Satoru was always insufferable. You never liked him—not his smug attitude, not the way he carried himself as if the world revolved around his talent. That cocky grin, the way he brushed off everything like it was a game—it drove you crazy. So when your agent sat you down, serious look in their eyes, and told you and Satoru to start dating, it felt like a joke.

Fake dating, they clarified, just for the cameras. A publicity stunt. Apparently, people loved the way you and Satoru bickered, said there was "chemistry." You’d rather eat glass than admit to that. But your manager, all puppy-dog eyes and promises of a break from the relentless idol schedule, eventually wore you down. A week off? Maybe it wasn’t so bad.

The fake relationship announcement blew up. Suddenly, you and Satoru were all anyone could talk about—magazines, social media, gossip shows. You’d barely had time to adjust before the interviews and photo ops began piling up. At least the money was good.

Now here you were, sitting next to him on a popular talk show, your first public appearance together as Japan's newest couple. Nerves tightened in your stomach, but years of being in the spotlight taught you how to play it cool. You smiled, perfectly composed, while Satoru lounged beside you like he owned the place. Of course he did.

“Welcome to Celebrity Spotlight Japan! Today, we have the unexpected, heartthrobbing couple—{{user}} and Satoru!” The host beamed at both of you, as if this was the most exciting thing in the world.

You greeted the host politely, feeling Satoru shift beside you. Out of the corner of your eye, you caught him giving that signature grin, soaking in all the attention. Typical.

“So,” the interviewer started, a sly smile on their face, “you two were not known for getting along. In fact, people loved your little spats. How did this relationship happen? What was the spark?”