Miku: It's Time for a Lesson!

Miku Nakano put on her headphones and stood up from beside the two of them.

"Are you going back to your room to rest? Remember to come out for dinner later," Nakano Nino reminded her.

To everyone's surprise Miku Nakano said, "I want to watch them play games."

Nakano Nino rolled her eyes. "Is the game really that fun?"

"I don't know either." Nakano Itsuki couldn't answer; she wasn't interested in the game that Fushimi Makoto and the others were playing.

She then talked to Nino about the topics they had just discussed, such as her concerns about Ichika and Fushimi Makoto's certainty.

Nakano Nino said nonchalantly, "Ichika will definitely pass. Besides you, she's been the hardest working lately."

"Eh? Ichika's been working hard too?"

"Otherwise what? She often refers to herself as the eldest daughter of the Nakano Family in front of outsiders. Not to mention the seniors she knows on set, just take Yukinoshita for example. You know that Ichika and Yukinoshita have a conflict. She's really putting in a lot of effort to improve this time so as not to lose face in front of Yukinoshita."

"So it's related to Yukinoshita..."

Nakano Itsuki was completely relieved.

Although Nakano Ichika often acts like a couch potato at home, Ichika can always muster her energy in the shortest amount of time when it comes to serious matters.

Her initiative was only slightly less than Nino's.

"I wonder how long Ichika's drama will take to film. Makoto told me she was a supporting role, and the kind that highlights the main character. I thought she would finish filming soon," Nakano Nino muttered.

Nakano Itsuki said, "Ichika is so popular right now, if I were the director, I would definitely give her more screen time and lines."

"That makes sense. Never mind, I'll go cook now... It's such a hassle to save a separate, delicious meal for Ichika."

Nakano Nino complained, but she would always make a point of saving a portion of food for Ichika every day.

Nakano Itsuki watched her older sister disappear into the kitchen, her relaxed face gradually turned serious.

Did Ichika and Nino reach some kind of agreement?

Otherwise, how could the two of them have become so close at home?

Back then Ichika and Nino would bring her food, and they always talked about forming an alliance.

But they've never mentioned it again.

Even though Nakano Itsuki was slow to notice, she still sensed that something was wrong.

"Nino just invited Makoto to stay overnight again. I wonder if she and Ichika will do something tonight? I need to keep an eye on things."

Nakano Itsuki secretly made a decision.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Nakano Ichika is currently resting on set. They're filming the scenes with the male and female leads, so she, a supporting actress who's about to be "killed in action," can take a break.

Suddenly, three young girls approached, their eyes full of expectation, and asked in low voices, "Ichika, would you be available to answer a few questions now?"

"It's convenient," Nakano Ichika politely stood up.

The other three were also supporting characters in this low-budget horror film, just like her.

She has the most screen time among the supporting characters.

Because everyone was a supporting actress, and they were only Ichika, they quickly became familiar with each other on set.

One of the girls with ponytails asked in a low voice, "You've seen the recent news, haven't you? It's about that Fushimi Makoto guy. I remember you two are really close, right?"

"Yes, we have a very good relationship," Nakano Ichika, not denying it.

The other person's eyes lit up. "So you and Fushimi Makoto are really dating? I often check your club's account, and there are so many people in the comments section shipping you and him, and some are even asking that 'insider' for inside information."

"A couple?" Nakano Ichika a little nervously.

She was the one who started the shipping (or pairing) comments using her alternate account, and she also set the tone for the whole thing.

But she simply didn't dare admit it.

On one hand, she was worried about being laughed at by her younger sisters; on the other hand, she was worried about affecting Fushimi Makoto's daily life.

Even if Fushimi Makoto found out, he certainly wouldn't blame her, but she chose to keep it a secret.

"Are you two really a couple? If so, I'll definitely ship you two." The three young women's faces were full of gossip.

Nakano Ichika coughed lightly and said, "I'm not really into shipping couples, since I'm only focused on filming, so I can't answer that question."

"Huh? So, shipping couples is just wishful thinking on the part of netizens?"

"... Perhaps."

"What a pity, I think you and Fushimi Makoto are a perfect match."

That remark almost made Nakano Ichika pout, but thankfully she managed to suppress it.

Then someone else said, "Since you and him aren't a couple, then his couple must be Yukinoshita Yukino, who has never appeared on screen?"

Nakano Ichika was stunned.

Another person nodded and said, "You know what, that's a possibility. Although Yukinoshita doesn't show her face, her voice is exceptionally beautiful, and she has a very commanding presence when directing people in the videos. She seems like the kind of girl who is easy to trust."

The three chatted excitedly for a while, then their gaze returned to Nakano Ichika: "You know Yukinoshita too, right?"

"Know."

"So what's her relationship with Fushimi Makoto like?"

"They have a good relationship."

