My girlfriend is Saiki Kusunoki

All I can say is that this is probably just the romance between the two young lovers.

"Wow, there are so many people today. I didn't think there would be this many people on the weekend."

"After all, many people are planning to go out and have fun today."

Just as the two swiped their cards and were waiting for the train to arrive on the platform, Naoto suddenly noticed a figure in the crowd that stood out conspicuously.

To be honest, Naoto didn't want to look at this person either, but unfortunately, he looked too strange in the crowd, making it very difficult for Naoto not to notice him.

In such a hot weather, and in a crowded place like a train station, they were not only wearing coats, but also hoodies.

He also wore large sunglasses and a white face mask.

From any perspective, it's all too suspicious.

After all, what normal person would wear such strange clothes in this kind of weather and place?

(Is it some big celebrity? Or some political figure? But why would someone like that take the subway? That's so strange.)

Just as Naoto was wondering who the person standing at the very front of the line could be, the train arrived at the station.

Amidst the raging tide of people, Naoto had no time to think about those things. All he could do now was hold Nanako's hand tightly, afraid that she would be swept away by the crowd.

"Hey! You guys in the back, hold on! Let me get off first!"

"Wait! Don't rush me, let me calm down first! My baby is about to be born!"

"My back! Stop squeezing! My back is going to break!"

"Wait, don't touch me! I'm a man!"

"No, I feel like something is about to be squeezed out."

With the crowds of people, the entire train was soon packed with people.

Even though the train was already overcrowded, people still tried to squeeze in. The train staff were also trying to get more passengers on board.

Under such pressure, Nanko was alright, but Naoto was suffering terribly.

I didn't expect there to be so many people even though I arrived so early to take the subway.

Fortunately, he was experienced and knew that after about three more stops, the crowd would thin out.

By then, there might still be seats available.

………………

Once the train had truly reached its capacity limit, it finally began to move slowly.

Swaying and rocking, Naoto felt himself being constantly jostled and pushed around by the crowd.

Without realizing it, Naoto found himself squeezed next to the car door, and he didn't even know where Nanako had gone.

"Oh no, we'll have to wait until there are fewer people before we can see what happens. But Nanzi should be fine, right?"

Just as Naoto was trying to comfort himself, the train suddenly made a sharp turn, causing him to bump into someone.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

Just as Naoto was apologizing to the person he bumped into, he suddenly noticed that the person standing in front of him was the strange person who had been dressed oddly and standing at the front of the crowd earlier.

Even on the train, this strange man still hadn't taken off his disguise, as if he were hiding from something.

"It's okay, I don't recommend it."

At this moment, the mysterious person said this to Naoto.

Based on the voice, Naoto also discovered that the mysterious person was actually a girl.

Her voice was clear and crisp, like a lark's, and somewhat aloof, yet different from Nanzi's. It was like the difference between a pseudo-emotionless voice and a truly emotionless one.

Brown hair peeked out from under the hood, and his purple pupils were like purple gemstones.

Dense sweat beaded on the girl's forehead, and to Naoto's surprise, she was actually a beautiful young woman.

Chapter 38: Higuchi Enxiang

"Girl, a girl?"

When Naoto saw that the person in front of him was a woman, he was quite embarrassed and his body stiffened.

It's not for any other reason than that I have some gynophobia.

Although Naoto and Nanko seem quite affectionate on the surface, Naoto is actually the kind of person who can't get along with girls at school. If it weren't for Nanko helping him deal with them, he might not even know how to say a word.

At this moment, Nanko followed the crowd to Naoto's side. Seeing Naoto's stiff body, not knowing how to move, and the woman squeezed in the corner of the door, she suddenly understood everything.

My boyfriend's mild gynophobia is acting up again, isn't it?

As for why straight people might have gynophobia, you'd have to ask Nanzi's super sister-obsessed older sister.

Nanko didn't say a word about Naoto's current situation; she just stood quietly beside him.

After noticing Nanako, Naoto gradually relaxed.

While it can be quite awkward to be squeezed next to someone, at least straight people don't have to worry about doing anything embarrassing later.

After the train arrived at another station, it was briefly empty before being filled with people again.

Although Naoto managed to switch places with Nanako during that brief gap, the crowded situation seemed even worse than before.

