The Teenage Years

A/N: I figured I should split up the chapters by phases of life. So Chapter one is kind of the early years – birth and childhood. I also figured there shouldn't be too much for that one. Most kids under 10 don't have much to say about them, even children of celebrities. This is the teen years. Or the first half of them at least.

Disclaimer: I don't own Skip Beat.


Hizuri's Son is Showing Promise

July 5th

Paris – Just five months ago, Kuon Hizuri's participation in his major movie debut was embroiled in controversy when his father leaked the casting news during an interview without the permission of the film's producers. The now twelve-year-old son of actor Kuu Hizuri is wrapping up his scenes for the new big-budget action film "Torn Away" on location in Paris. He will be playing the kidnapped son of the hero, ironically played by Kuu Hizuri's main box office rival.

The director has said that Kuon is a great talent that we can expect to see much from in the future, although the director did concede that he can be rather rambunctious and likes to sleep in well past his call time. The director even said he had to "tell Kuon filming started a good two hours before it did so he would show up on time." Co-stars have also praised his talent, particularly during an action sequence that he was featured in. The young actor has been rumored to be taking and excelling at various martial arts, and used this to convince the producers to allow him to do his own stunts.

The highly anticipated movie is scheduled to come out early next year, around the time of Kuon's 13th Birthday.


Kuon Hizuri is "Habitually Late and Acts like a Brat"

December 28th

Los Angeles – After being fired from a previous project, and completing two major films, 13-year-old Kuon Hizuri's career is already drawing much tabloid attention. Inside sources say serious directors are reluctant to hire him due to his bad attitude and unprofessional tendencies.

An anonymous source on the set of his current movie has provided us with an idea of what some of these unprofessional tendencies were. "He shows up late every day. Not just late, but often hours late, holding off filming. That is, if he even graces us with his presence. Some days he just disappears off set or doesn't show up at all," said the source. When he is on set, "he's moody and unpleasant beyond the point of normal teenage angst: getting angry at us, acting bratty to all of the assistants on set, and brooding in his trailer seem to be his only hobbies." His on-set tutor reportedly quit the project after the young actor refused to do any school work, instead napping or going off to find trouble.

Peers at his middle school have also noted that he can be combative and moody. While he has been known to get top grades if he tries, recently he has been skipping school, and was caught in a yelling match with other students outside of the school gates last month.

Hopefully this is just a phase – he has become a heartthrob to many after his first two movies, and has ranked at the top of many polls for the "hottest teen star" this year. If he can stay out of trouble, it is likely he will continue his reign for years to come.


Kuon Hizuri onto his Third Girlfriend in as Many Months?!

October 20th

Los Angeles – Fourteen-year-old Kuon Hizuri has only been in three movies, young, and has faced rumors about his bad attitude, but that hasn't stopped him from topping many a poll ranking him as the most desired teen in Hollywood. It apparently hasn't stopped many of his peers from dating him, either. The 17-year-old star of DS Channel's new hit show "Starry Days," Traci Stanley, is his newest rumored girlfriend after the two were caught holding hands in Beverly Hills.

You may remember that last month he was caught entering a hotel after sneaking out of an awards show with an 18-year-old former DS Channel star who recently quit her show. The two confirmed they were dating the day after, but broke up only two weeks later after he reportedly stopped answering her calls. Over the summer he was seen in a compromising position with a 20-year-old model signed to his mother's agency. After his mother, Julie Hizuri, was rumored to have had the agency terminate the model's contract, Kuon and the model went through a very public break-up. Most notably, they were caught in a shouting match backstage at one of his mother's fashion shows.

The young actor and actresses' agencies would not confirm their relationship, but would confirm that the two had known each other for a few months and were "good friends." Sources close to Stanley say she has had a crush on Hizuri since she saw him in his first movie, and would likely date him if given the opportunity. Another source from the set says that he "shows up often," and "will skip school to sneak her off set for dates." Will this be Kuon's true love? His track record and age make it seem doubtful, but for now the couple seems happy.


One Killed in Downtown Los Angeles Car Accident

April 7th

Los Angeles – A pedestrian was declared dead on the scene of a fatal accident that occurred around 11:10PM last night. Witnesses say the man, who was reportedly in his late teens or early twenties ran out into the street after seeing a friend involved in a fight happening on the other side of the street. The man's girlfriend, who was with him, is unharmed but understandably distraught. Police are currently on scene interviewing witnesses. The driver is cooperating with police.

UPDATE 12:15AM: Witnesses have identified the friend of the victim to be troubled child star Kuon Hizuri. In the past he has been involved in fights with peers at school.

UPDATE 7:00AM: Police have confirmed that Kuon Hizuri was involved in the fight, and was running away from his attackers. They believe the victim had run across the street in an attempt to help him escape. No further information has been released at this time. Sources close to Kuu Hizuri confirm their son is currently at home.

