Daily life in Zongman

"Maybe I shouldn't have bothered with you in the first place."

"Then Ai-chan, I'm going to really cry~"

"Do your homework carefully."

"Got it~ After finishing today's homework, can A-P give Ai-chan a hug of encouragement~"

"If you answer more than 80% correctly, you can."

"Hehe! Then I've got Ah P's hug!"

Hoshino Ai's face was filled with joy. She had always studied diligently, and her grades had improved from barely passing to a good level in just two years. This request wasn't difficult for her; it was more of a way to help her concentrate on her homework than a request.

Bent over the desk, Hoshino Ai stopped making trouble and began to do her summer homework seriously.

Hoshino Ai was telling the truth. This was her first time doing summer homework with her best friend, an experience she had never had before. She had never even imagined she could have such an experience. This was a very ordinary, yet wonderful experience that she had never been able to have before.

Ah P once told her about her future, saying she would be a big star. She didn't really believe it before, and after learning more about the entertainment industry recently, she doubted it even more.

Although Ah P was very powerful, he himself said that his predictions about the future were all speculation, so he must have made a mistake to think that she could become a big star. After carefully studying the dirty tricks of the entertainment industry, she couldn't say that she knew everything, but she could get a glimpse of it.

Sex and money have built the entertainment industry. It has never been a place where appearance and ability can speak for themselves, and the entertainment industry has never valued appearance and ability.

After her education, Hoshino Ai learned a great deal and also learned to think critically. She knew that if she, young and without any support or funds, had entered the entertainment industry, she would most likely have started as an underground idol. And the filth and dangers faced by underground idols were far greater than those faced by regular idols.

First of all, there is the insecure and unequal contract, where most of the money earned will be divided up by the agency. Then there are the high-intensity performances, ten shows a week, which is just out of kindness on the part of the agency.

What follows are handshake meetings, private gatherings, group photos, photo shoots, and even some undercover work. If you can't make it out of the underground idol scene, the final outcome is likely to be to quit the adult entertainment industry, until your youth fades and you are completely abandoned.

When you peel off the illusion of idols, you’ll see the cruel reality.

Hoshino Ai checked the latest data this year and found that the vast majority of underground idols earn around ¥10 per month, paying for their own stage costumes, makeup, and food, barely surviving in the cramped quarters provided by their agencies. A small number of top underground idols can earn between ¥20 and ¥30 per month, which allows them to eat well and wear nice clothes, but they still have to invest the majority of their money in performances.

As for wanting to live comfortably and own a house, she would have to become a big star, and the price of this was burning her youthful life performing, taking photos, and shooting commercials. By the time she was able to buy her own small house, the agency boss would have probably moved into a luxury apartment.

Whether you remain an underground idol or become a big star, you will face a danger: crazy fans.

The more fans you have, the more dangerous it is. There will definitely be crazy fans in the messy crowd. That is why every year we can see news of many idols being kidnapped, raped, or even killed by fans. It is not uncommon.

Hoshino Ai doesn't aspire to become a nationally famous star. She's perfectly content with her current life. She goes to school regularly, has a safe and warm place to live, and is gradually becoming self-sufficient through her Vtuber work. She occasionally even asks for hugs and affection from her idol, A-P.

So, Hoshino Ai always thought that her national fame must have been due to something A-P had done wrong. Ah, maybe she was murdered by a crazy fan, and because her death was so horrific and the murderer was so evil, she became nationally famous after the news hit the news?

She thought about it for a while and felt that it was not impossible.

Fujiwara Haru: "Are you stuck on a question? Why haven't you moved for so long?"

Hoshino Ai: "Wow~ I've been thinking about this question for a long time but can't figure it out. Can you help me, A-P, and teach me~"

Fujiwara Haru: "Next time, if you don't understand something, just ask directly. There's no need to spend so much time thinking on your own when we're doing homework together."

Hoshino Ai: "This is my first time doing summer homework with my best friend~ I'm not used to it~ Please, please, best ah P, help me~"

Fujiwara Haru: "Wow, I'm getting goosebumps. Ai-chan, please speak normally."

Hoshino Ai: "Teach me! And give me a hug!"

"Let me teach you."

The ponytailed girl Futaba, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke: "Then just give me a hug."

Hoshino Ai looked over, shocked: "What's going on, Futaba, you actually imitated me!"

Futaba: "I just don't want to listen to a fool yelling here all the time."

Hoshino Ai looked suspicious: "I think you just want a hug."

Futaba: "Yes."

"You actually admitted it!"

