Yukino's Bold Invitation

Nino nervously pushed open the door and found Ichika lying on the bed in a very unladylike sleeping position.

Her breathing was steady, indicating that she was sleeping soundly.

As Nakano Nino relaxed, she let out a soft scoff.

"If you won't let me in, does that mean I'll never have a chance to ask again?"

She returned home disappointed.

As the new week began, Fushimi Makoto finished filming the last few scenes of Ichika, and then Matsukaze Mayu help him get two days off.

Two days of full-time work is enough for him to complete the post-production editing; the question is whether there will be any more parts where he needs voice-overs.

The editing location was provided by Mrs. Yukinoshita. She already knew that Fushimi Makoto's short film was almost finished, so she took the initiative to contact her as soon as she got the news from Yukino.

That noon, Fushimi Makoto came out to eat, but Mrs. Yukinoshita invited him to lunch, clearly having something to say, so he didn't refuse.

"The information you gave me last time was very useful. I really didn't expect that Sayuri. Sayuri would actually have that kind of interest."

Mrs. Yukinoshita sat with an elegant posture, a faint smile on her lips, her eyes exuding the unique charm of a mature woman, making her exceptionally attractive.

Unlike Yukino's barren chest, she had a slender figure.

Fushimi Makoto feigned surprise. "So this rumor was true?"

"You're the one who told me, why are you surprised?"

"After all, I can't guarantee it's 100% correct."

"Yeah?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita smiled without saying a word.

In her eyes, Fushimi Makoto has many secrets.

She had already guessed that her youngest daughter's growing relationship with the other man was likely partly due to this.

Unfortunately, Yukino kept her mouth shut and refused to reveal a single word.

Mrs. Yukinoshita maintained her beautiful smile, still pondering: Where exactly does he get his intelligence network? If I'm going to intensify my investigation, how exactly should I proceed?

Chapter 109 Yukino's Invitation

After lunch, Fushimi Makoto went back into the editing room to work.

With his current energy and physical strength, he can focus on his work for two consecutive days without much impact. Even if he gets tired, he has [Powerful Red Bull] to keep going.

Mrs. Yukinoshita couldn't possibly wait outside forever; she had things to do as well.

But considering that there were still so many secrets about the other person waiting to be uncovered, she still sent a message to her youngest daughter, giving Yukino the specific address in the text message.

She also added at the end, "I'll come over again at dinner time."

Yukino, on the other side, saw the message and knew that her mother wanted to invite Fushimi Makoto to dinner. If she were there, her mother would have a good reason to keep him there.

After replying to the message, she sat there lost in thought.

She knew that Fushimi Makoto leave.

Not only did she know, but the girls in the Nakano Family also knew.

Although she could understand that Fushimi Makoto had specifically told everyone in advance that he was taking leave, it meant that she, like the other girls, was an important person to him.

But she didn't like it that way.

She actually knew that it was her own possessiveness that was at play.

But once emotions arise, it's not so easy to control them.

Moreover, Yukino herself could sense that she liked him, but the fact that he was a womanizer gave her a headache.

Can't this scumbag just get out of my mind?

Yukino rubbed her temples in exasperation, trying to calm herself down.

At this moment, several female classmates gathered around, their expressions hesitant, as if they wanted to say something. Perhaps because of Yukino's aloof demeanor, or for some other reason, they didn't speak up immediately?

Yukino turned her head and looked over. "Is something the matter?"

Her tone was neither warm nor cold, which was how she always treated her ordinary classmates.

The girls weren't intimidated by her tone; on the contrary, they were actually quite happy to see Yukino speak up first, "Yukinoshita- san, when will the short film you made be released?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be early next month."

Yukino wasn't surprised by her classmates' inquiries.

As the club's account gained more and more followers, more and more people started checking in on them every day, Yukino had already anticipated this situation.

"Then we'll see each other soon! Don't worry, Yukinoshita, we'll all contribute to the views, oh right, and the positive reviews," the girls said cheerfully.

Then, with gossipy expressions, they started asking about interesting things that happened on set.

The name Yukino heard them mention most often was Fushimi Makoto, and at first she thought they were just another group of love-obsessed people.

But as she continued answering at her own unhurried pace, I gradually realized that my judgment was wrong.

These girls weren't love-struck at all; they were simply developing feelings of admiration because their temporary film crew had become more famous.

"Although you didn't appear in the behind-the-scenes videos shared on your account, we still heard your voice in a few of them."

"Yes, yes, we heard your voice urging Fushimi-kun so cool, and we also heard your voice instructing Ichika -kun. We didn't know Yukinoshita -kun was a professional!"

"Yukinoshita -kun is amazing! I'm still struggling with my studies every day, but you guys are already working hard towards your dreams."

Listening to the chatter of her classmates, Yukino suddenly remembered that the word "dream" had indeed been mentioned in the profile description of Fushimi Makoto's social media account.

She could understand that Fushimi Makoto wrote it that way to win people over, but she didn't expect that the word "dream" alone could inspire such longing in her classmate.

Soon, their conversation was overheard by others, and some outgoing classmates excitedly joined in.

