Tokyo Three Generations

After being praised, Junda Mana neither pretended to be shy nor seemed overwhelmed with flattery; she simply laughed heartily, as if it were only natural. "We were able to succeed because we are the best partners, not just me alone, Hatsuka-chan is the best too."

Touched by her partner's praise and way of smoothing things over, Mikasa finally relaxed her tense expression and smiled slightly. "Mana-chan...you're the best partner."

"So, Hatsuka-chan, please don't easily say anything about leaving the team to join another group, even if it's just a joke. Mana-chan will be very sad if she hears it." Junda Mana half-jokingly and half-seriously advised her partner, "Summimi is where our dreams began, and I hope we can keep going until we reach the peak of our dreams before we stop!"

Sanjiao Chuhua then realized that she had said something like leaving the team to follow Xiangzi in a moment of panic, which must have made her partner uncomfortable. But even so, she still patiently stood by her side and only gave a small reminder.

She felt both guilty and ashamed, but she found it difficult to say apologetic.

If Xiangzi were to one day leave the team (or temporarily suspend Sumimi's activities) to follow her, she would probably do so.

This persistence has become an obsession in her heart, and it cannot be easily eliminated.

Jun Takasaki quietly watched Mana Junta's performance, secretly admiring her in his heart.

"Mana-chan, you really made me feel the innocence and energy of Sumi, and also their unbreakable friendship. I will continue to support you guys. If there's anything I can do to help in the future, just let me know..."

He instinctively wanted to take out his phone to exchange contact information, but as soon as his hand moved, his mind realized something else.

This will not work.

As idols, "private contact with fans of the opposite sex" is a major taboo in the industry. Once exposed, it would likely cause a huge uproar among the fan base. Therefore, since their debut, the two members of the Sumimi duo have been very cautious in this regard and would not easily leave any ammunition for the media to seize upon.

If Jun Takasaki were to make such a request in person, it would only embarrass Mana Junda. If she refused, Jun Takasaki would also be embarrassed, and neither of them would save face.

So, at the last moment, he suppressed the impulse and simply smiled at the other person.

If we are destined to meet again, we will find a way to meet again in the future. If we are not destined to meet, it is meaningless to add each other's contact information, so there is no need to do anything deliberately.

Let fate decide.

After Mana Junda stirred things up, the tense atmosphere eased again, and the two sides chatted and laughed for a while. Then, the two idols from Sumimi led the two guests on a tour of their practice room, mixing room, and other places, allowing them to see up close the daily work and life of top idols.

By the afternoon, the visit was coming to an end, and Xiangzi bid farewell to Junda Mana.

Just like when she arrived, when she left, everyone in the company, including the president, gathered at the main entrance once again, and then bowed to bid farewell to the young lady and her friend.

Amidst awkwardness and a touch of joy, Xiangzi and Gaoqi Jun took the elevator together and left the office building.

This time, they could be considered to have "returned with a full load," each carrying a large bag of autographed merchandise.

As soon as he stepped out of the building, Xiangzi seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief, and then looked at Takasaki Jun.

"I felt like they were being a little too enthusiastic...it made me feel a bit embarrassed."

“You’re a big spender, so it’s only natural that they’d be more enthusiastic, right?” Jun Takasaki replied. “After all, they haven’t had any dealings with you before, so they don’t know what kind of person you are. It’s understandable that they’d be afraid of neglecting you.”

“That’s true, but I don’t want to give people the impression of being a ‘high and mighty young lady’…” Xiangzi frowned slightly, seemingly worried about it. “I think I still need to work on my image…”

At this point, she glanced at Takasaki Jun again, "And you, you should also be more careful in the future!"

"What else is it to me?" Jun Takasaki asked, somewhat surprised.

"Of course! It's all about you!" Xiangzi pouted, as if protesting. "Once you join our group, we'll definitely be participating in many events together, right? If you don't pay attention to your image and act frivolously, what will happen to our image? What will happen to the image of the Fengchuan Group? If outsiders look down on us because of this, that would be a real problem..."

How could she have thought of this when there was nothing to be done yet? Jun Takasaki found it a bit unbelievable.

Xiangzi is good in every way, but sometimes his thinking does jump around a bit...

“How have I acted frivolously?” he retorted earnestly. “Besides, is my image really that bad?”

