The Gemini Princess wants me to confess my feelings!

Chapter 106 Shock

The moment she heard those words, Kirihara Akira knew how the two of them would react.

His head was as big as a bucket.

Fukuyama Hikaru and Li Changqing both fell silent, their expressions filled with shock as they looked at Kirihara Akira.

What's going on?

Are all teachers this wild these days?

Knowing that he would miss the chance to clarify things if he didn't speak up, Kirihara Akira said, "Whatever you're thinking, please take it back. Things are not as you imagine."

"I didn't say anything."

"I didn't say anything."

The two spoke in unison.

Kisaragi Shiori asked, somewhat puzzled, "What's wrong? Don't you two want me to borrow him?"

"Of course I'd like to... Pfft." Li Changqing had barely finished speaking when Fukuyama Hikaru elbowed him, interrupting him, "We made an appointment, but it depends on the situation. Teacher, is there something urgent you need to see her about?"

"It shouldn't be too urgent, right?" Kirihara Akira frantically winked at him from the side.

Normally, such a conversation would be enough for Shiori Kisaragi to figure out what shocking things these two high school students had in their minds.

But today, she was clearly anxious and uneasy.

Kisaragi Shiori said, "Um...something about the future."

In the context of using Japanese language, and in the context of Shiori Kisaragi's use of the language, this sentence can be understood as: "I want to talk to this guy about the future."

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The two fell silent again.

Now, Shiori Kisaragi finally came to her senses. She tried to smooth things over by saying, "This future refers to his future education."

This excuse won't convince anyone.

Shiori Kisaragi is a highly educated graduate hired from outside the school; she is a temporary worker at the school.

Under what circumstances would a prestigious high school like Dongcheng High School need an external music teacher to discuss college admissions with its students?

College entrance rates are not a concern for temporary workers.

Kirihara Akira rubbed her numb face, grabbed Kisaragi Shiori's arm, and said, "Dad, please stop talking. Let's go backstage."

"Understanding, long live understanding," Li Changqing said in Chinese.

Fukuyama Hikaru couldn't understand or speak Chinese, so he said, "Wagarimas."

In the backstage dressing room, Kirihara Akira looked at Kisaragi Shiori and said helplessly, "I never expected you to be so flustered. Where's your professionalism?"

"The police code didn't tell me how to hold a microphone and sing in front of hundreds or even thousands of people without my voice trembling at all," Shiori Kisaragi said in a long and complicated sentence.

Kirihara Akira blushed with embarrassment: "Then don't do that! If you had said a few more words, the whole of Dongcheng would be talking about our teacher-student romance tomorrow!"

"Wrong!" Shiori Kisaragi exclaimed, covering her mouth in surprise, as if she had just realized what had happened.

Kirihara Akira rolled her eyes and said, "So why did you call me here?"

"I'm nervous," Shiori Kisaragi said, looking at him with a pitiful expression.

Kirihara Akatsuki's heart skipped a beat; she almost felt it burst out of her chest.

An older woman pretending to be young has incredible power.

Kirihara Akira took a deep breath and said, "You're a big star, and you're still getting stage fright?"

"What big star?" Shiori Kisaragi said, "She recorded a song; at best, she's just an online singer."

"Then there's nothing I can do to help you even if I come here." Kirihara Akira shrugged.

"I feel a little better now that you're here," Shiori Kisaragi muttered.

Kirihara Akatsuki said, "Alright then, I'll be watching you."

Shiori Kisaragi was stunned for a moment, then her face became even hotter.

She sighed and said, "I have something important to discuss with you."

"Huh?" Kirihara Akira asked, puzzled.

"Choose a stage name, and use that name to label your songs, lyrics, and compositions from now on," said Shiori Kisaragi.

Kirihara Akatsuki frowned and said, "Why is it about this again? Didn't we discuss it before?"

Shiori Kisaragi gave a perfectly legitimate reason: "My goal as a singer from the very beginning was to debut as a solo artist, attract the attention of the Suruga Group, and then go undercover. Although this goal has gone through some twists and turns, with the two Mori girls graduating, the orders from above remain unchanged, so I still have to move towards this goal as before."

"If things were done according to your idea, then if an independent singer created a popular song and then donated all the money, the flow of funds would definitely raise suspicions."

Kirihara Akira thought about it and realized that it was indeed true.

"If you fabricate a lyricist and their work becomes successful, others will investigate."

"Lyricists are not entertainers after all; many of them live in anonymity." Shiori Kisaragi shook her head and said, "Besides, your concerns are a precautionary measure from a God's-eye view."

Some people suspect you're the lyricist and composer of my work, but they need to know we know each other first. What's so strange about that? You were my student.

"Even if you want to see through this layer, you need to know that you have studied vocal music, but your level is so high that it is impossible to explain. You are neither from a professional background nor have you taken any vocal lessons. To force a connection between you and my songwriters would require you to have supernatural powers."

Seeing that Kirihara Akira was about to speak, Kisaragi Shiori preemptively said, "Don't be so polite."

"————Alright." Kirihara Akatsuki really had no reason to refuse.

"I'll give you a portion of the money first; you can donate it or do whatever you want with it," Shiori Kisaragi said. "Even so, I'm still getting a huge advantage."

He said, "Then that's settled—when are you going on stage to perform?"

"Five minutes later," Shiori Kisaragi said.

"There's still time to warm up your voice," Kirihara Akira said. "I can also teach you a new last-minute cramming technique today."

"What?" Shiori Kisaragi asked.

Cover your mouth with your hand and then exhale through your mouth.

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Kirihara Akira's explanation was somewhat vague, and Kisaragi Shiori didn't seem to grasp it, trying several times without success.

Kirihara Akira then leaned forward and, without a word, covered her mouth, saying, "Make a 'doo' sound, like you always do when you open your mouth."

As Shiori Kisaragi strained her abdomen, Akira Kirihara felt the energy emanating from her palm.

As expected of Shiori Kisaragi, an outstanding graduate of the police academy and an elite member of the First Investigation Division, her breath control is excellent and her lung capacity is sufficient.

Kirihara Akira just wanted to test her and make her hold back for a while longer.

Even after Kisaragi Shiori had truly stopped breathing, Kirihara Akira still didn't let go.

Shiori Kisaragi glared at him, but he pretended not to notice.

"Ouch!" Kirihara Akira pulled her hand back and looked at her palm.

There were no teeth marks on it, I don't know if it was because they couldn't bear to bite it or because the teeth were too close together to be able to move freely.

Kisaragi Shiori looked at him and said earnestly, "Thank you for coming."

"What are you thanking me for? You're my student. If you mess up your performance on stage later, just don't mention my name."

"Then you have to tell me your name first."

After thinking for a moment, Kirihara Akatsuki gave her a name.

Kisaragi Shiori pondered the name for a moment, smiled, patted her cheeks, walked out from backstage, and went on stage to sing.