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Chapter 1612 Sister’s Troubles (She Can Only Hibernate in the Quilt)

Duanmu Huai and Sakurajima Mai were rescued two days later.

Because the blizzard weakened, the search and rescue team also planned to take action. Due to the heavy snow in recent days, the mountain roads were closed and the traces were covered. Therefore, the search and rescue team thought it would be difficult to find the victims, but they still sent a helicopter to patrol as much as possible.

Then I saw the faint smoke from the cooking fire, and found my way to the cabin in the woods.

When they opened the door, they found the victim they were looking for was happily eating hotpot inside.

There was nothing much to say about the next scene. The two took the rescue team's helicopter back to the hospital. After the examination, they were found to be fine. Everyone, including the crew, breathed a sigh of relief. After learning about the two's experiences over the past few days, everyone was amazed. The director even decided to choose the cabin to shoot the next scene.

At the same time, the director also discussed with Duanmu Huai and Sakurajima Mai, wanting to use the scene where Sakurajima Mai was chased by a bear. Although in the comics, it was because Ryoko was distracted that the accident happened, but in the director's opinion, it would be a waste if the scene was not used. He has already asked the original author Kichijoji. After learning about this and watching the footage shot at that time, Kichijoji was also quite surprised and readily agreed to modify this part of the plot.

According to Mr. Kichijoji’s original words, “I can’t imagine such an explosive plot. It turns out that reality is even more exaggerated than comics.”

Sakurajima Mai had no objection, and Duanmu Huai had no objection either. After all, he still had to take everything in the cabin back.

That bear skin was a trophy after all.

“You just spent three days here.”

Walking into the cabin, Arimagana looked around the environment curiously, with an incredible look on his face.

“It feels very clean.”

"Of course, because I have been cleaning these days."

Mai Sakurajima also spoke with a smile. Hearing her answer, Kurokawa Akane beside her looked at Mai Sakurajima thoughtfully. For some reason, she felt that Mai Sakurajima's tone just now was as if she was introducing her newlywed wife...

"That bear was so big. It was scary when I saw it."

Arima Kana did not have any strange feeling like Kurokawa Akane. She walked to the bed curiously and touched the bear skin on it.

"If it were anyone else, I wouldn't believe she could kill the bear, but if it were Xiao Ai, it's possible."

"indeed so."

This time, Kurokawa Akane also nodded silently. Mai Sakurajima was surprised because she had never worked with Duanmu Huai before. But Magana and Kurokawa Akane had worked with Duanmu Huai on stage plays before, and they knew very well how much power was in that thin body. Coupled with Duanmu Huai's explosive momentum during the stage performance, to be honest, it was not surprising for them that she could really kill one or two bears.

There's even a feeling of "as expected".

"Bear meat is pretty delicious, but when I think about when Xiao Ai came in with the bear meat and said, 'Look what goodies I brought you,' I want to laugh."

As Magana said this, he also chuckled. At that time, Duanmu Huai did not look like he was in trouble at all. He looked more like he was on a long journey and brought back souvenirs for everyone. As a result, everyone in the crew was confused. They wanted to go forward to express their condolences, but they didn't know what to do after Duanmu Huai's unexpected behavior.

In the end, the consolation meeting turned into a bear meat hotpot party...which wasn't bad at all.

Next, in the cabin, the crew filmed the following scene, where the protagonist and Yoshiko were trapped in a cabin on the snowy mountain. Yoshiko was attracted to the protagonist and developed a secret love for him. This scene was filmed very well, and Yoshiko, played by Mai Sakurajima, perfectly presented that kind of restrained, implicit affection and expectation.

After all, this scene is quite difficult to shoot, and the requirements for the actors are very high. Mai Sakurajima has a good sense of proportion, which not only makes people feel the change in Yoshiko's feelings for the protagonist, but also takes the initiative to close the line at the last step. It can be said that Mai Sakurajima's acting skills have exploded, and she has thoroughly performed the style of the protagonist in these two episodes.

"I didn't expect Mai's acting skills to be so great."

Staring at the camera, Kana Arima also had a serious expression. Mai Sakurajima's performance in the past two episodes was so great that it was a pressure for Kana Arima as the lead actress. If she couldn't perform the charm of the heroine in the later period, then Mai Sakurajima might overturn the situation and turn it into a party dispute.

"It seems that I have to work hard too. What do you think, Chiyin?"

