Crossing over, and then being blocked by a rich JK.

Chapter 521 A Special Ending Just for Them
If we take a pessimistic view, then the condition of 'gaining recognition' is actually worth examining.

Because this is just written text and doesn't specify detailed conditions for achieving it, in layman's terms, there's a lot of room for maneuver.

First, what constitutes 'recognition' and what are the prerequisites? Is there a specific ratio? Second, who is responsible for the evaluation, and is the evaluation process fair? Is there any favoritism involved?

In short, as long as you think about this relatively 'dark' side, you will find countless opportunities for maneuver.

but!

Watanabe Yu wouldn't think in that direction.

Because if the person in charge here isn't stupid, they wouldn't go through all this trouble on this issue. This 'stage play' is just for livening up the atmosphere; it's an activity for entertainment and relaxation, so there's no need to do all this.

As for the so-called special reward, it's just an extra bonus.

To put it bluntly, the special rewards that the resort town can offer are nothing more than a few things: first, special rooms that cannot be booked in advance; second, a multi-day pass to food, lodging, and entertainment; and third, special VIP treatment with the highest priority.

And frankly speaking, these things have virtually no cost.

Firstly, these special rooms are not available for public booking. In other words, this is a pre-determined reward, and there's no such thing as losing money if no one stays. Secondly, it's all-inclusive, so even if a couple eats a lot, how much can they eat? Finally, regarding the so-called special access, the extra charges for two people are negligible.

Therefore, in situations where there is almost no interest involved, or even very little interest involved, no one would be so bored as to deliberately make things difficult for anyone.

To put it bluntly, everyone here is just an employee, and the wages are good enough, so everyone will naturally be kind to each other.

Of course, there will also be special cases that require special care.

For example, if the child of a prominent figure comes with their partner, they should still be given the special treatment they deserve; one must understand this basic social etiquette.

Leaving aside these extremely rare cases, in the vast majority of cases they will not act recklessly and will strictly adhere to the established standards for judgment.

Why make things difficult for customers?
Or to put it more bluntly, why go against money?

Of course, the most important reason he thought this way was because of that one point.

—Because no matter whether he wanted to or not, whether he was willing or not, Ryoko would drag him onto the stage to perform.

He had no choice.

Although he doesn't object to it.

Since they finally had a chance to go out and have some fun, he was bound to fulfill Ryoko's every little request, not to mention that he already felt guilty towards her.

Although they seem to spend a lot of time together on weekdays, they actually spend very little time alone together. She gives most of her time alone to the Holy Maiden and Yuki.

Although he didn't say it usually, he had been watching closely, and that's why he actually felt quite sorry for her.

People who are too sensible tend to habitually suppress their own feelings.

"Has Yu memorized her lines?"

Having changed into her 'princess' outfit, Ryoko Hamabe turned around and looked at Yu Watanabe, who was sitting on a small stool.

In a sense, this stage play is quite interesting; their goal is quite clear.

Apart from the 'prince' and 'princess', all the other actors are fixed.

In other words, their target audience is young couples.

"almost."

Watanabe Yu raised the script in his hand and gave her an approving look.

This stage play about princes and princesses is quite interesting. Although the dialogue is simple and it doesn't quite have the feel of a fairy tale prince and princess, it is sincere in its emotions and the overall pacing of the plot is well-handled.

The only downside is that they are given too little time. Apart from those who have acting experience, it is already quite good for those who have never been exposed to stage plays to be able to memorize the lines.

As for the reading experience, that's something you can only address after you've progressed to a higher level.

Not forgetting the lyrics is enough to stump 90% of people.

"I've almost memorized this part too."

Ryoko Hamabe also waved the script in her hand.

She has a very good memory. When she memorizes words, she can usually memorize them after reading them three to five times. She may need to read longer words a few more times, but overall, her efficiency is very high.

"Speaking of which, have you ever had any experience in this area?" Watanabe Yu put the script aside and then mentally simulated the actions that would follow. "I mean, in a stage play."

He had watched the drama club members rehearse when he was rehearsing for a show at school.

Their delivery of lines was noticeably more immersive than read aloud; in fact, it felt almost like they were actually there. The vice president, in particular, had a very good grasp of the characters' expressions, movements, and demeanor.

