Practical teaching, all I want is your reward.

"By the way, what does 'honban' mean?"

"You do not know?"

Suzuki Toru's face was full of strange expressions, which left Horikita Suzune completely bewildered.

"I don't know what's wrong. Didn't you say you would explain it to me?"

"It's nothing, you can always check online sometimes."

"I checked, but it's all a jumbled mess of stuff; I can't understand it."

"..."

This guy is way too innocent, isn't he?

Not only do they have no friends, but they also lack knowledge about the opposite sex?

Chapter 116 Professional Matching

With the end of final exams, Majima Tomoya announced that he will be going on a sea vacation next week, where a luxury cruise ship will take the teachers and students to spend a wonderful holiday.

According to him, this was a reward from the school for first-graders.

Even so, no one believed this explanation. Perhaps only the idiots in Class D would believe that the school would be so kind.

During this period, Suzuki Tetsu also provided guidance to Kamuro Masumi, but the latter's attitude was somewhat indifferent.

After all, it's inevitable that a girl's mood would sour after witnessing a certain scene firsthand, and he couldn't possibly guess what she was thinking.

Sometimes, even the other person doesn't know what you're thinking.

However, the digital camera that had been left at the electronics store a while ago had already been repaired, and when Suzuki Toru came to the store, he found that Mr. Tanaka had already left the company.

The store manager also complained a few times, feeling that today's Heisei-era otaku are useless, unable to even do such an easy job.

Having obtained the digital camera, Toru Suzuki contacted Airi Sakura and invited her to meet him at a coffee shop.

Of course, he didn't use a secondary account to invite her, otherwise Sakura Airi's legs would have gone weak and she would never have agreed.

Before long, Suzuki Tetsu saw Sakura Airi, who was dressed up in a very conservative way, appear before him. She looked like a groundhog that had just left its burrow, and kept looking around warily.

"What's with this outfit?" Suzuki Toru asked matter-of-factly.

"N-nothing..." Sakura Airi timidly reached out her hand to him, "Um, shouldn't I have my camera now?"

Suzuki Tetsu looked her over. Not only was she wearing a mask, but she was also wearing an out-of-season coat, as if she wanted to wrap herself up tightly.

It's summer now, and the weather is scorching hot. Doesn't she feel stuffy wearing this outfit?

In fact, Suzuki Toru had already noticed that Sakura Airi's neck was covered in fine beads of sweat, and a few strands of hair were stuck together on her forehead; she was clearly very hot.

"It's my treat today, please sit down."

"camera……"

I'll give it to you in a bit.

Sakura Airi hesitated for a moment, then sat down uneasily opposite Suzuki Toru, unconsciously lowering her eyes and hunching her back. She didn't dare to meet Suzuki Toru's gaze at all, and placed her hands on her knees, clenching them into fists.

It seemed that what had happened earlier had left a deep psychological scar on her, so Suzuki Toru couldn't help but ask, "What would you like to drink?"

"juice."

So, Suzuki Toru ordered two glasses of juice and two desserts.

After a while, juice and snacks appeared in front of the two of them.

“I took my camera to an electronics store for repair recently. The clerk said it was fine and just needed some parts replaced,” Suzuki Toru said first. “The camera should be okay. I checked it several times and the data inside wasn’t lost.”

Upon hearing the first part, Sakura Airi had a subtle reaction, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes. Then, when he mentioned data, her pupils dilated.

"You...you've seen what's inside?" The girl suddenly stammered.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to invade your privacy, but the clerk insisted on checking, so I had to check it myself," Suzuki Tetsu apologized sincerely.

Sakura Airi lowered her head, her hands unconsciously clasped together. She already had a bad impression of Tanaka, so she naturally believed Suzuki Toru's reasoning.

But she's currently preoccupied with something else.

"You're Shizuku-chan, right?"

Suzuki Toru knew her identity as well, and Sakura Airi felt a little embarrassed. She secretly glanced at the door, wanting to run away.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to pry into your identity. I just followed you; I'm a fan." Suzuki Tetsu said without batting an eye. He had followed Sakura Airi's Twitter account immediately, so he could certainly be considered a fan.

"My fans?" Sakura Airi looked surprised and even more flustered.

"Yes, I noticed you from the first time you appeared on the cover of a magazine."

While waiting for the camera to be repaired, Suzuki Toru didn't just sit idly. He researched everything about Sakura Airi. From her debut until now, she had entered the entertainment industry in the second year of junior high school and had been active as a gravure idol for magazines.

Later, he also registered his own personal account, where he updates his status every day, accumulating nearly 10,000 followers.

Although she's not a big star, Airi Sakura is quite well-known among students.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, many large law firms should proactively approach us to sign contracts.

These were exactly what Suzuki Tetsu was good at, as he had been a producer before and was very familiar with the Japanese entertainment industry.

Especially in the field of idol creation, he can be considered one of the top producers.

