Tokyo girls have a big problem

Chapter 168 Invitation: Do not force others to do things against their will.

The drama club president's apology was indeed commendable; it seemed very sincere, and Ono Mizuki forgave him.

After the farce ended, I met with Shang Ai and explained my purpose.

"Submit a piece," the head of the drama department said, somewhat hesitantly.

The minister's girlfriend spoke up first: "We've already finished writing the script for our classmate, and we've even had the art department and tailoring department help design and make the costumes. If we make changes now..."

She didn't continue, and a troubled expression appeared on her face.

“It’s not a script prepared for the forest school. It could be a school festival or something else. In short, you will act as judges and choose the script you want to perform,” Ai Mikami said.

"We're going to be judges?!" The head of the drama department pushed up his glasses.

Go check the glasses. No, not him, it's the student council secretary.

“Yes.” Jian Shang Ai nodded. “Your eye for selecting scripts is one of the criteria we use to evaluate the drama department.”

“I’ve chosen the script you wrote, classmate Shang.” The head of the drama department replied instantly.

The wicked woman laughed.

The short male protagonist, An Guang, sighed.

The blond second male lead gave a wry smile.

The minister's girlfriend was embarrassed.

"The minister's current rating is E," said Ai.

“How cruel,” said Aoyama Rido.

The head of the drama department took a deep breath, then another, and then another, as if preparing for a bungee jump.

The minister's girlfriend clasped her hands together and said, "Alright, let's continue the meeting!"

Aoyama Ryo felt that the minister's girlfriend was at least a B-cup.

The so-called meetings of the drama department were just about discussing the script and rehearsing lines with each other.

“Hey, have you heard? Thirty years ago, a school came to this campsite for a camping trip, and one of the girls committed suicide.”

"'That's the one, right? He went into the forest with the tent rope, but they never found his body. They say it's still hanging from a tree.'"

"Shall we go look for it? I heard there's still a bounty on the table!"

“‘I’m not going! Thirty years have passed; the corpse’s neck would have been broken long ago, and it would be unrecognizable if it fell to the ground.’”

"Maybe it's just a broken neck, the body fell to the ground, and the head is still on the rope? Let's go check it out!"

After listening to the script, Aoyama realized that it was entirely designed to create a terrifying atmosphere in preparation for the upcoming test of courage.

To say the script itself was exceptionally good wouldn't be an exaggeration, but it was perfectly suited for a performance at a forest school, and there was really no way to change it at the last minute.

In the end, the entire drama club goes crazy and runs straight from the stage into the forest to wait for the students participating in the test of courage.

“I have a concern,” the short male lead said tentatively, “The close combination of the play and the test of courage might reduce the horror atmosphere. People might have preconceived notions and think that the ghosts and such are us, so they won’t be afraid.”

“I have the same thought.” The blond second male lead crossed his arms behind his head.

“That depends on our acting skills.” The wicked woman, Gu Du, scribbled on the script with her pen. “If we act well and the atmosphere is right, everyone will naturally be scared, no, even more scared.”

"There's a line I'd like to change," the minister's girlfriend said.

Everyone listened and discussed it together. They all agreed that the revised version was indeed better, so they made changes to the script.

There are already many notes in the script.

After some discussion, the head of the drama department asked, "What suggestions do you have for the Lord?"

"We've been very serious about the preparation stage, but the actual results can only be confirmed after the performance," said Ai Jian.

The head of the drama club then looked at Aoyama Osamu: "Aoyama-kun, what about you?"

“That’s one way.” Aoyama Rika pondered. “For example, I’ll participate in the test of courage with Kenjo, and Koto will meet up with us first. The three of us will walk towards the exit together, and then suddenly we’ll see another Koto in the distance.”

"Oh!"

"Ok!"

People made sounds of realization or affirmation.

Or perhaps...

Seeing that Ai cleared her throat, she reminded him, "Qingshan, we're here to evaluate, not to offer suggestions."

"Giving feedback is also part of the evaluation process. I think it's great that they are willing to listen to any opinions in order to achieve the best performance."

Ono Mizuki smiled sweetly, her full eye bags captivating.

She knew her brother was talking nonsense.

Seeing Ai scrutinize Aoyama Ryo, whose gaze was as clear as well water in summer, she suspected he was talking nonsense.

