𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡'𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬! ━━━━ mao isara (on hold)

38. first (kuromao)

ᡣ𐭩 . no au | fluff

Directors, camera operators, and many more members of the film acting crew alike stood around the large area. Cameras were set out at every angle as they faced a scene for a movie that Mao Isara was playing the main character for.

It was like a wish come true when Hokuto told him a few months ago about a message that was directed to Trickstar's shared account about a film production team wanting Mao to be casted as the character they wished to bring to life.

He acted casual about it first, thinking it was best if he spread his variety of environments just for Trickstar's reputation. Until he heard what type of character he would be playing - an arrogant prince-styled main role who was horrible and evil until the said prince met the love of his life... a classic romance story.

The prince's lover was being played by Nagisa Ran, and there was a certain scene that made Mao uncomfortable in a way he didn't really pay much attention to - not since signing the contract for acting this very movie out.

A groan comes from him as he leans his chin against the tables' delicate and smooth surface on the behind the scenes area. The script he's been reading for the past months began to lose its smoothness from the tough grip he caused around it.

"What do I do...?"

"You alright, Isara?"

A sudden yelp comes from the beaujolais-haired teenager as he sat up more straighter in his seat, his focus glancing immediately upwards as he hears the familiar deep voice of Kuro Kiryu - the said redhead sits himself down on another chair on the other side of the table.

That's right - he remembers, Mao wasn't alone during these hours. Keito heard about the news and uncharacteristically pleaded with the head of the casting and operations for him to see what Mao was acting for from behind the scenes...

"It's a procedure for one of us from the student council to go with a fellow idol, even if said idol is also part of the council," he partially remembers Keito saying, the rest he couldn't quite hear.

...And for some reason, unbeknownst to Mao, Keito brought Kuro along with him. Maybe in case Keito got bored of watching how terrible Mao was acting? He wasn't quite sure for himself, but that's the thought his worries gave.

"Not really." He frowns, placing the script he held now onto the surface before him. The papers flutter up due to the motion that was caused and spreads itself out, still attached somewhat together by a singular stapled piece.

"Is the role not cutting it for you? You can ask the director to change your role or ask for someone to simply fill in for you, and then you can quit."

"It's not that!" Mao shoots his head back up, his voice partially echoing around the area - he was thankful that everyone else was busy with their jobs, though he didn't let the shocked look from his senior dissipate from his mind.

"It's just..." Mao feels himself shrink back down into his chair, wishing he could curl up and disappear forever if it was possible. "...A certain scene, that is all." His face slightly reddened at the thought of it.

Kuro quirks an eyebrow in question. "Which part is it?"

"Well..." He was hesitating. Many thoughts overflowing in his mind. He softly sighs and pushes the script towards Kuro, "read page fifteen, part eight."

"Alright." Kuro takes it without thought and skims through the long pages until he gets to where he needs to be and scans over the scenes quickly yet detailed.

A few minutes later, Kuro focuses back onto the beaujolais-haired boy in front of him. "It's just a kiss scene?"

"Yeah." Mao huffs, "'Just' a kiss scene. One that I..." He trails off, feeling a hint of embarrassment stringing around his figure at the thought of thinking of his situation.

"'One that you...' What? You can tell me, Isara. If there's anything making you uncomfortable, I will tell the director, as said before, for you." Kuro's overprotective tone settles in partially.

"I know the script has all the details in there, but I don't quite understand how I should direct the kiss because... I... I've never had a kiss before - this will be my first ever one," Mao looks away from Kuro and to the area that the scene was taking place and seeing Nagisa talking to a bunch of the crew, "and it's with Nagisa of all people... in a film - no less?"

Mao sags his shoulders.

A sudden buzz then comes from his phone that he also left on the table. He picks it up and turns the device on. On his lock screen, he sees a message from the main director. Mao glances to the scene again, seeing the very main director sitting in their chair looking towards Mao and nodding towards him with a serious look, he sighs and stands up, the chair beneath his figure squeals harshly against the stone tiled flooring.

"I guess... I've got to do it. I'll see you in an hour or so, Kuro, and tell Keito that I'm doing fine, please? He's been spamming my messages every two minutes asking how I am feeling." He chuckles lightly.

Mao starts walking towards the scene that is ready to take action for, fidgeting with his costume for a second out of nervousness.

"Wait - Isara!" He feels Kuro wrapping one hand around his wrist and reeling him to turn back around to face the taller. Before Mao could react or remind the other about his limited time, he felt a new sensation - Kuro was kissing him... on the lips. The kiss was short and tender, only lasting for a couple of seconds until they pulled apart from one another.

"What-"

"For good practice, and so you don't have to worry about your first kiss being stolen in this situation." Kuro winks towards Mao.

Mao feels his face wash over with immense heat in a matter of seconds.

Kuro then places his hands on Mao's shoulders and forcefully twists the smaller one around and lightly nudges him forward. "You best be going on set now. Don't have too much fun and joy with Nagisa over there." The redhead smirks.

He was stunned but started walking towards the set anyway. "Okay..."

"Did you really just do that?" Kuro casts his attention away from Mao, who readied himself for the cameras to start recording and sees Keito standing beside him.

"You've got to be more specific - I've done plenty of things today, Keito."

The other AKATSUKI member huffs. "You know what I mean, Kuro."

Kuro's smirk slides into a sly grin. "With Isara? It was only a matter of time for one of us to make a move on him." Kuro then laughs when seeing Keito's expression fall through so many emotions at once. "Don't worry, I'll make sure you get your turn next with him after he's done today~ just give the guy some time."