?!
Kioshi: You don't understand … I wasn't trying to hurt her, … but my family does come first!
Nanami- obāchan: if your family was suffering and your mother asks you to do something to help save the family … what would you do, you heartless jerk?!
Todoh-san: I wouldn't commit a crime even if it's the only way to save my family … because I am smart enough to know that there are consequences for my actions, and if I commit said crime, I could actually do more harm than good … so let's not go there … I know my stuff and I did my research!
Kioshi: Then tell me … what were the consequences of my action?!
Nanami- obāchan: That's irrelevant … I really don't care what happened to this failed lawyer .. if she was clever enough she would have avoided the whole thing … but she's stupid … I don't even see why anyone would respect such a lowlife women like her!
Todoh-san: You're really terrible people … I seriously question how you came this far!
Kioshi: I'm not an idiot!
Todoh-san: No one called you one … but even if you try to outsmart the law, one day you will face the consequences of your actions … and finally pay for your crimes!
Nanami- obāchan: I already said, it's not a crime for my son to help his family … he's a Noble son!
Todoh-san: Don't confuse greed with doing something Nobel …. You were greedy, and didn't want to lose a few millions, for your own peace of mind … your family wasn't going to suffer much … he's no hero … he is simply a heartless criminal !
Kioshi: why are you mentioning greed out of a sudden?!
Todoh-san: I mentioned that I did my research … I know that your company was a sued for a few million regarding a production case … if we assume you lost the 5 year old case, you would have lost approximately 24.8 Million Yen … that's nothing considering your company was worth 3.5 billion dollars then … you alone earn more than 25 million a year … and that was 18 years ago … so if you cut 1 or 2, or 5 million, you still have 10 million to waste on you luxury cars and clothes … your just greedy people … and only cared about the money in your pocket!
Kioshi: My mother told me our situation was way worse than what you're saying … your research is probably faulty!
Nanami- obāchan couldn't say anything, because she was aware that Todoh-san was right about the calculation … she just over exaggerated the situation to force her son to do it for her sake
Todoh-san: Do you have anything to say Miyasaki Nanami-san?
Nanami- obāchan: What's your point … is it a crime to protect my livelihood and my lifestyle … call me greedy all you want … I could care less … it's still her fault for falling for it!
Todoh-san: You finally showed your true colors … congratulations!
Akemi Nakano: Are you being Serious … this is insane!
Kioshi was shocked and speechless … his mother lied to him making him think that they would live on the street if he didn't do it … back then he was still in business school, because he first wanted to purse something different, which didn't work out, so he gave in and joined the family business
Anna noticed that her husband was shocked and concluded, that he was also lead to believe that he was doing the right thing … but it all ended being about his mother's fear of losing her lavish lifestyle
Todoh-san: Someone learned something new! … but unfortunately for you, it only makes you guilty of much worse then you initially thought … am I right!
Kioshi: I refuse to believe you … I will see and discuss this with my family later … I just want to get this over with
Todoh-san: Same here!
Kioshi: Just give me a straight answer please … Is Mogami Kyoko my daughter?!
Saena: Unfortunately!
Kioshi: what do you mean by that … is that a yes or no?!
Anna: Has your IQ dropped or something?… she's saying it's unfortunate that she is your daughter!
Nanami- obāchan: I will have my way with you later Anna, you will regret going against us … As for going forward … Nakano … please give me the documents I ordered!
Akemi Nakano: I apologize … but I can't do that … not after I heard what you did!
Nanami- obāchan snatches the file away from her lawyer and opens the file, while saying: what happened in the past stays in the past … your job is to do what we say … I didn't ask for your useless opinion, I asked for the documents I requested!
Akemi Nakano: My job is to represent my client … you two were quite dishonest with me, which is disappointing … you were supposed to trust me and be honest with me … but I guess you had your own agenda coming here
Nanami- obāchan: oh cut the crap … I could have done this without you … just sit quietly while I handle this myself!
Kioshi: Mom please … let's stop here! … I got what I wanted!
Nanami- obāchan: No you didn't … shut it and let me handle this …. ( she overlooks the document to make sure it's what she wanted ) … then she says while putting the paper in front of Saena: Sign this!
(In Takarada's office)
Takarada was feeling uneasy, he wanted to know what happened in the meeting, knowing it might not even be done yet … his curiosity was almost going to drive him crazy
Ruto: Sir … Tsuraga-san is here to see you!
Takarada: Ren? … let him in!
Ruto: ok!
Ren enter the office and see's that the president seem lost in thought, so he asks: is everything ok?
Takarada: Ren … what brings you here?
Ren: I finished my meeting with the new cast an hour ago, so I wanted to update you that it will go as planned!
Takarada: Great … is it difficult to adjust to this new situation … not having your manger with you at all times?
Ren: No … I can handle many things on my own … I'm more comfortable knowing Yashiro-san is with her today!
Takarada: That's good … by the way … did you see Mogami-kun yesterday?
Gloomy, Ren says: you can say that … she was acting very weird after school!
Takarada: Ruto told me … she seemed to have been bullied!
Ren: That really might be the case … she was wearing the shoes that she should only wear inside school … perhaps some students damaged her normal outdoor shoes!
Takarada: Damaging other's property … Teenagers these days can be brutal!
Ren: Although we told her to talk to us about any bullying, … she still wouldn't open up!
Takarada: will she has a habit, it's not easy to outgrow it … just because you told her to tell you about any issue, doesn't mean she will come to you right after an issue occurs … but, we do need to help her work through such issues!
Ren: so, your still watching her?
Takarada: Not as much as before … why?
Ren smiles and says: I was just wondering!
Takarada: Maybe I should send some people to watch her for today … I won't be able to rest unless I can ensure her safety
Ren: Yashiro is with her … so you don't have to worry that much!
Takarada: You don't understand!
Ren: Is something going on, that I'm not aware of?
Takarada: You will have to gain Mogami-san permission if you want to learn about this!
Ren: so was Yashiro right about that man?
Takarada: what man … the one that came for the autographs?
Ren: Yashiro mentioned that a man with three kids came, and that when Mogami-san's mother started acting weird … she was disoriented and uncomfortable … and spaced out a lot
Takarada: Have you seen the man?
