Conquer the world, young man!

"Huh?" Sawada Tsunayoshi looked up at the boy, somewhat puzzled.

“But I think that no matter which Tsuna it is, it’s the Tsuna I love.” Totsuka moved closer to Tsuna, wrapped his arms around him, gently hugged him, and leaned in to kiss him. “From now on, Tsuna, you are my lover.”

"Huh?" From initial disbelief to overwhelming joy, Sawada Tsunayoshi experienced a feeling of his heart plummeting to the bottom and then soaring to the sky. Although he didn't know why the boy had said those words, he didn't have time to think about anything else now. For the first time, Sawada Tsunayoshi bravely hugged the boy and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Tatara, I love you! Sawada Tsunayoshi will always love you!"

“Yes, I know,” the boy replied.

As for those who secretly followed, no further words were needed upon witnessing this scene. The Vongola boss's partner's name, from beginning to end, was—Totsuka Tatara.

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140 Branch Line Wulian (1)

Totsuka brought his new album with him this time, and after signing it, he headed to the set of "DarkMoon." He felt indebted to Tsuruga Ren-senpai for his guidance in acting, which allowed him to smoothly complete the music video shoot. He also had a habit of asking Ren-senpai for help when he encountered problems, and usually received excellent solutions. From every perspective, Ren-senpai was someone he truly respected.

I heard today that "DarkMoon" has officially wrapped up filming. As a junior from the same agency, it's only right to celebrate for the senior who took such good care of me. With that thought in mind, Totsuka quickly arrived at the set. As a visitor to the set and also as a singer with considerable fame, Totsuka easily entered the backstage area and witnessed the scene of the actors congratulating each other after all the scenes had been completed.

The female lead in "DarkMoon" is played by Momose Itsumi, who previously filmed a music video with Totsuka. Totsuka knows that Momose Itsumi is a very good actress with a kind personality. She is one of the female characters he admires in the entertainment industry. But seeing this woman now, giving Ren-senpai a polite hug, Totsuka felt inexplicably awkward.

They actually looked quite well-matched, and their conversation seemed very warm and harmonious. It was as if everyone around them had created a separate space for them, making the scene appear very peaceful. For some reason, this thought kept swirling in Totsuka's mind, and he felt increasingly uneasy. Perhaps it was related to Kyoko; after all, in his opinion, Ren-senpai should be interacting with Kyoko like this.

As she was thinking this, Totsuka glanced around at the people next to her and finally spotted Kyoko chatting and laughing with another senior actress, Hiroko Iizuka. Kyoko seemed completely oblivious to Ren-senpai being so close to another woman, which left Totsuka speechless.

"Randy, you're here!" Yasuichi, who was the first to spot Totsuka standing outside, immediately waved and walked up to Totsuka with a big smile. "Why aren't you saying anything outside? Ren just finished here too."

"Mr. Koichi." Totsuka smiled and handed over the album he had prepared. "It's only my second album. I always forgot to bring it with me before, but this time I'm the first one I brought to you."

"So you finally remembered us." She Xingyi reached out and took the boy inside. "Lian has been busy filming lately and has often mentioned you. But I didn't expect you to be so busy too. It's been a long time since we last saw each other."

Ever since the system told him that Ren-senpai's affection for him had reached its maximum, Totsuka began to intentionally or unintentionally avoid contact with Ren-senpai. Even when Ren-senpai would sometimes call or text him, he made himself a little colder. But after doing so, he felt that it might be too much for a senior who had always taken care of him. After all, Ren-senpai hadn't said anything and continued to look after him as always. If he rejected his kindness, wouldn't he be a terrible person?

The more he thought about it, the more guilty he felt. When Ren-senpai texted him to come to the wrap party, Totsuka couldn't help but agree. But after arriving, he couldn't help but regret it. Would Ren-senpai be angry because of his attitude a while ago?

Looking up at Tsuruga Ren, I found him still very gentlemanly, chatting with Momose Itsumi. He seemed completely oblivious to my presence, even though some familiar celebrities around us had greeted him.

It wasn't until Yukichi led him to stand in front of Ren Tsuruga that Ren-senpai's gaze fell on him slightly. With a gentle smile, he extended his hand to introduce him to Momose Itsumi beside him: "Itsumi, this is Randy, my junior from the same agency. I'm sure you know him too."