"Hmm...I don't think she's acting..."

"Ok?"

"nothing."

Kurokawa Akane shook his head, then narrowed his eyes and looked at the filming scene in front of him.

Maybe I'm just overthinking it.

After that, the filming went smoothly and the second season of "Sweet Today" began airing as scheduled during the New Year.

The response was as good as before. Although the popularity was not as high as the first season, the ratings were still very stable, basically the same as the first season. Of course, Duanmu Huai was not concerned about these trivial matters, but the situation of Sakurajima Mai.

After all, he was not sure whether this trick would succeed, but fortunately, from Duanmu Huai's point of view, he should have made the right bet.

With the broadcast of the 12th and 13th episodes, Mai Sakurajima's popularity instantly rose again - it's not right to say that, it should be said that Mai Sakurajima's popularity has returned to its original state. The Internet is full of comments such as "As expected of Mai Sakurajima", "I cried watching her", "Popular actors are really different", as if for the world, the days when Mai Sakurajima didn't exist some time ago didn't exist either.

But no matter what, it is a good thing that Sakurajima Mai is recognized again and returns to her original position.

By the way, after filming the second season of "Today's Sweetness", Mai Sakurajima announced that she would move to Berry PRO. Obviously, the conflict between her and her mother was not resolved. However, this is her private matter, and Duanmu Huai will not interfere.

For MeiPRO, it is naturally a good thing that talented artists are willing to join.

But it’s not good for Duanmu Huai.

The reason is very simple, that is, every time he comes to the office, there is one more person who misses him.

"Good morning...ah, sister, you are lying here and being lazy again!"

This is Ruby.

"Good morning, Xiao Ai, it's about time you get some work done."

This is Arimakana.

"Good morning... Xiao Ai, after we finish shooting at noon today, do you want to go eat together?"

This is Akane Kurokawa.

"Good morning... You are still so lazy. You should work harder."

This is Mai Sakurajima.

"If I had known I would be urged to do this every day, I wouldn't have come to the office."

Duanmu Huai rolled over on the sofa and looked at the people around him speechlessly.

"The new year has just begun, why are you in such a hurry?"

"That's why we want a new year with a new beginning. Right now, only your schedule is blank."

Arimakana knocked on the itinerary board, which was full of personal itineraries, except for Duanmu Huai's itinerary, which was blank with nothing on it.

"I have my own things to do."

"for example?"

"The recent Cat TV is quite good."

After hearing Duanmu Huai's answer, everyone else was speechless.

"My sister is always like this. She is lazy in class and at work..."

"I call this a combination of work and rest. Is it fun to be like you guys, with your feet on the ground all day long?"

Duanmu Huai snorted and curled his lips.

"I already worked overtime last year, I definitely won't do it this year!"

"It's just two movies and a stage play..."

"One! "Today's Sweet" is a series, so it counts as one! Well, don't you still have a lot of work to do? I wish you a safe journey."

Duanmu Huai said this while waving to everyone, looking like he was going to lie on the sofa and be lazy until the end of time.

“……………It’s amazing that you can win an award even though you are in this state…”

"And she made that kind of statement on the podium. I'm embarrassed to say I know her."

Mai Sakurajima and Kana Arima were also complaining. They were talking about the Best Actor Award given out at the end of the year. Duanmu Huai won the award for his performance in Tokyo BLADE. However, others said they would live up to expectations and keep working hard. Only Duanmu Huai said, "It's too tiring to perform 30 shows a month. I don't want to do it anymore."

If a newcomer said this, he would definitely be criticized, but Duanmu Huai, who has been in the entertainment industry for ten years, said this, what else can everyone do? They can only laugh. Of course, everyone still has to do their own things, only Ruby looked at Duanmu Huai with some concern, as if she wanted to say something to him, but Duanmu Huai noticed Ruby's gaze, just waved his hand, and then picked up his phone to send a text message.

【If you have something to say, go home and tell me】

【OK】

Soon, Ruby responded.

Although Ruby didn't say what she wanted to talk to him about, Duanmu Huai could guess it.

After all, it’s not in vain that he watches TV at home every day.

As it turned out, Duanmu Huai's guess was correct.

After a busy day, Ruby returned home and immediately went to Duanmu Huai to talk about her troubles.

"I wonder if I am not suitable to be the center."

