Tokyo Three Generations

In the car, because Mio Takasaki needed to concentrate on driving, Jun Takasaki got bored and picked up his phone to start playing games.

However, just as he was engrossed in the game, his phone suddenly vibrated twice. He stopped playing, then checked the message notifications and found that it was Xiangzi sending him a message.

"Chun, how are you now?"

"I'm fine." So he replied directly, "It's so late, aren't you resting yet?"

“It’s not that late now. My father and I just had dinner not long ago, and it’s not bedtime yet.” Soon, Xiangzi’s reply appeared on the chat interface, “Because you haven’t sent any messages these past few days, I was worried that something might have changed, so I just came to ask.”

When she mentioned this, Jun Takasaki suddenly remembered it.

Before heading to England, he would contact Xiangzi every few days to tell her who he had met and what progress he had made. Xiangzi would reply with a few words. However, recently, he had been busy helping Aiyin with her withdrawal from school and had no time to think about things here, so he stopped sending messages.

So, a few days later, Xiangzi got a little worried and came over to ask.

"Thank you for your concern. Nothing has changed, everything is as usual." So he replied briefly, "However, since there hasn't been anything particularly important lately, I haven't been able to update you."

"Chun, you seem to have been quite busy lately..." Xiangzi seemed unsatisfied with the answer, so she asked again, "Is there something else you're busy with?"

"Yes, a friend of mine had some family trouble, so I went to help out," Jun Takasaki replied. "But don't worry, things are progressing steadily on my end, so it won't delay anything."

Toyokawa Shoko didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but suddenly she remembered what happened to Nagasaki Motoyo not long ago, and she couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

Could it be another girl?

That's probably true, otherwise they wouldn't be so enthusiastic...

Although she was a little annoyed, the young lady couldn't just throw a tantrum, so she could only express her worries and dissatisfaction indirectly.

"Oh, is that so... Jun is always so helpful. Do you need my help this time?"

In just a few words, he offered both praise and sarcasm, deliberately pointed out that this wasn't the first time, and even hinted at his own importance... He covered every angle perfectly.

Unfortunately, such carefully crafted words were like throwing a flirtatious glance at a blind man; Takasaki Jun replied without hesitation, "Thank you for your kindness, but don't worry, I've already resolved it perfectly... everything is fine now."

"Well……"

When Xiangzi saw this line of text, he was truly speechless, feeling as if he had been excluded.

But she knew that she had no right to interfere in other people's lives—besides, he had no obligation to report his every move to her.

Besides, if I keep pressing the issue, it might seem a bit inappropriate.

The young lady was too concerned about her "idol image," so she could only sulk inwardly for a moment, then pretend nothing had happened and continued entering the information.

"Yeah, it's okay, everything will be fine as long as it can be resolved."

After typing that, she typed a few words, then deleted them, going back and forth several times. Finally, she suddenly typed rapidly, typing a long message into the chat box: "Actually, I wasn't urging you to focus on my things, because I know there's plenty of time. I was just a little worried because we haven't been in touch for a while. Since everything's fine, then it's alright. I do have some good news to share with you—I wonder if you'd be interested?"

"What news?" Jun Takasaki asked hurriedly.

"Have you heard of the Sumimi group?" Xiangzi asked in return.

Jun Takasaki was quite familiar with this area, so he immediately admitted it.

"Yes, I know them. They're a really popular idol group right now. I've watched some of their live performances, and they're really good. Several of my friends are fans of theirs... and they've spent quite a bit of money on them."

"So, if you had the chance to get up close to them, would you be willing to accept it?" Upon seeing Jun Takasaki's answer, Shoko's interest was instantly piqued.

"What do you mean by 'close contact'?" Jun Takasaki pressed. "Does it mean sitting in the front row during an idol's performance? Or participating in a support event?"

“It’s even closer than that!” Xiangzi replied with a hint of pride. “I mean, we can meet privately and have normal conversations. If you want any autographed merchandise, you can ask in person, and they’ll definitely agree.”

Then, she told Jun Takasaki about the Toyokawa family's long-term sponsorship of the Sumimi group and even their involvement in the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Jun Takasaki was already used to the Toyokawa family's extravagant spending, so he wasn't too surprised.

"I knew it! That's why those two became so popular so quickly... It turns out it's because your family is backing them! No wonder." He couldn't help but sigh.

"It's said to be 'us,' but I only found out recently myself. It wasn't that I intentionally hid it from you before. As soon as I found out, I shared it with you right away, didn't I?" Xiangzi replied. "So? Interested?"

