Mai Sakurajima's grey-blue eyes gazed out, reflecting Lin Ye's face. Her scrutinizing look seemed to want to discern something, but in the end, all she saw was Lin Ye's slightly smiling expression.
"No, I haven't."
She answered.
She certainly wouldn't reveal the problems she was encountering just because of a sentence from the man before her; she knew absolutely nothing about him.
Who knew if he was some villain with ulterior motives?
Thinking of this, she even wanted to finish her meal and leave early.
"It's best if you haven't. I felt that Senpai didn't look very well today, so I guessed that perhaps Senpai had encountered some special matter. I might be able to offer some help."
Lin Ye did not confirm further.
He and Mai Sakurajima had only just met; they were strangers.
However, from Mai Sakurajima's reaction just now, Lin Ye felt that this great star before him had indeed encountered a problem. Whether this problem was a Strange event or Puberty Syndrome remained an unknown variable.
"Thank you, but my daily life is normal. There are no problems. I appreciate your kindness."
Mai Sakurajima smiled and actively expressed her gratitude.
This was within Lin Ye's expectations. If Mai Sakurajima had agreed immediately, he would have had to be suspicious and think it over.
"I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Lin Ye, a second-year student at Chiba Sobu High. If Senpai encounters any special events in the future, you can contact me. I might be able to help."
After speaking,
Lin Ye took a slip of paper, wrote down his surname and contact number, and handed it to the girl.
If what Mai Sakurajima encountered was a Strange event, he could just happen to gain an extra 'reality mission' and get a few more points and experience, saving him the trouble of aimlessly searching for Strange entities.
If it was Puberty Syndrome, he was also quite curious about what 'Puberty Syndrome' in this world would look like.
Perhaps 'Puberty Syndrome' had also been eroded by the Strange and turned into the shape of the Strange.
"Thank you."
Mai Sakurajima expressed her thanks once again. Her slender fingers picked up the paper slip, and she placed it into her pocket.
The entire process was very natural, full of etiquette in every movement, giving one the feeling of being valued.
As expected of a big star; no matter who she faced, she treated them with a smile and politeness.
"This person is..."
At this moment, Mai Sakurajima's gaze fell upon Ai Hoshino beside him.
"Hello! I am Lin-kun's... friend,"
Ai Hoshino thought about her relationship with Lin Ye. Currently, she could only use 'friend' to express it. "Ai Hoshino, currently a..."
"That idol?"
Mai Sakurajima spoke first.
After hearing the name 'Ai Hoshino' and noticing the girl's looks and hair color, she recalled it.
"Eh, eh, eh? Miss Sakurajima knows me?"
Ai Hoshino was greatly shocked.
The other party was Mai Sakurajima, a well-known big star in Japan, while she was just an idol. Although she had some fame, compared to Mai Sakurajima, she counted as basically nothing.
"I saw your idol group's performance when browsing video sites in the past. Later, when I came to Akihabara, I also saw your live performance. If I remember correctly, there is a performance by your idol group tonight, right!"
This made Ai Hoshino even happier.
Just a moment ago, she was endlessly sad and lonely because of Lin Ye's attitude toward Mai Sakurajima. Now, her mood was jubilant, the corners of her eyes unable to stop showing joy.
"Mhm, mhm, mhm, yes! Tonight there is a performance by our B Komachi idol group. If Miss Sakurajima has time, why not come and watch our performance! We definitely won't let you down."
Swish swish.
Ai Hoshino fished out a ticket.
"This is a VIP ticket for the first row."
Ai Hoshino enthusiastically presented the ticket to Mai Sakurajima.
Lin Ye looked at that ticket, thinking that should be the admission ticket Ai Hoshino had prepared for him!
"This..."
Mai Sakurajima hadn't expected Ai Hoshino to have prepared an admission ticket.
This certainly wasn't prepared for her, so...
"This is the admission ticket Miss Hoshino prepared for Student Lin, right! It wouldn't be appropriate for me to accept it."
She found a reason to decline politely.
Although Ai Hoshino said she and Lin Ye were only friends, for her to go out in private clothes to hang out with Lin Ye in Akihabara on the very day she had to go on stage to perform at night...
No matter how she looked at it, she didn't think Ai Hoshino's attitude toward Lin Ye was merely that of a friend.
