[Oshi no ko] - Futari no Etude

Kana Arima and Akane Kurokawa are preparing for a joint stage performance, but their rehearsals are hindered by ongoing tension between them. Despite both being recognized as accomplished young actresses since the release of the film "15 Years of Lies," their relationship remains strained. What was meant to be a practice session devolves into an argument, prompting concerns about the upcoming play. The conflict leads them to recall a past audition for a play that both had applied for, raising questions about how that event shaped their current dynamic. This second novel in the series explores the history and evolving relationship between the two characters.