Chapter 21

"So you're an exhibitionist."

{Pinch, Pinch - Rangiku has used Metal claw: It was super effective.}

"Itetetete, it's a joke, I'm kidding go easy on me Rangiku."

"That better be the case, What I mean is...well it's hard to put into words, I guess I just fell in love with the feeling of being in the spotlight and playing a certain character while walking or modeling."

"I guess I can tell what you're trying to say. I'm sure you'll have your chance to show the world. Who knows that opportunity just might be around the corner."

"Ha, thanks for the encouragement. Though I might never get that opportunity." She said that last part in a whisper but Ekko heard it. Though he hasn't heard from Ruben yet he had a feeling that this fashion show in 2 weeks would be her big break.

The two continued to talk for another twenty minutes before they were finally at their destination. Getting off they walked out of the station and to Rangikus apartment complex.

Rangiku was at first nervous and unwilling to show him where she lived but after spending some time with him and getting to know him, Rangiku Didn't think he would care where she lived.

And she was right, the moment they arrived at the old complex Rangiku looked at Ekko but there wasn't a single change in his expression. She sighed in relief. What she didn't know was that Ekko had lived in far worse places in his old world.

" Well this is my place, thanks again for walking me home, you know the offer still stands we could do it now if you wa—Ouch." Rangiku thanked Ekko and even offered herself again but he stopped her in her tracks with a bonk to the head.

" Stop talking nonsense and get inside already, ill see you later or when you somehow make it to my house again. Oh and be careful with that drinking habit of yours you might not meet guys that are as nice and Handsome as me to help you. They might take advantage of you.

"Pfft, whatever you say, narcissist. I'll see you around." Rangiku suddenly went to her tippy toes and kissed Ekko on the cheek, before walking away catching him og gaurd. But just as she walked away, Ekko received the message he has been waiting for.

[ Ekko you bastard, how could you just send me a picture of such a fine specimen, there are so many new ideas popping out in my head and clothes that I couldn't put on display for the show because none of the models fit the image I was looking for, and now you bring me this godsend, this will mess up my whole schedule.

Bring her to me tomorrow no tomorrow is too late Get her to me now. Oh my creative juices are flowing, too bad I do not have time to make her an haute couture.]

Ekko raised a brow at Rubens's sudden enthusiastic response though he smiled knowing that Rangiku had basically got the spot. Once Ruben makes his mind up there's no changing it, the only person that could change his mind was the Ceo his Teacher and his mentor.

[ I'm glad to hear you like her, ill give her the good news, where are you right now then, ill send her by taxi.] Ekko asked.

[I'm located at Omotesando Hills, near the Togo shrine. Be quick the other model is coming today and I want to prove to my assistant she's the better fit.]

[Will do. Talk to you later and thanks again Ruben.]Ekko really was grateful to Ruben for giving her the opportunity.

[I should be the one thanking you. Oh and after the show, we must catch up, I won't take no for an answer.]

[You got it.]

Ekko put his phone away and looked at Rangiku who was about to walk up the stairs. But before she could she heard Ekko call out to her, as he walked up to her.

"Hey, Rangiku the poster that you were looking at, what was it about." Ekko asked in a curious tone, pretending not to know what it was.

'Huh' why was he asking me about that all of a sudden.' She was confused but answered" It was a fashion show about this year's coming Tokyo Fashion week. It's going to be hosted by one of my favorite Fashion designers, Ruben Moreno, I was his fan since his first show 3 years ago, and I especially fell in love with his winter collection from last year."

Rangiku said in an almost fan-girly tone. Ekko kept laughing inside as he heard Her praise for his friend.

"Is that so, say if you had the opportunity to Walk in one of his shoes would you, I mean hypothetically speaking."

" Are you kidding me, of course, I would, I even auditioned to be one of the models last month when I heard He was coming to Tokyo, but it looked like I wasn't good enough."

Seeing Rangikus Sad expression, Ekko wanted to beat the idiots who said Rangiku wasn't good enough. Hell, she was even able to walk up and downhill in heels like it was nothing, plus her attitude when he was taking her photos, she was definitely talented.

" Is that so, and what if you could go and meet Ruben, even if you had to ditch your job today to go and see him would you."

The more Ekko spoke the more Rangiku got confused, he was speaking like she could actually meet her idol today...wait...

Rangiku looked at ekko who was now in front of her. They were the same height as she had stepped on the stairs so she could look right into his eyes.

" What are you saying Ekko, your speaking like I could meet him...wait could it be, do you have tickets for the show, but I thought only celebrities, people who had been invited and Vip's could go. Or is it the public show, even those tickets are hard to get." Now she was looking at Ekko with a 'Do you have them and if you do please give me one eyes.

Ekko didn't want to keep her in suspense anymore so instead of saying anything he opened his phone messages, and opened his chat with Ruben. Then he gave her his phone so she could read the messages herself.