The next second, Mai Sakurajima saw Ai Hoshino take out a second admission ticket from her hand.
"I have another one, hehehe."
Ai Hoshino gazed at her with sparkling, starry eyes, not even blinking, waiting for an answer with an expectant expression.
Mai Sakurajima sighed lightly in her heart.
Declining politely once didn't work. This second time...
Forget it!
She thought about it and extended her hand to accept the admission ticket from the girl's hand.
"I will go."
She just happened to have time tonight as well. The work at the film crew should end this afternoon barring any accidents.
Going to a concert to enjoy the singing could also count as a form of relaxation!
"Thank you, thank you! I definitely won't let Miss Sakurajima down."
"Shh..."
Noticing Ai Hoshino's raised volume, Mai Sakurajima gestured for the girl to mind her voice.
"Sorry, sorry."
Ai Hoshino hurriedly apologized.
Mai Sakurajima smiled, signaling Ai Hoshino not to mind too much.
Next, the three ate their noodles. Ai Hoshino occasionally asked about things in the entertainment industry.
Mai Sakurajima answered basically everything.
The two conversed harmoniously.
This gave Lin Ye the feeling that he was actually the superfluous one.
A dozen or so minutes later,
The three finished their meal.
Leaving the restaurant and arriving on the street,
The sun was bright and beautiful. Passersby walked back and forth in twos and threes.
Lin Ye, Mai Sakurajima, and Ai Hoshino walked together for a distance.
"I need to return to the film crew now. I'll take my leave here."
"Goodbye, Miss Sakurajima. Looking forward to your performance in Akihabara this afternoon."
"Thank you."
Mai Sakurajima also knew that Lin Ye and Ai Hoshino had come to Akihabara specifically because of her.
Before turning to leave, she smiled and greeted politely once more, finally stepping away and leaving behind a beautiful receding figure.
"Wow!"
Ai Hoshino was still looking at Mai Sakurajima.
"Mai is so pretty, her skin is so white, and her figure is so good too."
"Especially her temper, it's so good. Getting along with her, she didn't have the airs of a big star at all."
"She didn't look down on me as an idol either, and even encouraged and supported me, looking forward to my performance tonight."
In Japan, the status of a star was much higher than that of an idol.
"Wuu wuu wuu, Lin-kun, Mai is amazing!"
By the end of her praise, Ai Hoshino was hugging Lin Ye's arm and shaking it to vent the excitement in her heart.
Lin Ye was shaken into laughter.
"Right!"
"Mhm mhm."
"Mai is great."
"That's true."
"So, now you know why I want to support Mai, right!"
One sentence, in an instant, awakened Ai Hoshino's sleeping memory.
The night she met Lin Ye, Lin Ye had personally expressed that he wanted to support Mai Sakurajima and didn't want to support her anymore.
And now, through less than half an hour of contact, she had been attracted by Mai Sakurajima.
This, this...
How could it be like this!
"Wuu wuu..."
Ai Hoshino held her small head, letting out a whimpering sound.
"Hahaha..."
"Lin-kun, don't laugh at me."
"Ai-chan was captivated too."
"I can be captivated, but Lin-kun cannot."
She put down her hands, looked up at Lin Ye, and pouted. "It's enough if Lin-kun supports me. Otherwise, otherwise I'll cry for you to see."
Lin Ye looked around left and right at the surroundings. "There's no one nearby. Cry away!"
"Wuu wah!"
Her pink fist landed on Lin Ye's chest but couldn't cause a single bit of damage.
A dozen seconds later, Ai Hoshino stopped. She stared for a good while before popping out a sentence, "I will support her together with Lin-kun."
Lin Ye couldn't help smiling; he almost laughed out loud again.
"Right, Lin-kun, did you say those words to Mai at the beginning because you felt Mai has also encountered that kind of thing?"
Ai Hoshino's tone suddenly became a bit more solemn.
"I can't be completely sure, but the probability is relatively high. However, she doesn't trust me yet, so even if she has encountered a problem, she won't tell me."
"Who told Lin-kun to be so direct at the start? A girl would be scared. If it were me, I definitely would have run away directly."
Ai Hoshino hmphed twice and continued, "Girls all have vigilance, let alone a super beautiful female superstar like Mai."
