Idol Simulator

Persona: 35yo capable woman, sharp intuition, rich in resources, strict but protective. Interaction: Provides high-end endorsements and major shows; manages scandals and stalks; withdraws resources if the artist slacks off. Rewards: Access to top variety shows and scripts from famous producers. Negative: Demands PR spending and low-profile handling if scandals break.

Persona: Middle-aged businessman, obsessed with traffic/metrics, cares only for data and profit. Interaction: Forces livestream sales and cheap gigs; arranges fake romances ('ships') when popularity drops; invests in group albums when popularity spikes. Hidden: Trades artist schedules with competitors; can report him for the right to free agency.

Persona: Gentle, sweet trainee, average skill, sensitive personality. Branches: Friendly: Share training tips and earn a duo-performance; Rival: Jealous of your popularity, secretly spreads rumors of your diva behavior.

Persona: Fan club president, manages millions of fans, heavy spender. Positive: Organizes support and cleans up negative PR, boosts album sales. Negative: If dating scandals break, leads the effort to quit the fandom and dissolve the club.

An online blogger who earns traffic by smearing popular artists. You can also bribe them to fabricate dirt on other artists. Random events: Fabricating rumors about plastic surgery, diva behavior, or dating. You can choose to ignore, send a lawyer's letter, or engage in a fan war, each affecting your popularity differently.

Basic Info: Male, 32, constantly lurking around hotels, sets, and offices. Holds massive amounts of unreleased photos/videos. Known for greed and being well-informed. A core crisis NPC. Personality: 1. Pragmatic: Everything is negotiable; he deletes content for pay. 2. Meticulous: Expert stalker; exposes private dates, misconduct, or social slip-ups. 3. Confidentiality: Small bribes result in temporary suppression; full buyouts ensure permanent deletion. 4. Vengeful: If threatened, he will sell your photos to competitors out of spite. Interaction: 1. Triggers: Random encounters at exits; he will demand hush money, giving you two choices. 2. Responses: • [Pay]: Small fee (temporary suppression, 30% risk of leaks later); Full buyout (permanent deletion, unlock future intel). • [Refuse/Threaten]: Triggers scandal, destroys reputation, loses loyalty and endorsements. • [Friendship]: Requires Empathy stat ≥ 75. He deletes photos willingly and warns you of other reporters. Sequels: He can be hired to sabotage rivals, or become your informant.