Ren: Not quite … I was signing for the next fan, so I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings … was I right … he's the ….
Takarada interrupts: I can't really confirm or deny it … it is Mogami-san's business after all!
Ren: I see … so you don't have the authority to tell me, but you can't lie either!
Takarada: Look, it's complicated!
Ren: I understand!
Takarada: But whatever happens, I will ask you this time … take care of Mogami-kun … if you really like her, show it not by words, but by actions!
Ren looked at Takarada with a worried look, he didn't know what was going on, but he respected that he couldn't really ask right now … so he decided to wait and see, hopefully he will get some answers, soon enough
(At Viride General Law Office – Meeting Room)
Nanami- obāchan: Sign this!
Saena looks at the papers in front of her and then looks back at Nanami, and asks: what is this?!
Nanami- obāchan: Read you illiterate stupid women!
Anna: Your being awfully rude … you don't have to insult her … honestly
Nanami- obāchan: Forget you ever had a job at our company, ok Anna?
Anna: I don't mind … I will just find another job, I don't want to work for you any longer anyway!
Todoh-san takes the papers from in front of Saena and says: you want her to sign away her rights to her daughter?!
Nanami- obāchan: Since she's my son's daughter and my granddaughter … we have the right to have custody of her!
Todoh-san: What right? … you don't make the rules here!
Nanami- obāchan: Just sign the papers, and we will be on our way home!
Saena: Do you really think I will simply sign this paper, because your asking me to?
Nanami- obāchan: if you're a functional human and can use your arm … sign the paper! … it's that simple, or do I have to explain everything to you … are you perhaps mental?!
Anna: No one in their right mind will just sign off their rights to their child away, because you ask them too, I wouldn't … so she shouldn't have to either!
Nanami- obāchan: No asked you … don't make take your boys away and never let you near them ever again … shut it before I lose my patients with you!
Anna: I'm not scared of your empty threats … you can't legally do that here or in America … so I will speak my mind if I wanted to!
Todoh-san looked at Anna and suddenly remembered something … but he decided that now is not the time to question Anna … he needed to focus on his current case which is to stand by Saena side and ensure Kyoko remains with her
Saena Takes the paper from Todoh-san … flips it and returns it to Nanami … saying: I will not surrender my custody rights to you!
Nanami- obāchan: Excuse me? … you had her for the past 17 years … we get to have her now!
Saena: She's not an object to be owned and fought for … she's human, and she has rights too!
Nanami- obāchan: Where is she anyway … why didn't you bring her with you?!
Saena: She has her own things to take care of … such as school, or her job … I really don't have to bring her to this meeting … last I checked, you requested to meet me, not her!
Nanami- obāchan: Well, then ... No I'm requesting you call her over here … now!
Saena: That's not happening … She's busy … and I have no intention of involving her in this!
Nanami- obāchan: what are you saying? … you won't let us meet her?!
Saena: That's up to her to decide … if she wants to meet you, then I have no issues scheduling a meeting between you … but I will not sign the papers to give you full custody of her!
Nanami- obāchan: Your being awful and rude … who do you think you are … you preventing us from meeting the girl, denying our rights to have her custody … your such a terrible mother … No, you can't be called that … you're an awful human being … if can be called one to begin with
Todoh-san: No, you're the one who isn't being respectful, because you're not getting your way!
Saena: She's my child … I have every right to have full custody of her … He was never in the picture, so you can't really complain about who has the custody of her!
Nanami- obāchan: And who's fault is that … you never told him you were pregnant … you kept it all to yourself … just to use her as a tool to hurt my precious son!
Irritated, Todoh-san: Are you being serious right now?!
Kioshi: If I had known you were pregnant … I would have stayed by your side and took full responsibility!
Upset, Saena argues: who are you trying to deceive? … you're the one who left … and cut me off completely … how was I supposed to tell you, if I didn't even know how to reach you to begin with?!
Nanami- obāchan: Your problem not his … you were irresponsible for not saving his number or remembering his address!
Todoh-san: That's absurd … are you pretending not to know what he did, or are you actually clueless?!
Nanami- obāchan: what is it to you anyway … shut up … you have no idea what happened then!
Todoh-san: I will have you know, that I am pretty much aware of the whole situation … because unlike him, I had Mogami-san's back and I helped her in any way I could!
Saena: If you aren't aware, let me tell you what he did, so we can all be on the same page for once!
Kioshi: She's aware … she just refuses to place the blame on me … I'm her only son, so she will defend me no matter what I do!
Todoh-san: Which is why you carelessly hurt people and don't take responsibility of your actions! … A good parent will always discipline the kids when their wrong, or else they will refuse to take accountability for their crimes!
Saena: Well then, I refuse to let my daughter live with an irresponsible man like you!
Nanami- obāchan: Nakano-san … Tell her she can't do that!
Akemi Nakano: I can't … because she can legally do that … the Japanese law gives the mother full custody to a child born out of wedlock … and since it's the case, Mogami-san has all the rights to her daughter … it's up to her if she decided to give him rights such as visitation days for example
Kioshi: So, even if I recognize her as my child, the Japanese law won't give me any right?
Todoh-san: Correct, you have zero rights here! … the only person in control here is Mogami-san!
Nanami- obāchan: This country's law is broken … what kind of country doesn't recognize the father and give them rights … I will not accept this!
Todoh-san: Every country has its own laws, since you're here in Japan, you should respect our laws, … I understand you have a difficult doing so, because your already encouraged your son to break the law here, … if it was for me, he would be arrested on the spot … and he would spend the rest of his days behind bars!
Kioshi: You're a heartless man … I have kids to raise … my 3 boys need me as their father!
The talk about Jail worried Anna, she was aware her husband committed a crime, but she didn't wish to spend the rest of her life visiting him in jail … she was torn between begging Todoh-san not to call the cops and letting her husband serve his time for his crimes
Nanami- obāchan: How dare you … are you threatening my son with jail?! … His boys can't live without him … your basically trying to tear his family apart … you're a monster!
Todoh-san smiles cunningly and says: call me what you want … but those comments just show how irresponsible you are … your trying to avoid being accountable to your own heinous crimes!
