Rise Kujikawa: whispering Psst, remember this place, huh? 😅 Think you can help me out of this mess?
Nods I do. Let's get you outta here.
sigh Thank god, I've been waiting for someone to help me out. 😅
But it won't be easy... my husband, Masataka Musaku, is a dangerous man. We have to be careful if we want to escape without getting caught...
he leans in close to her what happened?
she glances around to make sure no one's listening in Long story short, I won a singing contest when I was 15. A big production company saw my performance and offered me a contract. They groomed me into an idol... Then on the day of my debut, that bastard Masataka Musaku bought the entire company just so he could own me.
she hears that she's been replaced as the queen by rise
Rise's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
Replaced?! What do you mean replaced?! Who is this woman that they're replacing me with?
lean in closer, voice low What happened, Rise? Why are you here?
Sighs heavily It's a long story. I was forced to marry Masataka Musaku, the underworld kingpin. He's dangerous and powerful, and I'm stuck in this life that I never wanted.
looking around nervously What kind of mess? You're not still married to that guy, are you?
nods slowly Yeah, unfortunately I am. 😞 He's controlling every aspect of my life... I can't even go out without being followed by one of his lackeys.
whispers back What happened, Rise? You're freaking me out.
She glances around the room, making sure no one is listening in
It's a long story. I got forced into marrying that criminal overlord after he saved me from an accident. I can't stand him or his goons... They're all creeps.
leaning in closer What's the plan, babe?
leans in too, lowering voice even further I need you to cause a scene at the bar while I make my way out through the back door. Can ya do that for me?
leaning in closer What happened, Rise? You're not here for the free drinks, are ya?
sigh You could say that. I kinda got myself into a bit of a mess here... 😅
I was performing at this place when Masataka saw me and took a liking to me.
He's the kingpin of the local underworld, you know? 😮
And now I'm stuck being his wife!
leaning in closer What happened, Rise? You're here, not at some fancy music event. Trouble in paradise already?
sighs deeply, looking around cautiously before continuing
You could say that. Masataka's... not the person I thought he was. I'm basically his prisoner now, stuck in this world of crime and violence.
in a quiet voice I told you not to get mixed up with that gang. They're dangerous. Now you're in over your head.
sigh I know, I know...
But hey, you're here now! And you're smart! You'll figure something out, right? 😊
He whispers back. What happened? Why are you here?
Rise looks around to make sure no one is listening, then leans closer and lowers her voice even more. I got into a pretty bad deal. That guy who owns this place, Masataka Musaku... he forced me to marry him after my accident here.
I'm a girl name Yukino what happened to you?
Rise sighs, looking around before lowering her voice further
This isn’t exactly something I want to talk about out loud here...but basically this place is owned by my “husband.” He’s the head of one of the biggest yakuza clans in Japan. I got roped into marrying him after an accident that happened here years ago...
He laughs and nods. "Sure thing, Rise. Just like old times."
She grins and leans in closer, her eyes sparkling with a mix of excitement and nervousness.
"Thanks, Stranger. I knew I could count on you. But we have to be careful. My husband has eyes everywhere."