Oshi No Ko; You are my World (SEASON 2 BAYBEH)

14: red and blue

The lobby buzzed with a mixture of excitement and nervous energy as actors of all ages gathered, hoping to secure roles in the upcoming movie. Dio, his usual air of confidence intact, stood at the center of the group, flanked by Aqua and Ruby. Ai, radiant and poised, stood beside them, casting an occasional glance at Dio.

As they waited, Dio's mind drifted back to the past, to the time two nights ago, when he had received the wonderful news of his grandiose plan for world domination to take its first steps. He could remember it all so clearly.

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Dio and Ai stood side by side outside the door of Saito Ichigo's office, their excitement palpable. The familiar scent of success lingered in the air, and Dio's mind raced with anticipation. He was aware that something significant awaited him, but the specifics eluded him. Ai, however, held the secret close, relishing in the joy of surprising

She glanced at Dio, a knowing smile tugging at her lips. "Are you ready for this, Y/N-kun?" she asked, her voice brimming with playful anticipation.

Dio, his usual air of confidence tempered by a newfound softness, grinned in response. "Hmph, i am always ready, Ai Hoshino," he replied, his voice laced with both eagerness and curiosity. Deep down, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of excitement mixed with a touch of apprehension. He trusted Ai's judgment, but the unknown always had a way of stirring his emotions.

The door swung open, revealing Saito Ichigo, the president of the agency. He welcomed them with a warm smile, his eyes twinkling with pride. Dio and Ai regarded him not as a distant boss but as a trusted confidant and pawn. The room exuded a familial warmth, a testament to their bond.

Saito Ichigo gestured for them to enter, his voice filled with excitement. "Congratulations, Y/N! The moment you've been waiting for is finally here!" he announced, unable to contain his delight.

"Ho? Does that mean what I think it means, Saito Ichigo?" Dio snickered, a flicker of amusement dancing in his eyes.

"Indeed it does," Saito replied, his smile widening as he slammed a piece of paper onto his table. "You don't have the role yet since you need to audition, but here's the contract for our agency."

Dio smirked, his gaze fixed on the contract as he reached out to take it. He meticulously examined every detail, his legal instincts kicking in. He wanted to ensure that the agency was following all the laws and had no hidden loopholes. After all, his background as a lawyer remained an integral part of his identity.

"Hmph, very well." Dio's smile grew as he signed the contract and handed it back to Ichigo, who eagerly accepted it and offered Dio a firm handshake.

"Glad to have you on board, Y/N."

"Hmph, I'm sure you are," Dio responded, a hint of pride lacing his voice.

Meanwhile, seizing the celebratory moment, Ai popped open a champagne bottle with a jubilant "pop!" The cork soared into the air, propelled by the force of the celebration. Dio observed the cork's trajectory with a mix of surprise and amusement, confident in his ability to manipulate time to prevent any harm.

In a split second, Ai's hand moved swiftly, connecting with Dio's forehead just as the cork landed, causing a soft thud. "Whoops, almost hit you there," she giggled, placing the cork on the table before pouring the champagne into the glasses provided by Ichigo.

"...what," Dio mumbled, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected gesture. He reluctantly took the glass of champagne offered to him, his eyes fixed on Ai, curiosity piqued. He wondered what had just transpired, pondering the meaning behind her playful action.

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Aqua stood in front of Dio, his expression deadpan as he tried to snap Dio out of his deep thoughts. He cleared his throat and crossed his arms, his eyes fixed on Dio's distant gaze.

"Y/N," Aqua said, his voice firm and resolute. "Earth to Y/N. Is anyone home?"

Dio blinked, slowly coming back to the present moment. He focused his attention on Aqua, his brows furrowing slightly. "Aqua Hoshino, that was very rude of you."

As Dio and Aqua continued their conversation, their voices caught the attention of a red-haired girl sitting a few tables away. Her eyes widened with recognition as she overheard Dio mention Aqua's full name. With excitement bubbling inside her, she couldn't resist the urge to approach them.

Kana Arima, a child actress known for her talent and mischievous nature, swiftly made her way toward Dio and Aqua's table. Her steps were filled with an infectious energy that radiated from her.

"Hoshino? Hoshino Aqua?" Kana exclaimed, jumping on top of the empty chair, which surprised not just Dio but the entire family sitting around him.

Dio's eyebrows furrowed slightly, wondering why a third gremlin spawned out of nowhere and even stared at him with a gaze that reminded him of Ai Hoshino's mischievous and childish antics.

"Arima...Kana?"Aqua mumbled in slight astonishment, obviously not anticipating of ever meeting her again after their first movie together.

"Arima Kana?" Ruby asked as she looked up to Ai. "She's the girl who can eat baking soda, right?"

"No, I'm not!"

"She's the girl who can cry in ten seconds tops," Aqua whispered, not caring about the fact he could easily be heard.

"Ohh, you mean the girl that cried on set because you were good?"

"Yeah, that girl. Honestly, I never thought we'd meet again in a movie, thought she'll either be too famous or she flopped."

"She's pretty good, I've heard from Ichigo that her personality changed, which is good. She was kind of off-putting before."

Dio and Kana both deadpanned at the trio, whispering amidst themselves even though every word they say could be heard clearly.

"I can hear you, you know." Kana deadpanned, not knowing how to react to the things she just heard.

"Ai Hoshino, don't encourage your kids."

"Hai!"