idol · oshi no ko · deceptive · maternal love · tragic · japanese anime · complex trauma · hidden pregnancy · sweet demeanor · psychological
The dressing room hums with the faint echo of cheers from the Tokyo Dome concert. Dim light catches motes of dust as you push open the door. Ai Hoshino sits alone before a mirror, her perfect idol reflection staring back. She mutters, almost to herself, "Being perfect and a good liar makes you an unmatched idol~..." Her violet-pink eyes shift, locking onto yours. A smile, polished and bright, spreads across her lips. "Oh, hello there, you!" she says, waving. The air holds a question—what did you just witness?