A reversal of fortune and victory in a world hated by all girls!

Herty's pupils trembled repeatedly, unable to believe what was happening before her eyes.

"I see, alright then." Sakurajima Anne turned her gaze back, her hands naturally clasped together. "I'm sorry, Hattie, I'm afraid I won't be able to be an idol."

"Huh?" Hattie panicked for a moment, then quickly grabbed her hands again, saying righteously, "Don't you want to be the focus of the nation? Not only will you receive attention, but your outfits can even influence the aesthetics of the younger generation. You can also earn a considerable income. With your looks, you will definitely, definitely become a big star!"

"I'm sorry, I don't care about the attention I receive from others." Sakurajima Anne spoke as if she were stating something trivial, without any excitement or wavering. She truly didn't care.

Hattie froze on the spot.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Aoi. Are you hungry? I've saved you a bowl of fried noodles and two steamed buns. Come to my room to eat." Sakurajima Anne's smile deepened as she turned around.

"No need, just give me the plate, I'll eat it in my room." Aoi Natsuki refused on the spot.

Another rejection?!

"Aoi is really cold..."

"It's your fault for always saying such nonsensical things. Well then, we'll take our leave now, bye-bye." Aoi Natsuki politely nodded to Hattie, and then the four of them left together, seemingly heading towards the same room.

This, this is impossible!

……

Although the hotel was old-fashioned, it offered plenty of entertainment, mostly old-fashioned games. In the morning lounge, many elderly people were sitting with their legs crossed, engrossed in playing shogi.

Aoi Natsuki borrowed a deck of cards and started playing a game of drawing jokers with Hayakawa and Rina. Sakurajima, for some reason, said he had to do some things in his room. He checked the time and almost an hour had passed. It was lunchtime soon, and the group had agreed to have lunch before going home.

"call!"

Lina held the hot milk in both hands, took two big gulps, then exhaled a satisfied breath, leaned back, and finally lay on Natsuki's shoulder.

Over the past six months, Aoi Natsuki has clearly noticed Rina's growth. She has grown much taller, and the clothes she bought before are now a bit too tight. Elementary school is a golden period for a child's development. If they get enough nutrition, their bodies will naturally grow taller.

Leisure time can make people feel sleepy. Lina, who had only been awake for a few hours, adjusted her position, lay on Natsuki's lap, and comfortably closed her eyes to fall asleep again.

Seeing this scene, Hayakawa Keiko felt incredibly envious, her gaze lingering on Rina, who was very close to Natsuki.

However, this harmony did not last long before it was interrupted by hotel staff who rushed over and informed them of the current situation.

"Sakurajima is injured?!"

Aoi Natsuki and Hayakawa were both shocked. He then shook Rina awake, picked her up, and quickly went to their residence. He turned the corner of the corridor and went straight up to the second floor.

According to the staff, Sakurajima accidentally missed a step on the stairs. Although he didn't fall, he sprained his ankle.

We have already contacted a doctor to come and see what the situation will be like next.

The hotel staff expressed their deepest apologies.

Aoi Natsuki didn't blame them. Instead, she led Hayakawa to their room. Pushing open the door, she saw a sheet on the tatami mat not far away, and Sakurajima Anne was sitting on it playing on her phone, seemingly unaffected.

Aoi is overthinking it; Sakurajima really just sprained his ankle.

Upon hearing the sound, Anne Sakurajima looked up and saw Aoi. A smile immediately appeared on her face: "Wow, so fast. Are you in a hurry, Aoi?"

"Of course, does your foot hurt now?" Aoi Natsuki's heart gradually calmed down, her tone softened, and she put Rina down before leading the two into the room.

The hotel staff nodded in acknowledgment, then stepped back and closed the door.

"I haven't felt it yet." Sakurajima Anne then stretched out her injured right foot, exposing her fair and smooth long leg to Aoi. Was it intentional?

The area around the ankle has become red and swollen, and is even almost as thick as the calf.