No, this is really wrong. How could Senior Lian introduce him in such a formulaic way, with such a tone and manner as if she were treating an ordinary junior? This has almost never happened before.

Totsuka was slightly taken aback, but Momose Itsumi very familiarly took Tsuruga Ren's arm and smiled, "Oh, it's Randy. Everyone knows that you and Randy are very close."

Tsuruga Ren didn't deny it, but didn't say much either. He nodded to Totsuka and said, "Randy, thank you so much for taking the time to come. We're going to a banquet later, so please come along."

Totsuka felt a little awkward about the invitation. It should have been a normal invitation from a senior to a junior, but he felt that Senior Ren was unusually distant towards him. On the surface, she was still as gentle as ever, but he had always known that Senior Ren was like this with outsiders. She was much more genuine when she was with him.

After exchanging greetings, they seemed to run out of things to say for a moment, falling into an awkward silence. Shizuku clenched his fists slightly, feeling somewhat superfluous and beginning to regret coming.

However, someone quickly appeared to resolve this predicament. After thanking everyone in the crew, Mogami Kyoko immediately ran to the boy's side and smiled brightly, saying, "Lord Randy, I knew you would come."

"Kyoko, congratulations on the successful completion of your first film." Totsuka breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the lively girl. "It seems like your life on set was pretty good."

Kyoko scratched her short hair and smiled generously, "Everyone in the crew is very nice. I've learned a lot from them. They're all great actors!"

Momose Itsumi also chuckled and said, "Kyoko, your role is also very subversive. I believe that the character you play, Mio, is also unique."

"Momosei-san, your and Tsuruga-senpai's acting is truly amazing." Mogami Kyoko's eyes lit up as she said with intense gaze, "Especially in the emotional conflicts, your acting was just too good!"

"Haha, Ren, it seems our relationship is being praised so much in the play." Momose Itsumi smiled gently, her beautiful face radiating a smile that was truly captivating.

At this point, Totsuka naturally realized something was wrong. Could it be that Momose Itsumi and Ren-senpai had already...?

Just then, She Xingyi whispered to him, "Randy, those two only started dating recently. You and Ren have such a good relationship, you should definitely give them your blessings too."

Totsuka frowned slightly, his heart tightening again. It wasn't with Kyoko, but with Momose Itsumi. How could this be? Although Itsumi was beautiful, generous, and had a good personality, he couldn't find anything wrong with her. But the fact that Ren-senpai was with Itsumi just didn't seem right.

But we should offer our blessings... we should offer our blessings. How can we not wish well when seniors from the same agency are in a relationship? They're probably preparing to go public with their relationship now. If that's the case, many newspapers and media outlets will probably report on it, after all, it's the relationship of a big name in the entertainment industry, Ren Tsuruga.

"I wish you both the best." Totsuka practically forced the words out, without even glancing at the two of them. He just felt uncomfortable seeing them so close. It was probably because of Kyoko; after all, he'd always assumed Kyoko and Ren were a couple.

"Thank you." "Thank you." The almost simultaneous responses made Totsuka even more uncomfortable. He turned to Kyoko and said, "It's been a long time since I've seen you, Kyoko. Let's have a good chat later."

Kyoko Mogami glanced at Ren Tsuruga, then nodded to the boy and said, "Okay, I'd also like to chat with you, Randy-sama. I've listened to your second album, it's really great, and the music video you filmed with Mr. Natori is also beautiful."

"Really?" Totsuka's mood eased slightly, and she smiled, saying, "I'm very happy to be able to work with Natori. I didn't expect there to be so many talented actors in the entertainment industry. Compared to them, I'm really too..."

"Alright, Lord Randy, don't underestimate yourself." Kyoko Mogami chuckled and winked. "You know, you defeated Sho Fuwa. In my eyes, you're incredibly impressive!"

With Kyoko chatting and laughing beside him, Totsuka's mood improved somewhat, but he couldn't help but drift off whenever he saw Ren-senpai and Itsumi together. Soon, the director of the crew, Ogata Keibun, invited everyone to celebrate the wrap-up of filming. Although Totsuka had lost interest, Kyoko dragged him along anyway. Even if Kyoko hadn't dragged him, he would have gone anyway, since Ren-senpai had already told him to come along.

