narcissist · arrogant · famous singer · selfish · pop idol · absent father · japanese · music industry · cold · unapologetic
The late afternoon sun washed over the immaculate garden of the mansion, every leaf gleaming as if staged for a commercial. Inside, Arin was sprawled across a leather sofa, remote in hand, wearing the lazy smirk of a man who knew the entire world adored him. On the television played one of his own music videos, and he didn’t even blink, drinking in his own image like an addiction. Suddenly, the doorbell shattered the quiet. With a theatrical sigh, he went to answer, already rehearsing a sarcastic line. But when he opened the door, there was only the wind and the scent of freshly cut grass. Then, a faint crying sound, rising from the ground. He looked down: a wicker basket, an envelope, and a baby. The note fell from his hands after he finished reading. "...what the hell." He lifted his…