UPDATE 12:00PM: During a noon press conference, Police revealed the details of a car-pedestrian accident that involved the troubled fifteen-year-old son of action star Kuu Hizuri. Witnesses reported that Kuon Hizuri had been walking alone outside of a nearby hotel where his parents were attending an industry dinner. He was reportedly approached by a group of youths, who were identified as some current and former classmates of Hizuri's, who began to throw racial slurs at him. Hizuri became agitated and began to physically retaliate before attempting to flee across the street. A friend of his, who was coincidentally in the area on a date, pushed him out of the way of an oncoming car, and was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. When police arrived, Hizuri appeared distraught, collapsed on the pavement and crying, while the victim's girlfriend yelled at him in distress. The classmates had left the scene before police had arrived.


Hizuri Attends Funeral for Fallen Friend

April 10th

Beverly Hills – Three days after the death of his friend in an auto accident, Rick Morris, Kuon Hizuri appeared at his funeral. Morris had served as a mentor to Hizuri in his martial arts classes, and had been trying to help Hizuri improve his notorious reputation. Sources also tell us that 21-year-old Morris had been Hizuri's neighbor since he was born, and had even babysat him several times. Just as he lived, Morris died helping Hizuri's life: he died after pushing Hizuri out of the way of the oncoming car that would later strike him.

In the past three days, Hizuri has appeared to be making some changes in his life, perhaps in the memory of his mentor – quitting his acting agency, pulling out of any work he had gotten, and returning quietly to school. He is also reported to be quite distraught, and his parents have rearranged their schedules as much as possible so they can be at home to support him. It is unknown if Kuon will be returning to the entertainment industry or focusing on living a quitter life, although his hordes of teenage fans have expressed their support for his decision.


Kuon Hizuri Missing?

April 25th

Los Angeles – After returning from a week of work in New York, Julie Hizuri reported her son missing to police. He has not been at school for the past three days, but his father had not reported him missing. There is no further information available at this point in time.

UPDATE 6:30PM: The agency for Mr. Hizuri released the following statement on his behalf:

"As many of you know, my son's friend died in a tragic accident a little over two weeks ago. He has felt responsible for his friend's death, and has simply not been himself. I discussed the situation with him, but he came up with a decision all on his own. While this decision was very drastic, I accept that he felt it was what was best, so I supported him in making it. I do not know when I will see him again, but I know that someday I will."

UPDATE 7:00PM: Although an earlier statement by Kuu Hizuri implied that his son, Kuon, had committed suicide after the death of his friend, a statement released by his mother's agency tells a different story.

"While I was away in New York on business, my son disappeared. After discussing this with his father, it has become clear that my only son was kidnapped by an associate of my husband's and taken away from me. I am deeply saddened by this turn of events, and will take an indefinite leave from work as a result."

UPDATE 8:30AM: Despite the assertion by Mrs. Hizuri that her son was kidnapped, police stated that after interviewing Mr. Hizuri about what happened there is no evidence that this is the case. They have not released a statement in response to speculation that the Hizuris' son had committed suicide.

UPDATE 12:00PM: The Hizuri family has said they will not talk about their son's disappearance to the public until they feel prepared to do so. Despite previously announcing an indefinite hiatus, Julie Hizuri has reportedly been seen boarding a plane to Paris. Her husband Kuu Hizuri is in the midst of filming a sequel to his previous hit film, and will not be taking a break from work.


Whatever Happened to the Hizuri Couple?

November 20th

New York – After the disappearance of rising teen actor, Kuon Hizuri, his superstar parents have gone through a rough patch in their marriage. Many divorce rumors later, including one sparked by a recent interview with Kuu stating that Julie had refused to talk to him for six months after their son's disappearance, the couple is reportedly reconciling.

As reported nearly seven months ago now, the couples' son, Kuon, had gone missing suddenly while mourning the death of a friend in an automobile accident. An ambiguous statement released by Mr. Hizuri led to speculation that Kuon had committed suicide. Others believed he had entered a drug rehabilitation facility, and more speculation led many to believe he left to live with his grandparents. Investigation by several news organizations showed these leads were dead ends, and his whereabouts are still unknown. Although Mr. Hizuri's statement made the point that whatever did happen was entirely Kuon's own decision, Mrs. Hizuri maintains that her son was coerced to leave by an associate of her husband's. It is believed that this is the sole reason for the previously inseparable couple's recent marital troubles.

The day after their son was reported missing by Mrs. Hizuri, she left for New York, and has not returned to the couples' home since. She has been working constantly, participating in numerous photoshoots and runway shows around the world, working to design three new fashion lines, and filming a guest appearance on Police Detectives. According to sources, she became frustrated that her husband did not report their son missing, and firmly believes her husband and a friend of his contributed to their son's decision to leave. Mrs. Hizuri is also reportedly displaying erratic behavior, claiming to have various forms of cancer and claiming that she has only days to live. Friends believe this is a desperate attempt to get her son back, and say that Mrs. Hizuri believes her son to be alive.

Mr. Hizuri, on the other hand, shows no anger to his wife, and has stated in many interviews that he still loves her very much and has requested that she return home publically several times. He has said that he told his wife the exact details of what happened to her son, although Mrs. Hizuri has not yet accepted those details.

A fan last week caught Kuu Hizuri at a fashion show for her new line last week, and he was photographed at a café with Julie the next morning. Could this be the beginning of their reconciliation? Although there has been no confirmation, it appears they are at least talking to one another again.