"I'm in Tokyo, and this is some kind of movie star comeback system?!"

Chapter 105 Repairing Relationships

Joel Robuchon of Ebisu, Yu Sakamoto, sat quietly in a soft velvet chair, waiting for someone.

He leaned back slightly, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.

The intricately woven Aubusson carpet, the dazzling crystal chandelier, and the walls covered with silk wallpaper in the same color scheme create an atmosphere of decadent luxury unique to the bubble economy era at the end of the Showa period.

Joel Robuchon is known as the "Chef of the Century" and was named Chef of the Year by the authoritative guide in 1987.

His French castle-style restaurant in Ebisu, Tokyo, is considered the pinnacle of high-end French cuisine in Tokyo during the bubble economy era.

Sakamoto Yu had several shopping bags next to him, all of which were gifts he had "specially selected" for Kudo Shizuka.

At that moment, there was a gentle knock on the door of the private room, and Sakamoto Yu said, "Please come in."

A slender figure walked in slowly.

Kudo Shizuka wore a light purple strapless dress, her long, fluffy hair casually draped over her shoulders, revealing her smooth forehead.

Upon seeing how luxurious the private room was, she habitually furrowed her brows, appearing somewhat reserved.

After quietly thanking the waiter, her gaze fell on the man in the booth who had been making her feel anxious and uncertain.

Since their falling out on set, although they still talk on the phone often, their relationship is clearly different.

Kudo Shizuka always felt that he seemed to have changed.

I will never again go to her shop to help out, accompany her to TV station recordings, or foolishly wait for her to call me, like before.

She was lost in thought when Sakamoto Yu got up and walked over to her, taking her cool little hand and pulling her to sit next to him.

Sakamoto Yu realized that he had been neglecting Kudo Shizuka these past few days, and he needed to take this opportunity to repair their relationship.

As soon as Shizuka Kudo entered the room, she saw those shopping bags.

Is this for myself?

Before Kudo Shizuka could even feel happy, a sudden wave of irritation washed over her. More than anything, she wanted him to spend more time with her, rather than spending a fortune on flashy but impractical luxuries.

She also knew that Sakamoto-ya was different now than before, and many things could not be done the same way as before.

But looking at his face, she still felt that he had really changed.

Sakamoto Yu noticed Kudo Shizuka's gaze, and suddenly remembered something, reaching for the shopping bag beside him.

"Sakamoto-san, actually I don't want to..."

Seeing that Sakamoto was about to take the gift, Kudo Shizuka felt even more annoyed. Just as she was thinking of a tactful way to decline, she saw Sakamoto take out heat patches, honey, and loquat syrup from the shopping bag.

Then she pulled out a palm-sized portable humidifier and a box of neatly packaged Manuka honey candies.

"Look, didn't you say your throat was sore last time?"

Sakamoto Yu picked up the honey and loquat syrup without a second thought.

"These are all things I asked Nakamori-san to recommend," Sakamoto Yu said, placing the items one by one on the dining table as if presenting a treasure.

They were all simple, down-to-earth little things, full of everyday life, which stood out conspicuously in this luxuriously decorated private room.

Kudo Shizuka was stunned by what she saw, momentarily taken aback.

Before he could finish speaking, he pulled out a small cloth bag, about the size of a palm, and inside was an irregularly shaped natural stone.

"This is for massage," Sakamoto Yu said, and began to demonstrate.

"Last time I heard you say on the phone that your neck was stiff and you couldn't press deep with your fingers."

Use this stone to massage along the lymph nodes; it's easier to apply force than using your fingers.

I tried it, and it really works.

Sakamoto Yu was still taking things out; this time it was a small medicine bag containing bandages and ointment for abrasions.

"You always bump your knees when you dance, so carry this with you, in case you get a scrape."

Kudo Shizuka looked at the table full of small items in front of her.

Although none of the items inside are expensive, it's clear that every single one was made with care.

She stood frozen in place, staring intently at him.

Just a second ago she was convinced that Sakamoto Yu had changed and would no longer be as considerate as before, and a wave of guilt washed over her.

Seeing that she remained silent for a while, Sakamoto Yu's expression tightened, and he asked somewhat nervously, "You're not jealous, are you?"

"Huh?" Shizuka Kudo glanced at Yu Sakamoto with a puzzled look.

"That's right, I asked Nakamori-san for advice, since I didn't know what you guys were missing."

"She was an idol too, so it's normal to ask her for advice."

Sakamoto Yu frowned, reached out and gently tapped her forehead with his finger. "You're not jealous of this too, are you?"

Feeling Sakamoto Yu's affectionate gesture, Kudo Shizuka immediately let go of her resentment.

"Fool."

Kudo Shizuka lowered her head, her fingers gently stroking the massage stone, her voice slightly muffled.

"Who told you to buy so many?"

That's what she said, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.

Looking at her slightly reddened earlobes, Sakamoto Yu finally felt a weight lifted from his heart.

He chuckled, moved closer to her, and deliberately looked into her eyes.

He then reached out and took Shizuka Kudo's hand, placing it on his face.

His expression was somewhat worried. "Could he be sick?"

Kudo Shizuka burst out laughing. "Who takes their temperature by touching their face with their hand? Don't you have any common sense?"

She raised her eyebrows, looking disgusted, but couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile. However, she let Sakamoto Yu hold her hand and didn't pull it back.

She suddenly realized that the man in front of her hadn't changed at all.

I'm just showing her love in a different way now.

"You said you tried it," Shizuka Kudo raised her eyes, deliberately putting on a stern face, "Who did you test it on?"

Sakamoto Yu was taken aback, his smile freezing.

Kudo Shizuka's eyes widened. "Oh, you're Nakamori Akina, aren't you!?"

"I tried it on myself," he rolled his eyes at Kudo, pointed to the back of his neck, "I pressed it in front of the mirror at the pharmacy for ages, and the clerk thought I had a stiff neck."

Kudo Shizuka couldn't help but burst out laughing again.

The soft light in the private room bathed the two of them, and the odds and ends on the table lay quietly.

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​inviting me here?"

Kudo Shizuka surveyed the private room, carefully putting each item back into the bag.

"I even borrowed this dress from someone," Shizuka Kudo whispered, sitting close to Sakamoto Yu. "It must be very expensive here."

Sakamoto Yu grinned and said, "Now that we're making money, we definitely have to try things we haven't tried before."

He picked up the menu, opened it, and handed it to Shizuka Kudo.

He patted his chest with an air of extravagance, "Eat as much as you want, it's on me!"

As he spoke, he secretly made a face, "Let's see if we can steal some vegetables, then we can cook them at your dad's restaurant~"

Looking at Sakamoto Yu with his mischievous expression, Kudo Shizuka secretly chuckled.

His narrow eyes curved slightly. "Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

Sakamoto Yu ruffled Kudo Shizuka's hair, then called the waiter to order.

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