"We have Broken with us today!" Brando announced enthusiastically as Leon settled into his seat across from him.
The cameras zoomed in on Leon's face as he did his best to force a smile, giving a small wave toward the viewers.
Hopefully, that was a convincing enough smile.
For the first time, he realized that being on camera, knowing thousands—maybe millions—were watching, wasn't as easy as it looked. The pressure felt real, and instead of helping him relax like usual, it made him feel tense.
"Thanks for having me today, Brando," Leon said, keeping his voice steady.
"Oh, that's so humble of you, huh?" Brando grinned. "I mean, let's be real—you've been putting on some insane performances in past competitions. I was there, and whoa! You pulled off miracle after miracle! That was incredible—and honestly? I'm looking forward to seeing more of that magic today."
