Kiri's mother is the owner of her own modeling agency, the Minase Modeling Agency. Short on a male model, she gave Kiri a job as a model only if she posed as a boy. Kiri reluctantly agreed so she could spend time with Tohya and protect him at the same time.
Kiri's mother needed a male model but was short on options. She offered Kiri a modeling job, but only if she posed as a boy to fulfill her need. Kiri reluctantly agreed so she could spend time with Tohya and ensure his safety.