Chapter 154

"..."

After exchanging lukewarm glances with him for a long time, Anwa Tendou was the first to close his eyes—it's good to be young, your eyes get dry more easily when you get older.

"Okay, I got it. I'll ask my agent to cancel tomorrow's work. I'm getting old; it's okay to be a little capricious and act like a diva sometimes."

"Grandma!" Anwa Subaru exclaimed in surprise, not expecting her to actually agree. "Really?"

She's a well-known workaholic, and just like her strict standards for posture, she's even more demanding of herself.

"Since it concerns your Mirai, it shouldn't be something that I can't spare even a day." Anwa Tendou gazed at her gently, paused, and added, "Besides, I don't want my granddaughter to feel that I completely neglect my family, just like my stepdaughter."

"Grandmother..."

"However, since you've kept me here Talent, I hope what you want me to see won't disappoint me too much," she said, turning to the culprit.

I'll try my best.

In fact, he hadn't decided what to show her yet.

But just like he told Anwa Subaru, no matter what, they couldn't lose in terms of momentum!

Contrary to his arrogant and confident demeanor, when he returned to the team, he was immediately subjected to questioning by everyone:

"Are you kidding me?!"

"Why make such a rash decision? She's a big star! What are we even showing her?!"

"Hey! This is a problem you caused, so you'd better figure out a solution! Don't even think about staying here as the manager!"

"Oh no! If the performance doesn't please her, Subaru-chan is going to be taken away!"

"..."

Seeing his opponents scrambling and his teammates stealing kills before the battle even began, Sakurakoji Talent felt utterly exhausted.

It can't be moved.

Nighttime, at the dining table in the villa.

"How does it taste?" Anwa Subaru struggled to maintain his posture, glancing sideways Kokoro as he asked his grandmother.

When I'm with her, if she relaxes even slightly, I'll start lecturing her.

"Very good. There aren't many kids these days with such skills. Did you make this?" Anwa Tendou tasted the delicacies on the table with a reserved and elegant air, a look of amazement flashing across his face as he sincerely praised them.

Although they are just some ordinary home-style dishes, it is precisely because of this that the skill is even more evident.

Unlike the standard dishes served in star-rated hotels, this warm and unique style highlights the chef's personal flair.

"... It's more accurate to say that Mr. Talent did it all by himself, rather than us. We were just helping out." Inoseri Nina also sat upright, not daring to relax as usual.

The other three nodded in unison. Although they had tried to slow down their chopstick movements because of her presence, they still seemed a little rushed.

Their expressions were remarkably similar, revealing a mix of affirmation and restraint, as well as an appreciation for the food.

While enjoying the food in front of him, Ebizuka Tomo occasionally frowned and stared at Sakurakoji Talent with a meaningful look, never expecting that he had such a special skill.

The more outstanding he was, the angrier she became, and the more she thought about it, the more hateful he seemed!

Rupa, who was also eating his food for the first time, had a sparkle in her eyes... It tasted like her mother's cooking.

Although the two tasted completely different, for some reason, she had this feeling—it warmed her heart as she ate them. Her gaze towards him softened even more, filled with shy joy—she liked them even more now.

Without reminding them of proper etiquette, Anwa Tendou put down their cutlery, looked up at Sakurakoji Talent, their eyes full of admiration. "It seems you're excellent in more than just one area, that's really good."

"It's just a simple thing to make; I hope you like it."

"You're too modest. Even in the Imperial Hotel, your culinary skills wouldn't be considered lacking. Do prestigious families with long histories really emphasize culinary skills when teaching etiquette?" Anwa Tendou asked with some curiosity in his eyes.

"No, I don't think so. I only studied it a little out of interest." He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and denied it.

It seems he's been exposed again, which is why he doesn't want to have much interaction with these filthy adults. Why bring up family matters all the time?

"Huh? What do you mean?" Inoseri Nina realized what was happening and abruptly stopped using the long chopsticks in her hand.

Several people, including Anwa Subaru, also looked over, their ears perked up with confusion and concern.

