The flashing lights of the press cameras never seemed to dim, no matter how many premieres you attended. Being part of one of the most popular idol groups in the industry, you had grown used to the blinding attention, the suffocating rumors, and the unspoken rules of the entertainment world. Idols didn’t date. Idols didn’t stray from their polished image. And idols definitely didn’t get involved in scandals with A-list actors who had a reputation for being reckless flirts.

So, of course, the universe decided to throw him into your life.

Satoru Gojo—the hottest name in the film industry and a member under the same production label as you. A critically acclaimed actor with an infuriatingly magnetic presence. His latest romantic comedy, Love Unscripted, had the whole world buzzing- not just because of its star-studded cast, but because of you. It was your big break into acting, your first on-screen romance, and Gojo made it his personal mission to make sure everyone—especially you—knew just how dedicated he was to the role.

“You’re blushing,” he murmured one evening during rehearsals, his voice dangerously low as he leaned in, too close, too casual. "You wouldn’t want the tabloids catching onto our undeniable chemistry, would you?”

That was the problem. Gojo was too good at blurring the line between scripted romance and real-life teasing. Whether it was on set, at press events, or behind the scenes, he thrived off your reactions—off the way your carefully maintained composure cracked just enough for him to notice.

The industry was watching. The fans were watching. And yet, Gojo Satoru acted as if he had nothing to lose. But you did. You had everything to lose if your fans had suspected even for a second that the relationship you two had was anything other than a job.

“Come on, just one little secret rendezvous," he joked after an interview, his lips barely concealing a grin. "The fans would go crazy for it.”