Hitmakers – Episode: “Lost in Temptation”

Hitmakers – Episode: “Lost in Temptation”

Tobi Adewale had been waiting for this moment. A call from a major Japanese record label had changed everything. They wanted him to collaborate with one of Japan’s biggest music stars, Kaito Shinji. It was a dream opportunity—one that could take his career global.

As he boarded the flight to Tokyo, Japan, he couldn't stop thinking about what this meant for his future. More fame. More money. More success. But he had no idea it would also bring the biggest mistake of his life.

Arriving in Tokyo

The moment he landed, flashing cameras and reporters were already at the airport. Fans screamed his name as he waved, soaking in the attention. He was escorted to a luxury hotel, where he’d be staying during his recording sessions.

Kaito Shinji, the Japanese pop-rap sensation, met him that evening in a high-end studio.

"Tobi-san, I’ve been waiting for this collab," Kaito said, shaking his hand.

"Man, same here! Let’s make history," Tobi grinned.

The producer played the beat, a smooth, hard-hitting blend of Afrobeat and J-Pop. The song’s title? "Tokyo Nights."

The Song: "Tokyo Nights"

(Verse 1 – Tobi)

I took a flight, no sleep, Tokyo lights so bright,

New vibe, new life, on the top, no hype,

Fame calling, can't stop, gotta run this game,

Late night, fast cars, but I’m lost in flames.

(Pre-Chorus – Kaito Shinji)

Neon city, I can't slow down,

New temptations all around,

Lost in love or lost in dreams?

Boy, tell me what it means.

(Chorus – Tobi & Kaito Shinji)

Tokyo nights, too fast, too high,

Losing myself under flashing lights,

One wrong move, one lost sight,

Baby, will I make it right?

(Verse 2 – Tobi)

Heart racing, wrong decisions,

Lust and love, blurred in visions,

One mistake, one regret,

Will I forgive or just forget?

The Night Everything Changed

After recording, Kaito invited Tobi to an exclusive VIP party in the heart of Tokyo. The club was packed with models, influencers, and music industry elites. The neon lights reflected off the sleek, modern interior. The music was loud, the drinks flowed freely, and the energy was electric.

Then he saw her.

A woman with long jet-black hair, piercing hazel eyes, and flawless porcelain skin. She was Japanese, maybe a few years older than him, wearing a silk red dress that clung to her body. She looked like something straight out of a dream.

Her name? Sakura.

She walked up to him, her lips curling into a playful smile.

"You’re Tobi, right? The Nigerian superstar?"

Tobi smirked, taking a sip of his drink. "That depends. You a fan?"

She leaned closer, her perfume intoxicating. "Maybe. Or maybe I just like trouble."

That night, one thing led to another. Drinks. Laughter. A taxi ride to her penthouse. The neon lights of Tokyo blurred in the background as Tobi made a decision he’d regret for the rest of his life.

The Guilt Sets In

The next morning, Tobi woke up to the sunlight streaming through the windows. His head pounded from the alcohol, but it wasn’t the hangover that made his stomach twist.

It was what he had done.

Sakura was still asleep beside him, wrapped in the silk sheets. His phone buzzed. He picked it up, and his heart dropped.

A message from Amara.

"Good morning, baby ❤️ Hope your trip is going great. I miss you. Can’t wait to see you again."

Tobi stared at the screen, his chest tightening. He had just betrayed the woman who had supported him since the beginning. The woman who had cheered him on when no one else did. The woman who loved him for who he was, not for his fame.

He ran a hand through his freshly dyed green hair, guilt consuming him. What had he done?

As he got dressed, Sakura stirred, flashing him a lazy smile. "Leaving already?"

Tobi forced a grin. "Yeah, busy day ahead."

But inside, he knew things would never be the same.

What Happens Next?

Will Amara find out? Will Tobi confess? Or will this secret haunt him forever?

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