[In hindsight, maybe he should've realized that it was odd that he and Masato both had meetings with their families on the same day. Perhaps he should've been further alarmed when they both arrived in the same hotel space from separate cars, running into each other before they entered the room where their fathers sat waiting for them. Ren's eldest brother was also present, and reading his expression, Ren presumed the news would be nothing good.
He was right.
For the sake of publicity, having already cleared it with Saotome, entertain the idea of pretending to date. The fans are already supportive enough. There should be no harm. The publicity should raise some stock - and you don't have to be together forever.
So just one step behind an arranged marriage.
Dandy.
Ren's expression sours - and that's when Ren's brother suggests that everyone in the room besides the involved parties (wonder who that would leave) should exit for now. Ren openly scowls as their backs turn, reminded again that every single person in this snotty world is a snake.]
And they decided this without even consulting us? They all must've gone crazy.
Of course it isn't. What do they expect me to tell all the ladies?
[ - what's the spin on it? Estranged childhood best friends kindling romance manages to thaw Ren's heart and teach him commitment? What kind of nonsense is that?
well,
But he rests his chin on his hand, every line of his body reading grumpy.]
Are you actually going to complain to your father about it? Or is it all talk as usual?
[and of course the first thing he does is chomp at the bit]
[That's...pretty brutal, honestly, and Masato's mouth closes so sharply it almost clicks shut.
...Is this something he could complain to his father about...? No, of course not. It would be futile anyway, and...
... Well.
For a moment, briefly, he'd considered that of his father's decrees, this was one of the least concerning. At least his father agreed to allow him to continue to pursue music if he did this. And... well, it was Ren, so--
...But Ren's changed, and they're not the childhood friends they've used to be.]
... It would be pointless anyway. [Ultimately, that's all he manages, looking away. DON'T CALL HIM OUT LIKE THAT, REN.]
Ah? You love telling me to fight things up until they're too scary to fight?
[ - but that was different. It was about music, not about either of their families. It was something that they both loved without a shred of doubt and Ren knows that.
In theory, they also still love their families. More than that, it'd be too inconvenient to disobey them. For all his talk, he knows that he can't be the only one upset about this and complaining to his brother. And even if he did - it'd fall on deaf ears. The heir made his decision and Ren is just a piece to be moved on the board.
[... Masato just huffs in response, tart, expression flat. He's being a little brutalized by Ren here, but he can give it back too when the time comes for it.]
I fail to see you putting up any more of a fight than me in this situation.
[Practice!! What you preach!!
Masato, for his part, will take this if it means he gets to embrace his music.]
... Yes. That is our only option. If that is the option we must make work, then we will...make it work. [S...somehow....]
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He was right.
For the sake of publicity, having already cleared it with Saotome, entertain the idea of pretending to date. The fans are already supportive enough. There should be no harm. The publicity should raise some stock - and you don't have to be together forever.
So just one step behind an arranged marriage.
Dandy.
Ren's expression sours - and that's when Ren's brother suggests that everyone in the room besides the involved parties (wonder who that would leave) should exit for now. Ren openly scowls as their backs turn, reminded again that every single person in this snotty world is a snake.]
And they decided this without even consulting us? They all must've gone crazy.
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He doesn't understand at all. This shouldn't be some flippant thing--dating for publicity, what is that? And the person he's stuck with--
(Well, he doesn't really understand him anymore either.)]
...There is no way this is going to work.
[But it's...a weak protest, because it's already been decided, hasn't it? All said and done, there's nothing either of them can do about it.]
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[ - what's the spin on it? Estranged childhood best friends kindling romance manages to thaw Ren's heart and teach him commitment? What kind of nonsense is that?
well,But he rests his chin on his hand, every line of his body reading grumpy.]
Are you actually going to complain to your father about it? Or is it all talk as usual?
[and of course the first thing he does is chomp at the bit]
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...Is this something he could complain to his father about...? No, of course not. It would be futile anyway, and...
... Well.
For a moment, briefly, he'd considered that of his father's decrees, this was one of the least concerning. At least his father agreed to allow him to continue to pursue music if he did this. And... well, it was Ren, so--
...But Ren's changed, and they're not the childhood friends they've used to be.]
... It would be pointless anyway. [Ultimately, that's all he manages, looking away. DON'T CALL HIM OUT LIKE THAT, REN.]
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[ - but that was different. It was about music, not about either of their families. It was something that they both loved without a shred of doubt and Ren knows that.
In theory, they also still love their families. More than that, it'd be too inconvenient to disobey them. For all his talk, he knows that he can't be the only one upset about this and complaining to his brother. And even if he did - it'd fall on deaf ears. The heir made his decision and Ren is just a piece to be moved on the board.
So he scoffs. Bitterly. But - ]
... the only option is to make it work then.
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I fail to see you putting up any more of a fight than me in this situation.
[Practice!! What you preach!!
Masato, for his part, will take this if it means he gets to embrace his music.]
... Yes. That is our only option. If that is the option we must make work, then we will...make it work. [S...somehow....]
i request your cooperation.