The Great Sneaking-a-Snack Operation

Both those above and those below are extremely ruthless.

It prompted Matsukaze Mayu to take the first step, and it also proved that Nakano Ichika was not only good at taking care of her younger sisters, but also her younger brother...

"What small workshop are you talking about?" Yukino walked over carrying a garbage bag.

"It's nothing, just reflecting on our little workshop." Fushimi Makoto smiled.

Yukino didn't reply, but put down what she was holding and helped him pack.

Then Nakano Ichika arrived.

She smiled as usual and said, "Let me help too."

Fushimi Makoto glanced at the two girls who were working diligently, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "Aren't you going to keep your elders company? Judging from their expressions, they probably have a lot of questions for you."

"We've already talked about it." X2

As soon as she finished speaking, Yukino and Nakano Ichika.

The two exchanged a glance, Nakano Ichika was the first to smile and say, "What a coincidence."

Yukino nodded her chin calmly in response.

Their sudden understanding confirmed Fushimi Makoto's suspicions. "So that's it, you were actually uneasy?"

Yukino silent.

Nakano Ichika chuckled, "With you, the club president who can handle everything, around here, I actually have nothing to worry about."

Fushimi Makoto seemed not to hear him and continued, "Our group's account is gaining more and more followers, and the number of people watching and supporting us offline is also increasing. Today, your elders came over again, so you're a little worried about whether this short film will be successful."

Even Nakano Ichika remained silent this time.

Fushimi Makoto put the bag aside and asked, "You all have this in mind what kind of short films high school students make, right?"

Yukino hummed in agreement.

Nakano Ichika nodded as well.

Then, they maintained their unspoken agreement, both their beautiful eyes simultaneously looking at Fushimi Makoto.

Fushimi Makoto their gazes readily. "You've seen the story in the short film, and you're quite satisfied with it yourselves. We've been working hard on it all, and you haven't let up either. So why worry?"

Then, he pointed to Nakano Ichika: "The fact that your account has more and more followers is actually a good thing for you."

"Huh?" Nakano Ichika was stunned.

Yukino reacted even faster. "Exposure."

Fushimi Makoto lowered his voice. "That's right, Ichika, your dream is to be an actress, but right now you have no fame, let alone exposure. If a suitable script happens to come along, how will the director team know that you, a suitable actress, exist?"

Nakano Ichika stared at him blankly. "You were already thinking this far ahead back when you were filming the behind-the-scenes footage of the documentary?"

Fushimi Makoto didn't answer directly, turning to Yukino: "You yearn for change, and I've seen all your efforts lately. Your aunt's arrival today will certainly put pressure on you, but at the same time, it's a good thing that she can witness your hard work."

Yukino stared into his eyes, and after two seconds, she softly replied, "Yes."

Fushimi Makoto smiled and said, "Don't worry about this or that yet. Just focus on getting things done. As for the final quality of the short film, I'll oversee that."

After saying that, he looked at Nino and Itsuki, who were talking to Nakano Maruo, and said as if to himself, "No one says high school students can't make short films. Perhaps you've all seen top-quality films, and with our growing fame and buzz, it's putting pressure on you..."

He stepped forward and extended his hand to each of the two girls. "The brilliance of the starry sky may be irrelevant to you and me, but the dazzling Milky Way can be seen by both of us. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"

Yukino and Nakano Ichika both paused for a second.

Then, smiles appeared on their faces, and they each reached out and Fushimi Makoto.

"You're right." Yukino's smile was captivating.

"As expected of the Minister, Ichika, your subordinate, offers you her loyalty!" Nakano Ichika gave a lively salute.

Fushimi Makoto laughed heartily, "Finally, I've managed to hold both of your hands at the same time. As expected of me."

Yukino: "..."

Nakano Ichika: "..."

Give me back my gratitude, you bastard! X2

The two girls once again tacitly withdrew their hands.

But this time, they were smiling.

Not far away, Nakano Maruo and Mrs. Mrs. Yukinoshita heard the commotion and noticed each other's gazes.

"They worked very hard," Nakano Maruo said.

Mrs. Yukinoshita smiled and nodded, "I look forward to their final result."

Nakano Itsuki stared at Fushimi Makoto and his two companions, muttering, "I think I missed something?"

Nakano Nino, standing nearby with her arms crossed, reminded him, "You missed a great opportunity to gather information, Meat Bun Monster!"

Nakano Itsuki blushed slightly and was about to retort when Nino interrupted, "Dad only said he'd take us out for a big meal, and you came running over like that, really!"

Nakano Itsuki was speechless.

Nino's use of the "da da da" descriptive phrase made her even more embarrassed.

After cleaning up the scene, Nakano Maruo, along with his daughters and Fushimi Makoto, politely took their leave.

Mrs. Yukinoshita also returned to the car, but did not leave.

Because Yukino is Fushimi Makoto.

I probably won't be able to come to your house today.

