Let’s rewind the clock back to 2016, when the dark world was just entering its fourth month, and various studios were gearing up for the summer blockbuster season. Among them, the most proactive was undoubtedly the "SOD" group; even though they already had powerhouses like Mana Sakura and Marin Shirakawa as their guardian deities, with the heated market battle raging on, no one dared to predict the final outcome. At that time, the top studio "SODStar" was facing a succession crisis, meaning many leading actresses were showing signs of no clear successors, so they had to urgently launch an idol training program. That’s how this representative newcomer, Rin Asuka, debuted with the title of "Exclusive Idol." Notably, when she first appeared, she wasn’t yet an actress—we all know what "SOD" was up to. Clearly, they strategically had her appear on major radio shows and release "gravure DVDs" right from the start, planning to first draw fans' attention as an idol, then timely announce her AV debut to create buzz, and finally propel her to the top. STAR-718 is Rin Asuka’s second work, and "SOD" once again used the "AV Debut" angle to attract fans' eyes, shooting an incredibly dreamy cover. Just look at that elegant and refined face, the melancholic expression, and the pure white off-shoulder dress—simply gazing at the cover ignited my desire to sow seeds. As for what "first experiences" mean? The answers are "first time with a huge cock," "first massive squirting," "first 3P," and "first self-shot sex." As a top-tier newcomer, Rin Asuka naturally received special treatment, not only being styled with the best makeup, filming techniques, and post-production to make her look like an angel, but they also poured in promotional funds on par with her debut. And "SOD" wasn’t exaggerating when they described her as having a face not inferior to any idol entertainer, because Rin Asuka had indeed participated in auditions for an idol group and reportedly became a trainee for "Nogizaka46 (or NMB48)." Although this review is about her second work, I’ll add a quick note here: her debut was incredibly spectacular, specially released as two DVDs—one a classic version and the other a cinematic masterpiece with a time-travel plot, shot over ten days on location, which is rare in AV history. True to the overwhelming resources invested in her, Rin Asuka lived up to expectations by securing second place in "AV OPEN" right at debut, and she was nominated for the "2017 DMM Best Newcomer Award" the following year. However, as the saying goes, there’s always someone better; at the height of her popularity, she encountered Seiko Takahashi, the seven-time champion hailed as a savior, and ultimately lost to her. Even though the outside world agreed it was a clash of titans and Rin Asuka emerged victorious in defeat, she seemed to suffer some setbacks personally. Thinking about it, that makes sense—she started at the peak, so it’s easy to develop a sense of complacency. Afterward, she gradually reduced her appearances, left "SOD" to become a freelance actress, and soon chose to retire officially in March 2020, putting a close to her brief yet dazzling chapter. I guess you can never truly understand the hearts of these top talents; what might seem trivial to outsiders could be an infinitely magnified flaw in their eyes.