You are Toyokawa Shoko, then who am I?

but……

Xiang, when will your life begin?

Your appearance saved me.

Have I helped you too?

Even just a little bit.

I also want to be like you... a hero who can save another self.

Recalling the infinite fragility she saw in Toyokawa Sho's eyes that night, Toyokawa Shoko felt a pang of pain in her heart and was unable to speak for a moment.

She let out a breath of foul air.

The amber eyes slowly gathered determination.

"Xiang, do you still remember what the bet we made back then was?"

"Whoever wins will be the one who gets to rule at home."

Toyokawa Sho simply recounted it.

"I want to change the bet, is that okay?"

Toyokawa Shoko spoke.

"You said."

Toyokawa Sho nodded.

"If...if, Xiang, if I win, I want to let you wear that ribbon again. From now on, no matter if it's been a year, ten years, or even a lifetime...I don't want you to take it off again."

Shoko Toyokawa's voice was very soft, but her tone revealed great strength. Next to her pillow was the ribbon that Shoko Toyokawa had once worn.

"What about when I take a shower? Do I have to wear it too?"

Toyokawa Sho interrupted.

"Bring it with you too!"

Shoko Toyokawa could hear Sho Toyokawa's evasion, and there was a strong sense of dissatisfaction in her voice.

When Toyokawa Sho heard the girl's indignant voice on the phone, he vaguely imagined her lying on the bed, supporting her cheeks with her hands, staring at the phone screen with her long eyelashes drooping.

He glanced at his empty wrist, his thoughts riding on the nostalgic green train, back to the day when he had just traveled through time.

"it is good."

Toyokawa Sho looked at the bright moon in the distant sky and finally agreed to the bet in a low voice.

"If you win this Saturday's performance, I'll agree to your request. Not only that, I'll also tell you a few things about myself."

"Really!"

Toyokawa Shoko said in surprise.

"Of course it's true, but only if you win."

"I will win."

Toyokawa Shoko made an ominous declaration with full confidence.

Ever since a certain comic book came out, the three words "will win" seem to have been cursed by some kind of vicious curse, and the ending is implicitly determined the moment they are spoken.

"Although I don't know who the drummer you're looking for is, I'm sure the guitarist will be Mu. As long as Mu is here, I'm confident I won't lose."

"Shouldn't I be the one saying this?"

Toyokawa Sho said seriously, "I've known Mu for ten years longer than you have."

"But Mu Ke and I have known each other for fifteen years."

"That's a coincidence. I just saw Mu yesterday."

Master Xiang's voice became as powerful as a hero's, and he emphasized childishly, "Mu has remembered all my memories. Everything."

"...Yesterday? Mu? Remember?"

Toyokawa Shoko muttered to herself.

Then she suddenly realized why Shiina Riki and Nagasaki Motoyo were able to get along well with Toyokawa Sho so quickly. Was there such a thing as recollection memory?

So foul!

Why don’t I, as a peer, get this treatment?!

“…I’m a little angry.”

"I'm just meeting for a friendly chat, isn't that necessary?"

"It's not Mu's business."

Shoko Toyokawa puffed up her cheeks. She was just unhappy that as the most special person, she was not given the opportunity to recall her memories. But she soon stopped being angry and comforted herself.

No matter how powerful a mechanism is, it is useless against itself.

this world.

Only the purest values are truly powerful.

It's just a memory.

How could it possibly compare to the absolute bond between her and Xiang, each being another version of themselves!

"Okay, it's getting late, and it's time for me to get off work. You should go to bed early."

Toyokawa Sho turned around and glanced at Nagasaki Suyo, who seemed to be almost finishing her matcha parfait in the store, and ended the topic early.

"what……"

Toyokawa Shoko wanted to chat for a while longer, but after hearing what Toyokawa Sho said, she had to put away her thoughts and lay on her side on the bed, her soft voice sounding a little reluctant.

"Then, report to me when you get back."

Ok?

Report?

Toyokawa Sho opened his mouth slightly.

This word is not something you would use between friends.

Forget it.

Let her be.

Toyokawa Sho sighed in his heart and said with a smile.

"Okay, I understand. Good night."

"good night!"

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Chapter 73 You know, I am a firm supporter of Aine.

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Mannequin.

A profession that often appears in popular entertainment works.

It is specifically mentioned in the novel, which means that the author wants to describe this character as a candidate for a beautiful girl to enter the harem.

When it comes to urban romance novels, most of the time there will be some classic characters like Liu Ruyan who are often slapped in the face. They are either used by the male protagonist to show off and pick up girls, or to show off in front of the male protagonist.

In the comic settings, it is generally mainly to highlight the appearance of the heroine.