Fushimi Makoto wore an expression of utter regret.

Yukino ignored his antics. "Reason?"

"Auntie clearly wants to have dinner with you. If I go over, then as her friend of the same generation, you'll have to keep calling me 'elder' at the dinner table... Thinking about it, it's actually quite embarrassing."

"Why are you embarrassed? You've been smiling the whole time."

I laughed to hide my embarrassment.

"Fushimi Makoto, I've noticed your lying skills are getting better and better."

Yukino got into the car without looking back.

Just as the car door closed, Fushimi Makoto's phone rang.

I picked it up and saw a message from Yukino: [I'll treat you to dinner next time.]

There's also a smiling panda emoji at the end.

Fushimi Makoto: [Just eating isn't enough.]

Yukino remained silent.

As the car started, Mrs. Fushimi Makoto Mrs. Yukinoshita before closing the car window.

Both she and Nakano Maruo had offered to take Fushimi Makoto home, but he refused.

"It's a rare opportunity to quickly ease your family tensions; if I join in, it would be disastrous."

Fushimi Makoto put away his phone.

Winning over your parents is also part of the strategy.

What's that saying again, "To conquer a city is inferior; to conquer a heart is superior."

And in the car at the Yukinoshita Family.

Mrs. Yukinoshita saw in the rearview mirror that her daughter was holding her phone and was clearly distracted.

She even caught a fleeting hint of embarrassment in Yukino's eyes.

She thought for a moment, then asked softly, "You and Makoto, are you really not dating?"

Meanwhile, on the other side...

While his daughters went upstairs to change, Nakano Maruo texted Ichika from his car. "[Are you two really not dating?]"

That evening, Nakano Maruo and Mrs. Yukinoshita called Fushimi Makoto one after the other.

Due to his rigid personality, Nakano Maruo only expressed his gratitude formally over the phone.

Mrs. Yukinoshita is different.

She chatted with Fushimi Makoto about everyday life and expressed concern for his school life.

She simply wouldn't mention Yukino.

During this time, she also mentioned Fushimi Makoto Utaha to Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"I ran into that girl on my way to visit the set today. I'd heard so much about how great she was, so I chatted with her for a bit."

At this point, Mrs. Yukinoshita's laughter held a hint of amusement. "But when I mentioned you, her polite attitude immediately turned into concern."

Fushimi Makoto looked thoughtful. Was this person here to gather information, or simply to test him?

Judging from this, this beautiful woman must have talked a lot about herself with Yukino today.

"Kasumigaoka- senpai and I are indeed friends, but lately I've been too busy, and she's only contacted me online," Fushimi Makoto replied confidently.

"Makoto, I've noticed you're surrounded by quite a few girls, and they're all cute girls."

"Was this a friendly joke? Let me think about how to respond."

"You really are very tight-lipped."

Mrs. Yukinoshita of the phone, then smoothly steered the conversation back to everyday matters.

The call lasted a total of half an hour.

Mrs. Yukinoshita put down her phone and glanced at the notebook in front of her.

The opened page had Fushimi Makoto's name written on it.

It added a word after it: potential stock.

After a few seconds, she picked up her pen and added a sentence after "potential stock": "Possesses leadership and a strong charisma."

Looking back on her experience on set today, even she found it amazing.

Having been through so much myself, I can still be inspired by the powerful words of a junior.

Perhaps I can visit more often in the future?

Regardless, she still really liked the kind of encouragement that made her feel passionate and determined to do things.

As for Fushimi Makoto, he guessed that Utaha's patience was probably nearing its limit. Today, Mrs. Yukinoshita had mentioned him again, and the black-stockinged senior who wanted to improve would definitely come knocking on his door.

Sure enough, two days after Mrs. Yukinoshita's phone call, Fushimi Makoto returned home after finishing filming, and the doorbell rang.

The person outside was Utaha.

She was still wearing her familiar uniform and black stockings, but she was carrying an exquisite bag, which looked like a gift she had bought on the way.

"Excuse me, Fushimi."

After giving the gift, Utaha sat down in the living room, first offering an apologetic smile, "I know you've been busy filming lately, but I've also accumulated a lot of questions, so I had to come and ask you for answers."

"Is it a question about the new book?" Fushimi Makoto brought over some tea and sat down opposite her.

Utaha was taken aback. "How did you know?"

Fushimi Makoto casually replied, "Because you have a very literary vibe, and you asked me so many questions about books back then, I figured the answer must be this."

"Literary girl?"

Utaha's lips curled up, forming a beautiful smile, "So this is how you remember me?"

Of course not.

Your true image in my heart is that of a sexy senior in black stockings.

This was something that countless people agreed with before I transmigrated.

Chapter 90 The Great Sneaking Operation

Kasumigaoka Utaha came to visit at this time, even if she didn't mention staying for dinner, Fushimi Makoto would definitely ask out of politeness.