Actually, Jun Takasaki wasn't particularly interested in it. After all, no matter how good-looking a three-dimensional idol is, they can't be as perfect as an two-dimensional one. But it was Shoko's good intention, and he didn't need to pretend to be aloof and refuse.

Isn't it great to get to know the most popular idol group?

"Okay, this is a rare opportunity, so I'll trouble you!" He readily agreed and thanked her.

"Alright, I'll set a time then, and I'll take you to meet them—" Seeing that he agreed, Xiangzi finally smiled a little, and his previous worries were washed away.

She had been busy with all this in order to bring the two of them closer. Now that her goal had been achieved, she just needed to move on as soon as possible.

She has decided that she will discuss with those two people tomorrow and find a time and place for the gathering as soon as possible.

As she pondered her decision, she bid farewell to Takasaki Junjun.

"Alright, I'll get on with the arrangements now. I won't bother you any longer today. You should get some rest."

“Okay, you get some rest too. Goodnight, Shoko,” Jun Takasaki replied.

Xiangzi originally wanted to just turn off the phone and go to sleep, but the more she thought about it, the more upset she became. She felt that she hadn't expressed herself clearly enough, so she reluctantly unlocked the phone and turned it back on, adding another sentence after the conversation had already ended.

"Chun, I didn't mean to interfere in your life. I just hope that in the future, if you encounter any trouble, please don't bear it alone or act blindly on your own. You can discuss it with me more often. We are good friends, and I've introduced my good friends to you, so in other words, your friends can also be my friends... If you need help, I will do my best to help you. Don't you trust me...?"

After sending the message, she took a deep breath, then ignored the reply and turned off her phone. Her heart was pounding.

Isn't this a bit too aggressive? Won't it come across as excessive?

She thought about it over and over, and finally... she found it too annoying and simply stopped thinking about it.

There's always a way.

Jun Takasaki was also a little bewildered by these unexpected words.

He realized that Xiangzi's words seemed to be both an offer of help and an accusation that he hadn't been honest with her enough—or rather, that her behavior had seemed off from the beginning.

Faced with such accusations, he was at a loss for words.

He didn't think he had done anything wrong, but he also felt that he shouldn't respond too harshly, as that would only further provoke her emotions.

After a long silence, he finally gave a brief response.

"I believe you, and I will try to ask you for help more often in the future."

Upon receiving the message, Xiangzi felt a little uneasy, so he kept his eyes closed and refused to turn on his phone until a moment later, when he had finally mentally prepared himself and then turned on his phone.

Then she saw the sentence that caught her eye.

enough.

Perhaps this is just a casual remark, but once you say it, it becomes a clear promise or evidence, and no one can say that they are "meddling".

A firm demand did work... She cheered inwardly.

Instead of brooding alone, it's better to speak your mind openly and honestly; that's the proper way to conduct yourself.

However, simply getting the answer you want isn't enough; you also need to know what to do next.

This kind of problem has stumped countless young women throughout history, and she was no exception. Fortunately, she was Miss Toyokawa, and she had plenty of advisors by her side.

As the saying goes, "the one who tied the knot must untie it," meaning that someone who has troubled you once can be troubled a second and many more times.

So, without any guilt, she found the corresponding person's phone number in her phone book.

At this moment, Bai Zechun was attending a banquet. Many important figures from the political and business circles were present at the event, and she was waving her wine glass around to greet them.

Just as she was having a good time chatting, her phone suddenly started shaking. She picked it up impatiently and saw that the caller was none other than the young lady.

So she had no choice but to suppress her impatience, find a corner, and answer the phone.

"Young Miss? Is there something you need so late?"

"Aunt Bai Ze~ Good evening." Xiangzi's cheerful voice came from the phone. "I'm sorry to bother you at this time. I just chatted with Chun and told him about what you suggested last time. He was indeed interested... and agreed to go with me to meet those idols."

You called me specifically for this?

Bai Zechun glanced at the people around him, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, his eyes filled with helplessness.

There's nothing we can do; after all, our young lady is still just a teenager, so we can only adapt.

"Yes, congratulations!" she said patiently and gently. "Do you have any questions now? Or are you just trying to show off to me?"

"—It's not to show off, on the contrary, I'm a little uneasy now..." Xiangzi sighed softly, clearly troubled, "I realized that I was too optimistic before."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Bai Zechun asked back. "Isn't Young Master Chun doing quite well?"

“I’m not saying he’s a bad person,” Xiangzi quickly replied. “I just think there might be other people… people I don’t know.”

