Ever since early on in my playthrough of God Eater 2, I've mused over the idea of an AU wherein there are no "designated pop idols" set to capture the hearts and minds of the beleaguered populace, and instead it's the front-line protectors of humanity themselves that fill that role alongside their missions against the ravenous otherworldly scourge. It always felt ill-conceived, but I still rather like the idea of earnest heroes balancing the good fight against their own growing fame and popularity, not to mention their place within an operation with a legitimate claim to helping people. Suppose the idea can also be shifted into a "corporate hero industry" RP. I get that the go-to approach for something like this is biting satire or cautionary tale, but personally I'd rather something nuanced that preserves a sense of good-natured fun and optimism. Probably not going to happen, but it's fun to think about.