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Chapter 72

Turning Sixteen Years of Feelings into a Song

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Nakamura Cho tilted his head, a mischievous smile appearing on his face, as if to say he was being sexually assaulted.

Then she heard Uesugi Yuichi speak.

"Butterfly, don't move, stay in that turned-back position!"

However, Uesugi Yuichi simply took out his sketchbook and pen with excitement and started drawing.

Nakamura Cho: "..."

"That blockhead! Idiot!"

She cursed angrily, but she didn't actually move.

Even Yuzuki, relegated to the background, couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Undeniably, Nakamura Cho possesses looks that rival those of idols, and also has a fantastic figure.

She also has the invincible identity of a high school girl.

With such a beauty right in front of him, Uesugi Yuichi actually took out paper and pen to draw.

Really... there's a limit to how little you understand romance.

"That idiot, as expected... he can only play a straight shot now."

Nakamura Cho muttered to herself.

She made a decision in secret.

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P. S. 2: There will be three chapters on the day of release, probably... Then I'm thinking about whether to do what others do, adding extra chapters based on the number of subscriptions and donations... Hmm, I'll think about it some more...

Hmmmm, actually I don't think anyone will tip for extra chapters, so I guess I'll just forget about it...

Ugh, so annoying.

Section 92, Chapter 80: Turning Sixteen Years of Feelings into a Song

Ever since Nakamura Cho decided to confess her feelings directly.

Uesugi Yuichi discovered that Nakamura Cho was always secretly writing songs behind his back.

In the past Nakamura Cho never avoided asking for his opinion when writing songs; she would even ask him for his opinion.

But this time is different.

Uesugi Yuichi asked her several times, but received no response.

He gave up.

Uesugi Yuichi n't take the matter to heart.

Because he also had to prepare for the painting competition.

The cost of living in Tokyo is very high, and tuition fees are not cheap either, so he wants to earn as much money as he still has time.

Although he'll probably work part-time in Tokyo, it's hard to balance studying and working, so he should earn whatever he can now so that things will be easier in the future.

More than a year has passed, Uesugi Yuichi has participated in various competitions, both big and small.

To him, high school level competitions were no different from ATMs.

His gaze was set on the entire Japan Administrative District, and even the whole world.

The competitions that adults participate in are the real challenge for him.

Moreover, he also has to work part-time, so he's quite busy.

Nakamura Cho's subtle actions didn't really pique his curiosity.

She's clearly avoiding him now; it would be incredibly rude to keep pestering her.

In his mind, it was more important to spend this time in harmony with his family and to paint more pictures.

They are currently enjoying a brief honeymoon period with their family.

The two had clear goals and plans, and no longer intended to waste time trying to persuade their parents.

In other words, they gave up.

Once I've saved enough money, I'll leave when the time is right.

The time should be around the moment I graduated from high school and was accepted into a university in Tokyo.

Uesugi Yuichi was very certain that he could do it.

His secret stash of money also gave him confidence.

Uesugi Yuichi thought Nakamura Cho was absolutely right.

If a child is not financially independent, it's only natural for them to listen to their parents. No matter how much they rebel, to outsiders it's just the child being willful.

However, graduating from high school means you're considered an adult and must bear legal responsibility.

With money in hand, you can go anywhere.

She didn't run away from home.

Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho knew that their peaceful coexistence with their families was just a temporary illusion, and that conflicts would erupt when it came time to leave.

But they intend to...

Live for your dreams and interests.

Even without parental support, there will definitely be financial difficulties.

But they were already aware of this and kept saving money diligently.

I also worked during the past summer vacation.

Nakamura Cho's street performances have also been quite successful. In addition to her beautiful singing voice, she is also very pretty, and pedestrians tend to be more generous with their money than with others.

Uesugi Yuichi's portrait painting business was actually quite good, for the same reason: because he was handsome, many women came to patronize his business...

At this point, Part B of episode 19 is halfway through and nearing its end.

Uesugi Yuichi and Nakamura Cho's school holds a cultural festival in winter.

