Tokyo: Idol Girls have absolutely no bad intentions!

Seeing this strange scene, Ito couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Was it really that weird for him to have a girlfriend...?

Although he and Mori were only pretending to be a couple, he had come to a realization after what had just happened.

Previously, in order not to cause unnecessary trouble, I thought I only needed to deal with Nagano Sae.

Kesen's actions made him realize that feelings cannot be treated casually.

Since you've already promised the other person, you have to take responsibility. It's ridiculous to bring in other girls while the two of you are getting to know each other.

“Ito, it’s not appropriate for a teacher to interfere in your private life.”

She had clearly been trying to interfere in his relationship for a long time.

"But I still have to remind you of something." Ms. Toji looked up and adjusted her red frameless glasses. "People who try to have their cake and eat it too will never have a good ending."

"know."

Ito was casually dismissive, and even pretending to be Mori's girlfriend gave him a terrible headache. If he had to deal with another girl, he wouldn't want to live anymore.

However, Mr. Toji's sudden seriousness surprised him somewhat.

“Now that you have a partner, there’s no need to worry about those rumors.” Ms. Toji suddenly lowered her raised hands.

"As long as Ito maintains your sweet relationship with that... and keeps a distance from other girls, those rumors will fall apart on their own."

It's easy to say, but the key issue is the rumors surrounding Asada. She's already caught in the eye of the storm, and if things go wrong, she might end up going to see the Forest of Trees at Mount Fuji (a famous suicide spot).

"As for Asada's part..." Ms. Toji seemed to see Ito's doubts. She paused for a moment and pointed to Nagano Sae, "As long as Sae and her become a couple, there won't be any problem."

"..."

They were wrong, they were really wrong, they were wrong to actually think that Mr. Huci could be useful.

"Hey, hey, what kind of looks are those? The teacher has a lot to say about this. Anyway, Sae is not going to date, so it's okay to sacrifice a little."

"This isn't about not dating; the student council president already has one..."

Ito abruptly stopped mid-sentence. Although Ms. Totsugi might have known who Nagano Sae liked before, she might not know that Nagano had already succeeded.

"What was it originally?" Ms. Toji was concerned about what Ito hadn't finished saying, and she was determined to get to the bottom of it. "Sae, what happened to her?"

“She…” Ito wanted to rephrase it, “her reputation will be damaged and she will go to the other extreme.”

That's right, that's exactly it.

Teacher Toji looked at him suspiciously, as if trying to find a flaw in his words.

“I don’t care,” Sae Nagano said. “If this can protect my classmates, then I’ve fulfilled my responsibility as student council president.”

A magnificent and sacred light emanated from behind her, momentarily blinding Ito.

"Then let's decide on this." Ms. Toji didn't seem satisfied with the solution she had proposed, but she still nodded in compromise.

"Then I'll go ask Asada for his opinion."

"So what do you plan to say when she asks why you did this?" Nagano Sae considered Asada's reaction. "After all, you don't want to tell her the truth, right? Wouldn't that seem strange?"

This method is inherently strange, and no normal person would agree to it.

“Nagino-kun,” Ito looked into his eyes, “you must have a lot of pocket money.”

"I guess so," Nagano Sae asked, puzzled. "What does this have to do with it? Asada-san isn't like you, unable to resist money."

"..." Ito turned and walked towards the office door, picking up an orange as he passed the coffee table.

"Nagino-kun, have you ever heard this saying? There's nothing a small cake can't solve; if there is, then two cakes will do."

This statement is well reflected in Asada, and it always works for Ito.

......

During a break between classes, Asada was taken by Ito to a deserted rooftop.

"What...what are you thinking?!"

Asada, who had been blushing, changed her expression instantly after hearing Ito's words.

Asada, with an arrogant air, stood on tiptoe, as if trying to see through Ito.

Startled by her sudden movement, Ito instinctively took a step back.

"This can actually be considered an extra part-time job I found for you," Ito tried to brainwash the other party with fallacies, "After all, our team is currently short of funds."

This statement is not false. The Butterfly Bass goes without saying, and Iketani Rin has also been added to Ito's blacklist.

Aside from the money from the stage play, the only remaining revenue is from the occasional airplay of the songs, which is a drop in the ocean compared to the money Ito needs to promote "Our Streets".

There's no rush at the moment, since we haven't found a keyboardist and bassist yet, so this band-themed song isn't going to be released anytime soon.

