TV-Series
Description
Aquamarine Hoshino, often called Aqua, is the male protagonist of the series. He was originally a thirty-something obstetrician-gynecologist named Gorou Amamiya, a dedicated fan of the idol Ai Hoshino, whom he was also tasked with delivering babies for. After being killed by a stalker of Ai, he was reincarnated as her son. As a child, he had fair skin, blond hair, and blue eyes, and he inherited the distinctive six-pointed star pattern in his eye from his mother, specifically his right eye. As a teenager, he is described as tall and handsome, with a stoic and reserved demeanor. His star eyes can change, sometimes turning dark or developing a second dark star when he is consumed by his vengeful motives.
In his new life, Aqua is highly intelligent, introverted, and often direct. He is a reserved individual who does not typically socialize much with others, maintaining a calm and detached exterior that hides a deeply calculating and manipulative nature. He is willing to use anyone as a tool to achieve his goals, yet he possesses a protective, kind side that he rarely shows openly. His actions are often driven by a sense of duty and a desire to prevent others from suffering the same fate as his mother, even if it means sabotaging their dreams or pushing them away for their own safety.
The core of Aqua's character is his singular, consuming motivation for revenge. When his mother Ai was murdered in front of him at age four, he theorized that his unknown biological father, someone within the entertainment industry, had provided the stalker with the information needed to find their home. He swears to find and kill his father to avenge her death. To achieve this, he pursues a career in acting, believing that climbing the entertainment industry ladder is the only way to gain the power and proximity necessary to identify and confront his father. This goal overshadows nearly every decision he makes, from choosing roles to forming relationships.
In the story, Aqua serves as the driving force behind the plot's darker, investigative, and revenge-oriented threads. He navigates the entertainment world not for fame or passion, but as a means to an end. His role is often that of a puppeteer, working behind the scenes to manipulate situations and people to his advantage. He acts as a foil to his more emotionally expressive sister, Ruby, and frequently operates in the shadowy corners of the industry, exposing its cutthroat nature.
Key relationships define his journey. With his mother Ai, he shares a complex bond as both her former fan and her reincarnated son. Her death is the trauma that shapes his entire life. He is fiercely protective of his twin sister, Ruby, initially trying to sabotage her dream of becoming an idol to prevent her from suffering the same fate as Ai, leading others to label him a sis-con. He reconnects with child actress Kana Arima, a childhood acquaintance. He respects her talent and often finds himself acting more like his old self around her, though he keeps her at a distance by calling her by her surname to avoid dragging her into his revenge plot. His most significant relationship is with actress Akane Kurokawa. He saves her from a suicide attempt during a reality dating show, and they begin a public relationship. Akane's sharp intellect and method acting skills allow her to deduce his true motives. While Aqua initially dates her as a strategic asset, Akane genuinely falls in love with him and offers to help him carry out his revenge, a burden he ultimately rejects by breaking up with her for her safety.
Aqua undergoes a notable development. He starts as a cynical infant who sets boundaries, such as refusing to be breastfed to maintain his adult sensibilities. The trauma of witnessing his mother's murder gives him post-traumatic stress disorder, which haunts him for years. His personality hardens into the dark and calculating teenager seen for most of the story. However, his resolve is tested as he forms genuine bonds, particularly with Akane and Kana. He experiences moments of doubt and the temptation to abandon his revenge for a normal life, especially when he believes his target is dead, but ultimately recommits to his dark path upon discovering the truth.
Aqua possesses several notable abilities. He is a highly skilled actor, though his approach is analytical and technical rather than purely emotional; he views cameras, lighting, and props as tools for his performance. He is also a capable behind-the-scenes operator, skilled in video editing, social media strategy, and theatrical production. His past life as a doctor gives him a mature perspective and knowledge, but he does not pursue medicine in his new life. His most potent ability is his deductive intelligence and strategic cunning, allowing him to plan years in advance and manipulate complex situations to serve his revenge plot.
In his new life, Aqua is highly intelligent, introverted, and often direct. He is a reserved individual who does not typically socialize much with others, maintaining a calm and detached exterior that hides a deeply calculating and manipulative nature. He is willing to use anyone as a tool to achieve his goals, yet he possesses a protective, kind side that he rarely shows openly. His actions are often driven by a sense of duty and a desire to prevent others from suffering the same fate as his mother, even if it means sabotaging their dreams or pushing them away for their own safety.
The core of Aqua's character is his singular, consuming motivation for revenge. When his mother Ai was murdered in front of him at age four, he theorized that his unknown biological father, someone within the entertainment industry, had provided the stalker with the information needed to find their home. He swears to find and kill his father to avenge her death. To achieve this, he pursues a career in acting, believing that climbing the entertainment industry ladder is the only way to gain the power and proximity necessary to identify and confront his father. This goal overshadows nearly every decision he makes, from choosing roles to forming relationships.
In the story, Aqua serves as the driving force behind the plot's darker, investigative, and revenge-oriented threads. He navigates the entertainment world not for fame or passion, but as a means to an end. His role is often that of a puppeteer, working behind the scenes to manipulate situations and people to his advantage. He acts as a foil to his more emotionally expressive sister, Ruby, and frequently operates in the shadowy corners of the industry, exposing its cutthroat nature.
Key relationships define his journey. With his mother Ai, he shares a complex bond as both her former fan and her reincarnated son. Her death is the trauma that shapes his entire life. He is fiercely protective of his twin sister, Ruby, initially trying to sabotage her dream of becoming an idol to prevent her from suffering the same fate as Ai, leading others to label him a sis-con. He reconnects with child actress Kana Arima, a childhood acquaintance. He respects her talent and often finds himself acting more like his old self around her, though he keeps her at a distance by calling her by her surname to avoid dragging her into his revenge plot. His most significant relationship is with actress Akane Kurokawa. He saves her from a suicide attempt during a reality dating show, and they begin a public relationship. Akane's sharp intellect and method acting skills allow her to deduce his true motives. While Aqua initially dates her as a strategic asset, Akane genuinely falls in love with him and offers to help him carry out his revenge, a burden he ultimately rejects by breaking up with her for her safety.
Aqua undergoes a notable development. He starts as a cynical infant who sets boundaries, such as refusing to be breastfed to maintain his adult sensibilities. The trauma of witnessing his mother's murder gives him post-traumatic stress disorder, which haunts him for years. His personality hardens into the dark and calculating teenager seen for most of the story. However, his resolve is tested as he forms genuine bonds, particularly with Akane and Kana. He experiences moments of doubt and the temptation to abandon his revenge for a normal life, especially when he believes his target is dead, but ultimately recommits to his dark path upon discovering the truth.
Aqua possesses several notable abilities. He is a highly skilled actor, though his approach is analytical and technical rather than purely emotional; he views cameras, lighting, and props as tools for his performance. He is also a capable behind-the-scenes operator, skilled in video editing, social media strategy, and theatrical production. His past life as a doctor gives him a mature perspective and knowledge, but he does not pursue medicine in his new life. His most potent ability is his deductive intelligence and strategic cunning, allowing him to plan years in advance and manipulate complex situations to serve his revenge plot.