At this point, Akemi Nakano felt like she losing her part in the conversation, she didn't know how to calm both sides, and she really didn't want to end up in Saena's bad side, so she waited patiently for her next chance to talk
Kioshi: I know apologizing might not be enough … I did take accountability … but I can afford to spend my time in jail … I will miss seeing my boys grow … I would rather die than that happen … if you want me to take more accountability … then sue me in court … I will give you any amount of money as a compensation!
Saena: We won't be calling the cops, because I'm not interesting in going through the whole process … besides, even though I can personally sue you in a civil case, I won't don't it, because I don't want to deal with people like you at all! … and keep your money to yourself .. I have no use of it!
Mockingly, Nanami- obāchan replies: Jokes on you … you will have to deal with us for the rest of your life … since in the end, Kyoko is part of our family!
Todoh-san: Kyoko has always been and will always be a part of the Mogami family … just as Nakano-san said, her mother has full custody of her … you can't just pretend that she's a part of your family when you never met her and she never willingly accepted you and joined!
Saena: In the end, I will leave the choice to Kyoko … she's old enough to choose who she wants to have in her life … weather it will be me … or your family … that will be her decision!
Sensing an unfavorable feeling, Nanami- obāchan: I see what you did there … you turned Kyoko against her father, and now you want her to choose … very funny, like this will go over my head, I'm not stupid to fall for your tricks … give it up already!
Saena: Not everything you assume is correct … Kyoko has always had free will to think the way she want's and decide her own actions … I never once tried to force my influence or opinion on her
Nanami- obāchan: you think I will believe you? … a lying fox of a lawyer like you can't be trusted … not you or your partner in crime sitting beside you!
Todoh-san: You got it all mixed up … we're no criminal … we are lawyers who do our outmost best to uphold the Japanese law … if anything … Mogami-san is the most law-abiding person I ever met, sure I might disagree with her on different things or actions … but she never ever attempted to break the law … so you can't be calling her a criminal … when you two conspired against her and almost ruined her life!
Akemi Nakano: So, the rumors of her having a difficult time in Kyoto are true?!
Todoh-san: Yes … it's true … but it's Mogami-san's resilient personality that brought her back up and with her own willpower she became one of the best lawyer in Tokyo ..
Akemi Nakano: I respect you for that Mogami-san … that's truly inspiring!
Nanami- obāchan: you're on our side … stop admiring such an idiotic barbaric creature! … I refuse to have my lawyer admire and respect such women … stop doing a crappy job complete our objective at once!
Anna: Mogami-san … I apologize that you have to hear all those horrible insults, please Ignore them …my mother in law is the type of person that thinks insulting other will help her achieve what she want … please don't associate us with her!
Saena: You don't have to apologize … I thank you for standing up for me, but … please don't harm yourself by doing so … your family should come first!
Kioshi: I should also say sorry … I told my mother to tune-down the insults, but, she didn't … So I apologize!
Nanami- obāchan: You don't need to apologize to anyone! … let's get back to the main topic already … before I lose my patients with those lousy lawyers!
Saena: We already made our point clear … but what more do you need?
Nanami- obāchan: your signing those papers, if not, I will keep you here until you do … I will take my grandchild back with me to America and raise her properly! … you're a terrible person, and incapable or raising a child … you don't deserve to have her in your life … I will take her one way or another!
Todoh-san: who made you the judge of that … Kyoko-chan is an amazing girl … respectful, polite, and humble … she's an incredible person overall … what makes you think she's wasn't raised properly?!
Nanami- obāchan: Kyoko-chan … who dare you call her in such indecent way … she's not your child for you to call her in such a friendly or close way
Todoh-san: I will let you know, Kyoko-chan and I are quite close … and she allowed me to call her in such way … you have no place to judge me!
Fuming, Nanami- obāchan gets up and raises her hand at Saena … attempting to slap her!
Saena doesn't flinch … she just looked Nanami eye to eye and smiled
Todoh-san stopped Nanami from slapping Saena, by holding her wrist: Don't you dare raise your hand on my client and colleague
Saena: There is no place for Violence here!
Akemi Nakano: Miyasaki Nanami-san … please calm down … these actions are unacceptable here!
Nanami, Snaps by pulling her hand away from his grip and shouts: How dare you bring another man into her life … you're not allowed to replace my Son, who is her father with a scum of a guy like him!
Offended, Saena asks: Excuse me ?
Nanami- obāchan: you can sleep with as many men as you wish, but you have no right to introduce those filthy men to my granddaughter… you can lie all you want about him being your lawyer and colleague … but I can see through the façade … you two are clearly in an inappropriate intimate relationship … and your trying to replace my poor son with such sadistic man … I wouldn't be surprised if he's a pedophile since he is such a nasty monster!
Anna: That's going overboard … her life style Is none of your business … don't assume thigs about her, when you just met her today!
Saena: I have never been with any man since he left … that's not my lifestyle … I'm not some whore running between nightclubs looking for relationships … and … stop insulting my colleague … he's a man who always supported me as friend, and that's why he's here today!
Getting the wrong idea, Kioshi assumed: So you were waiting for me to come back?
Disgusted Saena Denies, saying: That's absolutely ridiculous … why would you think I would wait for someone like you … even if you've returned back then, I wouldn't have accepted you back into my life … not after what you did!
Kioshi: so you choose to stay single and raise our daughter alone?!
Saena: it's not "our" … it's my daughter … and although I wouldn't call myself a good mother, at least I was in her life, unlike you!
Kioshi: Then why is he close to her? … care to explain?
Saena: why not … he's my colleague … and a friend for that matter … I known him longer then I have known you … and he's always been around … it's normal he'd meet her and they would become close … it's up to them!
Nanami- obāchan: No it's not up to them … you aren't allowed to bring your so called friends or colleague around her, without her father's permission … this man beside you is nothing more than a sadistic beast… and her father wouldn't have allowed him near her to begin with!
Todoh-san: who you're calling a sadistic beast, is a man who helps around and ensure the safety of their friend's daughter … her so called … never mind, that word doesn't suit him ... let me rephrase it … your so called perfect son has no business choosing who comes into Kyoko-chan's life !
Nanami- obāchan: Yes he does … it takes two to make a baby … and my son is the other half of that girl … so you better stop giving him crap and accept the facts!
Todoh-san: We all know the facts … especially the fact your son committed two awful crimes … what do you say to that?!
