Chapter 470

He's not some small business owner without connections who needs to start from scratch and build relationships... Hey, being a benefactor must be really great!

After a brief explanation, he continued, "Instead of this, don't you think we should be doing something now?"

"Um?"

Amidst the confusion, Anwa Subaru were the first to react, shouting, "Celebrate! Let's eat!"

She clapped her hands loudly, jolting the group, who were still lost in the lingering sense of unreality, back to reality.

"That's true! I'm going to have a feast today!"

"What do you want to eat? Hot pot?"

"Okay! But this time, Subaru isn't allowed to put any more food on my plate. I like my food cooked until it's soft!"

"Me too."

"Hey~ you really have no taste! Ingredients should be a little firm. Are you two children?"

"You're the child!"

"..."

After listening to their mutual attacks for a while, he timely ignited another powder keg. "So, to celebrate the rebirth of 'Togenashi Togeari,' the captain is treating everyone today!"

"Huh?!"

"Agreed!"

"Absolutely agree!"

"I agree!"

"Thank you, Momoka!"

Originally uninvolved Kawaragi Momoka stared in shock at Sakurakoji Talent, who had been stirring up trouble for no reason, and a distorted scream escaped her delicate mouth, "Why?!?"

"Because you're the captain."

"The captain's income isn't any higher..."

"You haven't run out of money yet, have you?"

"I... Oh well! I don't care anymore! It's my treat today! Everyone, eat to your heart's content!"

She closed her eyes in heartache, raised her trembling fist, and shot it into the sky.

"Oh!!"

"Long live Miss Momoka!"

"Then I'll take my leave!"

"..."

After the other four finished speaking, he twitched his cheeks and loudly added, "Miss Momoka will also be paying for all the karaoke and entertainment activities after dinner today!"

"Talent!!"

Kawaragi Momoka charged forward with a ferocious expression, Hands his face with both hands, ready to tear it apart.

Unfortunately, he easily dodged her attack, and even turned the tables, wrapping his arms around her and restraining her to prevent her from suddenly attacking someone.

"Dinner too..."

"Shut up!!!"

"..."

After finishing their hotpot meal, the group ultimately decided not to engage in any entertainment activities outside.

Inoseri Nina and the others unanimously agreed that it was a waste to spend money to sing outside when they already had a recording studio and projection equipment at home.

After buying a bunch of snacks and fruit, the six of them returned to the villa that wasn't far from here.

Incidentally, the snacks and fruits were also paid for by Kawaragi Momoka.

Back at the villa, as professional performers, the singing and accompaniment of the group was quite intense.

Ordinary people just sing karaoke, but when they encounter a familiar song, they not only turn off the original vocals but also the accompaniment—it's hard to tell whether they're relaxing and having fun or performing a live show after practice.

He took a break from the noise, his eardrums still throbbing, and escaped the room for a short rest.

Leaning against the wall in the corridor, scrolling through my phone, I don't know how many minutes passed before the door that was blocking out the loud sound effects was pushed open by another person, and waves of chanting from inside poured out of the corridor.

Sakurakoji Talent glanced up and saw Kawaragi Momoka lazily rubbing her stomach, her brows relaxed as she closed the door and walked into the hallway. It was unclear whether she had eaten too much or had sung a bad song.

Upon seeing him, she, who was originally about to go to the restroom, frowned instantly and glared at him resentfully, still harboring resentment over how he had caused her to bleed so much that day.

Oh ho, you dare glare at me!

He stopped what he was doing, turned off the screen, put away his phone, and walked towards her with a swaying gait.

"What... what are you going to do?"

"No, don't come any closer!"

Seeing him actually getting closer, Kawaragi Momoka panicked. Her earlier dissatisfaction and resentment instantly dissipated, replaced by unease and tension.

Thump!

He skillfully Kabe-don her against the corridor wall, then used his fingertips to lift her smooth, pebble-like chin, his androgynous voice tinged with amusement. "Tell me, why were you glaring at me just now?"

"You know it in your heart!"

Kawaragi Momoka broke free of his fingers and turned her head away shyly.

Seeing her like this, Sakurakoji Talent's playful side was aroused even more. He pressed his body close to hers, whispered in her ear, "I don't know, sister~ please tell me~"

"Ugh! Ahh~!!!"

Kawaragi Momoka's heart skipped a beat, and her body trembled, whether from his sudden attack or from his address, she didn't know.

"No, you mustn't call me that..."

"Why? Aren't you older than me?"

He met her gray eyes and blinked innocently.

"... In short, you're not allowed to call me that!"

"That's really willful. It's very unbecoming of a captain to act like that!"

"..."

"And you drank again today, didn't you? You need to be punished."

