The strongest high school student in Japan

Just as Izumi Sanae was praying devoutly, Mayu also went to negotiate with Miss Takeuchi.

Ms. Takeuchi brought producer Shohei Okayama to a corner. After making sure that no one around could hear their conversation, she suddenly bowed deeply to Shohei Okayama.

"Mr. Okayama, I'm so sorry to trouble you."

"This accident is not your fault, so there's no need to apologize." Okayama Shohei shook his head.

"No, strictly speaking, this accident may indeed be partly our fault—" Ms. Takeuchi shook her head, "Because... according to Sanae, the accident just now may have happened after she touched the other person."

"Ah? What?!" Okayama Shohei was shocked, looking quite shocked, "Is there such a thing? Why would she do that?!"

"It was an unintentional mistake on her part. Please forgive me." Ms. Takeuchi sighed.

Then, she recounted in a soft voice what Sanae had just encountered.

After she finished speaking, she bowed again, "This is the situation. Sanae was obviously just reacting to stress at the time. She definitely didn't mean to hurt anyone. Please, for our sake, keep her secret for once. Please!"

Her attitude was extremely respectful, beyond her usual attitude. After all, Sanae's future was in jeopardy. In order to protect Sanae, she could only beg humbly. Losing a little face for this was nothing.

"Ah, this is really embarrassing... I didn't expect it to be related to Sanae." Okayama Shohei looked embarrassed. After thinking for a long time, he nodded. "But, okay, she did it unintentionally after all. We will try our best to cover it up for her. When he wakes up, I will explain the situation to him. Although I'm not sure if he will agree, I think as long as I'm sincere, he should be able to understand..."

"Thank you very much!" Seeing that the other party agreed to her request, Miss Takeuchi was overjoyed. "Please rest assured, we will make the necessary compensation to that gentleman. I hope he can get better soon."

And Zhenyou, who was standing silently by the side, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, she was not happy that Ms. Takeuchi had convinced Shohei Okayama, but she was happy that Ms. Takeuchi did not respond at a loss. Even though her response was unintentional, she did not give the other party any loopholes.

Although she didn't know that this was just a performance, her every move was so dignified and she didn't fall into the trap of the other party. I guess even if she was recorded on the show, no one would be able to find anything to criticize...

Just as she was secretly rejoicing, Okayama Shohei suddenly spoke again.

"Yuzu-chan, do you have any comments?"

"Eh...?" Zhenyou didn't expect the opponent's firepower to suddenly fall on her. She was a little flustered for a moment, but soon calmed down and shook her head slightly, "Yuzu-chan doesn't know the situation very well, just...just do what Takeuchi-san says."

"Then Yuzu-chan, can you promise to keep all these secrets?" Okayama Shohei asked again, "After all, this kind of thing is not a trivial matter. It's not enough for us to keep it secret alone. If others leak it out, not only will all our previous efforts be wasted, but we may also be criticized for it..."

Looking at the other person's malicious smile, Zhenyou suddenly felt a little annoyed why he followed him.

Isn't this just dragging yourself into the quagmire...

"Yuzu-chan... is it someone else too?" Although she was a little flustered inside, she pretended to be ignorant on the surface.

"Of course." Okayama Shohei smiled, "Yuzu-chan, you have to keep the secret for your sisters too, right?"

"If you have to keep it a secret, of course Yuzu-chan will..." Under his malicious gaze, Zhenyu thought about it and could only answer like this.

"Mr. Okayama, this matter is handled by our company. Mayu is just executing the company's decision." Ms. Takeuchi suddenly interrupted her, "Please don't embarrass Mayu anymore. She is just a child. We can make the decision."

Takeuchi-sister... Mayu looked at her with gratitude.

"Well, since Yuzu-chan will obey, then we have nothing to say, let's do it this way!" Okayama Shohei shrugged, "Ms. Takeuchi, are you satisfied now?"