Nanami- obāchan: I order you to stay away from my granddaughter … unless my son is ok with you being near her… you won't be allowed to come even close
Saena: You don't get to decide that!
Nanami- obāchan: You know damn well you're a terrible mother when you expose your child to monsters like him … other than the fact your daughter acts like a toddler in a teenage body … who the hell allows their child to indulge in fantasy's at her age … she needs to grow up … and she can't do that without my help … so give it up … admit that you failed as a mother and give the girl to someone who's worthy, which is obviously my son!
Todoh-san: you have no basis to call me a monster though … what did I exactly do, to be called those colorful names and labels?
Nanami- obāchan: If my son can't be in her life, then no man can … you can't just bring men into her life, and replace her real and great father … who didn't even know she existed, because you kept it a secret!
Saena: I didn't know I was pregnant then, in fact, I didn't know until I was too far along, and by that time, your son was already gone … there was no traces to track him and inform him about her … so stop blaming me for something I had zero control off
Nanami- obāchan: you could have gotten rid of the child if you didn't want to use it against him!
Frustrated, Saena asks: when did I ever use her against him? … tell me!
Nanami- obāchan: your trying to ruin his marriage using her as a leverage … you won't give her to him, because you know deep down you want to destroy his happy life and marriage and force him back to be your slave … you evil witch!
Saena: that's quite the imagination … that was never my plan … I have never once wished he'd be back … because he hurt me … and you … deep down you know what he did was wrong … your just to proud to admit it
Nanami- obāchan: Then why didn't you abort her ? … you're the one who choose to bring the child into the world without the father being present … it's your fault for forcing the child to live a life without their precious father
Saena: That wasn't my choice!
Kioshi: just tell me honestly … are you interested in replacing me with anyone?
Saena: Replace is such a horrible choice of a word … I didn't remove you by my own choice and brought someone to take your place … and why should you care if I do that or not?!
Nanami-obāchan: You can never be allowed to be in a relationship, because I won't allow the child to live under another man, when she's my granddaughter
Kioshi: That's true … I don't want my daughter calling any other man, dad!
Saena: Does that only apply to me?
Confused, Kioshi asks: what do you mean by that?
Anna: She means you two are being senseless … if she can't be with another man, then you shouldn't be allowed to be with another women … stop the hypocrisy already!
Todoh-san: At least one of them understands us correctly … I applaud your intelligence!
Nanami- obāchan: He's already married … you're the one who missed the train, so stop crying over spilled milk
Saena: You're not making any sense, If I wanted to get married, I would have been married for years by now … it's a personal choice related to a personal Trauma … Like I would want to be in another relationship, after he pretended to be a good person, but stabbed me in the back! .. you think I can trust men after that?!
Nanami-obāchan: You trust him … you could've brought a female lawyer with you, if you really can't trust men like you claim
Todoh-san: There is a huge difference between trusting men in general and trusting men in a romantic relationship … unlike him, I haven't done anything to break her trust … so it's only natural she still trusts me!
Deep down, Saena was sure Todoh has feeling for her in a romantic nature, but she was grateful to him for not forcing them on her, and was deeply touched by him going all out just to defend her
Kioshi looked at Saena who was unconsciously slightly blushing … she had an expression on her face that he has seen before … which made him felt uncomfortable … he didn't want her making such expression towards other men … and certainly not for the man beside her
Nanami- obāchan: In the end … as long as you have the girl in your custody … you're not allowed to date anyone or bring any man home … including him!
Strictly, Saena says: That's not for you to decide, it's my life, and I have every right to do as I please! … If I want to be in a relationship and bring a man home, that's up to me … and Todoh-san is free to come and visit me and my daughter whenever he pleases … mind your own business for once!
Akemi Nakano: ok … let's all calm down for a minute here!
A strange silence filled the room …. Which lasted around two minutes … Saena was able to calm herself down and became expressionless again … while Nanami stared daggers at them, wanting to slap the smile off of Todoh-sans face … Anna sensed that her husband was become more agitated about the wrong thing … and wanted to take control … but didn't know how
The first to break the silence, was Kioshi who requested: I want to meet her! … I want to meet my child … I want to meet Kyoko!
Nanami- obāchan: Don't call her that … I won't let her remain with such name … the father is the one who is supposed to give her a name to begin with … so everything will change once she joins our family!
Anna: You can't just erase her identity because of such reason … you're really going off the rails, aren't you?!
Todoh-san: If your saying that for a child who has yet to get accustomed to their name, I would still be against it … You weren't there when she was born, so you can't just think you can change her name … there is no way she will go with a different name after living 17 years as Kyoko … she made a name for herself … as Kyoko the actress, … you won't simply take that away from her, because the name wasn't given by this man!
Saena: You acting as if she's too young to decide anything for herself … she's almost an adult … no one is forcing her to do anything … let alone changing her name and identity!
Nanami- obāchan: I have my own way of convincing people to do as I say … believe me, when she meets me, she will want to change the sad name you gave her!
Anna: This is irrelevant to the main topic … can we please put the name changing aside!
Todoh-san: Agreed !
Kioshi: let's get back to my request … I want to meet her … We can go over other things after I do .. just let me meet her, please!
Saena: That's up to her to decide … I will inform her about your request and get back to you with an answer!
Nanami- obāchan: Nonsense … You already know her answer don't you?!
Saena: Yes, I do know her initial answer… but that's before he actually showed up … perhaps she might have a change of heart after she hears he's here!
Kioshi: what's her original answer?!
Saena smiles and says: I'm sure her initial answer isn of a satisfactory nature!
Fuming, Nanami- obāchan shouts: You really did manipulated her to hate him … you … you !
Saena: I certainly did not … again … let me remind you that she has her own opinions and is free to think in any way she wants … I have never tried to influence her opinion of him at all!
Kioshi: Then why … why did she initially refuse to meet me?!
Saena: She came to me and asked me about a few things that she was curious about … I told her what happened between us … she formed her decision based on how she felt about the whole thing
Kioshi: Let me ask you something then, when you appeared on TV and said you had no children, was that meant for me and was she aware of your actions?!
Saena: It was absolutely towards you, … but what I did was purely based on my impulse, and no, she wasn't aware of my actions … I know I hurt her … and that's something I will regret for the rest of my life … however, it did bring us closer, and that's a positive that came out of the reckless action I made!
