You all know about the anime, Inuyasha. The story of love. The story of romance and heartache. The story of sword fights and hanyous. The one about revenge. The one about hope. The one about hurt. The one that won the hearts of many in Japan and America alike.

What you don't know is that the people who portrayed the characters have dark and mysterious backgrounds. What you don't know is that those people are still walking among you, lionized and honored; while their past is hidden in a dark little corner.

But what you should know -

As the girl paused the tape, she grinned and cackled. "Perfect!" she crowed. "This is so perfect!! I'm going to be riiiiiich!!!!"

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The Cases

Interview One: Kagome

by: bs

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The screen of a TV fizzes, and a clear image shows up. It appears that the person being taped is none other than the main star of the show, Kagome Higurashi.

Hello! You are one of the most beloved actresses out here in the world! a cheery voice chirped out. (The person who is talking now is unknown, as the camera is completely focused on Kagome.)

"Uh, I wouldn't put it to that much credit!"

So you're just fishing for compliments now aren't you?

"What?"

We have heard about your past Kagome...

"What past?"

She seemed to be uneasy. Tense. One could say she was outright nervous.

"I can hear you say that you know."

She is completely unaware that we are now recording and documenting this whole conversation.

"I can see the camera."

She will be questioned further.

"...are you mentally ill?"

Kagome, how are you?

"Do I have to be here?"

Yes. It's written and signed in a contract by your agent.

"Oh. Okay. Wait a second! I don't have an agent!"

Your mom is close enough.

"But I'm over eighteen now! She doesn't control me anymore!"

Is this a hint of teenage rebellion?

"WHAT?"

Besides, she gave me this bag of cookies. Mm... cookies.

"Get out! Get away! Get out!"

It seemed that Kagome was having a bit of a mental breakdown, unaware of what she was saying or doing to the innocent reporter.

"What are you talking about? You are the one who's talking about cookies!!"

But they are very good. You want one?

"Err - no thanks. But can you leave now?"

I shall leave as soon as I get the news to my public!!!!!!

"And who is your public exactly...?"

...I'm sorry. My sources are confidental.

"EH? But - "

Kagome, it is time we stopped dawdling and get to the point. Were you a prostitute before your career as an actress?

"Wuh, WHAT?"

I have a list here of people who know you from your previous c -

"WHAT? WHAT? WHAAAAAAAAAT?"

Do you need a hearing aid?

"Get out pleaaaaaaase!"

Nope. It's okay. I'm just dandy here. Now, will you please answer the question?

"No! I WAS NOT!"

Oh...okay then.

"That's good to hear."

Another question...

"What?"

Are you a child molester?

"WHAT?"

You seem to be saying that a lot. Are you sure you don't need a hearing aid? I have five right here!

The unknown reporter stuck out a Ziploc baggie full of wires and plastic materials.

"...those aren't hearing aids. Besides, where did you hear that??"

My sources are confidental.

"Gah!"

Fine. It was Shippou.

"WHAT?"

Are you sure you don't need -

"Yes! Shippou??"

There are five right -

"SHIPPOU??

...yeah. Now, are you sure I couldn't interest you in one of these -

"How could he have said something like that? Does he hate me that much?"

...so you're admitting you DID molest him during the production of the show?

"No!"

So you're denying that it happened, but it most likely took place anyway?

"Yeah. I mean no - gah. Wait, don't do that!"

Are you admitting to some unrequited love directed at the actor who played Shippou?

"No!"

So you had a bitter grudge against him during the production of the show then?

"No!! Why are you asking these questions?"

It is my duty to my public that THE TRUTH BE KNOWN!!!!!!

"You're spouting bullshit!"

At this moment, the camera seems to have been dropped, and there is a faint background voice yelling out.. The Pure Kagome is tainted! She's tainted! She's tainted!

Wild shrieking of the above phrase is repeated for quite a while.

The camera then rights itself and focuses back on Kagome.

The fault of Inuyasha. He influenced Kagome into his foul sense of language... and who knows what else? Drugs... X... pot... speed perhaps?

"What are you talking about?!?!"

I'm sorry. That is another time. Another interview. (whispers to the camera) I shall track down Inuyasha as soon as possible to inform the public of his abusing ways...

"Which network do you represent again...?"

Ehehe... Broadway!

"EH? But that's not even a - "

The camera jolts. There are pictures of someone moving very fast while carrying the camera. It turns around and focuses on Kagome, who is chasing insanely after the camera

"GET BACK HERE!"

::a wild cackling is heard::

TUNE IN NEXT TIME FOR THE FOLLOW UP INTERVIEW ON THE EXWHORE KAGOME!

And in the background of the announcement... there is a voice calling out... "HEY! HEY! YOU BETTER NOT BE SHOWING ANYONE THAT TAPE! HEY! GET BACK HERE! GET AWAY FROM MY FISH TANK! WAIT! WHAT THE - "

The camera fizzles out.