Shizuka heard her name come on the radio and was distracted for a moment when Jake started telling her about the 'Karma Contest', letting him place the $300 in her hand.  Hearing her name on the radio while being told at the same time that she was on camera was overwhelming to say the least, causing her to pull back in anxiety; strong enough to be felt, but not strong enough to break Jake's grip on her hand.  Shizuka's left hand went up to her chest as she closed her eyes tightly, her knees shaking slightly.  However, after this initial moment of apprehension, Shizuka took a breath, regained her composure, and gently returned Jake's handshake out of propriety, trying to avoid looking directly into the camera.  While Shizuka may have heard Jake's music here and there around the city, she wasn't that familiar with artists and did not recognize him for the celebrity that he was.

"Th-thank you, sir, but I can't accept this money," Shizuka began, trying to think of how to get out of this awkward situation, but because she was somewhat flustered, she sort of just kept talking, "I-I appreciate and understand what you're trying to do with your show, and I don't mean to be overly critical, but the people more able to give charity are less in need of a cash prize."  Shizuka's eyes darted around as she kept trying to think of an easy out when her gaze fell on Jake's discarded cigarette butt.  "Ummm, sir...if you want to set a good example for the viewers..." Shizuka's voice dropped to a light whisper, she didn't want to come off as mean, but it had bothered her, "C-could you...throw that...used cigarette into a...proper waste receptacle...?"  She blushed, hoping that the man wouldn't take offense or feel humiliated in front of his audience.  Shizuka chided herself for just making the situation worse.