A small-town doctor gets sucked into the ruthless world of show business when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who holds a secret.
4/12/2023
Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.
4/19/2023
Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.
4/26/2023
Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.
5/3/2023
Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.
5/10/2023
Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.
5/17/2023
Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.
5/24/2023
Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less.
6/7/2023
Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.
6/14/2023
MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit.
6/21/2023
B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?
6/28/2023
MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.
7/3/2024
The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.
7/10/2024
The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.
7/17/2024
Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.
7/24/2024
Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.
7/31/2024
Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.
8/7/2024
Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?
8/14/2024
Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
8/21/2024
Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.
8/28/2024
The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.
9/11/2024
Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.
9/18/2024
Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?
9/25/2024
The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.
10/6/2024
A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.
1/14/2026
Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
1/21/2026
Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
1/28/2026
Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
2/4/2026
Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
2/11/2026
Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
2/18/2026
Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
2/25/2026
Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
3/4/2026
Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.
3/11/2026
As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
3/18/2026
How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
3/25/2026
Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.
