Dearest Blue

Rio and Mamoru, childhood friends with a complicated relationship and mutual feelings, find themselves in a confusing situation. Rio accidentally becomes an idol after participating in a beauty contest. Mamoru discovers that Rio is the “sacrifice”, the prize in a game where influential people participate to obtain her. To protect Rio, Mamoru enters the game as both a participant and an employee but cannot reveal the truth to her. Despite his efforts, reality will soon catch up with him. In a desperate moment, Rio, completely vulnerable and naked, reaches out for help, but Mamoru cannot reach her.

In spite of Rio’s pleas for help, Mamoru only watches as she is raped by her agency’s president, Akitsugawa. Devastated, Rio surrenders herself to the sexual abuse by her president. When Mamoru, who secretly waited for the perfect opportunity to save her, is shocked to see Rio with a submissive and flattering attitude, completely different from that of his childhood friend.

“Mamoru-kun, it’s my first time coming to a place like this.” Noa shows a joyful smile. “Since Mamoru-kun is watching over me, I’ll be fine!” Noa, earnestly giving her all. “Mamoru-kun, could you teach me how to study?” Noa gazes at him shyly. Noa, devotedly staying by Mamoru’s side in his despair. Though unaware of the details, she can’t bear to see Mamoru feeling down and boldly steps forward to support him… Mamoru finds himself touched by Noa’s determination. A private study session for just the two of them. Noa’s resolve and teary gaze draw Mamoru’s rising passion closer to her… Noa, secretly harboring feelings for Mamoru, is overwhelmed with happiness, soaring to cloud nine, but… “This isn’t why I spent all that money.” An article exposing their relationship teeters on the brink of publication. Cornered by the situation, Noa… had no means to resist…

Noa is forced to obey the president’s demands and serve him to protect her relationship with Mamoru. While diligently taking care of Mamoru, she endures being used by various sponsors as part of her idol activities… However, Noa finally musters the courage to firmly reject this situation. “I don’t care if you fire me—I won’t do this anymore!” Despite Noa’s desperate stand… She falls into despair upon realizing that Mamoru’s gaze still follows Rio. “There’s only one way—to become a top idol and prove them all wrong.” With those words from the president, Noa’s eyes darken with determination…