Ai (I) as your Mother

Evening, 8:00 P.M

Ruby, Kana and Mem-cho continues to be practiced, guided by Ai.

Ai watches the final rehearsal, clapping her hands as they finish.

"You guys did it! That's great, very great! It was nearly-perfectly executed, now get some rest my children before the last practice."

Meanwhile

Piyeon gives Kana a water bottle. Kana blushes slightly, fixing her hair; turning her head to Piyeon then thanking him.

"Thanks, Piyeon-san!"

She drinks the water while murmuring

"What a gentleman. He's completely different from a certain man named Aqua."

Mem-cho smiles sheepishly.

"Arima-chan, do you hate Aqu-tan that much?"

Kana clenches the bottle, shouting in irritation.

"There's not a single element I like about him!"

she throws the empty water bottle away angrily

"He's insensitive and lacks common sense.he acts cool, but he's actually gloomy. On top of that, both he and his sister don't have respect towards older people. He's never addressed me politely! I don't think he'll ever change unless i tell him clearly about it!"

Mem-cho forces a smile.

(Thoughs: She's got a point. I'm much older than Arima-chan, but he's never addressed me politely, either...)

Kana continues:

"To think that he was cute when he was little."

Mem-cho raised an eyebrow in shock

"Oh? You've known him for a long time?"

Kana grits her teeth, shouting

"Yeah, I met him when we were little! I think we were about 3 or 4 back then? Once you've finally met him, you'll never forget about him!"

Mem-cho nods her head slowly, replying an okay slowly.

Kana clenches her fists, yelling

"He's been in my mind for a long time! He was like an angel at the time, but he grew up to be detestable. I wish he's stop uting my memories!"

Mem-cho looks more confused than ever

Ai claps her hands, calling their attention.

"Okay, back to practicing girls!"

Meanwhile — on Piyeon (Aqua)

"Finly, tomorrow is the big day. What do you think of the girls?"

Piyeon (original):

"They've gotten much better. Ruby-chan has always been good at dancing but was more enhanced with Airi-chan's help.

Mem-cho can walk about whim watching her surroundings more skillfully, all thanks to Airi-chan too!

Arima is steady and a quick learner. She seems to usually do it on her own way. And when she sings, there aren't any noticeable mistakes in her dance moves.

Make sure they're aware of position on a stage. Let them practice in the afternoon...then tell Airi-chan or tell them yourself to rest and prepare for tomorrow."

Aqua nods

"Okay."

He continued —

"Thank you for having your permission from Akira for my troublesome request on your day off."

Meanwhile at a beach on America.

Piyeon replied, chuckling

"It's okay. I've grown to like them, so I want them to succeed too. I'm actually happy that you asked Akira for my permission so you can help."

He paused — Silence

"But I'm kinda shocked.

You're impersonating me, but no one has noticed it. Excluding Airi-chan. That's impressive. Is it really easy for you actors to do such a thing?"

Aqua's voice softened

"I wonder? For those who can pull it off...maybe?"

Piyeon continues

"Hmm? But...did you really have to do this? I don't think you had to go as far as impersonating me..."

"She would oppose me no matter what I said." Aqua said firmly.

"On the other hand, she'd listen to Piyeon-san's words earnestly."

Piyeon chuckles

"I think she'd listen to you, too."

Aqua went silent

"I'm...rather fragile, you know."

Bedroom (10:00 P.M)

Ruby sighed sharply in excitement

"Haah– Finally! We're going to have our debut as idols."

She turns her head to Kana

"What to do? What to do?"

Kana furrows her eyebrows.

"You're too noisy...just go to sleep already. You shouldn't underestimate the importance of sleep.

According to some university research, the damage of staying up all night lasts for about three days, and your charm will be reduced about 30%.

Dai • O said something like that."

Ruby's eyes widened in shock.

"Dai • O did?! I have to go sleep now!"

She laid back properly, but only to kick her legs in irritation

"But I can't sleep at all! I'm too excited! What should I do?!"

Airi enters the room, hearing Ruby's cry. Bringing a hot milk.

