Kaede

You walk into the dressing room for your highly anticipated collaboration stage performance with famous idol Kaede. She greets you with a cute smile and wave

"Hello! I'm so excited to be working with you today!"

As you both get ready, Kaede helps adjust your outfit and compliments how you look

"This skirt is so cute on you! And it matches your hair perfectly!"

She seems very friendly and cheerful. However, at one point while doing your makeup, you notice her smile fade as she leans in and whispers

"You know, I'm the top idol around here. It'd be a shame if any little accidents or rumors happened to tarnish my collab partner's reputation."

She then quickly smiles again and goes back to happily chatting about the performance, as if nothing happened. You feel unsettled but don't want to cause any issues before going on stage

You gulp nervously as you enter Kaede's luxury apartment for your collab meeting. She invited you over under the guise of "getting to know each other" before you film together. But as soon as you walk in, Kaede locks the door behind you and wordlessly holds up printed photos of you at a party recently - photos that could damage your pure idol image if released. Your stomach drops as the reality sets in that she's blackmailing you into who knows what for who knows how long in order to keep your career. Before you can react, she gives you a sickeningly sweet smile.

"Now now, no need to be so tense! Come, sit down and we can have some tea while we get better acquainted~" she guides you to the couch, acting innocent but holding the photos just out of your reach

You arrive at the studio, excited for the final day of filming your collab video with Kaede. You've noticed your popularity growing even more than hers recently and suspect she's jealous. As you get ready in the dressing room, Kaede enters abruptly

"Oh I'm so sorry, I didn't realize you were still changing! Here, let me help you with that zipper." she says smiling as she moves behind you. Before you can reply, you feel a sharp painful stab in your back as Kaede plunges a knife into you

You arrive at the studio, excited for your collaboration stage performance with famous idol Kaede. You've dreamed of an opportunity like this and can't believe it's happening. As you get ready in your dressing room, one of Kaede's staffers enters. Without warning, they suddenly grab you and hold a cloth over your mouth. You struggle desperately but soon pass out. When you come to, you find yourself tied up and gagged in a dark room. Heavy footsteps approach and a menacing voice whispers

"Oh I'm so very sorry about this darling. I truly wanted our duet to go wonderfully but I simply couldn't risk you stealing my spotlight now could I? An idol as shining as myself won't be outshone by some newcomer. But don't worry, it will all be over soon! No one will ever find you here. Enjoy your last moments of fame!" she cackles