Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 163 Accident
The following day, at 7 p.m.

Asoint restaurant in Tokyo.

Mio Takahashi stood at the door without rushing in. She took out a small vanity mirror from the pocket of her black patent leather trench coat, pursed her red lips, looked at herself in the mirror, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

She spent over half an hour getting ready at home for today's gathering, and the clothes she's wearing were bought a week in advance.

It's not a brand name, and the whole set only costs 15,000 yen, which is much cheaper than what Shiratori Seiya bought for himself.

The reason I'm wearing this relatively inexpensive outfit today is mainly because its style leans towards a queenly aesthetic.

A black patent leather trench coat, worn over a violet satin shirt.

She wore a black bodycon skirt with a matte silver belt around her waist, black stockings that covered her legs, and black leather boots with eight-centimeter heels that made her legs look long and straight.

Mio Takahashi tilted her head slightly, her collar slightly open, revealing a silver necklace hanging on her fair and delicate collarbone. This necklace was bought for her by Seiya Shiratori for 50,000 yen.

She had a 200,000 yen bag that Shiratori Seiya had bought for her slung over her wrist. With this bag, even if she was wearing an unknown brand T-shirt, she would look very expensive.

Mio Takahashi narrowed her peach blossom eyes and, looking in the mirror, imitated the female CEOs she saw on TV. With a disdainful expression on her face, her entire demeanor instantly became elegant and domineering, completely unrecognizable from her previous self.

To be honest, she had just changed into this outfit and put on makeup today, and she hardly recognized herself.

Elegant and sexy, she exudes queen-like charm with just a slight smile.

That would surely shock them, wouldn't it?

First came surprise, then envy, and finally jealousy...

On her way here, Mio Takahashi had already thought about the emotional journeys of these high school girls. Plus, she had been training in acting for so long, and she was sure she would become the brightest star tonight.

Just imagining their envious faces made Takahashi Mio impatient.

Taking a deep breath, she stepped out, pushed open the glass door, and entered the music-themed restaurant.

'Da da.'

As soon as she stepped inside, a melodious piano tune rang in her ears. Mio Takahashi glanced at it out of the corner of her eye, pretending not to care at all.

She had specifically chosen this restaurant; it was a newly opened, ordinary music-themed restaurant in Tokyo, costing around 5,000 yen per person. Tonight, including herself, there were seven of them dining together, and with service charges and other expenses, the total cost was 40,000 yen.

Whether the food tastes good or not is not important.

The important thing is that she only needs to spend 40,000 yen to install a large one, which is incredibly cost-effective.

Back in high school, I was tired of being a nobody in my clique, always following behind others. Now it's time to make them envious.

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Inside the restaurant, a small group of people who had arranged to meet were already seated around a round table by the window.

"What's Takahashi doing? Hasn't he arrived yet?"

"I don't know... I remember she would always arrive early in high school, how come we're the ones waiting for her after only half a year? What bad habit did she develop in Tokyo?"

"Haruno, you have Takahashi's number, right? Why don't you call her and ask where she is? Tell her that if she's late, she'll have to do a handstand, hehehe, just like the rule we had in high school..."

The girl sitting in the middle seemed to be thinking about something. She stirred the coffee in her white porcelain cup with a spoon in one hand, and raised her other hand to cover her mouth and chuckled softly.

Haruno Reika lowered her gaze upon hearing this and did not reply, but she found it amusing in her heart.

She really felt that it was pointless for Mio to invite these people to dinner today; she felt that even saying a word to these scoundrels was a waste of time.

However, she could understand Mio's desire to finally get her revenge, since these people had tried to sabotage her back in high school.

"Mayu, stop joking around. This meal was paid for by Mio. That's enough..."

As the girl finished speaking and was about to say something more, she suddenly heard the sound of high heels tapping on the tiles.

'Tap, tap, tap.'

The crisp sound in the air grew closer and closer. The girl sitting on the outermost edge was the first to turn her head, frowning as she looked toward the source of the sound.

However, the moment she turned her head, the girl's expression froze, her eyes and mouth widened, and she stared blankly at Takahashi Mio.

"What's wrong, Pomeranian?"

The woman sitting next to Hiromi Yamaguchi was the first to notice her strange expression. She stopped complaining about Mio Takahashi's diva-like behavior and asked in confusion.

As she asked the question, she followed Hiromi Yamaguchi's gaze.

Tall and slender Mio Takahashi, exuding the aura of a Tokyo queen, walked towards her.

