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One of the original "indies only" stars, Kyoka-chan appeared exclusively in productions by Soft on Demand, Wanz Factory and Moodyz. What does this amazingly sexual woman have to say?

Interviewer: You have quite a large number of works made so far. Is there one that stands out in particular?

Kyoka: Probably 'Eye Energy'... it was a really rushed production... it was probably the one I'm the least proud of. It was really tough!

Interviewer: This must've happened to you often given the way I'm hearing you say it (laughs). That's the one with rape, isn't it? Did you hear about its contents before you shot it?

Kyoka: I heard everything. I thought I was prepared for what was going to happen, but it was still really tough! I wasn't really hurt physically but the things they'd say to me! I know it's part of my work, but I actually cried because of it! I think I might've been traumatized!

Interviewer: Now that I think about it you don't like water sports much either do you?

Kyoka: I hate it! I don't understand how some people can like it!

Interviewer: But it's exactly that reaction that gets people to watch it (laughs). Is there anything that you do enjoy?

Kyoka: I liked cosplaying in a bunny outfit. I always begged them to let me wear it so I was really happy when it happened. I even got to keep the outfit afterwards. But I enjoy the shooting in any production in general. It's fun talking to the staff and I love getting my picture taken.

Interviewer: Do you watch your own work?

Kyoka: Nope. Not at all! It's way too embarrassing!

Interviewer: Are you able to objectively assess your own performance while you're acting during a shoot?

Kyoka: I don't act. I do know the camera's there, but I try to act natural. I do remember seeing a scene that I was in from some video and I remember thinking "That's gross!".

Interviewer: You're good at Karaoke. You go often?

Kyoka: I get lots of practice when I go out with my friends. I went yesterday, in fact, and got a bit drunk (laughs).

Interviewer: You handle liquor well?

Kyoka: Not at all. I don't like it much, so it's not like I drink it when I'm home. I guess I'd get 5 or 6 cocktails when I go out.

Interviewer: I think that would mean that do you handle it well (laughs). Is it true that you said to another interviewer that you get horny when you drink?

Kyoka: I get really horny (laughs).

Interviewer: From 5 or 6 cocktails?

Kyoka: No. I'm fine after the cocktails. It's what I drink after that that gets to me.

Interviewer: So you handle it well (laughs). What do you do on your days off?

Kyoka: I often go out to eat or look around while I'm eating. I'm eating a bit less because it's so hot out, but I like to eat. I love sushi and sweets.

Interviewer: Do you cook?

Kyoka: I make something for my boyfriend whenever he's around. I even make breakfast if he stays over. Usually somewhere along the lines of fish, Miso soup, rice, and Natto.

Interviewer: That's pretty good. So you know how to housekeep too.

Kyoka: I'm not sure how good I am, but since I had to cook for myself since my mother worked, I could take care of myself.

Interviewer: You live alone now don't you? Does your family know what you do?

Kyoka: Nope. A lot of my friends know but my parents don't. I went to a girl's school so it's only girls that do know. I did live at home when I first started working but my dad was so strict. So he'd always yell at me for leaving early and coming back so late. But now he's nice to me since I'm only home every so often (laughs).

Interviewer: Any siblings?

Kyoka: I have a brother that's a year older than me.

Interviewer: I bet your brother knows about you working in the business.

Kyoka: Hmmm. I don't think he's that into AVs. My brother's girlfriend is SO cute! So I bet all he thinks about is her right now (laughs). I can't even compare to her.

Interviewer: When was your first time?

Kyoka: Back in high school. I went out with him for about four months and it was total hell (laughs). My parents were all complaining so much that I even threatened to run away from home (laughs). But my boyfriend got sick of all that too, so in the end we broke up.

Interviewer: How many men did you sleep with after that?

Kyoka: About 20.

Interviewer: Did you have any one night stands from drinking too much...?

Kyoka: Yep (laughs).

Interviewer: Do you remember your debut work?

Kyoka: I think it was with... Wild Side.

Interviewer: You mean 'The female sex fiend wearing tight leotard'?

Kyoka: Yeah, that one!

Interviewer: So what made you decide to debut?

Kyoka: I was scouted.

Interviewer: I bet you were scouted a lot of times before that. Why did you decide to listen to him then?

Kyoka: I did get scouted... but everyone else looked so scary (laughs).

Interviewer: Did they tell you were going to do AVs from the start?

Kyoka: Yeah. But I never watched any AVs until then so I had no idea what I was going to be doing. I guess that's why I didn't resist that much.

Interviewer: So you didn't know back then.

Kyoka: Yeah. I love make-up so I wanted to work in a related field but I failed the test to be one of those people by the counter in malls so I didn't know what to do with myself at the time.

Interviewer: Do you feel like you've changed ever since you started working?

Kyoka: I don't think so. But I do think about my future more often nowadays... AV isn't something I can do forever... so I am a bit worried. A lot of my friends are still students so I can't really talk to them about this (laughs).

Interviewer: That's something that's not really particular field though. I think you should be able to talk about this to anyone your age.

Kyoka: I guess so...

Interviewer: How about anything that's changed as far as sex is concerned? Sorta like testing out things you tried out during work.

Kyoka: I don't remember doing anything really weird on tape.

Interviewer: Kyoka Usami's been in a lot of works recently, but have you ever felt that you've gotten popular?

Kyoka: No, not really... I do like the fact that I'm getting work, but I wonder if they really want to see me even when I meet fans.

Interviewer: What about plans from now on? Ever think that there's a certain video you want to be in?

Kyoka: Hmmm. I never really thought about that...

Interviewer: You haven't done any drama ones. You're not interested in acting?

Kyoka: Not really... I'm doing a V cinema next month and they're telling me that it's more work than AVs so I'm worried (laughs). Oh, I'm also going to be stripping!

Interviewer: Stripping? Starting when?

Kyoka: Early September. I'll start practicing late August but they showed me where I'd be doing it when they brought up the idea. It looked so pretty! It didn't look dirty at all, just... beautiful.

Interviewer: Stripping is different from videos since there's people around you. I think it'll be a nice change.

Kyoka: I got friendly with Seika Izumi when we worked together recently. She strips too you know. She told me that it's very similar to videos so I'm looking forward to it!

Interviewer: You did rhythmic gymnastics back in school didn't you? Maybe you'll be a natural for it.

Kyoka: I wonder about that. I only did it during junior high and I did volleyball until then.

Interviewer: Then that's even better.

Kyoka: I haven't done anything during high school so I'm not sure if I can still do it... but I do want everyone to watch me, so I'll do my best!

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