You are Toyokawa Shoko, then who am I?

"Mizuho can put down the burden that's weighing her down, Xiangzi can live a carefree life as a young lady, and that girl named Mu won't be troubled by her family anymore. You can just let her come and live with you. The outdated rock star who took you home before I did can also rely on you to make her place the best live house in Tokyo. Even Anhe Tiantong will definitely respect your wishes and stop forcing her granddaughter to be an actress she doesn't like."

"It's true that you came to Tokyo alone. The loneliness and solitude of wandering around the world is something even I can't imagine. But now, child."

"You have found new roots here."

"...It seems that I am indeed your grandson."

After listening to what the old man said, Toyokawa Sho sighed softly.

"How to say?"

The old man was curious.

"I'm also good at saying things like this to stir up emotions."

Toyokawa Sho joked.

When the old man heard this, he was stunned at first, then laughed a few times. He touched his wrinkled cheeks and shook his head, as if complaining that time waits for no one.

If only I were younger.

The health can be better.

Why should we let our children and grandchildren take on responsibilities so early?

"In fact, even if you don't say this, I will help you."

Toyokawa Sho seemed to understand the old man's thoughts and patted his broad back comfortingly. "It's time for you to rest."

The old man was a little surprised, but he didn't show it. He just patted his good grandson on the shoulder.

Just like what I saw in my dream recently.

In fact, it is not as strong as expected.

But this shoulder is not that strong.

It supported his fragmented life.

"...There's no need to study abroad. You have too many people you care about here, and Mizuho definitely won't agree to me sending you abroad. She cherishes you more than you think, kid."

"It's an honor for me to be liked by the lady."

Toyokawa Sho said politely.

The old man didn't care about Toyokawa Sho's somewhat awkward attitude.

When he dreamed these days, he would occasionally roughly see some of the things that Toyokawa Sho had experienced. Although he only dreamed of a few discontinuous scenes, the old man was able to correctly infer Toyokawa Sho's life through these fragmentary words.

To let such a child who carries a deep hatred to protect his family business, to be honest, he thinks it is incredible enough that Toyokawa Sho can accept Toyokawa Shoko's existence.

Let him take another step forward.

Even the old man himself felt that it was too much of a stretch.

However, the old man believed that time would eventually wash away the barriers between them. The kindness of this child was beyond his expectations. But it was also because of this that he liked Toyokawa Sho so much.

A new account that dares to love and hate and has full learning ability.

Which old man doesn’t like it?

"I can only regard today's conversation as your willingness and inclination, not your actual decision to do this. Go back and think about it more."

The old man once again gave the choice to Toyokawa Sho.

"I can tell that you actually prefer singing to acting. It's your emotional sustenance and your spiritual support. But neither acting nor singing can ultimately be a career that suits your status. The sheer volume of study required to become a family head doesn't allow you to focus on other things besides pursuing women and studying."

"So, if you decide to take over, you'll have to give up music, kid. That performance you and Xiangzi have scheduled—"

"Perhaps, this is your last chance."

……

……

……

It's quiet at night.

Wakaba Mu looked at Toyokawa Shoko, who was sleeping soundly beside him and still murmuring "I'm sorry" in her dream. He gently pulled his hand away from hers, covered her with the quilt, and walked out of the room silently.

Following the route he had learned from the servant in advance, Wakaba Mutsu, wearing a thin white nightgown, found Toyokawa Sho's room.

Today is a day.

She couldn't even find a chance to be alone with Toyokawa Sho.

So she wanted to talk to Toyokawa Sho now when Toyokawa Shoko was not disturbing her.

She knocked on the door and opened it after hearing someone invite her in. The lights were off inside, but the owner of the room was not asleep. Instead, he was sitting in a slowly rocking rocking chair by the window, silently looking at the stars in the vast night sky.

"So it's you... Mu."

Toyokawa Sho turned his head and saw that it was a girl he was familiar with, and a smile immediately appeared on his quiet and calm face.

"Come sit next to me."

Wakaba Mu nodded slightly, but felt a little troubled when she walked to Toyokawa Sho's side. This chair was a single seat, and although she was petite and could still sit on it, it would definitely be a squeeze.

She didn't want to squeeze into Toyokawa Sho.

Toyokawa Sho quickly saw Wakaba Mutsu's troubles and reached out to Wakaba Mutsu.

Ruoye Mu naturally placed her small hand gently on the broad palm. The next second, she saw Fengchuan Xiang move forward, put his other hand around her waist, and pulled her into his arms as if he was hugging a soft pillow, leaning her against his chest.

"—"

Although I have seen many similar scenes in my memory.

But Ruo Yemu couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed at this moment.

She raised her head weakly and was about to say something.

But she saw Toyokawa Sho hugging her with both hands.

Seems to be seeking support.

It also seems to be honest and vulnerable.

Ruoye Mu felt her heart tightened. She lowered her long eyelashes and gently stroked Toyokawa Sho's silver-blue hair with her hand. In the memories she saw, she often comforted Toyokawa Sho in this way when she was a child.

