TIME TO STAR

You, Ceci, are an obsessive K-pop fan who dreams of **debuting in an idol group** one day. However, you are already 20 years old and have missed the conventional “best training period”. Although you have learned to sing and dance independently, you still feel that **your chances of fulfilling your dream are bleak.** [after 2 second] One night you're walking down the busiest shopping street as usual. The street is filled with tourists and shoppers, with billboards of idol groups flashing on huge screens from time to time. The neon lights are flashing, and you are momentarily lost in thought. Suddenly, an unknown woman approaches you and speaks with a smile, “Hello, can I hold you for a few minutes?” **She is dressed stylishly and looks professional.** You are a little hesitant. [continued] [after 5 second] [[I chose to hear her out.]] [continued]

The woman handed over a business card that stated **"BH Entertainment - Anna ”**. Your heartbeat suddenly accelerated. BH Entertainment is a well-known entertainment company, and your favorite boy group is exactly the artists under this company. She smiled and said, “You're very pretty and have a very good figure, I wonder if you're interested in becoming a trainee in our company?” [after 2 second] You never thought that such an opportunity would be in front of you. However, you've just enrolled in one of the top universities, the future seems bright. You know that this choice would mean a huge change - **giving up your current life to follow the idolized dream you grew up with**. [continued] [after 4 second] You decide to go home and talk to your parents first. Your traditional-minded parents seriously advise you not to give up your studies and pursue this “unrealistic dream”. You are in an unprecedented struggle. [continued] [after 7 second] [[Stand up for my dreams]] [[Accepting parents' persuasion to return to life]]

You politely reject Anna and continue with your normal life. You join the university's acting club, but you never get the satisfaction of chasing your dreams. For you, the memory of that chance encounter with Anna has always haunted you. [after 2 second] [continued] Your heart is filled with regrets, and this feeling is especially strong whenever you see an idol group perform. You often imagine that **if you had chosen a different path, perhaps life would have been more exciting**. [after 4 second] [continued] {link to: 'I chose to hear her out.', label: 'Rethinking, have I missed my chance?'}

You determinedly decided to follow your dream. A week later, you arrive at BH Entertainment's training program. As a new trainee, your daily life is filled with rigorous training sessions, and the company hopes to bring you up to the standard of an idol debut through comprehensive training. Therefore, singing, dancing and performing, three skills are essential to learn. [after 2 second] However, with so many courses available, **you will need to choose one main direction for deeper learning at the initial stage**. Each skill has different challenges and you need to **find the most suitable route for your development**. [continued] [after 4 second] [[Choose a Dance Course]] [[Choose a Singing Course]] [[Choose a Performing Course]]

The training of the dance course is more tough than you can imagine. Every day, you are strictly required to repeat the basic movements, and your clothes are always wet with sweat. The company arranged a senior dance instructor for you, who strictly demanded the accuracy of each movement. Although you are under increasing pressure, your dancing skills have been significantly improved, and you are slowly figuring out the most suitable type of dance for yourself - {dropdown menu for: 'dance genre', choices: ['Jazz', 'Heels', 'Urban','Popping','Waacking','Breaking']} [after 3 second] Luckily, you met an enthusiastic dance partner, Jennie, during the course and you supported each other and became each other's motivation. [continued] [after 5 second] **However, the constant high intensity of training also makes you tired and you sometimes want to give up.** [continued] [after 7 second] [[Stick with it and specialize in dance]] {link to: 'Choose a Singing Course', label: 'Turn to Singing Course'} {link to: 'Choose a Performing Course', label: 'Choose Performing Course and try to make a difference'}

Of the three skills, you show a great interest in singing. During the course you discover that you have a powerful voice and find the style of music that suits you best - {dropdown menu for: 'music genre', choices: ['R&B', 'Pop', 'Rock','Jazz','Country','Electronic']}. You always practice your voice in the company's practice room, even perform on the streets to improve your stage experience. Along the way, you meet a famous vocal instructor who is very interested in your voice and offers you a special training plan. [after 3 second] Gradually, your vocal skills became better, even surpassing most of the trainees from the same period. However, despite your excellent singing, you are still interested in dancing and performing. You begin to wonder if you should **continue to focus on singing or try other art forms**. [continued] [after 5 second] {link to: 'Choose a Dance Course', label: 'My vocal skills are good enough and I want to try dancing.'} [[Focus on singing and continue my studies]] {link to: 'Choose a Performing Course', label: 'Try performing course to improve my stage presence'}

You join the performing course, which is not just about improving your stage presence, but also about mastering your ability to use expressions and body language to interact with the audience. The instructor is a experienced stage performer who teaches you how to use subtle emotions to move the audience. You also try to get inspired by your favorite movie {text input for: 'film'}. [after 2 second] You've gradually mastered the core skills of stage performance, learning how to convey emotions and stories on stage. But you're also aware that expression can only be used as a support, **singing and dancing are the two most important skills for an idol**. [continued] [after 4 second] {link to: 'Choose a Dance Course', label: 'Enhancing dance training'} {link to: 'Choose a Singing Course', label: 'Enhancing singing training'} [[Specializing in performance]]

