Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 132: The Enemy is Outnumbered and We are Outnumbered
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Shiratori Seiya put down his cup and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"Didn't you say you're usually quite low-key?"

Meeting his gaze, Mio Takahashi, unusually, didn't look away and spoke directly:
"Why did they confess to each other in front of so many people this time? Hasegawa is really funny. Isn't it normal not to say yes? Saying yes would be betrayal. These people don't understand anything at all..."

When she woke up this morning, she saw a post on her phone on the school forum detailing the whole incident, along with photos of the two of them embracing. She was so angry that she almost ground her teeth to powder.

Return his wife?
This is something that's not even close to happening yet, have you no shame?

I'm Shiratori Seiya's official girlfriend now, okay?
They just play the emotional card!

Hearing Takahashi Mio's jealous expression, Shiratori Seiya hesitated for a moment before explaining:

"There's no such thing as mutual confession. It's just a case of three people making a tiger out of a pie. Besides, if Saori really didn't want to go, I think the prospects for her would be pretty good."

Upon hearing this, Takahashi Mio gave him a strange look, and said with a half-smile:
"I don't understand what you're saying. You're so good to her, it's only natural that she doesn't want to go, right?"

After a pause, she said again:
"Anyway, if it were me, I probably wouldn't hesitate to refuse."

"..."

Shiratori Seiya gave her a deep look, chewed up the Ryukakusan in his mouth and swallowed it, then suddenly said in a deep voice:
"If I went there, I could earn at least several hundred million in the future."

Mio Takahashi's eyelids twitched, and she looked at Seiya Shiratori with a puzzled expression before finally saying:
"So many?"

"There are so many."

"Um……"

Mio's expression turned serious. After a moment of contemplation, she finally managed to utter a few words:

"That's not something we can't consider..."

Seeing her deep in thought, Shiratori Seiya couldn't help but laugh.

No matter when or what, Mio always brings a sense of peace.

Seeing Shiratori Seiya laughing at her, Takahashi Mio worried that he might be serious and quickly added:

"I was just kidding. Do you think I'm so easily bribed?"

"Besides, if they really offer a lot, I think we can discuss it. It's all about making money, so there's no shame in it. I'll share half of my profits with you, so you won't lose out..."

"Also, I won't believe their empty promises unless they actually transfer the money to my account. I think it's better to take it one step at a time. Anyway, you said I'd become famous sooner or later, right?"

After listening to her long speech, Shiratori Seiya gave her a deep look. The girl had a blush on her face, and the sunlight fell on her snow-white neck, giving her an indescribable charm.

Suppressing the urge to kiss him, he took a deep breath and asked:

"What did you say?"

"what?"

Mio Takahashi was taken aback, then realized what she meant and said:
"I said I'd become famous sooner or later."

"No, it's the previous sentence: what if someone gives you a lot of money and you make a profit? What do you do then?"

"I'll share half with you, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Kiyosai said with a half-smile:

"You're still willing to share the money with me? Does that mean I won't have to give you any money later?"

"what?"

Mio was surprised by his words and exclaimed in surprise, then tugged at his arm and said:

"What's wrong with your thinking? I'm such a loyal friend, shouldn't you be giving me a raise to keep me here?"

Remembering his earlier statement that he wouldn't give her any money, Takahashi Mio's heart sank. She gripped Shiratori Seiya's hand tighter and looked at him with worried eyes, asking:
"Didn't you say you'd do your best to keep your word? Why are you being so stingy with your money now? Have you changed your mind?"

After a pause, she said again:
"Let me tell you, it's too late to back out now. Besides, I've already filled out the marriage certificate. If Dad finds out, he'll never forgive you..."

She bit her red lips, nervously awaiting Shiratori Seiya's response.

The thought of Shiratori Seiya not giving her money made her inexplicably anxious.

Unbeknownst to him, the monthly transfers Shiratori Seiya made to himself seemed to have become more than just money.

It seemed more like a medium for connecting them, and if it were to break down one day, she couldn't seem to find any reason why she would still be willing to stay by Shiratori Seiya's side.

Like it?
But does this bastard like me?

One-sided liking, or unrequited love, is acceptable.

But if you want to be together, it's not enough for just one person to agree.

Thinking this, Mio Takahashi felt inexplicably afraid.

Unconsciously, the words Hojo Shione had said to her came to mind again:

"Actually, you don't need to envy me. You'll have it too. Once you become famous, the speed at which you make money will exceed your imagination."

