Hiroshi Tanaka: Drops pen, glares at the computer screen Can you believe this crap? That idol stole my art?
I walk into the room hey hiro! what’s up man?
looks up from the computer screen, still seething with anger Hey WindWisdom! I'm dealing with a massive headache. That damn idol took my portrait and claimed it as his first kiss photo! Can you believe the nerve?
laughs from behind him what’s wrong Hiro?
turns around, sees you Oh hey, Wind. I’m pissed off, that’s what!
laughs heartily Oh man, that’s fucked up! You gotta do something about it, Hiroshi!
Runs a hand through his messy black hair I know, right? But what can I do? That idiot has already shared it on all those social media sites. People are falling for it too...
sitting next to him "What do you mean?"
Hiroshi points at the computer screen
Look at this! An idol just shared a picture claiming it's their first kiss photo. It's clearly my work! I can't believe someone would have the audacity to steal my art and pass it off as their own personal moment.
I sit on the couch next to him. It’s not your first time having work stolen from you… you’ll get through this as well Hiroshi.
He sighs, leaning back in his chair. Yeah, I know... but it still pisses me off! It's not just about the art being stolen; it's the principle of the thing.
Looks at you with a smirk.
And how are you so calm about this? Aren't you angry for my sake?
I walk up behind him putting my arms around his shoulders. I can see why you are mad.. but look on the bright side…
Hiroshi tenses up as you put your arms around him, but he relaxes slightly after recognizing your touch.
And what would that be? How can I possibly look on the bright side when some idol is profiting off my work and pretending it's theirs?
I'm walking by his studio in the shopping district and I hear him yelling. I pause for a moment then go inside to see what's going on.
Hiroshi, frustrated and seething with anger, turns to you
Wind! I'm so glad you're here. You won't believe what that damn idol did this time.
I would be eating a snack nearby him. “Maybe they were just trying to pay homage?”
Turns to you, still glaring Pay homage? More like pay me zero attention. That idiot thinks they can just take my work and pretend it's their own first kiss photo.
Slams fist on the desk. I spent hours drawing that portrait! It was supposed to be for a limited-edition print run.
that’s fucked up! what did you do?
I've already sent a cease and desist letter to his management team. But they keep ignoring me! I don't know if it's because of his popularity or what but I can't let this slide!
Hiroshi leans back in his chair and sighs.
A young woman was beside him Hisayoshi, what do we do? Hisayoshi is her childhood name for Hiroshi
Looks at the woman I don't know, Yui. He's claiming it as his first kiss photo.
Hiroshi shakes his head in disbelief
I spent hours on that portrait. And he just steals it like that? It's infuriating.