Title: Capture Perfect! (First Vlog)
"It has arrived already!"
As the doorbell rang, Hungary quickly stood up from her seat and went to the door. While she entertained the delivery man, Austria rushed to a room and gave a sigh. The two had ordered their very first camera a week before and even if they are informed about the date of the arrival, Hungary was very excited.
She realized video blogs, or "vlogs" for short, are very popular recently. She wanted to try doing one with Austria. He was hesitant at first but after persuading him for weeks, he gave up and decided to give it a try.
"I checked the studio and everything is settled. I'll bring the box and we'll set it up there."
"Kiyaaaa! I can't believe we're doing it!"
Hungary rejoiced and clung onto Austria.
"Alright, just give me a sec..."
The two proceeded to the studio. When they arrived, Hungary brought out a piece of paper.
"Here is the topic that we'll be vlogging about! I know you'll enjoy it."
"Right, I guess this is how you put these pieces together. Let's see..."
Austria picked up the manual and with Hungary doing a few more arrangements in the small studio, he started working. About forty-five minutes later, the camera is set and the studio is ready for a good shot.
Hungary raised the paper containing the vlog contents.
"What kind of music exactly?"
Austria asked while fixing his glasses.
"Anything related to music! I thought you would be that person who knows a lot about this."
Hungary teased. Austria twitched his eyebrows and replied.
"Of course! I know music. I just wanted to be prepared..."
Hungary placed her hands on Austria's. He started to blush with the sudden action.
"To be honest, I'm pretty nervous myself."
Austria's stern expression didn't change at all. However, like Hungary, he is actually very nervous.
"Shall we begin recording?"
Hungary asked. Austria nodded and she pressed the record button. The two took deep breaths and began.
"Greetings to all of you!"
"Hello, it's nice to meet you!"
They said in chorus. Surprised, they realized they haven't practiced their introduction yet. Austria's hands were shaking because of the early error.
However, Hungary just went with the flow, ignoring the mistake.
"Ah oh my, looks like we forgot to practice that, didn't we?"
She winked at Austria, who was a bit surprised. However, she asked him normally so it's best if he reply to her normally as well.
Hungary giggled and continued.
"We're still pretty new with this so we apologize! I'm Hungary..."
Hungary introducing her name stimulated Austria to do the same.
He said while still keeping the stern look on his face.
"And we would like to tackle about one thing we both love, music!"
Hungary clapped her hands again. Austria did the same.
Basically, Austria thought that if he follow Hungary's lead, everything would go well.
"My husband, Austria here, is a very big fan of music."
Hungary looked at him. With her look, it's like she is waiting for him to say something in regards to the topic.
"Ah yes, I do like music."
There is a short silence for about eight seconds.
Hungary asked breaking the silence.
"Ah, well, er...classical music. I play a variety of instruments, mostly the piano and the violin."
"And he is such a Mozart!"
Hungary's compliment followed by a cute giggle caused Austria to loose his usual cool that he has been keeping for a while now.
Setting his eyes on the camera, one of his hands covered his mouth and quickly apologized.
"It's alright, he is always like that. We can label him as camera shy."
Hungary whispered to the camera but it's obviously audible enough to be heard by a flustered Austria already standing from his seat.
"Geez...this isn't even about music."
"Oh looks like we digressed!"
Austria was a bit puzzled with Hungary's response. This may be her first time but she perfectly handle whenever a situation like this happens.
It took her a while to stop laughing.
Austria asked and his serious expression returned.
The filming continued for an hour and within that, they were able to discuss a lot about. Though there are a few times the conversation diverts into a different topic, they, especially Hungary were able to keep the session go on as planned.
"Ah, it's already an hour?"
Hungary checked the time on her phone. Indeed, an hour has past and the two were surprised that they didn't even recognize it.
"So, it's time to end this. Awww."
Hungary was sad that their program has to end. However, she was completely satisfied of their first attempt.
"If that's the case, see you guys next time!"
The two waved at the camera and Hungary pressed the stop button to stop the recording.
"Whew, that actually turned out to be fun more than I imagined! Let's do it again another day!"
Austria was stunned by Hungary's words. He sighed out of tiredness and went to pack up the camera and also help her clean up the studio.
"You know what? You were gold out there!"
Hungary complimented and gave a happy smile. Austria, not knowing how to respond, honestly replied.
"Thank you, however, I'm not sure that was 'gold' at all. I mean, we made a lot of mistakes, our lack of preparation was exposed and..."
Austria elaborated some of the errors they made. Hungary, however, was not amused by his reply.
"Look, I realized that sometimes, it's best to be honest to your viewers as they can relate to you more that way."
Austria looked at her. Her big smile just a little while ago transformed into a gentle and warm smile. She placed her hand on his shoulder.
"As much as I love you, the people who will be viewing that will to. I can assure that."
Austria was flustered and blushed for only a few seconds. He repeated the latest words Hungary told him. He has never tried anything like doing a video blog before and was not even confident to do one in the first place. However, there is Hungary. This was also her first time, but she was brimming with passion and confidence during the vlog and when an error has been comitted, she knows how to cover it up.
Hungary has always been there with him from the starting duration to the last. Plus, this was also a moment that he is going to spend with her. Instead of enjoying it with his love, he was busy worrying about the outcome of the presentation.
Austria held onto her hand.
"...I wasn't able to enjoy the activity as you did and I'm sorry for that."
She placed her other hand above his hand.
"It was captured perfectly."