
it's a novel. the idol life is here to stay and part of the plot. not a filler. the novel is tagged as slice of life/everyday life, idol, entertainment etc. and most reviews say it's not a deep story
the novel has over 200 chapters. yes it's slow moving, yes the idol life is hugely present. would i have liked a dark story more? yes lol, but the tags are there so it's not misleading, so keep reading at your own risk ( ̄∇ ̄")
so now that he has a literal deadline he realises that he's still not closer to the prince's heart, just like i lose my confidence right before my paper is due lol