Kyoko
Amazed that the 3 LoveMe girls actually hammered out all the details during lunch and split the responsibilities between the three of them equally, Kyoko was truly starting to get in the spirit of things when she received a text from Ren telling her he was five minutes away. Her appearance was still holding as a confidant lady, but inside she was running around in circles trying to come up with a way to tell Ren that he would be singing in 3 weeks' time. She was so lost in thought that she didn't notice Ren getting out of his car and walking over to her.
Ren
With a hammering heart he walked over to a lost in thought Kyoko and just took in her appearance. Her hair was still in her Natsu's style, but she was relaxed and, based on the wrinkle in her brow, worried over something. Always willing to help out his lo- he shook his head – his kohai, he took a few extra steps then necessary and leaned down so they were eye to eye.
"Kyoko."
It took a moment but when she came too it was interesting to see that she didn't step away but he was heartened to see the small blush as she tried to talk through his "sudden" appearance. He was so entranced by her that he missed most of the conversation but when the forbidden word "unbirthday" fought across his senses he stopped her speech.
"Excuse me Mogami-san, can you repeat that last bit?"
"Of course. The president wants all actors to sing at the Unbirthday Celebration. You need to sing Tsuruga-san."
He looked at her earnest stare and an idea started to form.
Kyoko
Kyoko was beginning to worry about Ren when a smile started to grow on his lips.
"Alright Mogami-san. I won't give you any trouble on one condition. You need to sing with me. A duet. I can pick the song, correct?
She answered the easiest question first. "Eh- yes, you can pick the song, but I think the president wants everybody to sing solos. "
His smile brightened, "Trust me Mogami-san, but I'm positive that I can convince the President of our duet. So is that a yes?
Knowing that she doesn't really have a choice in the matter and because of her role, she "happily" accepted.
Ren
Escorting her to his car, he opened the door, assisted her in and closed it again. He got in and started the car.
"Where would you like to eat?"
"Somewhere quiet please."
He thought for a bit and came up with a perfect idea. He made a quick call and within thirty minutes they were arranging the food he had ordered on his table in his apartment. He could tell she was a little upset about his choice but with the way she was looking at the food he would probably be forgiven – until she had satisfied her hunger anyway.
"How was your day?" he asked as he turned on his radio to play softly in the background. He liked this radio because it played songs from all over the world and he hoped that he could find a song for them.
She looked up from the food and softly replied.
"It went well. The LoveMe girls and I organized the responsibilities of the party and there weren't any problems at either of the sets. Today was a good day. Thank you for asking." She paused. "Um, Tsuruga-san, what did you need to speak with me about?"
He was going to reply when a song caught his attention.
Male voice:
I throw away my sorrows
There was one chance to escape
Into what they call the other side
One more bad dream that I got
Is hard to walk this road alone
With no more fire burning inside
With each word the song mirrored his past and what he was feeling. It was the perfect song to sing to own up to his past and to confess, but he had already schemed to have Kyoko sing a duet with him. He looked over at her and as he did, he heard the sweetest sound and his eyes widened as he saw Kyoko captured by the next words.
Female voice:
I'm not super human
I got a leak in my brain now
And if everything will to pieces
Male Voice:
As the blue sky's turning black
And my mirror starts to crack
Duet:
As far as the eye can see
You mean so much to me
If I had just one more wish
And I don't know which way I should go
My heart says, "Yes", my mind says, "No"
Female:
I saw the demons dancing
An angel takes me out of hell
I came to understand
Arrived at less than zero
This arrow starts to cure me
Deep inside and burns to bright
Female:
I'm not super human
I got a leak in my brain now
And if everything will to pieces
Male:
As the blue sky's turning black
And my mirror starts to crack
Duet:
As far as the eye can see
You mean so much to me
If I had just one more wish
And I don't know which way I should go
My heart says, "Yes", my mind says, "No"
I'm not super human
I got a leak in my brain now
And if everything will to pieces
As the blue sky's turning black
And my mirror starts to crack
Duet:
As far as the eye can see
You mean so much to me
If I had just one more wish
And I don't know which way I should go
My heart says, "Yes", my mind says, "No"
As the last notes died, his eyes met hers and he caught a glimpse of something miraculous in her eyes. As if the song and the emotion she quickly hid had given him the confidence he needed, he said,
"Kyoko, in three weeks, after we sing that song, I am going to tell you and the world something very important."
…
After his little announcement, dinner was silent and the car ride to her home was quieter. As he pulled to a stop and parked, she stopped him from getting out by placing her hand on his arm and whispering his name, "Ren."
He froze.
"I have something to tell you too."
It was 12:01 am.