It wasn't easy for Shirasaki to get his new leading role, and his doubt and lack of self-confidence are interfering with his performance.

Hayama encourages Shirasaki to be more confident in his work through their secret arrangement and by going on a date together.

Hayama goes over to Shirasaki's house after work and soothes his worries with curry and his company.

Shirasaki's hard work starts paying off and he starts getting a taste of fame, but he has less chances to spend time with the busy Hayama.

Yamase's sudden appearance starts to negatively affect Hayama, and the interactions between Yamase and Shirasaki give Hayama cause for concern.

Shirasaki inadvertently hears Hayama say something that leaves him deeply dejected during a meal.

Hayama first noticed Shirasaki at a club when he was in college and never thought he would meet him again after so many years.

Before the wrapping of the show, Hayama returns to his alma mater to reflect on the past.

Shirasaki and Hayama have finally finished filming; does this mean that their relationship is coming to an end?

Shirasaki and Hayama are finally able to enjoy being intimate together, but Shirasaki seems to have some misgivings about their relationship.

Yuki and Hayama’s blissful new romance is shaken when an unexpected incident tests their trust.

Caught by their manager, Yuki and Hayama are told to end things just as their drama mirrors real life.

Yuki and Hayama move in together, but a new audition brings Yuki face to face with his idol director.

Rivals on stage, Yuki and Hayama must compete for the same role while their love hangs in the balance.

Hayama faces a painful choice between his dream role on stage and a career-defining film offer.

As Yuki struggles under a harsh director, Hayama’s film role pushes him to face his deepest emotions.

As Shirasaki’s slump deepens, he makes a desperate request of Hayama—just as Hayama’s past resurfaces.

Hayama is proud of Shirasaki’s growing success, yet jealousy toward Kuroki quietly creeps in. At the same time, a sudden film offer from his father forces him into a difficult decision.

Caught between his mother’s pressure and his father’s offer, Hayama feels lost until Shirasaki’s gentle support helps him rediscover the path he truly wants to follow. Haunted by memories of his mother, Hayama falters on set and clashes with Shirasaki—until Haruka suddenly appears before him.

After the play’s triumphant debut, Hayama and Shirasaki confront their true feelings—both as actors and as something more.