"Others?"

Bai Zechun was stunned for a moment before he understood what Xiangzi meant.

Are you worried about having a rival in love?

“I…I didn’t think that way.” Xiangzi shook his head. “I just hate being left out…I didn’t get involved in Mu’s affairs.”

Why are you still being stubborn? Aren't you just worried?

Bai Zechun silently mocked him in his heart.

However, she wouldn't deliberately embarrass her young mistress, so she pretended to ponder for a moment.

"Ah, are you worried that someone you don't know might distract Young Master Chun? That's easy. I'll have someone conduct a thorough investigation to find out who's causing your concern. Then, we'll start with politeness and give her a check to make her back down. If she's still not satisfied, we'll think of other ways..."

Although she said she was thinking of other solutions, the implication was quite clear.

"Auntie, I need a more serious answer!" Xiangzi was clearly a little unhappy, and his tone became much more serious. "Have you forgotten what I told you last time? I need a more normal suggestion, a more normal one! First of all, I can't possibly investigate or monitor Chun, that would be too much; secondly, even if such a person really exists, I can't possibly call for his execution!"

Oh dear, she got humiliated in front of others and then came to me to vent her frustrations... Bai Zechun, being worldly-wise, understood the thoughts of a young girl perfectly well, so he just sneered inwardly.

But there was nothing he could do; after all, she was the young lady, the "benefactor" he served.

“This is the most proper and direct way... If you don’t accept it, then forget it.” She sighed softly. “But you won’t let me do these things, so even if I wanted to help, it would be difficult for me to get involved.”

"I don't care, you just have to give me an idea." Xiangzi simply gave up, his tone a mix of coquetry and command. "Anyway, Auntie, since you're so capable, I'll trouble you one more time. Please don't let me down~ Please."

I'm a senior executive in the legal department of the Fengchuan Group, not a dating counselor for young ladies. If you want psychological counseling, just find someone else. Why are you coming to me? She couldn't help but smile bitterly to herself.

But there was no way around it; since the young lady wanted her to be a consultant, she had to accept it.

So she could only patiently think about it for a while.

"Alright, let me think of a way for you..."

118, Your Excellency's presence is greatly appreciated.

After ending her call with Aunt Bai Ze, Toyokawa Shoko went through her social media accounts and found her recently added friend, Mika Sanka.

This idol of sumimi was her old friend. Now that they have reconnected, their friendship has naturally been restored. They keep in touch every now and then. However, it's mainly Misaka Hatsuka who messages Shoko about her work, and Shoko replies politely.

After several interactions like this, the two became quite familiar with each other.

Therefore, Xiangzi was no longer as reserved as he was at the beginning of their meeting and got straight to the point.

"Chuhua, are you asleep?"

At this moment, Misaka Hatsuka had just finished taking a shower and was lying on the bed wrapped in her pajamas, her shoulder-length golden hair scattered on the pillow.

When she saw that it was Xiangzi's message, her eyes lit up immediately, and she replied right away.

"No, good evening Xiangzi, is there anything I can help you with?"

Xiangzi sensed the subtle excitement beneath the other person's enthusiasm and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"It's nothing serious... I just have something I want to tell you, and I need your help."

“Yes, please go ahead!” Misaka Hatsuka replied immediately.

"Are you free recently? I'm planning to visit you with a friend, like a fan meet-and-greet, and maybe get some autographed merchandise..." Xiangzi stated his request.

Actually, it doesn't matter if she doesn't say anything. Since the Toyokawa family is the biggest sponsor of the Sumimi group, no one can stop her from visiting the set whenever she wants or who she brings.

However, out of courtesy, at least the formality of "seeking consent" should be followed.

Misaka Chuka was about to agree on a whim, but then she suddenly remembered something.

Could this "friend" be the one that Toyokawa Kiyoko warned about before?

Although she was reluctant to speculate, she could still glean some clues from Xiangzi's solemn tone.

So, with a touch of trepidation, she cautiously began to probe, "Of course, but I need to know this friend's exact identity so that the company can prepare in advance... You don't mind, do you?"

Since it was about going to the idol group's agency and workplace, it was normal to notify the company in advance and make an appointment, so Xiangzi didn't think there was a problem and immediately gave a reply.

"Of course I don't mind. Let me explain it to you verbally now. His name is Jun Takasaki, he's a few years older than me, and he's a sophomore in college."

Hatsuka Mikasa had heard this name from Kiyotaka Toyokawa.