As Suzuki Toru spoke eloquently, even offering professional advice tailored to Sakura Airi's condition, Sakura Airi was almost stunned.

Furthermore, Toru Suzuki intentionally guided Airi Sakura, frequently praising her photography skills and photos.

Most people can't help but talk endlessly when they encounter a field they are good at, and Sakura Airi is no exception.

After a series of punches, the girl's face turned bright red, and she became more and more excited. For the first time, she felt that chatting with someone was so comfortable, and the two of them were so compatible.

No matter what she says, Toru Suzuki can always pick up on her topics, and he is fully aware of her troubles and anxieties about being an idol, and can even comfort her.

Do you plan to pursue a career in the entertainment industry?

"Yes, I want to continue being an idol!"

"Sakura-san is so cute, I think she's bound to become famous."

"Please, please don't say such embarrassing things, I can't compare to them..."

“But your photos are all very cute, right?” Suzuki Tetsu looked intently into her eyes. “Many fans like you a lot, and that feeling can’t be fake. As long as you plan your future path well, such as participating in some gravure idol auditions and winning the championship is easy, and then appearing on some variety shows, you will eventually gain fame.”

In Japan, the threshold to becoming an idol is very low, so there are many so-called underground idols who may struggle to get a chance to appear in a photobook.

For top giants like Johnny & Associates, it's something they wouldn't even dare to dream of. Sakura Airi, on the other hand, is a mainstream idol, meaning she already has her own debut work and has officially appeared in front of the public.

Whether it will become a hit next depends entirely on its network of contacts and operational strategies.

However, Sakura Airi is a gravure idol, unlike other singing, dancing, and rapping idols, so there are not such high requirements for talent.

"Suzuki-kun is exaggerating. I just like taking photos and documenting things."

Even so, Sakura Airi still smiled slightly, but then, as if she remembered something, a shadow crossed her pretty face.

Chapter 117 This Pervert Isn't Me

Suzuki Toru didn't miss the change in her expression. After thinking for a moment, he naturally asked, "Are you worried about the future?"

"No, no, I was thinking about something bad." Sakura Airi shook her head, looking hesitant, unsure whether she should tell him.

"Is it related to the comments section?"

Sakura Airi was slightly taken aback, then became dejected.

After all, it's normal for Suzuki Tetsu to see comments when a pervert not only harasses her in private messages and in real life, but also frequently acts crazy in the comments section.

"Well... actually, it's even worse." Sakura Airi had noticed early on that Tanaka had deleted his account and run away overnight, but instead of feeling relieved, she felt even more uneasy.

Even Tanaka's account has been deleted, which means the new pervert is even more powerful. She's so scared that she now goes out fully armed, afraid of being caught in an alley on the street.

If it weren't for the lack of personal points, Sakura Airi would have considered installing surveillance cameras at the dormitory entrance.

"Sasaeng fans?"

For idols, the most terrifying thing is probably sasaeng fans. They are ubiquitous and belong to the most extreme type of fans, often lurking around the idol's home and company.

I heard they even rummage through garbage bags, trying to find their idols' personal belongings.

Well, in a different scenario, it would be a perverted woman sniffing your shorts.

"How do you know so much?" Sakura Airi was puzzled. Suzuki Toru was not only very familiar with the entertainment industry, but also very clear about her situation.

“I have friends who have been idols before, and I’ve been exposed to a lot of things in this area, so I’m fairly familiar with it,” Suzuki Toru said. “Whether it’s as your fan or as a student council member, if anyone harasses you or causes you trouble, please let me help you.”

Sakura Airi's face flushed red, and it took her a long time to manage to stammer out, "This is too much trouble... and you've already helped me, so this is too presumptuous of you!"

She seemed very nervous and flustered, her hands constantly rubbing against her thighs.

It's hard to imagine that such a young girl could be an idol. How did she manage to get through the filming?

"Sakura-san, I may be rambling, but I have to remind you of something."

Suzuki Toru's expression was serious, which made Sakura Airi subconsciously straighten her back and sit up straight.

"W-what?"

"you are very cute."

"Ugh... Why are you suddenly saying that?"

The girl in front of him was clearly stunned for a moment, staring blankly at him. Then, a blush spread across her cheeks, her long eyelashes trembled, and her eyes sparkled with shyness.

Although she was well aware of her appearance, this was probably the first time someone had praised her to her face without hesitation.

In particular, Suzuki Toru stared intently into her eyes and said earnestly, "It is precisely because you are so cute that a constant stream of fans fall in love with you. Humans are naturally drawn to good-looking people, and that is perfectly understandable."

Sakura Airi covered her face; this feeling was different from the praise she received online.

“But because of this, you will also attract a lot of dirty things, like worms in the shadows that drool over you,” Suzuki Tetsu said. “Most of them will just look, but a very few will dare to take action, so your personal safety is also very important.”

When idols are outside, they are usually accompanied by several security guards.