It's a romantic comedy for everyone, so why am I the only one single?

"Go to hell!"

"This world has actually merged with the world of 'Pushing the Cube'!?"

"But according to the original story, wasn't Hoshino Ai adopted by the president of the small talent agency who took a liking to her when she was 12 years old?"

Countless question marks instantly popped into Iura Hide's head, and for a moment he even forgot to breathe.

On the other hand, perhaps because she was very sensitive to the gazes of others, Hoshino Ai quickly noticed Iura Shu, who had been staring at her.

However, she did not show any dissatisfaction. She simply lowered her head expressionlessly, looking completely different from the confident and cheerful person she was when she first appeared in the original work.

But Iura Hide was certain that this was indeed Hoshino Ai, because Hoshino Ai's personality had always been so gloomy before she became an idol.

"Iura, what's wrong?"

Kono Sakura's gentle voice finally brought Iura Hide back to his senses.

"nothing."

Iura Hide smiled at her, silently making plans in his mind. Then, taking advantage of the opportunity when everyone was helping to repair the school building, he secretly approached Dean Takahashi.

"Huh? You want to know about Xiao Ai's past?"

"Yes, Dean Takahashi, if possible, I would like my parents to adopt Ai!"

Facing the scrutinizing gaze of Dean Takahashi, who possessed decades of life experience, Iura Hide did not hide or evade anything, and frankly expressed his thoughts.

That's right. Even though he doesn't know if that useless president Saito Ichigo or that perverted scumbag Kamiki Hikaru exists in this crossover anime world, he still plans to persuade his parents to adopt Hoshino Ai first.

After all, in his heart's list of unresolved regrets, Hoshino Ai, even if she is not as good as Miyazono Kaori, Furukawa Nagisa, or Meiko, is still in the top ten.

Although he didn't know if he could light up the starlight in Hoshino Ai's eyes, at least it could change Hoshino Ai's tragic fate, right?

“Xiao Ai is a little different from the other children here.” After a moment of silence, Dean Takahashi slowly began to introduce her.

“Most of the other children here are abandoned babies whose parents died in accidents or were abandoned, but Xiao Ai was subjected to long-term domestic violence by her mother. Later, her mother lost her guardianship after being imprisoned for theft, so she was sent here.”

Aside from being a year older, Hoshino Ai at this point is basically the same as the character in the original story.

"Xiao Ai has always longed to be loved and to have a complete family, but if you want to adopt her, you will need to talk to her and get her consent."

"I understand, Dean Takahashi, I'll go find her right away!"

Watching Iura Hide's hurried departure, Dean Takahashi shook his head with a strange expression.

With her discerning eye, she could naturally tell that Iura Hide didn't have any ulterior motives towards Hoshino Ai. In fact, she had seen people like that many times in the past two years.

That's precisely why she felt strange.

"But even if this kid really falls for Xiao Ai, it's okay, as long as he can take good care of her and give her a complete and loving home, that's enough."

With a soft sigh, Dean Takahashi laboriously pulled out her phone, found her contacts, and called the teacher she knew at Katagiri High School.

Although she had great faith in her judgment, she also needed to learn more about Hideaki Iura.

However, to her surprise, Iura Hide was much more outstanding than she had imagined.

She noticed that he had a good personality and was popular with people, even from their brief interactions. But to be friends with someone for half a grade and never fight with anyone was just too exaggerated.

In addition, Iura Hide's family background is also excellent.

After hanging up the phone, she couldn't help but think more highly of Iura Hide and hoped that he could persuade his parents to adopt Hoshino Ai as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Hoshino Ai, wearing a sky-blue hoodie and faded jeans, was sitting alone by the dormitory window, lost in thought, when she was startled awake by a sudden knock on the door.

"It's you?"

Hoshino Ai turned her head to look in the direction of the door, and then immediately recognized Iura Hide.

"May I come inside?"

Iura Hideki asked with a smile.

"Please come in."

After hesitating for a moment, Hoshino Ai still agreed without expression.

However, when Iura Hide walked into the room, sat on the bed opposite her, and looked at her, he suddenly didn't know what to say.

"Wouldn't it be too abrupt and scare her if I just said I wanted to adopt her?"

Seeing the wariness and curiosity hidden in her beautiful purple eyes, Iura Hide hesitated for a moment, then quickly thought of what to say.

"Do you like listening to music?" Iura Hide suddenly asked. Although the question was abrupt, it was not difficult to answer.

“I rarely listen to music,” Hoshino Ai said calmly, her expression blank.

Has anyone ever told you that you're good at singing?

This time, Hoshino Ai couldn't help but pause for a moment before gently shaking her head.

"No one has ever told me this."

"So you should be free this afternoon and evening, right?"

This time, Hoshino Ai didn't speak, but just quietly looked at him.

"I want to take you somewhere; we might not be back until quite late. Of course, I'll get Dean Takahashi's permission first."

