Interview

The talk-variety show features Emi Hayashi in the studio performing interviews with celebrities, newsmakers, and originally people with extraordinary talent.

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countdown was real and being on television is happening.

The radiate off-the-shoulder neckline dress with a sweetheart bust, long lace sleeve and a silhouette accented with a high slit. It's made with a velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderated stretch. – A elegant and sleek low bun. It's neat and allows more attention to the face. The makeup and accessories complimented her.

She peeked out the curtains and looked for her brother in the audience. There were over a thousand people, and it was hard for her to spot a single person. She turned her back and looked at Kyosuke

"Mr. Nakamaru, I don't think I see my brother anywhere and the signal here no good none of my messages can get through to him." She stuttered nervously and her breathing became a bit uneasy. She couldn't keep still not even for a second.

He put his hands on her shoulder and tried to snap her back to her senses then comforted her lies as the two made direct eye contact." I promise that your brother is here watching from the crowd. It's okay to feel scared, stumble and fall but I will be with you every step of the way." His voice was filled with so much reassurance and warmth.

Those words inspired her at that moment anything seemed possible. She had so much respect for Kyosuke and entrusted her life to him. Almost all doubts were erased but she still couldn't shake that uneasy feeling. A stage in front of an audience frightened her greatly which has always been one of her biggest fears since a young child.

"Mr. and Mrs. Nakamaru." A staff member ran towards and escorted the way of entry then clipped small mics on their clothing hidden well and not noticeable to the human eye." You're all set."

"Can you give us just a few minutes alone?" Kyosuke requested before the two of them were about to walk onto the stage in front of thousands of audience.

The staff member checked the time," Only two minutes no longer." And walked away to talk to some other people.

"You been awfully quiet and distracted, Kotori – Are you okay? I want to know if you'll be fine."

She lifted her head and slightly nodded nervously then spoke after a long pause of silence," Yeah, I think I will be fine."

It's time for the grand appearance

Kotori took a deep breath to embrace herself when he places his hand on her waist gently. The audience, camera, lights, and host frightened her, but she mustard the courage to step forward and continue with the event.

"Let's welcome our guest co-star Kyosuke and Kotori Nakamaru." Emi Hayashi announced – A middle aged woman

The host Emi Hayashi – An older woman with fair skin in a two-piece jumpsuit the sound of the tapping of her stilettos hit the floor. She sat down in the available seat across from the co-stars and was excited to deliver the news to the public on national television.

The news surprised her when the interview was accepted and later confirmed. She gathered information for this to become a successful and popular broadcaster.

"You are a very difficult man to get a hold of." She crossed her leg over the other side." You two are the hottest topic of the year. – Everyone is dying to know what happened to Amelia Thomas, the pregnant fiancée? Did the 10-year long relationship finally come to an end?"

"The relationship between Amelia and I was already in shambles."

"How would that change the dynamics of your marriage?"

Does he have a child on the way? The more I find out the less I understand him—What is the purpose of this marriage? I get more out of this than him

Kotori slowly directed her attention towards wanting to know what going through their mind of his. Listening to the words that came from his mouth. When his eyes made a direct contact with hers, he spoke with tenderness.

"I love Kotori, and nothing will change the foundation of our marriage. I can guarantee it" and place his hand on top of his.

How ridiculous for my heart to react to such meaningless words. How foolish—I need to align with my feelings

"I have a few questions for this lovely wife of yours—How did you meet? Who fell in love first? Do you have a date for the wedding ceremony?"

The questions completely caught Kotori off guard and stopped in her tracks. She spends hours rehearsing the lines and memorizing them. Her mind was blank, the sessions of practice were all for nothing.

'I have to say something! ...…Anything'

She didn't want to disappoint Mr. Nakamaru and the moment of silence was awkward. It took a while for her to collect her thoughts and notice that everyone was waiting for the answers. The pressure was too much of a burden on her

She spoke quickly," I- I bumped into him at the c-company then spilled coffee all over his clothing and the rest is h-history." She stuttered and blurted out; her heart dropped down to the pits of her stomach. It sounded so unnatural and forced. She hopes everyone bought the cliché story.

as her heart dropped down to the pits of her stomach. It sounded so cliché and hope that everyone bought the story. She's a very terrible liar and it's very noticeable—She always wears her emotions on her sleeve.

Kyosuke interrupted seemly calm," I fell in love with her first-- Excuse my dear wife she's under a lot of stress being the female lead in the film 'Cloaked Heart.' It's difficult for us to pick a date with our busy schedule but sometime soon. Perhaps, in the next few months, right?"

"S-sound g-great." She responded in approval and try to sound cheerful. Only if her heart wasn't bursting out of her chest.

Suddenly, a mobile phone started to ring and disturbed the interview.

"Ma'am, are you going to answer your phone so we can continue—"

"I'm sorry I t-thought I powered it off," Kotori says completely embarrassed then quickly reached into her purse.

15 missed calls Hospital

What could they possibly want?

INCOMING CALL HOSPITAL

Her hand accidentally taps the green button and faintly heard the voice of the doctor," Miss Kotori, please come to the hospital. Your brother has been admitted to the hospital a few hours ago and his health has deteriorated."