Chapter 430
In the past, she would do these things herself, but now her status is different, and she no longer only has an agent with her.
From assistants to makeup artists, drivers, and bodyguards, the team consists of a total of eight people.
What others don't know is that although the bodyguards arranged by the agency seem very tough, if Nakano Ichika were to make a move, she could probably send the other person to the hospital in a second.
"Bodyguards can't protect anyone."
She remembered Fushimi Makoto's joke from a couple of days ago and couldn't help but laugh.
"Did something happy happen?" The makeup artist was a woman in her thirties, and she spoke very gently.
"Well, my sisters are preparing a big meal at home today," Nakano Ichika casually offered an excuse.
"Hey, that's really great. All of Ichika- sensei's younger sisters are adorable, and just as beautiful as you."
"After all, we're quintuplets~ The five of us will always be a whole, and we'll never be separated." Nakano Ichika responded with a smile.
"How enviable!"
Just then Nakano Ichika felt her phone vibrate. She picked it up and saw a message from Nino: "[We've all recovered and are waiting for you. Tonight, I'll lead the charge!]"
Nakano Ichika smiled and shook her head.
Seriously, I'm going to get stronger again tonight.
After removing her makeup, she habitually put on a mask and baseball cap. As soon as she came out of the dressing room, her manager approached with a displeased expression and whispered, "Ichika, Mr. Sugami is here again. He still wants to invite you to dinner."
Nakano Ichika smiled and said, "Never mind him, I need to go home and be with my sister."
"Okay, then I'll still help you reject him, just like before."
Nakano Ichika got into her van, closed her eyes to rest for a while, and finally took out her phone.
She could tell at a glance what Mr. Shige was thinking.
Having entered the entertainment industry, she had long anticipated being harassed.
However, Fushimi Makoto had already told her, "If you encounter a similar situation, don't think about solving it by yourself. Just leave it to me; I've studied it."
Nakano Ichika finds this amusing.
How come that guy has studied everything?
On her way home, Nakano Ichika texted Fushimi Makoto. She didn't embellish the story, only saying that Mr. Sugami had come to see her for two weeks in a row and had even hinted at a banquet that it was best not to go against him.
Less than ten seconds later, Fushimi Makoto replied: [I understand.]
With just that one simple sentence, Nakano Ichika felt an overwhelming sense of security.
The next morning, several trending topics appeared on news platforms: Famous entrepreneur Shan Shangxiu accidentally fell from a building last night after getting drunk.
Also trending on social media were his scandals involving the harassment of many female celebrities and female staff members, with evidence even appearing at the scene of his fall.
Many people suspected that he was targeted by enemies for revenge, but he himself remained very calm, even until his cremation.
This trending news had absolutely no impact on Fushimi Makoto and his group; it didn't even cause a ripple.
Side Story 2: Yuigahama the Genius Girl
"Mom, I'm going out now."
"Did you bring everything? Don't come back halfway like last time."
"I already said it was an accident last time, an accident!"
"Yui, you're saying that again. You're just as stubborn as Eriri Spencer Sawamura. Sayuri is right, girls like that are the cutest."
"Ugh, I wasn't being stubborn! It really was an accident last time... Okay, I have to go now, everyone's waiting for me."
On an ordinary morning, Yuigahama Yui, with the shyness and embarrassment unique to a teenage girl, was teased by her mother several times. In the end, as usual, she couldn't win and could only choose to "run away".
However, she didn't lie to her mother; she had made plans with her friends to practice kendo today.
Yes, Kendo.
She initially became friends with Fushimi Makoto and others through photography, and also met many more people in that strangely named "Occult Research Club".
Perhaps it's because there are so many outstanding people there, but she sometimes feels a little inferior when she studies alone at home.
What she didn't expect was that even though she hadn't told her mother about this, Fushimi Makoto had already figured out her thoughts.
Thinking of this boy instantly lifted Yuigahama Yui's spirits.
Longing, admiration, envy, liking... she had all sorts of emotions towards Fushimi Makoto, and even she herself wasn't quite sure.
