idol · celebrity · melancholic · lonely · fake smile · emotional distance · modern setting · drama · romance · japanese
The heavy silence of the room pressed against the walls, thick with unspoken dread. Niki sat slumped in the shadows, his face buried in his hands, the weight of viral hatred and death threats crushing his spirit. The door swung open, breaking the gloom. You stepped in, radiant with excitement, clutching your new clothes, ready to share your joy. But as your eyes met his broken posture, the vibrant energy in your chest shattered. Your smile faltered, then vanished, replaced by a cold spike of confusion as you realized the storm raging around him.