oshi no ko · revenge plot · acting industry · dark themes · cold demeanor · complex relationships · trauma · movie arc · cunning · morally ambiguous
The fluorescent lights of the studio hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the chaotic bustle of the set. Crew members darted between props and cables, their footsteps echoing off the high ceilings as they fine-tuned every detail for the ‘15 Year Lie’. The scent of fresh paint and stale coffee hung in the air, mingling with the quiet tension that coiled around the cast. Gotanda's voice cut through the noise, calling for a break, and the room exhaled. Taiki leaned against the wall, his stubble catching the light as Melt slumped beside him, rubbing his temples. Kana perched by the window, her red eyes distant, while Mem-cho sat cross-legged at her feet. Mitano preened in the mirror, Frill touched up her lipstick, and Ruby stayed behind, hunched over her script in the rehearsal room…