An eerie silence fell over the six people at the table as they all turned to look at the queen in her black patent leather trench coat.

Apart from Haruno Reika, the others all showed surprise in their eyes.

Taking in the expressions of these people, Mio Takahashi felt a surge of smugness. She leisurely walked to the table, casually placed her designer handbag on it, and said softly with her head slightly bowed:

"Sorry, there was a bit of traffic on the way today." Her tone was calm and composed, without a trace of arrogance, but it was precisely this that made her appear reserved and elegant.

"..."

Everyone was shocked by her outfit. Their gazes first swept to the bag that Takahashi Mio had placed on the table, then to the watch with diamonds on her wrist, and finally to her fair and charming face. But they were also drawn to the necklace around her neck.

The group was shocked by her dramatic transformation. They looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

However, Mio Takahashi didn't seem to mind. She smiled slightly and then beckoned to the waiter who had been beside her since she entered:
"I made a reservation in advance, so please prepare the dishes according to my order."

"Ok."

The waiter bowed slightly and left.

"Taka... Mio, you've really changed a lot."

"Hehe, it's alright. After all, people change sometimes."

Mio Takahashi smiled nonchalantly, then her captivating eyes swept over the crowd. She crossed her arms, crossed one leg over the other, and asked softly:

"I'm sure you all experienced a lot in college, right? I see that you've all changed quite a bit. Any interesting stories?"

"Uh, no, it actually feels similar to high school, I'm always busy studying."

"Mio, this bag of yours, I think it's one of the latest models from the second half of this year, it's only been out for less than two months, right? You bought it already? I remember your family doesn't have..."

The girl sitting in the middle looked at Takahashi Mio with a hesitant expression and couldn't help but ask the question that was on everyone's mind.

That's exactly what I was waiting for you to ask.

Upon hearing this, Mio Takahashi felt a surge of secret pleasure, but her expression remained impassive as she spoke:

"My family really doesn't want me to be too flashy, and they treat me about the same way they did in high school..."

It turned out to be a fake.

Hearing Mio Takahashi say this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and their suppressed resentment began to rise again.

However, immediately afterward, Mio Takahashi's voice rang in my ears again:

"So, my family didn't give me a single penny of this money."

"You earned it yourself?"

Everyone looked on with suspicion, and almost couldn't help but ask her if she had gone into the adult entertainment industry. Only the girl sitting by the window kept her head down and played on her phone after seeing Takahashi Mio for the first time.

Mio Takahashi couldn't help but glance at her again. This woman's name was Yuzuki Matsushita. She used to boss her around a lot in high school. Now she seemed much more docile. Was it because she knew she was ashamed of herself?
Despite the other party ignoring her, Mio Takahashi still felt a sense of relief.

The more Matsushita pretends not to care, the more it shows that she cares; she's probably heartbroken inside.

Thinking about all this, Mio Takahashi said slowly:

"Well, after I went to university, I started to think that being an actor and making movies was more interesting, so I studied for a few months and was spotted by a talent scout... After working hard for a while, I unexpectedly succeeded."

She paused, then sighed and said:
"But it was quite tiring. I worked hard for half a month to prepare for the audition a few days ago. Fortunately, I passed the audition for the female lead. I was really lucky. There were so many seniors auditioning, the line was half a street long, and in the end, I was the one who got the audition. I feel a little ashamed..."

"..."

A moment of silence fell over everyone, as they looked at each other, unsure of what to say. But someone, not wanting to make the situation too awkward, blushed slightly. The girl sitting to Takahashi Mio's right couldn't help but ask:

"What TV series is it? And you're the female lead? Does that mean we'll be able to see you on TV soon?"

"More or less. I can't reveal the title of the show because of the contract, but it's expected to air in January next year..."

Before Mio Takahashi could finish speaking, a familiar voice suddenly rang in her ears.

"Uh, excuse me, miss, how many people are in your party?"

"One."

"If you're alone, I think it would be better for you to go to a private room, it will be quieter there..."

"No need, I'm right here."

The girl frowned, her voice revealing impatience, and slammed a bank card on the table, saying:

"A steamed foie gras, and a Coca-Cola, please."

"Yes, please wait a moment, Miss."

Although I didn't quite understand how foie gras could be eaten with cola, the waiter still obediently served it to me.

However, upon hearing this voice, Mio Takahashi turned around as if she had seen a ghost and looked at the table behind her.

As soon as she turned her head, she saw a slender figure sitting in a chair, one leg crossed, staring at her expressionlessly.

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(End of this chapter)