Skip Beat Vol. 12

Synopsis:

Both Ren & Yashiro were in the resting room waiting for the shooting to start. Kyouko arrived holding a very large package, which turns out to be Bo’s chicken suit from Bridge Rock. Back in the room, Yashiro is very worried as Ren has been acting all weird. He started to ask Ren when someone knocked the door. It was Bo – except that Bo’s wearing his usual “head” but a duck’s body!!!! Anyway, Bo happens to “pass” by when he noticed Ren’s name on the door, and therefore came to chat with him. Somewhere else, Director Ogata’s having troubles of his own. Seems like someone has ordered him to pass a message which will hurt Ren.

Back to Bo & Ren, they were both discussing about the TV show (refer previous volume). Bo was asking whether Ren was bothered by the age difference of the couple, but Ren said that he support them. This is in total contradiction to what Ren felt for his own problem. Ren himself realized this and had thought it over. He told Bo that any excuse for now would do as long as it prevents him from loving “her”. Even after she graduate, he would find another excuse. Kyouko was shocked by his words and asked him why he is doing this. He answered that at this time, he is not allowed to have someone important, no matter if it’s in the entertainment world or any other way.

Later on her own, Kyouko thought back on the conversation and how painful Ren looked and wonders what will happen if Ren still can’t act as Katsuki. Back in resting room, Ren & Yashiro were informed that the president will be watching the shooting of Katsuki in 2 days. If the president walks out in the middle of the shoot, Ren will immediately be dropped from the cast.The next day, Ren was walking with Yashiro to the car. Ren was lost in his thoughts, he knew that he is unable to surpass “him” (this is referring to the old Katsuki actor, Huzei Shohuu) if he continue his current form. The only Katsuki that Ren can do is as himself. Ren suddenly realizes that if he uses his own personal situation (the one concerning Kyouko of course!!), he will be act out his own Katsuki. Suddenly, both of them saw Kyouko sitting on the staircase (wearing her uniform... kekeke) waiting for them. This brought Ren out of his thoughts. Kyouko brought lunch for him (ahhh... so cute!!). She wanted, even if it’s only a little bit, to help Ren and be a part of his strengths. Ren was really happy and gave one of his rare “real” smile, which of course dried up all the Kyouko demons. He suddenly requested for a favor from her. He wanted her to give her time and body tonight (KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA) to him.

Kay, I know that last sentence of Ren nearly brought us all to our knees crying, but as usual, it turns out to be a fluke (or does it??? Hehehehe). Ren just wants Kyouko to help him with his script. All she has to do is act as Mizuki in Katsuki’s home. Everthing is impromptu and actually does not follow the script. Kyouko wonders if this is alright. Ren replied that this will be enough for him to find his Katsuki. The scene: Mizuki came to visit Katsuki who was sick at home .I won’t be going into the details of this and just skip to the climax. In the middle of the entire play, Ren fell on top of Kyouko and forgot that they were both in the middle of an act. He just hugged Kyouko without moving and was already on the verge of kissing her! Kyouko went a little ballistic and this woke Ren up. He realizes that what he was doing was entirely his own feelings and emotions, not Katsuki’s. This totally shocked Ren himself, and he couldn’t control his laughter. This kinda pissed Kyouko as she doesn’t understand what Ren was thinking at all (notice that they’re both still currently “acting” as Mizuki & Katsuki). Anyway, Ren gave some inconsequential explanation, and the act ended there.

The next day, a happy Kyouko walked into the DM set, just to see both President Lory & Ren glaring at each other (a confrontation!!) with Director Ogata looking very worried in the middle. Later on, Ren went to talk to a very angry (and sad) Kyouko. Seems like she is the only one who didn’t know about the “president walk out and Ren will be drop” thing and this makes her a little sad. This shocked Ren a little.The shooting is going to start soon when Ren noticed that Momose was looking a little displeased. This prompt him to ask Director Ogata for a favor. He wants the scene to divulge from the script – making it a complete improvisation, even though the ending (where Mizuki leaves to prepare tea for Katsuki) and the focus and direction of the scene will stay the same. This surprises everyone, as this will make things difficult for Momose. Ren replied that he is sure Momose will be happy to do this since they had redone the old scene so many times that she is sure to be sick of it. Ogata worries that Momose is unable to react to Ren’s improvisation correctly. Ren replies confidently that she will, because he will make her act!

Review:

MY, MY, MY!!!! This is a volume that has everything, and I mean everything! The front part with Bo was hilarious (Chicken duck anyone??). The part where Kyouko brought Ren lunch was sweet, and when they were both acting in Ren’s house, we get to see a completely new side of Ren where he let everything out and was soooooo cute when he couldn’t stop laughing! And the climax at the shooting set was so tense! This makes the anticipation for the next volume almost unbearable. Lucky for me, I already get to read what happen!

Note: I realize that I have previously spelled Momose's name as Mimose. It is a spelling error for sure and I am sorry for it.

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