Eiri's Worries and Surprises

Hayato Hayama amused and exasperated. "If I really did what you said, my parents would definitely object strongly."

"Aota, you're overthinking it. I have no interest in yakuza or petty thugs... oh no, I think I might have a tiny bit of interest."

Fushimi Makoto remembered the drama he had watched before he transmigrated, the one where Kanna Hashimoto shocked her fans with her terrifying facial expressions.

But Hayato Hayama didn't have the ability to film that movie, so he put aside his own thoughts and took the opportunity to chat with everyone about the details of "Tokyo Past".

The boys in the group voice chat immediately fell silent.

Just listening to Fushimi Makoto's description, they felt that this thing was too abstract.

There is a kind of beauty that normal people cannot understand.

Fushimi Makoto wasn't forcing them to film this; he had only mentioned it casually. Seeing everyone fall silent, he smiled and said, "I was just making a suggestion. If you don't find it interesting, you don't have to take my words to heart."

"No, I think it might be somewhat interesting," Aota spoke first.

Hayato Hayama has improved a lot since he Fushimi Makoto: "It does sound a bit absurd and speechless, but I've seen many more speechless videos online, and those videos have a considerable audience."

Fushimi Makoto was shocked. "Hayama, you're actually interested in something like this?"

"Because you were the one who made this suggestion, Fushimi, don't forget, you're now the role model for all of us boys." Hayato Hayama always speaks with high emotional intelligence.

Amidst the lively discussion, apart from Fushimi Makoto who only mentioned it casually, the others thought it was worth a try.

Energetic high school students are certainly interested in role-playing and such.

Besides, they had already filmed a short film with Fushimi Makoto, so the filming process might not have involved them, but the situation is different now.

Compared to Aota and the others' enthusiastic discussion about how to make the role interesting, Hayato Hayama simply believed that as long as it was a suggestion from Fushimi Makoto, he needed to study and learn from it.

His state of mind is somewhat similar to that popular saying online, "XX must have his reasons for doing this."

The better Fushimi Makoto performs, the greater his influence on his classmates becomes, especially now that he has received exclusive interviews from major media outlets.

Unbeknownst to him, the group of friends he knew had also undergone significant changes.

Before ending the call, Fushimi Makoto couldn't help but chuckle as he listened to Hayato Hayama join the discussion about "Tokyo Past."

He simply couldn't imagine Hayato Hayama, with his handsome face, filming that kind of video.

But upon closer reflection, this stark contrast is indeed quite interesting.

At least Fushimi Makoto is certain that many boys in the school will support him because of this contrast.

As for those girls who secretly admire Hayato Hayama because of his good looks...

Shortly after ending the call, Fushimi Makoto received a call from Mrs. Yukinoshita.

This inexplicably excited him.

This was something he had never experienced even in the Time Loop.

Now that auntie is like a bundle of dry, easily ignited straw, just missing that crucial spark.

Even the smallest spark can quickly ignite a raging fire.

To say that Fushimi Makoto wouldn't be tempted would be a lie.

Not to mention, she was the one who invited him.

The thought of her with that rigid, traditional air, trying her best to act like nothing had happened, while internally agonizing over the decision, finally led her to take that bold step.

That was so exciting!

Fushimi Makoto answered the phone with great unease.

The conversation on the phone was simple: Mrs. Yukinoshita invited him to dinner, just as she had said yesterday, to express her gratitude.

But one thing has changed.

Instead of going to a fancy restaurant, she invited Fushimi Makoto to her home for dinner.

This likely means that her conflicted heart has finally made a decision.

At 5:30, Fushimi Makoto arrived at the familiar house.

Mrs. Yukinoshita's outfit was as formal as usual, without any of the lazy and comfortable feeling one would expect from someone staying at home alone.

"Excuse me." Fushimi Makoto stepped into this room that was destined to be anything but peaceful.

"Makoto, I've heard more than once that you're a great cook, is that true?"

"It shouldn't be fake, after all, I've studied it."

"So, are you going to cook tonight?"

"I'm a guest."

I knew you'd say that.

Mrs. Yukinoshita chuckled, her eyes softening as if recalling the past. "From the first time I met you, I felt that you were completely unlike the naiveté of your peers."

"Thank you for the compliment." Fushimi Makoto was not at all reserved and sat down in the living room.

Mrs. Yukinoshita poured him a cup of tea and sat down as well. "I heard that you used to be a tutor for the Nakano Family?"

"It wasn't in the past, nor was it because I was a teacher; it was just that I tutored my friends when I had nothing else to do, and I will continue to do so in the future," Fushimi Makoto corrected.

"Oh? You mean to tell me that you're willing to help the girls in the Nakano Family improve their grades without pay, and that this has nothing to do with Nakano Ichika?"

"Why did you mention Ichika in particular?" Fushimi Makoto seemed surprised.

Mrs. Yukinoshita's tone was somewhat unusual. "You've already elevated her to the top among her peers. As long as she's willing to work hard, she'll only go higher and higher in the future."

"So you think highly of her? I'll definitely tell her about it another day; she'll be so happy."

"You really don't have a single flaw."

Mrs. Yukinoshita smiled and shook her head.

She had only casually probed the relationship between Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Ichika, but since they were on high alert, she gave up on trying to find out more.

After all, no matter how much they inquired, it wouldn't change her plans for tonight.

