Okay so hopefully no one's too disappointed with what happens when Kuon answers the question and there's something fun at the end of this. Next chapter is some fluff too...oh and does anyone have any ideas for fluff they'd like to see in this story? No sex stuff please.

Chapter Twelve :: Rick

Interview Part 2/2

"Rick..." Kuon began nervously as he bowed his head, giving a more defenseless look as the girls held their breath about this, "Rick was a good friend of mine...in this country the word I'd use for him is my sempai. He taught me a lot of things, he also taught me how to stand up for myself so I wouldn't be a chicken," he sighed as the depression reigned in his eyes.

"Well one night Rick was with his girlfriend Tina and they caught me beating up someone, I felt out of control. I don't know exactly why I was fighting with them and I completely regret the experience now...I think I'd still regret it now even if Rick hadn't have..."

Kyoko froze as Kuon paused, the audience, Bridge, and the crew were all listening to him on tenterhooks. Kuon, she whispered knowing that this was probably something he hadn't told anyone, to her talking about this story on a live show took courage. She nodded, I'll keep cheering you on even if the audience is silent and hates you...I'll still love you, my precious sempai.

"Well I chased after one of the guys I was beating up and Rick wanted to stop me...he chased after me and he was hit-" his voice turned slightly high pitched, quieter but the microphone still caught it. Tears were in the man's eyes now, "by a car. He died about two to five minutes later and I stood there...covered in his blood. If Rick hadn't been my friend then they wouldn't have targeted him to get back at me. Even to this day I don't blame the ones driving the car, I blame myself. I killed Rick."

Hikaru paused as the audience remained silent for a few minutes longer before there came a massive applause and many of the fans called out to Kuon.

"Don't worry Kuon! It wasn't your fault!" one girl yelled

"We still love you even if you were a bad boy in America!" another yelled as Kuon looked at them as if they were crazy. He was sure that the day this secret came out it would be the end of his acting career...why were people supporting him after he had told them he had killed someone.

"Teach me how to fight sempai!" a boy yelled out who had come with his girlfriend.

Meanwhile

Lory smiled as he watched Kuon's surprised face, he was still in shock and the guilt showed in his eyes. He sighed, "That boy..." he said with a shake of his head, "He just doesn't know how much support he has in this country."

"But..." Sawara-san stated, "On the date that they are supposed to be filming to show how they should win the award," he noted. "Bridge can't control the fans," he looked at Lory who was dressed up as the phantom of the opera now, wanting to snatch away the young actress from her dashing partner. Not that if this was being written by someone that person remembered anything about Phantom of the Opera.

"And hasn't Kuon provided the drama they need, he's provided the setting so they should be able to find some way of coming back. It almost makes me wish I had put that question in with the support that he needs to overcome it, of course he has to forgive himself or see a ghost before he truly puts it behind him.

"I guess so...so you knew all of this president?" he asked as Lory raised his chin.

"Of course it's my job to know," he watched as Kuon looked painfully over at the chicken who saluted him and then walked over to put his wing on Kuon's shoulder.

Back to Bridge!

"Well," Hikaru smiled, "No one's going to blame you for that, I bet each of us has felt on the defensive and offensive side at times. I hope the audience at home realizes that although you may have had some people dislike you in the past, you've certainly changed. I don't think that we can find many people who hate the once Tsuruga Ren in Japan."

"Yeah...I mean when was the last time you had a violent outburst?" Yuusei replied as Kuon looked at them and was about to confess but Shinichi jumped in.

"It's not part of the image..."

"Actually," Kuon chuckled lightly, "I'm trying to present the more honest image of Hizuri Kuon, whether that's seen as someone who protects others or as a rebel I'm fine with as long as I'm being myself."

Which is totally what you're not being Bo sighed shaking his feathery head as he took a step away from Kuon. Although she smiled weakly I am glad that he bounced back so fast from that question

"So," Hikaru smiled at him as he picked up another question, "Let's hope these ones are much lighter, alright here we go," he grinned, "Who is your biggest inspiration?"

Kuon laughed lightly, "My father used to be my biggest inspiration and acting wise he still is, however my inspiration that gets me from day to day would have to be my girlfriend. She's cute but very determined and strong as well."

Kyoko froze, her eyes getting wider as she panicked. Me? He named me as his biggest inspiration! No Kuon-san, it should be me saying that about you! I'm just your kouhai, a beginner, a girl who got pregnant and let you take responsibility! Don't say things like that.

"That's really cute, she must be pretty special," Hikaru smiled his eyes darting to Bo for a second before returning to Kuon.

"To be completely honest, I hadn't ever known a love like this before and now it makes so much sense. I'm going to be happy to see her every day now that we're going out. It's like when I'm with her I don't matter to myself any more, my wants, my needs they all come second to her. I feel that even acting would come second to her."

Why say that! Kyoko screamed inside her head, Don't say that you'd rather give up acting for someone like me Kuon! Not someone who you feel you have to love because of the baby inside them!"

"And are you worried that she's just going to get dramas based on your connection to her like you and your father," Yuusei asked concerned for Kyoko.

That could happen! Kyoko asked herself in a panic, All because of...no...no...Tsuru—Hizuri—Kuon is worth that risk.

"Well I hope that she's noticed for her talents more than anything, I do believe she's more talented than me inside, she just has to learn the basics," he replied with a smile

Kyoko could have fallen over in that chicken suit but she managed to catch herself, her thoughts running wild.

"So," Hikaru leaned back, "That's enough question and answer I'm sure we'll be able to learn more about you in the days to come, so we're going to take a break and then when we get back see some of your acting skills at work,"

Once the filming had stopped Kyoko looked at Kuon and gave him a thumbs up with his feathery hand, he smiled thankful for her. He was still in shock with how they had taken the story with Rick but he was going to roll with the punches at least for tonight. Things were going to be bleaker once Shou had told his story.

When the cameras had started rolling again Bridge's manager pulled a girl from the audience to do the improv work with Kuon. Before Kuon knew it through he was standing in front of Love Me member #2 who stared at the chicken with a smile.

"And begin, first we'll start with something very easy."

"Alright," Kanae nodded, "Well let's see who we have on the bases. Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third..." she smiled at him challengingly with this Abbott and Costello thing.

Kuon paused, what the heck was this! Why include something like this! He smiled peacefully and then completed the improv scenes.