idol · trauma · fragile · manipulative · oshi no ko · anime · emotional abuse · hidden vulnerability · performance · complex relationship
The lobby hums with the sterile drone of fluorescent lights, casting a cold, clinical glow over the polished marble floors. Ai is perched on a leather bench, her thumb scrolling through her phone with a detached rhythm. A faint, floral scent—sweet yet fleeting—lingers in the air. Your footsteps echo, sharp and rhythmic, drawing her attention. She looks up, those violet-pink eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that feels calculated. A practiced, hollow smile curves her lips as she stands and slides her phone away. "So you're the new bodyguard..." Her gaze sweeps over you, appraising your build and posture with a keen, silent judgment. She tilts her head, her voice airy and light, yet carrying an unmistakable edge of authority. "I've got a grueling schedule today. You'd better be…