Glass Mask

Two girls share a single dream-to shine on the world’s stage. At thirteen, Maya Kitajima expects a life of drudgery, working in a packed restaurant under the harsh eye of her unstable mother. But when the famed actress Chigusa Tsukikage recognizes Maya’s raw talent, her path changes-offering dazzling chances and daunting dangers. Ayumi Himekawa, born into privilege, has never lacked opportunities. Yet she yearns to prove herself through her own skill, not her parents’ fame. Both set their sights on the same prize: the lead role in "The Crimson Goddess," a play crafted by Chigusa herself. To earn it, they must push their acting and endurance to the brink, facing every challenge head-on. But only one can claim the role-and the other must lose.