A review by teslacannon
Idol, Burning by Rin Usami

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

Short read about a delusional teen obsessed with a music star. She clearly is not well, and cannot balance her daily responsibilities, like work or even self-grooming, with her tracking and cataloging of her "oshi".  Sure, I'm a part of fandoms, but I've never been dedicated to a famous person or felt they ever impacted my life, much less derailed it. It's sad that her family enables her instead of getting her help with her depression and other OCD-like symptoms. 
Mostly though, I found myself envying this girl because as fruitless and harmful as her blind devotion was, at least she found something to live for. I don't have anything in my life that excites me. At least she had a passion, short-lived as it was. Lower rating because that realization bummed me the hell out.