Akemi Nakano: So you were trying to send him a massage, that there were no strings attached between you two?
Todoh-san: Arguably, although it's an obvious lie, that came from a women who is as honest as anyone can be, I can tell she was extremely distressed just from seeing someone like you! … and although I can disagree with her method, I am sure that's the only thing she could think of at that time!
Akemi Nakano: I understand … that makes a lot of sense!
Kioshi: So you could tell it was me, even though it's been 18 years since we last saw each other!
Saena: Not much has changed about your appearance I must say … you just look a little older … but … you also look like a criminal that I have no interest in dealing with either!
Nanami- obāchan: So you called him a criminal and made his daughter think badly of him?
Saena: I simply told her what happened, and despite that, I blamed myself for the whole thing, unlike me who didn't show any negative emotions, she was the complete opposite … in the end, we both have our own way of dealing with people who wronged us … so you can say, me and her are polar opposite in such aspect
Akemi Nakano: So your saying your daughter is open about her emotions and can easily display them to others?
Saena: That's not the case … she does keep to herself most of the time … but when it's comes to people who really hurt her, she doesn't shy of showing emotions, especially negative ones
Kioshi: So since you hurt her by what you said … I can safely assume she was really upset with you then?
Saena: I'm a different case … in the end, I'm her mother … and no matter what I did, she still loves me and wants my affection … I won't lie, she was truly upset … she just simply came wanting to understand what made me say what I did, … she got her answers, and if I'm not wrong, she's ok with it now!
Kioshi: So would she attack me if she saw me?
Saena: what kind of thought process are you going through … she's not an animal that attacks people … she has her own way of showing her emotions … but attacking people, please!
Kioshi: in that case, I'm her father, and she will love me if she got to know me better and will want my affection! … she shouldn't judge me, since she hasn't met me yet!
Nanami- obāchan: In a perfect world, that would be the case, but who knows how that girl was raised … with a mother like her … I would assume that girl was raised to believe you're the scum of the earth … and she shouldn't want you near you
Anna: why can't you understand that she already said that the girl has her own opinions?!
Todoh-san: Let me interject … sure, any upbringing would have some sort of effect on the child and how they view the world … but that doesn't change the fact you left and never showed up once since, so it's normal for the child to assume you're not in the picture and have no desire to be in it!
Nanami- obāchan: If he knew, he would surely want to be a part of his famous daughter's life … your just trying to place all the blame on him!
Todoh-san: So you're here because the girl is famous, and not because you're her said biological father?!
Kioshi: No … it's not about the fame … sure … my wife is a big fan of her, way before we came here to Japan, but … that's not the reason … I came here today, to take responsibility of my daughter and establish a fatherly relationship with her
Saena: she will be the judge of that … she will have the final decision in whether she wants to meet you or have a connection with your family … I'm leaving it up to her completely!
Nanami- obāchan: Not on my watch!
Irritated, Saena says: That's not up to you … she's old enough to decide for herself if it's something she wants or not! … you have no authority over her or over how I raise her!
Akemi Nakano: Do you mind if I ask?
Saena: Go ahead …
Akemi Nakano: Growing up, did she ever ask about him?
Saena: Not quite … she never really questioned me about him … maybe once, when she was really young … but otherwise, no!
Nanami- obāchan: Did you use the dead card on her?!
Saena: I would appreciate it if you stopped assuming things … I would never lie about such topic!
Akemi Nakano: I see … so to bring this meeting to a close … you will talk to your daughter and ask her about meeting her father, and you will communicate to them her answer?
Saena: Since you're their lawyer, I will have Todoh-san communicate the answer to you, and you can give them the answer, as I have no interest in keeping in touch with them!
Nanami- obāchan: Not so fast … I'm not ok with that!
Akemi Nakano: Then what is your other option?
Nanami- obāchan: I want a recording … No … I want a video proof of her replay!
Akemi Nakano: That's up to Mogami-san to decide!
Saena: I will leave that to her as well … whether she wants to be filmed or recorded, Kyoko has the final say … I won't force anything on her!
Nanami- obāchan: I will not take your word for it … because I don't trust you!
Saena: I don't care if you trust me or not … if you want, I can ask her to write down her replay and send it to Nakano-san!
Akemi Nakano: That works too!
Nanami- obāchan: Not for us … we get to make the request here … a written answer … really … you think I will believe that … you can easily fake it for all I know!
Todoh-san: Then, how about having Nakano-san being present … she will hear the answer personally and let you know as soon as she can!
Nanami- obāchan: Why have the lawyer be there … I want to be there myself!
Saena: That's not going to happen! … you will not force her to meet you against her own will!
Nanami- obāchan: Frankly, you said she wasn't interested in meeting her father … I'm not him, am I?
Saena firmly says: you're not him, but you're his mother … It's the same in my opinion … if either of you want to meet her, then she has to approve … end of discussion!
Nanami- obāchan: So you will not let us meeting her, and you won't record or film her without her approval … and will only let either the lawyer be present or have her send a written response .. look who in control here?!
Todoh-san: It's not like Kyoko-chan is here to give you her immediate decision on this matter
Nanami- obāchan: Then call her … let us hear her response, here and now!
Saena: Kyoko happens to be busy right now, and I don't know when she will be free … besides, I will not call her on such sensitive topic … I would rather have a face to face conversation with her about it!
Akemi Nakano: Ok, let's do it this way … you can record and film her response, and in the end you will ask her if she's ok with sending either or both? … what about that?
Todoh-san: That's not a bad Idea!
Kioshi: But what's the point if she's against sending either!
Nanami- obāchan: I don't want you to film only the response … I want the whole conversation!
Todoh-san: Now, you're going overboard!
Saena: You really have zero interest in trusting that we will have a fair discussion … I see no point in talking about this any longer!
Nanami- obāchan: What guarantee do I have that you won't slander my son, just to get the response you want!
Saena: I really don't care … if she wishes to meet and even go with her father, it's up to her … no one is stopping her … I never once insulted him, in my life, not to her, not to anyone … and this meeting will not change that either … no matter how angry and upset I am right now … I will not influence anyone to make a decision based on my opinion … because people are different … they have different feelings and emotions … I am not Kyoko … and Kyoko isn't me … she has all the free will she desires … so stop making me look like the villain here!