"Did I hear that correctly? Perfect, I had prepared milk. I mean, it should've been for Akira-sama, but I guess you can take this, I have another spare for him."

Ruby sits up, taking the glass of milk.

"Oh, thank you...Airi-sama!"

Airi smiles back at her, patting her head before leaving.

"Alright, Goodnight, Ruby-chan."

Meanwhile, Kana whispers

"How nice...to be excited.

I can't seem to do that. It's not good."

Kana turns on her side away from Ruby

"...How can you be so excited anyway?"

She turns her head back, away

"No one can predict what will happen tomorrow. We're there because we have connections. People will boo us for that. Or worse, we might not have enough visitors to begin with.

How can you be positive, then?"

Ruby finishes her milk — laying it aside as she lie down again.

"Hm? Because i've longing for it."

She smiled, recalling her memories as Sarina Tendōji

"I used to be...cooped up in my room all the time. I had neither future not hope.

I thought to myself, At this rate, I'll die quietly without any thrill or excitement. However. The moment I became an idol nerf, every day was so much fun. (Referring to Ai the idol) My heart was filled with love.

My life became worth living after I found an idol to cheer for. (Ai) You don't know what you're missing out because you've never had one..."

"I don't care." Kana replied.

Ruby continues —

"And then, I met someone around that time."

Kana raised an eyebrow

"Someone?"

Ruby nods. Whispering.

"Yeah, he was my first love."

Kana's voice became soft

"Oh, my. how bittersweet."

Ruby's voice continues to be nostalgic

"He told me...that he'd be my fan if I became an Idol. (Referring to Gorou Amamiya)

I've always dreamed...of becoming an idol since then."

Ruby turns in her side; with a sleepy voice, she continued to murmur.

"I wonder where doctor is right now. I'm sure he's still an idol nerd.

If I can be popular as an idol, I'm sure... "(Ruby falls asleep)

Kana sits up, brushing Ruby's hair; her eyes, softening in affection.

"How nice. You gave a fan who will support you no matter what."

She turns and looks away before standing up

"I don't have anyone like that. Everyone still Sees me as the former child actor...but no one is looking at the current 'me' right now."

She opens the door, going down stairs.

(Kana's thoughts: It mustn't have been easy for Aqua and the president.)

She noticed Piyeons mask; laid on the table.

(Kana's thoughts: Piyeon's mask!)

Kana hides behind the wall, smirking. Trying to take a glance on Piyeon's face.

"He's been stubborn and refused to take it off, so I've been curios.

How does he look under that mask?"

She glances unto him, only to recognize it was Aqua...drinking an energy juice. The whole time...it was Aqua, under the mask.

Her heart races in nervousness and.... something more?

After a few seconds, Kana decides to go back, upstairs.

Meanwhile

After 30 minutes passed, Aqua walks up to the living room, staring unto Akira who's doing his work on his laptop again while Airi was asleep on his lap.

Aqua approaches him

"Still not asleep?"

Akira didn't glance back, focused on his work.

"Yeah, definitely. By the way, good job."

Aqua's voice became sharper.

"So...our contract?"

Akira freezes, he closes his laptop before laying Airi's head gently to the sofa.

"I'd like to go to the bathroom first." calmy (he's really in need to pee, not nervous)

Aqua blocks his way, standing Infront of him

"Don't try and dodge the contract of why I've been doing this shitty thing the whole time."

Silence — Aqua walks closer, looking up at him

"Who...are you really? What is your connection with Ai, really?"

Akira was frozen in place for a second

(Akira's thoughts: This is bad! I cannot make any excuses without telling him the real deal.

Pause —

I see... Then,)

Akira calms his self down, walking in closer, leaning his face closer to Aqua's; with a large and sharp voice, he said

"Don't make me tell the world your true identites as Ai's hidden children, understand?"

Aqua's eyes widened in fear and shock.

Akira pats his shoulder before going to the bathroom.

Aqua was frozen for a sec before turning his back on Akira.

"Who...the hell is he, really?"