My dear wife, I still love you more.

Yukino couldn't help but glance at Hinano. She knew that her older sister was actually a very intelligent person and shouldn't have missed the problem. However, Hinano stopped there, which confused and puzzled Yukino.

"Xiaojing, it's getting late, I should go back." Hasegawa felt that if he stayed any longer, he might really be exposed, and if things got out of hand, it would definitely turn into a disaster. So, it was better to leave quickly.

As for what happened after that, it was no longer Hasegawa's business.

After all, he had already made an agreement with Hiratsuka Shizuka that she would tell her parents the truth, and that would resolve everything. Although Hiratsuka Shizuka might get a scolding from her mother, it really wouldn't have anything to do with Hasegawa anymore.

"Oh, it's already this late. It's time to go back. Let me take you home." Hiratsuka Shizuka pretended to check the time, exclaimed dramatically, then grabbed Hasegawa's wrist and dragged him out.

Hasegawa felt an urge to cover her face. If you can't act, don't act. That exaggerated performance was just telling everyone that she had a problem.

Hiratsuka Shizuka shoved her into the passenger seat of her sports car, then started the engine and prepared to leave.

"How was it, Kenichi? I did a good job, didn't I? Haruno definitely didn't discover any flaws." Hiratsuka Shizuka even boasted to Hasegawa.

Hasegawa stared speechlessly at Hiratsuka Shizuka. "Don't you have any self-awareness about your own acting skills? That exaggerated performance, and there wasn't a single flaw. Unless those two are blind, how could they not see the flaws?"

Hasegawa felt a little tired, but he didn't intend to say anything. He just waved his hand, indicating that Hiratsuka Shizuka could drive.

As for whether he would be seen through or not, that was no longer Hasegawa's concern. His mission was complete; what happened afterward was Hiratsuka Shizuka's business.

Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed to be in a pretty good mood. While driving, she turned on the music player, and the music played in the car. Hiratsuka Shizuka even happily hummed along.

Seeing Hiratsuka Shizuka like this, Hasegawa was a little afraid to think about what would happen next. What would happen next would be an extremely cruel and brutal reality for Hiratsuka Shizuka, but she couldn't even imagine what she would have to face.

Shaking his head, Hasegawa said nothing. He didn't want to interrupt Hiratsuka Shizuka's current cheerful mood, since her happiness wouldn't last long anyway. Let's enjoy each day as it comes.

squeak--

The sports car executed a beautiful drift and came to a stop right in front of the apartment Hasegawa had previously rented.

Hasegawa didn't tell Hiratsuka Shizuka that he was now living at Mrs. Yuihama's house, nor did he intend to. So he left the car there and didn't intend to explain anything.

"Alright, you should go back now. Your parents are probably looking for you right now." Hasegawa said to Hiratsuka Shizuka in the driver's seat after getting out of the car.

"Looking for me? Even if they do, I'm not going back. It's nothing serious anyway. Why would I go back?" Hiratsuka Shizuka pouted, clearly not wanting to return.

"Lady Yukinoshita and the others are still here. Do you really think it's okay for you not to go back?" Hasegawa said.

"Um, alright then, I'll head back." Hiratsuka Shizuka frowned slightly. She was still a little intimidated by her mother's younger sister, her aunt. After all, Lady Yukinoshita's aura was far too strong. Anyone would feel pressured in her presence.

Of course, this fear is somewhat different from the fear Hirazuka Shizuka has of her mother. But if she had a choice, she would rather face her mother than her aunt.

Of course, this is under normal circumstances. If her mother were to fall into that irrational state, Hiratsuka Shizuka would be even more afraid of her mother.

Hiratsuka Shizuka drove off with a hint of reluctance.

Hasegawa watched the car drive away, then looked up at the apartment he had been living in since he transmigrated, and shook his head. This place was no longer where he lived in the city.

"Hasegawa? What are you doing here?" Yui Yuigahama, dressed even more beautifully and a bit more avant-garde than before, was about to go home when she suddenly saw Hasegawa and couldn't help but ask curiously.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Yui Yuigahama Wants to Become a Star

"I just finished some business and came back from over there, so I was passing by. After all, I lived here for so long before, so I stopped to take a look," Hasegawa said casually to Yui Yuigahama.

"Is that so? I thought Hasegawa wanted to move back. Luckily, it was just a visit." Yui Yuigahama breathed a sigh of relief and patted the dumpling on her chest.

