There are so many geniuses in crossover anime! What's wrong with adding me?

Although Sakurakoji still felt that even after a month, her fame was still far from needing to conceal her identity.

"Let me rephrase the question: Do you have any wishes you want to fulfill, or a wish list?"

"Ah, yes, that's true!" she nodded cheerfully. "Like going shopping with friends, saving up to eat Häagen-Dazs, cooking at home, going to the Tokyo Skytree, going to an amusement park..."

“You seem to know it quite well,” Sakurakoji chuckled. “Alright, let’s finish them all today!”

"Huh? All of them?" Hoshino Ai exclaimed in surprise. "It's too late, isn't it?"

"How will you know if you don't try? Trust me." He met her gaze, his tone revealing confidence.

"Oh, oh." Hoshino Ai looked away, her skin tense.

For some reason, she always felt that his words were inexplicably convincing.

"By the way, how's your acting and vocal practice going lately? Has the teacher I introduced to you last time been helpful?" Just as the atmosphere was about to fall silent, Sakurakoji changed the subject.

When they went on their last date, she was troubled by this issue, and to prevent her from going to that wicked theater troupe, he introduced her to some professional teachers afterwards. He wondered how her practice was going.

"Haha...that..."

When this topic came up, Hoshino Ai broke out in a cold sweat and awkwardly looked away.

"...Love, you wouldn't, would you?" His eyes were filled with doubt.

"No, that's not it!" she quickly waved her hand in denial. "The teachers all said I practiced very hard!"

"In other words, you work very hard but don't achieve much, right?" he summarized succinctly.

"Ugh!" Hoshino Ai lowered her smooth forehead, like a schoolchild who had made a mistake, and involuntarily stopped in her tracks. "It's like this... I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing?"

Noticing that she had fallen behind, Sakurakoji turned around to look at her, his face full of confusion.

"Because Mr. Caihua was so considerate of me, and even specially invited a famous teacher, but I..." She looked self-reproachful and disappointed at her own incompetence.

“Hmm~” Sakurakoji thought for a moment, walked to her side, and took her hands in his.

Two pairs of fair and slender hands, like two pieces of warm, beautiful jade stacked together.

"!" Sensing his movement, Hoshino Ai looked up in surprise and met his eyes.

And so, the warmth from her hands seemed to gradually transfer into her body through her vision...

"This isn't your responsibility, there's no need to apologize, is there?"

“But…” Hoshino Ai lowered her striking face again, “I’m clumsy and I always mess things up.”

"So what? Isn't it great that you tried your best?" Sakurakoji encouraged her, "Not many people can guarantee that they will succeed just because they try their best, right?"

"That's a privilege reserved for talented people, but in this world, isn't it the norm that people lack talent in most fields?"

"So even if there are no results, as long as I have tried my best, I think that's already good enough."

"Of course, it's best to find something you're good at, but even if you fail at everything, it doesn't mean you're worthless, right?"

"At the very least, there is still the value of being a human being, and the emotional value that one can provide to friends and family."

“You are my friend, and I helped you voluntarily, so don’t think this is your problem. Even if there was a mistake, I also bear responsibility for not accurately identifying your area of ​​expertise.”

"How could that be! Mr. Caihua did it all for me! It's not your fault!" she said anxiously, retorting hastily.

Excited, she moved her body vigorously, subconsciously waving her arms as if to use body language to assist, but her hands, which were tightly held in his palm, were not so easily freed. Instead, she became even more aware of the fact that she was restrained.

She looked at her small hands, enveloped in warmth, and her flawless, porcelain-like face was tinged with the glow of the sunset.

Mr. Talent, you're holding on way too tightly!

"Then it's not your fault either. Neither of us is at fault, okay?" He looked down at her petite and lovely body, his voice gentle.

"Then, whose should it be..." Hoshino Ai murmured, her chaotic thoughts overwhelming her already small brain capacity, making her no longer know what she was saying.

