A Famous Painting Is Born

She paused for a moment, then immediately smiled and said, "So, Yuichi wants to give up?"

"Hmm? No, not at all."

Uesugi Yuichi shook his head. "But... just like you, I see absolutely no possibility of persuading them."

Yuzuki learned from their conversation that his family did not support his pursuit of art.

"Actually, Yuichi, I have a bold idea."

Butterfly let go of Uesugi Yuichi, jumped onto the roadside railing, spread her arms for balance, and walked step by step.

The skirt, neither too long nor too short, fluttered back and forth, perfectly concealing the unseen area.

"What... what are you thinking?"

Uesugi Yuichi little afraid to look up.

"Let's go to Tokyo by ourselves after graduating from high school!"

Butterfly announced earnestly.

Uesugi Yuichi was startled. "... What?! What are you saying?"

Butterfly repeated, "I said, we'll go to Tokyo ourselves!"

"But, however..."

Uesugi Yuichi turned red.

After a long silence, he finally said hesitantly, "This, isn't this eloping? This... we, we're not lovers... just childhood sweethearts..."

Butterfly. "???"

She smirked, "Yuichi, I thought you'd be worried about money, your parents' scolding, and things like that, but I never expected... Hmm, as expected of my childhood friend, how strange!"

Section 91, Chapter 79: A World-Famous Painting is Born

Uesugi Yuichi surprise, "That's right! If we go to Tokyo by ourselves, it'll definitely cost a lot of money, won't it?"

"Idiot, of course! That's why the old man and the others are so arrogant!"

Butterfly jumped down, grabbed Uesugi Yuichi's shoulders, and looked at him with bright eyes.

"Butterfly...?"

"Yuichi!"

"Yes?!"

Uesugi Yuichi shuddered.

He watched the butterfly nervously.

Her bright red lips parted slightly, her breath sweet as orchids. "We..."

Is this... a confession?!

Yuzuki tensed up.

Uesugi Yuichi also very nervous, and his attitude was more like that of a girl than that of Cho.

Of course, perhaps it's just that Die has a rather unrestrained personality.

Under the tense gazes of Uesugi Yuichi and Yuzuki, Cho didn't confess, but simply said:

"Let's... go get a job!"

"... Huh?"

Uesugi Yuichi was stunned.

Then, the television began playing Hanazawa Sakura's gentle singing voice.

It wasn't a song that Inoue Hikoo received from Ayako Ishikawa, but it's still a work by a fairly well-known composer.

The song is called " Towards the Towards the Direction of Dreams".

It's not a love song, but an uplifting and inspirational one.

Inoue Hikoo was determined to sell his songs, he might as well go all the way.

He plans to stop releasing singles and go straight to releasing albums.

In the later episodes of this Past Arc, many new songs will appear.

The character design of the new character, Nakamura Cho, is perfectly utilized.

At this moment, accompanied by refreshing melodies and songs, Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho began their part-time job life.

The scenes depicting the two people, some busy and some sweet, are truly heart-melting.

In addition to their part-time jobs, the two also used their respective strengths to earn money.

In their spare time, Nakamura Cho and Uesugi Yuichi would perform in the park of their small town.

Nakamura Cho sings while holding her acoustic guitar, Uesugi Yuichi draws portraits for people nearby.

Amidst the unspoken understanding between the two, Yuzuki Sasaki seemed like a lost child, watching alone.

Especially during their busking performances in the park.

In the center of the park, Nakamura Cho was singing on the left, Uesugi Yuichi was drawing portraits on the right, and Yuzuki sat blankly under a tree behind them, curled up in the dappled shadows of the leaves, holding Hikari-chan without moving.

The bustling world outside was completely isolated from her.

Seeing this, viewers couldn't help but recall how Yuzuki had pursued Uesugi Yuichi in the past, and then they saw Nakamura Cho and Uesugi Yuichi exchanging knowing smiles...

