I really don't want to be reborn.

Tch, if.

A beautiful young girl in an Akihabara ice cream shop pulls a few sour hawthorn-flavored candies from her pocket.

Eat one "if", then peel off another "if".

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The last sentence is from Eileen Chang's "Jasmine Tea," and it feels incredibly refreshing and soothing.

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I'll even accept a razor blade as a tip!

You see, these two sentences even have rhymes...

Chapter Thirty-Three: The Moonlight Is Beautiful Tonight

The concept of reincarnation isn't entirely without its benefits.

Starting over again and again means having enough time, and having enough time means you can do a lot of things and learn a lot.

Through so many cycles, the things that Kyosuke Kosaka learned, or rather, the skills he acquired and the jobs he became familiar with, are so numerous and complex that it's hard to imagine.

He was naturally very familiar with his old professions such as writing novels, editing, drawing, and managing Kadokawa. In addition to his main job, Kyosuke Kosaka had also worked as a programmer at a game company and could develop games.

To put it more broadly, he has worked as a bartender in nightclubs, flirting with single women; he has also worked in the ruthless real estate industry; and he even worked as a cook in a small Chinese restaurant.

The shortest job he ever did was selling insurance for one day, and the longest was working as a priest for four years.

I feel a little disoriented.

His mind, trapped and imprisoned by countless memories, seemed to be screaming at the top of its lungs. He felt sorry for himself, leaned back slightly, and covered his mouth with his palm.

If your leg hurts, cover your mouth; if your hand hurts, cover your mouth; if your stomach hurts, cover your mouth too.

As long as the mouth is covered, it doesn't matter whether it hurts or not.

Just a few dozen seconds later, he successfully skipped the topic of himself and let President Fujima Misaki reveal her true intentions.

"We're not children anymore, so please speak frankly."

"Oh dear, you don't have to be so formal."

She chuckled, but the laughter had no effect on the boy.

This is too tricky...

The female president straightened her attitude, abandoning her previous casualness, and stated that it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, not a request, but a suggestion.

This suggestion made Kyosuke Kousaka frown.

It's about Kirino.

"Hmm, I can roughly understand... You want to officially make Kirino your company's exclusive model, right?"

"Yes, if possible, I would like to take her to the headquarters in Europe. As long as she is willing, I can arrange the rest for her."

She said this in a very relaxed manner.

This demeanor screams "shrewd and powerful businesswoman."

Kyosuke Kosaka took the sundae from the waiter, stirred it with his spoon, took a bite, and found it surprisingly good: "It tastes alright... She won't go."

An ellipsis is a lingering pause.

"..."

The female president's confident smile froze.

The first half of the sentence was a compliment to the food, and she wanted to add a comment, but she didn't expect that the second half of the sentence would be a simple answer to her request.

Because it's simple, it appears somewhat forceful.

Without hesitation or asking his parents for their opinion, he rejected the idea outright.

Despite being a gentle boy, his refusal was so firm that it was beyond reproach. Fujima Misaki felt even more strongly that this kid was a seasoned veteran who had been navigating the business world for decades.

However, there is a reason why the female president is so confident. This profession is very compatible with Kirino, and it is also a kind of honor for girls.

For girls, becoming the exclusive model for their favorite brand is an incredibly exciting thing.

If you spoke directly to Kirino Kousaka, that middle school girl would likely be persuaded, but her brother...

"Shouldn't you discuss this with your father?"

"Don't laugh at me, but when it comes to educating Kirino, I'm usually the one who calls the shots at home."

Kasumigaoka Utaha silently drank her drink and glanced at the time.

Although the two adult women were a bit of an eyesore and third wheels, they were still able to appreciate his demeanor, which resembled a business negotiation, so it wasn't a loss for them.

The female president asked unwillingly, "Why don't you ask your sister? Maybe she'd be willing?"

