The damsel in distress

590 Words

Satsuki had barely entered the show biz, when she had somehow landed the role of 'Kagome' in Inuyasha. She was quite overwhelmed by her good luck, and although she was very grateful to be a part of such a phenomenal drama, there were times when she ran into trouble because she still was a rookie actress.

Such as this morning.

Of course, it all had to happen the very morning she was already running late – somehow, she had managed to sleep through the alarm and when she had finally woken up, she realised she should have been on the set half an hour ago. Cursing to herself she quickly brushed her semi-long black hair and then spent 5 very rushed minutes in bathroom. While she was pulling her jeans up her long legs in haste, she sullenly decided to forgo breakfast altogether, she simply would not have time. Grabbing her hand bag and pulling a grey hoodie on top of the black T-shirt, she ran out of the door.

Thank god she at least lived near a station. The train was meticulously on time and after a 15 minute drive, she exited and rushed towards the studios.

When she finally made it there, she blanched at the sight of the massing reporters lurking behind the doors. Steeling herself, she began to push herself through the crowd.

"Excuse me! Sorry! Could I please get through?"

Mid-way to the doors, she bumped into the reporter.

"I'm sorry," she apologised hastily.

The reporter glanced at her irritably, but then turned to do a double take.

"Yukino-san? Yukino Satsuki-san?" the reporter exclaimed in surprise.

Now rooted to her spot and unsure how to proceed, Satsuki nodded hesitantly.

In a matter of seconds, the whole swarm was on her, microphones were shoved at her face from all directions, as the cameras began to zoom in on her face. The flashing instruments almost blinded at her, and it was hard to make sense of the many questions that were simultaneously thrown her way.

"Yukino-san, this is your first big role! How does it feel to be cast in the most anticipated drama of the century?"

"Yukino-san, your role is 'Kagome', right? Do you think a rookie actress like yourself has a disadvantage when cast in a lead role?"

"Yukino-san, there are some notable actors in the cast, how is it to work alongside great names like Kyouda Hisako or Morikawa Toshiyuki? What about the currently popular idol Kuwashima Himeko?"

"Yukino-san, did you know that your fellow actor Narita Ken recently made it to the TOP 3 on a list of Japan's most eligible bachelors? What is it like to work with the nation's most coveted heartthrob? What is he like on the set?"

"Umm… I… Uhh…" Satsuki stammered nervously, desperate to escape her predicament.

And then, her knight in shining armour was there.

"That is quite enough," a smooth tone said calmly, as a strong arm snaked around Satsuki's shoulders and pulled her close to the tall man.

In a matter of seconds, Narita Ken had the situation completely under control, as the charismatic actor handled the media politely but firmly.

"I am very sorry to interrupt, but Miss Yukino is wanted on the set, I am sure you will understand. There will be a promotional event next month, so please look forward to that and present your inquiries then. Now, if you will excuse us." With the last charming smile, Ken swept away and easily escaped the horde of media, escorting Satsuki into the building.