It's been quite a while since that last incident.

She still vividly remembers the peak moment when her mind was filled with pleasure.

It was something she had never experienced before in her life.

She knew it was wrong, but she couldn't explain why she just couldn't resist.

The living room became quiet.

Fushimi Makoto sipped his tea slowly, appearing indifferent to everything, but in reality, his senses had already allowed him to perceive all of the other person's emotions.

In other words, she made up her mind completely.

So that evening, Fushimi Makoto didn't stand at the door as a spectator like he had the other day.

He walked in without hesitation.

Interestingly, Mrs. Yukinoshita's phone kept ringing during this time. When she forced herself to control her emotions and picked up the phone, she also gestured for Fushimi Makoto quiet.

When she saw the caller ID displayed "Ms. Sawamura," she had no choice but to answer the phone.

The two of them have important business to work on together recently.

Then...

She underestimated Sawamura Sayuri's insight. She had only spoken on the phone for less than two minutes when she asked in a shocked tone, "Excuse me, what are you doing right now? Why are you breathing so heavily?"

"I'm practicing yoga," Mrs. Yukinoshita.

"Oh, so you're practicing yoga. I thought..."

"What for?"

"I thought you were exercising. Okay, since you're busy, let's talk next time."

"..."

After hanging up the phone, Sawamura Sayuri stared at her phone, lost in thought.

Gradually, a blush spread across her cheeks.

She's not a brainless woman.

Crucially, her intellect and insight far surpass those of the average woman.

And coincidentally, ever since her last encounter with Fushimi Makoto at the mall, which caused her to blush and flee into the restroom, she has been having several strange dreams lately.

Of course, she couldn't tell anyone about that kind of dream, not even Eriri Spencer Sawamura.

Therefore, the moment she realized something was wrong while answering the phone, she almost immediately deduced the truth in her mind.

"You actually dared to answer the phone at a time like this? Turns out, your usual rigidity and seriousness aren't the real you. It's kind of cute."

Sawamura Sayuri is thrilled to have discovered her best friend's secret.

Her mood was just like that famous meme.

Just then, Eriri Spencer Sawamura walked into the room. When she saw her mother smiling like a fox who had successfully stolen a chicken, she was stunned. "Mom, what are you laughing at?"

Sawamura Sayuri said with a smile, "I've discovered a shocking secret."

Eriri Spencer Sawamura instantly perked up. "What secret?"

I'm not telling you.

"???"

From then on, Eriri Spencer Sawamura developed a strong aversion to people who only said half of what they meant.

Chapter 249 Eriri Spencer Sawamura's Troubles and Surprises

"I absolutely hate people who only say half of what they mean!"

On the day of the shoot, Eriri Spencer Sawamura arrived too early, and only Fushimi Makoto and his friends were present. Since she wasn't familiar with Hayato Hayama and the others, she simply sat down next to Fushimi Makoto while holding down her skirt and started complaining about her life over the past two days.

There was still more than half an hour until the agreed time, Yukino and the others hadn't arrived yet, so Fushimi Makoto naturally didn't mind chatting with Eriri Spencer Sawamura.

He also realized that the blonde girl needed someone to talk to and a listener.

"So, what have you been through these past two days?" He dutifully played the role of listener.

Once Eriri Spencer Sawamura started talking, she couldn't stop. "The other day, Mom was laughing really strangely in the house. I asked her what happened, and she said she had discovered a huge secret. My curiosity was really piqued because it was the first time I had ever seen Mom laugh like that, and her face was really red!"

"But when I asked her why, do you know what she said? She actually said, 'I'm not telling you.'"

At this point, Eriri Spencer Sawamura's fair face flushed red, her cheeks puffed out in anger. "Is this something a normal person should say? She sparked my curiosity, and then she turned around and ignored me."

Eriri Spencer Sawamura spoke excitedly, unaware that Fushimi Makoto had already silently looked away.

Because he understood why Sawamura Sayuri was smiling like that.

It was simply that this perceptive and beautiful woman noticed something amiss, and she even deduced part of the truth.

In her eyes, Mrs. Yukinoshita was a serious and proper mature woman who was incapable of doing anything impolite.

But that very night, the other person answered her call.

Actually, Fushimi Makoto was also a little surprised that day, and even had the thought, "How dare she do that?"

However, Fushimi Makoto, who possesses extraordinary perception, quickly understood the truth.

The truth is: she was so happy that her brain became sluggish.

It just so happened that Sawamura Sayuri had been on the phone all day, and this auntie, whose mind was filled with pleasure, answered the phone with her eyes glazed over.

Perhaps she was thinking: Ms. Sawamura is a very important friend. She's calling me so urgently, so I can't delay her.

But her slow thinking caused her to overlook one thing: she was sitting in someone's lap at the time.

Fushimi Makoto only needed to think for a moment to guess that no matter how hard a slow-witted person tries to control their emotions with their remaining rationality, they will eventually be seen through by the clever Sawamura Sayuri.

However, he didn't expect that what happened that night would cause Eriri Spencer Sawamura trouble.

So much so that Eriri Spencer Sawamura decided that Fushimi Makoto was a very suitable person to confide in, and she began to tell him about her frustration and anxiety over the past two days.

The rapid-fire speeches were like a machine gun...

"I can tell you're really angry." Fushimi Makoto handed over a bottle of water in a subtle tone.