Kurokawa Akane Investigation

Lore & Background

As Aqua navigates his career as an actor, he utilizes his position to gather information about who harmed Ai. This quest intersects with various subplots involving rival agencies, fan clubs, and media manipulation. The investigation is not merely a police matter but a personal crusade for Aqua, intertwining his professional growth in show business with his desire for closure. Through Akane's research, Aqua later identifies the actor Hikaru Kamiki as their likely father and the mastermind behind the killings.

Reader's Guide

The narrative begins with Aqua reincarnated as Ai Hoshino's son, aware of her impending death. After Ai is killed by an obsessive fan, the story shifts to Aqua entering the industry to uncover the truth while protecting Ruby. Clues surface through interactions with various industry figures who may have had connections to Ai's final days. The investigation impacts every major arc, from drama productions to idol group dynamics, as Aqua balances his acting career with his secret mission.

Did You Know?

• Aqua deduces that his biological father may have been an accomplice in Ai's murder and resolves to infiltrate the entertainment industry to find and exact revenge upon him.
• During a stage production, Aqua discovers a shared paternity with his co-star, Taiki Himekawa, whose father died by suicide before Ai's murder.
• Aqua writes an autobiographical screenplay based on Ai's life, titled 15 Years of Lies, intending to lure Hikaru out.
• At the film's debut, Aqua finally makes contact with Hikaru, who confesses to manipulating the fan to target Ai.