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

Ginza, an unnamed private club.

Upon arriving at the destination, Sakamoto Yu gave his name and followed the steward to a room.

He was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, but his hand stopped in mid-air.

He silently activated the system in his mind, and the buff of [Affinity +20%] was in effect.

Perfect timing! I'll take this opportunity to try out my new skills.

Unlike acting, the effect isn't reflected in the actor himself; Sakamoto Yu can only judge by observing the other person's reaction.

He took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

The moment the door was pushed open, Sakamoto Yu was stunned by the person in front of him.

Yasuko Sawaguchi wore light makeup today, and her eyes and brows exuded a pure yet alluring charm.

The club's soft, restrained lighting fell on her cheeks, creating a hazy, sensual effect.

"You've arrived."

Yasuko Sawaguchi stared at him for a long while before lowering her eyes, turning and walking into the room.

She had only taken two steps when she suddenly turned around and looked at Sakamoto Yu.

That gaze, so intense yet elusive, leaving so much unseen, was incredibly alluring.

Upon seeing this, Sakamoto Yu felt a tightness in his throat and quickly looked away.

Why isn't it working?

To confirm again, the buff is indeed active.

He stared at Zeguchi for half a second, but the other party didn't react at all.

Shaking his head, without giving it much thought, Sakamoto Yu stepped into the room.

The room is mainly lit by natural light, and a huge floor-to-ceiling window faces a picturesque courtyard with flowing water, rockery, and plum trees, making it feel like being in a forest.

Yasuko Sawaguchi was wearing an apricot-colored short wool cardigan.

She carried a faint, elegant scent of lily of the valley.

She wore a khaki straight skirt, just knee-length, which swayed gently as she walked.

She sat down on the sofa and gestured for him to come and sit down.

Sakamoto Yu's movements were a bit stiff, and he inexplicably felt like she was leading him.

He chuckled to himself, wondering when he had become so easily captivated by women.

On second thought, a smile appeared on his face, and he sat down opposite Zekou in a very natural and generous manner.

"The privacy here is quite good."

Ze Gu's lips curled up, but the smile was so faint it was almost imperceptible.

However, he couldn't hide the tenderness in his eyes:

"It was a place recommended by my agent."

Sakamoto Yu was slightly surprised. "You told your manager you wanted to meet me privately?"

She shook her head, a hint of shrewdness in her voice, "I secretly took his card."

As she spoke, she stretched out her slender, fair hand and waved the card in her hand with a hint of pride.

Sakamoto Yu chuckled in realization: "I never knew you had this kind of personality in private."

Yasuko Sawaguchi pursed her lips, her smile fading, and her expression gradually became tinged with worry.

"Then why did you call me here?" Sakamoto asked bluntly.

"I want to confirm one more thing this time."

Sawaguchi looked up at Sakamoto.

"Ever since our last scene together." Sawaguchi raised his hand and placed it on his chest, feeling his heartbeat.

"I have never felt that way before."

"That's not affection, is it?"

Upon hearing this, Sakamoto Yu thought to himself, "Just as I expected."

"So, you specifically sought me out just to double-check?"

Yasuko Sawaguchi's eyes were clear, and she nodded earnestly: "Yes, please grant my request this time."

Sakamoto Yu looked at her with great interest: "So, how do you plan to confirm?"

Sawaguchi stood up and gave him a slight bow: "Sakamoto-kun, please wait a moment."

After saying that, he walked into the inner room in small steps, leaving only Sakamoto Yu behind.

He was slightly taken aback, unable to guess what she was planning to do.

Not long after, Sawaguchi came out again.

Sakamoto Yu's eyes lit up.

The other party had actually changed into a theatrical costume, the same pink costume she wore when she confessed her love to Matsudaira as the Eight Princess.

She stepped forward and handed her a piece of paper.

Sakamoto Yu took it, glanced at it, and looked at Sawaguchi with a strange expression.

"You want to act this out with me again?"

