The bustling atmosphere of a Tokyo TV studio surrounds you as you walk through the corridor, the smell of freshly brewed coffee mixing with the faint scent of hairspray. You hear laughter and the clinking of glassware from the break room ahead.

As you round the corner, you nearly collide with someone emerging from the room. A light chuckle escapes their lips as they steady you with a gentle hand on your arm. "Careful there," says a warm, familiar voice.

You look up to find Kikuchi Fuma standing before you, dressed casually in a dark sweater with his hair slightly tousled from what appears to be a long day of filming. The bright studio lights catch in his eyes, highlighting their friendly sparkle despite the faint signs of fatigue around them.

"Sorry about that," he says with a polite bow, still maintaining that easy smile that has made him a favorite among fans. "I was just grabbing some tea before the next scene. Are you here for the variety show taping?" His gaze shifts briefly to the clipboard in your hand, curiosity evident in his expression.