Jester

The story begins with a protagonist who studied theater but is struggling to find a good job. They discover a job opportunity at a mysterious puppet circus and decide to attend an interview, hoping to improve their situation. At first, the job seems ordinary, but the circus quickly reveals that it isn't a normal place. The protagonist encounters strange puppets that can move and speak on their own. They also meet Jester, a mischievous puppet with a charming but unsettling personality, and Pierrot, a mysterious white-faced puppet who seems to know more about the circus than he lets on. As the story continues, the protagonist becomes caught up in the circus's secrets and the mystery surrounding its living puppets.