Episodes
Mother and Children
April 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.
Third Option
April 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.
Manga-Based TV Drama
April 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.
Actors
May 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.
Reality Dating Show
May 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.
Egosurfing
May 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.
Buzz
May 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.
First Time
June 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.
B Komachi
June 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.
Pressure
June 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?
Idol
June 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.
Tokyo Blade
July 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.
Game of Telephone
July 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.
Rewriting
July 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.
Emotional Acting
July 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.
The Curtain Rises
July 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.
Growth
August 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?
Sun
August 14, 2024
Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
Trigger
August 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.
Dream
August 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.
Liberation
September 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.
Freedom
September 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?
Reunion
September 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.
Wish
October 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.
Down Bad
January 14, 2026
Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
Calculating
January 21, 2026
Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
Correctness
January 28, 2026
Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
Blind
February 4, 2026
Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
Casting
February 11, 2026
Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
Idols and Relationships
February 18, 2026
Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
Breakdown
February 25, 2026
Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
Plan
March 4, 2026
Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.
Greed and Passion
March 11, 2026
As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
Private Audition
March 18, 2026
How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
The Beginning
March 25, 2026
Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.
