Chapter 153

"Okay, that's enough! Let's begin the inspection!"

Just then, the sounds of the film crew nearby rang out, and Anwa Tendou ended their conversation with them, getting up and walking over there.

"Well then, let's check it out." She walked to the computer seat where the video footage was recorded.

"Grandma!" Anwa Subaru skipped and hopped from a distance to her, bending down slightly.

"Ah~ You've worked hard!"

After stealing glances at her for a few seconds, Anwa Subaru hesitated before mustering their courage.

"Um, there's something I'd like to tell you."

"Something to say? What is it?" Anwa Tendou didn't even look up, continuing to stare at the computer screen.

"I was planning to talk about it later, but we're almost going to miss the Shinkansen, aren't we?"

"Yes, it's about time we left."

"Is that so? Hmm!" Anwa Subaru put their Hands behind their backs and clasped them together. "Well then, I'll talk about it!"

"Listen to me!"

Anwa Tendou finally raised his head, his smile kind and his gentle gaze meeting hers.

"Um... I... actually..."

"Grandma... I... I actually..."

The five members of Sakurakoji Talent, who were standing in the distance, took in her anxious expression and actions.

"Is she alright?" Ebizuka Tomo was the first to question, biting his lip and standing on tiptoe to express his impatience.

"Probably, after all, Subaru is a very capable kid," Rupa answered her first.

Kawaragi Momoka crossed her Hands behind her head, a hint of worry in her eyes. "While she is indeed very capable, it might be difficult for her to speak up in this kind of situation, wouldn't it?"

"Ugh... uh... uh..." Inoseri Nina, frowned, grinned, and clenched her fists, struggling with whether or not to go up and stop her self-destruction.

"They said it would be a week, but it only took one day to film. Don't you think that's strange?" Sakurakoji Talent leaned against a tree trunk, mimicking Kawaragi Momoka by Hands, and asked the question that concerned her most.

"Although it was said to be over in about a week, is a day still within a week?"

From the night before last, when Anwa Subaru Anwa Tendou had arrived, to the morning before last, when he issued the notice to leave the team, then being chased to school by Inoseri Nina, encountering Anwa Tendou, and then visiting her house yesterday... wasn't that all too fast?

"Hmm?" X4

The other four people's various colorful emotions vanished instantly, and they stared at him with strange expressions.

No, what are you thinking about at such an important time!

On the other side of the main battlefield,

"Grandma... I... I actually..."

After hesitating for a long time, Anwa Subaru tried to speak their minds several times, but each time the words reached their tongues, an inexplicable force pulled them back, preventing them from saying them.

Just as she took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and prepared to muster her courage once again to launch the final assault.

Picture: "Fashionable 486", Location: "Images/1761228862-100446961-114005944. jpg"

P. S.: Today's four chapters are to make up for yesterday's, I kept my word!

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 196 The Master of Kyoto is Still Kyoto Gentleman

Are you trying to say that you don't actually want to be an actor?

Before she could finish speaking, Anwa Tendou, seemingly helpless, relaxed her brow and looked at her beloved granddaughter with a half-smile. At the same time, she let out a sigh, her whole body relaxing, and her previously maintained posture momentarily faltering.

"That's right! This is it... Wait, what?!"

Anwa Subaru stood frozen in place, their large, crystal-clear eyes blinking in disbelief as they stared intently at their grandmother.

No! How did you know?! I haven't even told you yet!

A deafening scream also came from a group of onlookers not far behind.

While they were distracted by Sakurakoji Talent and not paying attention, the plot seemed to take an unexpected turn?

"Grandma, how did you know..." Anwa Subaru hesitated, a hint of melancholy clouding his usually lively and cheerful expression.

Anwa Tendou turned to the side, glancing at Sakurakoji Talent and his group. "Your friends have reminded me so many times, if I still don't realize it, then I must be getting old and blind."

"I wasn't sure at first, but seeing you like this, I completely understand. You've rarely hesitated like this in your entire life."

"Grandma..." Anwa Subaru pursed his lips, which had been overly painted red by the makeup artist, his facial features twitching slightly, before he suddenly bowed ninety degrees. "I'm so sorry!"

