Details
- Episodes:11
- Format:TV
- Status:Finished Airing
- Season:Spring 2023
- Duration:24m minutes
- Genre:Drama, Music, Supernatural, Seinen
Description
In the entertainment world, celebrities often show exaggerated versions of themselves to the public, concealing their true thoughts and struggles beneath elaborate lies. Fans buy into these fabrications, showering their idols with undying love and support, until something breaks the illusion. Sixteen-year-old rising star Ai Hoshino of pop idol group B Komachi has the world captivated; however, when she announces a hiatus due to health concerns, the news causes many to become worried. As a huge fan of Ai, gynecologist Gorou Amemiya cheers her on from his countryside medical practice, wishing he could meet her in person one day. His wish comes true when Ai shows up at his hospital—not sick, but pregnant with twins! While the doctor promises Ai to safely deliver her children, he wonders if this encounter with the idol will forever change the nature of his relationship with her.
Episodes
1. Mother and Children
Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai’s story. It is a lie, but it is also true.
2. Third Option
Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn’t care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.
3. Manga original drama
Aqua agrees to Kana’s request, but not for the reason she wants. There’s a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.
4. Actors
Kana’s resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.
5. Reality Dating Show
Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.
6. Ego search
Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn’t make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.
7. Buzz
Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane’s costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend’s name. They owe her nothing less.
8. First Time
Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.
9. B-Komachi
MEM-cho won’t let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi’s brand. Meanwhile, Aqua’s investigation into Ai’s past bears fruit.
10. Pressure
B Komachi’s first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?
11. Idol
MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has…? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone’s star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.