Distrustful, Nanami- obāchan, insisted: That's no guarantee!
Todoh-san: If the only guarantee you hope for is to be there, that will not happen … you either accept a written response, or if Kyoko-chan approves, a filmed or recorded response! … that's the best option you will get! … no other way around it!
Kioshi settles: Fine … please record the response and if she approves, send it … if not .. a written response is something I am willing to accept
Nanami- obāchan: Don't be an idiot … don't settle on their terms … I will not take this lightly … I promise I will find a way around this … you will all see!
Todoh-san: So, are you saying there is no need for either a recording, or a written response?
Nanami- obāchan: I want the full conversation I tell you! … I won't settle for less!
Akemi Nakano volunteers: I can write the whole conversation down, if the daughter isn't ok with a recording of it … is that good enough?
Kioshi: Fair enough!
Frustrated, Nanami- obāchan shouts: Kioshi … what's the matter with you … that's not what we agreed on before coming here!
Kioshi: We can't expect everything going our way … I think it's best if we settle on this for now!
Nanami- obāchan got really upset, but at this point she felt like she couldn't push any further .. and decided that she will figure out a different way … so she said: if that's what you want for now, then ok … I will settle for a full conversation recording or writing … but don't forget … this is not over!
Anna was actually surprised her mother-in-law decided to settle for this, fully knowing that Nanami vowed to get the papers signed before leaving today … it seems like her plan fell apart, and that made Anna really happy
Akemi Nakano: So to conclude this meeting … are all parties in agreement that if a full recording of the meeting is not approved by Mogami-san's daughter, a full written script of the meeting will be sufficient enough. In the end of that meeting, Mogami-san's daughter will give a response concerning whether she is interested in meeting her father. I will be present in the meeting and I will be responsible for collecting the information and response, and will deliver it to the Miyasaki family.
Kioshi: Yes … I agree!
Nanami- obāchan: For now … that will be enough … But it's not over … you will see, soon enough!
Todoh-san: We are fine … as long as they respect Kyoko-chan's decision in the end!
Akemi Nakano: Alright then … since were all on the same page, we will end this meeting now!
Nanami- obāchan: One more thing!
Akemi Nakano: What is it?
Nanami- obāchan: I need you to make sure this horrible mother doesn't manipulate the child into rejecting her own father!
Anna: She already said she wouldn't do that!
Nanami- obāchan: Last time I checked, I asked you not to talk … besides, I really don't believe anything that comes out of her mouth … she's untrustworthy!
Saena: You will get the full script … you can decide for yourself whether I made her do anything or not … Since we are done here, I will take my leave!
Nanami- obāchan: If you say anything unnecessary to the girl .. I will sue you for being a fraud!
Saena: Fraud … that's what your son is guilty of, I have no interest in becoming a criminal like him, thank you!
Todoh-san: Mogami-san, and Nakano-san … Do You mind if I ask them a few more questions, there are a few things that we haven't discussed actually
Saena: like?
Akemi Nakano: I don't mind, if there ok with that!
Kioshi wasn't sure if he wanted to answer him, as he was very irritated with Todoh-san and how close he is to not only his daughter, but Saena as well
Nanami- obāchan: If you have a few questions, then I will allow them, as long as you agree to listen to my conditions as well!
Todoh-san: Sure … I don't mind listening to your conditions, but I can't guarantee we will agree to follow them … it all depends on what they are!
Saena was skeptical about the whole thing, but she was curious about Todoh-san's inquiries
Todoh-san: First, … how did you even learn about Kyoko to begin with … and how did you know that she's Mogami-san's child?
Surprised, Saena looked at him and then looked down … she was dying to ask such question … but wasn't sure if it was appropriate
Nanami- obāchan: Why … was this supposed to be a secret?
Todoh-san: No … but it's not common knowledge … Since Kyoko-chan only goes by Kyoko with a different spelling as her stage name … how did you know, just curious?!
Kioshi: My wife was in the hospital at the same time … I originally thought you were her lawyer … but Anna told me that you're her mother, since she overheard someone say something like that … we weren't sure until we saw her sitting with a few friends and someone called her Mogami, and she replied … additionally you appeared and she called you mom … that's how!
Anna looked down … and she felt miserable … she felt like it was all her fault … she's the one who questioned her husband about him possibly being the father, so she said: I'm sorry, it's all my fault … I didn't mean to cause you trouble!
Todoh-san: You don't need to apologize about that … it's not really your fault … it's normal for a wife to worry about something like that … he's the one to blame here!
Frustrated with Todoh-san, Kioshi says: Don't talk to my wife like that!
Todoh-san: I don't believe I said anything wrong!
Kioshi: She's my wife … so don't even talk to her, ok!
Anna: He didn't say anything wrong … calm down, will you … what's wrong with you today?
Todoh-san: So … were you the women we helped near the coffee station in the hospital?
Anna: Yes … I want to apologize about that too .. I didn't mean to eardrop on your conversation, I was curious about Kyoko, who is my favorite Japanese actress, … I didn't mean to be rude and ... I'm sorry you made the coffee for me because I dropped mine out of shock and lied about it … I'm really, really sorry!
Todoh-san: that makes a lot of sense now … I thought you looked familiar … so you were the women who we helped back then … I hope you're feeling better now!
Saena thought to herself ( so she's that women, no wonder why I felt like I've seen her before)
Anna: I am … thank you for asking!
Bitter, Kioshi asks: what do you know? … stop acting like gentlemen while talking to my wife!
Nanami- obāchan looked at Anna and asked: Did you perhaps tell them why you were hospitalized?
Anna: yeah … so?
Kioshi: I don't want him to feel sorry for us … we don't need his empathy!
Anna: why are you acting like this? … calm down already! … he didn't do anything special, he just acted in the same way as any normal person would
Akemi Nakano felt like there was invisible tension between Todoh and Kioshi … Kioshi was acting Jealous and annoyed at Todoh, for being nice to both his wife and his Ex
Nanami- obāchan: oh really … did you tell them about why were there, or did you inform them of how faulty you are?!
Anna: what?!