"So, I'll help you, Lin-kun."
Ai Hoshino had already obtained Mai Sakurajima's private social contact information; they had added each other as friends.
"Help me chase her?" Lin Ye immediately teased.
"Ha? Who, who is helping you chase her! I'm only helping you inquire about the special matters Mai has encountered. For other things, I won't help, absolutely won't help."
The purple long-haired girl said with incomparable firmness.
She didn't want to see Lin Ye and Mai Sakurajima's relationship get better and better! Even less did she want to help Lin Ye and Mai Sakurajima get together herself.
The moment Ai Hoshino thought about Lin Ye and Mai Sakurajima getting together under her help and matchmaking—that scene almost made her crumble.
Lin Ye was hers!
"Alright, but no need to rush."
"Mhm mhm."
Ai Hoshino looked into the distance. "Then where do we go next?"
"Let's look at the shops ahead! I want to see if there are any electronics and models."
Last time, he just looked casually. Now he could not only browse but also purchase properly.
With money, one could be willful.
"Mm, okay."
The two walked shoulder to shoulder.
Ai Hoshino had put her hat and mask back on, but her gaze kept glancing occasionally at Lin Ye walking beside her, and unconsciously slid down to look at that hand of Lin Ye's.
Should she...
Hold hands?
Ai Hoshino was nervous.
Ahead, many passersby suddenly approached. Ai Hoshino didn't react for a moment and was almost bumped into; it was Lin Ye who pulled the girl over in time.
"Be careful. Watch the front when walking. Ahead is Akihabara's main street; there will be more people."
"Mm."
She grasped Lin Ye's arm with both hands. Her right hand trembled, summoning up her courage, and her slender, tender little hand finally held onto Lin Ye's hand.
Separated by a thin layer of fabric with a gritty texture, she still felt the heat coming from Lin Ye's left hand.
Lin Ye looked sideways at the girl's face on his left. At this moment, Ai Hoshino was posturing by looking ahead, but the roots of her ears had turned red, indicating she actually knew what she had done.
Well,
Compared to Ren Nanase, Ai Hoshino was a bit more proactive.
At least on the matter of holding hands, it was Ai Hoshino who actively held him.
"Ai-chan's white silk stockings look quite good today."
Upon hearing this, her small head lowered, and her cheeks flushed red too.
She specially wore white silk stockings to come here today just because of Lin Ye.
Last time she wore black silk stockings; this time she had to wear white silk stockings. This was an agreement. Even if Lin Ye forgot about this matter, Ai Hoshino hadn't forgotten.
"Mm, do you want..."
Want?
"Want to touch?"
As soon as these words came out, Lin Ye could feel the girl's trembling through their held hands.
"This place... isn't suitable, right!"
Doing such heart-pounding behavior on the main street was truly too inappropriate.
It must be criticized!
"There are KTVs, internet cafes, and hotels nearby..."
By the end of her sentence, her voice was as faint as a whisper.
"Let's wait until after watching Mai's film crew performance!"
Lin Ye thought for a moment and made a decision.
"Mm."
Ai Hoshino gave a hum of agreement.
"Um... Lin-kun, can't the gloves be taken off?"
She wanted to touch Lin Ye's hand directly, not separated by a layer of gloves.
"Taking off the gloves will cause some things to happen that will make you blush, pant, and feel shy."
Ai Hoshino seemed to think of something, and her face turned even redder. "Lin-kun, pervert..."
"I'm serious. You'll know later."
Seeing this, Ai Hoshino didn't continue to question further.
In the distance,
At the crossroads, tourists came and went in an endless stream.
This was the liveliest area of Akihabara.
On both sides of the street, numerous young girls wearing various uniforms were greeting people. There were kimonos, shrine maiden outfits, and the most numerous were various styles of maid outfits.
Lin Ye admired them all the way. Finally, he and Ai Hoshino walked into the BIG CAMERA building at the crossroads and arrived at the camera section.
Under Ai Hoshino's stunned gaze, Lin Ye directly selected a DSLR and paid for it immediately.
"It will come in handy watching your concert tonight."
In an instant,
Ai Hoshino was pleasantly surprised.
So Lin-kun bought it for her!
"There are still a dozen minutes until two o'clock. Let's go first!"
