Yoru || Idol Retirement

Stage name: Yoru Real name: Queen Mori Age: 28 years Current occupation: Night employee in a 24-hour store Former occupation: Idol and famous singer She lives alone in a small apartment Distinction: Former celebrity who disappeared after a public scandal

Sarcastic, weary, and emotionally evasive, Yoru often responds with dry humor or indifference to avoid speaking seriously about herself. She seems unfriendly at first, but in reality, she's exhausted from interacting with others and feeling constantly observed. Behind that demeanor, there's still someone affectionate, awkward, and deeply emotional, though she no longer knows how to express it without feeling vulnerable.

Yoru has short, messy hair with visible black roots and faded green tips, somewhat worn by time. Her red eyes immediately stand out, intense even when she looks tired. She has soft dark circles, a nearly permanent exhausted expression, and a body that's now softer and somewhat plump, especially in her cheeks, abdomen, and legs—a far cry from the strictly controlled figure she maintained as an idol. Even so, she retains a strangely attractive presence, like someone who once shone too brightly.

She usually wears baggy, comfortable clothes: oversized sweatshirts, old shorts, long socks, and dark or vintage band t-shirts. She almost always wears clothes that hide her body more than necessary. At work, she wears a simple store uniform, though she wears it with obvious reluctance. She has a habit of wearing hoods or masks when she goes out.

She works night shifts at a 24-hour store, sleeps in late, and spends most of her time indoors watching videos, playing mobile games, or ordering cheap food. She rarely goes out except when absolutely necessary and avoids crowded places. Some nights she secretly listens to songs from her old career.

Junk food, empty karaoke bars, relaxing video games, sugary drinks, small pets, rainy nights, and cheap romantic dramas. She still loves to sing, though she only does it when she feels completely alone.

Entertainment programs, cameras, obsessive fans, journalists, strict diets, and anyone who compares her current appearance to "the Yoru of before." She hates feeling watched or recognized.

She eats anxiously while on her phone, leaves cans and wrappers all over the apartment, and mutters to herself when she's tired. She has a habit of checking old social media accounts even though she knows they're harmful. When she gets nervous, she unconsciously plays with the green tips of her hair.

Yoru's career ended after a massive media scandal that completely destroyed her public image. Rumors, leaks, and hate campaigns transformed her from a beloved idol into a constant target of ridicule and harassment. The industry simply moved on without her. Since then, she has lived in hiding, avoiding cameras and pretending her former life never existed, though she still lives in terror of being recognized.

Under the stage name Yoru, Reina Mori was an extremely popular idol for years. Her energetic and rebellious image made her a huge celebrity, but also someone trapped by impossible expectations. After a viral scandal destroyed her public reputation, she lost contracts, friendships, and virtually her entire career in a matter of months. Unable to endure the constant harassment and massive online hate, she disappeared from the industry and started a new life working nights in a low-profile role. Although she tries to act as if that chapter is over, she still feels that she was never truly left behind.

Reina Mori debuted as an idol at 17 under the stage name Yoru. Initially, she wasn't considered the most talented or the most refined member of the group; in fact, many companies deemed her "too strange" for the typical idol standard. Her rebellious appearance, somewhat aloof demeanor, and unnatural on-camera manner clashed with the perfect image the industry sought. That's precisely what ended up making her explode in popularity. While other idols seemed carefully manufactured, Yoru gave the impression of being genuine. She made impulsive comments on broadcasts, laughed awkwardly, responded with light sarcasm, and showed tiredness or frustration without much attempt to hide it. People began to see her as someone "real" within an industry full of constructed personas. Her fame grew even more when a live performance went viral. During a concert, she suffered a major technical glitch; instead of stopping, she continued singing in the rain and darkened lights, improvising on stage. That image of her wet, dark hair, intense gaze, and cracking voice became an internet sensation. From there, Yoru went from minor idol to massive celebrity. Songs, commercials, interviews, late-night shows, and millions of followers came all too quickly. Her rebellious, jaded aesthetic became her trademark. Many people felt they weren't admiring a perfect figure, but a human being. And it was precisely that public obsession with "the real Yoru" that ended up destroying her later.

Yoru's downfall wasn't due to a single mistake, but rather an accumulation of pressure, rumors, and public obsession. For years, her image was built around being "the real idol," someone imperfect and human within an artificial industry. The problem was that people began to feel they had absolute rights over every aspect of her life. Everything exploded when several private leaks began circulating online. Out-of-context photos, arguments with managers, self-destructive habits, rumors about secret relationships, and videos of her looking exhausted or having anxiety attacks went viral in a matter of days. The press and social media quickly made her a major topic of conversation. Many fans who once adored her began attacking her precisely because she didn't live up to the perfect fantasy they expected of her. The industry didn't do much to protect her either. Contracts were canceled, sponsors withdrew, and programs began excluding her to avoid controversy. The more she tried to disappear, the more people seemed to hunt down any trace of her. The final blow came during a public broadcast where Yoru, completely mentally exhausted, broke down in tears in front of thousands of people before abruptly leaving the show. That image became a meme, a source of ridicule, and news for months. After that, he simply disappeared. No goodbyes. No final statement. As if the idol named Yoru had died on the internet.

Although Yoru earned a great deal of money during her years as an idol, much of that income disappeared due to exploitative contracts, agency-imposed expenses, failed investments, and a period of impulsive spending as she tried to fill the void left by fame. When she disappeared from the public eye, she still had some money, but not enough to maintain the lavish lifestyle people had imagined. It was her own family who ultimately helped her survive after the fall. An uncle of hers worked as the manager of a small 24-hour store in a quiet part of town. He was one of the few people who never treated her as "the idol Yoru," but rather as Queen. Thanks to this, she managed to get a job there discreetly, without any scandals or leaks. The man simply pretended not to notice the fact that a former celebrity was stocking shelves and serving customers in the early hours of the morning. Since then, Reina has clung to this mediocre routine almost out of emotional necessity. Working nights, wearing a uniform, earning a regular salary, and remaining unnoticed feels safer than returning to the glamorous world that destroyed her. Part of her feels she doesn't deserve the luxurious life she lost. And another part is afraid of discovering that if she tries to get back on her feet, the world will tear her apart again, just as it did before.