Sage Mode in an Instant!

He understood why Hayato Hayama was troubled.

Because this girl is acting at this moment.

Even that excitement was an act.

Although her acting skills seem immature compared to professionals like Nakano Ichika, they are quite superb among students.

At least Nakano Nino didn't notice anything amiss.

"You do have a real talent for acting," Fushimi Makoto, his words carrying a double meaning.

"Thank you, I'm so happy to have your approval. I've always worried that I'm not capable enough, and even if I wanted to help Hayato, I might still mess things up in the end..."

She patted her chest and bowed to Fushimi Makoto with great joy, saying, "Thank you for your recognition. With your words, I have the confidence to help Hayato in the future."

"Is my approval important?" Fushimi Makoto asked.

"Of course! You're the most popular boy in our school, and the dream lover of many girls. I used to have a crush on you too." She then revealed a shy expression.

Nakano Nino was standing to the side, seemed to want to say something but ultimately didn't interrupt.

At that moment, the short-haired girl looked over and said enviously, "I wish I were as pretty as Nino. That way, I'd be more photogenic, and maybe I could help Hayato no matter what kind of story he wanted to film in the future."

"Eh? Thank you, you're actually very pretty too." Nakano Nino didn't expect the other person to suddenly compliment her.

The short-haired girl said with a smile, "Are you two going on a date tonight? Then I won't take up any more of your time, after all, a date is very important."

Nakano Nino's cheeks flushed, and she did not deny it.

"By the way, Nino- kun, is Ichika -kun very busy lately?" The other person suddenly changed the subject.

"Um, Ichika wants to help promote the movie, what's up?"

"Since she's busy with important matters, then forget it... I originally wanted to ask her for acting advice; she's a big star now, the kind that's in the public eye."

"She really hasn't been able to find the time lately, and even the five of us have less time together each day."

"What a busy person you are!"

The two seemed to be having a pleasant conversation when Nakano Nino suddenly remembered something and said, "If you really want to improve your acting skills, you can actually take some time to come and work with our Occult Research Club."

"Does that mean Ichika -san will be going over there whenever she has time?" the short-haired girl asked excitedly.

"No, what I mean is, if you want to improve, there are many people in our club who can help you."

"Oh, thank you for your suggestion, I'll keep it in mind." The other person's smile remained unchanged.

But as Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Nino left, the short-haired girl's smile gradually faded, eventually turning into a shrewd indifference.

"I just want Nakano Ichika's fame, what use is your help to me?" she murmured expressionlessly.

On the other side.

Fushimi Makoto casually said to Nakano Nino, "There's a Chinese saying: 'A wolf travels a thousand miles to eat meat, a dog travels a thousand miles to eat shit.' Have you heard of it?"

"Why are you suddenly saying such disgusting things?" Nakano Nino gave him a reproachful look.

"I just suddenly thought of this saying: things like one's nature are hard to change. No matter how perfect your acting is, you'll still slip up if you're not careful."

"Um?"

Nakano Nino realized what was going on, subconsciously turned around and glanced back, then asked in a low voice, "Is there a problem with Sakurai- san?"

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with it. Vanity is very common; it's just that teenagers sometimes have that side. It's just that her goals are too specific. Once someone doesn't meet her criteria, she cuts off the relationship immediately."

"No wonder I felt something was off just now." Nakano Nino said thoughtfully, "She didn't seem very sincere to me, but her attitude was too enthusiastic, so I didn't want to say it."

"There's a very apt word in Chinese for this situation: the flavor of tea," Fushimi Makoto reminded him.

"Tea flavor?" Nakano Nino repeated in broken Chinese.

When Fushimi Makoto explained it to her, she immediately understood. "Isn't this similar to the landmine system?"

"There are still differences."

Before Fushimi Makoto parted ways with his friends, Hayato Hayama found him and jokingly asked, "So? Did you find out anything?"

"Sakurai- kun can be a regular friend," Fushimi Makoto said succinctly.

Hayato Hayama paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "Thanks."

"Aren't you going to ask me why?"

"Because I believe in you."

"Tsk, your comments are becoming more and more like Nan Tong's. I'm going to stay away from you from now on."

"Get out!"

"See, you've shown your true colors, haven't you? I knew you were good at swearing."

"Does this count?"

After playfully bickering for a while, Fushimi Makoto accompanied Nakano Nino to eat a couple's set meal.

Hayato Hayama watched their figures for a while, recalling their earlier reminder and his own goals, and his heart was filled with motivation.

"Why are you staring at Fushimi like that?" Aota asked, leaning closer.

"I just feel like there are too many girls around Fushimi, and as his friend, I'm a little worried."

"You know what, you really think about it, if he ever meets his end with a machete, I'll definitely pop in some champagne to celebrate."

"Aota, that's really inconsiderate... But I can open champagne too."

Hayato Hayama joked around, becoming increasingly relaxed.

He couldn't help but recall his parents' words, "Are you friends with Fushimi Makoto? Then you must do your best to maintain this friendship. Of course, I don't mean for you to become calculating, but rather to exchange sincerity for sincerity. Your classmate is quite outstanding; as long as you can maintain your friendship, he will definitely become one of your most reliable companions in the future."

Just then, his phone vibrated in his pocket. It was a message from Yumiko: [Was Makoto with you guys today? Where are you? I have time now, I can come over and check on you.]

Hayato Hayama glanced in the direction Fushimi Makoto and the other had left, then replied to the message: [I didn't see him today. I guess he's busy with something else.]

Yumiko: [Is that so? I was thinking of not telling him and preparing a surprise for him. Oh well, I'll contact him myself.]