By using this profession, which many people think is very impressive, the heroine's brilliance is increased, a seemingly high-end atmosphere is created, and then some meaningless narration is added.

An all-round athlete, number one in the school, impeccable in relationships with others, with a gentle smile that brings warmth like a spring breeze, powerful as a goddess, invincible even with every effort, the school's answer, the pinnacle of her grade, an absolute miracle girl!

After stacking so many buffs, Guangsu was conquered by the ordinary but particularly Asian Japanese classic male protagonist, who played a sci-fi style that you could do in reality.

Toyokawa Sho once despised these crude and superficial character creations and could not understand why the general public would like such things.

He felt that what was truly worth being remembered by the public was the beautiful flower that the author had nurtured with his blood and sweat.

Like the pure and innocent Fumiko in "The Dancing Girl of Izu" or the proud and confident Martel in "The Red and the Black", these are literary characters that have gone down in history, not those meaningless and vulgar things.

Later, when everyone was in their twenties, Chihaya Aine, who finally had a vacation, wanted to read some novels to pass the time.

So she stretched out her fair and tender little feet, which were not covered with socks and had just poked out from the quilt, and kicked Toyokawa Sho who was right next to her, asking if there was anything good.

Toyokawa Sho said nothing, but just kept sharing his book list.

Such as "The Class Beauty I Picked Up is Too Charming", "Rebirth: I Have Golden Eyes, Becoming the Ultimate Treasure Appraiser", "After My Death, the Domineering Empress Will Regret It", "The Countryside Doctor Who Will Reach the Top", "The Only Male in the Family? Nine Sisters Spoil Him to Death", and so on.

They are all classics.

A must-try.

When I grew up, I realized that I was too pretentious before, and I thought about reading some literary works to improve my cultivation.

In fact, once you start working, you rarely have time to cultivate your mind.

I have to work hard every day just to make a living, and my body has been on the verge of sub-health for years. It seems that if only one more fallen leaf falls on my shoulder, all this mechanical and pathological thing will collapse in an instant.

Addicted to brainless and cool novels.

It can only be said that it is human nature and difficult to resist.

"Are you going to shoot today?"

After coming out of the bathroom, Toyokawa Sho saw Tsuzuki Shifune sitting next to the dining table. It was obvious that the old man must have won another great victory today. He had a good appetite and was enjoying the classic breakfast of miso soup and saury with relish.

"Yes, boss, we have an appointment to shoot today,"

Fengchuan Xiang brought his own portion from the kitchen and placed it on the table, then ate breakfast with the old man. "I heard that the owner of that clothing store is your friend. Is there anything you want me to bring to him?"

"Just tell her to forget about her dream of becoming an actress. Young people have their own paths to take. As adults, we should let go and support them. How can we forcefully interfere in their lives? You're pushing your granddaughter into this state day by day."

The old man shook his head, his tone full of disappointment.

"The kid plays the drums quite well and is a natural at music. If he studies hard, he might even get into a good university. Why is she forcing him to go to an entertainment school where he can't even get a high school diploma after graduation? She's just obsessed with acting."

So they are so close that they have even met each other's granddaughter?

Toyokawa Sho was a little surprised. He only knew that his boss had a good relationship with An and Tendou, but he didn't expect that the two were so familiar with each other.

Judging from the regretful expression and the tone in which they can directly express their opinions on each other's family affairs, they must have known each other for at least 20 to 30 years.

"Toyokawa."

The old man was probably emotional and slammed the table in anger.

"I'm here!"

Toyokawa Sho quickly adjusted his sitting position.

"I'll find you a good school later. When you get there, study hard and write songs with all your might. Just go for it and show that old fool what proper education is. Then you can fight for your life and get into the University of Tokyo while becoming a popular singer... Ha, ha ha ha, I can't wait to see her admit defeat to me."

"Boss, you..."

Toyokawa Sho was flattered. He felt that his boss' kindness was so great that he would have to sacrifice his next life to repay him.

"Why, you can't do it?"

The old man's hand bones crackled as he pressed them, and pure murderous intent burst out from his old eyes.

"Don't worry, I promise to complete the task!"

Fengchuan Xiang felt a chill running down his feet. He took three steps forward and received the military order. "If you fail, I'll bring my head to you!"

When the old woman saw Toyokawa Sho acting funny, her anger was immediately dispelled by her smile. She took out her chopsticks, picked up a piece of saury and put it into her mouth, scolding him with a smile.

"Come on, you're still bringing your head to me. If I really kill you, I don't know how many girls will hate me."

The old man's eyes narrowed in a smile, full of teasing. "I heard that another little girl came to see you yesterday? To please you, she even said she would treat everyone to a meal?"