Oshi no Ko X Tensura

Chapter 15 -

It was a graceful and beautiful sight to behold. I had happened to come across a certain promotional film, one that I certainly had not heard of. After I had watched it, I looked through my phone desperately to find out who she was. Perhaps that might not be the right wording for it, because I already know who she is.

"Unprecedented rising star  Rimuru takes Japan by storm with her portrayal of "Saber Alter" in a promotional film."

" Rimuru Hoshino's debut act incites millions of fans to the anime  Fate."

"The combination of the duo Frill and Rimuru has shocked the world—"

All these articles mention her name. A distant yet familiar figure to me. How could it be? I've always thought they'd be back in this industry someday, but I never thought it'd be this big of a deal. How unsightly.

"Ahh... Rimuru, you look so much like your mother. You are shining so brilliantly despite all these years."

The man's facial expression twisted, and he laughed to himself quietly. It was a sight so eerie that no one in their right mind would come near him.

***

The special effects were something else, I'll tell ya.

"They're exaggerating you way too much, Rimuru." 

"I know right? My eyes can't handle all the different flashes of color and brightness. I think I need glasses."

"What are you two on about?! This is amazing! I can't believe you guys got it all done in a week! Everyone on social media is talking about this you know! And of course, they should emphasize the two actors, especially Rimuru!"

While the two grown men(on the inside) were complaining about the promotional video's over-the-top quality graphics, Ruby's excitement was reaching new levels. She sat near the TV like a little kid watching her favorite show.

"Ruby, staring at the TV will hurt your eyes, you know?"

"Oh shut up, Aqua. Nagging people like you should mind their own business."

"You brat..."

It was the usual sibling stuff. Before Aqua and Ruby could say another word, Ai had walked in. She had been with Miyako-san just now, they were shopping for groceries together. We live in her house, so it's always one of us who goes with Miyako-san for groceries.

"Have you guys been watching that promotional video? I wanted to watch it with you guys though~" 

"Mama, we can watch it together!" 

"Ruby, you're so nice. Aqua and Rimuru won't even talk to me about their school life anymore!"

Aqua and Rimuru had difficult faces seeing the pouting Ai. She'd barely looked any older, so to the two of them it was difficult to react to their mom acting so childishly. Ruby was the only one acting like Ai. 

"Oh come on, Mom. I get that Aqua's too embarrassed to tell you anything about his regrettable uneventful school life, but I'm with Ruby almost all the time, so anything she says she does I do too!"

A thick rubber ball approached Rimuru's face, but Rimuru easily swatted it away.

"As you can see, we're doing fine."

"Piece of..."

"You're gonna grow all wrinkly frowning that much, Aqua."

Aqua put his hands together and rested his chin on them, with veins popping on his forehead. Ai found the interaction funny. These kids grew a lot faster than I thought, now they're even playing catch together, although Rimuru couldn't catch the ball...