A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

"That's right, even though I've met so many men in the entertainment industry, I still like Zhe's face the most!"

Hoshino Ai said firmly:

"As for my personality, I'm sure you've heard it all before. I can't find anyone else like me in this world. Otherwise, our relationship seven years ago would never have developed into what it is today."

"kindness……"

It seems that his instinctive consideration and gentleness are indeed very important plus points for girls.

However, even if he really gets rid of his somewhat morbid way of thinking of "desiring others to depend on him" in the future, his temperament probably will not change drastically. At most, he will just control his dedication a little bit and become less selfless and extreme.

"As for intelligence and ability, I don't have much say in that matter. After all, I've never been very smart, so I don't know how smart Zhe is or how great his talent as a designer is. But at least everyone around me is praising you, and that performance costume is indeed the cutest thing I've ever seen. I can even imagine it being the cutest."

"Do you know why you've never had anyone confess their love to you before? It's because you seem so unattainable to your peers. That feeling of being so perfect that you don't need anyone to complement you, and feeling inferior just by standing next to them, is a very heavy one. That's why they subconsciously keep their distance from you, just like fans keep their distance from their idols."

"..."

Although Chihaya Tetsuya has never been able to figure out Hoshino Ai's true thoughts, he can at least hear the difference between a joke and seriousness.

At least what she just said really came from the sincerity of Hoshino Ai.

"But if you love me, you won't keep this distance from me at all."

"After all, we've been sleeping in the same bed together for seven years. I won't treat you as an 'outsider' like others do."

Hoshino Ai snorted softly.

"And... I think I understand the true nature of your 'perfection'. So even though I like you very much, I won't deify you like they do... After all, I can't affirm something that has hurt us in the past."

"..."

Hoshino Ai, who had the same experience and had been watching him silently, had obviously already realized the reason for his way of thinking.

"Love."

"kindness?"

"So, do you think... I should change my current way of living?"

"……I don't know either."

Hoshino Ai was unable to give a very definite answer this time.

"Although Zhe always seems strong in the face of external challenges, you're actually quite fragile on the inside... I still remember the look on your face when we first met. That look of you on the brink of collapse, ready to give up everything at any moment. I don't want to see that again. So, I won't get involved in that part of the problem. Rather than changing you, I prefer to keep liking you no matter what you become."

"That's it..."

Hearing Hoshino Ai's answer, which was similar in weight to Toyokawa Shoko's but completely different in content, Chihaya Tetsu couldn't help but sigh once again at the complexity of love.

"You...really like me quite a lot."

"Of course, I really like you to the point where I want to have a child with you."

Hoshino Ai said in a matter-of-fact tone:

"But considering that the child will take away our time together, we should definitely take some safety measures first."

"Hey, watch your words carefully, you're only sixteen years old."

Chihaya Tetsuya couldn't help but complain after hearing this:

"And why do you have to assume that you'll actually do it..."

"Of course it's because... this!"

After saying that, Hoshino Ai suddenly stood up and threw Chihaya Tetsuya onto the sofa——

"You're really not good at saying no or resisting, Zhe. Just like now, I didn't even use much force, but you still didn't want to push me down."

"Because it might hurt you, and there's a coffee table and a scalding hot teacup nearby!"

As Chihaya Tetsuya explained, he even twisted his body slightly away from the coffee table.

However, Hoshino Ai shook her head helplessly:

"Look, no matter what the reason is, you're not going to refuse after all, because to you, my safety and feelings are more important than anything else you have... If you keep thinking this way, and one day I suddenly drink the O drug in front of you, and you feel terribly uncomfortable if I don't do it, guess where things will go?"

"..."

This extremely shocking statement made Chihaya Tetsuya stunned.

However, what is even more terrifying is that if the situation that Hoshino Ai described really happened, then... he would probably have no choice but to compromise with her as Hoshino Ai wished.

"So, don't really think you're safe, Zhe. Although I'll try to restrain myself for the sake of your career and dreams, my patience will eventually reach its limits. Once your personal brand is on track, who knows when I might finally lose my patience... And by then, I might not be the only one taking action."

Under Chihaya Tetsuya's blank gaze, Hoshino Ai said:

"While you focus on the future, don't forget your present situation."

After that, regardless of Chihaya Tetsuya's objection, Hoshino Ai leaned over and bit Chihaya Tetsuya's neck again, just like she did that night——

Even if the intentions are the same, there will be completely different ways of interpretation.

This is the most precious thing that Chihaya Tetsuya learned today.

14

Chapter 14 Always be a little bold when making plans.

"…Is that enough already, love?"

Chihaya Tetsu couldn't help but ask the super popular idol who had been lingering in his arms for more than half an hour.

"It's not like we can only meet once, there's no need to stay like this forever, right?"

"? I want to stick by your side 24 hours a day."

Hoshino Ai raised her head and looked at the crimson mark she had just planted.

