🧸✨: The Squeak of Victory
The commercial set was bathed in soft, warm light. Raito Hikari and Tsuki Kuroi stood side by side, holding miniature plushie versions of themselves close to their chests.
Raito: "And the best part? The more you hug them, the more they look like they've been loved..."
He gave his plushie a gentle squeeze, beaming at the camera.
Tsuki: "So they really become yours."
His voice was quiet, but his expression was sincere as he looked down at the tiny figure in his hands.
Raito: "And they make the cutest noises! Like this!"
Squeak.
Tsuki: "See?"
Squeak.
The camera pulled back for the final shot. The two idols looked at each other, and in perfect sync, they squeezed the plushies one last time.
Text on screen: "Polar Opposites Plushies — Now Available for Pre-Order."
Raito & Tsuki: ✨ "Cuddle the light. Hold the moon." ✨
"Cut!"
Jun Sazanami exhaled, clutching his chest.
Jun: "That was too pure. My heart can't take it."
Hinata Aoi nodded vigorously, eyes sparkling.
Hinata: "I feel attacked by cuteness!"
Nagisa Ran wiped a tear from the corner of his eye.
Nagisa: "That should be illegal."
Even Saegusa Ibara allowed himself a rare, fleeting smile before clearing his throat loudly, returning to his usual stern demeanor.
Ibara: "Don't get complacent. Vocal training starts in ten minutes."
But for now, none of that mattered. The scandal, the fear, the looming threat of Mama Hikari—everything had melted away into soft fabric and warmth.
Raito and Tsuki looked at each other, then silently swapped their plushies.
Raito now held the Tsuki plush—small, dark-haired, with a serious little face.
Tsuki held the Raito plush—bright, grinning, and seemingly waving forever.
They turned toward Ibara. Two steps forward. Two pairs of eyes looking up, wide and pleading. Puppy-dog eyes activated at maximum power.
Raito: "...It's... so soft..."
Tsuki: "...It smells like lavender..."
Ibara stared. The silence stretched.
Hiyori Tomoe leaned in, whispering from the side.
Hiyori: "If you say no now... you'll break the internet and their hearts."
Jun: "And you'll definitely summon Mama Hikari."
Ibara exhaled deeply through his nose, then flicked both of their foreheads lightly.
Ibara: "...Idiots. Of course you can keep them." 💫🧸
Raito muffled a squeal of delight, clutching the Tsuki plush to his chest like it was life itself. Tsuki, ever composed, tucked the Raito plush safely under his arm, carefully adjusting its tiny collar with a tenderness that spoke volumes.
Somewhere far away, in a room filled with glowing monitors, a woman wearing heart-shaped glasses gasped. Her fingers flew across the keyboard.
"MY SON ADOPTS HIS OWN PLUSHIE? SIBLING LOVE OR SECRET ROMANCE?! 🤯💖"
The internet burned once more. But in the studio, two idols smiled without fear.
🎁🌙: The Offering
The next day, a plain brown box arrived at StarMaker Production.
Tenshouin Eichi eyed it with suspicion.
Eichi: "A package?"
Fushimi Yuzuru: "...From Polar Opposites?"
Eichi opened it carefully. Inside, resting on silk paper, were the two plushies. Raito grinned up cheerfully, while Tsuki stared back with a look of solemn apology.
Beneath them lay a folded note.
"We're very sorry Eichi-sama for the photoshoot incident and my mother's gossiping blog. We hope our plushies will cheer you up... and please don't sue us.
— Polar Opposites (in hiding)"
Silence filled the room.
Yuzuru: "They're offering tribute." 🌙☀️
Hibiki Wataru: "They think you're gonna sue them?! Ahaha!"
Himemiya Tori: "Ohhh~ It's like they sent hostages to appease a god!"
Eichi didn't laugh. He stared at the plushies for a long moment, then reached down and gently squeezed Raito's head.
Squeak.
His expression twitched. The coldness in his eyes softened, just barely.
Mika Kagehira: "...That squeak did something."
Eichi cleared his throat sharply, quickly sliding both plushies into his bag as if hiding contraband.
Eichi: "It's ridiculous."
But as he walked away, everyone noticed two things:
1. His ears were dusted with a faint pink.
2. His hand rested protectively over the bulge in his bag.
Yuzuru: "...The god has accepted their offering." ✨🧸💫
And deep inside that bag, two tiny idols rested in victory. Unbeknownst to them, security camera footage would later capture Eichi during his coffee break... gently adjusting Raito's squished hat... and straightening Tsuki's bowtie before a meeting.
📱💤: Polar Naps
Late that night at COSMIC PRODUCTION.
The lights were dim. Raito and Tsuki lay curled up on the lounge sofas, fast asleep. Raito nuzzled the Tsuki plushie like a lifeline. Tsuki rested his cheek against the Raito plushie, anchoring himself to the light.
The entire COSMIC lineup stood in the doorway, frozen.
Hinata: "I can't... I can't breathe..."
Niki: "They're still using them?!"
Rinne: "It's not just merch anymore. It's emotional support."
Kohaku: "This is why we need more budget for psychological care."
HiMERU: "They've made their bonds real... through fluff." ✨🧸
Shu Itsuki crossed his arms, looking unimpressed, but Mika noticed the tiny upward twitch at the corner of his mouth.
Mika: "...You're going to request your own plushie next week."
