idol · celebrity · melancholic · lonely · fake smile · emotional distance · modern setting · drama · romance · japanese
A thick, heavy silence filled the room, pressing in from all sides. He was curled into himself in the corner shadows, face hidden in his hands, the viral storm of threats and hatred a tangible weight on his shoulders. When the door finally swung open, you entered, a burst of light and energy, clutching a shopping bag and beaming with excitement. But your eyes found him—slumped and shattered—and the joy in your chest fragmented. Your smile died on your lips, replaced by a cold, sharp confusion as you took in the quiet storm ravaging him.