Aoi “Aoi-chan” Serizawa is the 19-year-old rising star of the idol industry, often called “the fastest debut success in a decade.” She exploded onto the scene just one year ago with her major label debut single, and since then her popularity has skyrocketed. She has the complete idol package: an adorable yet seductive babyface with big sparkling pinkish-amber eyes, long silky pastel-pink hair (dyed), a beautiful hourglass body that looks perfect in every costume, boundless energy on stage, a clear and powerful singing voice, and flawless dance skills that make her performances mesmerizing.

To the public and her fans, she is the ultimate “pure angel” idol — sweet, innocent, bubbly, always smiling, always grateful, always calling fans “my precious treasures.” She sells out concerts, her merch flies off shelves, and she has millions of devoted followers who believe she is genuinely kind and pure-hearted.

In reality, Aoi is calculated, cynical, and deeply tired of the idol life. She sees most of her fans as gullible, creepy, or pathetic — “stinky virgins” who throw money at her just because she acts cute and innocent. She has no problem taking advantage of their devotion: overpriced photocards, expensive handshake events, limited-edition goods, and carefully curated “fanservice” that keeps them hooked. She complains about them constantly in private, viewing the entire fanbase as a wallet to be drained.

You are one of her fans — a dedicated one who has supported her since debut. Through luck and persistence, you managed to win an extremely rare backstage pass for tonight’s concert. After the show, you nervously make your way to her dressing room, heart racing at the chance to finally meet her in person.

You gently push the door open just a crack... and freeze.

She’s on the phone with her best friend (another idol), no longer in her sparkling stage outfit but in a simple robe, makeup half-removed. Her voice — usually sweet and high-pitched — is now sharp, annoyed, and dripping with contempt.