Even someone like him, a complete layman when it comes to acting, could see how amazing her performance was.

She may still be a bit behind seasoned professional stage actors, but by the standards of a student, she is already quite presentable. More specifically, she has already crossed the threshold of entering the 'professional' field.

Later, he heard gossip that the reason the girl was so expressive was because her mother was a stage actress, so it was a matter of teaching by example.

"Absolutely not."

Ryoko Hamabe shook her head, her brows furrowed with relief.

She understood very well that it was very difficult for beginners to perform well in such a stage play.

So she never thought about making a splash or acting to any particular degree. She just wanted to experience it with him, and the outcome didn't matter at all.

"What a coincidence?" Watanabe Yu smiled. "I didn't have one either."

"So, in a bit we'll... just do our own thing?"

Ryoko Hamabe expressed her thoughts.

The script did have a general outline of the physical movements, but she felt that some of the movements didn't quite suit her habits, so she decided to make some changes.

"no problem."

Watanabe Yu nodded slightly.

That's what he was thinking all along.

"Speaking of which, the stage play about princes and princesses reminds me of a song."

Watanabe Yu stood up from the small stool.

That song is quite old, and its popularity is far less than that singer's other hit songs, but he just loves that song.

The song's title is consistent with the original lyrics he recited, namely "Prince and Princess".

"What song?" Ryoko Hamabe asked, intrigued. "Is it one of those two songs you mentioned before?"

If someone else said this, she would politely ask a couple of questions if they were someone she was relatively close to, but if they were someone she wasn't close to, she would just nod.

In her opinion, how others are doing has nothing to do with her. She won't be jealous if they are doing well, and she won't deliberately put others down if they are doing poorly. To put it bluntly, she doesn't care about them.

But she cared about everything he did.

As long as he's willing to share, she's willing to listen and is happy to be his first straight man.

Even if the saintly young lady teases her for being a "husband slave," it doesn't matter.

You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of fish?

Moreover, the young lady Ayana who teased her was already love-struck.

It's quite remarkable that a sophisticated egoist who usually only thinks about himself would actually put himself second after meeting him; it's really hard to believe.

“No, that’s not it.” Watanabe Yu shook his head, then glanced at the staff member who walked into the backstage area. The staff member noticed his gaze and gave him a look that said, “It’s time.”

"Okay, looks like I'll have to tell you later. Now we need to go up."

Based on rational analysis, given that only about fifteen minutes were given, he guessed that the judging criteria would not be very strict this time.

You might get a high score if you can memorize the lines perfectly, but if you can put in a little more effort in your body language and expressions, you can get an even higher score.

Stepping onto the stage, the two nodded to the audience, who were also the guests checking into the hotel, and then waited for the signal to begin.
—A relatively soothing background music with a strong narrative.

As the music started, Watanabe Yu entered the zone, mimicking the scene he had just simulated in his mind.

In fact, the script was not titled "Prince and Princess" as he briefly summarized it; it was actually called "Ordinary Vows".

The overall structure is not as complex as a proper stage play; it is rather straightforward.

It's the kind of stage play that's not tiring to watch at all, and you can easily figure out how the story will unfold without having to rack your brains.

In a sense, this kind of stage play is more suitable for a vacation atmosphere.

When you come to a vacation, the point is to relax. If you get caught up in something else, you've strayed from the essence of relaxation.

"Without the crown, I am nothing... But why, in your presence, do I, for the first time, doubt what I truly desire?"

As Watanabe Yu recited his lines as a 'prince,' he couldn't help but go over the general content of the script in his mind.

Prince Ryan aspired to the throne from a young age, believing it to be the only way to prove his worth.

Princess Irene from the neighboring kingdom was intelligent from a young age, but she was forced to accept a marriage agreement with the prince.

The marriage between the two had nothing to do with love; it was a union of political interests. The prince needed more say, while the king of the neighboring kingdom needed a stable diplomatic environment.

So the two kings hit it off immediately, and their children each had their own little schemes.

Based on this, there is no such thing as true love between the prince and princess; instead, there is more mutual calculation and suspicion.

