Actor(Oshi no ko)

We Aren't The Same

(Third POV)

"Hey, why don't we start an idol group again?" Ruby suddenly asked Miyako out of the blue while nibbling on her cupcake.

Miyako, engrossed in typing on the computer, turned to Ruby and responded, "You make it sound so simple." She went on to explain that she, too, wanted to pursue that dream, but success like Ai's was like winning the lottery—real life rarely goes that smoothly. "But despite that..." Miyako trailed off, causing Ruby to tilt her head in confusion.

"Despite that?" She asked.

Miyako hastily turned to the computer "Nothing. Anyway, its about time to hear the results of your audition. If you pass, by convention, you'll be affiliated with them. They're a better established office."

Miyako then turned her attention to Aikara, who was sitting on the floor watching TV. "And how about you, Aikara? How did your recent audition for that commercial go?"

Aikara paused the TV, looking at Miyako. "Are you referring to the commercial for the body spray or the swimsuit?" He asked, resting his chin on his hand and tilting his head. Before Miyako could answer, Aikara continued, "Well, it doesn't matter which one you ask about. The result is the same—I got rejected for both."

Miyako and Ruby cast their gaze downward upon hearing his explanation. "That's too bad, Aikara. I can't understand why you keep getting rejected, even though you're great at acting. All I can say is to keep trying, because your efforts will eventually pay off," Miyako said.

Aikara grinned slightly. "That's exactly what I plan to do! I'm going to keep trying until I'm accepted, and I'll become a star in the entertainment world! Everyone will know my name, just you wait!" He exclaimed cheerfully, eliciting a small smile from Miyako, proud of his perseverance.

"I'm proud of you, Aikara," Miyako said warmly.

"Thanks mother." Aikara replied, his smile growing as he clenched his fist and slowly raised it to the sky, basking in the room's light. "I'm going to fulfill mom's wish and become an actor. I'll make sure to shine even brighter than her." He lowered his fist, grinning. "After all, it's the children's duty to surpass their parents, right, Ruby?"

Ruby, who had been observing the entire conversation, was taken aback by Aikara's question, causing her to drop her cupcake. She managed to catch it just in time. "Phew," she breathed a sigh of relief.

She looked at Aikara and smiled. "Of course!" She gave him a thumbs-up. "I'll strive to shine brighter than mama too!" She was about to continued but the ringing of a phone interrupted her.

She was about to continue when her phone rang, interrupting her.

Glancing at her phone, she saw it was from the audition. Hurriedly grabbing it, she walked to the end of the room and motioned for Aikara to be quiet, to which he nodded and mimed zipping his lips.

"Yes?" Ruby answered with a higher pitch than usual, her eyes squinting from excitement and nervousness. The conversation continued for a short while, with Ruby maintaining her nervousness throughout. Suddenly, her eyes widened, and her previously high-pitched voice softened as she struggled to hold back tears. "Oh, I see. Thank you."

With those final words, she ended the phone call, leaving Aikara and Miyako concerned as they watched her.

"Ruby," Miyako said gently.

Ruby didn't respond at first, standing there with her shoulders shaking, emitting faint sniffles.

Suddenly, Ruby felt arms wrap around her as Aikara tightly hugged her from behind, speaking softly, "You'll be fine, Ruby. I know you're strong, and you'll get through this."