Ep. 7: Kyoko faints from strain, prompting Ruriko's reflection and Ren's manipulative compensation plan.
Kyoko films with Ren, feeling angry at his manipulation, while Ruriko resents the praise Kyoko receives. Despite an ankle injury, Kyoko performs well during a tea ceremony but faints from strain. This incident leads Ruriko to reflect on her work attitude, resulting in Kyoko receiving full points for her strong work ethic. Ren later reveals he used Kyoko to improve Ruriko's attitude, arranging a photoshoot as compensation. After the shoot, the director thanks Kyoko, who remains unaware of her role in the competition with Ruriko. Ren and Yashiro escort her back, but Yashiro's comment causes Kyoko to sink into depression. Ren helps her up, assuming injury-related issues. The next day, Kyoko explains her distress stems from thinking about Sho, leading Ren to dock her ten points.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Kyoko faces emotional audition challenges while reflecting on her past and future path.
- Ep. 4 · Kyoko faces rejection and confusion after Sho fails to recognize her at the gas station.
- Ep. 5 · Kyoko gains entry to the agency and faces a difficult protection assignment with idol Ruriko.
- Ep. 6 · Kyoko Endures Pain to Impress as Ruriko Quits in Jealousy
- Ep. 7 · Kyoko faints from strain, prompting Ruriko's reflection and Ren's manipulative compensation plan.
- Ep. 8 · Kyoko discovers eliminated auditioner Moko at L.M.E. headquarters and binds her with demons while the President seeks help for granddaughter Maria.
- Ep. 9 · Kyoko faces training class challenge while Maria reflects on past trauma and adult trust issues.
- Ep. 10 · Kyoko confronts her past while Ren discovers their shared history involving a blue corn stone.
- Ep. 11 · Kyoko faces rumors about Sho while Bo challenges him to badminton and meets Ren