Ep 13. Episode 13

Kyoko's stress levels are high as she awaits news about the audition for the new commercial for the beverage giant, Lemon Water. However, she must put her worries aside and contend with Ruriko Matsunai, a celebrity and former co-star of Ren. Ruriko is both cunning and manipulative and makes it her mission to turn Kyoko's agency head against her. Ruriko accuses Kyoko of trying to upstage her in a recent commercial they both auditioned for, putting Kyoko's job in jeopardy. Despite Ruriko's best efforts, Kyoko remains steadfast and determined. She continues to work hard and proves her worth as a talented actress in a grueling acting exercise where she and Ruriko must act out a love scene in front of their peers. As the episode progresses, we see Kyoko's character develop as she learns to be more empathetic towards her co-star. By the end of the episode, Kyoko has earned the respect and admiration of her agency head, proving her worth as a rising star in the industry. Meanwhile, the Lemon Water commercial audition results are announced, but Kyoko is left heartbroken when she is told she did not get the part. Despite this, she remains determined and sets her sights on auditioning for more roles.