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

Chapter 106 Kiss

After a satisfying meal, the two chatted in the private room.

Sakamoto Yu talked about his experiences on set, while Kudo talked about his experiences on stage. Kudo did most of the talking while Sakamoto Yu listened quietly.

When she mentioned that a girl on stage was stealing her spotlight, Sakamoto Yu frowned, looking indignant and righteously indignant.

When Kudo said he received a letter from a fan, he was happy too.

Kudo kept staring at him, wondering if Sakamoto Yu would get impatient after he'd said so much.

But he listened attentively from beginning to end.

The atmosphere between the two quickly warmed up, and they returned to their previous intimate and comfortable state.

Kudo Shizuka, in a completely unladylike manner, rested her elbow on Sakamoto Yu's shoulder and leaned against him with a slightly relaxed waist.

Sakamoto Yu sat upright, the faint scent of soap emanating from her body lingering around my nose, mixed with a faint, sweet fragrance.

"I don't have any other acting offers in April, so I can spend more time with you like before."

"Go help out at the store, and I'll pick you up to go to the TV station."

"7

Sakamoto Yu picked up the bone china coffee cup and took a sip of tea.

Upon hearing this, Shizuka Kudo looked overjoyed and exclaimed, "Really!?"

Then she felt a little guilty, "But you've just become famous, you should be taking on more roles." She took Sakamoto Yu's arm, her little chubby body being squeezed out of shape.

"I know what you mean, but that's your career, so don't waste it." Kudo Shizuka felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, but she didn't want Sakamoto Yu to waste this precious window of popularity.

Sakamoto Yu felt the softness on his arm, but his expression remained unchanged.

"I have another audition at the end of the month. If I pass, I'll be joining the production team in June."

"The key is that I need to prepare for the audition for the new Taiga drama; that's the main event."

"If I get selected, my fame will increase even more."

Kudo Shizuka carefully examined Sakamoto Yu's profile and reached out to pinch it.

"Go ahead and don't worry, I'm not a child."

She smiled and said, "And I'll probably be busy in the second half of the year too."

Kudo Shizuka lowered her voice, "I'll let you in on a little secret, I'm about to make my solo debut!"

Sakamoto Yu was taken aback by what he heard, his eyes widened slightly, and he looked down at the girl in front of him with surprise.

He actually knew that Shizuka Kudo's solo debut was around August.

But we've received news so soon, does that mean it's been brought forward?

"The date has been set so quickly? It's only February."

Although Sakamoto already knew, he still looked pleased.

Seeing his reaction, Shizuka Kudo felt a sweet warmth in her heart and smiled, "Actually, the agency is still considering it, but Watanabe-san seems to have given it a push."

Sakamoto Yu nodded in sudden realization.

He hadn't expected that Watanabe was still paying attention to her.

"However, if you don't have the ability, even if Watanabe-san gives you the opportunity, it won't be your turn." Sakamoto Yu still provided plenty of emotional value.

He looked at Shizuka Kudo gently and said with certainty, "In the end, it's because you have the ability. Otherwise, even if Watanabe Sanken gave you a chance, it wouldn't be your turn."

"It's almost a certainty that you'll be included in the candidate list."

He was analyzing the situation seriously, but he didn't notice that Shizuka Kudo was looking at him with a dreamy gaze and a heart full of sweetness.

This jerk has been secretly watching me all along?

She remembered the bunch of little things he had specially prepared, and her heart skipped a beat.

If I hadn't kept it in mind all along, how could I have prepared all of this in advance?

Loquat syrup and medicated plasters were clearly prepared for her intensive training before her debut.

Listening to his gentle yet earnest tone, an ambiguous atmosphere slowly rose in the private room, and the feelings she had kept hidden in her heart for so long finally broke down completely.

A sudden impulse welled up inside her, and this time, Shizuka Kudo was no longer willing to hold back.

Her gaze lingered on Sakamoto Yu's lips, and her face quickly flushed crimson, as if they were about to bleed.

Taking advantage of the pause in Sakamoto Yu's speech, she suddenly leaned forward and unexpectedly kissed his lips.

She opened her small mouth and bit her lower lip; it was less of a kiss and more of a hold.

As Sakamoto Yu was saying encouraging words, suddenly everything went black before his eyes, and he felt a cool sensation on his lips. The faint fragrance instantly intensified, carrying the warmth of Kudo Shizuka's body.

A cool, moist sensation came at the same time as my burning cheeks.

Just a light touch, gone in an instant.

Before Sakamoto Yu could react, Kudo Shizuka quickly sat back down, deliberately creating some distance between them.

Sakamoto Yu's mouth was still slightly open, but his expression had frozen.

Kudo Shizuka lowered her head, staring intently at the tableware on the table.

An eerie silence fell over the space.

The room was so quiet you could hear someone breathing.

Kudo Shizuka lowered her head, her ear tips so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

I kissed him in a moment of impulse, but now that I've calmed down, I feel hot all over.

Oh no, I acted too impulsively.

What if he thinks she's frivolous? Will he feel she's too forward and distance herself from him?

Don't ruin the relationship that you finally managed to improve.

Her mind was in turmoil, and the more she thought about it, the more panicked she became. Her fingertips nervously fiddled with the hem of her skirt, and she reverted to her previous anxious and insecure state.

Sakamoto Yu stood frozen for a while before slowly closing his slightly open mouth.

He sighed inwardly. He was being passive again. How could this happen?

Were all girls in the Showa era this proactive?

They kiss me all the time, what's going on?

He didn't have time to think too much. He shook his head to gather his chaotic thoughts and turned to look at Shizuka Kudo, who was bowing her head and remaining silent.

It's obvious at a glance that she's feeling anxious and uncertain.

Okay, all that effort was wasted.

He stood up and walked towards her.

Upon hearing Sakamoto Yu get up, Kudo Shizuka trembled violently. She closed her eyes tightly and remained motionless.

Sakamoto Yu raised his hand and pressed the bell, calling over a waiter to settle the bill.

Half a second later, Kudo Shizuka opened her eyes and saw that Sakamoto Yu was there to pay the bill, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

As I left Joel Robuchon, a cool evening breeze blew by.

The streets of Ebisu are dappled with streetlights, and the neon lights of the bubble economy era stretch out all the way.

Kudo Shizuka followed beside him, her head down the whole way, her mind still filled with regret. She dared not look at him, much less mention what had happened in the private room earlier, and she looked completely dejected.

As he walked to the side of the street, Sakamoto Yu suddenly stopped.

He turned his head away, not looking at her flushed face, but simply reached out and gently rubbed the top of her head.

The warmth of my palms traveled through my hair.

Don't overthink it.

Kudo Shizuka suddenly looked up and met his gentle gaze, her nose tingling slightly.

Sakamoto Yu helped her hail a taxi, let her sit in the back seat and put her shopping bags away, and then instructed the driver to pay the fare in advance with 50,000 yen.

"I've already spoken to my uncle at the restaurant; he'll be waiting for you at the street corner."

Kudo Shizuka peered out the car window, her eyes filled with the figure of Sakamoto Yu.

"Okay," she responded softly. "Take care on your way."

"Remember to page me when you get home," Sakamoto Yu instructed, then took a step back.

The taxi started smoothly, and Shizuka Kudo shrank back slightly, gazing through the car window at the receding Sakamoto Valley.

Didi

Just then, a sound came from Sakamoto Yu's pocket.

He ignored it and watched the taxi drive away until it disappeared around the street corner before taking out his pager from his pocket.

I glanced down and saw it was Yasuko Sawaguchi.

"Why is she joining in the fun too?" he muttered.