The Betrayed Hero and the Idol

Chapter 3 - Discovery

----- Ai POV -----

Burying my face into the couch, Ichigo then sits in the armchair.

"It seems like he saw right through your schemes. But to think you were that interested in-"

"Gah! Shut up shut up shut up! I was just curious!"

Taking a deep breath, I calm down my beating heart before thinking back on the surprise encounter.

So, Cassius Anemoi, huh?

Fufufu, just you wait!

I'm gonna make you my fan, I'll make you love me!

Familiar thoughts that go through my head with every performance.

So why... does it feel so shallow?

So unsatisfying?

Interrupting my train of thought, Miyako enters the room alongside my two babies.

"Mama!"

Opening my arms, I embrace Ruby while nuzzling my cheek against hers.

"Aww, you're just the thing I need. Mommy worked so hard at practice today, you know. I need my sweet Ruby to recharge!"

Continuing to dote on my daughter, I eventually stop to hug Aqua.

"How were you two?"

"We were fine as usual, Ai. Was practice any different?"

"Hmph, you're no fun. And for your information, yes it was. Today we did-"

"Holy crap!"

The room turns to Ichigo at his exclamation, his eyes glued to the laptop in front of him.

"What is it president?"

His eyes peeking over the screen, he then turns his laptop for the rest of us to see.

"Thay guy, Cassius Anemoi. He seems to be quite popular. Just take a look."

Looking at the search results, I see a collage of images with numerous articles.

Martial arts genius?

World champion?

Sudden retirement?

Huh? 

Was Cassius actually someone important?

The five of us then watch a video explaining his career.

A young prodigy to a cemented genius to a world champion.

Highlighting the actions that cemented Cassius Anemoi as a household name within the martial arts community.

While it was all impressive, and I did feel an intense wave of arousal each time it showed his bare, toned torso, dripping with sweat.

What stood out to me was his origins.

Orphaned, just like me, before finding a caregiver, like the president was for me.

But he didn't have his 'president' anymore.

He had... no one.

That settles it, I'm definitely gonna make him my fan!

What else is an idol for but to shine a light on those lost in the darkness?

"So cool! He was like 'pow' and 'bam' and then he just turned around and went 'boom'!"

"Indeed... he is something else. Who would guess that his retirement would lead him to be our neighbour? At least it seems we have some free security."