"Yes, I am satisfied." Ms. Takeuchi nodded. "Then let's stop here for today. The filming is terminated. Everyone go back. I also need to go back and report the whole situation to the company."

"I cannot agree with this." Okayama Shohei shook his head again. "I thought about it and decided that since it has come to this, should we continue with the show?"

"Eh?" Ms. Takeuchi and Mayu both screamed in surprise.

"Why?" asked Miss Takeuchi.

"Isn't the situation obvious? We have prepared for today's show for a long time. If we all go home now, then wouldn't all our preparations be in vain? It's normal to have some unexpected situations on the set. I've experienced a lot over the years, and one more won't be a big deal." Okayama Shohei replied, "If all our previous efforts are wasted, we will be in a very difficult situation!"

As he spoke he sighed, obviously not going to give anyone a reason to refuse.

Seeing the other party's insistence, and remembering that the other party had just promised to keep Sanae's secret, Miss Takeuchi was slightly shaken.

But Zhenyou has different ideas.

Is this guy determined to make a fool of himself? After several failed attempts, he still wanted to show the awkward performance of himself and Sanae in front of the audience. He probably didn't want the show to end halfway.

This is too bullying! When Zhenyou thought of this, he couldn't help cursing in his heart.

Although the two people's image may not be destroyed because of Takeuchi sister's appropriate response, if I continue to pretend that I know nothing and obediently start the show and perform, I and Sanae will definitely become a laughing stock for a while...

Why?

Just because of some crappy program he came up with, you have to make things difficult for yourself?

Enough…enough!

If she were her normal self, she would have acted cute and shown weakness, and simply insisted that she was in a bad mood and didn't have the ability to perform. Anyway, no one could force her to continue performing with a knife.

But what about Sanae? The child is feeling guilty, and if she is tricked into cooperating with the show, she will definitely be treated as a joke, right?

Should I let Sanae face it on her own? I can just avoid it. What happens to Sanae is her own business, right?

Anyway, the relationship between the two of them is not good, right? How much does it have to do with me?

"Yuzu-chan...Yuzu-chan..." She muttered to herself as the other two looked on.

The annoyance, anxiety, and panic just now stirred, mixed, and merged in her heart... and finally solidified together and turned into a flame of anger.

Yes, angry.

Why should I swallow my anger and compromise to cooperate with others' performances?

It has always been like this, I have been watching other people's eyes carefully, I am afraid of saying something that will make people unhappy, I am afraid that I will not be noticed, I am afraid that I will not be liked by others, even if I face hateful malice, I will pretend not to see it. Afraid, afraid of everything.

"Aren't you tired like this?"

She remembered the boy's previous question.

Yes, tiring.

But what can I do if I am tired? Isn’t this the job of being an idol?

But even so, there are times when I don't want to be so tired.

So how did he do it?

I... I'll learn it once, too. Even just once to let off some steam.

Suddenly, in Zhenyou's mind, a memory from the past flashed back as if it were being replayed.

"If you really insist, Yuzu-chan, Yuzu-chan is not impossible." After a moment, she lowered her head slightly, and then answered in a cute voice, "But before that, Mr. Okayama, can you answer a question for Yuzu-chan?"

"Hmm? It's okay, just ask." Okayama Shohei was a little surprised, but nodded immediately. He must be happy that his plan was successful.

"Are you wearing this ugly hat to look cool or to cover your bald head?" Zhenyou took a deep breath and asked, pointing at the baseball cap on his head.

"Eh? Yuzu-chan?" Okayama Shohei was confused by this question. He was stunned and almost thought he had misheard. "What...what is this...?"

Novel Group 8⑨

"Don't you think people can't see it? Your bald head?" Takasaki Mayu continued to ask, "It's not just your head that's oozing with oil, your whole head is oozing with oil as well, it stinks!"

She didn't know if there were any cameras here, maybe there were, but she didn't care right now.

If something had to go wrong, she might as well face it herself.

