Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 107 Response (4,000 words, combined into one chapter)

Upon hearing her cousin's sudden question, Mio Takahashi gripped her phone tightly, biting her lip and remaining silent.

Seeing her silence, Takahashi Miki understood what was going on.

As expected, he hadn't told his family.

However, if she were to tell, Mio wouldn't be able to stay peacefully in Tokyo anymore.

Recalling Takahashi's father's attitude, she felt somewhat helpless and couldn't help but sigh as she offered a word of comfort:

"It's okay, Mio. I won't tell your parents about this. Just go to the audition. I called you not because I wanted to... but because I wanted to confirm something with you. It's really tiring to keep things bottled up inside and guessing all the time."

She paused, then said seriously:
"I could never do something as disgusting as threatening my sister..."

Hearing this, Mio Takahashi felt a warmth in her heart, but the torment in her heart did not lessen in the slightest. She no longer restrained herself from putting on an act in front of him, and lowered her gaze, saying calmly:
"Actually... it wouldn't matter if I didn't tell you."

"Huh? Why do you say that?"

"Qingzai told me that the schedule for this drama is very tight, and it will be filmed and broadcast at the same time..."

Understanding what she meant, Takahashi Miki pursed her lips and remained silent, subconsciously putting herself in Mio's shoes. She felt it was a difficult situation, but still tentatively asked:

"So, what are you going to do?"

"I have not decided yet……"

Taking a deep breath, Mio Takahashi continued:
"Sister Wei Xi, are you free tomorrow night?"

"Oh, yes, I happen to have tomorrow off."

"Let's talk when we meet."

After hanging up the phone, Mio Takahashi got out of bed, stepped barefoot onto the floor, and reached out to open the window.

She gazed out the window, watching the waning moon being sucked in and exhaled by the clouds. She kept watching until dawn, when the sky began to lighten, before she went back to bed and fell into a deep sleep.

However, she was awakened by a nightmare shortly after falling asleep.

In her dream, she still didn't have the courage to tell her parents that she wanted to become an actress. She secretly participated in the show without their knowledge, but her father found out when it aired.

'You bastard! When did I give you permission to do such a despicable thing?!'

The father berated himself on the phone, then dragged his mother to the Tokyo film set to find her, beat her up in front of everyone, and then announced in front of a group of reporters that he was severing ties with her.

In a single day, all sorts of rumors about her spread across the internet, including the revelation that she had taken out online loans and was dating Shiratori Seiya. Almost the entire internet was criticizing her for getting the lead role by seducing the screenwriter, calling her shameless and an unfilial daughter.

Her acting career ended abruptly before it even began, as she was disgraced and no longer saw any hope in Shiratori Seiya, who ultimately chose to break up with her.

'You've disappointed me so much, Mio.'

'Heh, I told you long ago, you're just a substitute for me...'

'He's never liked you; it's all just wishful thinking on your part!'

Hojo Shione's resentful face suddenly drew closer, and Hasegawa Saori, wielding a long sword, also pressed in step by step!
No…

'I didn't... Kiyoya, I tried my best, and I didn't want to let you down...'

'No, don't go... don't leave me... don't kill me...'

"No!"

Mio Takahashi gasped, her eyes widening as she abruptly sat up in bed, her back soaked with cold sweat that clung to her clothes.

Staring blankly at the pale sky outside, she was lost in thought.

Normally, whether it's a nightmare or a pleasant dream, it would quickly dissipate, but this time, the scenes of her father's insults, cyberbullying, Seiya's abandonment, and the pursuit by Hojo Shione and Hasegawa were deeply etched into her mind.

Mio Takahashi clenched her fists tightly, her fingertips digging into her flesh, the pain constantly stimulating her nerves.

"How can it be……"

She murmured something, sighed, got out of bed, and took a hot shower.

The hot water managed to extinguish some of the turmoil in her heart, but she had no appetite for breakfast and only drank a couple of sips of water.

I glanced at the time and realized it was still early. Remembering that Shiratori Seiya usually went for a morning run at this time, I put on some makeup and headed outside.

I want to see him.

She already had an idea of ​​how to deal with her father.

But I really haven't decided whether or not to do it...