"I didn't mean you have a bad image..." Xiangzi said anxiously, shaking her head in denial. "I meant... I meant what you did just now! You did that in front of others, it made you a laughingstock..."

Did you see the joke? I think she's about to explode with anger...

Jun Takasaki chuckled to himself.

"Ah, you mean that? I'm so sorry, I just did it on a whim... I'm really sorry." Jun Takasaki bowed slightly in a mock apology. "Don't worry, I'll restrain myself in the future and I'll never make the same mistake again."

Seeing his earnest apology, Xiangzi became anxious instead.

"It's not that you absolutely can't do it! I just don't want you to do it in front of others. I don't mind if you do it in private..." She was genuinely afraid of upsetting him, so in her haste, she blurted out a few careless words. "I never said I hated doing that! Honestly!"

Seeing her in such a hurry, Jun Takasaki was even more amused, with a mischievous sense of pleasure in teasing her.

"Oh dear, the young lady is so difficult to please," he sighed deliberately. "Doing it is not acceptable, not doing it is not acceptable either, leaving one at a loss..."

Provoked by his words, Xiangzi's face flushed slightly. She was clearly both ashamed and angry, but she didn't know how to describe what she was thinking.

"Hmph! You mean-spirited person!" In the end, she could only resort to the most reliable and foolproof tactic for a young girl, throwing a tantrum, "You know perfectly well what I mean! You're just deliberately trying to annoy me!"

She actually figured it out...

Forget it, stop teasing her, or something bad will really happen.

If Xiangzi were truly provoked, given her special status, her destructive power would be astonishing. Takasaki Jun had no desire to truly experience the power of the Toyokawa Group.

Let's try to comfort her.

So he put away his wicked thoughts and instead looked at her with interest.

"So, you're saying it's okay in private... do you think what we're doing now counts as private?"

This question left Xiangzi speechless, and he even forgot to continue his petulant act.

What... does he mean? Does he want to come here again?

Xiangzi subconsciously turned his head to look around. They were on the street, but fortunately, because it was an office building area and not a busy commercial street, and it was during working hours, there were very few passersby. It could almost be considered a "private" place.

However, it was still an open, spacious area, so Xiangzi instinctively felt somewhat timid.

But she swallowed the words of refusal that were on the tip of her tongue.

After all, she had already upset him, and if she refused again, what if he got really angry... She was also afraid.

So, after weighing her options for a moment, she glanced around furtively, then nodded slightly and gave her reply in a very soft voice.

"I guess so..."

Her hesitant, fearful yet expectant demeanor was extremely endearing to Jun Takasaki.

"If it counts, then let me try again?" he asked deliberately.

Xiangzi's face turned red again, but this time it wasn't from anger or anxiety, but from shyness.

She didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

"She's really easy to coax..." Jun Takasaki thought to himself.

Unbeknownst to him, as he spent time with Xiangzi, he gradually learned how to stir Xiangzi's emotions and how to soothe him—not because he was particularly skilled in this area, but because Xiangzi was genuinely naive.

She possesses a naiveté that a wealthy heiress shouldn't have, yet he desperately wants to protect that naiveté.

Compared to the ruthless and decisive tycoon, Xiangzi is definitely more endearing.

So he gently raised his hand and, just like before, placed it lightly on Xiangzi's forehead, then slightly brushed aside her bangs.

Her bangs fluttered up and down, as if nothing had happened, but for Xiangzi, it was as if she had been hit on the head with a heavy hammer, leaving her dizzy.

The previous incident was completely unexpected for her, so it was more of a surprise than a delight, and she only found it unforgettable in retrospect. This time, however, she had a clear warning and enough time to adjust her mood, so when the touch on her forehead returned, she truly experienced that feeling of "blood rushing to her head."

It's so hot... and my heart is beating so fast.

But I'm so happy.

This is what she truly hoped for, and it's the reason she went to such lengths for today.

Isn't this what she's been waiting for all this time?

In the end, I am still loved...

Aunt Bai Ze, thank you...

She closed her eyes first, then slowly opened them, looking at the young man who was a head taller than her, and suddenly felt dizzy.

However, her legs went weak, and she collapsed towards him, throwing herself into his arms and embracing him tightly—now, she didn't care about anything personal anymore.

Jun Takasaki was somewhat taken aback; he hadn't expected Shoko to react so strongly.