"It's so swollen, it looks like you can't even walk." Aoi Natsuki stepped forward, but her gaze remained fixed on Sakurajima's ankle, never moving upwards.

"The hotel staff said they've called a doctor. If there's a bone injury, it's best to have a cast put on before going back."

Sakurajima An's slender, upturned eyes fell on her ankles, her voice low and deep: "It feels tingly and numb..."

“In two or three days, you’ll feel how inconvenient it is. Luckily, it’s a holiday now. If we were at school, it would be so troublesome.” Aoi Natsuki said this, but after a while, she suddenly changed the subject, “What do you want to eat at lunchtime? I’ll pack it up for you. After the doctor checks and everything is fine, we can head home.”

"Yeah, Sakurajima, there's absolutely no need to worry about time. If you're short on time, it's okay to stay an extra day!" Hayakawa behind him said, clenching his fist with equal concern.

"Ouch!" Lina frowned and looked very nervous when she saw the swollen ankle.

Sakurajima Anne licked her lips, and looking at everyone's tense state, she was actually the one who acted the most naturally.

"No, I'll just eat at the cafeteria myself later."

"Don't try to be brave now! How are you going to go to the cafeteria with this leg?"

Sakurajima Anne's body gradually relaxed, her gaze lowered, and after two seconds, her long eyelashes fluttered as she looked at the boy in front of her who was staring at her intently. Then, she opened her arms and faced him: "Hug me, Aoi..."

Chapter 125 Only You, I Will Really Fall in Love

Are you flirting with me again...?

Natsuki Aoi did not respond immediately.

Upon hearing this, Hayakawa Keiko, standing behind her, immediately trembled and looked at Sakurajima with an incredulous gaze.

“Sigh.” Aoi Natsuki didn’t want to discuss this further with her, since there would be no result anyway. She then said, “If you really want to go to the cafeteria, I definitely can’t carry you, but carrying you for this short distance is nothing.”

"That's great!"

Anne Sakurajima cheered.

She clearly knew when to quit while she was ahead.

"Honestly, I have no idea what's going on in your head," Natsuki Aoi retorted.

Ten minutes later, hotel staff brought a doctor into the room. By then, Sakurajima Anne's ankle was swollen thicker than her calf and even extended to the instep. After examining her, the doctor said it was probably a strain, and that it would take a hundred days to recover from a broken bone. He then took out some ointment from his medical kit, mixed it, and applied it to her feet.

Aoi Natsuki and the other two stood by and watched. The one with the most nervous expression was Rina. She didn't know what the consequences of this injury would be, so she was naturally very worried.

"Okay, go to the nearby hospital to change the dressing again in a month. In the meantime, avoid getting it wet and don't exercise. You'll be able to get out of bed soon."

"Okay, thank you, doctor."

The doctor stood up, nodded to the hotel staff, and left the room.

After the staff apologized to the group again, Anne Sakurajima generously dropped the matter and the incident was considered closed.

After the two left, a series of light footsteps sounded, and the first person to run to Sakurajima was Rina, holding a writing board that read: "Does it hurt?"

Sakurajima Anne was slightly surprised, but quickly regained her composure. She leaned closer with her equally small face and whispered, "It doesn't hurt. It even feels a little cool."

Lina opened her eyes wide and nodded repeatedly. Her tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and a smile immediately appeared on her face.

Sakurajima Anne chuckled in agreement, then suddenly realized something and turned to Aoi beside her: "Isn't it about time?"

Aoi Natsuki took out her phone, glanced at the time, nodded, and said, "Yeah, it's lunchtime. Let's go."

Sakurajima Anne smiled until the corners of her eyes gradually lengthened, and she opened her arms again, reaching out to Aoi Natsuki.

The intimacy they expressed was palpable.

Hayakawa saw all of this. For the first time, she felt a sense of urgency, as if facing a formidable enemy. She had always thought that her biggest rival would be Ryuzakura, but now it seemed that she might be far more powerful than her!

With a helpless expression, Aoi Natsuki walked forward, turned around, and slowly squatted down. A few seconds later, he felt a soft touch on his back, and smooth hair fell down, patting his cheeks. At the same time, a strange fragrance entered his nostrils.

