A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

This feeling of ease that allows one to get closer to him with just a slight move is a bit too abnormal no matter how one thinks about it!

"Well, never mind. Anyway, that's my reason...and why is Chihaya-san here?"

In order to prevent some strange thoughts from continuing to grow in his mind, Sanjiao Chuhua quickly changed the subject.

"Could it be that you are here to relax as well?"

"Well, almost."

Chihaya Tetsuya nodded.

"I just dropped Fengchuan off at home, and I came here to think about something."

"Could it be...about love?"

"………………kindness."

After a brief silence, Chihaya Tetsuya slowly spoke:

"After all, it's been seven years since we last met. I've been thinking about what I should say to her when I see her again."

"...it turns out we were thinking the same thing."

Sanjiao Chuhua couldn't help but sigh.

"I'm also worried about you meeting Ai in a few days, so I came out to relax."

"After all, this is a big deal for you, and it determines whether the group will disband."

Chihaya Tetsuya also fully understood Sankaku Hatsuka's concerns.

"Miss Triangle probably doesn't want Ai to give up her idol career, right?"

"Yes."

Sanjiao Chuhua nodded.

"Although it's a little unconvincing coming from a newcomer like me who just debuted, she truly is the most suitable girl to be an idol out of all the people I've ever met... Not only me, but also the agency, all the staff who have worked with her, and even the entire idol industry thinks so."

"I'm not questioning her feelings for you, nor am I going to judge her choice. It's just... I really can't understand how someone as smart and 'greedy' as her would be willing to give up everything for a childhood love."

"Mr. Chihaya, seven years ago... before you two got separated, what kind of relationship were you two in?"

Chapter 46: The Logic Behind Compensation Behavior

Not family, not friends.

They are greedily asking for things from each other, but at the same time they are also giving their all to each other.

Trust, dependence, living together day and night, sharing the joys and sorrows.

"...Now that I think about it, our relationship back then was no different from 'lovers', right? It was even closer than a typical couple."

Recalling the conversation with his sister that day, Chihaya Tetsuya said:

"It's just that I grew up in an orphanage and didn't have the opportunity to be exposed to that kind of knowledge and common sense. And the love I received from my special family environment made me learn these things too early."

Although it is too late to review these things now, for Chihaya Tetsuya, it is also very important to resolve this seven-year misunderstanding before the next meeting.

"As for Ai, I have been her 'lover' for about seven years."

Whether it was crawling into his bed on her own initiative at night, or her cautious and strong attitude towards all girls who approached her, it was enough to prove that Ai had already had an extremely strong possessive desire for him at that time.

And after seven years of separation, the longing for regaining what was lost has now intertwined with the long-brewing desire for exclusivity, becoming an even more intense and passionate obsession.

"hiss……"

After hearing this, Sanjiao Chuhua couldn't help but take a breath of cold air subconsciously.

Seven years ago…when Ai was nine years old.

For girls who are more likely to mature early, knowing what love is at the age of nine may not be considered shocking, but having such a clear possessiveness and competitive consciousness at that age is really too exaggerated.

"It's not Ai's fault... Given that distorted childhood, it's a blessing to simply mature early."

Seeing the incredible expression on Sankaku Hatsuka's face, Chihaya Tetsu couldn't help but take the initiative to explain for Hoshino Ai:

"Although her actions and choices may seem extreme, the only thing she wants is me... It's been like this since seven years ago. It's not so much that she gave up everything, but rather that she never even dreamed of anything from the beginning."

Having said that, he looked out the window again, looking at the night view of the city in the distance.

"Compared to her, I'm the more greedy one. After leaving her, I have a new family, ideals to strive for, and trustworthy companions... and these have become important to me and cannot be separated."

"Because people shouldn't just focus on 'love.' 'Ideals' and 'the future' are equally important to a person."

In response to this, Sanjiao Chuhua said very seriously and affirmatively:

"Compared to the extremes of love, Chihaya-san's situation is correct!"

"Of course I understand this truth, but... just relying on so-called 'correctness' won't stop love."

Even though the two have not met yet, Chihaya Tetsuya is well aware of this.

"Judging from her actions seven years ago, my feelings for her have long since transcended common sense of right and wrong. Rather than using those 'big principles' that she wouldn't accept, I need to put myself in her shoes and use a method she can accept... to make her understand my thoughts."

"This process...will probably be quite difficult."

Recalling his several conversations with Hoshino Ai, Sankaku Hatsuka couldn't help but shake his head.

"I can sense that her mind is now filled with only one thought, and that is how to get you and keep you all to herself. She will absolutely not accept anything else that would hinder her, even if you tell her in person."

"I know, and that's why I'm here."

Chihaya Tetsuya smiled wryly and nodded.

"It's a pity that I haven't been able to think of any particularly appropriate method until now."

"...Please think carefully again."

Sankaku Hatsuka also understood that even Chihaya Tetsuya, as the person involved and Hoshino Ai's lover, had little chance of stopping her. But even so, he was still the only person in the world who could do it.

"I've tried to persuade Ai before, but unfortunately she had no intention of listening to me..."

