105: Good-for-Nothing / 106: The Tide Is Coming

"I really like my Little Senior Sister."

Shuya nodded in agreement.

There's nothing to be embarrassed about; my Little Senior Sister is so lovable.

Liking someone isn't limited to romantic love.

His attitude was so frank that Ayako Ishikawa felt embarrassed to continue teasing him.

She straightened her expression and said, "It's like this, after weighing the options, I feel that this is indeed the best time."

"The timing was indeed good, I admit that. But how did you convince your Little Senior Sister?"

Shuya asked, puzzled.

Ayako Ishikawa laughed and said, "You're overthinking it. I'm not asking Seisen-chan to debut right away. I don't want Seisen-chan to get too involved in the entertainment industry right now."

The entertainment industry is too complicated. It seems a bit too dangerous for someone as innocent as my Little Senior Sister to go in.

Shuya nodded. "I see. So, teacher, you have other plans?"

"Hmm, I plan to have Seisen-chan participate in some piano competitions or other music competitions first."

"... Oh, I see."

What Ayako Ishikawa meant was that she currently wanted to train her Little Senior Sister to become a pianist... Well, that might not be entirely accurate, because her Little Senior Sister also has a high level of skill in the violin or other instruments.

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Section 118, page 105: Not a thing

Given Little Senior Sister personality, she might not be well-suited for the entertainment industry.

However, it cannot be ruled out that her personality may change in the future.

In any case, this personality trait will not prevent my Little Senior Sister from developing her career as a pianist (or playing other instruments) in the classical music world.

Classical music is generally considered highbrow and sophisticated by the general public, and the atmosphere within the music community is generally quite pleasant.

There are definitely bad things in there, but compared to the entertainment industry, it is clearly a pure land.

Furthermore, music is not entirely separate from other genres, and musicians can easily pursue careers in other fields.

Ayako Ishikawa's plan for her Little Senior Sister was to first become a relatively famous pianist, win some music competitions in Japan Administrative District, and then enter world-class competitions, win a few medals, and completely establish her status.

By then, my Little Senior Sister should have grown up and be able to decide her own career path.

Shuke Ayako Ishikawa isn't the kind of person who's overly authoritarian or restrictive. Her current career development plan is based on the fact that her Little Senior Sister is still a minor, and it's only because of this that she's helping her prepare.

She herself follows this path.

She won numerous awards in music competitions as a child and later pursued a career in pop music, achieving considerable fame in both fields.

Moreover, because of her numerous honors in classical music, her status is much higher than that of composers who only focus on pop music.

Ayako Ishikawa saw a reflection of herself in her Little Senior Sister, so she wanted her Little Senior Sister to replicate her path to success.

However, she didn't want to affect her too much, so for now she was only helping her Little Senior Sister plan her route up to around adulthood, and they could discuss it further later.

As for Shuya...

Although he was also her last disciple, Ayako Ishikawa thought this kid was too much of a troublemaker, and she couldn't be bothered to think about him.

Let's get back to the main topic.

Even if Ayako Ishikawa has already decided on her Little Senior Sister's path, it has nothing to do with the hype that Inoue Hikoo is about to carry out.

Whether you're playing classical or pop music, fame is also very important.

With Ayako Ishikawa protecting her, Little Senior Sister should be fine. We might as well take this opportunity to give her a push.

This is a way to let her get used to the camera beforehand.

After giving her explanation, Ayako Ishikawa went to school.

Shuya waited for a while before his Little Senior Sister arrived.

"Good afternoon, Shuya- kun."

The Little Senior Sister happily ran up to Shuya, revealing a refreshing and healing smile.

awsl.

Shuya almost wanted to cover his chest.

But he held back.

He reminded his Little Senior Sister, "Little Senior Sister, I just met with reporters and mentioned that you and the teacher were also involved in the creation. Reporters may come to interview you soon, so be prepared."

"Um..."

The Little Senior Sister responded weakly.

But she felt that being so discouraged was inappropriate, so she cheered herself up, clenched her little fist, nodded vigorously, and said "Mmm!" again.

"I'll do my best, Shuya- kun."

Her cheeks puffed out and her eyes were brimming with tears.

"Okay, I know you'll do your best. Anyway, sit down first, look how much you're shaking."

Shuya chuckled; his Little Senior Sister was just too adorable.

The Little Senior Sister sat down as instructed.

She took off her slippers and curled up on the sofa, hugging her knees.