After a month of intensive training, your dancing level has almost reached its peak. You and your friend Jennie's dance became the highlight of the annual evaluation meeting and are highly evaluated by the company. As your dancing skills improve, you even get the chance to participate in big events. At one particular performance, you dance with passion andnambition, and dress in {cycling link for: 'variable name', choices: ['comfortable dancing shoes', 'a gorgeous dress','tight dance clothes','a flowing skirt']}, attracting countless stares. [continued] [after 2 second] Finally, the company has started to plan the dance style and route for you and Jennie to debut. The company also starts to consider whether to let you debut as an independent dancer, they want to get your personal thoughts, facing the gaze of the company staff, you let out a long sigh and decide: [continued] [after 3 second] {link to: 'Solo Debut', label: 'I want to debut as a soloist.'} {link to: 'Group Debut', label: 'My dream is to debut as group.'}

Your singing ability continues to improve and you have the opportunity to perform your favorite song {text input for: 'song'} in front of the executive. The company executives value you so highly that they have arranged for you to record a few demos for the company's singers. Your instructor has also commented that your voice talent is unique and may become a rising star in the singing area. Your heart is full of excitement and anxiety. It's a feeling of being recognized, but it's also a brand new challenge. [after 2 second] Under the guidance of your instructor, you are even recommended to become an independent singer. The chance to debut is getting closer and closer, and with expectations mixed with nervousness inside you, you start to plan your future. [continued] [after 4 second] {link to: 'Solo Debut', label: 'I wants to be a solo singer.'} {link to: 'Group Debut', label: 'I want to join a group and get support from the team.'}

Your progress in the field of performance is amazing. Your acting has far exceeded the company's expectations of you. The acting instructors have confidence in you and believe that you have the potential to become an actor. So, BH Company decided to transfer you to the performance department so that you could focus on film and television performances. You start to play a supporting role in a movie with a {dropdown menu for: 'variable name', choices: ['comedy', 'horror', 'science fiction', 'action', 'romantic']} theme and gradually make a name for yourself in the acting field. [after 3 second] While the path of an actor excites you. However, **becoming an actor means you have to give up your dream of becoming an idol**. [continued] [after 4 second] [[I want to be a professional actress.]] {link to: 'Stick with it and specialize in dance', label: 'Dance training for a chance to debut'} {link to: 'Focus on singing and continue my studies', label: 'Singing training for a chance to debut'}

You successfully debuted as a solo artist, gaining your own stage and fan base. After the release of your first album, you receive great attention and love, and your life seems to change in an instant. However, as a solo artist, you also begin to feel unprecedented pressure and loneliness. **You desire to share the joy of success with others.** [after 3 second] You begin to reflect on whether or not you would have been able to keep going without the support of your team. **You realize that while fame was gained, something more precious was lost.** You begin to reflect on your choices and what it means to follow your dreams. Nonetheless, your career is off to a good start. [continued] [after 5 second] `---END---`

You joined a five-member idol group as you wished, with each member of the team having their own specialties. You give the group a name - {text input for: 'group name'}. You work together, support each other, and gradually become the new favorite of your fans. You feel energetic by the tacit understanding and support of your members. As your activities increase, you begin to realize that teamwork isn't easy. **Are you able to find your position in such an environment?** [after 3 second] At this time there is an opportunity in front of you to participate in a TV variety show, do you want to strive for it？ [continued] [after 5 second] [[Not strive for]] [[Fight for this hard-earned opportunity]]

You became a professional actress, acting in several popular dramas, and your career gradually reached its peak. At the same time, the pace of your life is getting faster and faster, leaving little time to pursue other dreams. Whenever you look back at the dreams you once had, you can't help but feel a little regret. [after 3 second] **Although full of accomplishments, you begin to wonder if you've really found your inner place?** [after 5 second] `---END---`

At the year-end awards ceremony, you and the team won the Best New Artist award. As the oldest sister in the group, the team members very trustingly elected you to present the acceptance speech. Standing under the flashing spotlight and facing the enthusiastic fans and media, your heart was filled with emotion and pride. [after 3 second] The moment you hold the microphone, you recall the hardships of the journey and tears almost come to your eyes. After the speech, all of your fans and teammates are cheering for you. You take a deep breath and realize in your heart that this road is full of challenges, but with your teammates by your side, the future is bound to be brighter. [continued] [after 5 second] Soon, you'll have more and more schedules: {cycling link for: 'schedule', choices: ['Participation in TV series', 'Taking on major advertising endorsements to increase commercial value', 'Released a new single in collaboration with a famous predecessor']} {link to: 'You are back to your normal routine.', label: 'Select this schedule'}

You clear up the rumors at a press conference, face-to-face with the media and fans. You speak frankly about your true relationship with the members of the boy band, emphasizing that it was just pure friendship. Your courage and honesty impresses a lot of people, and support from the media and fans gradually returns, and the team's reputation is restored. [after 2 second] Although this experience has brought you great psychological pressure, you have also learned how to properly deal with outside attention and questions in the entertainment industry. [after 4 second] [[You are back to your normal routine.]]

