Chapter Sixty One
I take a deep breath in as I've now moved over to my own office and am facing the camera. I wish that I could have been in the room with Kuon and the girls longer but if someone is launching an attack on the man that I love, the man that I married and committed to, the man whose life I try to make better every day, they need to learn that I'm not a force that's going to let them rob him of his happiness.
I bow my head and try to take another few deep breaths before I press the record button.
"Hi," I tell the camera. "This is Kyoko and I wanted to fully react to these disgusting videos that are being posted. First of all, please rest assured that nobody in the Hizuri family or any of our friends have a hand in either accessing the footage or providing hate to my husband. For everyone out there, we deeply appreciate you. For all of the fans as well, for anyone we've met, for anyone who is wanting to reject the torture that those posting these videos want to create, we thank you for that as well."
I close my eyes and laugh weakly, "I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that my husband is always seen as perfect. There are actually people who dislike him whether it's out of jealousy, rivalry, or just because you dislike him. Kuon can be a bit stubborn at times and he isn't afraid to state his opinion. He'll listen to what the rest of the room is saying but he says what he means despite how it might be blunt. He also has a distorted self-image which is why these videos are so damaging. Kuon blames himself for things which aren't his fault. He has gone a long time telling himself that he wasn't worthy of support, or love, or even friendship. I met him first when we were children and I was amazed and impressed by him, he was considerate, caring, and easy to relate to. When I met him as an adult, when he was living the life of Ren Tsuruga, I really didn't like him because I misunderstood him."
I slowly breathe again. I've just told the world that I didn't like Ren Tsuruga but I hope they know that I love him unconditionally now that I know who he is.
"During the time when I met the man who would become my husband the second time, he was cold and distant and he didn't open up. He cared about his work and how to advance as an actor. Yes, he was still caring and considerate but he was afraid to get emotionally involved with anyone else. Because of his desire and his fight to exist as an actor and work beyond the name Hizuri, when he learned that I was trying to use being a celebrity for my own self-satisfaction. It hurt him. Over time he opened up, he showed me love, patience, understanding, he learned what words to say to motivate me and comfort me. I misunderstood. I thought that he was just testing me but he took the time to understand me and understand how I learn and connect with the world. Because he does that with everyone, he tries to understand and help everyone indiscriminately, I mistook him for a playboy and failed to see what was there in front of me."
I breathe deeply, "that's the thing about Kuon though. What you see might seem as if he's doing it for an act. It might seem that he's using tact and manipulation but he's not. Yes, he does consider how people will understand him but he never does it maliciously. He never goes up to someone wanting to get something out of them. That's because of the love he gives others, a love he's often claimed that he doesn't deserve for himself."
"I regret not seeing who he was when I met him for the second time but I think I was lucky. I got to learn about him all over again. I got to learn about his creativity and the imagination he has which he shares freely with our daughters. I got to learn about how he's compassionate, empathetic, patient, understanding and not just with me but with anyone who approaches him. He's really a terrific person who doubts that about him every day so I ask you not to doubt him. Please don't let these videos change how you think about him. Please don't judge him without giving him consideration."
"I know that for the past year, we've really been limiting the contact we've had with others but because of his injuries, we didn't want for him to feel pressure and certainly not pain. Hopefully we'll be able to come out into the world again and I really, truly, plead with you to give him your understanding and your support. Kuon might not be one to stand up for himself and fight against those who have bullied him but I will continuously do so because I am lucky enough to be loved unconditionally by Kuon Hizuri."
"Thank you."
End of Chapter Sixty One
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