Oshi no Ko ( If it was healthy )

Chapter 3: Hoshino Ruby

"As sweet and musical
As bright Apollo's lute, strung with his hair;
And when Love speaks, the voice of all the gods
Makes heaven drowsy with the harmony."

- William Shakespeare

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Being reborn as the child of the genius idol Ai is an absolute dream come true! The gods must have looked kindly towards my past life and compensated good karma like they should. For a dedicated fan, nothing is better than being coddled and spoiled by Ai-chan herself! Since the day I opened my eyes tot his new life, things have been absolute bliss...

And being born alongside someone like Aqua does get on my nerves sometimes. It means I can't fully have Ai's attention to myself, but he doesn't seem like a bad guy ( never admitting this to his face ). He seems to be just big of a fan as I am, but more closeted. Heh, that's the difference between us, Aqua. If you truly love our mama then you would throw all shame aside and show it to the world! You're only hurting your own soul by hiding the truth. So what's the point of lying?

There's no embarrassment there in adoring someone as great as our Mama... but...

" Hikaru-kun, welcome to our humble abode once again! " As if a crack had just appeared into my beautiful dream, I reluctantly turn my attention to the visitor at the door whom our mama is greeting so sweetly, her ex-boyfriend and my.... eugh, no. " Thank you for having me, Hoshino-san. " He smiles at my Mama. Hey! Don't you dare try to charm her in front of me!

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Everyone was now seated in the living room, with bottles of champagne on the table as well as fancy glasses, prepared by Miyako-san. Our caretaker took her place beside Ichigo-san with Aqua also sitting on that end, while Mama sits on the opposite couch, currently patting the spot beside her for that guy to sit. " Don't be shy, Hikaru-kun. Sit here, sit! " She said so with a cute face I doubt anyone could resist, but my eyes stayed laser focused on that guy's next move. With a short nod, he takes the seat beside her, and immediately alarm bells proceed to ring in my head.

I ran quickly to where Mama sat and patted her legs to grab her attention.

" Mama, can I sit on your lap please~? " Extending my arms and making a cute expression was usually all it took for my mom to agree.

" Aw, of course you can, Ruby. " Bingo. As expected, she quickly sat me on her lap and hugged me, nuzzling her face atop my head and making loving remarks. I melt in her embrace, the feeling never getting old, and I doubt it could ever because why would it? Mama always smells so nice, when I grow up I should follow her routine!

" Mmhm~! " I allowed my smugness to seep through, taking a glance at that guy as I did it. Ha! He must be seething right now, furious that I have Mama's full-time attention instead of his sorry butt.