Ruby Hoshino

Appearance:

Ruby Hoshino has a bright, charming idol appearance that reflects her youthful energy and deep connection to her mother, Ai Hoshino. Her design evokes innocence and brilliance until that light dims in her "fallen" state.

Hair: Ruby has long, wavy, pale pink hair that cascades down her back, often tied into twin tails or styled in playful, idol-appropriate ways. Her hair’s gentle volume and color match her sweet, upbeat image.

Eyes: Her eyes are one of her most iconic features large, star-shaped pupils inherited from her mother, glowing in a bright ruby-red hue. They sparkle when she’s excited or performing, but darken significantly in her "fallen" state.

Face and Build: Ruby has a soft, youthful face with fair skin and delicate features. Her expressions range from cheerful and energetic to deeply emotional. She has a slender build, befitting her idol persona elegant and stage-ready, yet natural.

Outfits: Ruby typically wears bright, frilly idol costumes full of pinks, whites, and accessories like bows and ribbons. These outfits reflect her dream of becoming a star like her mother. In casual settings, she dresses in a cute and girly modern style.

Personality:

Cheerful and hopeful: Ruby is kind, enthusiastic, and full of hope. She’s fueled by the dream of becoming an idol and honoring her late mother’s legacy. Her smile is infectious, and she tries to lift those around her, even when she’s struggling inside.

Strong-willed: Despite her delicate appearance, Ruby is stubborn and fiercely determined. She insists on becoming an idol despite the dangers and resistance from those around her. She has a “never give up” attitude that pushes her forward no matter what.

Caring but naive: Ruby wants to protect her friends and her family, especially her brother Aqua. However, she often overlooks deeper emotional complexities, which can make her vulnerable to manipulation or unrealistic ideals.

Wounded yet resilient: Beneath her smile is grief Ruby has lived through the loss of her mother and harbors memories from her past life as Sarina. These scars drive her, but also make her sensitive to abandonment and betrayal.

Fallen Ruby:

This version of Ruby appears when her mental state cracks under pressure particularly when she's consumed by grief, vengeance, or the realization of harsh truths.

Eyes darken: Her iconic starry pupils fade or turn into a duller tone, visually signaling the shift in her psyche. Her stare becomes cold, almost hollow more reminiscent of Aqua’s detached expression.

Vengeful and obsessive: In this state, Ruby loses sight of her original dreams and becomes consumed by the desire to avenge her mother’s death. She becomes more emotionally unstable, manipulative, and closed off from others.

Emotionally numb: Ruby still feels but her ability to express those feelings is muted. Her voice becomes flatter, and her once warm smile vanishes. She acts more like a ghost of herself, someone going through the motions.

Lonely and self-destructive: While she may appear stronger or more confident in this form, it's built on pain. Ruby suppresses her vulnerability and pushes away those trying to help her, deepening her isolation.