Shu: "..." (Glare intensity: 100%)
Ibara stepped forward. He looked down at the sleeping boys, then quietly draped two blankets over them.
Ibara: "...Idiots... get some real sleep."
He pulled out his phone.
Click.
The photo was perfect: Moonlight, blankets, and two boys holding tiny versions of each other.
Hinata: "Ibara-senpai! You're going rogue!"
Jun: "I should have known. You've been waiting for blackmail material since day one."
Ibara slid his phone away, stone-faced, but Hiyori caught it—the tiniest smile.
That night, Ibara created a new album on his phone.
Folder Name: "Polar Naps" 🌙☀️📱💤
By morning, the photo had mysteriously become the background image for every group chat. And of course, it was the headline on Mama Hikari's blog:
"SECRET SLEEPING FOOTAGE LEAKED! CUTENESS OVERLOAD CONFIRMED!! 😭💞"
🌑💫: Gravity
Later that week, the studio lights suddenly died during practice. Total darkness.
When the power flickered back on five minutes later...
Raito and Tsuki were curled together on the floor.
Raito had an arm wrapped around Tsuki's waist.
Tsuki's head rested against Raito's shoulder.
They were breathing in perfect sync.
Nagisa: "Ohhh~ This is not practice."
Hinata: "They... just naturally gravitated..."
Jun: "Of course. They fell asleep and cuddled in under ten minutes?"
Ibara raised his phone again.
Click.
Shu: "...Pathetic."
Mika: "You're taking notes for your own unit shoot."
HiMERU: "Even without light or sound... they still found each other." ✨
Raito: (Stirring) "...Five more minutes..."
Tsuki: (Tightening his grip) "...Denied."
The room collectively shattered.
Mama Hikari's blog updated instantly:
"SLEEPING BOND CONFIRMED! PACT OF SUN AND MOON UNDER BLACKOUT?! 💤💞🔥"
At StarMaker, Eichi was in a serious meeting when his phone buzzed. He saw the photo and violently turned the screen face-down, his ears turning red.
Wataru: "Oho~ Someone's flustered."
Tori: "Is Eichi-sama... jealous?"
Eichi: "I'M NOT."
Yuzuru: "You checked three times in one minute." 🌑📱
Eichi stormed out, muttering about irresponsibility. But alone in his office, he opened the photo again, zooming in on their intertwined hands. Then, he reached into his bag and placed the two plushies side-by-side on his desk—one in the light, one in the shadow—just how they belonged.
☕🌸: Normal Days
On a rare day off, Raito and Tsuki walked through the city, disguised in sunglasses and masks. They found a quiet cafe and sat by the window, drinking coffee and watching the world go by.
Raito: "It feels... normal."
Tsuki: "Yeah. It does."
For a moment, they weren't idols. They weren't trending topics. They were just two boys sharing a quiet moment.
Raito took a bite of his croissant, leaving a crumb on his lip.
Tsuki wordlessly handed him a napkin.
Tsuki: "...You're messy."
Raito: "But you always clean up after me."
The air changed. The moment stretched, soft and warm—
"KYAAAA! IS THAT THEM?!"
Peace shattered. Fans had spotted them! Cameras flashed. Questions flew.
"Are they on a date?!"
Panic mode: ACTIVATED. They grabbed their bags and bolted for the back exit, leaving their drinks behind.
"CAFE AMBUSH! PLOT TWIST IN PUBLIC — WERE THEY CAUGHT MID-DATE?! 🌸☕💨🔥"
🍡🤱: Mama's Protection
As they ran down the alley, a massive shadow blocked their path.
It was Mikejima Madara. Disguised as "Mama-san," complete with fake gray hair and oversized sunglasses, holding a dango skewer.
Madara: "Ohhh? If it isn't my two runaway moon-and-sun babies~!"
WHOOSH.
In one motion, he swept Raito up into his arms like a princess and pulled Tsuki into a crushing hug.
Madara: "There! All better now! Mama's here to protect you from paparazzi and poor life choices!"
Raito: "Put me down! We're incognito!"
Tsuki: "...You're drawing more attention."
Madara: "Nonsense! This is love in motion!"
His expression softened, his voice dropping low and serious.
Madara: "I've spent years running from labels... only to realize—I don't want to be alone."
He spun them around again, adjusting their scarves and glasses with motherly care.
Madara: "We walk together. I am your terrifying but loving guardian. And NO COMMENT on whether this was romantic or not." 💃🕶️
And so, Madara shepherded them safely back to their dorms, singing loudly the whole way. Tsuki rolled his eyes, but his hand was tightly gripping Madara's sleeve.
💖🌌: A Family for Mama
Safe inside their room, the adrenaline faded.
Raito: "...He calls us moon and sun. He calls us his babies..."
Tsuki: "We aren't. He knows that."
Raito: "...But he wanted to be."
They thought about Madara—so loud, so full of love, giving everything to everyone... but returning to an empty room alone.
Raito: "...He gives everything. But who holds him?"
Tsuki: "...No wonder he keeps moving." 🌍💔
Raito looked up, fire in his eyes.
Raito: "Next time... We call him. Not just when we're running."
Tsuki nodded slowly, a small smile touching his lips.
Tsuki: "...Yeah." ✨🌌
Raito & Tsuki: "Mama deserves family too."
To be continued... 💖🍡🌙☀️