She thought that perhaps just seeing him and hearing him tell her again and again, "It's okay, I'll always be with you, just trust me," would make her heart more resolute and steadfast.

Her heart wasn't strong to begin with; without Shiratori Seiya, she wouldn't have had the dream of becoming an actress.

Unfortunately, reality often differs from expectations. She waited downstairs for a while but didn't see Shiratori Seiya come down. She went upstairs again and rang the doorbell, but no one answered.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to wait downstairs, glancing at the intersection every now and then.

After waiting for a while, Shiratori Seiya's figure came into view, and Takahashi Mio unconsciously smiled.

However, the next moment, when she saw Hojo Shione standing next to him, the smile on her face froze instantly, and then her face darkened.

You're sick but don't go to get treatment, so you just keep bothering married men, right?

Really shameless.

Watching the two chatting and laughing, Mio Takahashi felt a surge of jealousy. She kicked a stone at her feet, her heart filled with resentment, and walked over with a forced smile.

She felt much better after using a sharp remark to make the other person slink into the building.

So what if I arrived early? I'm still the loser. Didn't I win this time?
After driving the other person away, I chatted with Shiratori Seiya for a while. Hearing him tell me about my cousin and repeatedly say that he would stay with me, just as I expected, I felt a little more at ease.

This bastard is so clueless. He wouldn't even accept a kiss from me. Does he think he's shameless?
You won't be able to get it again, so I'm not giving it to him!

After they parted ways, she asked someone to buy her a souvenir doll in the afternoon, and she was busy until evening. As it gradually got dark, she finally grabbed her bag and rushed to the barbecue restaurant where she had arranged to meet Takahashi Miki.

During the meal, the two listened to the sizzling sound of the grilled meat and casually talked about what happened last night, but did not delve into how to resolve the issue.

Miki Takahashi asked Mio more about when she decided to become an actress and how she met Seiya Shiratori.

Mio Takahashi naturally didn't tell the truth. She only said that the two of them discovered they were both interested in this area by accident. He liked writing screenplays and she wanted to be an actress, so they started working together.

When Miki Takahashi asked about the training notes, Mio thought for a moment and this time she didn't lie. She told Shiratori Seiya that he had paid for her to go to the training and that he had spent every day taking care of her.

Although it was her cousin who asked, she couldn't help but feel like she wanted to show off, something that even Mio herself didn't realize.

After hearing the details, Takahashi Miki looked at the girl in front of her with a complicated expression, a wry smile on her face, and sighed:
"Mio, I have to say, I'm a little jealous of you now. You're really lucky."

Hearing her cousin say that, Takahashi Mio felt a surge of joy, taking a sip of warm tea to hide the smile on her lips. "It's alright... actually, it's not that good, I'm really tired..."

Mio Takahashi waved her hand, met the other person's gaze, hesitated for a moment, and then blinked her charming eyes, saying:

"Sister Wei Xi, can I ask you a question?"

Knowing they were getting down to business, Takahashi Miki put down her chopsticks, her red lips curving into a gentle smile as she looked at Mio and said:
"Go ahead and tell me, Mio. I'll tell you whatever you ask today."

"Um……"

Mio Takahashi nodded, picked up a chopstick, dipped it in water, and drew circles on the table while asking:
"What has sustained you, Miki, all this way?"

"Although your aunt and uncle didn't particularly object to you becoming a model, they weren't very supportive either, right? I remember last time, Sister Wei Xi said that these past few years... haven't been very smooth, so what has made you persist like this?"

"This question..."

Meeting the girl's intense gaze, Takahashi Miki's eyes became somewhat confused. She raised her hand and habitually touched her prominent collarbone, pondering for a moment before saying:
"If you really want to know why, I don't know why I'm still persisting. I originally thought that with my figure, my face, and all my passion, I could succeed, but I've hit walls everywhere, and the number of times I've succeeded..."

As she spoke, she shook her head and laughed self-deprecatingly:
"My most successful time was when I was in college, during a catwalk show organized by an off-campus company, but not many people came to watch..."

"If it was due to ignorant confidence at the beginning, now it's probably because if I don't persevere, I don't know what else I can do, and I don't know what the point of living is if I don't persevere."

"So, it seems like perseverance is the meaning of my life."