"What's there to be embarrassed about?"

"That's strange. I've noticed some changes in Futaba lately since we were at school together. I didn't expect it to be so drastic. You weren't this direct before."

"I do now."

"Give me back the old Futaba who was always awkward and couldn't speak properly!"

"You'll have to see it at night."

"Does Futaba have both day and night forms now?"

"Yes, what you are seeing now is the daytime form."

"Can I switch to my night form Futaba by turning off the lights? I want the awkward Futaba who can't speak properly."

"I always thought Hoshino-san was just a little bit stupid, but I didn't expect it wasn't just a little bit, it was a lot. How is it possible..."

Hoshino Ai and Futaba were chatting, and their homework was temporarily put aside. Fujiwara Haru listened to their chat while doing his homework. Occasionally, he looked up and saw Nishimiya Glass also opposite, diligently doing his summer homework. She was always very quiet.

In the end, Futaba taught Hoshino Ai how to write that question, but it was after they had chatted for a long time.

After finishing today's homework and putting away his pen, Fujiwara Haru went to the side, turned on the computer, and prepared to start playing games.

I heard the voice of Hoshino Ai beside me again. This time, she took the initiative to find Futaba to ask how to solve a problem.

Instead of opening the game, I opened the browser, went to the website, and checked the latest developments.

Hoshino Amei, number of fans: 53.

Hoshino Amei is the online name of Hoshino Ai. Her number of fans currently ranks fifth among Vtubers, which means she is already in the first tier.

However, this figure is only a fraction of the number one Vtuber, who pioneered the era of virtual anchors and has an absolute lead, boasting an incredible 265 million followers.

Even if she stops operating, few people will be able to reach her heights in the next few years.

It is difficult to shake and difficult to catch up. It is probably impossible for Hoshino Ai to become the number one Vtuber.

Unless the current number one commits suicide.

Haha, how is that possible? How could such a stupid thing happen?

Fujiwara Haru casually clicked on Hoshino Ai's song to reply to the video, stayed in the background, and opened the game.

He was not in a hurry to solve the problem of having two Futaba. It was not a serious matter. What's more, having two Futaba was a great thing.

Double the joy!

Thinking about the upcoming fireworks display, the celebrations at the amusement park, and next month's CM comic convention, these are all things to look forward to, and I can't help but feel happier.

Listening to Ai-chan's singing, the game began and summer vacation officially began.

Chapter 329 Summer vacation daily life 2.

The relaxing and happy summer vacation only lasted a few days, and Fujiwara Haru became busy again. Ogiwara Issa sent a message informing him that the first welfare home they co-founded was running well recently, and the employees were gradually becoming proficient. It was time to allocate staff to start setting up a second one.

Thanks to the natural gemstones recently sold through the Snow Woman Family, his small treasury has reached another 10 billion yen, which allows him to easily set up more welfare homes.

Fujiwara Haru felt that since the money was just being saved, he might as well use it to do something good.

So, in the scorching summer heat, he was now licking a popsicle while working alongside his newly assembled team on the construction of the new welfare home. Of course, this work could be delegated to others; after all, with money, you could hire someone to do anything. However, in the early days of the new welfare home, Fujiwara Haru would try to work alongside them, to reduce corruption and other grievances, and to stabilize this new team, which was composed of a mix of veterans and newcomers.

After getting through the initial stage and confirming that there are no problems with the newly formed team and they are slowly getting used to it, he can be at ease and just come by occasionally later on.

When this welfare home is on track, we can transfer half of the staff from each of the other welfare homes to directly establish two more, one becomes two, two becomes four. This way, it will be slower in the early stages, but it will be stable and there will be no mistakes.

Noticing that Ogihara Issa had just come out of the bathroom, he threw him a popsicle he had just bought on the roadside. The two were investigating the site for the new welfare home.

"Give."

Ogihara Kazusa: "After all, you are a billionaire, so why don't you treat me to this?"

"If you don't want to eat it, give it back to me and I'll eat two."

Ogihara Issa opened the package and started eating: "How is Sayu doing recently?"

"You don't have your own sister's contact information, just ask yourself."

"I asked her, and she just said everything was fine and not to worry. She never mentioned anything specific. I have no choice but to ask you. Tell me about it."

"Then you've asked the wrong person. I don't really know much about her. But I've seen her a few times when I went to visit Ai-chan. She seems to be becoming a stay-at-home type, spending most of her time watching anime and playing games."

"It's fine. As long as you don't go out and hang out, I can accept it."

