[There was a world where Ai opened the door and it really was her manager coming by to pick her up. Aqua got to grow up like a normal(ish) child. He's still not that affectionate, but he does, clearly care for his mother. Not that he ever really calls her that. Ai is Ai, and the person he once was has a hard time seeing her as his mom.
He's a quiet, overly serious child, and watches in pure delight as she finally gets to perform at the dome. All her hard work has lead up to this.]
What if...
He's a quiet, overly serious child, and watches in pure delight as she finally gets to perform at the dome. All her hard work has lead up to this.]