Oshi no ko: Akari Hayaki

Chapter 3: It's Alright

/Ai Pov/ Note: {}- This is something that indicates a past memory or a past lines.

Hikaru Kamiki, the person who I slept with. In fact, I'm still not sure how I actually started to like him. Was it truly love, though? Or did my search for love drive me to become blind? Or...

Was it because I was heartbroken?

Akari screamed, "He is a serial killer!"

A serial killer?! The guy I slept with? The father of my twins?

I was shivering coldly. I was startled because of how stupid I had been to fall for his tricks. I hoped it was a lie as I turned to face Akari. But, seeing her face full of tears, anger, and terror, I couldn't help but accept the reality.

I slept with a serial killer... Oh...

My mind went blank for a second.

So I was a target at the first place, huh? But w-why? I NEVER DID ANYTHING TO YOU! WHY?! WHY?!

I was panicking till I came to my senses.

W-wait, he knows them! What if he goes after them! R-Ruby! What if he kills Ruby!

I was starting to worry when I heard a huge crash on the floor. Akari was no longer seated in her chair as I turned to face her; instead, she had collapsed to the floor.

A-Akari?!

I tried to get up from my chair, but my puny baby body prevented me from doing so. I noticed Akari sweating and struggling to breathe.

Akari! H-Help! Anybody! HELP!

What could I do, though? I am only a baby. A little, helpless baby who could only cry-

Wait! Cry... I can cry!

I began crying as loudly as I could so that someone would hear me. I kept crying, but no one could hear me until...

"It's alright Ai...", Akari woke up as she heard my cry.

When I turned to face Akari, I was touched by the gentle touch of her hand.

"It's alright, mama is alright Ai."

Her face was staring back at me, and it reminded me of the day I was born to this new life. This sensation made me feel warm and cozy. Is this... Love?

"Waaaaa! Waaaaa!", I cried in relief that she woke up.

As I saw Akari struggle to rise, I couldn't stop crying. When she stood up, she carefully carried me to my room and softly placed me in my crib. She gently wiped my tears away and kissed me on the cheek. I could see her having a hard time walking because of that fall earlier.

"Did mama worry you Ai? Forgive me", Akari softly stroked my head, "There there, mama was just shocked that's all", Akari then gave me a loving smile. She then began to sing me a lullaby while sitting on a chair next to the crib.

After taking a deep breath, Akari begins to sing, "A girl who had dreams as she walks through the sea. She carries a bag full of dreams. She gave it to people she meets on the way. She couldn't help but smile on her face. But the further she goes..."

M-my eyes are getting sleepy, but I wanna know what happens the further she goes...

As I was about to fall asleep, I notice Akari smiling at me as she goes away.

D-Don't go yet! I... *Yawns* I still need to know if you are o-okay and is m-my children are okay...

I was amazed at the time that I was still able to sleep despite learning that terrible news. Perhaps it was because of that lovely music... Or perhaps it's just that Akari's voice sounds so peaceful...