He still vividly remembers the last time he filmed "The Dark War." At the banquet, Senior Lian secretly escorted him home. Just thinking about that scene now makes him laugh. He had only intended to invite Senior Lian in, but his shikigami, Ameonna Ashi, accidentally pushed him down, resulting in a kiss that wasn't quite a kiss…

Totsuka quickly shook his head; at this moment, he was actually letting his mind wander. He clearly wanted to maintain a normal senior-junior relationship with Ren-senpai, and now that he saw Ren-senpai had a lover, he should be happy.

Totsuka was a guest at the banquet, not a member of the film crew. The director and lead actor naturally sat together, along with other veteran actors. Totsuka, Kyoko, and the others sat at another table, facing each other, so they could see everything.

After the usual celebratory speeches, it was time for each actor to connect with each other and offer toasts. Totsuka was in a somewhat gloomy mood today, which made him much more decisive when drinking. And with Kyoko sitting next to him, she wouldn't refuse any toasts offered, so he politely declined as many as he could.

"Lord Randy, you don't need to help me fend off the drinks anymore." Kyoko Mogami saw that the boy's face was flushed from the alcohol and began to dissuade him. "If you keep drinking like this, you'll get drunk."

"No, it won't happen." Totsuka propped his head up and smiled slightly at the girl next to him. "Actually, I've drunk quite a lot of alcohol, so this is no problem for me."

"It's rare for us to see Randy, so come on, let's make sure everyone's having a good time today, cheers!" The one who stood up was a particularly good drinker from the crew. He filled his glass to the boy's and then raised his own glass and drank it all. "I've had mine, Randy, you can drink as you like."

"Then I'll drink it all too." Totsuka picked up his glass and drank the wine in it clean. This made his eyes seem to be covered by a layer of white mist, making it a little difficult to see. Even so, he could still feel the two people at the other table chatting and laughing intimately, and the laughter from the table opposite was really too loud.

"Lord Randy, I think you can't drink anymore." Kyoko Mogami looked at the boy, who looked like he was drunk, with a somewhat heartbreaking smile on his face and bursts of laughter coming from his mouth.

Totsuka shook her head and asked the girl next to her, "Hey, Kyoko, what do you think of Ren-senpai?"

"Tsuruga-senpai is very dedicated to his work, and he takes good care of everyone, whether they are newcomers or not. He is very serious about acting and is a workaholic." Kyoko Mogami said, and then added, "It's just that recently, Tsuruga-senpai has been like he has no energy after filming, but he has recovered his energy today."

"Really?" Totsuka frowned slightly. Was she feeling more energetic today because she could finally go public with her relationship with Ms. Itsumi? They must have received the agency's approval for them to be able to interact like this. But Kyoko was right; that guy was a true workaholic. She wondered if he'd taken good care of himself lately.

Perhaps he had drunk too much, as Totsuka felt a bit bloated in his stomach. He greeted Kyoko and left the banquet, heading towards the restroom. After relieving himself, he walked unsteadily to the sink and splashed cold water on his face, trying to sober up.

"Isn't this Kotara?" A magnetic voice rang out and quickly came from behind to the boy he hadn't seen in a long time.

Totsuka looked up, cool water droplets sliding down his face. He reached out and pulled out a tissue from beside the sink, wiping the water from his face. He squinted slightly before he could see the person in front of him clearly. "Hidetoshi...senpai?"

When Kijima Hideto saw the boy's drunken state, he frowned and asked, "Where's Tsuruga Ren? Are you here alone, or is someone with you?"

Such a large hotel naturally attracts many people of dubious origin, and someone like the boy could easily get into trouble if left unsupervised. Hidetoshi Kijima had always harbored feelings for the boy, but his planned pursuit was thwarted by Ren Tsuruga. Eventually, he came to terms with it; as long as the boy was happy, it didn't matter. He'd always been rather easygoing about relationships. Later, seeing Ren Tsuruga and the boy's seemingly close relationship on television, he completely stopped caring.

But seeing the boy like this now, she felt a little uneasy.

141 Branch Line Wulian (2)

Totsuka automatically ignored Kijima Hidetoshi's question about Tsuruga Ren. She hadn't thought anything of it before, but now that she thought about it, it seemed many people in the entertainment industry automatically associated him with Ren-senpai. Even though they were from the same agency, others would probably think they had a very good relationship.

