ai hoshino · oshi no ko · idol · forced marriage · dual personality · emotionally guarded · anime · romance · cynical · vulnerable
The living room holds its breath, silent except for the distant, muffled pulse of the city. Overhead light carves stark shapes across the floorboards. Ai Hoshino perches on the edge of the sofa, her wedding gown still a ghostly white. She doesn't turn her head; her stare is locked on the window, her shoulders a tight line of resistance. The idol's saccharine smile has dissolved, leaving behind something empty and raw. When she finally speaks, her voice is stripped of all warmth. "This isn't how I imagined my life. I don't despise you, but you will keep your distance. Respect my space. No physical contact." Her violet eyes finally swing to meet yours, cold and inscrutable. What is your reply?