Tokyo: Idol Girls have absolutely no bad intentions!

"The battlefield of love where childhood sweethearts can win only exists in fairy tales," Asada said, adopting the air of a senior student. "Besides, it's not certain who will be the one who falls from the sky!"

Asada remained standing, looking down at Ito, trying to get an answer from him.

"Even queuing should follow the principle of first come, first served. Ito should understand that, right?"

Chapter 215 Keep being cunning!

What do you know? Do you understand the principle of queuing on a first-come, first-served basis?

Ito was completely put on the spot; he remembered that the current plot wasn't about his understanding of the character he was playing.

What does "like" even mean? Which female character do you like?

This point is somewhat related to the character, so the answer isn't entirely wrong.

However, the invisible pressure emanating from Asada and Mori made Itoh feel like he was in a dilemma.

His answer should have been that he was only responsible to Dean Otsuka, but it seems that Mori and Asada are even more serious than Dean Otsuka.

Aren't they teammates?

How could Director Otsuka have managed to dismantle their team from within with just a few words?

He hates people who enjoy themselves.

"Senior, you don't like cheating, do you?" Mori looked at Asada intentionally or unintentionally. "A guy who destroys other people's relationships can never beat the original partner, no matter how you look at it."

"Besides, I don't think my senior would betray my trust, would he?"

Then, she patted Ito on the back, "Of course, you could also say, 'They are all important people in my life, and I don't want to give up any of them,' after all, you yourself are that kind of guy."

"I think Director Otsuka can understand that."

Ito's Adam's apple bobbed as Mori directly exposed his carefully prepared response.

Then the only option is to answer truthfully.

Carefully recalling the plot of the script, Ito pondered the roles played by Asada and Mori.

Green plum? Or Miss Fox?

Which one will he... that is, the male lead, like?

As time went on, Asada, who had initially been hot-blooded and aggressive, began to back down.

She silently sat back down in her chair, glancing at Ito with averted eyes.

His eyes held a mixture of longing for answers and fear of hearing something different from what he wanted, like a small animal awaiting judgment.

What...what did she just do!

Mori maintained a calm demeanor, but her slightly pursed lips betrayed her inner turmoil.

Dean Otsuka still had that same amused, spectator look on his face.

"I've made up my mind," Ito finally said, instantly pushing the tense atmosphere to a climax.

He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping across the script, as if organizing his thoughts:

"Whether it's Qingmei or Miss Fox, they are both indispensable to me... no, to the male protagonist."

He deliberately steered the conversation back to the character himself, saying, "Humans are inherently complex beings with very complex emotions, and they are easily moved by the sincerity and dedication of others."

"Whether it's Miss Fox, who has waited for him since the Edo period and given almost everything, the male protagonist cannot say anything to her that would deny or hurt her, either emotionally or logically. That unwavering devotion that transcends time is too heavy."

"And the same goes for childhood sweethearts who grew up together, shared countless memories, and ultimately chose to make difficult sacrifices for each other."

"In fact, because her choice is more 'common sense' but goes against her true feelings, the male protagonist may feel a deeper sense of guilt towards her."

"In this uncontrollable, almost predetermined tragedy, perhaps the person the male protagonist should apologize to the most is her."

Ito paused, then concluded:

"So, from the perspective of the characters, do you 'like' them all? I like them all! Their love is different, but it is equally sincere and profound."

"If I had to choose one that I 'prefer', I would consider it a desecration of another relationship and a denial of their enormous sacrifices."

This answer is very "safe," very "standard," and even somewhat official.

Dean Otsuka's expression remained unchanged, as if he had already anticipated this "neutral" answer.

Asada did not receive the answer she most wanted to hear, which clearly favored "Miss Fox".

But at least we didn't lose...

Ito also acknowledged Miss Fox's efforts, and she breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the disappointment of her deepest, secret expectation still left her feeling a little lost.

A sense of loneliness welled up in Mori's heart for no reason, even though the answer did not deny the importance of "childhood sweetheart".

She gave a soft "humph," her tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of complaint:

"As expected, senior only knows how to say nice things and doesn't offend anyone."

