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Tease
[223] Silver Lining

"Kyoko," Ren called out, before she moved out of earshot.

The young actress turned and stared at him in curiosity, "Yes, Tsuruga-san?"

Ren poked his head out of his car window slightly and looked her firmly in the eye, willing her to understand how serious he was being. "You really are beautiful."

She froze for an instant and then her expression softened as she smiled at him. He had seen her smile before but this…

This…

This was different, more real and alive than any of her previous smiles. "Thank you, Tsuruga-san," Kyoko replied softly, shyly but most importantly, sincerely.

The end.

Look out for the sequel, Grasping—which will not be told in 100 word chapters like Tease.