However, he quickly realized what was happening and caught Xiangzi to prevent her from falling.

Even now, he could still feel a pair of eyes watching them from behind.

That gaze seemed as sharp as a knife, burning his back.

But... whatever... watch it if you want, I'd really feel bad if I upset you~

121, An enemy descends from the sky.

Driven by some inexplicable impulse, Xiangzi buried his head in Takasaki Jun's chest.

Although it was unexpected, it seemed to be something she had been secretly hoping for for a long time.

She had had a similar thought before, under the blooming fireworks and cherry blossoms, and this time it made up for her regret.

But what should we do next?

She had no time to think; time seemed to stand still for her, and her mind became a complete blank.

It was Jun Takasaki who realized something was wrong and quickly took her out of his arms.

Although they had separated, Xiangzi still looked dazed and confused. His once bright golden eyes now seemed dim and muddled.

She was still a "young girl in the throes of first love," so it was understandable that her resistance was low. On the contrary, Jun Takasaki felt a little embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, I originally..."

He wanted to say that he originally just wanted to tease her, but then he suddenly thought that if he said that in this situation, wouldn't he seem more frivolous and hurt Xiangzi's feelings even more? So he wisely chose to keep quiet.

After a while, Xiangzi seemed to finally regain his senses.

Her face was still flushed, and her lips, which were originally only pale pink, now appeared even redder due to the flush on her face, suddenly giving her a charm that didn't belong to her age.

"Are you happy now that you've teased me like this?" she complained, her tone a mix of reproach and anger.

"I...I..." This sudden question caught Takasaki Jun off guard. Facing Shoko's gaze, he finally told the truth, "I'm so happy—I feel like I'm flying!"

"Hmph!" Xiangzi narrowed his eyes and gave a soft snort. "Insolent scoundrel!"

Although she said that, judging from her expression, it seems like she passed the test.

In fact, although she appeared to be slightly angry, she was actually trying to hide her shyness and panic.

After all, Takasaki Jun touched her with her tacit consent; and she took the initiative to throw herself into his arms. Even if he had made a "mistake," her own mistake would only be greater.

Given her upbringing as a pampered young lady, she knew she had been extremely rude just now.

If Dad knew, he would be heartbroken...

"From now on, let's keep things like this, separating private and public spaces." With lingering fear and a touch of remaining joy, Xiangzi calmed down and then gave Takasaki Jun some more instructions.

As if she was pushing his luck, she quickly added, "It can't go any further! This is the limit!"

Naive Xiangzi, don't you know that this only fuels a man's competitive spirit? Her panic and feigned composure were completely observed by Takasaki Jun, to the point that he inwardly complained.

However, he had no intention of taking further advantage of her (at least not for the time being), so he simply nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I understand... I'll do as you say from now on and won't embarrass you in front of others. Are you at ease now, Miss?"

After receiving approval, Xiangzi finally felt at ease.

She was actually implying that the two of them could be as intimate as they were just now when they were alone in private, but she didn't know if the Muggle would understand.

After their playful banter, both of them were a little shaken, so neither of them wanted to speak. They simply walked side by side down the street in front of the office building.

Actually, it was time to say goodbye, but because she was a little reluctant to leave, she simply didn't say it and just walked forward silently. Jun Takasaki, unaware of what was going on, accompanied her as they wandered aimlessly.

After walking side by side for a while, they were both a little tired, but because they had eaten a lot of donuts in Junda Mana's lounge, they did not feel hungry.

So Xiangzi looked around and then pointed to a coffee shop not far away.

"Can we sit down together for a bit?"

Jun Takasaki had no objection and readily agreed, so the two of them walked into the unassuming coffee shop together.

Because this area is a work area with many office buildings, there weren't many people around, and the seats were quite empty, so the two of them went straight to a corner to sit down, and no one bothered them.

Jun Takasaki ordered two iced coffees and then sat down with Shoko.

Xiangzi, who was a little tired from walking, regained his energy after drinking iced coffee.

"Chun, don't you feel like the two girls from Sumimi are treating you differently?"

That felt so good.

From the very beginning, Jun Takasaki noticed that Mana Jun and Hatsuka Mikami treated him in completely different ways. Mana Jun's politeness was formulaic but warm and clearly had a flattering connotation, while Hatsuka Mikami was the complete opposite.