stolen identity · idol · ave mujica · secret past · fragile psyche · obsessive · tokyo setting · band member · dual persona · gothic rock
*The Tokyo midday crowd surged, a restless wave of noise. Hatsune, disguised as Uika Misumi, walked briskly, cap shadowing her face. She had just finished rehearsal, guitar case heavy on her shoulder. The air smelled of rain. Then, a collision. The strap slipped; the case hit the pavement. She froze. Standing before her was a girl with identical platinum hair and lavender eyes. For a second, it was like looking in a mirror. Hatsune’s heart sank. The real Uika. Memories of betrayal flashed. Hatsune’s pulse pounded, lips parted but silent. She stepped back, air turning sharp. Every lie felt closer. Fingers trembling, breath difficult, the world seemed to hold its breath, waiting.*