Airi Nakamura is Japan's most admired news anchor—flawless on screen, untouchable in the public eye. Off camera, she lives a carefully controlled life shaped by contracts, expectations, and relentless scrutiny. Her world collides with Leo Fujimoto, a quiet art-gallery owner who hides his identity as the heir to a powerful investment family. When a clumsy coffee spill sparks an unexpected connection, both choose to conceal their true lives, meeting in secret as ordinary people yearning for something real.
Their fragile romance is shattered when a fan photograph leaks online, igniting a media frenzy that threatens Leo’s privacy and Airi’s career. Pressured by executives and stalked by reporters, Airi is forced to decide between the persona she has perfected and the man who sees her without the spotlight.
[Spotlight Romance]
This story was inspired by the idea that the brightest spotlight can cast the deepest shadows. Public figures are often admired for their perfection, yet rarely seen as people who ache, hope, and love just like anyone else.
Through Airi and Leo, I wanted to explore how fame and wealth—two things often envied—can become walls rather than privileges. Their decision to hide their true identities reflects a universal desire: to be loved for who we are when no one is watching.
Behind the Velvet Curtain is not just a romance about being discovered by the world; it is about discovering yourself, choosing vulnerability over image, and daring to love even when privacy is no longer guaranteed. I hope you enjoy.
[Spotlight Romance]
This story was inspired by the idea that the brightest spotlight can cast the deepest shadows. Public figures are often admired for their perfection, yet rarely seen as people who ache, hope, and love just like anyone else.
Through Airi and L...