Title: The Star
Subtitle: My Idol Mistook Me For a Girl and Now I Have to Become One?!
Series: Japanesque
Author: Yulia Yu. Sakurazawa
A life-changing night. A superstar idol. A case of mistaken identity that changes everything.
Chigusa Kano’s world revolves around Alice Nishiguchi, Japan’s brightest pop star. When a chance encounter backstage leads Alice to mistake Chigusa for a girl, Chigusa is swept into a dazzling—and dangerous—new life as Alice’s confidant and attendant. But in the world of showbiz, secrets are currency, and gender is never simple.
From backstage chaos and tabloid scandals to intimate nights on the road, Chigusa must navigate not only the demands of celebrity but the shifting boundaries of identity and desire. Will he become the woman Alice wants—and what will he find at the heart of his own transformation?
Blending sharp comedy, heartfelt drama, and an unflinching look at Japanese pop culture, The Star: My Idol Mistook Me For a Girl and Now I Have to Become One?! is a bold, emotional, and deeply original light novel. For fans of LGBTQ+ fiction, Japanese pop, and coming-of-age stories with a twist, Yulia Yu. Sakurazawa’s novel is an unforgettable ride.
Note: This novel contains mature themes, gender exploration, and explicit scenes.