TV-Series
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Hikaru Setouchi leads the popular idol group Cgrass, recognized for his short periwinkle hair, soft lavender eyes, and habitual glasses. On stage, he cultivates a charismatic persona with strong vocals and an ideal appearance, maintaining a perfect image central to his popularity. This carefully crafted presence originates from his profound admiration for the highly regarded idol Asahi Mogami, whose music and positivity dramatically changed his life.
Severe anxiety during his school years confined him to his home. Discovering Asahi Mogami's music provided the crucial motivation to venture outside for the first time, specifically to buy her new CD. This pivotal step eventually led him to audition to become an idol himself, driven by a deep desire to meet Asahi and express his gratitude. Her untimely death in a traffic accident devastated him, solidifying his personal motto, "What Would Asahi Do?" as the guiding principle for his career and daily conduct.
Off-stage, his demeanor shifts markedly. He harbors an intense, obsessive focus on Asahi's legacy, becoming convinced that Yuya Niyodo, a member of the less successful group ZINGS, deliberately mimics Asahi's mannerisms and performance style. This conviction drives him to create a detailed website meticulously documenting instances where Niyodo exhibits Asahi-like behavior or displays perceived poor professionalism. He engages in persistent surveillance of Niyodo's activities, seeking evidence that Niyodo disgraces Asahi's memory. This scrutiny inadvertently fosters a parallel fixation on Niyodo himself, blurring the lines between disdain and an unconventional, burgeoning fandom.
A critical moment occurs during a fan event where Niyodo (possessed by Asahi's spirit) delivers a speech identical to one Asahi gave during her lifetime. This exact replication confirms to Setouchi that a tangible connection exists between Niyodo and Asahi, intensifying his determination to uncover the truth behind the similarities. His investigation raises unresolved questions about his potential actions should he learn the full truth of Asahi's spiritual involvement and whether he would publicly disclose his findings.
Severe anxiety during his school years confined him to his home. Discovering Asahi Mogami's music provided the crucial motivation to venture outside for the first time, specifically to buy her new CD. This pivotal step eventually led him to audition to become an idol himself, driven by a deep desire to meet Asahi and express his gratitude. Her untimely death in a traffic accident devastated him, solidifying his personal motto, "What Would Asahi Do?" as the guiding principle for his career and daily conduct.
Off-stage, his demeanor shifts markedly. He harbors an intense, obsessive focus on Asahi's legacy, becoming convinced that Yuya Niyodo, a member of the less successful group ZINGS, deliberately mimics Asahi's mannerisms and performance style. This conviction drives him to create a detailed website meticulously documenting instances where Niyodo exhibits Asahi-like behavior or displays perceived poor professionalism. He engages in persistent surveillance of Niyodo's activities, seeking evidence that Niyodo disgraces Asahi's memory. This scrutiny inadvertently fosters a parallel fixation on Niyodo himself, blurring the lines between disdain and an unconventional, burgeoning fandom.
A critical moment occurs during a fan event where Niyodo (possessed by Asahi's spirit) delivers a speech identical to one Asahi gave during her lifetime. This exact replication confirms to Setouchi that a tangible connection exists between Niyodo and Asahi, intensifying his determination to uncover the truth behind the similarities. His investigation raises unresolved questions about his potential actions should he learn the full truth of Asahi's spiritual involvement and whether he would publicly disclose his findings.