When you feel uncomfortable.

When crying.

She always hugs Toyokawa Sho like this.

Just like Toyokawa Sho always holds her tightly when she is in pain.

"Mu."

"Well, I'm here."

Toyokawa Sho whispered softly in Wakaba Mu's ear and made the vows he had promised her countless times.

"...Just leave everything to me, just leave it all to me."

"I will make you happy."

119

Chapter 119 If Ye Mu succeeds in eating, Teacher Daxiang will be eavesdropping.

Just leave everything to me.

This simple assurance was very impactful to the insecure Wakaba Mu.

Ever since she could remember, she had always been the child who could please everyone, but she didn't know if she had done something wrong, or if she had failed to meet her parents' expectations.

When she came to her senses, no one around her cared whether she was happy or sad, in pain or aggrieved.

She thought maybe it was her fault.

So she changed her face and became silent.

I am afraid that my words will hurt others.

She was also afraid that no one would want to be with her.

When playing with Toyokawa Shoko, Wakaba Mutsu also expected that he would suddenly become so quiet. As his childhood sweetheart, Toyokawa Shoko must be able to see it.

Will they eagerly ask if you feel uncomfortable somewhere?

Do you ever tell yourself, "Tell me if you have any difficulties"?

With expectation, Ruo Yemu went to find Toyokawa Shoko, but Shoko was always talking about her own things. Although they were always close to each other, the distance between their hearts was so far.

What she wanted was actually very simple.

Just caring and concern.

Ruo Ye Mu hopes that he can become an important person to someone, and hopes that one day he can also experience the feeling of being strongly needed.

I no longer have to sit alone on a small stool with the leather worn out and no one caring about me.

Instead, you can be hugged tightly by someone like this, indispensable, and you can clearly feel the other person's heartbeat and breathing, and you can rest your chin on the other person's shoulder, like a tired bird can rest its wings on a branch.

She silently lowered her long eyelashes, and her pale arms, which were delicately outlined by the silver foil of the moonlight, fell from Toyokawa Sho's hair to his neck. Then, she imitated Toyokawa Sho's embrace and responded to this tightly connected feeling with the same strength.

"…Did something happen?"

It's not so much about relying on.

Wakaba Mutsu now seemed more like he was sitting on Toyokawa Sho.

She is petite, even more slender than a delicate doll. Even when she sits sideways on Toyokawa Sho's thighs, the two of them do not seem crowded. The white nightgown on her body further highlights her cuteness. Under the faint moonlight outside the window, she looks dreamy and light.

"You can... tell me."

Feeling the tenderness in his arms, Toyokawa Sho buried his face deeper into Wakaba Mu's neck. The hot breath from his nostrils blew on her delicate and fair skin, like a paintbrush dipped in paint, gradually outlining the girl's shy blush on it.

"It's actually not a big deal."

He had no intention of hiding it, and it wasn't something that needed to be kept secret.

It was because Shoko Toyokawa hid her secrets that her Crychic ended up in pieces. Although Shoko Toyokawa also cared about her own face, he was not the type of person who would use his self-esteem to hurt those around him.

Coupled with the successive setbacks in reality, he is no longer the child who would be stopped by something as illusory as self-esteem.

In his opinion, the greatest dignity is to have the last laugh, so his style of doing things is more about efficiency. If Ye Mu asked him a question, he would not hide it.

If you have anything to say, just say it openly.

If there is a problem, just bring it out and solve it together.

"To put it simply... the old man wants me to take over the Toyokawa family, and I do have this intention."

Toyokawa Sho said slowly.

"The old man is nearly seventy. Even if he's still strong, he can't handle the heavy workload. To maintain a family as large as the Toyokawa family, the workload he has to handle day and night is enormous. He can take the lead this year, next year, and maybe the year after, but what about five years from now? What about ten years from now?"

“…He’s already old.”

When Wakaba Mu heard this, her mind recalled the time when she accompanied Toyokawa Sho to Toyokawa Sadaharu's funeral.

At that time, she really didn't know how to comfort Toyokawa Sho. The successive deaths of his mother and grandfather were too heavy for a child who was only fifteen years old.

Now that he has a chance to start over, Ruo Yemu can naturally understand Fengchuan Xiang's desire to make everything better.

Even though Toyokawa Sho may still not regard Toyokawa Mizuho and Toyokawa Sadaharu as his own relatives, after all, the difference is too big, so it is normal not to feel the real connection.

But Toyokawa Shoko is the one that Toyokawa Sho accepts.

Even if it's for her own sake, so that she can still live freely the way she wants in the future.

Toyokawa Sho will also take over this responsibility.

"You have nothing against me?"

Toyokawa Sho asked softly.

Wakaba Mu shook his head and silently hugged Toyokawa Sho a little tighter.

"Mu, you're hugging me too hard..."

Toyokawa Sho patted Wakaba Mu's arm, signaling her to relax a little.