A Shocking Secret

As they chatted, Fushimi Makoto made a new discovery.

Yukino called him over today not so much to help Yukino correct her mistakes and point out details, but rather to have him guide Nakano Itsuki.

Because Yukino has a very solid foundation, she has almost no weaknesses.

Although Nakano Itsuki is also hardworking, her talent and potential are not as good as Yukino's, so her progress is naturally slower.

With Fushimi Makoto present, any questions Nakano Itsuki might have could be answered.

Nakano Itsuki Fushimi Makoto, he casually gave Yukino a look: It seems you really like Itsuki.

Yukino understood.

She neither confirmed nor denied it.

The reason is simple: Itsuki is the sister of Ichika.

If Itsuki and Ichika had no connection, Yukino definitely wouldn't mind becoming best friends with Itsuki.

Be humble, hardworking, serious, and disciplined.

Yukino really likes this girl.

"Unfortunately, she has an older sister who's always trying to challenge me."

Yukino shook her head, dismissing these distracting thoughts, and continued to record Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Itsuki's conversation with her camera.

She is always meticulous in her work. If Nakano Itsuki can't remember everything today, she can make a copy of the video and send it to her.

After a while, the three of them rested on a nearby bench.

One photo of the two girls, and one photo of Fushimi Makoto alone.

Although he really wanted to sit among the girls.

But Yukino answered decisively with her eyes: You're dreaming!

"Speaking of which, your interview from yesterday has already gone online, but it doesn't seem to be as popular as before, which is strange." Nakano Itsuki thought of something else.

Fushimi Makoto nearby, explained, "That's normal. Usually, the hype surrounding this kind of news doesn't peak until the evening."

Yukino added, "Because the evening is when netizens are most active."

"That makes sense." Nakano Itsuki nodded, glancing at Yukino a few times before quickly looking away.

Yukino sensed it. "What are you trying to say?"

"I... it's nothing, I was just looking around."

"Itsuki, I have high hopes for you and I'm really looking forward to working with you on the new film set, so if you have any questions for me, feel free to ask them as soon as possible."

Hearing Yukino's serious words, Nakano Itsuki instinctively shouted, "Yes!"

Fushimi Makoto couldn't help but laugh out loud.

They were all sitting down at the moment, otherwise Nakano Itsuki would definitely be standing at attention.

Yukino glared at Fushimi Makoto was laughing, then her gaze returned to the girl beside her.

Nakano Itsuki said earnestly, "Actually, I've always admired your temperament."

Yukino was taken aback, as if she had heard unbelievable news. "That's it?"

"Um."

Seeing that Nakano Itsuki wasn't lying, Yukino shook her head, her tone unchanged. "You don't need to envy me, because you also have your own talents."

Nakano Itsuki was stunned.

No one had ever said that to her before.

Fushimi Makoto's voice followed. "Yukino is right, but she missed saying one thing."

The two beautiful girls turned their heads at the same time.

Fushimi Makoto: "You not only possess your own talents, but your talents are also being recognized by others."

Nakano Itsuki's face turned a cute red.

Yukino nodded in agreement to Fushimi Makoto: "That's right. Once filming begins, more and more people will see Itsuki's talent."

"I will do my best!" Nakano Itsuki said with utmost seriousness.

Yukino was very satisfied.

She thought of the other person's sister again.

"If Ichika could do that too, my filming schedule would go much more smoothly..."

Yukino pondered this, her expression suddenly froze.

She discovered a crucial point that she might have previously overlooked.

It's not so much that I ignored it, but rather that I simply didn't pay much attention to it.

That is: Nakano Ichika seems to have already reached the pinnacle among girls her age?

Yukino had secretly researched Nakano Ichika's acting career.

Previously, they were all insignificant extras, occasionally having one or two lines.

Next was a supporting role in a traditional horror film. It's said that the investors noticed Nakano Ichika's popularity was soaring at the time, so they simply asked the production team to give her more screen time.

Now, Nakano Ichika is the female lead in the film.

Yukino had read Fushimi Makoto's script.

The quality is quite high.

It's clearly a family drama disguised as a horror film, but the emotional moments in the storyline are well done without going overboard.

Yukino has reason to believe that as long as Nakano Ichika doesn't underperform, she might be able to get a Best Newcomer nomination for this film.

They might even win an award outright.

After all, there is more than one Best Newcomer award at the Academy Awards each year.

"I need to keep improving."

Yukino took a deep breath.

Her pursuit of perfection and her unwavering dedication are the Yukinoshita Yukino.

Even though in her heart, Nakano Ichika was always that rival who was "only good at nothing".

The three stayed outside until just before dinner before deciding to part ways.