"What? You didn't know?" Anwa Tendou exclaimed in surprise. After looking around, he turned his question to his family, "Subaru, didn't you say Talent was a Young Master? Don't you know his background?"

"Huh? Asking me?" Anwa Subaru pointed to themselves with surprise, but there was probably no one else on the field who could answer the question for her, so she could only explain directly, "I don't know, we only know that Talent's family is very wealthy."

"However, we don't know exactly what they do."

"Oh, I see... Did I do something wrong?" Anwa Tendou looked at him apologetically.

Even if you say it, so what? You're not planning to say it anyway, aren't you? You're doing it half on purpose anyway—but it's easy to understand her concern for her granddaughter.

"No, it's nothing, it's not a big deal anyway." He took another small sip of miso soup.

"To be clear, I didn't mean to hide anything; I just felt it was unnecessary, since I'm just an insignificant fan."

Besides, he wasn't the only rich kid there; was it really necessary to focus solely on him?

Ebizuka Tomo, who was standing next to her, was clearly a well-known young lady in Sendai City before she ran away from home. It seems they haven't severed ties yet?

Anwa Subaru's family are quite wealthy, aren't they? Inoseri Nina's house is clearly an expensive wooden antique building.

"What are you talking about?" Kawaragi Momoka leaned forward, looking completely bewildered.

"It's nothing, it's just that Grandma Anwa and I misunderstood." Sakurakoji Talent made his position clear. "I think you're referring to my maternal grandfather's lineage, but we don't actually have a good relationship with them. My family went abroad a long time ago, and our businesses are mainly overseas."

Unlike Touma Yoko, who mainly works overseas, Anwa Tendou primarily stays in Japan. Therefore, even if she comes across the name Sakurakoji, she is likely referring to that region.

He didn't hide the complicated relationship. Unlike his gentle father who still harbored reconciliation fantasies, he had no habit of accommodating others, not even Relatives.

Come or not, it's up to him. If you upset him, he'll just come and beat you up anyway.

"I see..." Anwa Tendou was genuinely surprised. "I'm very sorry for causing you some unpleasantness."

"No, it's no big deal. Their current assets aren't worth our attention anyway; it's just that their family history is a bit complicated."

"... Is that so?" She shook her slightly wrinkled face, unsure whether to call him tolerant or Versailles.

"In short, what I invited you here to say is," he put down his chopsticks, finished his meal, and looked directly at Anwa Tendou, "I assure you, I will make them successful, I guarantee it with my family and my surname!"

"I will be responsible for them for the rest of my life. If they don't achieve their goals, I will support them for the rest of my life!"

"So please don't have any worries, and feel free to entrust Subaru to me!"

After he finished speaking in a calm and forceful voice, the dining room fell silent instantly. Everyone stared at him with varying expressions—some surprised, some angry, some dumbfounded...

Finally, after a moment,

"Ha?!!"

"W-what are you saying?! Is this a plea, a plea, a plea?!"

"Is there something wrong with the wording, Mr. Talent?"

"I... I'm not ready yet..."

"What are you saying about Talent in front of my grandma?! That's too easy to misunderstand!"

"..."

"..."

Faced with the angry Ebizuka Tomo, the excited and bewildered Inoseri Nina and Kawaragi Momoka, the inexplicably shy Rupa, and the blushing Anwa Subaru who kept banging their heads on the table, Sakurakoji Talent clapped his hands to signal them to be quiet.

Then, with a serious smile, he asked Anwa Tendou, "What do you think of this?"

Anwa Tendou had lost count of how many times today he had been so shocked by him that he was speechless, staring blankly at him.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses from this bizarre situation. "Hahahaha...!"

"Grandma?!" Startled by her sudden laughter, Anwa Subaru was at a loss for words. It was the first time she had ever seen her grandmother so out of control.

Anwa Tendou laughed wildly for several seconds before calming down and slowly exhaling to return to normal.

She wiped her eyes, a smirk playing on her lips. "It's been so long since I've heard such an interesting remark. Youth is truly wonderful!"

"Alright, then I'll entrust Subaru to you with peace of mind. I trust you!"

