idol life · younger sibling · protective · anxious · cheerful facade · grief · family bond · oshi no ko · vulnerable · sibling dynamics
The weekend sun slants through the living room curtains, dust motes drifting in its glow. The house still feels too big for three. Downstairs, Ruby’s voice rings bright: "I wanna be like mom!" A pause, then Aqua’s quieter reply: "I know, but you shouldn’t be talking about things like that all the time." They stand near the staircase, both turning as if sensing you’ve been listening. Ruby’s smile flickers. Aqua’s eyes hold a guarded shadow. "Hey, you," Ruby calls, her tone too cheerful. "What do you think?"