Progress and Evolution

"Wait a minute?" Eriri Spencer Sawamura looked up in surprise.

"Hmm, I need less and less sleep, probably because I've become stronger again."

"I heard Yukino and Kasumi... oh, I mean, Utaha- senpai say that your physical strength is practically superhuman." Eriri Spencer Sawamura quickly corrected herself, her eyes filled with envy.

"You don't need to be envious, you'll become stronger in the future anyway."

"Of course I know I will become stronger."

Their conversation then came to an end.

In the darkness, Eriri Spencer Sawamura's back was almost pressed against the door. Every time she looked up Fushimi Makoto's face, her heart would pound even harder, and her whole body would feel tense.

The various shameful fantasies that had previously surfaced in her mind were now constantly stimulating her nerves. As if influenced by the burning emotions in her heart, she herself could hardly bear the impact of this shame. Her face felt as hot as if she had a fever, and her breathing gradually became heavy.

When she thinks of certain scenes, she lets out a series of irregular, disordered breaths, as if she can't bear it.

"Um..." she stammered, before she could finish her sentence, she felt a warm hand land on her head.

The next moment, Fushimi Makoto's voice rang out. "Why is your heart in turmoil?"

Eriri Spencer Sawamura blushed and denied it, "I didn't."

"Oh, so the reverse dash is your passive skill."

"... You're so annoying!"

Eriri Spencer Sawamura, embarrassed and annoyed, slapped his hand away and made as if to storm off.

But she stopped after taking only two steps, turned around, and glared Fushimi Makoto.

That little expression seemed to ask: Why didn't you stop me?

Fushimi Makoto was amused by her adorable reaction, walked over, took her hand, and casually unleashed his secret weapon. "Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

Eriri Spencer Sawamura's expression of shame and anger froze, and her whole body went limp.

Her face was so red it looked like it was about to bleed, and she murmured softly, "Then... you're not allowed to do anything strange to me."

What if you do something weird to me?

"I would never... be a pervert!"

"Okay, I promise you. Anyway, if you don't do anything weird, I won't either."

"Absolutely not!"

Seeing her adorable appearance—restless, with dazed eyes, yet stubbornly refusing to admit it— Fushimi Makoto smiled knowingly.

Can you hold back?

I don't believe it.

They had already tried to tolerate this kind of thing.

Unfortunately, neither of them could resist, and instead they grabbed me and pinned me down.

It's Saturday again.

Inside the train, Fushimi Makoto, wearing a jacket and gray suit pants, stood in a corner. Because he was wearing a mask, he was not recognized by anyone on the train.

He had filming equipment in his hands and in front of him, which, combined with his tall stature, perfectly blocked the three graceful figures behind him.

He originally planned to stay home today to see Ichika and the others needed any advice, so he could use the Anywhere Door to provide support at any time.

As a result Yukino called him out.

"I talked a lot with Kasumigaoka- senpai yesterday, and we both think we can do a test shoot first, since this is the first time we've decided to do a shoot without your help."

During the phone call, Fushimi Makoto not only heard Yukino's voice, but also the laughter of Utaha and Nakano Ichika beside him.

They seem to enjoy the filming process very much.

Of course, this is on the premise that they don't argue because of their differing opinions.

At this moment, the three people he was protecting behind him were Yukino and the others.

Logically speaking, Yukino's test shooting team should also include Eriri Spencer Sawamura.

But when she called Eriri Spencer Sawamura, she was rejected.

This left Yukino somewhat puzzled.

Finally, she guessed that Eriri Spencer Sawamura might not have been forced to be self-disciplined because of the schedule.

However, Yukino, who is usually intelligent and quick-witted, guessed wrong this time.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura didn't come because she knew Fushimi Makoto was also there.

The scene from that night left a deep impression on her, so much so that even more than a week later, she was still too embarrassed to face Fushimi Makoto.

After all, she kept saying that she wouldn't do anything strange that night, but in the end she couldn't help but kiss her.

Moreover, after the kiss, she realized she wasn't satisfied at all and wanted more.

In that atmosphere, she was easily Fushimi Makoto.

She was even half-tricked and half-begged by someone to practice her speaking skills.

Eriri Spencer Sawamura was so embarrassed afterwards that she almost Fushimi Makoto off the bed.

To her surprise, she became stronger after that night.

The increase in power is significant!

"Arrive."

Fushimi Makoto and his three companions took the train to a nearby famous park. Yukino chose a less crowded spot and began setting up the equipment.

Utaha held up her unfinished script pages to check them, and finally handed a few pages to Nakano Ichika: "Let's try this scene first, I'll act alongside you."

"Hmm." Nakano Ichika nodded, still wearing her mask and sunglasses to avoid being recognized.

Fushimi Makoto stood by like a bystander, watching the three girls fully engaged in their work, and couldn't help but think: They're getting better and better.

Just then, a thought struck him as he sensed a familiar fragrance in the park.

And the perfume was wafting towards him.

Fushimi Makoto his head to look in a certain direction, and after about two minutes, the figure of the girl with the Dango hairstyle came into view.

What a coincidence.

He last saw her in Time Loop, but because he was busy helping Yukino and the others become stronger, he forgot about this Dango girl.

This meeting was truly something he hadn't expected.

Judging from the bag she was carrying that bore the logo of a nearby shopping mall, he guessed that the girl was probably in Tokyo for shopping and sightseeing, just like last time.

