Aikatsu Era!

S1 E35: Kiyoko and Sayako

Kiyoko Shibagaki 柴垣 きよこ

"Good morning y'all!" I exclaimed as I woke up. The moment I realised that I was in my dorm room, I sighed.

  Pleiades Shower ☆ was a blast! And ever since we disbanded, all the two-person units created since Ayame-senpai was admitted to the hospital were also on hiatus.

  "Bummer," I spoke in disappointment.

  Sayako-tan got up from her bed. "How are you so enthusiastic early in the morning?"

I hopped off my bed and stretched. "I forgot that the Pleiades Shower ☆ tour has ended a few days ago."

"You're like that even before Pleiades Shower ☆ was even formed..." Sayako muttered.

After changing into my uniform, I brushed up my hair. While I was sitting at my desk, I saw my first photo with Sayako.

"Hey, Sayako-tan, remember when we first met?" I asked smiling.

Sayako had finished tying her hair. "Yeah, of course."

I handed the photo frame to my best friend. "That was a great time. I'll never forget it."

Sayako blushed. "You're right..."

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1 year ago...

"Is that Shibagaki Kiyoko-chan?"

  "No way! It's Shibagaki Gin's little sister!"

  "Wasn't her mother an actress?"

  "Hey, it's Shibagaki Kensaku's daughter!"

Born in a family known for its significance in the film industry, many people recognised me. They'd talk about me and ask about my hot older brother.

"Shibagaki Kiyoko!" a girl called while I was waiting at the school entrance on the first day. "I'm a fan of your brother!"

"Many people are," I told her.

The girl squealed. "He's so amazing! Handsome!"

"I guess..." I said. When she left, I sighed.

Many girls found Onii-chan handsome or good-looking. Nobody knew him like I did. I guess he did have an attractive appearance or something, but Onii-chan was rather distant and indifferent to other people. He couldn't handle crowds of people like I could.

And if these girls only like Onii-chan for his appearance and talent, then they'll have a really low chance of attracting him.

The first day of school was alright. I had a teacher called Fukuzawa Hiraku, or Fuzukawa-sensei. He's a great teacher who was going to teach us drama. Just like Mom in her school.

But the reason I wanted to become an idol was because of this special unit: Capella. Akizora Ayame and Kosaka Hatsuko were the most inspirational idols I've ever seen in my life. And that was when I decided to stop solely being an actress.

I want to bring smiles to people's faces and cheer them up when they're down.

A lot of people already knew me, though. However, I was only in the shadow of my brother. Sure, he might be the more serious actor, but I wish people could know me for myself. And maybe by Aikatsu, people will see my identity.

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Sayako Hidaka 氷高 紗野子

Why did I even choose to be an idol in the first place? It's because of my senpai, Kosaka Hatsuko.