It might have started with admiration, but later the other person patiently guided and encouraged me, even creating a plan for me, showing that if I persevered, I could become even better.
So she began her training with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.
During this time, Yukino also tutored her in her studies, saying that her talent in learning was similar to Eriri Spencer Sawamura's, both being at the level of being incredibly stupid.
Although Yukino was strict, Yuigahama Yui was very grateful to this beautiful girl with long, straight black hair because she really made progress in her studies with her guidance.
After that, Fushimi Makoto took over the task of tutoring her, Yuigahama Yui even more delighted.
She didn't know why, even though Yukino seemed to have the demeanor and aura of a master teacher, the progress she made under Fushimi Makoto's guidance was astonishing.
Sometimes she doesn't even realize it, but she's already enthusiastically starting to work on practice problems.
"That's probably the power of idols," she explained to herself.
Later, Fushimi Makoto noticed her low self-esteem and encouraged her to find ways to relax that suited her, as well as to do things she was good at, so that she could build up her confidence.
Yuigahama Yui isn't quite sure what she's good at.
Make up?
Or is it about clothing?
During the time she was still trying to figure things out, she studied and practiced problems with Fushimi Makoto almost every day. The two would occasionally have physical contact, which made her blush and feel hot, and there was also a hint of expectation that she dared not think too much about.
Unbeknownst to her, Fushimi Makoto was not only helping her improve her studies, but also deliberately triggering the [Fantasy Badge], subtly enhancing all aspects of her physical abilities.
One day, Yuigahama Yui noticed changes in her body, and her friends in the kendo club also noticed it. Since the kendo club was short of members, her friends dragged her over to give it a try.
She went to the kendo club in a daze, and what happened next left her completely bewildered.
Despite having absolutely no knowledge of kendo, she donned protective gear, wielded a wooden sword, and, relying solely on her instinctive reactions and explosive power, defeated one kendo club member after another.
In the end, the head of the kendo club personally stepped in, and he collapsed in her hands after less than thirty seconds.
"Yuigahama, you're an absolute kendo genius! Please, you absolutely must join our kendo club, I beg you!"
For the first time in her life, Yuigahama Yui received so much admiration and entreaties, and it was also the first time she realized: Could I possibly be a kendo genius?
Although being admired by so many people made her happy and satisfied, she did not rashly agree, but returned to the Occult Research Club first.
She nervously brought it up, thinking she would be criticized for being "unfocused," but everyone, from Fushimi Makoto to Yukino and the other girls, assured her that she could join the kendo club without worry.
"Congratulations on finding a way to build confidence that suits you. Do you remember what I said before? The value of confidence is limitless." Yukino's tone remained calm, yet her words were full of strength.
Yuigahama Yui successfully joined the kendo club, and in just half a day, she transformed from a "kendo club newbie" to the "kendo club ace".
She felt both excited and uneasy, afraid that she might mess it up.
So she approached Fushimi Makoto again, nervously asking, "Do you know any skilled kendo practitioners? I want to find a master for special training because I don't want to disappoint everyone."
To everyone's Fushimi Makoto pointed to himself and said, "The real expert is right in front of you. Come on, let me give you some special training."
"Eh? Fushimi, you're skilled in swordsmanship?"
"I've studied it a little. Although I might not be very good, it should be enough to help you dominate the high school kendo tournament."
"... You call this impressive?"
Amidst the girl's complaints and exclamations of surprise, Fushimi Makoto begins to give her special training.
It was during this special training period that Yuigahama Yui suddenly realized that Fushimi Makoto's strength was far more than just dominating the high school kendo tournament.
She had once witnessed Fushimi Makoto wielding a wooden sword and splitting a rock half the height of a person in half with a single stroke.
She stood there dumbfounded, while Fushimi Makoto said in a serious tone, "This is Chinese swordsmanship, isn't it amazing?"
"You're talking nonsense! I've seen Chinese martial arts movies, and this clearly doesn't belong to the way of the sword, but rather the sword energy in the movies!" Yuigahama Yui couldn't help but retort.
Despite her complaints, this little incident made her even more enthusiastic about kendo, a sport she had never tried before, and filled her with fighting spirit.