But this is also a reason not to worry about money.

"I bet you're thinking of going to a maid café again," Asada's sinister voice rang out. "If you really want to experience that kind of service..."

"I can wear it at home too..."

The last sentence was spoken so softly that it was carried away by the wind and disappeared into the air, so much so that Ito did not hear it.

"What are you talking about, Asada?" Ito grabbed the other's shoulder. "Aside from practice time, don't you have plenty of time?"

"A whole bunch?" A big question mark appeared above Asada's head.

"Although this request sounds unreasonable, as long as you don't invest your emotions, it's essentially like using your spare time to start a business!"

"Don't you want to contribute your own strength to our team, Asada? For our future..."

Ito's words were earnest and had a convincing magic, so much so that Asada kept hearing the phrase "For our future" echoing in her mind.

Lost in Ito's voice, she nodded in a daze.

No, you really said yes!

Chapter 165 Contradictory Thinking

Humans are very complex beings, full of contradictions.

For example, when Asada actually agreed to this demanding request, Ito panicked.

"Why don't you think about it carefully?"

“Yes, Ito, you’re right.” Asada nodded stubbornly, her eyes burning with a fighting spirit for the future. “I can’t be so selfish; I should think about our team.”

He didn't say the other person was selfish, Ito felt cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

It feels like Asada is subtly hinting at him, but there's no concrete evidence.

“Ito…” Asada suddenly looked at Ito. Behind her black-rimmed glasses, her eyes were clear and without a trace of impurity. “Aside from practice time, I do have a lot of free time.”

“Time is money, and when I think about all the time I’ve wasted, I…” she pursed her lower lip, “I’m such a sinner.”

"..."

The other person wasn't Takikawa, nor Mori, nor Hayakawa; Ito could only console himself with this thought.

A kind and innocent idol would never speak ill of herself.

"I'm pleased that you have this awareness." Ito offered this encouragement, suppressing the strange feeling in his heart.

The fact that Asada was able to listen to Ito's instigation shows that he hasn't completely fallen into the same state as the useless Hayakawa.

Looking at Asada, who was bowing his head and listening to his teachings, Ito didn't know whether he should interfere in her situation.

After all, being able to easily trust others and be deceived by a few words makes one very worried about the future.

Suddenly a gust of wind blew up Asada's bangs, allowing Ito to catch a fleeting glimpse of cunning in the other's expression.

Instantly, a bad premonition swept over Ito, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Contradictions began to take hold of his mind.

It's absolutely an illusion, absolutely!

He shook his head, trying to shake off those terrible thoughts, and after giving Nagano Sae's contact information to her, the two parted ways.

It's impossible for this media storm to have come to a temporary end.

Just like what Sae Nagano said, even if he can't solve the problem, he'll solve the problem of who raised it.

Using the pen he'd swiped from Nagano Sae, Ito scribbled down the current information on a blank sheet of paper, a cold glint in his eyes.

Source: Sports Department

The other party involved: Ito, and a girl connected to Ito.

Judging from how easily Takikawa obtained this information, the rumors have already spread widely.

But Nagano Sae was also implicated, while Takikawa was spared...

Logically speaking, Takikawa had the longest contact with him, after all, they were deskmates who were only half a meter apart.

Furthermore, the rumors seemed to have started not long ago; otherwise, even if Ito was slow to notice, he couldn't have been completely oblivious.

What exactly is this guy's purpose? Is he simply annoyed with me, or...?

But no matter what, Ito must at least make the other party pay a heavy price, and at least leave them with an unforgettable memory for the rest of their lives.

He wouldn't hesitate to exhaust all the popularity he had accumulated.

After marking an X on the paper with a pen, I closed the notebook.

I have already asked Fujikawa for leave, and it was a normal leave request that followed the proper procedures.

He plans to conduct further research during club activities.

After the bell rang, he quickly tidied up his desk, picked up his schoolbag, and walked out of the classroom.

Because I was preoccupied with how to gather information, I didn't notice the other person's raised hand as I passed by Takikawa.

The gymnasium is not as deserted as it is at noon during club activities.

The moment Ito stepped inside, he noticed Tanaka resting in a seat.

"Why aren't you playing?" Ito sat next to Tanaka, watching the guys training on the basketball court with him.

Clearly startled by Ito's sudden appearance, the other person exclaimed in surprise, "Ito—!"

But under Ito's gaze, he changed his form of address, bowing respectfully, "Senior, what brings you here?"