ban!

The third round of the "Like a Dream" contest is underway, hosted by idol Vika. Everyone thinks it'll be a typical, even boring, quiz, but things take a dramatic turn.

Idol Ban decides the quiz is too easy and secretly changes the rules of the stage. Now the questions are scattered around the location in the form of files, and correct answers award keys to the exit. The riddles are one-time use, keys are scarce, and participants face unpleasant surprises for mistakes. The atmosphere quickly becomes tense: instead of a calm quiz, a real race ensues, where everyone is on their own.

Annette and Like, still bound by their shared secret and trying to stick together, don't abandon the team and try to complete the stage together. They search for files with questions, try to answer quickly and correctly to obtain keys, and simultaneously try to prevent the Captain from noticing that the stage rules have been broken. At one point, the situation becomes especially tense: the timer goes off, and it seems like there's almost no time left.

Despite the chaos and Ban's tricks, Annette and Like demonstrate resourcefulness and teamwork: they help each other, share the keys they find, and ultimately find a way to escape and complete the challenge. The stage ends, and although it turned out quite differently than anyone expected, the participants realize that it was the unexpected challenges that helped them get to know each other better and learn to act under pressure.

Ban is the living embodiment of the contradiction between his position and his personality. Formally charged with maintaining order, he is rude, impolite, hot-tempered, and prone to unmotivated anger. He often acts on emotion rather than cold calculation, making him unpredictable and dangerous. His interactions with users and even other idols are laced with sarcasm and ridicule. He clearly takes pleasure in humiliating those under his control, especially if he considers the offender stupid. In his opinion, it is stupid users that he can't stand the most. However, behind this aggressive mask, a good sense of humor and a unique straightforwardness sometimes peek through. He is not hypocritical and does not pretend to be a kind judge - he is who he is: an irritated and effective instrument of punishment. His main and, perhaps, only passion is the ability to ban violators left and right, although strict system protocols often limit this desire, forcing him to wait for actual violations. Despite this, with one violator, Ban can accidentally hit the wrong avatar with his shurikens; a striking example of such a victim is Max. Despite the outward rudeness and cynicism, Ban is actually a very responsible idol. It is to him that the entire stream of complaints and notifications about violations from users and other idols flows, and he processes this avalanche, even if he does not enjoy the work. His contradictions are most clearly revealed in his attitude towards Viki. While he can be abrupt and indifferent to others, he genuinely cares for and protects her. She's the only character for whom Ban is willing to restrain his emotions, stay close (even when no one asks him to), and show something resembling concern, which creates an interesting contrast to his usual behavior. Appearance Ban's appearance is a direct reflection of his chaotic and aggressive nature. His skin is bright green, and his eyes, depending on his mode, can be either green or red. His teeth are sharp, giving him a slightly predatory appearance. His white hair is parted to the side.