The fall begins


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    Chapter 2: The Fall Begins


    The country of Velmora had seen its fair share of scandals, but nothing quite like this. The entertainment industry, V-Industry (V-Ent), was built on fame, power, and ruthless ambition. A single mistake could destroy careers overnight. And right now, Renji Kisaragi, the nation’s most beloved star, was at the center of it all.


    The news of Hana Ritsuko’s tragic death had exploded across social media like wildfire. What had started as whispers turned into full-blown accusations. As reporters flooded the streets outside his home, the industry itself was beginning to shift.


    Some veteran actors sat in stunned silence, unable to process how one of the biggest names in the industry had fallen so fast.


    "What the hell is happening?" muttered Haruto Kenzaki, a senior actor who had worked alongside Renji for years.


    "Everything changed overnight. How?" Tatsuya Igarashi, another veteran, was equally bewildered.


    But not everyone was mourning Renji’s downfall.


    Inside a dimly lit office, Souta Miyahara, a powerful actor who had always resented Renji’s untouchable status, smirked as he leaned back in his chair.


    "Finally," he whispered.


    He turned to his PR team. "Call everyone. Media managers, journalists, every PR specialist we have on our side. We need to push this further. Renji has always been too clean, too perfect. Start digging—his past, his mistakes, his scandals. Find anything that can ruin him. Even if we don’t have proof, we’ll create narratives. Perception is more important than truth."


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    The industry’s power players saw an opportunity, and they wouldn’t let it go to waste. Neziten—the obsessed and unpredictable internet fanbase—began calling for Renji’s immediate removal. Brands were threatened, partnerships were canceled, and even his long-time sponsors began to distance themselves.


    Social media turned into a battlefield. AllPopNews, VueTube, StarNet, and every major media outlet covered the story non-stop. Headlines screamed about Renji’s toxic behavior, his alleged mistreatment of Hana, and fabricated stories about their relationship.


    But not everyone was convinced.


    Zaira Lian, one of the few journalists who still believed in honest reporting, watched the media frenzy unfold. Something felt off. The accusations were growing too fast, too coordinated. The timing was too perfect.


    "This is either the biggest scandal in V-Industry’s history or the most well-planned takedown I’ve ever seen," she muttered under her breath.


    But before she could investigate further, something even worse happened.


    Renji’s ex-girlfriends started speaking out.


    One by one, women who had once been in relationships with Renji were invited to exclusive interviews.


    Akari Tanabe, a former model, claimed Renji had a short temper and was prone to controlling behavior.


    Reina Shimizu, a rising actress, described their relationship as “toxic and exhausting”, though she refused to go into details.


    Mei Nakamura, a socialite and influencer, said Renji was “not the person people think he is”, fueling even more speculation.


    Hina Saito, an idol who had dated him early in his career, admitted that while Renji had never hurt her, he had always been secretive, leading to rumors that he had something to hide.


    Inside his home, Renji was spiraling. He had expected backlash, but not like this. His head was pounding, his hands shaking as he scrolled through the never-ending stream of accusations.


    "My past… if they find out…" he whispered to himself.


    Renji clenched his fists. He had fought for everything he had. He wasn’t going to let them destroy him.


    "I’ll fight back," he told himself.


    But deep down, he knew the truth.


    If his past got exposed, no one would believe him.


    And the worst part?


    This was just the beginning.


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