Regardless of gender, almost everyone who talks about filming will unconsciously look at Yukino with admiration or longing.

This was the first time Yukino had encountered such a situation.

Before she met Fushimi Makoto, being ostracized by her classmates was her daily life.

However, she never bothered to care about such things.

She has a motto in life. "As long as those close to me understand me, I don't care what others think."

But now she feels that the feeling of so many people showing her kindness and admiration is actually quite nice.

She wasn't made of steel; faced with so much kindness from her classmates, she couldn't maintain her aloofness.

Yukino quietly took a deep breath, and for the first time in her life, she maintained her serious demeanor as she welcomed her classmates' kindness.

Teenagers' enthusiasm comes quickly, and they don't leave until class starts.

Yukino secretly took out her phone, her mood fluctuating for a moment, before finally sending a message to Fushimi Makoto: [Let's have dinner together tonight, I'll come find you.]

She put her phone away and suddenly felt relaxed.

Not only is he changing, but his life is changing as well.

Moreover, this change is a good thing.

Unusually, Yukino didn't pay attention during class.

She remembered Nakano Ichika's words. "It's nice to be a fool."

At that moment, she finally understood how the other person felt.

A girl who dreams of becoming a top actress, when she was still playing minor roles, was helped by Fushimi Makoto who formed a club to provide her with opportunities to hone her acting skills and even got her scripts to help her improve.

The higher the number of followers a group account receives, the more exposure Nakano Ichika, an extra in the entertainment industry, receives.

Even though Yukino didn't understand the entertainment industry, she knew that celebrities were the ones who craved exposure the most.

Even the most talented singers or actors will eventually fade into obscurity if they receive too little exposure.

Yukino noticed Nakano Ichika's improved acting skills.

Besides the exceptional performance encouraged by Fushimi Makoto, the actor's acting skills, even in normal circumstances, far surpass those of actors of the same age.

If she hadn't personally witnessed Fushimi Makoto frequently instructing Nakano Ichika, she might have also thought that the eldest daughter of the Nakano Family was actually an actress with explosive talent.

Comparing Nakano Ichika's progress to her own, she completely understood the other woman's feelings.

"I might have to break my promise."

Yukino thought silently, staring at her study notes, picked up her pen, turned to a certain page, and crossed out a certain sentence.

That was something she always used to remind herself, but now, she felt she might not need it anymore.

The phrase "Only a fool would date him" was heavily underlined in the notebook.

Then she drew another line on top of that line.

She was still very awkward.

After school, Yukino ran into Hiratsuka Shizuka on her way home.

The other person was chatting and laughing with Matsukaze Mayu their lip movements, they seemed to be asking if they wanted to go for drinks together.

Yukino quickened her pace without realizing it.

She still vividly remembers the day she kissed Fushimi Makoto, while Hiratsuka Shizuka peeked out from downstairs like a thief.

The most abstract thing is that even after she followed Fushimi Makoto into the house to hide, Hiratsuka Shizuka still pressed her face against the door, looking gossipy and concerned, wanting to find out some information.

Every time Yukino recalls this abstract scene, she feels an urge to laugh out loud, to the point of utter speechlessness.

However, no matter how fast she walked, she was still seen by Hiratsuka Shizuka and the other person.

"Yukino."

Hearing the sound behind her, Yukino sighed softly and stopped.

She genuinely didn't want to face Hiratsuka Shizuka.

I can't help but laugh...

As soon as she turned her head, Hiratsuka Shizuka asked in her usual concerned tone, "Are you going back already? Don't you have club activities today?"

Before Yukino could answer, Matsukaze Mayu softly explained, "Makoto took two days off; he's busy with post-production on the film."

"That's right." Yukino nodded.

She was somewhat relieved that Matsukaze Mayu spoken up; otherwise, she, who disliked lying to close elders, would definitely have told Hiratsuka Shizuka that she wasn't going home right now.

To everyone's surprise, Matsukaze Mayu looked at him gently and asked, "You're going to see Makoto, right?"

Yukino stunned.

In her memory, Matsukaze Mayu had always been a gentle and timid person, even a little slow-witted at times, and shouldn't be as perceptive as she was now.

Hiratsuka Shizuka blinked. Were these two going on another secret rendezvous?

Matsukaze Mayu still smiled softly, "Please tell Makoto for me that I have to have dinner with Teacher Shizuka today, and I'll bring him some food back tonight."

"OK."

Yukino responded, and as she turned around, her beautiful eyes were filled with confusion.

Does Teacher Matsukaze usually eat with him?

Although his cooking skills are indeed quite good.

Yukino didn't think much of it at the moment.

As Matsukaze Mayu gazed at the girl's beautiful figure, her delicate white hands clenched into fists as they hung down.

She shouldn't have been so talkative, but she also had a possessive streak.

Knowing that Yukino going to see her boyfriend, she was naturally jealous.

Fortunately, I live next door to Makoto, so I can go and chat with him tonight.

Matsukaze Mayu pondered, her cheeks flushed slightly.

I could never satisfy him, so I had to seek "off-field assistance".

For example, she bought two pairs of suspender-style pantyhose yesterday.