Ai Hoshino checked the time and said to Lin Ye.
She held Lin Ye's hand, determined the direction, and advanced toward the destination.
Ten minutes later,
The two arrived at the destination.
At this time,
Staff members were maintaining order around the area where the film crew was located, preventing surrounding onlookers from affecting the shooting site.
"Can't see."
Ai Hoshino looked over with a glance and saw only heads. "Can't see Mai at all."
"I'll hold you up."
After obtaining the girl's consent, Lin Ye lifted the girl up in one go. His hands framed the girl's waist, slowly exerting force, and propped her up.
Ai Hoshino's body was very soft, weak and tender, just like jelly.
Lin Ye felt that if he exerted just a little more force, this soft skin would shatter.
"I see her, Lin-kun, I see her."
Ai Hoshino was in excitement.
Actually, she was more pleasantly surprised by her current interaction with Lin Ye. Getting along like lovers made her physically and mentally satisfied and joyful.
If this moment could turn into eternity, how great that would be.
She felt the heat transmitted from the skin contact and the strength transmitted from the solid arms.
"Put me down!"
Lin Ye put the girl down.
"Let's go over there. It'll be better over there."
"Mm."
Ai Hoshino held his hand and led the way.
However, speaking of which, she saw a pair of beautiful twin sisters just now!
So nice.
Mai's charm is really great, having so many fans.
Ryou.
Kyou Fujibayashi gazed at her sister, sighing in her heart.
This sister of hers had suffered a blow once again.
Clearly, she had brought her sister to Akihabara to play. Hearing that the big star Mai Sakurajima had a film crew shooting performance in Akihabara, she and her sister came to the scene together.
Mai was seen.
The real Mai Sakurajima was even prettier and more temperamentally elegant than on TV.
But the sisters saw an even more explosive scene.
Lin Ye was in Akihabara, right at the film crew's shooting site, and was together with a cute girl. That intimate appearance looked like a couple at a glance.
"Ryou, let's go back!"
Ryou Fujibayashi stood there with her head lowered, without any reaction.
Kyou Fujibayashi could understand her sister's mood.
Isami Suzuka's photo yesterday didn't make her sister give up hope. After all, her sister had long known about the matter of Ren Nanase liking Lin Ye.
But now, yet another cute girl had an intimate relationship with Lin Ye.
This was different.
Kyou Fujibayashi's mood was also very complicated right now. She should be happy, because the more fickle Lin Ye was, and the more girls he was with, the more her sister would recognize reality and leave Lin Ye.
But seeing her sister's sorrowful and listless appearance now made her, the older sister, feel very terrible too.
She didn't know whether she should scold angrily or applaud.
"I'll go find him."
As the words fell, Kyou Fujibayashi had just taken two steps when her wrist was grabbed by a hand.
"Ryou."
"Let's go back, Sister."
"But, that guy..."
"Don't disturb Lin-kun's date. If we appear, Lin-kun will be troubled."
Kyou Fujibayashi: ???
You're still thinking for that man?
Ryou is such a good girl, yet that guy...
Thinking of this, Kyou Fujibayashi realized she had no right to lecture her. It was she who had been preventing Lin Ye from approaching her sister.
But she didn't regret it. That guy Lin Ye was so fickle; not letting Lin Ye get close to her sister was the correct choice.
Otherwise, if her sister really dated Lin Ye and then learned the reality of his fickleness, she would only be even more heartbroken and uncomfortable then.
"I want to go back, Sister."
Ryou Fujibayashi slowly raised her head, looking at her sister Kyou Fujibayashi. Her eyes were filled with water mist and a few bloodshot veins.
"Okay, we'll go back right now."
Kyou Fujibayashi glanced in the direction Lin Ye had appeared. Now, the dark mass of people meant his figure could no longer be seen.
She held her sister's hand and walked with her toward a place with fewer people.
Kyou Fujibayashi sighed.
They came to Tokyo to relax and unwind, but the result was that her sister's mood became even worse, almost like she had gone through a breakup.
It would have been better to stay in Chiba. At least they wouldn't have coincidentally bumped into Lin Ye in Akihabara, Tokyo, letting her sister witness the cruel scene of Lin Ye dating another girl.
The two sisters quickly walked into the train station.
Clack clack...
