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

"Hmm." Hoshino Ai pursed her lips and returned to the changing room.

Because she caused a little commotion in the store, she attracted the attention of the other staff members around her. After that, every time she changed out of an outfit and came out, she was showered with compliments about her and Sakurakoji's talents, and teased about their relationship, leaving her both shy and helpless.

Finally, she selected a few of the best-rated outfits from all the options, paid for them amidst the amused gazes of the crowd, and walked out of the store. For the first time, she felt like she had escaped a hellish place.

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Volume 1: Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 52 Dinner Cannot Be Eaten Twice

"I'm sorry, Mr. Sakurakoji, I've caused you to be misunderstood!" After walking a distance, Hoshino Ai bowed to him and apologized.

"It's alright, it's alright, as long as you don't mind, Miss Hoshino." Sakurakoji waved his hand in the air, indicating that she didn't need to worry about it.

"Instead of apologizing, I'd rather you think I helped you."

"Yes! As expected of Mr. Sakurakoji, your taste is much better than mine! I think these outfits are very beautiful! Thank you so much for tonight!" As she spoke, Hoshino Ai's eyes sparkled, and her face radiated happiness.

"Oh, right! To thank you, I'll treat you to something. What would you like to eat?" Hoshino Ai suddenly remembered this and asked him.

"I also can."

“Let’s go to that dessert shop over there. I haven’t had dinner yet. Where’s Mr. Sakurakoji?” Hoshino Ai looked at him expectantly.

"Um... I haven't eaten yet either." Faced with her affectionate gaze, Sakurakoji Sai could only answer like this.

"That's great! That's enough!"

After saying that, Hoshino Ai pulled him into the dessert shop next door.

……

Half an hour later, Sakurakoji looked at the half-eaten pancake and cheesecake in front of him, as well as the almost-finished English tea, his eyes twitched, and a faint bitterness appeared on his face.

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have eaten so much at Shiina Mahiru's place.

But if that's the case, the other person might suspect that it's because of my poor cooking skills, which would affect my ability to win their favor.

Damn it, is this the price of multithreaded operations? A miserable night indeed.

Even so, why can girls accept desserts as a main meal? Aren't they too sweet? For him, it's absolutely sickeningly sweet!

Watching Hoshino Ai across from him, enjoying her meal and moving her body with gusto, a question arose in his mind.

"Is Mr. Sakurakoji full?" Hoshino Ai asked when he stopped eating.

"Hmm... I don't have a very good appetite today." Sakurakoji forced a smile.

"Oh, that's a real shame. The food at this restaurant is delicious. Ah, though it's not as good as the gifts you brought before," Hoshino Ai said regretfully, glancing occasionally at the food he had only half-eaten, clearly feeling disappointed.

Her income and expenses are also very tight, and she usually has to be careful with her money. She even often brings home the extra boxed lunches from the film crew as her main meals. Today's big expense is something that only happens once every few months.

Sakurakoji estimated that if she weren't afraid of ruining her already dwindling image in front of him, she would have been perfectly capable of finishing off the two plates of leftovers as soon as he left.

"...It's a real shame, but if you like that, I'll bring it for you next time."

"Really?!" Hoshino Ai's eyes sparkled with excitement.

“Of course, I could never lie to a woman,” Sakurakoji Saiko said firmly. “By the way, how’s Hoshino-san doing lately? Have you encountered any difficulties at work?”

"Hmm—it's still the same as before, lukewarm at all." Hoshino Ai's legs swayed unconsciously under the table, revealing a thoughtful expression.

"Ah, speaking of which, the president recently asked me if I wanted to study at a famous theater troupe. Maybe it's because my acting is so bad, haha..." Faced with her indescribable acting skills and lack of proficiency in various other areas, she could only laugh awkwardly and accept reality.

After all, she has only been in this industry for 3 years, and even if she has trained, she has only trained for 3 years at most. Moreover, she has learned a wide variety of things, and the teachers that the agency can hire are just so-so. Her talent is not particularly high either.

Therefore, despite working very hard in private every day, he doesn't have any particular advantage compared to other idols.

If there's anything outstanding about her talent, it's probably the inexplicable allure she exudes during performances.

Upon hearing this, Sakurakoji Sai's eyes sharpened, and his tone unconsciously became more serious.

"Then do you agree?"

"Not yet~" Hoshino Ai shook her head indifferently, "But I think she'll agree later, since my strength is indeed insufficient."