A look of surprise and hesitation flashed in Hoshino Ai's eyes.

However, perhaps due to her long-term experience of domestic violence in childhood, she was hesitant to refuse others. After a moment, she finally nodded gently and agreed, without even asking where Iura Hide was going to take her.

Of course, even if she asked, Iura Hide intended to keep it a secret from her.

Afterwards, Iura Hide took her to Dean Takahashi and quietly told Dean Takahashi about his thoughts.

Iura Hide had nothing to hide from Dean Takahashi.

To his complete surprise, Dean Takahashi not only agreed to his request, but even said, "If you stay out too late, let Ai stay at your house for the night."

It completely stumped him.

Hoshino Ai, who was standing to the side, opened her mouth wide after hearing this, and only came back to her senses after leaving Dean Takahashi's room with Iura Hide.

"Does Dean Takahashi trust him that much?"

Hoshino Ai couldn't help but steal a glance at Iura Hide beside her, only to find that Iura Hide had also turned to look at her.

The moment their eyes met, a strange feeling made her heart skip a beat, like a squirrel caught stealing pine nuts. She hurriedly and hastily turned her head away, but couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Chapter 82 A Feeling of Reassurance

"Hey!?"

"Iura, are you taking this child out to play?"

"Weren't you this afternoon—"

Under the direction of Hori Kyoko and Kono Sakura, whose domestic skills are maxed out, and despite Ayasaki Reimi, whose domestic skills are negative 100 and who keeps making things worse, everyone successfully prepared lunch.

However, during the meal, when they learned that Iura Hide was going to take Hoshino Ai out in the afternoon, everyone unsurprisingly showed expressions of surprise, since they all knew that Iura Hide was going to record a song that afternoon.

"Shh-"

Iura Hide quickly covered Yoshikawa Yuki's mouth with his hand, signaling her to shut up.

This stunned Yoshikawa Yuki for a moment. Whether she was angry or holding back, she didn't know. When Iura Hide took her hand away, she came to her senses and punched Iura Hide in a huff, her fair cheeks unconsciously turning red.

"Sorry, sorry—"

"Anyway, you guys shouldn't ask anymore~"

The group exchanged bewildered glances but did not press the matter further.

However, they soon realized that Hoshino Ai might be good at playing a certain instrument, so Iura Hide decided to recruit her into the band.

This guess isn't entirely correct, but it's pretty close.

Hideaki Iura did want Ai Hoshino to join his band, but not as a drummer or bassist; he wanted her to be the lead vocalist.

Although he was determined to change Hoshino Ai's tragic fate, he did not want to waste her amazing talent.

In addition, he had always wanted to find a female lead singer to come back, so this was just the right time.

Moreover, bands and idols are completely different.

Just like in the original work, idols are packaged with countless exquisite lies.

In the main story, Hoshino Ai's confidence and cheerfulness, just like the smile on her face, are all fake pretenses. Deep down, she is always lonely and longs to be loved.

But bands are different.

While some bands are packaged with falsehoods and lies, most bands still prefer to pursue individuality and self-expression, emphasizing authenticity.

This will undoubtedly help Hoshino Ai overcome the shadows of her childhood and truly become optimistic and cheerful.

"Then we'll leave first."

"Well, bye~"

After lunch, Iura Hide didn't wait for Ishikawa Toru and the others to go back together. Instead, he took Hoshino Ai directly onto the subway heading to Shimokitazawa.

He had already confirmed through an online search that there were stars in this world, so when looking for a recording studio, he simply chose one in Shimokitazawa, so that he could also check if Yamada Ryo and Ijichi Nijika were among the stars in this world.

Inside a subway car traveling at high speed.

Perhaps because it was Saturday and the train route led to Shimokitazawa, the train was even more crowded than when he and Kasumigaoka Utaha had gone back yesterday.

In addition, he had just met the legendary subway CH yesterday, which made him have to carefully hold Hoshino, who was taking the subway for the first time, in his arms.

Of course, he didn't have any other thoughts on that matter at the moment.

Although Hoshino Ai had already grown into a graceful young woman at the beginning of the main story, and her figure was not much inferior to that of Kasumigaoka Utaha, but not much less impressive than that of Kitagawa Kaimu, she was now just a little bean sprout, about the same size as Motoko.

However, it's different for Hoshino Ai.

The unfamiliar environment, the crowded people, the polluted air, and the occasional glances from those around her made the thirteen-year-old girl feel incredibly nervous and even afraid.

Only Iura Xiu, who was standing in front of her with his hands creating a safe zone for her, made her feel at ease. This made her want to get closer to Iura Xiu, and before she knew it, she was almost pressed against Iura Xiu.

Realizing this, Hoshino Ai lowered her head shyly, her cheeks almost burning. After all, this was the first time she had ever been so close to any boy since she was a child.

However, this was only the beginning for her.

As the subway arrived at the station, the number of pedestrians getting on and off made the carriage even more crowded.