A doctor and his recently-deceased patient are reborn as twins to a famous Japanese musical idol and navigate the highs and lows of the Japanese entertainment industry as they grow up together through their lives.
Mother and ChildrenStories 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
E2
Third OptionRuby 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
E3
Manga-Based TV DramaAqua 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
E4
ActorsAqua gains unexpected recognition after giving his all on the final episode of a TV drama. Along with Ruby, he begins his journey in a new school with an entertainment department to further his goals.
Reality Dating Show
E5
Reality Dating ShowDespite 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
E6
EgosurfingRemember 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
E7
BuzzLeft 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
E8
First TimeAqua shies away when asked if he was into Akane after he is shocked by her perfect impersonation of Ai. To confirm his feelings, he talks with Kana and comes to the conclusion that he does not feel love towards Akane but he could use her?
B Komachi
E9
B KomachiMEM-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
E10
PressureB 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
E11
IdolMEM-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
E12
Tokyo BladeThe 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
E13
Game of TelephoneThe 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
E14
RewritingTime 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
E15
Emotional ActingAbiko 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
E16
The Curtain RisesAqua 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
E17
GrowthMelt 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
E18
SunAkane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
Trigger
E19
TriggerTheir 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
E20
DreamThe 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
E21
LiberationTaiki 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
E22
FreedomAqua 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
E23
ReunionThe place where Goro and Sarina once lived and where the twins were born, Aqua and Ruby visit Miyazaki for the first time in more than a dozen years. On the other hand, Ruby continues to hide her feelings for Goro in her heart.
Wish
E24
WishA 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
E25
Down BadSix months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
Calculating
E26
CalculatingRuby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
Correctness
E27
CorrectnessThings go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
Blind
E28
BlindAqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
Casting
E29
CastingKana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
Idols and Relationships
E30
Idols and RelationshipsKana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
Breakdown
E31
BreakdownKana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
Plan
E32
PlanAqua and Ruby have an argument about Aqua's decision to protect Kana Arima, and the conflicts between truth and lies intensify. Then Ruby and Miyako has a few words to say to the journalists and Meanwhile, Aqua and Kana talk about what happened.
Greed and Passion
E33
Greed and PassionAs the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
Private Audition
E34
Private AuditionHow will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
The Beginning
E35
The BeginningAqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.
