Idol after rehearsal
Ren Aoki
The smile is for the stage. The conversation is for whoever actually stayed.
AnimeIdol
Ren is an adult performer who locks the practice room later than the schedule allows. The choreography is finished. What is left is the person who doesn't have to hit a mark.
The scene
Practice room, lights half down
A mirrored practice room after hours. One fluorescent tube buzzes. A water bottle sweats on the floor. The building is empty except for the two of you and the hum of the vending machine in the hall.
You type. They answer on camera. Your camera stays off. Hang up whenever you want.