"But I also realized that I might not be suited to be an actor! I've found what I truly want to do!"

"But that absolutely doesn't mean I hate this profession! Really!"

Anwa Tendou took in her every move, and after a long ten seconds, he sighed leisurely, "Really... after teaching you for so long, only now have you truly achieved unity of mind and body."

"It seems you're really not suited to be an actor; you're just too untalented."

Anwa Subaru looked up at her in surprise and disbelief, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. They stood up, clasped their Hands together, and swayed them from side to side, pouting.

Anwa Tendou chuckled at her performance and looked at the people behind her, "They're not actors either, are they?"

"Did you notice?" Anwa Subaru were surprised again.

What exactly happened during the time she was acting?

"Of course. If it were just the two girls from that day, it would be fine, but how can so many cute girls with no trace of acting skills from Performing Arts School appear all at once?"

"And they're more like idols than actors."

"Hahaha..." Anwa Subaru awkwardly scratched his head and laughed sheepishly.

"But that child over there is different."

"That child...you mean Talent?" Anwa Subaru followed her gaze, their eyes filled with confusion. "What's wrong with Talent?"

"That child is flawless in both mind and body, and may even be more natural than me. His acting talent is terrifying, and he has no shortage of connections. If he were studying professionally, he wouldn't be hanging around with you guys and would still be unknown." Anwa Tendou glanced at her sideways, which was rather disappointing.

"..." Anwa Subaru Mao's eyebrows twitched violently. If the other person wasn't her grandmother, she probably wouldn't have been able to resist saying "Huh?".

What the heck is "acting skills"? How come she never noticed it? And what does "connections" mean? Why is all of this information unknown to her?

What did you two talk about while she was away?

"I don't know anything about his connections, but he is indeed quite wealthy. He must be the Young Master of some family." Anwa Subaru shrugged. "But to Talent acting skills could earn such high praise from you, Grandma, is that you're so talented, Red Bean?"

"If it's just a regular acting scene, good or bad, as long as you practice, you can generally get it right. But that child is different." Anwa Tendou shook his head. "He can express the deeper qualities of the character in every move, which is an essential quality for becoming a first-class actor."

"If he's willing to pursue this path, he might become even more successful than I was back then."

"Such high praise?" Anwa Subaru blinked his purplish eyes, not quite believing it.

Although she didn't know much about what happened back then, her grandmother was a super newcomer who became an instant sensation with her debut work. Could she really catch up to and surpass her?

"Hmph..." Anwa Tendou saw through her thoughts at a glance, closed his eyes and smiled faintly, "After all, whether it's strength or external conditions, he's stronger than I was back then."

"... Speaking of which, you just said he might be the Young Master of some family, what's that all about?"

She snapped out of her reverie and opened her eyes to look at her granddaughter with curiosity.

"Uh..." Anwa Subaru twitched their lips, beads of sweat beginning to appear on their foreheads.

Oh no! I Kokoro let it slip!

She wasn't worried about the impact of Sakurakoji Talent, but... well, since things had already come to this point, she might as well say it.

"Actually..." She explained the whole story.

"I see..." After listening to Anwa Subaru's explanation, Anwa Tendou finally understood the whole story. "You guys are playing in a band now."

"Hmm..." Anwa Subaru lowered their heads awkwardly, their fingers behind their backs twitching.

"Although I don't know much about bands, the competition in this field seems quite fierce. Are you confident you can succeed, especially with the current members?"

"I'm not sure, but I want to try!" Anwa Subaru said firmly.

"Ha..." Anwa Tendou couldn't help but sigh again.

Having just escaped the situation of my granddaughter's rebellious behavior, I already have to start worrying about her Mirai. Is this what it's like to be an elder?

However, the child's surname is Sakurakoji, so could he also be from Old Noble? If so, it's not surprising that he used ancient etiquette just now.

Come to think of it, she seemed to have heard this surname somewhere before, but they weren't very close. Her recollection was that it was related to the education industry.

"What are you talking about, 486-chan? Shouldn't you be saying it's going to succeed?" Sakurakoji Talent walked over from a distance, his face full of disappointment.