Because I just can’t bear to watch it anymore.

"Hey... Hey!" After being scolded by Zhenyou, Okayama Shohei was a little angry. He frowned and looked at Zhenyou, "You are talking too much. Didn't the company teach you how to talk?"

"Angry? You know you're angry?" Although he put on a stern face, Zhenyou was not intimidated. On the contrary, her tone became even more harsh. "Since you know you're angry, do you know that you're making fun of the dream of a girl under fourteen? Do you think your idea is very creative? You must be very happy that the ratings have increased? Do you know how much you've made others worry? You know, right? Even if you know, in your heart, her dream is more important than just a few percentage points of ratings, right? That's how you see it, right?"

"Hey...you..." After being scolded by Zhenyou, Okayama Shohei's momentum was lost, "Did you figure it out?"

"Yeah, I see. Your crappy show has already started, right? You pretended that someone was injured just to make fun of us, right?" Takasaki Mayu shouted back, "You can't stand it anymore. Everything could have ended like this, but you still want to continue. You have to bully a kid to the end. Are you happy about this? Very happy, right? After all, as long as your ratings go up, it's fine. Yes, the show is refreshing and impactful. How happy it is. As for how scared she is, do you care? Who cares? Have you had enough? Can you sleep at night? Have you, and all of you ever thought about how much others have paid and prepared for all this? You... have you ever taken other people's dreams seriously? "

The rabbit dies and the fox mourns. The treatment Sanae received reminded Mayu too much of herself and she could not bear it.

The pain and resentment that had been suppressed for many years suddenly poured out. At this moment, she was not talking to Okayama Shohei alone, but seemed to be talking to many people at once.

Zhenyou took a few steps forward, then raised his head and glared at the other person.

"Don't you just want ratings? You should be satisfied now, right? You should be very satisfied with what I said, right? The show is working, right? Can you sleep well tonight, you stinky old man?"

Although she was not tall, her aggressive look at the moment made Okayama Shohei take a step back subconsciously.

"Hey……"

"I've had enough of people like you!" Takasaki Mayu didn't give the other party room to say anything else, but interrupted him again, "Why do we have to bear the responsibilities every time? Why do you ask us to do this and that? I don't understand, I don't understand, I don't understand! Have you done anything admirable? Have you set a good example? No, nothing, right? Then why do you still have the nerve to act like you want us to do this and that?"

At this point, she took a deep breath and then shouted, "People like you are the most annoying!"

Even if there is any problem, it will be tomorrow's problem.

At least now, I'm very happy.

74. Encouragement

"People like you are the most annoying!"

Zhenyou's sharp voice pierced the eardrums of everyone present, making the ground seem to tremble slightly.

Okayama Shohei stood still, looking at the girl in front of him in astonishment. He didn't understand why the usually well-behaved and cute Takasaki Mayu would suddenly break down and say such ugly words in front of him in a threatening manner. It was as if she had become a completely different person.

Miss Takeuchi next to her was the first to react. She hurriedly walked to Mayu's side, pulled her into her arms, and then looked at Okayama Shohei with a bad expression.

"Mr. Okayama, is this really just a joke?"

"Uh...uh..." Okayama Shohei was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to answer for a moment. He could only avoid the other person's gaze. "You know, a program always has its own requirements, right?"

"That's too much." Ms. Takeuchi interrupted him and said coldly, "Just for such a small effect, you scared Sanae like that. Is this really what an adult should do? Mayu is right, you are making fun of other people's dreams!"

"Uh..." Okayama Shohei was at a loss for words, but he didn't seem to be apologizing or feeling guilty. "Sometimes, due to program requirements, we have to keep it a secret from you temporarily. This is the only way to achieve the program effect, right? We will apologize when the time comes."

"What's the point of apologizing after the show is over?!" Zhenyou questioned the other party again.