But as they spent more time together, their initially cold relationship gradually softened, and after an unexpected incident, their hearts drew closer together.

Eileen saw through the prince's outward indifference and understood the loneliness behind it; after repeated confrontations, the prince also began to yearn for a true partner, rather than a political ally or a partner in a mere political marriage.

However, the deepening of their relationship did not mean that other things would go smoothly. On the contrary, their relationship went well, but other things became unsuccessful.

The battle for the throne has entered a fierce stage.

Ryan was the second son, which put him at a disadvantage from the start, and he was even more at a disadvantage when competing with his elder brother for the throne. However, by chance, after the intense competition, he gained the upper hand.

At this critical moment, Ryan's older brother played a dirty trick, forcing Ryan to make a choice: to continue forward, he would have to give up his relationship with Eileen; but if he took a step back, he would lose power, but he could keep the hard-won relationship.

Ultimately, he decided to abdicate the throne and live an ordinary life with Eileen. They did not become a legendary emperor and queen, but they became the most real couple.

Watanabe Yu's thoughts were racing, but he didn't miss a single scene with Ryoko.

With the narration, background music, and the help of other actors, the two became increasingly immersed in their roles, and the audience below the stage began to take it all in.

As the plot progresses, he and Ryoko get along better and better, and the audience below the stage becomes more and more engrossed.

"If ascending the throne comes at the cost of losing you, then I don't want the throne!"

"If the crown is destined to separate us by thousands of miles, then I would rather stay away from the palace with you and live an ordinary life together."

Finally, after these two lines of dialogue that symbolize the end, the story comes to a close.

Almost the instant those two lines of dialogue were spoken, everyone on stage breathed a sigh of relief, including but not limited to the regular actors who had already rehearsed dozens of times.

As the audience below the stage lingered reluctantly, Ryoko Hamabe, standing on the terrace about 3 meters high, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, all she has to do is come down from the terrace.

Just as she turned around, she suddenly seemed to remember something and turned back to look at Watanabe Yu downstairs.

According to the final development of the plot, after this dialogue, the princess should lift her skirt, walk downstairs, and leave the palace with the prince, but she suddenly had a bold idea.

"Yu!"

This time, she didn't call him 'Ryan' as before, but called him by his full name.

"Ok?"

Watanabe Yu, who was about to step down from the stage, stopped and looked up at her.

He didn't quite understand why she suddenly called out to him.

"Can you catch me?"

Ryoko Hamabe didn't beat around the bush as usual, but went straight to her point.

She didn't have much thought about whether she would gain recognition.

Because she was already comfortable with the performance, she felt she had done everything she could, and as for what others thought, that was their business.

What she meant was that, more than this, she wanted a special ending that belonged solely to them and was independent of the script.

"sure."

Watanabe Yu understood her meaning almost instantly.

Theoretically speaking, if he didn't have such a high level of physical fitness and hadn't maintained his exercise routine since transmigrating, he would definitely be shaking his head right now.

Although Ryoko weighs only about 90 kilograms, falling from a height of nearly three meters still has a certain impact. Not to mention an ordinary high school student, even an adult male might not be able to catch her.

After all, the latter works overtime and stays up late every day, and his physical condition has declined significantly compared to his peak in college.

But he's fine.

Don't ask, the answer is that with Lao Tong's help, he has become a top-notch athlete, so top-notch that even the heaviest downpour can't ruin his dream of going to university.

As the two began their conversation, even the audience members who were about to leave turned to look.

They thought there was some kind of Easter egg or something.

then……

They then saw the beautiful girl who had been so ladylike before, standing on the balcony railing. Although her long dress, which reached all the way to her ankles, covered her legs, everyone could imagine the next move she was about to make.

"This is??"

The crowd began to whisper among themselves.

Is this princess about to jump?
next moment.

Their eyes widened.

The pretty girl really did leap over the railing and jump down.

Bang.

With a somewhat muffled sound, Watanabe Yu caught the princess as she jumped down.

Then, he turned around in a princess carry, meeting the gazes of the astonished audience below.

After staring at each other for about 6.5 seconds, the audience below the stage finally realized what was happening and started clapping.

For a moment, there was thunderous applause.

(End of this chapter)