"It's rare for the president to fight for this opportunity for me, and I can't let his hard work go to waste just because I'm being willful."

"Don't go." Sakurakoji's expression turned serious for once, and his tone left no room for argument.

"Huh?" Hoshino Ai looked at him in surprise, her previous little movements abruptly stopping.

"Ah, that's not what I meant." Realizing he had lost his composure, he quickly tried to salvage the situation. "I just felt that going there wouldn't be of much help to you, and it would be a waste of your time. It would be better to invite some well-known teachers for professional training or something."

"Look, no matter how famous a theater troupe is, at most they only specialize in stage plays, right? That's a completely different field from real film and television acting."

"If Ms. Hoshino becomes famous in the future, she will mostly receive offers for film and television, which are far from this."

"So for the sake of the future, I think you should focus more on developing this ability now."

Fortunately, he was quick-witted and soon came up with a suitable reason, which he blurted out without hesitation.

"I see!" After hearing his explanation, Hoshino Ai showed a look of sudden realization. She didn't notice anything wrong with it. On the contrary, she felt that the analysis made a lot of sense. But she quickly showed a troubled look.

"That's true, and I agree with what you said, Mr. Sakurakoji, but I'm just a second- or third-rate underground idol, and our agency is a small to medium-sized agency that's not well-known."

"It's already great to be able to get this kind of opportunity, so why would I have the right to be picky?"

Seeing that she didn't suspect anything, Sakurakoji breathed a sigh of relief. After understanding her confusion, he smiled and said, "That's simple. If it's about training in acting, vocals, and dance, I think I can help you."

“I know some teachers who are well-known in their fields. I can ask them to teach you.”

"Is that alright?!" Hoshino Ai looked at him in disbelief at first, then shook her head and waved her hands vigorously, "No, no, no, I can't accept such a huge help from Mr. Sakurakoji for nothing. I have nothing to repay you with, it would be too embarrassing!"

You better accept this properly! Sakurakoji's temples throbbed with veins.

“It’s alright, didn’t I tell you? I’m a fan of B-Komachi, or more precisely, a fan of you, Ms. Hoshino Ai.” Sakurakoji Takayuki’s gaze was tender and affectionate.

"I also wanted to do something for my idol, so this is just a fan's way of expressing their love. It's just that the content is slightly different from others. It's definitely not anything strange!"

Author: A belated update for you

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 53 This Night Was Too Extraordinarily Rich

“Like, love… I see.” Hoshino Ai’s head was a little dizzy as she chewed on his words.

She had received gifts from fans before, so this seemed quite normal, but she still cautiously asked, "...Is it really not strange? Is it really acceptable?"

Hoshino Ai raised her head, her gaze like that of an adorable newborn fawn.

“It’s really not strange! It’s really acceptable!” Sakurakoji Sai looked directly into her star-filled eyes and nodded vigorously in affirmation.

“Well… thank you, Mr. Sakurakoji.” Hoshino Ai bowed deeply in gratitude.

"No need, no need. If you really want to thank me, I hope you can treat me as a friend from now on," Sakura Koji said with a smile, her heart filled with the joy of about to gain points.

Fortunately, in this world full of geniuses, the child in front of me is one of the rare types who isn't very bright. To put it nicely, he's a bit naive and easily fooled.

"? I've always considered you a friend." Hoshino Ai tilted her head, puzzled.

“From now on, we can call each other by our first names, is that okay? Calling each other by our surnames always feels a bit distant.”

"Then I'll call you Mr. Talent from now on?" Hoshino Ai asked for his opinion.

“Both Talent and Mr. Talent are fine, I love them.” Sakurakoji Talent calmly picked up his teacup, but only realized he had finished the tea when he brought it to his lips, so he had to put it down again.

"!!!" Hoshino Ai's earlobes gradually turned red, her expression froze slightly, she covered her mouth and nose with her hand, her voice trembling a little, "How should I put it, I'm still a little shy!"

"Used to it."

"That's true, haha."

Hoshino Ai was not comforted at all by his half-hearted advice.

"Well, anyway, just focus on studying hard under those teachers for now. In a few months, I'll introduce you to some friends who have achieved some success in the fields of music and performance."

Feeling that the conversation had gone on long enough, Sakurakoji abandoned his plan to order another drink and gave Hoshino Ai some instructions.

"Why a few months later?" Although she wasn't dissatisfied with the arrangement, she was still a little curious.

“Because,” Sakurakoji Sai looked out the shop window and gave a seemingly problematic but absolutely true answer, “Although I know them, they don’t know me yet.”