Kioshi: Mom … don't say that … Anna isn't faulty … she has no control over such event happening!
Nanami- obāchan: originally when I came here, I was anticipating to see how this Mogami Saena women looked like … but she's really nothing special … just an average looking lady with a nasty personality … I would have treated her differently otherwise!
Saena: Excuse me? … I really don't care about your personal opinion of me, but to treat people based on how they look, is just biased and uncalled for!
Nanami- obāchan: Frankly … I don't care about your opinion either … especially since you're a vile women … if you were any different, I would have suggested you try to have another child with my son, and if you had a son, then I would prefer you over that damaged American wife of his … since your Japanese in the end … but unfortunately … you're not qualified
Shocked, Anna miserably says: I can't believe you just said that!
Nanami- obāchan: A women that can produce both genders is more qualified to be my son's wife .. you on one hand only have three boys, and miscarried 3 different time … that's means your body is broken and your incapable of giving me a granddaughter … on the other hand, this women had his one and only daughter, and never had the chance to have more … so …
Disgusted, Saena interrupted: Never had the chance? … I don't even want one … I never saw myself becoming a mother to begin with … let alone have his children … but life doesn't always go according to one's plan … Sure I have his daughter, but never again! …. Your Son is married for heaven's sake … yet, your here encouraging infidelity … Not a chance!
Kioshi: No offence … but I'm happy with my wife … and I have no interest in being unfaithful!
Nanami- obāchan: if you never wanted children, why did you have his child then? … Hypocrite!
Irritated, Todoh-san defends: Again … She had no choice but to have her!
Nanami- obāchan: whatever!
Todoh-san: Next question, how did you know how old she is … I don't believe her age has been officially mentioned anywhere!
Kioshi: At the restaurant she worked at … my friend recommended it to me, and I took my wife there, so she can taste authentic Japanese food, on our way there, the Taxi told us a famous person worked there, but we had no idea it would be Kyoko!
Nanami- obāchan: Why would a celebrity work at a Japanese restaurant … is your job as a lawyer not paying well, so your forcing your child to earn the money for you?!
Anna: That's ridiculous … she's worked there before she became a celebrity!
Todoh-san: So I assume you heard that from the Restaurant owners?
Anna: Yes … we were curious so we asked why she worked there … but, about her age … when mistakenly called her a child … the owner of the place corrected me saying she's at a marriageable age
Kioshi: I took a guess thinking she may be around 18 years old, and was informed that she will be turning 18 at the end of the year
Kioshi wanted to ask why Kyoko lived at that place … but he decided against it … since he was aware his mother hired a private investigator … he thought he will get his answer eventually
Todoh-san: I see!
Kioshi: Actually, when we left, we saw her fighting with someone … we couldn't hear anything, so we don't know what was going on … however, we did assume that it was another celebrity, who she was associated with … since I'm curious, do you mind telling me what that was about?
Saena: That's really none of your business!
Nanami- obāchan: He's her father … so it is he's business!
Saena: No it's not … It's Kyoko's business, not even I can speak about it without her approval!
Nanami- obāchan: What are you … the child's slave?
Saena: Nonsense … I just want to give her the freedom of sharing what she wants … this topic is about her, so you need her permission to know what happened!
Nanami- obāchan: your seriously retarded to an unbelievable extent!
Todoh-san: You insults are just getting worse and worse … is it impossible to have a conversation with you, without hearing such colorful language?!
Saena: Don't worry about it … I really don't care what she calls me … not that it ever mattered!
Akemi Nakano: But, it's still unfair to you, to be called all those vile things, … you don't deserve such treatment at all!
Kioshi: I'm sorry … I know I told my mother to keep insults to the minimum, but that's how she is .. I didn't mean to demean you like that … please don't take it to heart!
Nanami- obāchan: I'm not sorry at all, I think all those insults are well-deserved!
Todoh-san: Arguing with someone who won't listen is pointless!
Nanami- obāchan: Are you done asking?
Todoh-san: Yes... I'm no longer interested in having a conversation with a women who doesn't respect us!
Nanami- obāchan: Will now you need to listen to my requests!
Todoh-san: Go ahead … the sooner we hear them, then sooner will be done with this!
Nanami- obāchan: First, I want this meeting with her to be done within this week!
Saena: That is debatable … I can't guarantee that it will happen though!
Nanami- obāchan: What the Hell? … is it too much to ask for?! …. It's not like we can stay here forever … we have jobs to return to back in America!
Todoh-san: No one is asking you to stay against your well! … If you need to go then go .. no one is stopping you!
Looking at Todoh with frustration, Kioshi says: Stay out of it!
Saena: He's my lawyer, he has every right to speak his mind … besides, he is right … no one is forcing you to stay If you need to go!
Nanami- obāchan: Then you will send her to us if she wants to meet us?
Todoh-san: I'm pretty sure her school and work schedule won't allow her to travel overseas!
Nanami- obāchan: so your trying to force us out aren't you … you're going to drag this out until we have to leave, so she won't see her father!
Todoh-san: Again … stop assuming our actions!
Saena: I will talk to her about it when We have the time … there are 4 people involved, and each one of us has a schedule to go by … so when we all have the time, I will talk to her!
Akemi Nakano: That makes sense … I agree … conflicting schedules won't allow us to all meet in the same time and speak about it
Kioshi: That's fine … I will stay a little longer if I have too!
Nanami- obāchan looked at her son with annoyance for settling to their terms without negotiating … and says: No … it's not fine … you need to talk to her within this month! … if you don't … then I will do it my way!
Trying to appease her client, so she can calm her down, Akemi Nakano asks: what do you think Mogami-san … do you think you will have time to do it this month
Saena: I can try … but I can't promise anything … Kyoko's safety is my top priority
Nanami- obāchan: It's as if telling her will harm her … please be realistic!
Todoh-san: She is being realistic … Kyoko's job involves possible risks, if she isn't in the right mind set, she or her colleagues may get hurt … so yes … telling her at the wrong time can cause her harm … and we won't risk it!
Nanami- obāchan: You make a big deal out of nothing … this meeting is seriously a disaster!
Akemi Nakano: Anything else?
Nanami- obāchan: Yes … you think I will be done with one request … think again! … my second request is to Not allow her to date … I don't want my granddaughter to end up like her disgraced excuse of a mother!