Sanjiao Chuhua said:

"She's now obsessed with repaying me and the agency for all the care we've shown her before she 'elopes' with you. It's all thanks to her that I have the time to go out at this time... In order to allow me to focus on my favorite music, she took the initiative to help me share all the other work. Even though I repeatedly emphasized to her that she didn't have to repay me for anything, she still insisted on doing this... Hmm? What's wrong?"

Having said that, Sankaku Hatsuka suddenly found that Chihaya Tetsuya was looking at him in great shock.

"Did I just say something weird?"

"You said... you loved her and she took the initiative to help you share the work in order to repay you?"

Chihaya Tetsuya asked with a dull look on his face.

After hearing this, Sanjiao Chuhua nodded.

"Yes, because she knew I didn't like participating in those interviews or radio programs, so she just did all the work herself."

"…………"

After receiving confirmation once again, Chihaya Tetsu stood there for a long while before saying:

"Miss Triangle, think carefully about this: what kind of emotions usually drive the act of 'repaying'?"

"...Guilt, right?"

Sanjiao Chuhua thought for a moment and replied:

“People only want to repay their debts when they feel guilty.”

"That's right. If she really didn't care about anyone or anything other than me, then there's no need for her to do all this for you, right?"

Chihaya Tetsuya said:

"From a common sense of right and wrong, it's perfectly normal for love to want to repay those who have done her a favor... But love isn't someone who can be viewed in this general way. Unless it's someone she cares about, she won't feel 'guilt' towards them, let alone want to 'repay' them."

Seeing Sankaku Hatsuka's increasingly stunned expression, Chihaya Tetsuya had a new idea in mind:

"That's it! Miss Triangle, the key to her changing her mind isn't just me, it's you as well!"

"I?!"

After hearing this, Sanjiao Chuhua immediately let out a cry of surprise.

"But I've tried before, and she's totally unwilling to accept my advice..."

"Of course, a few words alone won't easily shake her seven years of longing for you, but that doesn't mean she's completely incapable of listening to you."

Speaking of this, Chihaya Tetsuya suddenly remembered another thing.

In order to say goodbye to the past and to Toyokawa Shoko, Tatsuki Shiina and Tomo Takamatsu created the first original song for her belonging to the band.

So, what about Triangle Hsukawa?

"So, it seems Miss Triangle is here because she's hit a composing bottleneck, right?"

"Yes, that's right..."

"If that's the case, would you like to try writing a song about love?"

“………………Huh?”

Chapter 47: The Summer Triangle That Will Finally Shine (Two in One)

"When love has completely made up its mind...will it really be useful to just write songs for her?"

Mikado Hatsuka naturally doubted the method Chihaya Tetsuya proposed.

As Hoshino Ai's teammate, Mikado Hatsuka knows very well that Ai's sensitivity to music and songs is only at the level of an ordinary person. Expecting her to change her mind because of a song... is unrealistic no matter how you think about it.

"I'm certainly not so naive as to think that love can be changed with just one song."

Regarding Mikado Hatsuka's suspicion, Chihaya Tetsuya was also very frank:

"The reason I wanted Miss Triangle to compose a song for this is simply because I hope you can use this song as an opportunity to express your opinion on love."

"My opinion? But before this, I had already told Ai everything I wanted to say, and she had clearly rejected it—"

"Since once is not enough, then say it a few more times."

Chihaya Tetsuya interrupted Sankaku Hatsuka's doubts with an extremely simple and direct statement.

"Until she listens to you, or becomes completely impatient."

"…………Eh?"

Sanjiao Chuhua was stunned after hearing this.

If once is not enough, say it a few more times?

Although she hadn't tried this method before, it looked like something only an elementary school student would use...

"Such a young child... can this simple method really work?"

"I do not know either."

Chihaya Tetsuya admitted very frankly:

"I only know one thing: she'll need some 'compensation' from you before she can finally let you go. So, until she's completely overcome her guilt, there's only one thing you can do: make your feelings known to her as clearly as possible. As for whether or not you can change her mind... that's not something you need to consider. After all, the choice has been hers from the very beginning."

"..."

Sankaku Hatsuka then understood what Chihaya Tetsuya meant.

"So... do your best and leave the rest to fate?"

Having said that, she couldn't help but shook her head helplessly.

This completely unsure attempt made Sanjiao Chuhua unsure whether it was positive or negative...

And then again, even if she really wants to write her own ideas into songs, what specific content should she present?

As she had previously concluded, her feelings about love were extremely complex and individualistic.

It is not impossible to present these contents in the form of music, but at the same time... she also has to consider other issues.

"Will this kind of work, which only expresses one's own opinion, really be accepted by others? In other words, is this song, written by just one person, really worth putting on stage?"

After all, this is also a new song created for the May Live. If this song cannot be accepted by others, not to mention that love cannot be redeemed, I am afraid that even the fans of [Summer Zodiac] will be disappointed.

Due to various concerns, Sanjiao Chuhua still couldn't make up his mind.

After hearing her concerns, Chihaya Tetsu thought for a moment, then continued: