I, who tortured the readers, was knocked to the ground by them!

Chapter 23 It turns out I am the only clown
The spherical lights under the karaoke ceiling rotated slowly, and the colorful lights kept flashing on everyone's faces.

The singing voice, which was not particularly pleasant, mixed with the musical accompaniment, echoed in the box.

Of course, Sakurai Itsuki had anticipated this scene.

We are all normal high school students, we can just sing casually and say, "It's so beautiful, it sounds like nature."

Then Tokyo might really be full of college idols.

However, Sakurai Itsuki was still speechless when he looked at Sato Wakaba who was singing "Sudden Love" loudly.

How do you evaluate her singing?
Have higher emotional intelligence. Compared to techniques, at least your emotions are sufficient.

But she was so emotional
It is hard to imagine that the song she sang is the theme song of the romantic story "Tokyo Love Story".

She would go to karaoke whenever she had time, and Sakurai Itsuki thought she was taking on the second phase of his experiment.

Now it seems that this tool man is not omnipotent.

But despite being wildly out of tune, she still held the microphone and howled with all her might, which was quite her style.

Perhaps with that appearance, many people will find it cute.

However, that was completely contrary to Sakurai Itsuki's goal of collecting negative emotions.

After Sato Wakaba finished singing, at the instigation of others, Hanase Shion, who seemed a little restrained, also took the microphone.

Sakurai Itsuki was glad that everyone's attention was on the new transfer girl.

This made it so that no one bothered him.

Sakurai Itsuki himself doesn't have much interest in singing and is just a listener.

He just kept checking the karaoke playlist, comparing it carefully with his memories of his previous life, and constantly thinking about how to get more rice.

As for what Hanase Shion sang, Sakurai Itsuki didn't have much impression.

Her voice is also very nice. A lady from a famous family like her should have learned some music skills, and her problem of being out of tune is obviously much less than that of Sato Wakaba.

But her decibel level was much more restrained than Sato Wakaba's.

It's not even as loud as the accompaniment, and instead seems bland and has little presence.

But everyone still applauded and cheered enthusiastically.

"So Hanase-san also watches anime!"

"Yeah, occasionally."

Hane Shion nodded, then put down the microphone and sat upright on the sofa.

Holding the cup in one hand and supporting the bottom of the cup with the other, he drank the water in small sips.

Sakurai Itsuki turned around and realized that the song she had just sung was "Crossing the Moon Bridge ~ Thinking of You" by Kuraki Mai.

"Oh! Really?! I really like that Conan movie too!"

Sato Wakaba came over excitedly and started a conversation. With a chatterbox like Sato Wakaba joining in, the group quickly started chatting together again.

Sakurai Itsuki, who still couldn't think of a good idea, took out his cell phone and sent a message.

"Hey, wait."

Sato Wakaba felt the vibration of her phone and took it out to check the message.

Then he looked at Sakurai Itsuki in the corner with a puzzled look on his face.

Sakurai Itsuki: [When are we leaving?]

Sato Wakaba: [It's only been an hour!]

Sato Wakaba: [Come to think of it, why are we sitting so close to each other and chatting on our phones?]

Sakurai Itsuki: [If you don't find it embarrassing for me to rush you out in front of everyone, that's fine. I don't care anyway.]

Sato Wakaba: [Forget it, can't you just chat with everyone more? You don't even sing.]

Then he sent a yellow bean emoji with a squinting look of contempt.

Sakurai Itsuki: [I'm shy. If I had a voice as loud and off-key as yours, I probably wouldn't have a Tokyo love story in my life.]

Sato Wakaba: [Look up and look at me.]

Sakurai Itsuki raised his head and looked at Sato Wakaba in the distance.

While no one was paying attention, she pursed her lips and made a face to express her dissatisfaction with Sakurai Itsuki.

Sakurai Itsuki had already gotten used to her grimacing, so he lowered his head and continued to text: [So, how long will it take?]

Sato Wakaba: [It'll be a little later! It's too early. If you're hungry, try some of the snacks on the table!]

Sato Wakaba: [Come to think of it, we were chatting quietly on our phones even though we were in the same room. It felt really strange.]

Sato Wakaba: [It's like someone is whispering behind someone's back.]

Before Sakurai Itsuki could respond, Sato Wakaba was caught.

"Ruoye, who are you chatting with and have been sending messages?"

Compared to Sakurai Itsuki who was hiding in the corner, Sato Wakaba was still too conspicuous.

"Ah, nothing, I'm looking for a part-time job! What are you guys talking about?" Sato Wakaba quickly put down her phone and answered perfunctorily.

Then he secretly winked at Sakurai Itsuki.

It seems to be saying, look, I'm keeping this as a little secret between the two of us.

"Oh, part-time job, have you found a good one? I really don't want to work in a convenience store anymore, it's so boring!"

"Ah, even the convenience store is fine. I work part-time at an izakaya at night! Those drunk uncles are so troublesome!"

The topic of the crowd shifted to part-time jobs. For this group of current students, part-time jobs are a hot topic.

Because participating in various activities always requires funds, generally speaking, relying solely on the pocket money given by family is obviously not enough.

"I'm so envious! If only I were a lady like Hanase-san, I wouldn't have to work part-time and worry about the future."

Someone sighed, saying that every child from an ordinary family would have a fantasy: "I wish I were a rich second-generation rich kid."

However, when Hane Shion heard others expressing their envy, she lowered her head slightly.

Although she did have enough food and clothing, her life was far from as happy and glamorous as everyone imagined.

The path she has to choose is not easy.

But if she said it out loud, it would sound a bit like "Why not eat meat?"

"Speaking of the future, we're already sophomores now, and I really don't know what we're going to do. What about you guys?"

The topic jumped from part-time jobs to the future.

"Ah, let's just go to college first. I don't know what school I can get into."

"As for me, I'll probably just start working. But I don't know what I can do. Maybe a chef or a driver? Anyway, I probably won't have any chance of making a name for myself in this life."

The originally lively atmosphere suddenly cooled down a lot.

Most young people are confused about the future.

If you ask children what they want to do in the future, their answers will be clear and firm.

I want to be an actor, a writer, a scientist, or even a Kamen Rider, a partner of justice.
But as they grow older, too many people can no longer express their future plans.

Most people can no longer say the same words as when they were children.
If anyone were to say such words so seriously now, they would appear to be an alien.

Although people may make jokes to encourage each other on the surface, most of them will treat it as a joke behind the scenes.

This is probably also the reason why Hane Shion did not reveal her goal in the end when she stood on the stage.

What should we do if the young lady, who everyone originally had a positive impression of, is suddenly treated as an alien?
In Japan, where reading about air is considered a science, once you are treated as an alien
"Hey, Ruoye, what do you want to do? I always feel like you're always cheerful and never worry about these problems."

Someone asked Sato Wakaba, whose face never showed any confusion.

"Ah, actually, I've been reading a lot of comics lately. Maybe I'd like to become a manga artist!"

Sato Wakaba had no concerns like the others and spoke casually.

Hanase Shion, who had been silent, was slightly taken aback, a wave of surprise welling up in her heart. "It really seems like something Ruoye could say. How amazing! As expected of you."

"I think Wakaba is the only one around me who can say that she wants to be a manga artist!"

Everyone laughed.

Hane Shion, who was holding a cup and looked calm, was actually very excited at this moment.

It turns out that if you want to be a cartoonist, you can say it so openly!
By the way, I just sang the anime theme song and everyone was happy to listen to it.

So if I say I want to be a cartoonist, it shouldn't be as strange as a young lady in a comic saying she wants to be a photographer, right?

If someone asks me what I want to do in the future, I will firmly say, "I want to be a cartoonist!"

I feel like I’ll be able to find like-minded friends right away!

What a great choice to come to Tokyo!

When she thought about being able to finally share her dream, which had been buried deep in her heart, with other people of her age, Hanase Shion felt her heart beating faster and faster, as if every cell in her body was cheering.

She just opened her mouth slightly, but Sato Wakaba spoke first, "Who said that? I always feel like many people want to be cartoonists, right?"

Hane Shion quickly nodded in agreement.

But everyone's attention turned to Sakurai Itsuki as Sato Wakaba subconsciously looked at Sakurai Itsuki.

I don't know who made a joke at this moment.

"Come to think of it, I've never heard what Sakurai-san wants to do in the future. Could she be a manga artist?"

Upon hearing this, Sakurai Itsuki twitched his lips and looked at Sato Wakaba with some resentment.

Sato Wakaba realized that she seemed to have angered him, and pursed her lips with some apology.

And Hane Shion suddenly turned around and looked at Sakurai Itsuki.

Suddenly I thought of what Hase Hatsuna said. Could it be that he also wants to be a cartoonist?
Hane Shion never expected that as soon as she came to Tokyo, she would meet two people with the same dream. Her eyes were filled with anticipation when she looked at Sakurai Itsuki.

However, Sakurai Itsuki said: "Only a fool would want to be a cartoonist."

Eh?
Hane Shion, who was about to excitedly say "Me too", was stunned.

This was not what she had expected.

Sakurai Itsuki cleared himself of suspicion while attacking Sato Wakaba:

"Most people who want to be manga artists are complete idiots. It sounds like a dream, but in reality, if you really make it your life's goal, you're doomed."
Drawing comics is not a promising job. Compared to those glamorous people, most comic book artists just stay in their rooms and live in fear. In the end, they gain nothing and end up with a lot of health problems.

But even though even their favorite cartoonists have issued such warnings and reminders, there are still countless idiots who think they are gifted and will definitely become that one in a million cartoonist.

In reality, I'm just an ordinary fan who daydreams and deceives himself. Don't you think it's particularly pathetic that I'm almost an adult and still want to be a cartoonist when asked about my life goals? "

As Sakurai Itsuki was talking, he inexplicably recalled the past life when he plunged into the animation industry with great enthusiasm, but then regretted it to death.

I accidentally said something a bit too much.

But Sato Wakaba did not refute. She just lowered her head, pouted in grievance, and took the scolding honestly.

Because she had once again accidentally violated the agreement between the two of them to discuss comic issues in front of outsiders.

But, the next moment.

boom!
There was a sound of breaking glass, and a cup was thrown heavily to the ground, landing not far from Sakurai Itsuki's feet.

The world went silent for a moment.

Everyone hurriedly looked in that direction.

The one who smashed the cup fiercely to the ground was actually the elegant and dignified young lady.

Hanase Shion clenched her fists and trembled slightly.

"What makes you say that people who want to be cartoonists are idiots? Do you even understand cartoons?! You're the complete idiot!"

She was so angry that she scolded Sakurai Itsuki fiercely.

"Eh! No, it's okay, we were just joking!"

Seeing this, Sato Wakaba quickly stood up and explained.

And Hane Shion turned around and looked at the hot blonde girl.

Feeling of tightness in the chest.

joke?

Turns out she was just joking.
They are not so-called like-minded friends at all.

She was the only fool.

That pathetic idiot who's like a clown.

Hane Shion suddenly felt like she had fallen from heaven to hell.

The ignited expectations and joy were shattered in an instant.

"Yeah, they know each other very well, it was just a joke."

"It's okay, Wakaba and Sakurai too! They're taking the flirting too far!"

Although everyone had no idea why the young lady suddenly got angry, they all rushed to help smooth things over.

"Missy, don't you have any friends? Can't you take a joke? Or are you just that kind of idiot?"

The cup fell at Sakurai Itsuki's feet. Although it didn't hurt him, the attitude still made Sakurai Itsuki quite unhappy.

He has never been the kind of person who would silently endure without any benefits.

She even threw a cup at him, so it was impossible for Sakurai Itsuki to be nice to this young lady.

Hane Shion looked at Sakurai Itsuki's face, which was flushed red. She felt like her lungs were about to explode after her true injuries were exposed one after another.

I really want to step on him hard!
"Guys like you are not worthy of being my friends!"

After leaving these words, Hanase Shion turned around, picked up her schoolbag, and left angrily.

"Wait." Sakurai Itsuki called out to Hanase Shion.

Hane Shion turned around and looked at Sakurai Itsuki coldly.

I thought to myself, I will never accept this guy’s apology in my entire life.

"Didn't your family teach you? You have to pay for a broken cup, and today it's all AA." Sakurai Itsuki said.

Sato Wakaba on the side hurriedly patted Sakurai Itsuki's arm and said, "Stop talking!"

There were dark lines on Hane Shion's pretty face. Without saying a word, she took out two 10,000 yen bills from her wallet, then slammed the door and left angrily.

"Ah, Shu, you really have a bad personality!"

Sato Wakaba wanted to chase after her, but she didn't know why Hane Shion reacted so strongly when Sakurai Itsuki was obviously talking about her.

If I really catch up with him, I don’t know how to comfort him, and I might even say the wrong thing and add fuel to the fire.

"You already knew this, didn't you?" Sakurai Itsuki replied, "Besides, that guy's personality isn't much better than mine, is it?"

"Are you deliberately causing trouble because you don't want me to invite you to karaoke in the future?" Sato Wakaba's eyes were full of suspicion.

"It's okay if you think so. I'm leaving now. Goodbye everyone."

Sakurai Itsuki also picked up his schoolbag and prepared to return.

"you really are!"

Sato Wakaba looked at Sakurai Itsuki who was leaving and sighed helplessly. Then she clasped her hands together and said to everyone, "Sorry, you guys can continue. I'm leaving now. The money has already been paid, so you don't need to transfer it to me. Today is my treat!"

"Um"

Everyone nodded blankly before they could recover from the sudden conflict.

Sato Wakaba grabbed her schoolbag and quickly chased after him.

"Wait for me! Ah Shu! Stop right there! Sakurai Itsuki! You have a terrible personality!"

　Well, because it is difficult to divide the chapters, I combined them into two chapters. It is essentially two chapters.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)