1 Side Story 1: It's A Wonderful Surprise

After months of rare public appearances, the news confirming Film Emperor Ishizaki Ryuu's attendance at Sakura Academy Prize stirred the media platforms.

The versatile and talented actor's newest film, 'Howling of the Wind' broke multiple records during its airing the previous autumn. Foreign film critics also enjoyed the actor's performance and the overall quality of the film.

The award ceremony would be held on the last week of January but, the fans and netizens were already hyping the news. 

[HEYYY! Do you think Mrs. Ishizaki would show up too?]

[I hope so! I can't get enough of their lovey-dovey updates on social media!]

[It's Ryuu-Ryuu's first public appearance since the 'Howling' premiere! Seems like he's busy living his best life abroad]

[I'm sad that Ryuu-Ryuu won't have new projects soon but it's true that he deserves a break]