15. Teenyma.

Teenyma had spent the last 3 hours of that morning doing what she always did at work. Getting her photos taken. Trying on dresses, taking photos, trying on more dresses, and taking more photos. It was a part of her life she had always enjoyed, and now that she was doing it on a professional level made her all the happier. However, after striking a series of poses while wearing a ryuso, a thought suddenly crossed her mind and she was momentarily frozen in thought.

"Kumi? You alright?"

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Teenyma was almost visibly startled at the use of her first name. The person who had addressed her that way was the young black-haired woman operating the camera Teenyma was standing in front of. Her name was Valkyrie, and she was Teenyma's personal photographer and stylist. Not only that, but she was also her best girl, with their friendship dating as far back as when they both had their start in the industry. Teenyma as a model, and Valkyrie as a stylist and photographer.

"Got something on your mind?" Valkyrie asked, her voice cool and reserved.

"No, it's fine." Teenyma replied, trying to play off her worries and concerns. "Just some family stuff." she added, looking less enthusiastic than she did a moment ago.

Seeing this, Valkyrie took her hands off the camera she was operating and asked. "Want to take a break and go grab a quick early lunch? My treat." And the once visibly disturbed Teenyma now smiled.