Behind the Curtains: A Tale of Hidden Emotions

Chapter 21

My jaw nearly dropped at the first question; it was a bombshell right from the start. "Since your characters have a significant age gap, similar to your real-life relationship, what are your thoughts on loving someone with a large age gap? What's your take on this topic?"

Taking a deep breath, I considered my response carefully. Faye, seated closest to the MC, answered first.

"I think, for me, it's not an issue. Love is love. It doesn't matter how old you are or how different you may be. What matters is the connection and love you share with each other," Faye replied confidently. Her words made me beam with pride. 'That's my mommy!'

"Oh, such a wonderful answer," the MC praised Faye. 'I know, right? She nailed it,' I thought to myself.

"Now, Yoko," the MC turned to me. My heart raced in anticipation; it was my turn now.

"Natutuwa akong makilala kayo!" I'm glad to meet you all, I began, trying to lighten the tension a bit.

"Sorry, what was the question again?" I joked, even though I heard it clearly. The room chuckled.

The MC patiently repeated the question, mirroring what he had asked Faye moments ago. "Oh, right. I mean, it doesn't matter. If you have similar personalities, lifestyles, and interests... Yeah, I'm just really nervous right now," I admitted laughing, feeling the weight of the moment. HUHUHU.

The fans chuckled along with me as I continued to answer.

"It's not a problem," I said, locking eyes with Faye. "Maybe I'll eventually grow up."

The MC smiled, satisfied with my response, and moved on to ask Marissa and Ize the same question, eliciting cheers from the audience once more.

As the interview progressed, the questions kept coming. I answered each one honestly, sharing my opinions and feelings on various topics.

It went on like that until a question came that made me think, 'This is it.' Finally, I could say what I had been wanting to.

"Compared to when you first met, how close have you gotten over time, before filming and everything? Can you share a moment where you felt very comfortable with this person?"

'Thank you for that wonderful question,' I thought to myself, chuckling softly.

I could see Faye's shy demeanor before she answered the question.

"When we first met, it was during the casting for 'A'Neung.' It was a challenging search for Yoko's character, as nothing quite fit the specific role. Then she walked in and said, 'Ahh,' which perfectly embodied A'Neung's essence, right? I couldn't help but think, 'Oh, so cute,'" Faye recounted, leaving me stunned. I had no idea she saw me that way during our initial meeting.

"I didn't know that," I replied, taken aback.

"Because I never told you," Faye explained, her words causing a flutter of emotions inside me. "That day, we were so serious. Finding A'Neung was very difficult, but when I saw her, I thought, 'Ahh, she's the one.' She's truly a great actress." Faye's heartfelt compliment left me feeling honored, with the Filipino blankets cheering and applauding her, acknowledging her own talent.

"Oh, thank you," Faye responded graciously.

The audience's delight mirrored my own as I listened to her words. When it was my turn to speak, that first meeting replayed vividly in my mind.

"Well, the first time I met her, I was nervous.... as always. So yeah, I was wondering if it's wrong because there's so many room, I was like, is it this room or this room so when I open the door I said 'ehhkk'...., yeah. When I finally walk into that room our CEO, P'Wanwan, asked me to sing... in front of her. I was shaking-" I paused as the crowd started chanting 'sample.' Confused, I looked to a staff member for clarification, and they explained the fans was asking for an example. "Ohh, example? On that day?"