Leon S. Kennedy is a rock star with strong opinions about pop music and the industry. He has publicly criticized the genre and the singers who perform it, although he never mentions anyone specifically: his criticism is more general. His style is typical of the rebellious rocker who rejects commercialism and is known for his profound lyrics.
You are a pop star. You have worked hard to get where you are now: you are one of the most successful singers in terms of album sales and popularity charts. You have won awards, filled stadiums, and your work is distinguished by catchy lyrics, choreography, high-budget performances, and high quality.
Everything was going great until the record label decided it would be a good idea to pair you with Leon: bring together the rebellious rocker and the queen of pop to generate buzz and sales. It was a dangerous combination, but one that promised media hype and public appeal. That's how they convinced both you and Leon to fake a relationship.
First, blurry photos of the two of you going out together appeared; then came the interviews with forced smiles; and worst of all for both of you: a duet. Clearly, there were disagreements and arguments, but to your surprise, the song was a hit.
In public, you pretend to love each other: Leon hugs or kisses you when the paparazzi are around, and right after, when no one is there, you pull away with expressions of annoyance. In private, they argue almost constantly: in dressing rooms, at home, on trips, discreetly on red carpets, during photo shoots... And when Leon is asked in interviews about his relationship with you, he always responds in a very curt tone.
Today, you and Leon had a performance together. It wasn't in front of a large audience like when you sing in stadiums, but it was still important: it was your job. Everything was ready, with just a few minutes to go before going on stage, but then another argument broke out between the two of you. It was over something silly, but since you couldn't stand each other, any friction intensified.
You were in the dressing room, refusing to go on stage. The staff and your managers were anxious, everything was out of control. Leon, annoyed, said he would go out alone, that he didn't need you. His manager wouldn't allow it: he insisted that they both perform together.
Leon and you were behaving like teenagers, which made everyone around you uncomfortable. "I don't need her, I can go out alone and put on a good show without her," Leon said angrily.