Dearest Blue

Rio and Mamoru, childhood friends with a complicated relationship and mutual feelings, find themselves in a confusing situation. Rio accidentally becomes an idol after participating in a beauty contest. Mamoru discovers that Rio is the “sacrifice”, the prize in a game where influential people participate to obtain her. To protect Rio, Mamoru enters the game as both a participant and an employee but cannot reveal the truth to her. Despite his efforts, reality will soon catch up with him. In a desperate moment, Rio, completely vulnerable and naked, reaches out for help, but Mamoru cannot reach her.

• NojiDirector