I am not the Crazy One! (Oshi No Ko FanFic) DNF

Chapter 2: Performance and Doors

     Amethyst begrudgingly got into the van for the long ride to the location of the shoot. She wondered if she had not been clear enough. She explicitly told Aqua that she did not want to be involved in another shoot, and yet there she was. The only upside to this was the fact that Ai gets to play a part in a movie which means more money for the family. Amethyst looked out the window at the scenery. It was definitely beautiful, but she did not have the heart to enjoy it. The long days at work from her past life had eroded any passion she could have had in this life. Plus, death by explosion did not help either.

     "So, what is the deal with this movie anyways." She asked no one in particular as they continued on their long drive.

     Aqua shrugged as he said, "It's kind of a horror movie."

     "I see..." That was all Amethyst could manage. She was not excited for the prospect of walking around a horror set. She never liked horror. Action movies were fine but anything with jumpscares in them was a no go. She already got all the information she needed so she just continued to look out the window.

     When they got to the location of the shoot the director greeted them. Ruby was asleep in Miyako's arms while Amethyst's eyes scanned the area that they were at. Her face did not betray what she was thinking. She was snapped out of her analysis as the director turned to the set.

     "Nope. This is a low-budget set we have here." He said as he turned back to Aqua.

     Amethyst could not help but voice her opinion on the matter. "Usually horror movies are low-budget. Plus, this dump looks creepy."

     The director looked down at her with an unreadable expression. Then he nodded to himself smiling slightly. He then turned his attention to Aqua and told him about the industry and how bartering works in the entertainment industry. Amethyst did not really care for this conversation since she was not planning to be in the entertainment industry anyways. She already made a 20-year plan that would result in her sitting in an office and programming. Eventually Amethyst absentmindedly followed Aqua into the breakroom.

     Ruby was crying about not being with their mother. "I want to go back to where mama is!! Why is mama not here with us!?"

     "You're going to have to deal." Amethyst said as she watched from the corner of the room.

     Before the conversation could continue it was interrupted by another girl that seemed to have enough. She slammed the script down on some boxes. Then she curled the script up and pointed it at the three of them.

     "Hey! This is a pro's line of work you know!! If you're here to play, then go home!!" The girl spoke.

     Aqua seemed to retreat from the irate girl. All he could manage was a simple "umm..." Amethyst just watched the fireworks from the sidelines.

     "I'm Arima Kana. I'm your partner today." Kana continued.

     "Wait isn't she...?" Ruby said, trying to place the child actor.

     Aqua also seemed deep in thought as he said, "Uh, what's she called again..."

     "The child genius who lick a lying snitch...?" Ruby suddenly said while pointing at Kana.

     Amethyst facepalmed as Kana said, "Flick a crying switch!!! Everyone says I'm great at my crying scenes!! Cus duh, they're great!"

     Amethyst smirked as she said, "Crying is not exactly impressive."

     Kana seemed to be personally offended at her words. "Do you know how much skill it takes to act? That is right, I did not think so."

     "I would like to personally see your crying scene." Amethyst said coldly as she pushed herself away from the wall she was leaning on. A small grin that was barely noticeable played across her face.