"You are so calm. When are you going to take your sister back home?"

"It's highly likely that I can't take her back. My family's situation is, well, hard to describe. Anyway, if Sayu returns home, she'll probably have a fight with her mother and end up running away. If she doesn't think straight and does something bad, it'll be terrible. So it's best this way now. She's living with your friend, and I'll be at ease if you can help take care of her."

"Ever try talking to your mother?"

Ogiwara Issa didn't say anything else. He took a bite of his popsicle and looked at the vehicles on the street in the distance.

The hot summer wind blowing on his body made him feel extremely uncomfortable. In the end, he could only bite the popsicle in his mouth to bring himself some coolness and calmness.

"She can only see Sayu's flaws."

Ogiwara Isa didn't say who she was, but Fujiwara Haru knew who he was talking about. They didn't discuss the topic anymore, and instead started chatting about whether the place they had just seen was suitable for a new welfare home, as well as the subsequent operational arrangements.

The cicadas on the roadside kept chirping. After a busy day, the new team had a dinner together near the evening. Fujiwara Haru went on stage and said a few words before going home. We did not eat together.

It was not only because he couldn't let go of his on-site team members, but also because he wanted to go home for dinner.

Enter the house.

"I am back."

"Welcome home~ Haru-kun, do you want to eat first~ or take a shower first~ or~ do you want to eat me first~"

"Eat first, then take a bath, and finally eat you."

"Hmmmm~"

Yukino Shindong had a happy expression and put her slippers at the entrance: "We have Wagyu steak today~ Come and eat together~"

"Wow, that's great~"

After changing into indoor slippers, I went to the restaurant and found Futaba already waiting for me.

"Good evening, Futaba."

"good evening."

I sat next to her and helped take the food brought by Sister Shendong and put it on the table.

Feeling like he was being watched, he looked over to Futaba who was sitting next to him and saw that she was looking at the food.

I turned around to continue helping serve the dishes, and felt being watched again. I looked back at her and found that she was still staring at the food on the table.

I still asked: "What's the matter with Futaba?"

"I wouldn't ask a fool for help, and it's nothing."

"Okay, if you need anything, just come to me."

He simply ignored Futaba's slight sarcasm and took the last few dishes from Sister Shendong and placed them on the table.

“I’m starting.” ×3.

It was a pleasant dinner time. After finishing the meal, Fujiwara Haru collapsed on the sofa, ready to take a rest, and felt that he was being watched again.

I looked at Futaba and found that she was reading a book in her hand.

After thinking for a while, he said to her: "If Futaba wants to see it, just look directly. I won't feel shy. After all, I am usually stared at by many people because of my height and other reasons."

Futaba spoke a little faster: "Huh? Who's looking at you? I just smell the stench of sweat, it feels awful. Dirty Fujiwara, can you please take a shower quickly? Even though you don't have to go to school during the holidays, you still have to keep yourself clean and tidy."

Hmm? Do you stink?

Fujiwara Haru was a bit puzzled. He wasn't afraid of heat or cold, but he did sweat a bit. This was the body's natural response, a way of regulating body temperature through sweating, without wasting spiritual energy. It was a bit like how people maintain their daily physiological activities, first consuming sugar, then, when the supply runs low, tapping into fat as a backup energy source.

He raised his arm and sniffed, but didn't smell anything. But generally speaking, it's hard to smell one's own bad smell. Thinking he had to take a shower anyway, Fujiwara Haru stopped slumping on the sofa and got up to take a shower.

After leaving, Futaba Rio, sitting on the sofa, breathed a sigh of relief, a blush spreading across her face. She had previously held her face in check, not showing any sign of embarrassment, but now she relaxed, reflecting on her actions. Whether it was peeking or sniffing, she hadn't been exposed.

The peek was fine, as if caught I'd just get teased or two, but the other thing was something I absolutely couldn't expose. After all, a fetish like "body odor" was somewhat strange.

Futaba was actually a little unsure whether what she smelled just now was "body odor", because she thought it smelled quite nice, but she couldn't be sure whether it was caused by the influence of her hormones or whether it really smelled nice.

In short, there will be no problem as long as it is not exposed.

After Fujiwara Haru came out of the shower and thought for a while, she didn't hide it this time, but looked over openly.

His strong and tall body was covered in loose pajamas, giving him a sense of homely leisure. Water droplets were dripping from his hair, falling on his shoulders and sliding into his chest. Looking at that strong and broad chest, Futaba actually wanted to lean on it.

It would be even better if I could be surrounded by arms.