"Are you trying to convince Grandma or not? Do you think reality is a comic book where your family will agree just because you say you want to try?"

He stepped between the two and joined the conversation, his red eyes wide with disbelief at her previous answer.

"Huh?! Talent! What brings you here?"

"If I don't come soon, I'm afraid you'll be taken home and locked up! That would really hinder the band's development, you know?" He replied irritably, "At this point, even if you're making things up, you still have to express our confidence and strengths!"

"Wouldn't you do this even when applying for a job and going for an interview? Where's your usual confidence?"

He and the others had been eavesdropping on their conversation from a short distance away. Although they were a little surprised that Anwa Tendou had seen through their plan beforehand, it didn't seem like a big deal, since she didn't appear to be very angry or opposed to it.

But Anwa Subaru's answer stunned everyone. Even vegetable vendors would at least give a shout, but at such a crucial moment, did you expect to rely on your naive and shallow teenage heart to make an incredibly traditional old man understand your choice? Or would he agree to let you start a band?

Don't you know how chaotic the relationships are and how fierce the competition is in our band scene?

Although the entertainment industry is just as chaotic, at least your grandmother can take care of and protect you.

What's the difference between your statement and letting her watch her innocent, naive granddaughter (from an elder's perspective) jump into the Yellow River to swim?

"Eh, eh—" Anwa Subaru were at a loss for words at his accusation. "Isn't that lying? In front of Grandma?"

"What does it matter? You're always crying like that anyway..."

"Nothing! That's not what he meant!" Anwa Subaru forcefully covered his mouth and nose, choking him so he couldn't say a word, and hurriedly explained to Anwa Tendou.

"Ha... you should put that child down first." Anwa Tendou subtly twitched their faces, shocked by their way of getting along.

"Ah, hi!"

After being released, Sakurakoji Talent glared at her resentfully, feeling that he had no right to judge her for her hypocritical and deceitful behavior. Oh well, everyone has their own difficulties.

"Ahem." He turned his attention back to the matter at hand.

However, even so... he glanced at Anwa Tendou. This old lady, although she looked kind and approachable, was not as simple as she seemed.

To paraphrase Anwa Subaru, it's because she's from Kyoto that she likes to speak in riddles and can't be reasoned with (Kyoto woman is still a woman, right?).

This is even more true if we deduce clues from surnames.

Her name was undoubtedly Anwa Tendou when she first debuted before getting married. Anwa Subaru shares the same surname as her, and she also has a daughter... If she didn't have a son, then her family would be a matrilineal family.

Even more outrageous than him, at least his mother took his maternal grandfather's surname.

In such families, the maternal side tends to be more assertive in both personality and strength—evidence of this is his own actions.

But to say that persuading her would be very difficult wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Even if he hadn't come today, she should have already realized that Anwa Subaru were hiding something in their hearts. Even without other variables, she would probably have accepted it in the end, after all, she secretly went to see their performance at the later grassland music festival.

But as the Band Manager, he still had to eliminate any potential variables as early as possible—he really didn't have time to take detours.

"Please allow me to introduce myself again. I am their band's manager, Sakurakoji Talent."

"Hmm, you came all this way specifically to tell me something, right?" Anwa Tendou maintained his usual calm and composed demeanor.

"That's true. What I wanted to say was..." Sakurakoji Talent pointed his index finger to the sky, then twirled his wrist. "Are you free tonight?"

"Huh?!" Anwa Subaru tilted their heads, their voices trembling. "Talent! What are you talking about?"

"No, what I mean is, no matter how much you explain it in words, it can't compare to seeing it for yourself, right?"

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 197 I Will Take Responsibility for Them for the Rest of My Life!

"That's true! But..." Anwa Subaru hesitated, glancing furtively at his grandmother, "Grandma's very busy; she has to catch the Shinkansen later."

While not necessarily disliked, few grandchildren would enjoy spending too much time with their authoritative grandparents, right?

"Is it alright? I think this matter is worthwhile for Grandma to postpone her later appointment." He met her gaze, conveying his earnestness.