Male lead change coming?

For the role? Probably. For the actual manga? No. One has to take into account Kyokos character. She doesn't fall in love at the drop of a hat. It takes time. Look at how long it took her to admit to herself she likes Ren. The ending is set romantically.

No, no! Not for the manga! Wouldn't be Skip Beat without Ren! Perish the thought ;). Yes, definitely the 'Lotus' drama. I should have been more specific :)

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Yeah I can see that happening and perhaps a bit of jealously from Ren even though logically he knows its part of the job and he will have to do it himself too. But it would be amusing if he did get it and Kyoko was all flustered over it. :P

That's exactly what I am anticipating . Jealousy is the motivator that I expect will push him to make sure HE will be Kyoko's character's love interest in the drama, because he doesn't want to see her interacting intimately with anyone else, even if it's 'just' acting. Once they are both secure in their relationship, I don't see it being a problem, but now? While both are so fragile and unsure of themselve's or the other's feelings? No way do I see him being capable of being a proper senior and guiding her through the process of 'loving' another actor right now. He is going to want to be THE ONE, if it can possibly be arranged. Either way... Is or isn't... Angst is guarenteed!

It would be pretty amusing if the lead turned out to be Shou. Not likely since he's a musician and not an actor. But still, an amusing thought.

LOL - It might become a disaster film instead of a historical drama - LOL. Kyoko has already shown she can step it up a work professionally with Sho, but a love scene.... Oh my gosh! Sets better be aura proofed, grudge proofed, fire proofed....

Hehe. What if its Kijima? Ren will go mental. Σ( ￣□￣||)

Hmmm... That's even potentially feasible, although if that were the case, I think it would have already been mentioned... Ren doesn't seem to be the sort to leave things to chance. If it actually IS, I am certain fireworks are going to ensue, in Ren's brain if nowhere else. I suspect that possibility would be easier for Kyoko to deal with too... at least on the set. Off... and interacting with Ren... Oh, gosh, that's a frightening prospect. LOL.

Or murasame san. Ren would explode and kyoko would spend most of her time freaking out that he would recognise her as setsu. It would provide another professional hurdle for her to get over too. Learning to focus even when freaking out.

Murasame would be another interesting prospect. I suspect once he saw Ren (if not immediately, then in the first fight scene), the identity of Actor X would be out of the bag (although I'm positive Murasame would keep the secret), and thus Setsu eventually as well, although I think that might take him a little longer to put together. It would also be interesting to see how much of Cain Heel's animosity for Murasame transfers over to Ren. There is a lot that could be done there, although I think it is less likely then Kajima. Fun to speculate though.