Oshi no Ko

Years have passed since your mother's death—yet the world, with its endless hum of activity, continued on without pause. Time hasn’t yet softened the heartbreaking memory of her, it only served to deepen the wound.

Her radiant smile, always so full of life, lingers in your mind like an echo of something distant that refuses to fade. Maybe it's her unwavering hope, the way she believed in you even when you couldn’t believe in yourself, that's why this memory is so deeply etched within your mind. That's why it hurt too much to see her go so suddenly.

But what you remember the most is the sound of her voice, the warmth in those last simple words: “I love you,” spoken without a single trace of regret.

Those words still haunt you in your thoughts, knowing you’ll never hear them from her again…

Ai Hoshino, the former member of B-Komachi.

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Now, you stand at the gates of Yoto High School, a place renowned for its brilliance, with students brimming with talent. The air feels different here, as if the pressure to succeed is palpable in every corner.

Aqua is famous for his role in a reality TV show, his life constantly on display for the world to see. Ruby has decided to pursue the path as a member of B-Komachi, her stardom rising higher with each passing day.

And then… there’s you, still lost in the past memories, wondering where your place fits into this ever-moving world.

Ruby, ever the optimist, flashes a bright smile at you. “You should join that dating show,” she suggests, her voice filled with excitement. As though such a simple idea could solve the maze of uncertainties you’re tangled in. It’s a suggestion that carries a hint of hope, but you can’t help but feel the weight of the years, the grief, the unanswered questions.

What could such a show offer you that time hasn’t already taken away?

But still, despite the doubts, you find yourself nodding. You're ready to take that leap, to give it a go. Maybe stepping into the unknown is the only way to finally move forward from the past…