“Of course not,” Ito shook his head, then abruptly changed the subject, “Those words above were all analyses from the perspective of the script and the male lead.”

"The male protagonist's feelings for each person are perhaps too complex to quantify or compare, so it's hard to say who he 'likes' more."

His gaze swept over Asada and Mori, finally settling on the script, and his tone became resolute:

"But that's not my opinion."

“I am a very subjective person, and you could even say I am very narrow-minded.”

Upon hearing this, Asada's heart, which had just settled, jumped again, and her eyes involuntarily widened.

Dean Otsuka finally showed even greater interest, leaning forward slightly.

Although Mori was still pretending to be indifferent as she fiddled with her hair, her perked-up ears and slightly tense shoulders betrayed her concern.

"Oh?" Mori tried to make his voice sound casual, even a little teasing. "Then please... cunning senior, tell me your own opinion."

"Let me make this clear beforehand: if you say anything like 'both are important' again, I'll get angry."

Her violet eyes turned to Ito, flashing with unmistakable seriousness and a hint of... nervousness.

The pressure returned to Ito.

This time, he could no longer hide behind the mask of the character.

He had to give a clear, biased answer that belonged to "Yujin Ito" personally.

The conference room was so quiet that you could hear the faint sounds of traffic outside the window and everyone's breathing.

He raised his head, his gaze neither deliberately leaning towards Mori nor paying particular attention to Asada.

"If we're purely considering my personal aesthetic and preferences, completely disregarding the script's plot and the characters' tragic backstory..."

He paused, speaking each word slowly:

"I prefer Miss Fox."

"what?!"

Asada Sakura practically jumped up from her chair, her face instantly bursting with surprise and excitement. Her mouth opened into an "O" shape, and even the ahoge (cowlick) on her head stood up a little in shock.

She could hardly believe she'd heard correctly!

We won! We won!

She beat Mori!

Chinatsu Mori's expression froze at that moment.

She tried to regain that feigned ease, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't maintain it.

A hint of surprise and hurt flashed in her violet eyes.

Although she tried her best to hide it, her slightly constricted pupils and tightly pursed lips betrayed her.

She seemed completely unprepared for Ito to choose "Miss Fox" so directly and without reservation.

Choosing to side with Asada? Even if it's just based on character preference!

Men really are all cheaters...

Dean Otsuka also showed a hint of surprise, which quickly turned into a deeper interest.

He stroked his chin, his gaze shifting back and forth between Ito and the two girls whose expressions had drastically changed.

Ignoring their strong reactions, Ito calmly continued to explain his reasons:

"The reason is simple. I believe that the feeling of 'liking' should be passionate, pure, and even a bit crazy and obsessive."

"While the bond between childhood sweethearts is undoubtedly deep and warm, it's often more like a habit or familial affection. But Miss Fox's feelings..."

"Her waiting was lonely and long, her love was silent and desperate, but she still tried to obtain an encounter that was destined to last."

He looked at Mori, his tone softening somewhat, but his stance remained unchanged:

"This is not to deny the charm of the childhood friend character and her choice. It's just that from my personal subjective point of view, Miss Fox impressed me more and is more in line with my understanding of a certain extreme form of 'liking'."

A new silence fell over the conference room.

Asada was still immersed in surprise and disbelief, her face flushed, wanting to laugh but not daring to, and could only secretly glance at Ito with her bright eyes.

Victory! Victory for Asada!

Therefore, junior girls are just passersby in life; if you really want to be together, it has to be a gentle and virtuous senior girl.

There is a word that perfectly describes Asada's current image.

The petty person gains power.

Mori seemed unconcerned about the outcome. She turned her head to the side, and the stray strands of hair on her cheek made it impossible to see her expression from the side.

But the oppressive atmosphere and tense silence emanating from her indicated one thing.

Yuujin Ito, you're in big trouble.

.......

Stepping out of the hotel, the afternoon sun shone on me, bringing a touch of warmth.

Ito was in a pretty good mood.

Although Director Otsuka didn't give a definitive answer, he only said, "I can't guarantee it, but it's highly likely to happen," and told them to prepare for the performance at the Bluebird Theater in mid-May.