"Moving is a hassle, so it's best to avoid it if you can avoid it," Hasegawa said with a smile.

"Mmm, moving is really troublesome. Everything has to be packed up, whether it's on the surface, hidden away, or under the bed—" Yui Yuigahama said, then suddenly blushed.

The last time Hasegawa moved, it was Yui and Mrs. Yui who packed the bags. Yui suddenly remembered that during the last move, she had found several notebooks hidden under Hasegawa's bed, and the images on them made her blush.

"Hasegawa seems to prefer that type." Yui Yuigahama looked down at her own bun; she seemed to be that type of girl Hasegawa liked.

"Yuhihama, what's wrong?"

"Uh, ah, it's nothing, it's nothing, I'm fine." Yui Yuigahama shook her head hurriedly in a bit of a panic, the bun on her head and the two buns on her chest swaying together.

"Oh, by the way, how are you and Miura Yumiko doing? Did you run into any problems when you went to karaoke?" Hasegawa asked with a hint of concern.

"No, nothing happened. In fact, Yumiko and the others said I sing really well." As she said this, a glimmer of light appeared on Yui Yuigahama's face.

"Really? Your voice is indeed quite good, and it certainly gives you an advantage when it comes to singing." Hasegawa nodded.

"Really?" Yui Yuigahama asked with a hint of anticipation.

"kindness."

Yui Yuigahama followed behind Hasegawa, looking somewhat hesitant to speak.

"Yuigahama, what's wrong? Is there something you want to tell me?" Hasegawa asked, seeing Yuigahama Yui's expression.

"Um, I've discovered that I quite enjoy singing."

"You like singing? That's great. Actually, I'm quite interested in singing too. Singing when you have nothing to do is nice; it can make you feel relaxed and happy," Hasegawa said with a smile and a nod.

"Um, I, I'm planning to learn how to sing."

"Learn to sing?"

"Yes, you asked me before what I wanted to do. But I'm really stupid, I seem to be bad at everything, whether it's studying or cooking, I'm a complete idiot in these areas. But, but, I think I'm pretty good at singing, Yumiko and the others all say I sing well, and, and I think I really like singing. So, so, I think, I want to learn to sing, and if possible, I, I want to become a singer."

Yui Yuigahama hesitated a little when she first spoke, but as she continued, her face began to glow with a different kind of radiance than usual.

Seeing Yui Yuigahama like this, Hasegawa realized that Yui Yuigahama seemed to be serious. She seemed to really want to sing and really wanted to become a singer.

While Hasegawa doesn't have a strong aversion to the entertainment industry, he doesn't particularly like it either. However, it seems possible for Yui Yuigahama to become a singer if she wanted to.

As Yui Yuigahama herself said, she has no talent in any other area. If she does have talent in singing, then it seems that she could indeed work towards that goal.

While it's true that girls entering the entertainment industry are more vulnerable to unspoken rules—or rather, pretty and cute girls, and it seems the same applies to boys—Hasegawa believes that if Yui Yuigahama were to enter the entertainment industry, with his current efforts and future prospects, he might be able to protect her from such exploitation.

Hasegawa is very confident about his future.

Perhaps he doesn't have any special skills now, and seems unable to solve any problems, but in the future, Hasegawa believes he can stand above others and protect Yui Yuigahama.

"W-Is it possible? I want to be a singer." Yui Yuigahama looked at Hasegawa, who seemed to have fallen silent, and couldn't help but ask cautiously. Then she grinned, but the smile was a little unnatural: "Well, I, I was just kidding. How could someone like me become a singer? After all, I'm so stupid, I can't do anything right. To actually want to be a singer? That's just wishful thinking."

“No, if Yui wants to become a singer, I will still support you,” Hasegawa said quickly, seeing that Yui seemed to be backing down again.

"Huh? Really?" Yui Yuigahama looked at Hasegawa with shining eyes.

"Yes, it should be possible. But it also depends on your talent. Actually, I'd prefer you to become a singer rather than a pop star."

"Pop star? Singer? What's the difference?" Yui Yuigahama blinked.

"One is a celebrity, who uses their own characteristics as a selling point and follows the traffic route. It's like you are young and beautiful, and then you define yourself and work hard according to this persona to gain attention. However, if you don't have certain strength, you may become like a shooting star, flashing by and eventually disappearing from people's sight."

"As for singers, they need to have certain abilities, which are reflected in their singing skills. They need to have impressive singing skills so that they can break free from the persona they're given and have more freedom. They may not have a smooth start, but if they rely on their singing skills to get ahead, they won't become a shooting star that flashes by and disappears in an instant."

