Tokyo: Idol Girls have absolutely no bad intentions!

To do such a thing behind my back, and even hide in a dark corner of the park...

asshole!

They're all bastards!

Especially Ito... Although he was too far away to see his expression clearly, it was a mistake for him not to push Mori away while he was standing there!

Explaining won't help; as my manager, you should be fully focused on my performance!

The feeling of gratitude that welled up in her heart from discovering how much he had secretly done for her was instantly burned away by a flame called "the anger of the empress"!

She had been feeling tired from the continuous high-intensity singing and even considered choosing a slightly more relaxed song for the next performance, but she immediately put an end to that thought.

Let yourself go?

nonexistent.

Let Ito go?

Even more impossible!

So you're cheating on me, huh? Then...

Asada's lips curled into a smile that was clearly aggressive and vengeful, and his sharp eyes locked onto that direction.

In the distance, Ito seemed to sense something, raised his hand and waved towards the stage with an encouraging smile on his face.

But for some reason, a very ominous premonition rose in his heart.

I hope nothing bad will happen.

Asada... she probably wouldn't do anything rash in this situation, right?

Having sung songs like "Screaming at the Top" and "So Annoying," they probably won't do anything more outrageous, right?

I think... right?

Just then, Mori, who was tightly holding his arm, suddenly pinched him hard, her voice filled with jealousy and warning:

"Hiren! No flirting!"

Ito: "?"

He lowered his head and met Mori's violet eyes, which were filled with dissatisfaction. His defense of "how could we possibly exchange glances from so far away?" was completely shut down by the other's assertive "I said it, so it is" look in his eyes.

It's not out of fear, it's simply because of all the claims they make about respecting women.

The pain in my arm is secondary; my girlfriend is right.

However, he still wanted to offer an explanation, but before he could figure out how to appease the jealous woman beside him...

Suddenly, Asada's undisguised provocative voice blared from all the surrounding speakers through the microphone:

"Next up is 'Jealousy'."

Jealousy?!

Ito's pupils contracted, and Mori increased the pressure on his hand again.

This song... this song.

It was intentional, wasn't it?

Although it might seem strange to think this way, considering the feeling Asada gave me just now, and his tone of voice...

The feeling of unease has become a reality.

She absolutely did it on purpose! One hundred percent on purpose!

The lyrics mention hugs, ex-girlfriends, and everything else... and it just so happens that these words were spoken after seeing himself and Mori.

It seems that Miss Idol has picked up some bad habits?

On stage, Asada gently plucked the strings of the piano, and the prelude began, a melody that was distinctly playful, lively, and a little bittersweet.

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the crowd, "locking in" on the direction where Ito was, and the smile on her lips became increasingly "dangerous".

His eyes were fixed on me with ill intent!

"Yujin, listen quietly to Asada-senpai sing~" Mori's voice was gentle, "Don't try to run away."

Ito's Adam's apple bobbed. He, Ito, hadn't done anything wrong!

"君が前にFUき合っていた人のこと (When you confess to me)"

"The past events between you and your ex"

It has nothing to do with Ito, and he doesn't have any exes!

No!

"So straight and straight (I don't want to listen to it)"

"It makes you feel sad, right?"

Her gaze swept lightly across the audience, as if searching for a specific figure, her eyes filled with obvious guilt.

The lyrics are like an open apology letter, revealing without any attempt to hide his "jealous" and "immature" side.

"すぐにヤキモチ焼くのがPUの悪い性だって (I know I will get jealous at every turn)"

"It's my own bad habit"

"It's a cruel thing to think about if you want to win, but it's cruel (but you still have random thoughts)"

“I said something hurtful that made you sad.”

As she sang this, she even pursed her lips shyly, revealing a self-deprecating bitter smile, as if to say, "See, I'm such a terrible person."

This sudden honesty and vulnerability, in stark contrast to her previously established stage image, is strangely even more captivating.

The audience members, especially those who had experienced similar emotional turmoil, unconsciously fell silent, immersed in this tender confession.

Yoshida Nai looked thoughtfully at Asada on the stage, noticing that Asada's gaze was always fixed on a corner. Following her gaze, she saw Ito frozen in place behind the crowd.

I see......

However, compared to Ito, who was in danger, Yoshida was more concerned about Mori, who was clearly out of sorts.

Mori's gaze was also fixed on Asada, but there was a gloomy feeling about him.

Because of this song?

Yoshida Nai listened to each lyric coming from the speaker, her face thoughtful, looking at Mori Kami, whose surroundings were filled with an eerie atmosphere.

On stage, Asada seemed to be immersed in her own emotions, and her singing gradually became warmer and more resolute:

"As long as you let me be with you, it will be fine."

"As long as I can hold your hand, that's fine."

Her gaze lifted again, and this time, it seemed to pass through the crowd and land on Ito.

The provocation was gone from his eyes, replaced by an almost devout tenderness and longing.

"大事な事ほど炌たplacesで光くのかもしれない, (The most precious things may be shining in those places where we are accustomed to)"

"Jun, strong, hugging you (I really want to hug you tightly)"

There is a kind of plea, and a resolute determination to never let go.

"I love you in a way other than words. I really want to use a way other than words right now)"

"This is my love for you"

Her tone became increasingly gentle, and every note was filled with an intense, overwhelming emotion.

"Smile んでくれたfaceもanger ったfaceも (It doesn't matter whether you smile or get angry)"

"爱しくて士方なかったよ(Your cute face fascinates me)"

When she sang this line, her cheeks flushed slightly, as if she were recalling a specific scene that belonged only to the two of them.

An accident on the balcony, or a night raid on the apartment, a cake by the bathroom door...

Finally, the song ends with a sigh that is both almost a sigh and full of hope.

"Jun, strong, hugging you (I really want to hug you tightly)"

As the last note faded, Asada stood there, slightly out of breath, her gaze still fixed intently on Ito's direction, mouthing:

"Ito...do you like this song?"

The entire venue fell into an eerie silence, as if everyone was stunned by this heartfelt confession.

Ito felt his heart pounding so loudly that he didn't even dare to turn around to look at Mori's expression.

It's over...it's really, completely over...

Is Asada calling me?

For a moment, Ito felt suffocated, as if he had been thrown into the deep sea, surrounded by invisible pressure.

The pressure came from Asada, and also from Mori.

Being so close to Mori, he naturally noticed the other's unusual behavior, so it wasn't hard to understand why he felt something for the song.

Moreover, Asada's singing always resonates with people unintentionally, and silence is the best proof of that.

Ito had no intention of having Asada sing "Jealousy" at this open-air music festival; it was merely a backup option.

As the original Japanese version of "The Wind Rises," its quality goes without saying.

This song was also found by Asada in Ito's bedroom when Nagano Sae stayed at the apartment last time.

so......

Even Ito didn't expect that the other party would sing this song at this time and at this juncture.

The result was surprisingly good; it was a very bold attempt, though not very kind to Ito's heart.

"Mori-gami".

"Ah."

"Should we go buy some things?" Ito pondered for a moment. "How about fries?"

If you're not in a good mood, you should solve it with food. This is the first rule of Asada's strategy guide.