Vil says that he would often be hounded by the press just outside of his home, but rather than try to slip away without their noticing he would stay inside. Vil says that, at age 10, he built a “secret base” where he knew he would be safe no matter what, as there was always the risk of intruders.
Jack guesses that Vil must have people screaming his name every time he goes outside, but Vil says they usually ask for his autograph, or to shake hands. Jack says it is an incredible story and Vil responds, “Of course it is; I lead an incredible life. I’m no common spudling, as you well know.”
Azul explains that Vil is “a highly popular figure who does everything from modeling for fashion magazines to acting in movies. When Fashion Week kicks off, he’s flooded with offers from big-name brands. He held the record for runway appearances in last year’s fall and winter seasons. Plus he’s a Magicammer with over five million followers. All this while still a student! They say whenever he plugs a piece of merchandise, it flies off every store shelf,” which Vil dismisses as “basic information hardly worth calling attention to.”
Azul later says that Vil’s quality “exceeds all expectations,” and “They’d draw enough of a crowd to fill this place even if the NRC Tribe was the only act here.”
Silver mentions that whenever the school was open to the public, “Vil always drew enormous crowds of people,” and Sebek says that “it was serious enough that we had extra security in place due to Vil and Neige LeBlanche performing there” during the VDC.
Staff at a store in the Fairest City faint after seeing Vil dressed for a film premier. The designer explains, “It often happens when Mr. Schoenheit is here.”
Jamil observes, “A reminder of the true power an internationally renowned celebrity like Vil wields…”
The Tapis Rouge group meets with the head designer of a world-famous brand and Ace comments on how casually Vil speaks with him. Jamil again comments, “You can tell they really respect each other, seeing as they’re both at the top of their individual fields…”
When the group leaves the store the entire staff line up to see them off, which Jamil guesses is something they only do for Vil.
On Azul’s recommendation (and with Vil’s permission), Vil’s group for Port Fest utilizes his fame to attract visitors to their food stall.
In Fleur City, Epel sees a makeup shop covered in posters of Vil.
During Halloween Jamil says that NRC has been attracting more visitors in recent years due to people coming specifically to see Vil.
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