Zekou's lips were coated with lip balm, looking moist and glossy. She gently pursed her lips, her eyes were misty, and her cheeks were slightly flushed, as if she had already gotten into character.

"Is it okay?" Her voice trembled slightly.

Although Sakamoto Yu was puzzled, he also felt a strange excitement for a moment.

It's just acting together, nothing serious.

At that moment, Ze Gu looked at him with almond-shaped eyes, her heart pounding faster than ever.

She couldn't explain it herself, but from the moment they met, she felt that Sakamoto Yu had an exceptionally approachable demeanor.

The feeling was even stronger than when we acted together before.

The two seemed to be lovers who had been together in a past life.

Seeing him, I couldn't suppress the inexplicable warmth in my heart.

She took a deep breath, her neck slightly contracted, and she couldn't help but purse her lips with her tongue.

However, Sakamoto Yu did not notice the change in Sawaguchi's expression.

He quickly scanned the lines.

Yes, it's that scene we were rehearsing before.

The familiar plot allowed him to quickly get into character, yet his expression remained calm throughout.

He thought to himself that reciting the lines should be enough.

After all, these were scenes that had already been practiced, so he performed them with ease.

"If you're free, you can begin," said Sakamoto Yu, accompanied by a somewhat cooperative manner.

Sawaguchi clenched the hem of her clothes, composed herself, and began to recite her lines softly, mimicking the tone of the character Hachihime in the script.

Her eyes and brows exuded a shy and gentle charm.

The way he looked at Sakamoto Yu was as if he could be swallowed whole.

Sakamoto Yu calmly responded with a steady tone and relaxed demeanor.

Maintain a professional demeanor while acting.

But just as he was reciting his lines, an accident suddenly occurred.

Sawaguchi suddenly looked up, no longer following the script, but instead took a step forward and gently tugged at his sleeve.

With a slight exertion, she moved closer to him with an irresistible force.

Sakamoto Yu froze on the spot.

His pupils contracted slightly, and he subconsciously leaned back, his whole body tense up, even his breathing became erratic.

This scene wasn't in the script at all!

"etc....."

Before he could react, Zekou had already tiptoed slightly, and her warm, soft lips unexpectedly pressed against his lips.

Her kiss was somewhat awkward and urgent, with the scent of lily of the valley mixed with the faint sweetness of lipstick, instantly entangling with Sakamoto Yu's breath.

Sakamoto Yu was as if he had been struck by a pressure point.

Not pushing it away is not an option, but pushing it away is also something I can't bear to do.

The bewilderment in his eyes deepened, and his Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.

Sakamoto Yu's mind was completely blank, with only one thought swirling in his head:

"I was... countered?"

The next second, Sawaguchi exerted a little force, raised his knee, pressed it onto the sofa, and used the force of the close proximity to give a gentle push.

Sakamoto Yu lost his balance and, caught off guard, fell backward.

He leaned heavily against the sofa behind him.

Sawaguchi leaned down and gently placed his hands on the armrests of the sofa beside him, encircling him in his arms.

The pink skirt of the theatrical costume cascaded down, brushing past Sakamoto Yu's knees, carrying a touch of tender affection.

Her cheeks were still burning hot, but her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

She murmured repeatedly the name that the Eight Princesses used to address Matsudaira in the play.

"My husband~ My husband~"

The voice was soft, trembling yet clear, striking Sakamoto Yu's heart and making his whole body go numb.

Is this the buff finally kicking in?

Is the effect really that severe?

The next second he suddenly came to his senses.

What a joke! How could he be so easily overpowered by a woman?

Almost instinctively, he used his wrist to push himself up on the sofa and flipped over.

He instantly reversed the situation and firmly pinned the man to the ground.

The pink costume was scattered haphazardly on the sofa, but the owner who wore it was nowhere to be seen.

The lily of the valley mingled with a sweet, cloying aroma, and the air felt frighteningly hot.

"My lord~"