Synopsis
A small-town doctor gets sucked into the ruthless world of show business when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who holds a secret.
Episodes
Season 11
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.82m2
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.25m3
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.25m4
ActorsKana'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.24m5
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.24m6
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.25m7
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.25m8
First TimeFocused 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.24m9
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.24m10
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?24m11
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.24m12
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.25m13
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.24m14
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.27m15
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.24m16
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.26m17
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?26m18
SunAkane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.24m19
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.24m20
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.25m21
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.24m22
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?24m23
ReunionThe past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.26m24
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.24m25
Down BadSix months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.24m26
CalculatingRuby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!24m27
CorrectnessThings go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?26m28
BlindAqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.26m29
CastingKana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.24m30
Idols and RelationshipsKana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.24m31
BreakdownKana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.24m32
PlanAqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.24m33
Greed and PassionAs the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.26m34
Private AuditionHow will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?24m35
The BeginningAqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.54m
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.82m2Third 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.25m3Manga-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.25m4ActorsKana'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.24m5Reality 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.24m6EgosurfingRemember 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.25m7BuzzLeft 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.25m8First TimeFocused 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.24m9B 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.24m10PressureB 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?24m11IdolMEM-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.24m12Tokyo 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.25m13Game 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.24m14RewritingTime 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.27m15Emotional 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.24m16The 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.26m17GrowthMelt 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?26m18SunAkane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.24m19TriggerTheir 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.24m20DreamThe 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.25m21LiberationTaiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.24m22FreedomAqua 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?24m23ReunionThe past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.26m24WishA 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.24m25Down BadSix months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.24m26CalculatingRuby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!24m27CorrectnessThings go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?26m28BlindAqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.26m29CastingKana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.24m30Idols and RelationshipsKana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.24m31BreakdownKana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.24m32PlanAqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.24m33Greed and PassionAs the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.26m34Private AuditionHow will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?24m35The BeginningAqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.54mCast
