Chapter 6: Protect You at all Costs!
The first day I met Ren was in the studio.
"Sora, this is your new manager." My dad informed me.
At the time, I was still starting out as Takahashi-sama. Dad had told Ren that I was a girl, so that the heavy burden on my shoulders can be shared.
"Noce to meet you, Takahashi." Ren greeted me. He was one of the first people to not call me Takahashi-sama.
"Oh nice to meet you too."
Ren was 20-years-old at the time I first met him and I was 14. Even today, he's still playing as a third year student at my high school in order to protect my identity.
He was such a nice person, and I liked him for that. I also enjoy the days we hang out together.
Because he is like a knight in shinning armor to me, I have to also protect him at all costs.
"Um...Sora, what are you doing?" Ren asked as I was shielding him with my arms.
"Protecting you." I answered with a stern face.
"Why?"
"Like I said before, someone is out to get you."
Suddenly as I was looking around the room, I found that person.
"Ren~kun!" Ichigo skipped towards us.
As he got closer, I stopped him with my foot. I planted it right on top of his face so that he wouldn't come closer to Ren.
"Stop in the name of the law." I said as I continued digging the sole of my shoe in his face.
Thankfully Ichigo was short enough for me to dig my shoe in his face.
"Sora! What are you doing to your poor co-star?" Ren pulled me away from Ichigo.
Ichigo then fell to the floor and began crying. "Now my make-up is ruined!"
"That person there isn't my co-star no more." I answered angrily.
"Yes she is. You guys have another shoot together." Ren explained.
Both Ichigo and I turned our heads towards Ren and said, in unison, "What?!"
"That can't be right." I began to sweat.
"Ren~kun!" Ichigo clinged onto Ren. "That can't be right, right?"
"Nope. You guys are going to be in a reality cooking show together starting today." Ren shook his head.
"Does that mean I have to sleep with Ichigo again?" I questioned.
"Yep." Ren nodded his head.
No...nooooo! Anything but that!
That's what I didn't want, but, of course, I had no choice in the matter.
"You didn't have to ruin my make up. Now I have to redo it." Ichigo said as he was packing on more foundation.
"It was your fault for coming near Ren." I crossed my arms and glared ar him.
"Hey, that's not fair. You get to hang out with Ren everyday, while I only get to see him when I have a job with you. Cut me some slack!" Ichigo protested.
"Screw you!"
"Princess and Takahashi-sama, the filming is going to start now." The director informed us.
"Thank you Mr. director." Ichigo gave him a cute wink.
The director became as red as a tomato.
"Thanks, director." I nodded my head.
Ichigo and I then walked to the set. There were a great number of cooking supplies on the table in front of us.
"And...action." The director announced.
"Good morning, Japan! Welcome to the cooking competition of a life time. Today we have the guest stars, Sora Takahashi-sama and Princess Ichigo, with us today. How do you feel about this competition, Takahashi-sama?" The announcer asked.
"I feel bad about it. I'm not that good of a cook, so I think I'll do poorly." I answered honestly.
"Aww. Maybe your future wife will be a great cook." The announcer patted my shoulder.
A wife is the last thing I want.
"How about you, Princess Ichigo?" He asked.
"Well, I do cook a ton, so I think I will be alright." Ichigo shinned a cute smile towards the camera.
"You will probably make a good wife for Takahashi-sama sama, then." The announcer joked. "Alright, the competition will now begin. The theme is 'A Bento Box for your Crush.' Ready...go!"
A crush? Crap. That's one thing I don't have. I haven't met the perfect man in my life yet.
I glance over at Ichigo and see him blushing. He was most likely thinking about Ren.
That's right. I needed to focus on protecting Ren. I shall make a bento box for him then.
I began frantically making my bento box. Ichigo, however, frolicked through the kitchen.
I knew that I couldn't lose this round. I need to protect Ren at all costs!
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