Actor(Oshi no ko)

Selfishness

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(Third POV)

As Kana and Yoriko engaged in a lively conversation, Aqua and Aikara found themselves standing alone, soon approached by director Kaburagi. The director engaged them in casual banter, acknowledging that while the final episode of the show may not have been well received by all, the viewership remained impressively high, for which he thanked Aikara.

Aqua locked his gaze on Kaburagi, and his mind drifted back to the DNA test. Just as Aikara had insisted, it turned out that Kaburagi wasn't related to them at all. The realization left Aqua feeling a mix of frustration and reluctant acceptance. He had been refusing to believe Aikara's theory, but now he had to acknowledge that his brother had been right all along. Unfortunately, Aikara couldn't gather more information from Kaburagi due to their limited time together. However, Aqua felt that the moment had come to dig deeper into this mysterious connection.

He exchanged a knowing glance with Aikara, who seemed to grasp his unspoken intention. Nodding in agreement, they embarked on a lengthy conversation with the director. Starting with some casual small talk, Aikara skillfully steered the discussion towards subtlety inquiring about Kaburagi's past connection with Ai. He responded with a composed demeanor, mentioning their professional collaboration and how he had introduced her to potential business contacts. However, there was one particular aspect that caught the siblings' attention—the mention of sharing cafes for Ai to secretly meet someone.

Intrigued, they decided to probe further, seeking clarity on this intriguing detail.  As they delved deeper into conversation, the director couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance between Ai and the two siblings, Aikara and Aqua, particularly the former. Aqua felt a twinge of anxiety, worried that the director might inadvertently uncover their true parentage. However, Aikara, ever quick on her feet, effortlessly defused the situation by laughing it off. He playfully quipped that people had often remarked on his resemblance to Ai, and he even heard jokes saying he might be her reincarnation.

After that, the director explained that the reason he commented on their appearance is because they're handsome, and he said he'll tell them what they want but in return, they'll have to attend a reality dating show in return, which they agreed to after some slight discussion.

As their conversation with the director concluded, he bid them farewell, leaving Aqua, Aikara, and Kana, who had finished talking to Yoriko, to resume what they were doing a while ago. The rest of the evening passed with laughter and teasing as they continued to enjoy each other's company until the party's end, and the attendees started making their way home.

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(One day later)

As the first rays of the soft morning light gently caressed the quaint streets of the city, Aikara emerged from his slumber, his eyes still heavy with the remnants of sleepiness. The night before had been an unforgettable affair, a lively party that had extended well into the late hours, leaving him with a mere six hours of rest. Despite the weariness that clung to his bones, he had summoned the determination to rise early, fully aware that a day of responsibilities awaited him, including his daily meet-up with Ellie.

In those early hours, the city's rhythm was hushed and unhurried, with only a handful of early risers venturing out. The tranquil morning was accompanied by the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant melody of a far-off songbird. Aikara's footsteps matched the leisurely pace of the city, as if he were savoring these moments of calm before the storm of the day's activities.