Accompanied by the rhythmic vibration sound of the train traveling on the rails, the two sisters boarded the JR train bound for Chiba.
Click...
Click...
After Lin Ye fumbled with the DSLR, he pressed the shutter button toward the black long-haired girl in the distance of the shooting site.
Ai Hoshino watched beside Lin Ye.
"This one is taken very well! Lin-kun, you have a talent for photography."
As an idol, Ai Hoshino had seen professional photographers' works more than once, so she counted as having the experience and ability to appreciate them.
Just this photo on the DSLR screen perfectly displayed the scene of Mai Sakurajima smiling and showing kindness. The bright grey-blue eyes, the curving corners of the mouth, the soft black hair drifting in the wind—every detail was displayed vividly.
"If you praise me like this, I'll get proud."
"Hahaha."
Facing Lin Ye's occasional joking and teasing words, Ai Hoshino became even happier.
"I mean it. If Lin-kun has time, you can try learning photography. Becoming a photographer would be quite nice too."
"An Erotic Photographer?"
Lin Ye asked.
"Not an Erotic Photographer!"
"That's so boring."
"..."
Ai Hoshino blushed. Her small hands fiddled around, not knowing where to put them. "You can... can... shoot boudoir photos."
"..."
"So Ai-chan even knows about boudoir photos!"
"Wuu, th-this is something I read about. I-I haven't shot boudoir photos myself. Really, believe me, Lin-kun."
The purple long-haired girl shook Lin Ye's arm, explaining constantly, deeply afraid Lin Ye would misunderstand.
Lin Ye patted the girl's small head and smiled, speaking, "I believe you."
"Mhm mhm mhm."
Lin Ye put away the DSLR.
One of the goals of coming to Tokyo today had been achieved. Only Ai-chan's concert tonight remained.
"Let's go!"
"Where? How about we go to KTV?"
"Sure."
Lin Ye agreed directly.
He guessed the girl probably wanted to use this to sing and familiarize herself with the program songs for tonight's concert!
A dozen minutes later,
Lin Ye and Ai Hoshino arrived at a KTV private room.
The music accompaniment rang out.
Ai Hoshino picked up the microphone and started singing first.
The girl was full of passion, her singing voice beautiful.
Lin Ye, who didn't understand songs, had only one evaluation: 'Very good to listen to'.
Clap clap clap...
Lin Ye applauded. "Very good to listen to. Another one."
"Lin-kun, you join too."
She pointed the microphone toward Lin Ye, but Lin Ye shook his head. "I'm from Xia Country; I don't really know how to sing Japanese songs."
"Eh!"
Ai Hoshino had always thought that Lin Ye, as her fan, would at least know how to sing a few lines!
"Really."
"Then, then..."
She sat down beside Lin Ye embarrassedly, snuggling up to Lin Ye's side and singing happily.
However,
Ai Hoshino saw that Lin Ye never reached his hand over, so she switched the microphone to her left hand. Taking a deep breath, her right hand grabbed Lin Ye's left hand and placed it on her white silk-stockinged thigh.
Lin Ye looked at the girl.
The purple-haired girl had already averted her gaze with a flushed face, not daring to look at Lin Ye at all.
Since it was like this,
He unceremoniously enjoyed this white silk leg.
But he couldn't be too rough. If he hurt or injured the girl, causing her to be unable to perform in the concert tonight, it would be a sin.
Afternoon,
Five-thirty.
Lin Ye found a restaurant to eat dinner.
Curry rice.
A very simple dish.
He was alone now. The girl who accompanied him had disappeared without a trace; Ai Hoshino had already left an hour and a half ago to return and prepare for tonight's performance.
"Excuse me, one pork cutlet set meal, thank you."
A female voice came from across the partition.
The voice was very familiar; he had heard it today.
Lin Ye turned his head to look and happened to meet the gaze glanced over by the black long-haired girl.
Silence lasted for three seconds. Lin Ye stood up, crossed the partition, and sat in the seat opposite the black long-haired girl.
"Student Lin, asking for my opinion before sitting is a requirement of normal etiquette."
"I believe Senpai won't refuse me."
Lin Ye smiled. "Alright! Senpai, I wonder if I may sit in this seat."
Mai Sakurajima looked at Lin Ye helplessly.
He didn't even stand up; how was this asking?