"Ok?"

Hoshino Ai stared at him in shock, a thousand thoughts flashing through her mind, and she couldn't help but doubt everything he had said before.

……

After finishing their conversation with Hoshino Ai, the two parted ways in front of the station. After leaving, Sakurakoji Saiko felt incredibly happy, sensing that his healing points had increased.

Great! Multi-threaded operation is so convenient! The points increase every now and then, just like a novelist seeing their royalties steadily rise in the backend – it's incredibly satisfying!

In contrast, the days that had remained unchanged for many consecutive days felt like a sudden, brutal death, leaving no motivation to live!

Instead of heading home immediately, he wandered aimlessly through the streets of Shinjuku—he had eaten two meals in a short period and desperately needed to digest.

The nights in big cities are just as lively as the days, and in some ways even more interesting. The neon lights that flash everywhere, the women dressed in various maid outfits and business attire soliciting customers on the street, and the men and women laughing and chatting are all scenes that play out repeatedly before your eyes.

Sakurakoji had no interest in going to the nearby Kabukicho to see if Okubo Park at night was really as thrilling and exciting as rumored, even though he was very close to it now—he was afraid that if he went there, he would be targeted and wouldn't be able to get out tonight.

Clutching the dozens of flyers that had been forcibly shoved into his arms, Sakurakoji Sai was filled with resentment.

Damn it, these guys who only care about looks, all they know is how to bully a seemingly weak pretty boy like him. Do they think they'd give them a friendly look?

It really looks like it.

Besides, if you're handing out flyers, fine, but what's with you guys touching my chest and body?

When they're in heat, they go to the park next door and catch some deer!

Thinking of those shallow women who had just gone mad, Sakurakoji Sai couldn't help but sneer.

I admit you're dressed very provocatively and earn a high hourly wage, but if you want to spend the night with me, I'm afraid your savings are several zeros short.

He stacked all the flyers together and tossed them into a flammable trash can by the roadside, freeing his hands once again.

With a nonchalant air, he put his hands in his pockets and prepared to continue his leisurely stroll.

Suddenly, at a certain moment, the ever-changing street scene seemed to freeze in his eyes, leaving only a beautiful figure.

At that moment, Sakurakoji was stunned. His handsome face wrinkled up, he pinched the bridge of his nose, rubbed his eyes, and wondered if he might be under the Infinite Tsukuyomi spell.

Looking again, the figure was still so clear and captivating.

Oh shit, it’s true!

No, isn't this a bit...?

He hoped to encounter more roles as soon as possible to help him escape his misery, but winning big prizes in just a few hours was a bit too much... Could the lottery station have exploded? It seems he should check his pockets to see if he has any winning lottery tickets—even though he has never bought any.

Although he was shocked and surprised, his immediate priority was to keep up with the other person. He silently followed behind, his identity changing from a passerby to a stalker in a second.

Fortunately, given his appearance, even if he were discovered, no one would suspect that he had any ulterior motives.

He had a hundred reasons to explain his escape, a hundred!

His gaze was fixed on her, as if afraid of losing sight of her.

The other person seemed quite idle, walking and stopping aimlessly, casually surveying their surroundings. Whenever her gaze was about to fall on him, Sakurakoji would look away in advance to avoid eye contact.

She walked for most of the street, and finally stopped in front of a fast food restaurant with a sign that read 'Burger'. She pushed open the door and went inside.

After waiting intentionally for two minutes under a tree by the roadside, he walked straight into the fast food restaurant.

He went to the front desk, ordered a coffee and burger combo at random, and looked around but couldn't find any trace of his target. He glanced at the staircase on one side and guessed that the other person must have gone to the second floor.

After receiving his meal, he remained calm and indifferent, and after hesitating for three seconds at the stairwell about where to sit, he turned and went upstairs.

He had barely stepped onto the second-floor floor when, in just a third of a second, he spotted the woman sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window.

Her outstanding appearance, dignified demeanor, and aloof expression that seemed to indicate she was indifferent to everything all spoke of her extraordinary nature.

Although she herself seemed not to care at all, on the second floor of this ordinary little shop, she was undoubtedly the one with the strongest presence—aside from him, who had just come here as well.

Author: The market's open! Everyone, guess who this new character is? I think we've given you plenty of clues already. Let's see if any expert can guess it correctly. If you do, well... there's no prize to give away, hehe.

Volume 1: Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies - Chapter 54: Another Top Genius + Rich Woman