"Thank you very much." Sakurakoji Talent sat down in the chair, bowing his head sincerely.

"Grandma!! How could you use such misleading lines?!" Anwa Subaru suddenly stood up, his arms straight at his sides, blushing and excitedly complaining to her.

"..." The other four people, unable to get a word in edgewise, looked at each other, unsure of what expression to wear.

It was just a meal, why did it become so complicated, so unexpected, so heavy?

It even seems that their own lives have been inadvertently drawn into this... Is forming a band such an exciting thing?

A rock band, they really are rock and roll.

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After the meal,

Sakurakoji Talent invited Anwa Tendou to visit the temporary studio and watch their joint performance.

Since the matter had been resolved in advance, the group naturally had no worries and, with all their energy, almost sent her to the ICU.

After all, a recording studio can't compare to a concert hall. Even a rock band performance in a concert hall is exciting enough for an older woman like her, let alone a cramped practice room.

However, their emotionally rich singing and playing, as well as Anwa Subaru's radiant excitement and joy while playing the drums, still touched her heart, making her genuinely accept Anwa Subaru's career choice based on what she had just heard.

During their private conversation before she left, Sakurakoji Talent said to her again, "Don't worry, Grandma."

"Huh?" Anwa Tendou looked over in confusion, wondering what kind of trouble he was up to now.

"The relationship between band idols and actors isn't as far-fetched as you might think, is it?" He fluttered his eyelashes and chuckled nonchalantly. "Once I've made them a bit more famous, they'll be inundated with advertising and project offers."

"Once they gain fame, acting offers will definitely come pouring in. At that time, I will appropriately let them participate in some film and television productions!"

"Crossing careers is very common now. Compared to a single acting career, don't you think a career plan that spans singer, musician, idol, and actor is more exciting and challenging?"

"Furthermore, I welcome you to train Subaru anytime, and even take her away for a short period of time to act together is fine too, I, as the manager, give your permission!"

He mimicked Vegeta's defeated gesture and unilaterally made a decision for the band.

His power as Band Manager is time-limited; if he doesn't use it, it expires and becomes invalid, so he might as well use it.

"Is that alright?" Anwa Tendou widened their eyelids in surprise. "Won't this interfere with your training and development?"

"Yi Nong, Yi Nong~ I'll allow anything that will help their Mirai." He clasped his hands in agreement with a mischievous grin. "Originally, my suggestion was to just take both into consideration."

"But considering that they don't have my talent, I had no choice but to focus on one side for the time being."

"If it only takes up a small amount of time each time, it's fine. As for acting skills and other things, I will also encourage and educate them. That's my responsibility as the manager."

"As a new era band idol, simply playing music isn't enough! Well-rounded development is the key!"

As he described it, Anwa Tendou gradually imagined that bright Mirai in her mind, which seemed even more dazzling and radiant than the path she hoped for.

She closed her eyes in resignation, but the smile on her lips couldn't be suppressed. Taking a deep breath, she folded her Hands over her stomach and bowed deeply to him. "I'm entrusting Subaru and the others to you."

"I don't deserve it, I also have many things I need to trouble them with." He didn't refuse loudly, and after accepting the gift, he returned the greeting in person.

If Anwa Tendou's gaze towards him was initially one of satisfaction, now it's a mixture of expectation and melancholy.

"If Talent you were my grandson, Caihua."

"Every elderly person I meet says that."

"Hahaha."

In front of the door,

"Grandma, are you really not staying here tonight?" Anwa Subaru asked with concern, his brows furrowed.

Even now, she's still a bit confused, unable to believe that the problem that has troubled her for so many years has been resolved so easily.

The key point is that Grandma didn't seem angry, even though the method he used was... Just thinking about it made her face flush.

No, no, no, that was just his meaning as the Band Manager, nothing more!

"Well, it's not good for an old man like me to keep bothering you young people, and the staff will also worry." Anwa Tendou looked at Anwa Subaru, who looked exactly like himself back then, and his gaze was melancholy, as if he had traveled through the years.

"Subaru, just do what you want to do, but listen to Talent's advice."