Ep3

I looked at that radiant star on the screen.

Clover: Let’s invite Kiro!

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B.S. Entertainment

Agent: Look, miss, um… I’m sorry. If you want to book our client Kiro, just having money isn’t enough. Almost every show wants us. We can only pick those with the highest audience ratings.

Clover: But Miracle Finder was rated number one, 2 years ago…

Agent: I was a fan of Miracle Finder too. What a pity that the previous producer passed away. I’m sorry, but business is business.

I had to leave Kiro’s agency. After this second swing and miss, I only felt more dejected.

Clover: The company’s going under… I better just take the subway back instead of a cab. And on the way I can buy some snacks and fruit to comfort the crew.

A supermarket nearby B.S. Entertainment. As I purchased my crew’s favorite snacks, I rehearsed in my mind how to break the news to them. While lost in thought, a slender hand appeared in front of me --  we’ve grabbed the same bag of chips. I turned my head, and the person beside me turned to look at me as well. A smile was hidden in his deep eyes. I could not help but be attracted.

Clover: Kiiii….mmmph!

Kiro suddenly covered my mouth with his hand and glanced around. His smiling eyes told me he’s not angry at all about my impulsiveness.

Kiro: Shhh…. I don’t wanna get noticed.

I nodded. Our little scene seemed to have drawn attention, so we squatted down in hiding. We crouched together next to that shelf, waiting until he could get away unnoticed. Looking at the bag of chips in my hand, I suddenly had to suppress a laugh.

Clover: Bbbbwa-ha!

Kiro: Uh?

Clover: Sorry, I just saw you on huge screens, and now, we’re squatting here like little kids. I can’t help it…

Kiro: If I were still a little kid, I definitely wouldn’t let you have the last bag of chips.

I turned around and found Kiro looking at the chips in my hand, seemingly not willing to give up. I now felt like I was in on some big secret, and my heart somehow beat faster.

Clover: You… really like this flavor of chips?

Kiro: Actually… I can’t really recall. Since my career took off, I don’t get to eat chips. I just, um, want to see the prize card inside. Everyone is collecting then, right?

I held up the chips and saw the notice on the packaging about promotional Batman AR cards. I thought for a moment, opened the pack, and took out the card.

Clover: Take it.

Kiro: Thanks. If we were kids, we would already be best friends.

Clover: Oh no!

Kiro: What?

Clover: …I haven’t paid for it yet.

Kiro: Oh! Yeah…

Clover: Let’s just pay up later…

Clover: So sorry, ma’am. I’ll buy 10 bags later! Sorry!

Kiro: Sorry!

We looked at each other and burst out laughing. Remembering what he just said, I handed him a chip.

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