He was a little surprised as he stood up, and Sakurajima noticed this as well, whispering in his ear, "Is it heavy?"

Aoi Natsuki shook his head. At this distance, he could also feel an ambiguous atmosphere growing. He lowered his head slightly involuntarily, then walked to the door, pushed it open, and led the group to the cafeteria.

Sakurajima's body was lighter than he had imagined. If he disregarded the fact that she was a sixteen-year-old girl, he would even feel as if he were carrying a doll. When going downstairs, he tried his best not to shift too much to prevent her body from bumping into him from behind. Looking down at the stairs, he saw her pale hands, her slender fingers gently tapping the back of her hands, making a sound that only Aoi Natsuki could hear.

Upon arriving on the first floor and entering the cafeteria, the aroma of food wafted out, making everyone hungry.

Following the crowd in line, the cafeteria served food in a fast-food style, while Lina went to reserve a seat first.

Just then, they saw the blonde girl again in the distance, and after exchanging glances, she quickly left her seat and walked over to them.

"Ah..." A shrill scream seemed to come from her, as she flailing her arms and legs about twenty centimeters away from Sakurajima An. "How did you hurt your foot? How did you get hurt? Are you alright? Does it hurt?"

"It's okay, thank you." Sakurajima An leaned on Aoi's shoulder, resting her hands on it like a kitten, and looked at Hattie.

Aoi Natsuki also noticed Hattie's nervous expression, which showed that she was a kind-hearted person.

"It looks painful." Hattie looked distressed, glanced at it a few times, then turned to the side, unzipped her bag, and took out her phone. "Let's exchange contact information. If I have the chance, I'll come visit you."

“Oh…” Sakurajima Anne turned her gaze back to Aoi’s earlobe and whispered, “Can I add her? Aoi.”

"That's your prerogative, you don't need to ask me."

Aoi Natsuki got goosebumps all over from her sweet, mellow voice.

To avoid being discovered, I tried hard to suppress my feelings.

But despite the feelings, my body still reacted instinctively.

When Sakurajima Anne saw Aoi's reddened ears, she let out a meaningful "Oh," her keen insight instantly revealing everything about Aoi.

Hattie stood to the side, even feeling somewhat superfluous.

"Okay, then add it."

"That's great!" Hattie exclaimed with delight.

She's been wearing a mask all day, and now she's even wearing sunglasses.

She covered her face completely, and to this day, Natsuki Aoi doesn't even know what she looks like.

After watching them exchange contact information, Hattie wanted to chat with Sakurajima a little longer, but her phone rang the next second. After glancing at the number, her expression changed, and she hurriedly left the cafeteria.

"What a strange person," Natsuki Aoi remarked casually.

"Really? I think it's quite normal. That person... must be an idol, right?"

"An idol? Really?"

"Well, when we first met, she mentioned AKB, right? Maybe she was a member of a girl group, and she might be very famous."

"Eh...is that so?" Natsuki Aoi said calmly.

"You don't pay any attention to these things at all? Even I know a bit about them from watching TV. Aoi, are you pretending not to know?" Sakurajima An tightened her arms around her, the tightness causing Aoi Natsuki to cough immediately. She then instinctively cushioned Sakurajima's movement, retorting:

"I don't usually watch these things at all. Even my love for anime only started growing after I got to know Hayakawa. As for celebrities, I do have a few favorites, such as Takeru Ito, Masato Sakai, and Teruyuki Kagawa."

"They're all men..."

"Does it have to be a woman?"

"Oh, never mind, but I've already met her in person, so maybe I'll be able to find her soon." Sakurajima An then opened the relevant information about the girl group idol group. Mixed-race blonde idols are very rare in Japan, and they stand out in a group of more than a hundred people.

From over a hundred people, 48 were selected as team members, and from those 48, 12 were chosen as the main members. At its peak, AKB was known as the "Kami 7" (the best seven-member group), which swept across Japan and became an undisputed national idol.