Nakamura Cho mysteriously insisted that Uesugi Yuichi must come to see her performance on the show.

Uesugi Yuichi was puzzled, but he agreed to go.

In the days leading up to the cultural festival, Nakamura Cho became increasingly mysterious, even ceasing her street performances in the small park and taking leave from her part-time job.

Uesugi Yuichi was puzzled, but he still didn't ask.

As the cultural festival drew closer, Yuzuki seemed to have lost her soul, her movements mechanical and stiff.

Because... she knew what Nakamura Cho was planning to do.

She saw Nakamura Cho diligently writing songs; she wanted to be featured in the cultural festival performance...

Confessing your love in public!

What's wrong with a woman pursuing a man?

Nakamura Cho was such an extraordinary woman who didn't care what others said and was unconventional.

The day of the cultural festival finally arrived.

This episode of the anime is also coming to an end.

Early that morning, Nakamura Cho was nowhere to be seen, Uesugi Yuichi.

When he arrived at school, he didn't see Nakamura Cho; they weren't in the same class.

Uesugi Yuichi helps prepare for the class activity, which turns out to be a boring school history exhibition.

To put it simply, this exhibition was just a perfunctory job. They put the exhibits down and let visitors come and see for themselves, and that was it.

Then everyone can go and have fun.

The items were quickly arranged, and the students dispersed.

The camera flashes Uesugi Yuichi, who is strolling alone through the bustling cultural festival. Surrounded by enthusiastic and youthful students, his demeanor appears calm and unique.

He stands out in a crowd.

Well, actually, Inoue Hikoo deliberately used handsome men to lure people in.

Because there wasn't much time left in this episode, the camera quickly cut to the performance.

Hall.

A sea of people surged forth.

The dance performance has just ended.

Two student hosts walked onto the stage and introduced, "The next performer is Nakamura Cho from Class 2-B. She's bringing a song. I'm sure everyone is familiar with Nakamura, since she's everyone's idol!"

The host's words elicited laughter from the students.

It's no secret that Nakamura Cho sings in the park; many students are her fans.

Uesugi Yuichi actually has quite a few fans; the two are truly the school's most beautiful and handsome students.

Nakamura Cho is even known as a school idol, and of course, the school is not facing the risk of closing down.

She has more fans than Uesugi Yuichi, and her appearance caused countless screams.

Nakamura Cho waved with a beaming smile, exuding star quality without looking out of place.

I'm sorry, but being good-looking doesn't mean you can do whatever you want.

"Good afternoon, Nakamura-kun."

Before her performance, the host would exchange a few words with her to create a lively atmosphere.

"Hello."

Today Nakamura Cho wore light makeup, which made her look even more beautiful. It even made the male host a little shy, and he didn't dare to look her in the eye.

He stammered for a moment. Luckily, the hosts were a couple, and the female host next to him said:

"Nakamura-kun, I heard the song you're going to sing today is an original one?"

"Yes, that's right."

Nakamura Cho nodded with a broad smile.

"I'm really looking forward to it! Well then... let's hand the stage over to Nakamura-kun!"

"Let's give them a round of applause!"

As the male and female hosts left the stage, waves of applause and screams erupted.

Nakamura Cho bowed slightly, adjusted the microphone, and said with a smile, "Yes, thank you everyone! But... before I sing, please allow me to talk about something personal."

Her gaze swept through the crowd, but the dim lighting made it impossible for her to find her target.

So she spoke up directly.

Nakamura Cho said domineeringly, "Yuichi? Yuichi! Are you there? If you are, get to the front right now!"

Hahahaha!

Everyone burst into laughter, as they all Uesugi Yuichi and she were childhood sweethearts.

Their relationship was so good it was like that of a couple... or rather, many people assumed they were already a couple.

The crowd quickly dispersed and pushed and shoved, eventually pushing a bewildered Uesugi Yuichi to the front.

Everyone's laughing at us.

"Um, that..."

Uesugi Yuichi said this without much confidence.

Nakamura Cho waved her hand to interrupt him, "Alright, stop talking, just listen to me!"

"Oh oh!"

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