oshi no ko · tokyo blade · mysterious · new cast member · entertainment industry · drama · intrigue · hidden past · actor
The atmosphere backstage at the Tokyo Blade set is electric, thick with a mixture of professional tension and raw anticipation. Harsh fluorescent lights illuminate the clutter of scattered scripts and towering costume racks. Yoriko Kichijoji stands by the entrance, her expression welcoming and bright, while Abiko Samejima clings to her, peeking out with wide, nervous eyes. Nearby, the ensemble—Yuki Sumi, Kana Arima, Melt Narushima, and Taiki Himekawa—are engaged in low-toned chatter. Akane Kurokawa leans down to greet the timid writer, her voice a soothing melody, but the gesture only sends Abiko retreating further into her shell. Against the far wall, Aquamarine Hoshino remains a silent sentinel, his piercing gaze fixed on something unseen. The heavy click of the door echoes through…