"Hmm... if I had to say, it would be the fault of those teachers, right?" After pondering for a moment, Sakura Koji shifted the blame to those who weren't present. "They can't even teach according to students' aptitudes, yet they have the nerve to call themselves famous teachers. They're utterly useless!"

"Pfft!" Hoshino Ai couldn't help but laugh out loud. "No, it's not the teachers' fault. They were very responsible!"

"That means their professional skills aren't good enough. I'll introduce you to someone more famous another day."

"More famous? Who is it?" Hoshino Ai asked curiously.

She had looked up the professors and lecturers that Sakura Koji had introduced to her before, and they were all well-known professors and lecturers in China. Was there anyone more impressive than them?

"Ah, but those teachers' teachings were really helpful! I also feel that I've become much stronger than before!" she explained to the teachers who weren't there, while feeling a little embarrassed.

"However, although I feel that I have indeed improved a lot, I am still far from being a true professional."

"What? Oh, I see." Sakurakoji's eyes lit up with realization. He let go of her hand and sighed helplessly, "Of course, right? It's only been a month. How much more improvement do you expect?"

"You can't get fat overnight; the most important thing is to accumulate knowledge and experience gradually, Ai-chan."

Feeling the cold air enveloping the back of her hand again, Hoshino Ai suddenly felt a pang of disappointment.

But hearing his sigh, she didn't have time to think about it further and picked up the conversation: "I know, but I just feel really anxious~"

"What's the rush?" Sakurakoji asked in surprise.

"Um, it's just..." Hoshino Ai touched her hair through her hat, her face flustered. After hesitating for a moment, she finally said, "I want to become famous quickly, so I can get a higher salary and stuff..."

"Pfft!" Sakurakoji couldn't help but chuckle.

"No! Don't make fun of me!" Hoshino Ai blushed and kept tapping his shoulder, feeling extremely embarrassed.

"Sorry, sorry!" He suppressed the smile on his face and grabbed her cute, waving pink arm.

He never expected it to be such a practical problem. But upon closer reflection, it made perfect sense.

Although she has a conservative and restrained view of money, and her initial goal in becoming an idol was not to make a lot of money, she is certainly not a saint without material desires. If possible, she would naturally like to earn and save more money.

Not to mention, underground idols in Japan are notoriously poorly paid before they become famous. Some even have to take on extra jobs to supplement their income and continue their activities.

Although she joined the agency and had a fixed salary every month, it wouldn't be much, and it might not even be as high as the salary of an ordinary office worker, even though she was a core member of the group.

In this situation, it's easy to understand why she wants a higher salary.

However, because he's been surrounded by rich and eccentric women lately, he almost forgot that for ordinary people, the most important thing is money.

He looked at the shy, delicate girl in front of him with amusement, never expecting her to have this side to her.

"I understand. I'll try to find a solution for you later." Sakurakoji's gaze was calm as she readily agreed.

For him, the easiest thing to solve was the money issue.

"Really?" Hoshino Ai asked reflexively, but she quickly refused, "No, no, no, I can't trouble you any further, Mr. Talent!"

"And it's about money! I already owe you a huge favor for not charging me a guidance fee last time!"

"What are you still saying now? Hey!" He flicked her forehead with his finger.

"Ouch! It hurts!" she cried out, clutching her forehead.

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 177 Who said she didn't die?!

"The reason I helped you is because you are my friend. It's normal for friends to help each other."

"If you say something like that again, I'll keep flicking you, understand?"

He continued snapping his fingers, waving them in front of her as a threat.

"I...I understand." Faced with his tyranny, Hoshino Ai had no choice but to submit.

"Yo-ho-shi." Sakurakoji Sai nodded in satisfaction and continued the previous topic, saying, "Since the previous teacher's teaching was effective, then you should continue to study hard. However, I will also introduce you to the new 'teacher' I mentioned earlier when I have time."

"A new teacher? Who is that?" The pain in her head quickly subsided, and she lowered her hand to ask.