Just then, the school bell rang.

“Let’s go back together,” Aoyama Ryou said to Ono Mizuki.

“Okay!” Ono Mizuki said cheerfully.

"Come with me to get my schoolbag."

"No." Ono Mizuki refused immediately. "I don't want to climb the stairs. You go by yourself. I'll go to the third floor to find my sister and wait for you there."

"I'll stay with you," Ai said to Aoyama Risa with a smile. Aoyama Risa's expression was indescribable.

The drama club members looked at the two of them with ambiguous expressions, while Ono Mizuki frowned.

The head of the drama club saw the three off, saying to Ai Mikami and Osamu Aoyama as they walked, "When we're at the Forest School, you're welcome to come and participate in the Test of Courage competition. We'll definitely give you the most spectacular performance!"

Aoyama noticed that Ai was somewhat evasive.

Ok?
Afraid of ghosts?

After a brief hesitation, Mizuki Ono parted ways with the two on the third floor.

As they went up to the fourth floor—Aoyama Risa walked up to Kazue Ai and asked with a smile, "Kazue-kun, shall we go to the courage contest together?"

"The forest school is organized by class, and we are in two different classes."

“Really? I’ve already made plans with Mika-nee.” Aoyama Rie said.

"I advise you to do less of the things that violate school rules, such as sending love confession text messages during class."

I still remember it.

Since that's the case, he'd be even more determined to participate in the test of courage with Jian Shang'ai and record her embarrassing moments with his own eyes.

"Shall we go together?" Aoyama Risa extended the invitation again.

Seeing that her hearing was only at an F, she sighed, "Your hearing really is only at an F. Didn't you realize I rejected you?"

"So, who are you planning to go with then?"

"We don't have a relationship where we need to report on this kind of thing."

"Then we can meet at the finish line afterwards and share our feelings and evaluations, that should be fine, right?" Aoyama insisted.

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"What?" Aoyama Risa feigned curiosity. "Are you planning to participate in the test of courage with a certain boy? So you rejected me and can't even meet at the finish line?"

“You not only have an F in hearing, but also in your memory. I’ve told you before, besides my father, you are the opposite sex I’m closest to. If I were to go with a boy, that person would be you.”

"Then why don't you come with me?"

"I'm afraid of being misunderstood." Seeing that Ai had quickened her pace.

“We’ve been misunderstood for a long time,” Aoyama Risa said, not lagging behind.

"In that case, we can't let people continue to misunderstand us."

"How about me, you, and Sister Meihua? The three of us won't be misunderstood. Don't you also want to mend your relationship with her? This is a good opportunity."

"No." Seeing the ends of Shang Ai's hair swaying at her waist, her hair itself was very beautiful, and her waist was also very slender.

"What's the reason?" Aoyama Risa pressed.

"I already told you."

“I refuted them all.”

"You're so annoying."

"Let's meet up with our classmates!"

I told you not to talk like that!

"Hahaha!" Aoyama Riji couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He smiled, and upon seeing Shang Ai, he understood that Shang Ai had long since seen through his fear of ghosts.

My face feels a little hot.

I was a little angry, but not much; I mainly felt ashamed.

"Hmph!" She quickened her pace.

[Love in Daily Life - Meet Ai, Miyase Yaeko: 92.5%]

Won.

Finally won!

We've truly won!

At the top of the steps, Ai suddenly stopped in her tracks. After a couple of seconds, she turned around and looked down at Aoyama Rin.

"I want my parents to meet you!"

Aoyama Risa, basking in victory: "Huh?"

"As you said, we've been misunderstood for a long time. I often go to your house, and my parents have indeed asked me many times. They are also very curious about the author of 'Detective A'."

"and many more."

"If you won't see them, I'll make them come to see you—that's very capricious, so in exchange, I'll accompany you to the test of courage!"

"Wait a minute! Wait a minute!" Aoyama Risa finally understood what it felt like to see Ai.

She ignored him completely and walked forward with an air of composure.

"I was wrong! I was really wrong!" Aoyama Risa chased after him, taking three steps at a time.

The students around him chuckled secretly, unaware of Aoyama Risa's predicament—it was a meeting with the parents!

(End of this chapter)