This AV appearance is made possible by "Akari," a girl who just celebrated her coming-of-age. She currently works at a nail salon in central Tokyo. Today, we'll introduce you to her interview and the story behind her decision to appear in an AV. Last Wednesday evening, an unexpected call came into the office. The number was hidden, which usually means it's either a production salesperson or a girl directly calling to express interest in doing AV. This time, it was the latter. Her voice sounded slightly anxious, perhaps because she was in a busy downtown area. She mentioned she had called right after finishing work, on her way home. Since I didn't have any urgent plans, I asked if she could come in for an interview right away. She seemed surprised, paused for a moment, then answered in a trembling voice, "That's fine." Her workplace was just two train stops from the office, so we quickly arranged the meeting. Still, recalling her nervous tone on the phone, I worried she might not show up. Honestly, with this kind of spontaneous application, many girls back out. So when the phone rang again while I was waiting in the office, I was relieved—it was her. She said she'd arrived where she could see the office sign, so I guided her through the building. About 40 minutes later, I heard a light knock—delicate hands tapping at the door—and finally met her in person. "Hello... um, this is the girl who called earlier... Akari." Her first self-introduction was typical of a modern, ordinary girl, yet my first impression was overwhelmingly positive—she radiated cuteness and sincerity. I had her sit on the sofa, offered tea, and asked her to fill out some basic paperwork. She seemed uneasy, repeatedly touching her hair. The handwriting on the form was smooth and feminine, like someone who'd practiced calligraphy since childhood. Even though the form included some explicit questions, she answered them clearly and properly. "You're quite serious, aren't you, Akari?" I remarked. She said she had little experience and had never casually had sex—her honest answers stood out, especially given how inexperienced she seemed, and I was impressed by the contrast. I asked about her reasons for applying. She told me she'd moved to Tokyo alone from the countryside, drawn by her dream of working in a nail salon. Training hours were long and the pay wasn't high, but she hoped to become a freelance nailist someday and wanted to take certification exams. However, saving enough money for that goal would take time, and her face darkened slightly as she spoke. Her words—"investing in myself to achieve my dream"—deeply moved me. In today's world, it's rare to see a young girl acting not for fun, but out of genuine conviction. I was truly touched. When she finished her tea, I suggested we go ahead with the shoot. Wanting her dream to come a little closer, I handed her an envelope with her fee. She bowed politely and tucked it into her bag. With the time, location, and male actor already arranged, I told her all that was left was for the two of them to be alone and do their best. For the first time, she laughed and said, "I'm getting nervous nowww!" After she left, I looked out the window and saw her bow one last time. What happened after that is captured only in the gonzo footage once they were alone. I can only hope the footage turned out well. But somehow, I know she'll be just fine. After today's interview, I even feel like showing off a bit to my normally cynical assistant.