Ruby, who was sitting in front of Duanmu Huai, had lost all her usual liveliness and cheerfulness, and looked lifeless.

"Oh."

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"Oh... Is this all you think of me, sister?"

"of course."

Duanmuhuai nodded.

"Do you think I don't know? Do you think I'm lying at home watching TV and browsing my phone every day for nothing?"

“……………………Why does it sound a bit angry…………”

Although Ruby clenched her fists and glared at Duanmu Huai indignantly, Duanmu Huai knew very well why Ruby had such thoughts.

In fact, B Komachi has reached a bottleneck in its development.

In other words, this is the inevitable journey for every idol group.

Being in a group is different from being a solo artist. Being in a group requires distinct characteristics, or in other words, different personalities. Only in this way can you attract the interest of those otakus. Just like there will be sisters, teachers, and office ladies in GALGAME. This setting can attract people with different tastes.

If you want all the characters in a game to have the same personality, no one will like it.

In the current B-Komachi, MEM is a popular anchor, needless to say, and his main image is a silly, healing and funny person, while Toyohama Kazuka is the outspoken type. As for Ruby, how can I describe her... In a nutshell, she has a classic idol image.

The advantage of classics is that they are easy to define.

The bad thing is that once a predecessor has elevated this image to a level that no one can match, then those who come after him will all be imitators and become a laughing stock.

This is where Ruby's problem lies now.

“Just look at these messages.”

As Duanmu Huai spoke, he opened his cell phone and checked the messages.

"Isn't Ruby suitable to be the center?"

"It felt like she was just imitating love in a poor way."

"It's such a fake acting..."

After reading a few of them at random, Duanmu Huai turned around and looked at Ruby, whose face was turning pale and blue.

"I guess you've seen it a long time ago."

"They don't understand! I'm the mother's daughter!"

“They don’t need to understand.”

Duanmuhuai shook his head.

"Let me ask you, if B Komachi is still here, and now a new member joins the group, relying on her youth and beauty to try to take her place by imitating Hoshino Ai, what would you think?"

"Haha? Are you kidding me? Absolutely not!"

Hearing this, Ruby slammed the table and stood up.

"Mom is the most powerful and invincible idol, no one can take her place!"

“You see, that’s the problem.”

Duanmu Huai looked at the panting Ruby and spread out his hands.

"You've already given your reasons yourself."

"I……………"

At this moment, Ruby was standing there blankly, unable to speak.

"I warned you when you wanted to restart B-Komachi, Ruby."

Duanmu Huai stared at Ruby and spoke word by word.

"This is a double-edged sword. It is true that B Komachi was once very popular and had many fans. Restarting B Komachi will attract more attention than other unknown groups - but at the same time, it will also be more likely to be compared."

"…………………"

"Why haven't MEM and Toyohama Kazuka been criticized? Because their attributes don't exist in the original B-Komachi, and those fans can easily accept them, just as B-Komachi plus new people, which is not a difficult thing. But you are different, Ruby, you are the center, and you also frankly said in an interview that you are a fan of Hoshino Ai, plus your actions are all imitating Ai, so fans will naturally compare you with Ai."

"…………………"

"You have to remember that this is a war that cannot be won, because what you have to face is the Hoshino Ai in the fans' memories - and memories cannot be defeated."

"Then...what should I do?"

Ruby slumped down in her chair and clenched her fists.

"I have always wanted to be an idol like my mother, and I have been working hard, even though others say I am a fake... But... I really am..."

"The core of the problem is whether you want to be an idol like Hoshino Ai or an idol like Hoshino Ai."

“……………………Sister, I’m in a bad mood right now, please don’t make such stupid jokes.”

"I'm not kidding."

Looking at Ruby with her head down like a cursed female ghost, Duanmu Huai raised his eyebrows.

"I mean, do you want to become Hoshino Ai completely? Or is your goal to become a shining idol like Hoshino Ai?"

"I...I don't quite understand what you mean, sister..."

Ruby looked up at Duanmu Huai in confusion, as if she was racking her brains to think but couldn't come to a conclusion.

Then I had to put the answer in front of her.

Duanmu Huai picked up his phone and read a few text messages.

"Well, you can take a rest on Sunday."

"Um……………"

"Come with me to meet someone."

"Who?"

Faced with Ruby's puzzled question, Duanmu Huai did not give a direct answer.

"You'll know it when you see it."