"Please stop using the show as an excuse. There are no shows now." Ms. Takeuchi did not back down. "Mr. Okayama, please stop the show. We will not cooperate with you anymore. When I return, I will report what you did today to the company."

Seeing that Miss Takeuchi was so disrespectful to him, Okayama Shohei also became angry.

He no longer saw any embarrassment and instead looked at the two people with confidence.

"Hey, do you understand your position? Do you think we can't find other partners? Let me tell you, idols are everywhere. There are so many people who beg to do a show with us but can't get one! If you mess around, can you bear the responsibility?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Takasaki Mayu again, "And you, was that the way you talk to your elders just now? Have you guys been spoiled by the company? You don't know the rules of society at all? I gave you a chance, shouldn't you work hard on the show? Stop causing me trouble!"

"Please tell me clearly, who is causing trouble for whom?" Takasaki Mayu felt that they had already fallen out, so she continued to be tough. "I will not cooperate with your program anymore...you..."

"Okay, let's stop here." Ms. Takeuchi interrupted Zhenyou and stood in front of Zhenyou. "I have made a decision. The show will be terminated. This is my decision and everything is my responsibility. If you really want to investigate someone, just come to me. I am always here to help. Please don't embarrass the children. Since you consider yourself an elder, please act like an elder and set an example for the younger generations."

After saying that, she pulled Zhenyou away, leaving Okayama Shohei standing there in shock, staring blankly at their backs with a very ugly expression.

Miss Takeuchi pulled Mayu back, preparing to leave with Izumi Sanae. However, in the aisle, she found a young man standing in front of them.

He looked at Takasaki Mayu with a complicated expression, as if he wanted to laugh but didn't dare to.

"Yuzu-chan, I never thought you would actually do this."

"When did you come here?" Takasaki Mayu asked gloomily.

"I came over if no one stopped me, to see the excitement." Mogami Jun replied as a matter of course. "I didn't expect to see such an incredible show."

Mayu's face turned slightly red, as if she was embarrassed by her rude behavior just now.

"Did you hear everything?"

"I heard everything I could hear. After all, you screamed so loudly just now." Mogami Jun nodded. "To be honest, it sounded kind of cool."

After hearing their conversation, Ms. Takeuchi suddenly understood something.

Zhenyou would suddenly explode and do something that is absolutely not like Zhenyou. It must be related to this young man.

No matter what, Zhenyou needs some comfort now. Maybe the comfort from him will be more effective...

"I'm going to smoke a cigarette. I suddenly feel the urge to smoke." She calmly took out a cigarette and a lighter from her pocket, then walked away leisurely, leaving Mayu and Mogami Jun standing together.

Zhenyou lowered his head and remained silent for a moment.

"Do you regret it? You took off the mask on your own initiative." After a moment, Mogami Jun asked.

"No, I'm very happy." Mayu looked at Mogami Jun, her eyes twinkling, "It turns out that speaking your mind is so refreshing... No wonder you always like to do this."

"Yeah, you're happy, right? You're satisfied, right?" Mogami Jun shrugged. "But after you're satisfied, you still have to know how to deal with it, otherwise you'll just be a brainless reckless man."

"I, have thought about it." Zhenyou replied in a low voice.

"Hmm?" Mogami Jun was a little confused.

"If I can become more famous, he won't remember that I offended him, and he will probably lie on the ground like a dog." Although she said such harsh words, a warm smile appeared on Zhenyou's face. "If I can't be famous, and disappear from that world like some of my predecessors, and be slowly forgotten, then what's the point of pleasing him? So I don't want to please him anymore. The audience's recognition of me is my capital to live in the idol world."

"A wise judgement." Mogami Jun nodded. "Actually, it's okay for you to scold him, because this time the truth is on your side, and no one can say you did anything wrong. Besides, as long as you don't let your fans despair, let alone scolding them on the spot, even if they hit them or do a handstand on the spot, they will do everything they can to clear your name. In their eyes, whatever you do is right anyway."