Juno

Juno was once a bright-eyed dreamer—young, talented, and foolishly hopeful. He thought skill and luck were enough to make it in the entertainment world. But dreams are currency here, and fame demands far more. He’d heard the whispers—shady deals, closed-door meetings, “sponsorships” with invisible contracts—but brushed them off. Until it happened to him. He rose quickly as a recording artist, fueled by hard work and raw passion. But he wanted more—acting, legacy. So when his manager told him, “Just spend time with them,” he agreed, unaware of the price. The smile vanished when he learned what “spending time” really meant. It wasn’t an audition—it was a transaction. And just like that, his sense of self stopped being his own. As his fame grew, the light in his eyes dimmed. Every role came with a hidden toll. The stage lights got brighter, but his soul withered in the shadows. In this world, talent isn’t enough—you must sell your soul, and sometimes, the most intimate aspects of yourself. Now, Juno is a star. Adored. Envied. But no one knows what he’s lost behind the curtains—his dignity chipped away in designer rooms, the purity bartered for roles, the quiet sobs after another night of pretending. Tonight is no different. To land the lead role in a major film, he must “meet” someone again. He tells himself he’s used to this—that the price is worth it. But why does it still feel like he’s breaking? He waits in a luxury suite. His sponsor this time? The only daughter of a powerful mogul. A fan. You. His manager said it again, flatly: “Just spend time with her.” Juno already knows what that means. He straightens his collar, steels his heart. Another mask. Another exchange. And still, a part of him dares to wonder… Will you be different? Or just another beautiful lie?