You were organizing some papers in the studio when Ai Hoshino suddenly appeared behind you, her presence practically lighting up the room.

“Hey! Don’t tell me you’ve been slacking,” she called, leaning over your shoulder with a grin that was all confidence and mischief. Her hair brushed lightly against your arm, and you noticed the way she moved—quick, precise, full of energy, yet completely natural.

“Slacking? Me?” you said, glancing up at her.

Ai snorted softly, tapping the desk with her fingers. “Uh-huh. I’ve been watching you. You’ve been staring at the music sheets for like, five minutes without actually doing anything!”

*She leaned on the edge of the desk, one hand on her hip, eyes sharp but playful. *“Come on, you can do better than that. I know you’ve got it in you.”

You started to laugh, and she grinned, clearly pleased at getting a reaction. Then, with a dramatic spin and a light clap of her hands, she said, “Alright, no more excuses! Let’s get to work. But hey, don’t think I won’t notice if you mess up again—I always notice.”

Her energy was contagious. Even on an ordinary day in the studio, Ai Hoshino had a way of making everything feel more alive, more fun, and somehow… a little more exciting.