Chapter 428 Progress and Evolution

"Fushimi-kun? And that next to him is... Yukinoshita- kun?"

Yuigahama Yui originally wanted to find a place to rest, but after looking around the park, her attention fell entirely on Fushimi Makoto and his three companions.

Utaha and Nakano Ichika were both wearing masks, and given the popularity of the Fushimi Makoto and Yukino pairing online, she couldn't recognize the first two immediately.

She immediately walked over with a feeling of surprise and joy, but as she got closer, she saw what Fushimi Makoto and the other three were doing, and unconsciously slowed down, even her expression becoming much more restrained.

Fushimi Makoto noticed the change in her expression and found it amusing, so he waved and greeted her, "Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"

Yukino and the others turned around when they heard the sound.

Apart from Utaha, Yukino and Nakano Ichika looked as if they had just realized something.

Because both of them had seen Yuigahama Yui in the Time Loop.

"Um, hello... am I bothering you?" Miss Dango seemed quite reserved.

"No, we just came out to take some photos because the weather was nice today," Fushimi Makoto shook his head.

Yukino spoke up as well, "You want to just stand by and watch?"

She didn't call out the other person's name, after all, she knew that the other person didn't have the memory of Time Loop.

Yukino's reaction immediately aroused Utaha's suspicion.

Is this cute-looking girl Yukinoshita's friend?

Utaha became slightly interested.

With Fushimi Makoto acting as the mood-maker, the two introduced themselves and got to know each other.

Fushimi Makoto and the other three remained calm, but Yuigahama Yui was far from composed.

Aren't people online saying that Yukinoshita and Nakano Ichika have a bad relationship, and that their respective shipper fans are constantly fighting?

Why do they seem to be getting along so well now?

The girl wondered curiously.

At this moment, Fushimi Makoto said, "Senpai, I remember in the scene we filmed, the girl who acted opposite Ichika was the sweet-looking type, right?"

Utaha subconsciously replied, "Yes, but since it's just a test shoot, there's no need to be so particular, which is why I decided to act alongside Ichika."

Yukino, standing to the side, frowned and said, "I think we should take everything seriously."

"What do you mean? Are you saying I'm not sweet enough?" Utaha's lips curled up, revealing a sharp, confrontational smile.

"My senior's temperament has nothing to do with sweetness."

"Then you do it?"

"I work behind the scenes; I won't be on stage."

The two were about to start arguing when Nakano Ichika, the bystander, chuckled and joked, "Why don't we let Yuigahama give it a try?"

"Huh? Me?" Yuigahama Yui pointed at herself in surprise.

She never expected that her simple desire to get to know some of the most influential people in her age group would lead her to get involved so much.

Although she wasn't quite clear about the relationship between Yukino and Utaha, judging from the intensity of their confrontation, it was obvious that she shouldn't get involved.

"Anyway Yuigahama, you're the same age as us, and you said yourself that you've been following us online for a long time, so maybe we can become friends today." Nakano Ichika is excellent at interpersonal communication.

Especially her signature bright smile, which always gives people the illusion that "she is quite friendly and lovely".

Yuigahama Yui had a "filter" for all three of them, including Fushimi Makoto, so she was instantly captivated by Nakano Ichika's smile.

But Yukino, who knew Nakano Ichika Yukino, couldn't help but facepalm.

She understood that the eldest daughter of the Nakano Family had relapsed into her old habits.

To cause trouble, to play pranks, to joke around.

This is why Yukino only acknowledges half of Nakano Ichika.

They had met Yuigahama Yui in the Time Loop before. When she introduced herself just now, she mentioned that she often followed people like them online, and her admiration for them was undisguised.

With these factors in mind, Nakano Ichika naturally wouldn't treat her like an ordinary classmate, simply chatting briefly and letting it go.

The other person is also considered her fan.

Or rather, anyone of Nakano Ichika's age who isn't particularly jealous can be vaguely considered Nakano Ichika fan.

After all, Nakano Ichika is positioned at a very high level, and the media promotes her as. "A hardworking and dedicated young actress who rose from bit parts to leading roles through her own efforts."

This kind of packaging is very effective for casual viewers who don't know the inside story. Because you can find information about Nakano Ichika's acting career online, she really did go from being an extra with no lines to becoming a leading actress through her acting skills.

Yuigahama Yui also developed a "filter" for Nakano Ichika because of this.

"I... can I really do it? Um, I've never acted before..."

Yuigahama Yui whispered, her voice filled with a mixture of guilt and longing.

She definitely wanted to join Fushimi Makoto's team because her mother had told her that the school had a great learning atmosphere and so many outstanding peers, and that she would probably transfer there in the new semester.

"As you are now, I don't think it's acceptable." Yukino quite strict, and her pretty face was extremely serious.

Nakano Ichika laughed and interrupted, "It's just a test shoot, Yukinoshita, you don't need to take it so seriously."

Yukino glanced at her, didn't argue, but looked at Fushimi Makoto: "What do you think?"

"We can give it a try." Fushimi Makoto said thoughtfully. "Yuigahama is like a blank sheet of paper right now. A blank sheet of paper means zero experience, but it also means she has unlimited potential."

Yuigahama Yui was stunned for a moment, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked at Fushimi Makoto with a mixture of joy and gratitude.