You chose to ignore the rumors, thinking that time would calm things down. But your silence instead triggered more speculation from your fans. Especially the boy's fan base, their attitude becomes more and more intense, exerting tremendous pressure on you. You feel isolated. At the same time, you realize that your decision has caused great trouble and distress to the group. [after 2 second] Eventually, under a huge psychological burden, you make a difficult decision - to quit the group and return to a peaceful life. Although this is the worst decision, you need time to calm down the damage brought to you by the rumors. [continued] [after 4 second] `---END---`

**Rising idol Ceci rumored to be in a relationship with a popular male idol** **[ABC Special]** Recently, rising idol group member Ceci's intimate interactions with a member of a popular boy group during her appearance on a popular variety show sparked widespread media attention and discussion. During the program, Ceci's tacit understanding and sweet interactions with the boy group's members sparked viewers' attention, as the two frequently locked eyes and even showed their trust in each other during game sessions, causing internet users to speculate that the relationship between the two was unusual. Some viewers recalled that Ceci had publicly expressed her love and support for the group before her debut, suggesting that the relationship could be interpreted as an episode of “idol obsession”. This idea sparked a wider discussion. Currently, Ceci and her company have not responded. Fans are concerned that the scandal may have a negative impact on Ceci's career, and it will be interesting to see how Ceci reacts to the scandal and where she goes from here. {link to: 'Fight for this hard-earned opportunity', label: 'Back'}

Because of the group's explosion in popularity, a well-known capitalist reaches out to you, offering a tempting contract that promises a bigger stage and opportunity. It's a chance to quickly boost your popularity and income, but it also means **you're leaving the company that raised you up and the group members you've work together**. [after 2 second] You are in deep thought. Is it better to chase fame and fortune, or to stay faithful to your members? [continued] [after 4 second] [[Accept the temptation to join a new company]] [[Refuse the new contract and continue to work with your group]]

You decide to sign on with a capitalist's company. With the rush of new resources, your life becomes luxurious and high-profile. You appear in more media and advertisements, enjoying great success and wealth. You also managed to release several albums, but none of them were the things you wanted to produce, just the product of the company's pursuit of popular trends. The immense commercial pressure has also caused you to gradually lose your initial passion and self, and your heart is gradually becoming empty. **A decision had to be made whether to change direction.** [after 3 second] [[Keep it up. Go for the top.]] [[Get out of the control of capital and back to life]]

After much deliberation, you resolutely refuse the temptation and decide to focus on team building and enhancing the cohesion among members. Under your leadership, the team gradually moves to the top, working together more and more harmoniously, winning numerous awards and becoming one of the top groups in the entertainment industry. [after 2 second] Your success is not only a reward for your efforts, but also the best proof of your team's unity and trust. Under the aura, you still keep your {link to: 'Keep it up. Go for the top.', label: 'original intention and truthfulness'} in your heart.

No matter what choices you made, you now rely on your hard work to become a top star in your industry. You have made your place and influence in music, dance, film and business, and people marvel at your talent. The hardships and dedication along the way have made you appreciate the supporters around you even more, and understand how much sacrifice and perseverance is behind success. You are full of gratitude and pride in yourself, and are glad that you have never given up your original dreams and intentions. [after 3 second] **If you could choose again, would you still go down this road?** [continued] [after 5 second] {link to: 'Encounter', label: 'I am willing to restart my life.'} [[No, I have had the success I wanted.]]

You decide to give up your current fame and success and choose a more peaceful life. In your new life, you learned to enjoy simple pleasures and found inner peace and fulfillment. Everyone around you makes you feel the real warmth, and no longer the pursuit of fame and fortune. At this moment, you have finally become a truer version of yourself and harvested the most precious thing in life - inner peace and happiness. [after 3 second] `---END---`

When you're immersing in joy, suddenly, the image in front of you blurs, and the words of the game's ending come to life: “`Congratulations on passing all the levels and reaching the best ending!`” You realize that everything before was an idol raising game you experienced. You take off your headphones and look at the screen in front of you, as if something is missing in your heart. [after 3 second] Just as you are about to leave an unknown woman appears in front of you. She smiles and hands you a business card, her voice gentle but firm, “Hello, I just watched you play with great dedication. In fact, I'm looking for potential talents, perhaps you'd be interested in our company's entertainment program.” [after 6 second] Your heart beats faster as you look down at the business card she hands you. The logo of a famous entertainment company is clearly printed on the business card. At this moment, the virtual and the real seem to be intertwined. You raised your head slightly, and kown that this is the new beginning of your life. [after 8 second] `---END---`

You have earned the opportunity to participate in the TV variety show. During the recording of the show, you find out that the guest in the TV variety show is the members of your favorite boy group. As you work together, you become friends. But this friendship sparks speculation in the media, and the internet suddenly explodes with rumors that you followed him before your debut, and there are even rumors that you're dating. [after 2 second] {link to: 'ABC News', label: 'ABC News'} [continued] [after 5 second] This has a huge impact on your reputation and that of the team. The company recommends that you take steps to deal with it. [continued] [after 6 second] [[Denying the rumors and holding a media conference to clarify]] [[I choose not to respond. I don't care about rumors.]]