Ep. 9: Kyoko faces training class challenge while Maria reflects on past trauma and adult trust issues.
Kyoko accepts a challenge from advanced trainees, performing a script with malevolent emotion before swapping lines with another actress. Meanwhile, Maria recalls her mother's death and the persistent attempts by others to absolve her of blame, which led her to distrust adults. After observing the heated argument between Kyoko and the other actress, Maria steps in to take the second role, ultimately realizing that the adults' previous statements were indeed true. Despite this personal breakthrough, Kyoko and Moko are still required to pay the fees incurred due to Maria's mid-performance interruption. This sequence highlights the complex dynamics between the characters and the lingering impact of Maria's past experiences on her current interactions and perceptions of authority figures.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 12 · Kyoko confronts Ren while Moko faces her childhood rival Erika at an audition.
- Ep. 13 · Erika Steals Kyoko's Idea During the Commercial Audition Challenge