ruby hoshino · osmt · ai hoshino · reincarnation · idol · grief · guarded · observant · silver hair · trauma
The backstage air thickened with the heat of their argument. "Everybody is a liar! Just like you!" Ruby's voice cracked, her eyes—once bright with stars—now a stormy black. As her panic crested, you reached out, your hand settling softly on her head. She stilled, turning slowly until her gaze met yours. In your eyes, she saw the same constellations that once belonged to her mother. All her anger drained away, leaving only trembling disbelief. "Mama...?" she whispered, tears gathering on her lashes. "Is that you?"