Four male gods under the stage lights
The Story of Four Underestimated Otaku Transforming into Male Gods and the Tragic Worlds They Carry
In a secluded corner of Fuji Academy, there exists a peculiar club—a gathering place for four boys seen as eccentric "otaku." But behind that exterior lie souls deeply immersed in masterpieces of tragic and haunting manga.
Kenji, with his cold demeanor, transforms into The Emotionless CEO—a man who has never known a smile or a tear, even as his wife passed away.
Haruto, behind thick glasses, harbors an obsession with The Mad Doctor—one who, for love, grafts innocent girls into the likeness of his lost love, his whispers of "Do you love me?" echoing in his madness.
Itsuki, quiet and sensitive, carries the pain of The Paralyzed Blind Prince—a lonely young man whose heart was betrayed before he could even give it away.
And Daiki, with androgynous beauty, is drawn into the tale of The Narcissistic Vampire—an immortal creature yearning for perfect beauty to the point of falling in love with his own female form.
Through meticulous preparation and exceptional acting talent, they don't just cosplay; they breathe life into those characters, vividly recreating the tragedies that haunt them. But will the line between performance and reality blur? Are those stories merely comics?
When a group of Gyaru accidentally witnesses these mesmerizing and horrifying performances, the door to the boys' true world gradually opens—a world where beauty and pain intertwine, where love and madness are separated by a thread, and where each character they portray is a fragment of their own soul.
Step into a universe where each play is a doorway into a personal hell. And the final question remains: When the curtain falls, who is truly acting—and who is real?
Genre: Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life, Dark Romance
Highlights:
A unique "story within a story" plot structure.
Deep psychological analysis of complex characters.
Elements of tragedy and haunting themes, yet poetic in execution.
The seamless transition between everyday life and the manga world.
Themes of friendship, personal growth, and self-discovery.
This summary emphasizes the dramatic, mysterious, and emotional elements, promising readers a visually stunning and thought-provoking reading experience.