"If I wasn't worried about not being able to control myself, I wouldn't just kiss your neck... But, I've almost replenished my motivation for the next few days."

As she spoke, she reluctantly left Chihaya Tetsuya's arms.

“Haaa, come on… Can’t Zhe’s brand suddenly become popular right now…”

"It's not that simple. Not to mention that [TGC] is in September, even if I do get the exposure I want, it doesn't mean I will definitely succeed."

Chihaya Tetsuya said:

"In order to ensure that I can seize the opportunity you have secured for me, I must also prepare a design that matches it. Since I am the only designer at the moment, I will have to concentrate on my work for a long time to come."

"Eh? How long do you mean by a long time?"

"Let me think about it. It will take at least... a year."

"Huh!? I don't want to! I can't stand it for that long!"

Hoshino Ai is very confident that she has low patience.

"Of course, I'm not so willful as to insist on doing it. We can skip the main act and just let me use my mouth—"

"No."

"Then use your hands—"

"No."

"I guess the only option is to give me drugs..."

There was no trace of a smile on Hoshino Ai's face after being rejected repeatedly.

"There's nothing we can do about it. It's Zhe who doesn't understand other people's feelings at all."

"Wait, Ai, listen to me first..."

In order to appease this "potential criminal" whose eyes were becoming increasingly lifeless, Chihaya Tetsu had no choice but to hold her hand in a flattering manner:

"Design is a job that requires a high level of concentration and dedication. Once I allow myself to do that, my attention will inevitably be distracted, especially when I'm facing you. It will be even more impossible for me to concentrate on my work!"

"..."

Chihaya Tetsuya's attempt to retain her and the implied meaning in his words restored Hoshino Ai's gradually darkening consciousness to clarity.

But even so, it still did not calm her dissatisfaction.

"I know Zhe is very busy, but the pressure accumulated at work here is also quite high! Especially when I was working frantically for May's self-exposure, I even saw you in my dreams. If you don't give me a little sweet treat, I might really give up!"

"Well, well... But no matter what, we should wait until we're dating before we discuss that..."

"Don't try to fool me, Zhe. If you really want to make up your mind to date me, it might take more than a year."

As Hoshino Ai spoke, she took Chihaya Tetsuya's outstretched arm and hugged it.

"Zhe, can't you just treat it as charity for me?"

"You must be kidding! I won't treat you like that."

Chihaya Tetsuya frowned and said:

"As long as it's about you, I will never deal with it."

"Woo..."

Although Hoshino Ai was indeed happy to be valued by Chihaya Tetsuya, she didn't know when the gulf of her desire would be filled...

The next second, just when Hoshino Ai thought that this conversation would end with Chihaya Tetsuya's cunning straight shot, his next words suddenly ignited her hope -

"Unless... there is one situation, I... might agree to your request..."

"what's the situation?!"

After hearing this, Hoshino Ai's eyes suddenly shone with an extremely bright light.

"Tell me quickly!"

“It’s just that…if I can’t find any inspiration for design, then I might need some effective external stimulation.”

Chihaya Tetsu couldn't help but recall what happened that night at [RiNG].

It may be a bit embarrassing to say, but the original inspiration for Sanjiao Chuhua's luminous gauze dress came from the stimulation she received that night.

Not only that, the day after Aine confessed her love to him in an extremely ambiguous way in the bathroom, he also worked far beyond his usual level and completed the production of the clothes extremely quickly.

Although it is only a guess at the moment, Chihaya Tetsuya does feel that his desire to create seems to have established an imperceptible connection with that need.

Of course, speculation is just speculation after all, and Chihaya Tetsuya's inspiration has not dried up to the point where he has to resort to this speculation!

and so……

……

"No, let's just forget about it for now, love."

Chihaya Tetsuya still couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.

"We will definitely be able to find a level that is acceptable to both parties, so until then, please continue to be patient."

"……All right."

Although she said so, Hoshino Ai still clearly remembered what Chihaya Tetsuya had just said.

(When you lack inspiration...)

Compared to the goal of "making up one's mind to date", which is impossible to achieve at any time, this seemingly unrealistic situation has become the most likely one.

In other words, should we use work as an excuse and target him when he lacks inspiration?

Well, now I understand!

"I'll wait patiently!"

Seeing Chihaya Tetsuya's slightly relieved expression, Hoshino Ai agreed with a sweet smile.

……

"From Xiangzi's perspective, the whole story feels completely different..."

On the other side, after learning from Toyokawa Shoko about everyone's specific experiences last night, Sanjiao Chuhua shook his head:

"That Ms. Minami is still pretty scary, isn't she?"

[To be honest, if possible, I really don't want to recall anything related to that person.]

Shoko Toyokawa couldn't help but sigh.

"She's been like that since I was a child. I only see her occasionally, but... Mu has always lived in that environment."