He pressed his ear against hers and whispered a poem.

"That's because today is a special day, and I didn't drink much..."

She offered a few words of defense, "... What punishment?"

Kawaragi Momoka's mind went blank, feeling as if she were asking a question she already knew the answer to. She cupped her palms, and a faint mist of moisture seeped out.

He chuckled, not answering directly, but gently stroking her hair and asking, "Are you happy today?"

"I'm happy... thank you."

No matter how complicated her current situation may be, her feelings are genuine.

"That's good—you're right, because today is a special day, so I think it's very memorable!"

Upon hearing this, Kawaragi Momoka felt a growing sense of foreboding. She struggled forward with all her might, determined to return to where her trusted teammates were.

Having already prepared himself, Sakurakoji Talent gently pressed her back down, then whispered in her ear, "So, I feel obligated to make 'older sister' happier, don't you think, 'older sister'?"

Without waiting for her response, he began his actions.

"No, no! Please, not here! Nina and the others will come out..."

"So, going somewhere else is fine? Let's go somewhere else then."

He lifted her up, her face flushed, and carried her to the outer perimeter with a smile.

Only after arriving at their destination did Kawaragi Momoka dare to look up, but she immediately exclaimed in surprise, "This isn't our room... How come it's Nina's room?!"

The room was simply furnished, with a desk piled high with books, minimally patterned clothes and curtains, and fresh air that had barely any scent... This was none other than Inoseri Nina's room.

Sakurakoji Talent laid her down on the soft, youthful bedding and explained seriously, "What if they come looking for us later when we haven't seen us in our own room?"

"... Besides, I think it's nice to change places once in a while."

Kawaragi Momoka Nina shook her head in refusal. "No! This is too... uh!"

"..."

Chapter 432 Are these two sisters?

"Huh? What did you say?!"

"I told you I'd be having dinner with Chuchu and her sister tonight to discuss something. Kitagawa-classmate to come over?"

"I want to go!!!"

The loud electronic volume didn't bother Sakurakoji Talent's ears... because he had anticipated her reaction and moved the phone away in advance.

Standing at the entrance to the Starry Sky basement, with his back to the door, he waited three seconds before continuing, "I understand. Let's choose a location near Iwatsuki Ward. I'll confirm the restaurant location with them later."

"Mmm! Mmm! I can't wait!!!"

Walking down the street, Kitagawa Marin, who had just finished school, cupped her cheeks, completely absorbed in the moment.

"I never imagined that the 'God Coser' had actually seen my photos... I have no regrets in this life!"

A spinning effect surrounded her, and then she asked with concern, "Oh, but! Will it be alright if I go over there? Won't I disturb you?!"

"It's nothing, we're just getting to know each other, nothing serious. I'd like to learn some photography techniques from her sister, since Chuchu's photos are taken by her sister."

"Really?! By the way, Lady Chuchu has a younger sister?! That's amazing!!!"

Two or three days after Kansai Shizuha approached him, he told Kitagawa Marin about it, which made her extremely envious.

The reason he didn't say it that day was because he felt it would be too complicated—was he supposed to just say directly that Chuchu was actually a stalker who followed him to his apartment?

As a well-known solo cosplayer, Kansai Shizuha has many fans online, including Kitagawa Marin.

"Is it strange? I have it too."

"Huh?!?"

Kitagawa Marin, carrying a schoolbag, stood frozen in the street, attracting many strange glances.

Faintly, I could still hear other people calling through the receiver:

"Marin, what's wrong?"

"We're going to Ikebukuro later, do you want to come along?"

'What?! Boyfriend?!'

"No, I have something to do tonight. You guys go ahead!"

She replied to her friends walking beside her, pushing her gossipy head away. Her heart skipped a beat, worried that the person on the other end might overhear.

Then, nervously trying to start a conversation, she said, "Sakurakoji-kun, so you're not an only child after all..."

"What will my little sister look like? She must be just as cute as Sakurakoji-kun!"

Well, more or less.

"Hey? But why don't you two live together? Is your relationship bad...? Oh, sorry!"

"It's nothing, it's just that I'm very busy and she has to go to school, so living separately is more comfortable."

"Oh, I see. That makes sense! After all, Sakurakoji-kun is a big celebrity!"

Recalling what he had said about Kansai Shizuha's appearance last time, she pondered in her voice, "Hmm~ Although Sakurakoji-kun told me that Chuchu- sama is a cute and petite girl, it's still hard to imagine, and her sister is too."

"It's not difficult at all. Just imagine her as the most beautiful Hanasakigawa Girls' School —even though she's actually a high school sophomore."

"Puff!"

Kitagawa Marin couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud, "What you said is way too much!"

That's just how it is.