"The biggest difference between the two is that one can be replicated like an assembly line, and is easily replaced after becoming famous. The other is to take a professional route, and is not so easily replaced."

Hasegawa gave a simple explanation of the difference between the two.

Hearing Hasegawa say this, Yui Yuigahama looked at Hasegawa with a hint of admiration in her eyes: "Hasegawa, you're so amazing, it's like you know everything."

"Well, I've seen it all, or rather, I've been overthinking it. With a little analysis, it's easy to reach this conclusion. I don't really know the specifics." Hasegawa waved his hand. Actually, most of this knowledge came from his previous life. After all, back then, the relationship between popular celebrities and actors was a big deal, and he paid some attention to it.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Talent

"Anyway, Hasegawa is really amazing, much more amazing than me." Yui Yuigahama said in that admiring tone as always.

Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but admire Hasegawa, after all, apart from his appearance, Hasegawa seemed to be far superior to Yui Yuigahama in every other aspect.

Hasegawa is ranked first in his grade academically, seems to be very skilled in kendo, and also seems to know a lot about the entertainment industry and singers. No matter what, Hasegawa seems very impressive.

"These things can be understood with just a little attention."

Yui Yuigahama smiled, not having any opinion on Hasegawa's statement, but she just thought Hasegawa was amazing.

"If possible, I'd like to become a singer. After all, I have real talent. But can I do it?" Yui Yuigahama said, still a little unsure.

"If you want to do it, and then you work hard, then you can do it," Hasegawa encouraged. Although there are many unfair things in this world. Like singing, some people have an incredibly strong talent for it and can perform exceptionally well with just a little practice. Others are born tone-deaf and, no matter how much they practice, can't even sing a single song well.

However, these are just two extremes. More often, there are ordinary people in the middle. They may not have exceptional talent, but they're not tone-deaf either. Through their own efforts, these people can eventually master certain skills. While they may not become legendary figures, they can still become quite capable individuals.

As for how well Yui Yuigahama will fare in the future, we must first determine her talent.

However, while Yui Yuigahama may not be the kind of person with exceptionally high talent, she is certainly not the kind of person with exceptionally low talent either. Otherwise, people like Miura Yumiko wouldn't have said that Yui Yuigahama sang well.

When he got home, Mrs. Yui hadn't returned from work yet. Hasegawa then began testing Yui's condition.

To be honest, Hasegawa isn't a professional musician, but he has some experience in music. While he hasn't reached level 4 like in cooking or kendo, he's roughly at level 3.

Level 3 may not be very high, but it's roughly comparable to the level of some singers whose singing skills aren't particularly outstanding.

Therefore, they still possess a certain level of discernment.

"Yuigahama, sing me one of your best songs now, let me hear your voice," Hasegawa said, sitting opposite Yuigahama Yui.

"Um, is this how you sing it?" Yui Yuigahama felt a little awkward. Singing in front of a boy without any preparation, especially since she had some feelings for him, made her feel shy and a little restrained.

“That’s right, just sing it like this. After all, we don’t have any professional equipment or anything like that here. Just sing it a cappella.” Hasegawa nodded and said.

"this--"

"Relax a bit. If you want to become a singer, you'll be performing in front of countless people in the future, and you might even have your own concerts. Being shy and unable to open up won't work," Hasegawa said to Yui Yuigahama with a smile.

Seeing Hasegawa's smile, Yui Yuigahama relaxed a little and then nodded.

"それはちょっとBitterな

That was somewhat bitter.

ショコラみたいなstimulation

Like chocolate, it's stimulating.

君の声がこのハートに声いた

Your voice keeps echoing in my heart.

Yui Yuigahama was a little reserved at first, and her voice sounded a bit dry, but she gradually relaxed as she sang.

The voice, unique to a young girl, carries a youthful and energetic quality. Although it's completely unprofessional, it's still very pleasant to listen to.

Hasegawa's face remained expressionless. Yui Yuigahama sang while watching Hasegawa's expression, but Hasegawa's expression made Yui Yuigahama feel a little uneasy.

After the song ended, Yui Yuigahama shut her mouth and immediately looked at Hasegawa with anticipation and a little unease, wanting to know what Hasegawa's opinion of her would be.

"Very good." Hasegawa smiled.

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama was a little surprised, but also a little delighted: "Really?"