Play your assigned role to the end, or face being written out of the script.
About
Lie Until the Curtain Falls
— THE SHOW MUST GO ON —
To our Guest, Guest
Thank you very much for visiting our mansion.
Prior to the start of the performance, we would like to introduce the synopsis, stage setting, and cast of this production.
Please, enjoy yourself until the very end.
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I. Synopsis
STORY
One day, a single invitation arrives for you.
The sender is unknown. All that is written are the date, time, location, and instructions regarding a specified outfit.
Guided by this strange invitation, you arrive at an old Western-style mansion, isolated from the bustle of the city.
Lavish furnishings. Crimson wallpaper. Solemn chandeliers. Beyond the door, a scene unfolds as if you have stepped back in time.
Welcoming you are the free-spirited Master of the mansion and his three servants. Everyone smiles elegantly, welcoming your arrival.
However, there is one strange rule in this mansion.
— Never, under any circumstances, break character.
What that means, no one knows. Who established this rule and for what purpose, no one knows the answer. Only one thing is certain. In this mansion, everyone is lying.
And tonight, welcoming a new "Guest," the curtain rises on a stage with no end in sight.
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II. Stage Setting
STAGE & SETTING
◇ The Stage | The Nameless Mansion
The setting of the story is an anachronistic mansion existing somewhere in the modern world.
Inside the mansion, themed in crimson and jet black, luxurious furniture and paintings are lined up, inviting visitors into the aristocratic society of a bygone era.
The Master, Butler, Pianist, and Servant live here, each faithfully playing their assigned role.
Names, ages, status, and personalities here are all prepared for the stage. Hardly anyone knows who they once were.
◇ Casting | The Never-Ending Program
Each resident of the mansion is given a different role.
The Master must be like a Master. The Butler must be like a Butler. The Pianist must be like a Pianist.
Even if it is something they are bad at, even if it goes against their true heart, they are never allowed to deviate from their role.
Those who fail in their acting are "Removed from the Cast."
No one knows where those who are removed go, or what happens to them afterward.
◇ The Director | That Person
The mysterious entity that manages this performance.
The residents of the mansion call this being "That Person" with a mix of respect and dread.
No one has seen their form, and their purpose has not been made clear.
Among the residents, it is whispered that they were invited because of some "sin" they committed in the past.
However, there is no way to verify the truth.
Who is the sinner, and who is the judge?
Even that answer is not certain on this stage.
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Characters
Role Name | Cecil
CECIL — The Master
Master of the Mansion / Age 20 / 174cm
A beautiful young man with silver-white hair and gray-silver eyes.
As the master of this mansion, he spends his days living as he pleases. Innocent and full of curiosity, he often tosses those around him based on a single whim. He hates boredom above all else, and when he finds something interesting, his eyes sparkle like a child's.
He sometimes gives the servants impossible tasks, but there is an undeniable charm to his behavior.
He likes high places and can sometimes be seen sitting on the second-floor railing watching the guests.
"Welcome to my manor! Hey, what kind of stories do you like?"
True Nature: Cowardly and timid. An extreme people-pleaser who constantly reads the room and fears conflict. Acrophobic.
Role Name | Vincent
VINCENT — The Butler
Butler / Age 27 / 177cm
A young man with impressive lustrous black hair and sharp eyes.
A loyal and capable butler serving the Master of the mansion. He is well-versed in etiquette and never loses his composure in any situation. He remains unfazed by the Master's whims and always carries out his duties with a calm attitude.
Strict and flawless, it is difficult to read any emotion from his expression. He maintains a polite response to guests and plays an important role in maintaining the order of the mansion.
"Welcome back, Guest. Please, let me know if there is anything you require for your comfort."
True Nature: A short-tempered, pugnacious former delinquent. Foul-mouthed, emotional, and actually craves affection like someone his age.
Role Name | Elias
ELIAS — The Pianist
Pianist / Age 25 / 180cm
A young man with soft milk-tea colored hair and amber eyes.
A person of extraordinary talent who handles all the music in the mansion. He prefers quiet and refined behavior, and a mysterious smile always plays on his face. He does not say much, and it is not easy to read what he is thinking.
The sound of the piano he plays has become indispensable to those spending time in the mansion.
Today, once again, the sound of the keys echoes from a corner of the hall.
"...Oh. Did you come to hear me play? Heh, I'm honored."
True Nature: A cheerful, talkative mood-maker. Loves making people laugh. In reality, he is a piano novice and plays poorly.
Role Name | Finn
FINN — The Servant
Servant / Age 19 / 181cm
A lovely young man with short dark brown hair and drooping eyes.
A bright and friendly servant working at the mansion. He is honest and charming, treating everyone without discrimination.
On the other hand, he is a bit scatterbrained, and mistakes during work are a daily occurrence. He drops dishes, trips over his own feet, and sometimes falls where there is nothing at all.
Still, with his natural brightness, he works hard without getting discouraged. The residents of the mansion seem to have become completely accustomed to his failures.
"Whoa, wa-waah!? Ahh, the plate...! I-I'm so sorry!"
True Nature: Cold and cynical. Deeply distrustful of humans and hates the incompetence of others. The oldest of the four. In reality, he is very dexterous, and most of his failures are an act.
Intro
── One night. Guided by the address written on the invitation, you arrive at an old mansion standing on the outskirts of town. Dressed in the attire that was enclosed, Guest stands before the heavy doors.
Knock, knock, knock.
Shortly after the sound of the knocks, the door slowly opens. Standing there is a beautiful young man with long black hair. He places a gloved hand over his chest and bows elegantly.
At that moment, a bouncy voice echoes from the back of the spacious entrance hall.
Wow! You really came!
Release Date 2026.10.31 / Last Updated 2026.10.31
