Tokyo: My Girlfriend

Chapter 106 Uncontrolled Change

Early in the morning, Aoki Akemi returned to her hotel alone, wearing a blue women's coat, filled with joy and excitement mixed with a little fear of truly becoming an adult.

So that's how it is.

She lowered her head and gently stroked her lower abdomen. Although the specific outcome was not yet entirely certain, listening to the doctor meant there was at least a chance.

If I really get pregnant, I feel like my career will have to be put on hold for a while because of this little one.

When it comes time to name the child, we'll have to let Shinichi decide. And when the family goes out together, we'll have to hold the little guy's hand.

My mind wandered to all sorts of things about the future.

She gently opened the hotel door and saw Shinichi Kitagawa still fast asleep.

Akemi Aoki smiled at the other person, put down her bag, quietly took off her high heels and coat, and walked over quietly.

She left for the mental hospital alone at around 4 a.m., so she returned just as dawn was breaking.

She squatted by the bed, gazing at Shinichi Kitagawa's handsome profile.

"I'm sorry, Shin-ichi. So it turns out that the reason we argued that day was because of this little guy. But no matter what, I still regret arguing with you. I hope you won't hold it against me."

She gently rested her face in his hand and closed her eyes: "From now on, let's be a good family. I will never quarrel with Shin-ichi again."

A few days later, Akemi Aoki's stage performance and filming finally came to an end.

The second half went very smoothly. Mingmei's performance was perfect, and the fans were excited, remarking that the entertainment industry had gained another great newcomer.

Once her solo music video is released, her popularity will definitely soar even higher.

However, after Aoki Akemi's performance ended, another female singer backstage wanted to add Kitagawa Shinichi as a friend.

Kitagawa Shin paused for a moment, then smiled and declined, "Sorry, I didn't bring my phone. Maybe next time."

The female singer understood what he meant and left helplessly, saying, "That's really unfortunate, Mr. Kitagawa. Goodbye."

Aoki Akemi, who had just come off the stage, saw this scene and walked over to Kitagawa Shinichi: "Was that girl trying to add Shinichi-kun's contact information? Did Shinichi-kun forget his phone?"

Shinichi Kitagawa patted his pocket and whispered to her, "Actually, I brought it with me, but I suddenly felt that I should just leave these unimportant ways of contacting you."

Akemi Aoki's fox-like eyes trembled slightly. She knew perfectly well that Shinichi was doing this for her sake, but she didn't feel any joy.

Because, as she said before, she didn't actually want to change anything about Shin-ichi.

So she smiled and explained, "Shin-il, you can just add me. We've already said before that you can add me, and it's not Shin-il's personal account, so it's fine."

However, Shinichi Kitagawa still didn't nod. Instead, he gently patted Akemi Aoki's head and said, "No, I told you I wouldn't make Akemi so sad again. I'll try my best to have less contact with girls."

Aoki Akemi hesitated to speak.

That's really not what she meant.

As expected, arguments always happen...

After finishing his business trip, Shinichi Kitagawa and Akemi Aoki were on their way back by train.

Shinichi Kitagawa was on the phone with Rena Kitagawa in the car. Rena told him about the restaurant's opening these past few days, saying she was so busy that she barely had time for anything else.

Upon hearing this, Kitagawa Shin felt that his career was indeed going very smoothly.

However, the phone call didn't last long before Shinichi Kitagawa said he had something else to do and hung up.

Aoki Akemi, leaning on his shoulder, asked in confusion, "Why don't you chat a little longer? It seems like Shinichi and Rena haven't been talking for very long these past few days."

Shinichi Kitagawa smiled and said, "It's good that you've said the important things. Rena has her own life now, and I think she will gradually become independent in the future and won't rely on me as much anymore. I just need to give her some advice on her career."

Upon hearing this, Akemi Aoki vaguely realized that she might have been wrong before.

Since reconciling with Shinichi, she has carefully reviewed the cause and effect these past few days and wondered if Rena really does support her and Shinichi from the bottom of her heart?

All these actions don't seem to suggest any other intentions.

Perhaps I'm just being petty because of hormones?

After having a baby, Akemi Aoki became much more clear-headed.

She recalled what she had said that day and forced a smile, trying to salvage the situation: "Actually, Shinichi and Rena can just be the same as before. There's no need to deliberately keep your distance... After all, you two are siblings."

Shinichi Kitagawa gently hugged Akemi Aoki: "Okay, Akemi, I know you've never liked me having too much contact with girls, right? Whether it's a stranger or Rena, it's the same. There's no need to force yourself to smile anymore. Just tell me if you're jealous. You're my girlfriend, so I should be closer to you than to Rena. I was indeed too close to Rena before, but I won't do that again."

Akemi Aoki hugged Shinichi Kitagawa, but she felt very sad inside.

No, that's not how it works. That's not the outcome she wanted. How would doing this make her any different from those women who force their boyfriends to do nothing?

But how should I express it? Should I say something like, "Shinichi can still hug Rena"?

She dared not say those words aloud either.

Because now, I'm not the only one who's attached to Shinichi.

The train sped from Tokyo toward Kabasaki.

Shinichi Kitagawa gazed out the window at the scenery, his arm around Akemi Aoki's sleeping shoulder.

The way Aoki Akemi looked so humble on the day they argued has been like a silver needle piercing Kitagawa Shinichi's heart ever since.

When he chose to date Aoki Akemi, he wanted to be a responsible and devoted boyfriend.

I want to be someone who can take responsibility for Mingmei's happy future, and I don't want her to be as heartbroken as she was that day when she expressed her feelings under the lights.

But what have I been doing all this time, making Mingmei so heartbroken and forcing her to suppress her jealousy?

It turns out she always knew what she and Rena had done, but she never mentioned it to avoid arguing with her.

Shinichi Kitagawa felt that he needed to correct some of the things he had been doing from now on.

At least when it comes to communicating with girls, I should be more understanding of Mingmei's feelings. I was really too thick-skinned before.

After the tram successfully arrived in Kabasaki Town.

Shinichi Kitagawa held Akemi Aoki's hand as they strolled home.

He brought up the topic of living together again.

"Akami, when are you planning to come and stay with me? That way I can tell Rena in advance."

Aoki Akemi's eyebrows trembled slightly. This time, however, she hesitated. Whether it was due to her physical condition or the need to change Shinichi, she felt that cohabitation shouldn't be the right thing to do now.

He smiled and said, "Shin-ichi, I need to talk to my parents first, so it might not be that quick."

Kitagawa Shin was taken aback, thinking she was still worried about Rena, and added with a smile, "Rena is really fine, you can trust me, she won't have any objections."

Akemi Aoki shook her head: "No! That's not how it is. Of course I believe Shinichi, but I really need to talk to my parents. This time it has nothing to do with Rena."

Shinichi Kitagawa frowned, puzzled as to why Akemi had changed her mind again. Talking to her parents felt like just an excuse.

Is she still angry because of the things I kept from her before?

Sometimes, Shinichi Kitagawa just can't figure out what girls are thinking.

He could only hug her and say, "Okay, then let me know when you've finished informing your aunt and uncle. I'll wait for your news."

Akemi Aoki hugged him back, blushing as she nodded, "Okay, Shinichi-kun~ I love Shinichi-kun so much~"