I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

"Don't tell anyone!"

Michiru Hyodo shouted, both angry and amused.

The reality is that even if they wanted to quit, they couldn't.

Why would someone complain about having the opportunity to appear on a TV show, feel wronged, and even want to run away?

Even if I sold myself, I couldn't afford the penalty for breach of contract!

"You guys better be careful."

Seeing that time was running out, Aki Tomoya stood up to say goodbye to the girls from ice.tail.

They felt wronged by being treated like this by the TV station, but they still had to go on with their lives as usual tomorrow.

Life goes on every day, and we still have to eat.

Training should be conducted as required, and announcements should be made as needed.

Aki Tomoya has already offered all the comfort he needed, and he himself feels incredibly frustrated.

They were terrified, and he was terrified too.

After learning that it was a prank on a variety show, everyone who didn't know the inside story felt the same way.

No one is happy when they've been tricked.

On the day the show aired, Aki Tomoya wanted to see just how ridiculous these people who didn't know the inside story were.

A group of people who have caused widespread panic appear on television simply to provide amusement.

Aki Tomoya doesn't know how the other victims felt.

He himself wasn't angry, because he was more worried than angry, so he couldn't get up.

Off-camera, Michiru and the others also had endless grievances to share.

"If you can't hold on like you did today, call your uncle and aunt, and then call me."

Chapter 282 Let me arrange it for you! (2/?)

Before even realizing it was a TV variety show, after receiving a call from Michiru Hyodo, Aki Tomoya's biggest thought upon hearing that there was a murderer outside their dormitory was how he would explain things to Michiru Hyodo's parents if something really happened.

Michiru Hyodo's parents had privately told him that they were of the same generation and hoped that he would take care of their good-for-nothing daughter if she needed anything.

As far as he knew, Michiru Hyodo rarely contacted her family, determined that she would never bow down to them until she made a name for herself.

Therefore, she mostly told her parents about her situation through Aki Tomoya.

One of the ways that Aki Tomoya, as a relative, can help alleviate their worries is to put their minds at ease.

In the entertainment industry, Michiru Hyodo has to rely more on herself.

Being a band's lead singer or an idol is not easy.

It's not a very tolerant place either.

Not to mention they are newcomers who haven't been in the industry long and don't have much say.

After that night, Aki Tomo wasn't particularly angry about having made a wasted trip; all she felt was worry.

They were born on the same day, in the same hospital, and grew up playing in their hometown of Nagano.

Forget about the original childhood sweetheart relationship, just as cousins ​​who have had a good relationship since childhood, Aki Tomoya really doesn't want Hyodo Michi to die while pursuing her dream.

"Today is the 4th, and our birthday is just over ten days away. Let's be happy. At this age, we're already standing on a pretty good stage."

As Aki Tomoya walked towards the entrance, he suddenly paused, thinking about the very important day this month was for him and Hyodo Michiru.

December 18th is their birthday.

When you're feeling down, you need to think about happy things.

On special occasions like birthdays, you should always try to be happy.

"I can't go out on my birthday, I still have to listen to what the agency decides..."

Michiru Hyoudou muttered, pouting.

Although the 18th was her birthday, it was not a reason for her to take a break.

"Thank you for your hard work, big star. Happy birthday in advance!"

Aki Tomoya shook his head and laughed.

Not to mention Michiru Hyodo, he hasn't had a proper birthday celebration in the past few years either.

What I remember most clearly is the birthday gift Eriri gave him last year.

"But I don't have any money to buy you a birthday present. Besides, logically speaking, you're my older cousin, so you should be the one giving me a birthday present!"

Not only does Aki Tomoya not want to give a birthday present, he even tries to rob Hyodo Michiru instead.

She's my cousin, she should be the one giving herself a birthday present!

Hearing what Aki Tomoya said, Hyodo Michiru gritted her teeth and chased after him, kicking him in the butt.

"Get out!"

She laughed and scolded Aki Tomoya, who was staggering.

How dare he turn around and ask her for a gift?

Simply inappropriate!

I curse him to never find a girlfriend in his lifetime!

As Michiru Hyoudou muttered to herself, some of the resentment in her heart dissipated.

"You're really rude and uncouth. Remember, you're an idol, and an idol is..."

"I don't need you to teach me how to be an idol!"

"Yes, yes, I'll get out of here right now, okay!"

Aki Tomoya seemed scared and hurriedly ran to the entrance to put on his shoes and leave.

If he didn't leave soon and said a few more words, he was really afraid that Michiru Hyodo would catch up with him and devour him alive.

……

After that day, I heard from Michiru Hyodo that her manager still chose her. In front of her manager, she was just a little sister who couldn't hold her head up.

The family relationship with Aki Tomoya was also explained properly.

Because Aki Tomoya was also a student at the University of Tokyo, her agency intentionally or unintentionally helped spread rumors about her "strange" family background.

In the words of ice.tail's agent, it is—

"When fans know that your relatives are very capable, they will think that you are also very capable, and they will be curious about your family background. Other people who are curious about your family background may also become your fans. Human psychology is a very strange thing!"

When Aki Tomoya heard these words from Hyodo Michiru, he couldn't help but laugh.

As for when the prank, or rather, the "What if you suddenly encountered a wanted murderer on TV" episode, would be released, Michiru Hyodo didn't know.

She said they had to wait in line and wait for TBS to edit the footage; unless there were special circumstances, it would be their turn.

Aki Tomoya was still interested in that variety show for the time being, but his interest gradually faded after he heard that the time was uncertain.

He doesn't care whether he's on TV or not, or whether he's just there to make people laugh, as long as the TV station blurs his face properly.

After a while, I gradually forgot about that prank.

Aki Tomoya also returned to his busy university life.

"An Yi, how are you planning to celebrate your birthday? Do you want me to help you make some arrangements?"

Five days before Aki Tomoya's birthday on the 18th, Takagi, who knew it was his birthday, brought it up after class.

What will you arrange for me?

Aki Tomoya looked over strangely, seemingly distrustful of Takagi.

Noticing Aki Tomoya's gaze, Takagi replied with a wronged expression, "You're one of my few good friends in Tokyo. If I don't support you on your birthday, who will? Are you going to leave me and Mashima out of the picture for your birthday?"

Takagi doesn't have many people she truly considers friends, and even fewer in Tokyo.

Knowing that it was Aki Tomoya's birthday soon, he was really thoughtful.

While feeling somewhat moved, Aki Tomoya also thought of that guy, Kamigo Yoshihiko.

After starting university, he gradually lost contact with his best friend from high school.

When Aki Tomo has a friend like Takagi who cares about him, he can't help but think about the past and his old friends.

"I'm telling you, let's go to Ginza. I'll give you a proper celebration and invite all the girls from Jundai and Keio University over!"

Takagi is probably already thinking about how to have some fun.

He's not an honest guy!

"No, no, no, I know you mean well, but there's really no need to make it so grand. Keep it simple. It's my birthday, just come to my house!"

Takagi's words truly flattered Aki Tomoya.