Oshi no Ko: The Maestro

Chapter 30: Jealousy's Hidden Embrace

Comments about the recent episode of LoveNow:
~Akane and Hiroshi's chemistry is off the charts! That view, those smiles, I'm officially shipping them. 🚢❤️ #AkaneHiroshi #PerfectMatch

~I need someone to look at me the way Hiroshi looks at Akane. That rooftop scene was pure cinematic perfection. 🌃😭 #Hirokane #Swoon

~Akane's blushes and Hiroshi's charm - this episode was pure magic! The cherry blossom scene was my favourite! 🌸💕 #LoveBlossoms #PerfectDate

~I can't get over how stunning Osaka looked in this episode. Akane and Hiroshi's date had it all - romance, adventure, and breathtaking views. 😊🌃 #DreamDate

~I'm officially shipping Akane and Hiroshi so hard after this episode! They're so sweet together, and their date was incredibly romantic. ❤️💫 #RelationshipGoals

With Ruby...
Ruby lay in her cosy bed, her body feeling as heavy as a sack of bricks after a gruelling day of exercise. With a tired chuckle, she mumbled to herself, "I'm so tired, I might just turn into a human sloth!"

But as exhaustion crept in, she couldn't help but smile. She knew it was all worth it in the end. Her dream of becoming an idol was within reach, and Piyeon, her dedicated trainer, was the driving force behind her progress. "Piyeon's workouts are no joke," she thought, "but they're turning me into a star in the making."

As Ruby lay in her cosy bed, her phone suddenly chimed with a notification. She reached for it, her curiosity piqued. Opening the notification, she saw that the new episode of "LoveNow" had been released. With a mischievous grin, she wondered aloud, "I wonder what trouble Hiroshi and Aqua caused this time."

She couldn't help but chuckle, knowing that her friend Hiroshi and her brother Aqua had a knack for getting into amusing predicaments. Ruby tapped on the notification eagerly to start watching the episode, eager to see what hilarious escapades awaited her this time.

The next day...
The next day at school, Hiroshi confidently strode through the bustling hallway, drawing curious glances and hushed whispers from his fellow students. He was accustomed to the attention. However, today, he had a different mission on his mind.

His keen eyes scanned the sea of students, looking for a certain someone amidst the chaos of lockers slamming shut and laughter echoing through the corridor. Hiroshi's determination was unwavering; he had a knack for finding people when he put his mind to it.

Hiroshi's brow furrowed slightly as he continued to navigate through the crowded hallway, weaving his way past chatty classmates and bustling students. He'd been searching for Ruby for quite some time now, and the fact that she seemed to have disappeared into thin air was starting to bother him.

He muttered to himself, "Where did she disappear to? She's usually not this elusive." Hiroshi's usually confident demeanour wavered as he pondered this mystery, wondering if perhaps Ruby had slipped away to deal with some idol-related business or if she was just caught up in another one of Aqua's schemes.

Hiroshi's sharp eyes finally caught a glimpse of Ruby not far away. Relief washed over him as he waved his hand enthusiastically, calling out, "Ruby-chan! There you are!"

However, as she noticed him and their eyes met, her expression was far from welcoming. She shot him a displeased look, one that seemed to convey she didn't want to engage in conversation. Ignoring his friendly gesture, she turned away and briskly walked in the opposite direction, leaving Hiroshi standing there, puzzled and somewhat hurt by her response.

Hiroshi watched Ruby's retreating figure with a perplexed expression. He muttered to himself, "Well, that's definitely a first." It was unusual for Ruby to avoid him, especially when they had a new "LoveNow" episode to discuss or some mischief to plan.