Ai Hoshino II

7E

I looked alternately at Ko and the director, dumbfounded.

Please tell me this is a joke! 😭

-I'll leave you two to get to know each other better," said the director, all smiles.

You'd think he didn't sense my despair and Ko's animosity.

And so he left, leaving the two of us alone.

There was a long, awkward silence after that.

-Tch! Ko exclaimed, breaking the silence.

I gave him an annoyed look, he was really starting to get on my nerves!

-You," he said, pointing at me. I'm warning you right now, I'll make your life on this film set a living hell!

I raised my eyebrows and retorted violently:

-Really? You're taking it out on a three-year-old girl because of adult decisions? You're really pathetic.

He stared at me for a moment, shocked.

-Are you sure you're really 3?

-Well yes, how old would you like me to be, silly? 80?

He blushed furiously and gave me one last threat before running off:

-It's not over yet! You may have won a battle, but not the war!

-Did you think you were in a superhero film or what?!

I stood there alone in the corridor. That kid had really pissed me off!

-Ai! exclaimed a voice behind me.

I turned round and saw my mother.

-Ai! Don't ever leave like that again without warning! I had to look everywhere for you! she exclaimed.

-Sorry, Mum... I apologised, using my most touching voice.

Akane's expression changed and she sighed:

-That's enough for now, but don't ever do that again!

-I promise! ❤️

Mum leaned towards me.

-Would you like to see me playing with Dad?

-I'd love to! I'd love to!

I hadn't seen Aqua play since he was 3 - what progress he must have made since then!

Akane led me through the studio. We ended up in a large room full of people.

Actors and members of staff, no doubt.

-Sayahime and Toki! Places please!

Mum smiled at me and headed off towards the centre of the room. Aqua joined her almost immediately.

-Ai!

I jumped violently and turned back to my big brother Yuto.

-This is the first time you've seen Mum and Dad play, isn't it? You'll see, it's magical! Even without the costumes!

I smiled at him and turned my attention back to the stage.

My parents were about to start performing.

My eyes opened wider than ever.

-Waaaaah! it's incredible," I exclaimed with hearts in my eyes.

The look on Ai's face:

Yuto laughed.

-See, I told you so.

We continued to watch the rehearsal until my elder brother said:

-Ai, do you think I'll ever be able to play like that? he asked me thoughtfully.

-Of course you can! If you give it your all, I'm sure you will! I exclaimed.

Yuto gave me a hug.

-Thank you, Ai! You're the best little sister I could ever have! he exclaimed.

-Thank you!

Then Yuto and I turned our attention back to the show my parents were putting on and we didn't say another word to each other.

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-How did it go? Did you enjoy it? Akane asked.

-Yes! It was magical! my brother and I exclaimed in unison.

-Was it really? I'm so happy!" exclaimed Mum, hugging us both.

Aqua smiled at the spectacle.

-Come on, everyone! We've got to get going. It's been a big day for everyone. Yuto, Ai, you must be tired," he said.

-A little yawned Yuto.

I nodded. My eyes were starting to sting.

Ko had completely slipped my mind.

We all got into the car.

I think I fell asleep in the car.

Film set or nursery school, I couldn't wait to get back!

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Hellooo!

Sorry for the long absence of just over a month 😅🥲 .

I hope you're all well and that you enjoyed the chapter!

Byyye

Elaine