Nakano Itsuki had a very fruitful day, and in a great mood, she invited Fushimi Makoto and Satsuki to dinner.

Yukino refused outright. "I have a lot of things to do."

Fushimi Makoto understood her subtext: she wanted to improve dramatically.

"I see." Nakano Itsuki said with some regret, then turned to Fushimi Makoto: "And you?"

Fushimi Makoto: "I have an appointment."

This statement immediately caught the attention of the two girls.

Nakano Itsuki is on alert.

Yukino's eyes held curiosity, concealing her wariness.

Fushimi Makoto made no attempt to hide anything. "Aunt Yukinoshita wants to treat me to dinner. The reason is that I helped her secure a business partner a few days ago."

"Are you doing something that only adults are good at again?" Nakano Itsuki was surprised and impressed.

Yukino instantly felt relieved. She knew about this matter, and it was she who asked Fushimi Makoto to do it.

At this moment, Fushimi Makoto added, "According to Auntie's wishes, she plans to invite me to her home after we have dinner together."

Nakano Itsuki blinked, not noticing anything amiss.

Yukino sighed helplessly, "Are you kidding me?"

Fushimi Makoto had anticipated her reaction, but he still asked, "What do you mean by that?"

"It's normal for your mother to invite you to dinner, but it's obviously impossible for her to invite you to her home. Her house in Tokyo has always been her private residence, used specifically for resting. Even with business partners, she would only invite them to Chiba."

After saying that, Yukino gave Fushimi Makoto look. "In other words, there's absolutely no way she'd invite you over tonight."

Fushimi Makoto at the confident Yukino, Fushimi Makoto suddenly chuckled.

Yukino was puzzled by his reaction. "What's with that weird expression?"

Worried that they might start arguing, Nakano Itsuki tried to smooth things over, saying, "It's just a meal anyway, and it's almost lunchtime, so let's head back early."

Fushimi Makoto smiled and said, "Then I'll head back now."

Nakano Itsuki waved to him. "Goodbye."

Yukino replied, "See you on set."

Once Fushimi Makoto's figure disappeared, Nakano Itsuki whispered, "Yukinoshita, your aura was so strong just now."

Yukino, however, didn't seem to mind. "You'll get used to it."

"Habit?"

"Yes, that's always how I communicate with him."

"Oh, I think I heard Ichika mention that before."

Yukino tossed her black hair, which was swaying in the wind, as if talking to herself. "That guy's ability to lie is getting better and better. I couldn't even find a flaw in his face just now."

Nakano Itsuki asked curiously, "Are you so sure he's just bragging?"

"One hundred percent," Yukino said firmly. "Mother would never invite him to her private residence. Even my sister and I need to contact Mother in advance."

She was very confident about this.

Nakano Itsuki, however, thought differently.

Because she always trusted Fushimi Makoto completely.

But she didn't say it.

It's just that elders are treating younger generations they admire to dinner; what's there to be concerned about?

So, like Yukino, she quickly put the matter out of her mind.

Chapter 248 A Shocking Secret

Since Fushimi Makoto hadn't received the call from that aunt yet, he went straight home after parting ways with Yukino.

With nothing else to do, he opened the group chat and saw Hayato Hayama and a group of boys actively participating in the discussion, and... posting suggestive pictures.

He thought it was very improper, so he joined in.

Fushimi Makoto everyone flooded the screen with pictures and emojis for a while, Hayato Hayama were planning to make short videos to practice, so he started a group voice call.

Soon three more people joined.

"Have you decided what you want to film for your short videos?" Fushimi Makoto.

"Not yet, I'm considering whether to film some comedy sketches." The person who answered was Aota.

Hayato Hayama also chimed in, "However, after our discussion, we feel that this niche is already saturated. If we can't come up with fresh ideas, it's basically impossible for anyone to support us."

"Indeed, this track is too winding," Fushimi Makoto agreed.

"By the way, Fushimi, do you have any suggestions?" another classmate asked.

Fushimi Makoto was about to say that he hadn't considered it either, but then a thought suddenly struck him, "What do you guys think of Tokyo Past?"

"Huh?" Hayato Hayama were dumbfounded.

The name "Tokyo Past" alone sounds very artistic, which doesn't seem to be their forte.

Fushimi Makoto understood what they were thinking and explained, "Don't worry, I have no intention of having you develop in the arts."

"Could it be that the Tokyo Past you mentioned refer to the Yakuza?" Aota, somewhat agitated.

Real-life yakuza are unlikely to appeal to these high school students, but the yakuza in movies and TV shows are a different story.

Aota even started offering suggestions. "Yakuza is really good. Hayama happens to have blond hair. If we give him a yakuza hairstyle, combined with his handsome face, I think it should be a good idea."