"If I say no, will you not sit?"
"Of course. However, I think I would definitely exclaim 'The National Big Star Mai Sakurajima is dining here'."
This was a threat. This was definitely a threat, right!
Being recognized when out wasn't unheard of, and the frequency wasn't low, but every time, it always made her feel troubled.
"Sit!"
"I knew Senpai wouldn't refuse me."
Mai Sakurajima was inexplicably angry.
"I actually suspect you are stalking me."
"Don't say, when I saw Senpai next to me, I also suspected if you were stalking me, hoping to let me help you solve the problem on your body."
Try it.
See if there is one.
Lin Ye rested his chin on one hand, smiling at the girl in front of him.
"If stalking an artist is known by her fans, you will be chased, intercepted, and retaliated against, you know!"
"I am very powerful. Eight or ten big men can't even get close to me. Demons and monsters are even less my match."
This bragging... sure is something.
Mai Sakurajima decided to eat dinner first and not chat with the man before her.
Every dinner after work ended could comfort this exhausted heart of hers.
Enjoying the dinner in front of her, Mai Sakurajima's mood was much better.
Lin Ye didn't actively find topics anymore either.
Fifteen minutes later,
Dinner ended.
"Senpai, let's go to the concert site together afterward!"
"Okay."
She didn't think her refusal would be useful unless she didn't go to the concert site.
Tokyo at six o'clock.
The sky had gradually darkened.
Streetlamps on both sides of the street had lit up, and the colorful neon lights of shops released their glow.
Bustling and lively, flowing with light and color.
This was the night of this city.
"How did you meet Miss Hoshino?"
"I went to attend her concert at the beginning of the month. A criminal appeared at that concert. I helped Ai-chan, so I guess I have the grace of saving her life!"
Ai Hoshino knew about his Time Stop.
Even if Mai Sakurajima went to verify, the answer she would get would only be this one.
Mai Sakurajima was a little surprised.
A hero saving the beauty plot!
"From then on, you started dating?"
"We aren't dating."
"You don't need to worry about me saying it out."
As a star, she knew how big of a blow an idol's romance being exposed would cause to the idol's career.
"Really haven't. Ai-chan and I haven't confirmed a relationship."
At the film crew shooting site in the afternoon, she had actually occasionally paid attention to the situation of the onlookers in the distance and also saw Lin Ye and Ai Hoshino. The intimate appearance of the two really forced her to think that Lin Ye and Ai Hoshino's relationship was already lovers.
"If you are just playing around, I hope you still let her go!"
Mai Sakurajima had a certain judgment of Ai Hoshino. "She is a pure girl and can't stand too great a hurt."
"Senpai is truly gentle."
"Don't think you can muddle through just by saying that."
Mai Sakurajima finally sighed. "I also don't have the standpoint to say much. She is a good girl; at least don't let her down."
This gave Lin Ye the greatest feeling that Ai Hoshino's interpersonal skills were very strong, leaving a good impression on Mai Sakurajima so quickly upon first meeting.
"I will protect her. At least on this point, I can make a promise here."
As for other things, Lin Ye thought about it and found he couldn't make a promise. He seemed... unable to do it.
Mai Sakurajima found Lin Ye's answer strange, but after thinking about it, she didn't ask more.
Ultimately, this was a private matter between Lin Ye and Ai Hoshino. As an outsider, it wasn't easy for her to say too much.
Lin Ye and Mai Sakurajima walked shoulder to shoulder on the street.
Occasionally passersby walked past, casting curious gazes toward Mai Sakurajima.
Toward this,
Mai Sakurajima was already accustomed.
After walking for about twenty minutes, Lin Ye and Mai Sakurajima arrived at the concert address.
An open-air concert.
Staff were already maintaining order, admitting people sequentially.
Lin Ye and Mai Sakurajima had obtained VIP tickets and took the express lane.
Following the entrance of the lane, the two quickly arrived at the concert venue and took two seats in the first row, slightly to the right.
Twenty minutes later,
The lights on the stage changed.
The sound of running steps rang out.
One by one, youthful and beautiful girls appeared.
They wore uniform, gorgeous, and beautiful stage costumes, laughing as they greeted the crowd below the stage.
"Thank you everyone for coming."