"You'll see when the time comes, I guarantee you'll be satisfied." He smiled mysteriously, then breathed into her delicate ear, "Besides, she can also introduce you to more jobs, so you can earn more money."

"real?!"

Starlight burst forth from Hoshino Ai's starry eyes, instantly unleashing a powerful and dazzling smile.

"..." Sakurakoji felt that his defenses had been shattered by that smile, his expression froze, and he stood there stunned for a moment.

It wasn't until ten seconds later, when she urged him, that he came back to his senses, staring at the girl in disbelief and touching his heart with lingering fear.

Good heavens, this child's smile is poisonous!

Who exactly said she was just an ordinary person who didn't fail?!

Even someone like him, who has seen countless films and possesses top-notch aesthetics and an absolute threshold for judgment, was momentarily stunned. You're telling me she's just ordinary?

This kid has a future that shouldn't be underestimated! He has a very high chance of becoming a super popular idol!

But why is she still not very popular? Sakurakoji wondered.

If she could display such a captivating smile during her performances, she would have become an internet sensation long ago.

Recalling the information he already knew, he roughly had the answer. Ultimately, it was because she wasn't fully involved enough, right? He glanced at her, causing her to tilt her head in confusion.

Before this, she didn't know what an idol was, let alone how to love. To her, being an idol was just a job. So, the person she was on stage and in front of the camera was just a false image she created based on her own understanding, and naturally, there was no sincerity involved.

Coupled with her abysmal acting skills, expecting such a facade to move people is nothing short of wishful thinking.

Sakurakoji Caisai couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing that there seemed to be quite a few such problem children around him.

His mask is worn on his face, but their masks are worn in their hearts.

If Ai Hoshino could one day understand this principle and apply it to her career, its power would be unimaginable.

Let alone the Budokan, even the Tokyo Dome wouldn't be a problem for her, right?

But on the other hand... the joy of a pay raise was enough to make her show this expression for the first time... He looked at her with a complicated and enigmatic expression.

Indeed, the power of money is the most powerful ability in this world!

"Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you?" He answered her question, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

"Yata!" she jumped up with joy. "Finally, I can buy more desserts to eat!"

Seeing her genuine joy, Sakurakoji's talent also took on a touch of ease and happiness.

If he can make her this happy, then the price he paid before wasn't in vain, right?

The new teacher he was referring to was, of course, the person he had met that morning, Hachikado Sakuri.

As one of the most popular top stars in the film and television industry today, and of similar age to Hoshino Ai, who is more suitable to be her senior and mentor?

With her guidance and by leveraging her connections to get her involved in more variety shows, Hoshino Ai's fame and salary will naturally rise.

If the process goes smoothly and she manages to utilize her natural talents along the way, she might already be a household name and a top idol before he even heals her.

The reason he changed his mind in the morning and agreed to Hachikado Sakuri's proposal was because he had thought of this.

Anyway, Hachikado Sakuri had already promised him, so even if he made her a little busier and she complained afterwards, he wouldn't feel guilty—who told her to be cool and deliberately not ask about the content?

"So where should we go now?" he steered the conversation back on track.

The main task today is to help her relax, not to discuss work.

"I want to go home first. I didn't change my clothes at the agency, so I want to change out of this outfit first." Hoshino Ai pointed to her pink and red idol outfit decorated with stars.

"Okay, let's go."

The two emerged from the building's shadow onto the sunlit sidewalk. They had stopped right after leaving the office; they hadn't gone very far.

……

"We've arrived. This is my apartment."

"Wait a minute! I'll open the door!"

In an apartment building some distance from the agency, Sakurakoji Saiki followed Hoshino Ai to a door and waited for her to take out her key and open the door.

pat.

"Please come in! The room is a bit small, please excuse us." The door opened, and Hoshino Ai walked in.

Sakurakoji stepped into the room, which was not much different from other apartments, and looked around curiously as usual.