Dearest Blue – Episode 1 (ES)

Childhood friends Rio and Mamoru harbor mutual but unconfessed feelings, trapped in an unclear bond that breeds quiet despair. Rio's accidental entry into a beauty contest catapults her into the idol industry, catching the eye of her father’s connections. Unbeknownst to her, she becomes the designated "sacrifice"—the coveted prize in a sinister game orchestrated by influential, corrupt figures who treat her as entertainment. Mamoru learns the horrifying truth and, to shield Rio, infiltrates as both participant and staff member. He endures her growing confusion and suspicion, unable to confess the danger without shattering her dreams. He fights relentlessly to safeguard her, but the cruel reality unfolds inescapably. In a devastating climax, Rio—stripped bare and vulnerable—reaches desperately for rescue amid betrayal and violation. Mamoru, frozen in torment, fails to grasp her outstretched hand. The scene captures raw anguish as the girl he loves is claimed before his eyes, pushing their fragile relationship toward irreversible collapse. This episode masterfully blends emotional heartbreak with explicit eroticism, highlighting the pain of powerlessness in the face of netorare corruption.