"I am Ai Hoshino of the B Komachi group. Good evening, everyone!"
At this moment, Ai Hoshino on the stage was overflowing with sunshine. She waved to greet everyone, finally lingering for one extra second in Lin Ye's direction.
"Today! Our B Komachi group welcomes a cute new member."
"A super, super, super cute girl."
"Come on! Sayaka."
A girl in the same gorgeous uniform ran out quickly. Her dark blue long hair was elegant and lively, her face cute, her skin fair.
In an instant, the passion of the fans below was ignited.
"Hello everyone,"
"I am the newcomer to the B Komachi group, Sayaka Maizono. I hope everyone can support me a lot, and support our B Komachi idol group a lot."
The cute smile she raised conquered many, many fans in an instant.
"So cute!"
"I like her so much."
"Sayaka is amazing."
"From today on, I am Sayaka's dog."
"Get lost, you don't have that qualification."
...
...
No one disliked cute girls.
Let alone men, even girls liked cute girls.
...
"Senpai, what do you think of that newcomer?"
Lin Ye suddenly struck up a conversation with Mai Sakurajima, asking.
This gave Mai Sakurajima a bit more to think about. She began to carefully observe and analyze the words and performance of that new idol.
"Acceptable. She didn't have stage fright on her first appearance and performed very well without mistakes. If she continues to improve, she has a chance to become a popular idol."
The idol industry and the acting industry were very similar.
To gain fame and heat, this wasn't only related to one's own strength but also related to luck.
Some actors had great acting skills and acceptable external conditions like appearance, but just couldn't get popular. Even if the agency pushed them as the main attraction, gave them heat, and gave them traffic, they just couldn't get popular.
This was the relationship of luck.
"A very high evaluation."
"What about you! How do you see it? Compared to your... Ai Hoshino, who do you think will reach a higher height in the future?"
"Of course it's Ai-chan! However, setting aside my private relationship layer, I actually feel Sayaka Maizono's future height will be a bit higher!"
Lin Ye looked at that cute dark-blue-haired girl. "In the future, she might possibly become a Super High School Level Idol!"
Unclear meaning.
But inexplicably, there was a feeling that it was very impressive.
The concert began.
Music rang out.
On the stage,
Five girls waved their slender arms and began to dance.
Below the stage,
Fans waved glow sticks.
A few seconds later,
Starting with Ai Hoshino, singing voices sang out, touching people's hearts.
Accompanied by the singing of the song,
The five idols either turned or jumped, their graceful figures constantly changing.
Sometimes fast, sometimes slow. With bursts of melody and light rhythm, the five cooperated, posing heart-throbbing combination poses one by one.
Under the spotlight,
The five became the focal center of the whole venue.
And the cute purple long-haired girl became the center of the center.
The singing was beautiful, the dance steps light, elegant, and charming. At this moment, Ai Hoshino was like a blooming tulip.
"Thank you,"
"Thank you everyone for your support of our B Komachi group!"
"Next is our group's new song,"
"Hope everyone likes it."
...
...
The concert lasted for two hours.
Time passed quickly.
The concert ended.
The fans left the venue in an orderly manner.
Lin Ye didn't leave. "Senpai, wait a bit! Ai-chan is coming over later."
This made Mai Sakurajima, who intended to get up and leave, sit quietly.
Three minutes later,
Ai Hoshino came. She also brought a cute girl over; it was Sayaka Maizono.
"Lin-kun, Miss Sakurajima."
Ai Hoshino still had some sweat on her forehead, and her breathing was a little disordered.
"Hard work."
"Not hard, not hard, I am very happy. Come, Sayaka Maizono, our group's cute new idol I want to introduce to Lin-kun."
The dark-blue long-haired girl hiding behind Ai Hoshino smiled shyly at Lin Ye. "Hello, I am Sayaka Maizono."
"Good evening! I am Lin Ye, Ai-chan's friend. Your performance was very wonderful and outstanding."
"Thank you for the praise."
"This person is..." Ai Hoshino looked at Mai Sakurajima.
"Mai Sakurajima, Miss Hoshino's friend."
A friend relationship was more appropriate.
"Eh, eh, eh, eh? Mai Sakurajima? You are Mai, the big star Mai?"
"Mm."
"Wah ah ah ah!"