In front of outsiders, Kyosuke Kosaka displayed the domineering, patriarchal demeanor of a shrewish older brother: "What good is her willingness? She's not the one who calls the shots in this family. Well, that's it, let's not bring this up again."

Kazaoka Mari, who had been standing by and watching for a while, slammed her hand on the table in annoyance: "Kousaka, I'm telling you, at least show some respect for your sister. The 21st century isn't like the old days. She has her freedom."

"Why should I respect her..."

Kasumigaoka almost laughed when he heard Kosaka mutter something like that.

After the smile, a slight thought crossed his mind.

If his annoying sister goes abroad, she won't be able to interfere anymore, and judging from Kirino Kousaka's current situation, that perverted brother-complex girl will definitely not give up.

Yes, and he won't allow his sister to go abroad to become a professional model.

He didn't even really like his sister working as a part-time model, let alone a professional model. Kasumigaoka Utaha understood the key point, so she remained silent.

Kyosuke Kosaka is exceptionally domineering and confident when it comes to his sister.

He has his reasons for being confident.

If it were anything else, he might have to discuss it with his parents, but his sister going abroad... you should ask Daisuke, that doting father, what he has to say.

The thought of returning home one day after his sister's departure and seeing the gorilla sitting there drinking alone makes Kyosuke feel miserable.

This scene is so heartbreaking.

Of course, if—and I mean if—his younger sister really had the idea of ​​going abroad to become a model, Kyosuke would immediately get his father, who wasn't very supportive of modeling, involved.

In that case, things could get very complicated, and Kirino might even have trouble continuing her part-time modeling job.

Isn't that wonderful?

Kyosuke Kosaka is quite skilled at using an opponent's force against them.

President Fujima took a deep breath after being rejected like that.

This former top model and top fashion designer, who is also a well-connected businesswoman in the fashion industry, smiled slightly and said, "Let's not talk about this today."

Kyosuke Kosaka raised his glass to this very strong-willed woman, his smile unchanged.

He knew the other party wouldn't easily give up on the idea.

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It was almost nine o'clock when I got back to Chiba.

The two got off the car and strolled slowly along the streets where different eras intersected, not in a hurry to go home.

Although there are a few clouds tonight, the weather is surprisingly good.

Through the gaps in the clouds, you can see stars of all sizes twinkling together, reflecting the city lights. The lights of the world should be on all night, just like a young person who is not afraid of the long years.

Kousaka Kyosuke is afraid.

He feared that one day he would even find the starry sky boring.

As he withdrew his gaze from the half-starred, half-cloudy sky, his eyes seemed to be tinged with a moist, shimmering light, dotted with scattered stars, exuding an extraordinary sense of caution and warmth.

Kasumigaoka Utaha is also looking at the stars.

She watched quietly.

The girl in the lamplight stood quietly and gently in the moonlight.

At that moment, he thought that the girl's legs were really gentle, and he really hoped that they could flow out of the stream and drown him in it.

Do I have pretty legs?

"The stars are beautiful, but it's a pity there's no moon—"

As soon as she finished speaking, the clouds gradually parted, and the hazy moonlight shone down. Kasumigaoka Utaha gently pressed the hem of her skirt, and the few traces of shame and indignation she had felt vanished in the moonlight.

The boy and girl continued their stroll, seemingly as if they might walk like this forever.

The girl walking ahead suddenly turned around, frowning: "I'm so lonely—how do you say that in English?"

Without a second thought, Kyosuke replied, "I love you."

She gave a faint smile. She couldn't really say the word "love" out loud; it was something she kept in her heart, something to be treasured and kept hidden away, not something she could just casually show off.

Am I translating it incorrectly?

"This is definitely not right..."

She walked lightly, thinking to herself, "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight."

(I think you guys should all know this meme)

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Chapter Thirty-Four: The Cicadas' Cry and the Storm at the End of June

"Yesterday... those three guys invited me to go out again. I just can't do anything about it."

It's a weekend at the end of June.

It's already very hot.