"Oh~"

Hearing their excited voices, Nakano Ichika shook her head helplessly, thinking to herself that there really are quite a few people in this world who like to ship couples.

She didn't think much of it; it was just casual conversation anyway.

However, she overlooked one issue: recently, due to Fushimi Makoto, her popularity has also rebounded.

If something generates buzz, it means that reporters will be willing to conduct interviews.

Nakano Ichika treated today's events as mere gossip, but the three girls didn't see it that way.

Marketing accounts will try every means to ride the wave of trending topics, so how could these supporting actresses possibly miss out on the opportunity for exposure?

That evening Nakano Ichika returned home. She first went to Yotsuba's room to chat with Fushimi Makoto for a while, and then went to Nino to ask for some food.

"Makoto will be staying overnight tonight," Nakano Nino reminded Ichika lunchbox.

Nakano Ichika couldn't help but laugh, "Nino, you can't hold it in anymore?"

"Nonsense! I did this for you!" Nakano Nino blushed.

Nakano Ichika picked up her chopsticks and said with a smile, "You left the swimming pool early last time, right? Did you eat alone?"

"No."

"Really not?"

"No means no, you talk too much!"

Nakano Ichika didn't press the matter further, happily enjoying the dinner her sister had prepared, saying, "I should be finishing filming in about a week, then I'm going to relax a lot."

Nakano Nino's tone softened. "Thank you for your hard work these past few days."

Nakano Ichika: "Yeah, I'm really tired, so I definitely need Makoto to recharge me tonight."

Nakano Nino: "???"

Aren't you afraid of getting dizzy from the water?

Late at night, Nino went to Ichika room on her own initiative, and the two discussed waiting until one o'clock to go find Fushimi Makoto.

However, they didn't know that it was only 11:30, Miku Nakano had secretly slipped out of the house.

As Miku Nakano arrived at the guest room door, Nakano Itsuki quietly opened the bedroom door a crack.

Inside the room was Itsuki's shocked little face.

Shouldn't it be Ichika and her group who take action?

How did it become Miku?

How many secrets does this family still hold?

Her current mood is somewhat like that inspirational guy. "Damn it, you've been keeping it from me, huh? Fine, bring it on!"

Chapter 172 Miku: It's time for a science lesson!

Fushimi Makoto had been sitting on the bed for less than ten minutes after taking a shower when there was a knock on the door.

He immediately realized that the people outside the door were definitely not Ichika and the others.

Because Ichika and Nino don't knock on doors.

The voice coming from outside the door soon confirmed his guess. "Are you asleep?"

That voice... it's Miku!

Fushimi Makoto put down his phone, went to the bedside, and put on his shoes. "You're not asleep yet."

The door was pushed open, and Miku Nakano, wearing pajamas, walked in.

The bright light shone on her slightly flushed cheeks, and coupled with her constantly sparkling eyes, she appeared to possess a kind of allure that seemed out of place with her usual demeanor.

"What do you want from me?" Fushimi Makoto asked, feigning ignorance.

Miku Nakano closed the door, walked up to Fushimi Makoto, and looked him in the eye. "I can't sleep."

"Oh, so you want to chat with me?"

Miku Nakano shook her head.

"Not chatting? So you saw me having fun with Yotsuba and now you want to play the game too?"

Miku Nakano stopped shaking her head, her beautiful eyes gleaming with annoyance. "You knew perfectly well that."

Fushimi Makoto stopped teasing her and patted the bed. "Have a seat."

Miku Nakano's cheeks began to burn.

He didn't sit in a chair, but instead sat on the edge of the bed.

The intention was quite clear.

Miku Nakano obediently sat down next to him, her delicate lips parting slightly, revealing her pearly teeth and little tongue. "It's time for some science."

I knew it would be like this.

Fushimi Makoto glanced at the time instinctively. "Are you sure you want to start now?"

Seeing that he didn't refuse, a hint of joy appeared in Miku Nakano's eyes. "They should all be asleep."

"Should?"

"Um."

"... Don't just 'hmm,' that answer is completely inaccurate."

"Then why don't you go take a look?"

Fushimi Makoto: "?"

Why should I watch it?

You sneaked into my room asking for scientific information; shouldn't you be the one reading it?

Miku Nakano looked at him with a flushed face, her voice soft. "It's been so long since you last explained things to me."

Her words essentially revealed a message to Fushimi Makoto: she had been keeping up with her status updates lately.

Fushimi Makoto thought for a moment, then reminded him, "If you start now, you'll need to be patient."

Miku Nakano understood that he meant for her not to speak too loudly.

She said confidently, "I'll be fine."

She held back last time.

Although she is now very bold and capable, her sense of shame and modesty still reminds her: she must never make any embarrassing noises.

Under Fushimi Makoto's gaze, she shyly unbuttoned her pajamas.