Akira, heir to Kikunoyu, the family-run sento bathhouse, harbored dreams of heroism. Yet, he traded baseball, a pastime since childhood, for after-school karaoke sessions with his friend Kacchan. Their days were filled with music and laught…

He’d always been a singer, though now he was KIKUNOYU, an idol. The name felt foreign on his tongue, yet somehow…right. Visiting the agency had confirmed it: he would be part of a group with Evan (Banri) and Suzu (Chihiro). The journey …

He concealed his true expression, a complex landscape etched onto his face, and kept it hidden. But after sharing a song with Akira and Chihiro at the Kikonoyu bathhouse, a closeness blossomed between them, allowing him to reveal himself. W…

A familiar presence stirred something within Akira. Daiki, with his striking resemblance to the hero of his favorite anime, "Crossfire," held an unexpected power over him. The group, invigorated by this connection, approached their lessons …

The familiar hum of the commercial set faded, replaced by a wave of relief washing over the three of them. Lin’s immediate announcement confirmed their good fortune: their debut had been secured. While they navigated the demands of filming …

A typhoon swept in, forcing the cancellation of the planned outdoor performance for Akira, Banri, and Chihiro’s group. Determined to express their gratitude to their fans, the online singers proposed an alternative: a live stream. Lin, init…

The debut had been a resounding success, yet a subtle unease lingered in the air. Chihiro, despite the triumphant applause and flashing lights, seemed adrift in a sea of conflicting emotions. The others celebrated, but a shadow crossed his …

The arrival of PROTOSTAR in Hawaii, accompanied by LEGIT, JAXX/JAXX, and their leaders Lin and Maoto, marked the culmination of a magazine photo shoot for sMiLea Production's roster of idols. Akira, experiencing his first trip abroad, cheer…

Homare, Izumi, Jun, and Kanata shared a life in a small apartment, navigating the demanding world of idols. Their days were filled with rehearsals and performances, a whirlwind of activity that masked an underlying fragility. Then, abruptly…

The announcement hung in the air, a spark igniting a flurry of excitement. Rin and Maoto revealed their intention to stage sMiLea Production’s inaugural joint live performance. PROTOSTAR buzzed with anticipation for their first concert befo…

Rumors swirled around LEGIT, whispers of a forced retirement and a fractured future. The source, it was said, was Daiki. The group's leadership remained uncertain, casting a shadow over the planned joint live performance – whispers now grew…

A game of baseball became the unlikely stage for a profound shift in dynamics. Through the crack of the bat and the thud of the ball, Akira’s unwavering faith in Daiki blossomed into a quiet strength, his determination to never yield echoin…