Loveless (Book 1) [Completed]

Chapter 99.

I'm so emotional right now, because it's the last chapter of this book. So please, leave as many comments as possible, since it's my favorite hobby to read your reviews.

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KYOKO'S EMBRACE

"Well then," Takarada began, once all three of his visitors were comfortably seated. "The reason I called you here today is because there's something important I have to tell Ren." He turned to Kyoko. "It's about Mogami."

Kyoko's heart sank. Why did she allow herself to hope in the first place? She looked down, embracing herself for the worst.

"Ren, about Mogami, you see," The President went on, "I'm considering giving Setsuka a break for a while."

What? Kyoko looked up again.

Ren frowned. "Why? What would the others think when if suddenly disappears?"

"You don't have to worry about that. From the standpoint of the scenario, you could just say that your sister has gone back to england for a while," he glanced at Kyoko. "Yesterday, when I came to the set, I noticed how you were doing much better than before. I assigned Mogami to you because this was a challenging job. But now, since it seems you can manage to be by yourself, she'll not be joining you for a while."

"I can manage on my own," Ren affirmed. "But..."

"Well, it's only for a short while," Takarada assured him. "It's because of some personal reasons of Kyoko," he shot her a glance making her sit up straighter. "Say Mogami, you didn't tell Ren?"

Before she could start panicking again, the President answered for her.

"She can't join you because she'll be occupied elsewhere. Her final exams are starting soon."

Kyoko let out a breathe which she didn't realize she had been holding. So that's what he had been talking about. He wasn't gonna tell Ren after all? She heaved a sigh of relief, when she realized that all three pairs of eyes were looking at her expectantly.

"Um, y-yes," she croaked. "They're starting next week." In reality, she had totally forgotten about them. If the President didn't remind her, she might even have missed them. Being so swamped with work, she hadn't studied at all. Yet, she didn't start panicking about her upcoming exams because she was so relieved that the President wasn't telling Ren about that thing.

"In that case, Kyoko, you do deserve a break," Ren smiled at her, but she made sure not to look him in the eye. "After all, you also have that other drama to shoot."

"Right," Takarada nodded. "As for you Ren, take care of yourself. Jelly is gonna keep an eye on you from afar, so do not even think about skipping your meals."

"I won't," he sighed.

Kyoko shot another glance to the President. She wished if he was planning on telling Ren after all, he would just do it quickly like the ripping of band-aid and get it over with instead of putting her in this tormenting anticipation.

"Well, that's all," Takarada said, and all of them got up.

Ren and Yashiro exchanged parting words with the President before turning to leave. Kyoko used this opportunity to slip out as well, but before she could make it, Takarada stopped her. "Mogami, not you. I still have to talk to you. Could you spare a moment."

She flinched. "Of course." She slid back on the couch opposite the President. After they heard the door click shut, he began.

"So, you do know why I've called you here, don't you?" Before she could formulate an answer, he went on, "it's white day!"