Saena: That's really not up to anyone here … it's Kyoko's decision … if she's ready to be in a relationship … then so be it … I won't stop her from being happy!
Nanami- obāchan: her father needs to give his approval … any girl is the apple of her father's eye, and so he will not be handing her to any lousy man out there!
Todoh-san: She really doesn't need his approval if she doesn't want it … you have no authority over her … Her mother is there, and will give advice when it's needed … it's up to Kyoko to listen and do what she thinks is right … Kyoko-chan is no child … she's old enough to make her own decision and find her own happiness!
Nanami- obāchan: What is her father to you then … just a lost sperm or something?
Saena: Your free to think of it anyway you want … but if the next requests you have are about Kyoko and the limitation you want to impose on her, then save it … it's not going to happen … and please don't make me repeat myself … because in the end … Kyoko has her absolute freedom to do as she pleases … I, as her mother, will only give advice and care for her in my own way … you have no right to appear out of nowhere and tell me what to do!
Kioshi: Mom … please … let's stop here … there is no point asking for things we can't get … let's wait for her response and we will go from there … ok?
Nanami- obāchan: you're pathetic for settling on their own term … let's go … I'm done here!
Anna: Wow … so when your son doesn't do what you say, you insult him, … but when he commits crimes and listens to every order you give, you won't let anyone offend him … that's double standards, if you ask me!
Nanami- obāchan: Don't talk to me … you broken useless American fiend … ( she gets up) and say: Let's go Kioshi … we will discuss what happened here later tonight … I have places to go!
Kioshi: Ok … will drop Anna off with the kids and go!
Nanami- obāchan: No … she can find her own way … I don't want her near me for the rest of the day … you're my son and you will listen to me … let's go!
Anna gets up bows down to Mogami and Todoh and says: I'm sorry for Today … I will take my leave now … ( she walks out of the room while trying hold her tears from falling)
Todoh-san felt bad for Anna, she seemed like a nice person who wanted to stand with the truth, despite having to stand against her own husband and mother in law … he feared for her future with such terrible mother in law
Saena was equally sympatric towards Anna, she wanted to thank her for standing up for her sake … and worried about how horrible her mother in law might treat her going forward
Kioshi got up and said after giving his mother the car key: Wait for me … I will check on her!
Nanami- obāchan: No need! … let her leave … I could careless!
Kioshi: Mom … even if you don't care … I still do! … ( he opens the door and runs after his wife)
Nanami- obāchan: She acts like a baby just to get his attention … So annoying … ( she walks towards the door and says: Nakano-san … I expect you to stay here and figure out when the meeting will be held … ( she leaves and slams the door)
After Nanami left … the room was field was silence for a while
Fatigue took over and Saena no longer had her emotionless expression on … she felt drained after the meeting ending … she used all her stamina to keep a brave face, but those insults were slowly getting to her, even if not true … she became pale and tried her best to compose herself … so she wouldn't break down in tears
Todoh-san looked at Saena and asked: Are you ok?
Saena: I feel a little numb … maybe even dizzy … this was way too much for me to handle … I clearly overestimated myself!
Akemi Nakano: I'm really sorry … This really wasn't my intention coming here!
Saena: Don't apologize … your just doing your job … it's your client who should be apologizing .. although I'm doubtful that women would … If I don't see her again, I will be grateful!
Uncertain, Akemi Nakano says: I'm not sure she's going to leave you alone that fast!
Todoh-san: let me get you some water!
Saena: No thanks … I feel like I am going to suffocate here … I need to get out of here … remind me to never use this room, ever again! ( she gets up, and loses her balance for a second … but she was able to compose herself and walk towards the door)
The secretary opens the door after knocking and says: Todoh-san … the police are asking for you!
At this time, Nanami hasn't left yet, so she heard what the secretary said … she became furious and worried for her son's well-being … so she decided to take matter in her own hand
Todoh-san leaves the room following the secretary
A Few moments later, Saena and Akemi left the meeting room, and walked towards the reception to sign off some documents and make the room available for others to use
Akemi Nakano: Can I ask?
Saena who was still dizzy, answers her: Go ahead!
Akemi Nakano: Is Todoh-san in trouble with the police?
Saena: What … No … he is working with them on the case ….
Saena was interrupted by Nanami who suddenly ran towards her fueled with anger
In the Same time Todoh-san was told to bring Mogami with him, because the police had an update on who will be leading Kyoko's case from today … This change was urgent and the police chief needed to discuss it with kyoko's lawyers
Todoh walked back knowing that Saena would be heading to the reception to sign off and open the room for more meetings
Kioshi was also heading because his wife said she needed space after what happened, and didn't want to talk to him either … so he returned because his mother wasn't waiting in the car
Todoh reached near the meeting room and saw Mogami sitting on the floor and holding her head
He ran towards her in a hurry worried about what could have happened in the few minutes since he left
Kioshi saw what transpired with his own eye's and was horrified by the result
His mother had held Saena by the collar of her dress shirt … she threatened her that if her son got arrested, she would destroy her life … and then pushing her away violently … Saena who was still dizzy, couldn't balance and ended up hitting the wall and the frame's sharp edge and then fell on the floor
Kioshi ran towards his mother and said: What are you doing ?! … you can be held for assaulting a lawyer … ( he got down and tried to check on Saena … he extended his hand to try and check if she was injured
Upset and hurt, Saena slaps his hand away saying: Don't touch me!
Todoh came closer, gently pushed Kioshi away and got down to check on Saena … by the time he saw her, half of her face was drenched with blood.
He was livid by the scene, he promised to protect her, and the moment he stepped away she got hurt … he took out his handkerchief and pressed on the injury trying to slow the blood flow and looked back at Kioshi and his mother, with eyes full of fury!
Author notes:
Chapter 13 Ends here!
I managed to fit the whole meeting here … I hope I managed it well!
Do you think Todoh did a good job? And what did you think of Nanami, is she considered controlling I wonder? … What is Nanami aiming to do after leaving, and will she really wait for Kyoko to decide … or does she have something else planned?! … Is Anna going to be alright after this … and did Kioshi really get Jealous … is it justified?
Thank you all for reading this chapter and thank you for your support
Reviews are much appreciated
Until next time! Jane!