With the [Fantasy Badge] and various buffs from Fushimi Makoto, Yuigahama Yui had already risen to the ranks of experts in just one week after her special training.
From defeating everyone from the opposing school in friendly matches at the beginning, to later cup competitions, and finally the National High School Kendo Championship, Yuigahama Yui was unstoppable.
The title of "genius kendo girl" is now firmly attached to her.
Her classmates, friends, reporters, and even important figures like the mayor all praised her.
Her confidence was also steadily growing.
But she didn't forget that she was still a member of the Occult Research Club, nor did she forget that there was something she really wanted to do.
Hmm, how should I describe that?
Or perhaps it should be called the Occult Research Club's traditional skill—stealing food!
"I'm sorry, I really couldn't help it, I just couldn't help it..."
One night at Fushimi Makoto's house, Yuigahama Yui's face was flushed with an unnatural redness. Her usually neatly styled hair was now disheveled, and her forehead and body were covered in sweat. She was also breathing heavily in the room.
At this moment, she was nestled in Fushimi Makoto's arms, covered only by a blanket. Her fair and beautiful thighs and calves were exposed below, and her fair and soft neck and shoulders, like those of a proud swan, were also fully exposed to the air.
This isn't the first time she's secretly eaten...
At first, Nakano Ichika treated her as a friend.
Later, the other party seemed to realize something and began to treat her as an enemy, just like Yukino.
It was then that Yuigahama Yui realized that although she seemed very careful, Ichika was very experienced in counter-surveillance because Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki had all cheated on her. She saw through her immediately.
"Stop talking nonsense, get some rest. You have a competition tomorrow, right? I'll get some other people to go cheer you on." Fushimi Makoto put his arm around the girl's soft waist.
Although she usually seems as shy and stubborn as Eriri Spencer Sawamura, her figure is as sexy and voluptuous as Utaha's.
"Yes, I'll get first place tomorrow." Yuigahama Yui a confident smile as she talked about the competition.
Then, she nestled contentedly in Fushimi Makoto's arms and whispered, "My skin and body are getting better and better, and that's all thanks to you, isn't it?"
"Who knows? Anyway, I'm used to you guys calling me Superman."
"Heh... I knew it was you. Is this another part of your superpowers?"
"That's one way to think about it."
Yuigahama Yui blushed and chuckled, looking rather adorably naive.
But after a while, she suddenly remembered something.
Mom's skin has been getting better and better lately, and she even looks younger!
Am I just imagining things?
Just then, Fushimi Makoto of mind-reading, hugged her tightly and chuckled softly, "Are you rested enough? If you are, I want it again."
"Huh? You want more?"
"Because you have such a great figure."
"... How come I never realized you were such a pervert before?"
The lights in the room went out again at the girl's embarrassed and annoyed voice, leaving only the gently swaying curtains, as if to say that the two people inside had no intention of resting.
Side Story 3: Eriri Spencer Sawamura's Recording Incident
"Hmm, to the left, to the left, that's too light. Try harder! Haven't you eaten?"
In Yukino's living room, Utaha, wearing a cool slip dress, squinted her eyes lazily and smugly, comfortably sprawled on the sofa.
Next to him was Makoto Fushimi Makoto performing his duties.
Utaha's figure is always so sexy and beautiful, you can never get tired of looking at her. Especially now that she's only wearing a slip dress, because of her lying position, it further accentuates her beautiful back curve and the amazing waist and hip curves that extend downwards.
Yukino sat expressionlessly reading a book across from him, listening to Utaha's incessant muttering. Finally, she couldn't take it anymore.
With a snap, she slammed the book shut and said coldly, "Senior, did you come to my house specifically for a massage today?"
"How could that be? I just encountered an unexpected event~" Utaha really liked seeing Yukino's expression, because it meant she was getting closer to victory in the lane.
"That was indeed an accident, but now you've deliberately changed into such a revealing dress and are sprawled on the sofa whining like a dog. Do you really think I don't know what you're thinking?" Yukino revealed her sharp edge.