Compared to the current dire situation, a wave of stomach pain arose spontaneously.

If Shuya, a die-hard otaku from his past life, were to witness this scene, he would practically shout that a new world-famous painting has been born.

But people always say one thing and do another.

The more angsty it is, the more I want to keep watching.

After working part-time and performing on the Uesugi Yuichi felt that his skills had improved rapidly, so he began to try participating in various painting competitions.

After all, winning an award comes with money.

It doesn't matter if we lose; we can just treat it as gaining experience.

Nakamura Cho also supported him.

There was a conversation like this before Uesugi Yuichi decided to participate in these competitions.

"Butterfly, do you think I can win?"

Uesugi Yuichi very uneasy.

Nakamura Cho Chodo: "I think it's a good idea to participate. And... I think what we're doing now is actually a very good experiment."

"Test?"

"Yeah, if we can't save enough money to live in Tokyo and attend university for at least half a year through singing and drawing during our three years of high school, does that mean we lack talent?"

"Then we'll just have to listen to the old men's advice and save up some money in the countryside for a few years first, hahaha."

"This..."

Uesugi Yuichi was taken aback by Nakamura Cho's words.

She was surprisingly... rational?

Uesugi Yuichi scrutinized Nakamura Cho's face.

He saw only confidence in her face.

Uesugi Yuichi understood.

Nakamura Cho was not a willful or ignorant girl; she knew how difficult this path was.

She wouldn't shy away from discussing this worst-case scenario or engaging in empty talk about ideals.

Because she was absolutely confident that she could succeed.

Therefore, they can use these unpleasant consequences as topics of conversation and jokes.

This enigmatic confidence was dazzling in Uesugi Yuichi's eyes...

"Good!"

Uesugi Yuichi nodded vigorously. "Then I'll do my best too!"

So that I won't be left behind by you.

So that we can walk side by side towards our dreams!

Background music plays simultaneously.

The scene begins to fast-forward.

Summer, autumn, winter, spring.

Then came summer, autumn, and winter.

More than a year has passed.

Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho moved up from their first year of high school to their second year.

Yuzuki then realized that Uesugi Yuichi even misremembered his own age, saying he was a year older than her. She had previously thought Uesugi Yuichi second-year high school student, but he was actually only a first-year.

The seasons turn, unaffected by anyone's will.

Amidst the different landscapes, the only thing they have in common is two young men who persevere through thick and thin, giving it their all.

Those two figures, striving for their dreams, deeply moved all the viewers.

At the same time, Yuzuki Sasaki was also infected.

In the spring breeze that brings new life, Yuzuki silently watches Uesugi Yuichi.

In the sweltering summer breeze, Yuzuki followed behind Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho.

In the bleak autumn wind, Yuzuki held Hikari-chan and watched as Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho approached.

Then, the season finally arrived when the cold winds reigned supreme.

The fast-paced flow of time slowed down again.

Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho, now dressed in winter school uniforms, appear before the audience.

The experience of working and performing on the streets transformed the two naive high school students, making them even more handsome and beautiful.

Uesugi Yuichi won various painting competitions, and his expression became more confident.

This day.

Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho were walking home, but on the way, they took a longer route and went to play by the river.

Rural cities may not have much else, but they have plenty of beautiful scenery.

A clear stream flows through the middle of the city, and its banks have always been a favorite resting place for residents.

Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho arrived at a riverbank where there was no one else.

Nakamura Cho sat on a rock, took off her leather shoes and black stockings, revealing her fair and slender bare feet.

"Ugh, it's so cold!"

She tentatively dipped her rounded toes into the river water, then stepped both feet in.

Although it's only the beginning of winter, the river water is already quite cold.

However, it's not unbearable; once you get used to it, it's quite cool and comfortable.

"Hey, Yuichi! Come join us!"

Nakamura Cho turned her head in the sunlight and shimmering river, only to see Uesugi Yuichi staring blankly down at her.

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