Tokyo: Idol Girls have absolutely no bad intentions!

The store manager also permitted this behavior. After all, sales had clearly increased since Yuujin Ito started working part-time. The manager didn't care about such small amounts of money.

......

Yujin Ito works the night shift, and as the night deepens, there are almost no customers left.

Normally, Yuhito Ito would have already prepared to leave work.

But today is a bit special.

"Ding-dong" is the sound of the door opening automatically.

Yuujin Ito's gaze immediately fell on the doorway, where a girl walked in.

[Target: Asada Sakuri]

Current favorability rating: 63 (baseline value 20)

Is it a contractually viable partner? Yes (meets relevant conditions)

Chapter 2 Role... Role Playing?

A favorability rating of 63 already meets the minimum requirements for signing a contract.

Yuji Ito has waited until now for her.

Sakura Asada, the girl with thick-rimmed black glasses and a dowdy braided hairstyle.

If you only look at appearances, how can someone like that become an idol?

No one else would have chosen Asada Sakura as their contract partner.

However, in his previous life, influenced by his mother, a top agent, Yuujin Ito could immediately see how good the foundation of Asada Sakura's face was, hidden behind her terrible makeup skills, and that her figure was already better than most people's.

I've been in this parallel world for two months now, and I've learned that it's pretty much the same as my previous life, except for some differences in entertainment and cultural aspects.

So even if Sakura Asada is truly worthless, Yuujin Ito is confident that he can cultivate her into a national idol.

After all, faces can be surgically altered, and bodies can be sculpted with technology. This world is all fake; there aren't that many truly natural beauties.

Moreover, according to his understanding, this braided girl who works part-time until midnight every day has a heart that wants to become an idol.

Yuuhito Ito, who loves fulfilling other people's wishes, is naturally happy to help, certainly not because girls with no background and ordinary families are the most suitable for exploitation.

That's great, another unfortunate girl has been saved.

After entering, Asada Sakura did not select any items, but went straight to the cashier.

She just stood there, neither taking what she wanted nor making any demands.

They were only focusing on the upper body clothing of Yuhito Ito, and it was unclear what they were thinking.

Meanwhile, Yujin Ito grabbed two cream stew bento boxes that were 90% off from the shelf of near-expiry food and put them in the microwave.

Neither of them spoke; this was an unspoken understanding they had developed after spending two months together.

At this point, all that's left in the convenience store is the roar of the air conditioner's outdoor unit and the sound of the microwave heating.

"Miss Asada."

Yuji Ito's sudden outburst broke the tranquil atmosphere.

Asada Sakura was clearly taken aback when Ito Yuujin suddenly called her name. Snapping out of her reverie, she pursed her lips, avoiding Ito Yuujin's gaze; she hesitated.

"What you said before was all true, right?"

It was both a question and a way of comforting myself.

"Of course, as long as you follow my instructions."

There was a strange, convincing magic in Ito Yujin's words. Asada Sakura looked into Ito Yujin's eyes, and for some reason, she also felt a surge of confidence in herself.

"Then I promise you."

"Ding~~"

The microwave oven also completed its task at the same time.

Fireworks burst forth, creating a dazzling display of light and color. The moment Asada Sakura agreed, the interface changed.

[Target: Asada Sakuri]

Current favorability rating: 63

[Development Goal: To cultivate nationally recognized idols with both singing and dancing skills]

[Abilities: Dance E, Vocal C, Learning D]

[Resilience: B+]

[Current assessment: An unfortunate, unknown girl]

(By increasing the target audience's popularity and basic abilities, rewards can be distributed and more features can be unlocked.)

(Awards received: GTA's professional observation, "I Want to Be Cute", Basic Guitar Proficiency)

......

How should I put it, this panel suddenly made Yuujin Ito think that Miki Hayakawa would also be quite good.

Aside from his ability to withstand pressure, he was at a loss as to where to begin planning Asada Sakura's idol future.

Is there really a future?

If we lack the strength, then we should cultivate it right now.

Next week is the school's cultural festival, and it would be too hasty to suddenly apply for a program now, and the student council is unlikely to agree.

Time is very tight.

Thinking of this, Yuji Ito's brows furrowed unconsciously.

He took the bento box out of the microwave, removed his apron, and, under Asada Sakura's shocked gaze, pulled her hand and walked out of the convenience store.

Under the dim streetlights, two figures, one tall and one short, walked quickly.

Where are we going now?

"my home."

Because he was preoccupied with planning for the future, Yuujin Ito didn't notice that Sakura Asada's voice was trembling.

If he turned around at that moment, he would see that Asada Sakura's face was somewhat pale.

"You mean helping me become an idol, not role-playing, right?"

"No."

"Should I change my clothes?"

"want."

"As expected..." Asada Sakura's voice trailed off as she murmured to herself, her mind drifting into a state of unconsciousness.

Even after bringing Asada Sakura into her apartment, the situation did not improve.

"You eat first, I'll go do the preparations."

Yuji Ito placed the food on the dining table and then went into the bedroom.

He didn't know what the system's judgment criteria were, nor did he know whether a vocal C could sing without going off-key.

If she sings off-key, then the plan to have her perform at the cultural festival will have to be canceled.

Originality is currently the only way to stand out.

There's still not enough time.

Ito Yuhito quickly wrote the score of "Kawaii Nana" with his hands.

Even though it's already 1 a.m., he still doesn't feel sleepy or tired.

He couldn't possibly let go of an opportunity that could make him rich.

Just as he was writing the score, he heard sobbing coming from outside.

Because I rented the place cheaply, the soundproofing is terrible.

He came out of the bedroom with sheet music in his hand.

Asada Sakura held chopsticks in her right hand. The lid of her cream bento box, which had been folded open, was already open, but there was no sign of it having been eaten.

The sobbing was coming from her; under the light, the tear tracks on Asada Sakura's face could be faintly seen.

Yuji Ito stepped forward quickly, somewhat puzzled.

"What's wrong? Is your lunchbox cold? I have a microwave, I'll take it to heat it up for you."

Asada Sakura ate her boxed lunch in small bites, but she couldn't stop sobbing.

"No...no need."

Sitting opposite her, Yuujin Ito didn't seem to care and continued eating.

"I...I want to become an idol, a household name idol, I've wanted to since I was little."

Sakura Asada spoke haltingly, her voice trembling with tears, yet the unwavering resolve in her words was undeniable.

“I have no talent, I’m just an ordinary person. A few days ago you suddenly said to me, ‘Do you want to become an idol?’ At that time, I thought you were a fraudster and ran away.”

"Actually, I'm very scared. I'm afraid that no matter how much I give, there will be no results. I'm afraid that this is just your joke. I'm afraid that this is just wishful thinking on my part, and that I'm just deluding myself."

"I fear that you will also shatter my only dream in the near future, and abandon me after you have seen my talent."

Hearing Asada Sakura's words, Ito Yuujin felt a little guilty. He had indeed had that thought the moment he saw Asada Sakura's ability.

They ate their boxed lunches silently, not daring to say a word.

“So…” She paused, as if trying to calm herself down, then said in a pleading and expectant tone, “You really shouldn’t give up on me.”

The bulky black-rimmed glasses that covered most of her face had long since been removed.

Looking at Asada Sakura's tearful eyes, which looked like they were about to shatter.

Yuji Ito knew what she wanted to hear at that moment.

"Will not."