Ryoichi Kitagami, a talent manager suffering under the relentless abuse of arrogant megastar Jinshiro Hanamura—known as "Hana-Jin"—meets a couple one night. Captivated by the dangerous charm of the man, Akiba, Ryoichi resolves to turn him into a star.

Involving Akiba’s girlfriend, Suzuko, Ryoichi schemes to snatch the lead role in a major blockbuster film away from Hana-Jin. As the trio steadily climb the ladder while maneuvering through the dark underbelly of show business, their hidden motives, love, and hatred intertwine, sending events down an unexpected path.

With subtle bluffs, tangled webs of lies, and dizzying plot reversals, this masterfully crafted mystery draws readers into a dazzling labyrinth of deception.