If one day I really make a lot of money, what reason should I find to stay by Shiratori Seiya's side?

Mio Takahashi's eyes became somewhat confused. She couldn't help but wonder if this was why Shione Hojo broke up with Seiya Shiratori.
Noticing Mio's sudden absent-mindedness, Shiratori Seiya reached out and nudged her shoulder, asking:

"What are you thinking about?" "Ah..."

Mio snapped out of her daze, blinked, and looked at Shiratori Seiya, saying:
"I'm wondering, if I become famous, how much will you pay me a month?"

What a money-grubber!

Although he felt at ease, after it happened so many times, Shiratori Seiya couldn't help but feel a little speechless, and he pursed his lips and said:

"You won't be short of money then, and I can offer you something more important."

"However, aren't you thinking too far ahead? If you're ready for tomorrow's audition, then focus on filming this drama first. Take it one step at a time, and look back a year from now. You might be a completely different person, Mio."

"Slow is fast, gentle is urgent."

"Oh."

Mio Takahashi curled her red lips into a hum, then lowered her gaze, seemingly lost in thought, before her eyes suddenly lit up.

If I make a lot of money and become really famous in the future, then I'll just spend money to support him...

However, just a few seconds after the thought crossed her mind, she frowned in annoyance.

If I give him a lot of money, will he use it to support other women?
This bastard...

Mio Takahashi was a little annoyed at first, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt annoyed that she was still a long way from success.

Let's focus on taking this step first...

……

The next day.

Shiratori Seiya never fights a battle he is unprepared for.

In fact, although he was extremely strict with Mio Takahashi's training, this audition was practically a pre-arranged decision.

Although I told Fujikawa Shunpei that I was giving my friend a chance to audition, as long as his acting skills are up to par and his appearance isn't too bad, both the director and the producer will give him face.

At the beginning of the audition, Mio Takahashi was so nervous that she was trembling a little, but after a minute or so, she gradually got used to it.

Even after the director asked her to try to act out several scenes from the script, she completely got into character.

Mio Takahashi stood up, took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, her eyes were filled with a deep, unfathomable mist.

Her gaze swept over Shiratori Seiya, the producer, and the director in turn, her eyes glistening with tears, and she said in a deep voice:
"I feel guilty towards everyone."

In an instant, Mio Takahashi seemed to embody the tragic character shrouded in the shadow of her family of origin: Hiroko Asakura.

Whether it's her eyes, tone of voice, or subtle body language, she fully expressed the female protagonist's forbearance and inferiority complex, contradictions and struggles, and inner resilience in this suspense drama.

Producer Shunpei Fujikawa snapped out of his daze, turned and gave Shiratori Seiya a deep look, and out of Takahashi Mio's sight, gave him a thumbs up.

He then asked a few more questions and told Takahashi Mio to go back and wait for further notice.

"Thank you teachers."

Mio bowed to the group and then walked outside.

However, she was only nineteen years old after all, and as she was leaving, she couldn't help but turn around and give Shiratori Seiya a peace sign.

Before Shiratori Seiya could react, she slipped out, ready to celebrate with her cousin.

Even she could tell that, apart from Shiratori Seiya, the other two people were quite satisfied with their acting skills.

With Shiratori Seiya's involvement, the female lead is unlikely to run away.

"How is it, Mio?"

As soon as she came out, she was greeted by her cousin, Miki Takahashi, who was waiting at the door. She raised her narrow eyes and looked at the girl with anticipation in her eyes.

Knowing that she had little chance of getting the lead role, she decided to audition for the supporting role, Yukiko Kaneshiro. However, the audition was in the afternoon, and she came so early mainly to keep Mio company.

Meeting her cousin's gaze, Takahashi Mio blinked and feigned modesty, saying:

"I don't know, but it should be close..."

Before she could finish saying the word "more," Mio Takahashi's eyes suddenly froze, and her previously harmless expression vanished instantly, replaced by a gloomy look as she stared at the spot behind her cousin.

Two bright and dazzling figures came into her view.

Hojo Shione, Hojo Suzune...

Mio Takahashi frowned, a sense of unease rising in her heart preventing her from thinking about why these two people were here at this time.

"Mio, what's wrong?"

Noticing something was off about her younger sister's expression, Miki Takahashi asked a question and turned around to follow Mio's gaze.

"nothing."

Mio Takahashi gritted her teeth, her gaze fixed intently on the two of them.

You can't afford to play alone, and you have your family to support, right?
It's not embarrassing either.

So disgusting!
……
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(End of this chapter)