Because of her sitting posture, her skirt was pulled up, revealing her knees, her fair calves, and her bare feet.

Shuya controlled his gaze, preventing it from sliding down.

Um...

I'm better now.

He looked at his Little Senior Sister's face again.

She wasn't wearing any makeup.

This is rarely seen in Japan; here, even elementary school students start wearing makeup.

Just like Mai- chan, even though she's only in first grade, she wears makeup.

Actually, it was for work; she doesn't usually wear makeup.

They are naturally beautiful and look good even without makeup.

Her skin is just as good as Shuya's.

This isn't meant to be sarcastic; Shuya's good skin is a result of cultivation, a level beyond that of ordinary people.

It's a huge compliment that Little Senior Sister and Mai are no worse than Shuya without having cultivated.

At this moment, the Little Senior Sister probably imagined being surrounded by reporters, and began to tremble.

"Little Senior Sister?" Shuya comforted her, "Actually, you don't need to worry. The reporters you're going to meet are all bribed by my father; they won't do anything to you."

"Hmm? Is that so?"

The Little Senior Sister's eyes lit up.

Shuya nodded solemnly, watching his Little Senior Sister's smile gradually brighten.

He added insult to injury, "But once you become famous, the reporters who come after you will definitely cause trouble."

The Little Senior Sister was taken aback.

He added a second blow, "Being followed is common, twisting your words is standard practice, and fabricating news is not surprising."

The Little Senior Sister opened her mouth wide.

He buried his Little Senior Sister: "Family members, friends, and classmates will all be targeted by relentless reporters digging for information. No matter when you go out, you'll see them staking out your place. Some unscrupulous reporters will even point their cameras directly at your home."

The Little Senior Sister's eyes were lifeless.

Shuya then sprinkled a handful of soil onto the coffin. "Your every move will be secretly photographed by reporters, and every word you say will be magnified infinitely. Even if you are perfect, they will still smear you. No matter how you defend yourself, it will be useless. It's so tragic, Little Senior Sister. Namo."

The Little Senior Sister slumped on the sofa, looking just like a salted fish.

Shuya suppressed a laugh, "---You don't need to worry about any of the above. Those are treatments only truly famous celebrities enjoy."

"..."

The Little Senior Sister's eyes gradually regained their light.

"So that's what it is."

As she spoke, Shuya opened his mouth as if he wanted to speak.

The Little Senior Sister immediately covered her mouth and looked at him nervously.

Shuya finally said slowly and affectionately, "Little Senior Sister, you're so easy to fool, your expression is so funny."

Little Senior Sister: "???"

She realized what was happening, her expression shifting from confusion to awareness, then to shock, then to disbelief, and finally bewilderment.

Finally, she said, feeling wronged, "Shuya- kun, you lied to me!"

Her cheeks puffed up like buns, and she hugged a cushion on the sofa, turning her head away from Shuya Shuke.

My Little Senior Sister is angrier than ever before!

Shuya thought for a moment, then, with a playful attitude, reached out and touched his Little Senior Sister's hair, saying gently, "How about it? Does my antics make you feel more relaxed? Are you no longer worried about what the press conference might have done to you?"

The Little Senior Sister easily got on the hook, then turned back in surprise. "Could it be that Shuya- kun is actually helping me distract myself and stop thinking about those things?"

"Yes."

Shuya smiled warmly on the surface, but thought to himself: No, I just thought you were cute and wanted to tease you a little.

The Little Senior Sister, unaware of Shuya's mischievous nature, lowered her head guiltily. "I'm so sorry, Shuya- kun. I actually thought you were genuinely bullying me. Helping me like this, you really are my best junior brother!"

"... Ahem, who, who called me your junior brother?"

Shuya sensed that something was wrong, and he began to feel guilty.

"Hehehe, my junior brother is so good to me."

The Little Senior Sister giggled, her laughter soft and gentle.

"..."

Shuya scratched his cheek, missing Mai- chan terribly.

Because of her eccentric personality, I feel no guilt when I tease her.

Unlike now.

Shuya felt that he was a terrible person for deceiving such an innocent little girl.

Is this forcing me to create a new account to post more content? If I switch accounts, I won't be breaking the self-bump rule, right? Hahaha.

Section 119, Page 106: The High Tide is Coming

After saying goodbye to his Little Senior Sister, Shuya sent a text message to Mai- chan with a sigh.

"Mai- chan, you're the best."

Mai- chan was stunned when she received the text message: "???"

Immediately afterwards, she received another text message from Shuya.