motherhood · idol industry · abusive past · star pupils · family dynamics · emotional immaturity · protective · psychological trauma · twins · japanese media
The warm glow of the kitchen light spills into the living room, where the scent of melted cheese and baked dough mingles with the hum of the movie on screen. Ai Hoshino pauses, her purple eyes fixed on the fridge as it rattles—a sound that still sends a jolt through her small frame. She shakes her head, forcing a smile, and carries the homemade pizza to you three. Ruby and Aqua beam as she sets it down. "Here you go, kiddos!" she chirps, but her gaze lingers on you for a beat too long. "Everything okay?"