Inside the train, the air conditioning was completely useless, serving no purpose whatsoever.

The smell of sweat mingled with various strange odors on the train. Under such conditions, it wouldn't be surprising if someone suddenly fainted at any time.

In fact, quite a few people faint during peak periods every year.

The girl who had been squeezed against the door by Nanzi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the person in front of her had changed to Nanzi, but fine beads of sweat continued to drip down her forehead.

Because of the mask, the girl's breathing seemed unusually rapid, as if she was experiencing oxygen deficiency.

"Um, are you alright? Should we get off at the next stop?"

Seeing the girl's unusual behavior, Naoto, who had been watching them, asked with some concern. However, the girl firmly rejected Naoto's suggestion.

"No need, because I'm running out of time for work."

"Is that so? Okay then." After the girl rejected it, Naoto stopped talking. There was no need to care so much about someone who was not related to him.

At this moment, the girl closed her eyes, as if this could alleviate the stuffiness on her body.

The girl was actually regretting it at that moment, wondering why she had been so foolish as to take the Tokyo train.

If I had gotten up a little earlier today, I might have been able to hitch a ride with someone else.

The girl's true identity was just as Naoto had guessed.

However, she's not exactly a big star right now; she's just an idol under 283 Productions, and a member of the four-member group "Noctchill." Her name is Higuchi Enka.

Recently, due to the promotion of her song, Enka has become somewhat famous, but at the same time, her peaceful life has begun to fall into chaos.

Lately, people have been secretly following her, trying to find some gossip or scandals.

It can only be said that some unscrupulous tabloid paparazzi will bite anyone they can get their hands on. To avoid being photographed by anyone, Higuchi Enka has no choice but to wear these stuffy clothes and learn from her predecessors.

The office was supposed to be closed today, but she suddenly received a work notification, so Enka had no choice but to come out.

Now, all I can say is regret.

"If I had known, I would have taken a taxi. Luckily, I didn't run into any perverts."

Just as Enka was feeling relieved that she hadn't encountered any bad people today, she suddenly noticed that someone in the crowd seemed to be secretly watching them.

If you're just looking this way, it shouldn't attract much attention.

But this person was also wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a mask, which made him look like no good person.

Although the man had been moving with the crowd ever since he boarded the bus, his gaze was always fixed on this side of the road.

Even when Naoto was on top of Enka, he secretly took two photos.

Even when they were about to be pushed out, they still wanted to move closer to this side.

Judging from the other party's various behaviors, their identity is self-evident.

That's right, this person is the paparazzi who has been secretly filming Enka all along.

After monitoring Enka for several days, this person still did not give up.

After seeing Enka sneak out today, I immediately chose to follow her.

When he saw that Naoto had accidentally pinned Madoka down, his eyes lit up instantly.

They managed to take a picture of Enka at an incredibly fast speed.

Although the two were complete strangers, it's common knowledge that this stuff is purely fabricated, starting with a single image and then completely made up.

Even if this person isn't straight, it would be the same for them no matter who it is.

After taking this picture, he should have left immediately.

But the paparazzi didn't leave immediately; on the contrary, they wanted more.

(One picture isn't enough; the key is that Reika Higuchi is covering her face. We need to find a way to create more opportunities and generate more buzz.)

For a paparazzo like him who has been staking out the place for several days, the current results are not enough to justify his efforts.

Recently, several idols from 283 Production have enjoyed immense popularity. However, with this popularity comes an increase in paparazzi.

As a paparazzo with dreams, I naturally wouldn't let such a good opportunity fall into the hands of my colleagues.

"As my seniors have said, if there's no opportunity, you have to create one. Even if it means taking the plunge yourself and risking your life, you have to gain attention!"

After glancing at the crowd around him and then at the train schedule, the paparazzi had an idea.

As the crowd continued to move, the paparazzi spotted Enka, who was resting with her eyes closed, and Naoto, who was quietly waiting to get off the bus.

Today, he's determined to stir up trouble between these two people and get a red envelope!

However, what this person didn't know was that a pink-haired girl standing in front of Enka was already starting to get angry.

Someone actually wants to harm their own family's idiot; it seems they really don't want to live anymore.

Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Unparalleled and Domineering Empress Nan!