She paused, then looked at Mio Takahashi earnestly and said:
"To be honest, I don't really recommend you come into this industry, because hard work alone isn't enough. Even if you're as good-looking as Mio, there are still too many people who work as hard as you."

"Luck and opportunity are really important."

"However, it seems you're not lacking in luck, Mio."

As she spoke, Takahashi Miki glanced at her enviously, then her curiosity about Shiratori Seiya rekindled, and she asked, "..."
"So, I really didn't expect that Shiratori-kun was so talented. He's so young, yet he was able to write a script that would attract investment from a TV station."

"And he seems to care about you a lot? It seems he really loves you..."

Love?

Hearing Takahashi Miki say that, Mio recalled the way he looked at Hojo Shione that morning, and his attitude towards Hasegawa Saori...

She shook her head, choosing not to hide it, and said directly:

"He didn't love me to that extent."

As his performance skills improved and his understanding of the psychology of various people deepened, he became increasingly aware of the differences between Shiratori Seiya's attitude towards himself and others.

Her words surprised Takahashi Miki, who narrowed her long, serpentine eyes and tilted her head to ask in return:

Don't you love me?

"Um……"

Seeing Mio nod, she nodded thoughtfully, and after a moment asked:
"Mio, what do you think love is?"

"This one……"

Hearing her ask that, Mio Takahashi opened her mouth, but couldn't answer for a moment.

Do you think your aunt and uncle love you?

"I have no idea……"

Seeing Mio shake her head, she continued:
"You may have some aversion to your uncle right now, but let's not talk about that for now. But your aunt definitely loves you, right?"

"Ah."

Mio Takahashi did not deny it this time, and raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.

If my mother doesn't love me, then I'll be in a really bad situation.

"So, Mio, do you think your aunt will fully support your dream of becoming a star?"

"Will...right?"

Mio Takahashi originally wanted to give a firm answer, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt that her mother might not be able to fully support her, perhaps because of her father.

"Would your aunt really spend so much money to send you to an artist training agency to support your dream, accompany you to training every day for so long, devote most of her time to you, and even take detailed training notes for you every day?"

"..."

Hearing her question, Mio Takahashi pursed her lips and couldn't speak, feeling somewhat uncertain herself.

Does he really love himself?

But if you truly love yourself, then what about Hojo and Hasegawa?

Is this bastard really that promiscuous?

Can't you just love yourself properly?
Scumbag!

Seeing Mio remain silent, Takahashi Miki smiled and said:

"If this isn't love, then I don't know what love is."

"He may not usually express his emotions very passionately, and he may not say sweet words, but his actions speak for themselves."

Takahashi Miki knew that her younger sister had never been in a relationship, and that's why she thought that was why Miki was so clueless about this.

There was a moment of silence between them. After all, they had come to find a solution for Mio. Takahashi Miki then said:
"So, you just mentioned that Shiratori-kun said he wanted to go back with you, right? Why not trust him a little more and rely on him a little more?"

Upon hearing this, Takahashi Mio snapped out of her reverie. She looked at Miki, shook her head, and said calmly:

"No, I don't plan to do that."

"Actually, I trust him, but it would be too much of me to rely on him completely."

"Hmm? So, Mio, what are you planning to do..."

Before she could finish saying "solve," Mio Takahashi suddenly held up her phone to the other person's face and said:
"Before I came, I told my father that I was going back tomorrow, and I also told my mother that I wanted to become an actress. I booked a train ticket for tomorrow morning, and I plan to go back and explain things to them."

Looking at the text message that had already been sent on her phone screen, Miki Takahashi's eyes widened in surprise as she stared at the girl in front of her.

“Sister Wei Xi, you’re right. Actually, he’s always been the one taking care of me and working hard for my dreams…”

"But isn't that wrong? That's my dream after all. Even if he loves me, he shouldn't go to such lengths for me."

Meeting her cousin's gaze, Takahashi Mio put away her phone, smiled at her with relief, and her beautiful eyes shone with determination:
“Sister Weixi, didn’t you say I was lucky? Meeting him was indeed my luck. I’ve always known that he actually had expectations of me, and that’s why I can’t let him down, right?”

"So, this time it's time for me to fight for my dream."

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(End of this chapter)