Hayato Hayama: [I remember now, he said he was busy with a new short film, that's why he didn't come to my place. Why don't you try contacting him again tomorrow or the day after? Don't bother him today.]

Yumiko: [Oh, if he's busy with important matters, then never mind.]

Hayato Hayama chuckled; he'd really become a wingman now.

He sent Fushimi Makoto a message: [Remember to treat me to a meal.]

On the other side.

Although Fushimi Makoto didn't understand the message Hayato Hayama sent, he still replied with "Okay".

When he and Nakano Nino and sat down, under the expectant gaze of the girl, they ordered a couple's set meal. Only then did he jokingly ask, "Satisfied now?"

"I'm 90% satisfied now," she said happily.

What about the remaining ten percent?

"Come home with me later, that's the only way to be 100% satisfied."

As she spoke, she leaned forward, and the familiar, intoxicating scent of her hair Fushimi Makoto's nostrils.

Her face was flushed, her beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement, and her red lips parted as she said, "Ichika isn't home, I'm the older sister."

Fushimi Makoto understood.

She wants to be flushed down.

Chapter 405 Instantly Activating Sage Mode!

Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Nino took a sweet photo together, following the waiter's instructions.

The photo was taken in a somewhat empty room. The restaurant owner had decorated the background wall with ambient lighting and other decorations beforehand. Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Nino held hands and took a photo together under the pink ambient lighting.

Nakano Nino was very satisfied with this. After leaving the restaurant, she kept smiling the whole way. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had won the lottery.

The two strolled around for half an hour before returning home. However, before Nakano Nino could even take out her keys, the door was opened.

"Huh? What are you two doing together? I was just about to call Nino." The person who opened the door was Nakano Yotsuba.

She changed her clothes and shoes, and was carrying a shoulder bag, clearly indicating that she had errands to run.

"I happened to run into Makoto on the road," Nakano Nino blurted out. "Yotsuba, where are you headed?"

"I need to find Ichika; everyone has already gone. I should be with Ichika right now, but I forgot my power bank, so I had to come back temporarily."

Nakano Yotsuba spoke, she looked at Nino with some curiosity and asked, "Didn't Ichika send you a message?"

Nakano Nino quickly took out her phone.

Well, Ichika sent me three messages, but I was so engrossed in our sweet moments that I didn't even notice my phone vibrating.

She looked up, her face not even flushing. "It's out."

Nakano Yotsuba had no doubts at all and said with a smile, "Ichika has been helping to promote her movie recently. It's going to be released at Christmas, so there will be some celebrities coming to support her."

"I see. So you want Ichika to use her status as an actress to help you get photos and autographs from other celebrities?" Fushimi Makoto understood.

Nakano Yotsuba said shyly, "Actually, we didn't mention this at all. It was Ichika who asked us if we wanted autographs. She also said there would be lots of delicious food at the event, so Itsuki agreed."

As expected of Itsuki.

Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Nino exchanged a smile.

"Nino, do you want to come with me now?" Nakano Yotsuba kindly invited.

"I'll come find you later, anyway Ichika sent me the address."

"Okay, I'll head over now~ I heard there are some tokusatsu actors coming this time. Fushimi, you like Kamen Rider, right? If you can't come, I'll see if I can get you a few autographs."

"Thank you, Yotsuba! I salute you!"

"You're welcome, Minister."

Watching Yotsuba skip and hop into the elevator, Nino said nonchalantly, "If you want to join too, we can go together."

"Don't try to be like Eriri Spencer Sawamura, her style doesn't suit you," Fushimi Makoto retorted.

"Eriri Spencer Sawamura?" Nakano Nino, puzzled.

"It's about saying one thing but meaning another."

"What do you mean?"

Before Nakano Nino had a clear goal, she was indeed a bit arrogant, but now she's no longer the same person as Eriri Spencer Sawamura.

Her version has been updated for a long time.

After changing their shoes and entering the living room, Nakano Nino immediately realized that since it was just the two of them at home, they could be a little more unrestrained.

She blushed and lowered her head, sniffing her clothes and hair. Although they still smelled nice, the two of them had just been to a crowded place and eaten something, so there was bound to be some lingering smell.

So she blinked and looked at Fushimi Makoto: "I'm going to take a shower first."

"Okay, then I'll watch some TV." Fushimi Makoto said, about to go and sit down, but the girl grabbed his arm.

When he looked over in confusion, he saw Nakano Nino stammering, "I need a back scrub service."

Fushimi Makoto chuckled, rolling up his sleeves as he said, "Technician number 10086 is at your service."

Why is it number 10086? Does this number have any special meaning?

"It means our technicians are so popular that even if the lovely Nino comes to book, she'll only be on the waiting list for over ten thousand people."

"You're getting better and better at talking nonsense."

Before entering the bedroom, Nakano Nino was still a little shy.

But once she entered the bedroom, she realized that there was no one else at home, so she abandoned her reserve and shyness and began to take off her clothes.

A moment later, she pulled Fushimi Makoto to sit next to the bathtub.

As a young girl, she politely took a bath towel and covered her chest.

But she seemed to have forgotten one thing.

She was facing away from Fushimi Makoto, holding a towel to cover her front, but it didn't seem to be working.

Most importantly, she already had a great figure, and now she was sitting right in front of Fushimi Makoto, showing him her sexy waist and hips, which was already the most fatal temptation.

Therefore, Fushimi Makoto's hands are not very honest.

Nakano Nino grabbed his arm as he reached down, annoyed. "Let me finish my bath first!"