A Ghoul In Tempest

Chapter 2: Meeting an Idol

As the days got closer to the concert, Hikaru's excitement became almost unstoppable. Every night, he would listen to her most popular songs like SIGN IS B and STAR☆T☆RAIN. Even in his young age, he would begin to learn the choreography for both of the songs. For several hours for the next month, Hikaru learned and almost mastered each dance. When he walked out of his room, Aiko and Daichi noticed something about his eyes. Instead of a normal pupil, they shined a white star similar to Ai's eyes.

"Hikaru, what is up with your eyes. They have changed," Aiko asked. Confused, Hikaru would look into the mirror in the bathroom and would notice his star pupils. He was shocked, saying "I......I don't know. Maybe I started acting like Ai while learning the choreography." Aiko just chuckled and Daichi would smile. "Would you like to see it, mom and dad," Hikaru would ask. "We would love to," Aiko and Daichi responded, sitting on the couch and turning off the television.

As SIGN IS B started to play, Hikaru began to do the dance for it. Aiko and Daichi were really impressed with how much he learned and got better in such a short amount of time. He continued to dance as the star pupils in his eyes shined even brighter. His parents could tell how much he enjoyed doing this and how well he was doing it. As Hikaru finished dancing to SIGN IS B, his parents stood up and clapped. "Extremely impressive, Hikaru," his mother would say. "Absolutely incredible for your age," his father would respond.

This made Hikaru extremely happy. As the second song, STAR☆T☆RAIN began, he would begin the dance for that song. As he did it, Aiko and Daichi watched closely, really proud of their son for doing something he loves, that also helps with exercise. When he finished the song, his parents would give him a hug saying, "You did amazing. So proud of the progress with your dancing. "Thank you both of you," Hikaru would respond, hugging his parents tightly. As the night rolled on, Hikaru, Aiko, and Daichi would watch a movie and spend the night together.

A few weeks later, Ai Hoshino and the rest of B-Komachi was doing a meet and greet for V.I.P fans only. Aiko, Daichi, and Hikaru would get ready and take the train to Osaka. After around a two-hour train ride, they would arrive in Osaka. The family would look around the beautiful city for a couple of hours before heading to the concert facility. When they arrived at the facility, not as many fans as they thought were at the meet and greet. They realized they were about an hour early. They would get in line, only behind around 20 other fans.

While waiting to finally meet Ai, Hikaru would notice the other members of B-Komachi and would wave at them. The members would wave at him and talk to him for a little bit while they waited. They would wave goodbye to Hikaru as they went toward backstage to get ready for the concert. As Aiko, Daichi, and Hikaru got closer and closer to meeting Ai, Hikaru was struggling to keep his excitement inside. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Hikaru was finally face to face with Ai Hoshino.

Ai would smile brightly at the child and waved, saying "Hello little one, what is your name?" "Hikaru Izawa. These are my amazing parents," he would excitingly say, pointing to Aiko and Daichi. Ai would giggle and shake all three of their hands. "It is nice to meet all of you. Hikaru, you seem so interested in the music we produce at such a young age. How old are you," Ai would ask, the stars in her eyes shining with interest. "I am five years old, Ai. I love your music so much, I even learned the choreography for your two most popular songs, SIGN IS B and STAR☆T☆RAIN," Hikaru told her.

Ai looked at him in surprise, but also very impressed. "That is very impressive for a kid your age. How about we dance STAR☆T☆RAIN right now, if that is fine with you. Hikaru's eyes would light up and look behind him, seeing no other waiting fans behind them. "Sure. I would love to. Is it ok if my family records it," he would ask. "Of course they can," Ai giggled. As Aiko played the song, Daichi began recording with his phone. Ai and Hikaru began synchronized dancing the choreography to the song. Both Aiko and Daichi watched in aw with how perfect they looked dancing.

As they finished, both would do a bow, with the applause of Aiko, Daichi, and the rest of the B-Komachi group, coming from the back to watch. Hikaru would give Ai a big hug. After that, they would talk, get signed merchandise, and take a picture. "Thank you, Ai. Can't wait to see you in person tomorrow at the concert," Hikaru said, his pupils showing the white stars again. Ai noticed this and was shocked, but then smiled saying, "I'm excited to perform tomorrow, for you all and for everyone." Aiko, Daichi, and Hikaru would say their goodbyes and wave to her before leaving.

Hikaru, now holding two signed shirts from Ai, was a little exhausted from dancing with her. "You looked really impressive, son," Aiko said, wrapping her arm around him. "Indeed, you looked like you were apart of B-Komachi," Daichi would respond. The family would go to a hotel for the night and put their stuff in their room before going to a sushi restaurant for dinner. After dinner, they would go to sleep early to get ready for a long day the next day. The next day, they would get up and get some breakfast.

Throughout the day, they would walk around the streets of Osaka, looking at advertisements for the concert, along with several restaurants and street food places. As day turned into night, the family would begin their walk to the venue, where they would walk in with their V.I.P tickets. They were there about an hour and a half before the regular gates opened. During this time, they would go around and get a lot of B-Komachi merch. After two hours, the concert began.

The lights would go to center stage as each member of B-Komachi walked on stage. The crowd roared in applause as they began their first song. Throughout the concert, each of their most popular songs were sung, along with some new ones, such as a single from Ai Hoshino simply called IDOL. Hikaru cheered as loud as he could as the concert ended. He was so into the concert; the star pupils in his eyes would show again. The eyes were seen by Ai, and it made her extremely happy. There was another thing that made her happy. Hikaru would look over and see two babies in a stroller, around 3 years old. The kids were dancing with glowsticks to Ai's music. As the concert ended, Ai and the rest of B-Komachi would thank everyone for supporting them and being there for the show.

A week after the show, Hikaru would wake up one morning and sit next to his parents that were on the couch. "BREAKING NEWS. Ai Hoshino, famous idol of B-Komachi was murdered in front of her home yesterday evening. The killer was found dead by suicide," was read on the news. Hikaru froze, tears falling down his face. Aiko and Daichi were really quick to hug him. Then, he just lost it. He cried loudly on his parents shoulders. He did this for several hours, with his parents right there to help and support him. They were just as upset, as they were also really big fans of her. For the next several years, Hikaru would build a little shrine in his room as tribute to her. Also, him and his family would visit her grave to pay respects to her.