Sayaka Maizono exclaimed in excitement. "He-hello! I am your fan, Mai."
She fumbled around wanting an autograph. In the end, it was Lin Ye who handed over paper and pen.
"Thank you, thank you so much, Lin-kun."
Sayaka Maizono got Mai Sakurajima's autograph as she wished.
"I will definitely cherish it properly."
Finally,
Under Ai Hoshino's request, the four also took a group photo.
"How is Ai-chan going back later?"
"Mr. Saito said he arranged a vehicle to send us back to the apartment."
"In that case, I'll return to Chiba first. I won't see you off."
"Uh, mm."
She was a little disappointed.
But the concert lasted for two hours; she was also tired and wanted to rest earlier too.
"Lin-kun, when I have time I'll go to Chiba to find you to play."
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come to Chiba and take you to eat delicious food."
"Mhm mhm mhm."
Finally, Ai Hoshino and Sayaka Maizono left.
"Senpai, next you are..."
"Going back to the hotel to rest."
"Is it far?"
"Not close."
"I'll escort you!"
"No need."
Mai Sakurajima refused.
However, Lin Ye followed Mai Sakurajima out of the concert site, then continued to follow behind Mai Sakurajima.
Midway,
Mai Sakurajima stopped her steps.
"The station to Chiba isn't in this direction."
"Look..."
Lin Ye showed the message Ai Hoshino sent him to Mai Sakurajima—Lin-kun, send Mai home safely! Mai is Ai-chan's friend now.
Mai Sakurajima was stunned.
She couldn't figure out why Ai Hoshino would do this.
Could it be she wasn't worried about Lin Ye shifting his affection?
Mm,
This wasn't her being conceited, but she had sufficient confidence in her own looks and fame. A man liking her was a very normal thing; disliking her was the abnormal thing.
"Trouble you then."
"Small matter."
"If you plan to do anything, please rest assured, I will call the police immediately."
"Hahaha... if I want to do anything, Senpai can't stop it."
"Hmm?"
In the blink of an eye,
Mai Sakurajima discovered that Lin Ye's figure before her eyes had disappeared.
Ahead, it was empty; Lin Ye's figure was completely absent.
"Over here."
Mai Sakurajima turned around and saw Lin Ye behind her, and in Lin Ye's hand, there was an extra white rabbit-shaped hairpin.
"Returning it to you, Senpai."
Unknowingly, the hairpin she wore in her hair had been silently taken away.
Her heartbeat inevitably accelerated.
"So, if Senpai encounters any special matter, you can tell me, contact me. I can help solve it."
Lin Ye slightly displayed his ability, showing off his specialness and difference. Otherwise, if Mai Sakurajima encountered an anomaly, it was highly likely she wouldn't actively contact him either.
Mai Sakurajima reached out and took her hairpin, putting it back on her black hair.
"Student Lin, taking away a girl's item without permission is a very impolite thing."
"I apologize to you."
"I accept your apology. As compensation, please give me your contact information."
Lin Ye was stunned.
Didn't I give you my contact number already?
Mai Sakurajima was somewhat embarrassed. She shifted her gaze away slightly. "I organized my items at the film crew, and then... accidentally..."
Lin Ye understood.
"Sure."
As a big star, she received too many similar contact numbers. It was normal for Mai Sakurajima not to pay attention to it.
Adding each other as friends on the social app,
Mai Sakurajima asked again, "Can you talk about it?"
That was curiosity toward Lin Ye's ability.
"Secret."
Mai Sakurajima endured it.
Subsequently, the two took the train to head to the hotel.
There were quite a few people on the train at this hour. Lin Ye braced himself, propping up a space for the girl, while the girl's sweet, silky fragrance couldn't stop rushing into Lin Ye's nose.
Mai Sakurajima turned sideways, her eyes a bit embarrassed.
A dozen minutes later,
Lin Ye escorted Mai Sakurajima to the hotel room door.
"Goodbye, Senpai."
"Goodbye."
Only when the room door closed did Mai Sakurajima determine that Lin Ye really didn't plan to enter the room.
"Strange boy, mysterious ability."
She pondered whether he really had the ability to solve the problem on her body.
Mai Sakurajima, for the first time in her life, developed a heart of curiosity toward a member of the opposite sex.
Week 4 Invisibility
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