With his mind wandering to the relationship between him and Ren-senpai, Totsuka waved to Kijima Hideto and chuckled, "Uh, Hideto-senpai, the film crew is right next door, I'll head back now."

Seeing the boy swaying as he walked, Hideto Kijima quickly stepped forward to support him, but was stopped by someone behind him. Turning around, he saw Tsuruga Ren standing beside him with a serious expression; he didn't know when he had arrived.

"So you're here too, Ren." A smile appeared on Takashima Hideto's handsome face. He glanced at the boy and said, "Tarana is really a bit drunk. Who knows what might happen if no one is watching him."

"Thank you for your trouble." Tsuruga Ren's serious expression softened slightly, and he said with his usual gentle smile, "I just didn't expect to see you here, Hidetoshi."

"Maybe it's fate." Hidetoshi Kijima shrugged, then turned to the boy and asked, "Tara, are you alright now? Do you need me to take you home?"

Tsuruga Ren snorted and walked directly to the boy. Under the boy's slightly dazed gaze, she grabbed him and said to Kijima Hideto, "You don't need to worry about that, Hideto. I think your female companion who came with you is waiting for you."

Hideto Kijima clicked his tongue and sighed helplessly at Ren Tsuruga, "Ren, sometimes you don't have to be so guarded. After all, Kotara and I are friends."

Tsuruga Ren glanced at his watch and smiled, reminding her, "Quite some time has passed. It's not gentlemanly to keep a lady waiting."

Hideto Kijima was speechless this time, and could only wave to the boy, "Well then, see you again sometime. But little Tara, don't let Ren have you wrapped around his little finger."

After Hidetokijima left, Totsuka's gaze remained fixed on Ren Tsuruga. Had Ren-senpai come here specifically to wait for him? And what exactly did Hidetokijima-senpai mean by that? But after Hidetokijima left, Ren-senpai let go of his hand, making Totsuka feel even more uneasy.

"Ren-senpai!" Fueled by alcohol, Totsuka grabbed Tsuruga Ren, staring intently at him. "Ren-senpai is acting so strangely today..."

Tsuruga Ren looked down at the boy, whose face was flushed, and suppressed the urge to hug him. Instead, she asked calmly, "Am I acting strangely, Randy? You've drunk so much today, you should go home and rest early."

Totsuka was already annoyed by Ren-senpai's attitude. He gripped Ren's hand tightly and shook his head vigorously. "Is it because of Miss Yimei? Why is Ren-senpai so distant towards me?"

“This has nothing to do with Yimei.” A smile flashed across Tsuruga Ren’s eyes, but he asked with a puzzled look on his face, “Randy, why would you think that? We’re senior and junior colleagues in the same agency, how could our relationship be distant?”

"The Ren-senpai of the past would never have spoken to me with such polite words." Totsuka could only hold onto Tsuruga Ren's hand tightly to ease the pain in his heart. Why had he never realized before how important Ren-senpai's existence was to him? When one person excludes another from their circle, it's hard for anyone not to care.

"As far as I know, Randy, you seemed to treat me the same way a while ago." Tsuruga Ren held the boy's hand and led him out of the restroom, speaking calmly, "It seemed like you weren't even willing to communicate. Perhaps for people who are just colleagues in the agency, this kind of interaction is normal."

Is that how it is?! Totsuka was at a loss for words. Was it his attitude that caused Ren-senpai's change? But…

"Don't worry, Tatara." Tsuruga Ren addressed the boy in his usual way, even reaching out to pat his head. "Let's still be friends."

"Of course." Totsuka's mood instantly improved, and she quickly said, "Ren-senpai, I also brought a new album today. You kept saying I didn't bring you an album, but this time I really did..."

"Ren, I was wondering why I hadn't seen you for so long." Momose Itsumi's arrival interrupted Totsuka's conversation. She smiled at the two of them, stepped forward, and took the boy's other hand. "Randy, you really shouldn't have drunk so much today. Look, you're even unsteady on your feet."

"Yumi-san." Totsuka looked at the beautiful and generous girl leaning against him. Normally, he would have felt shy, but today his mind was filled with thoughts of Yimei and Ren-senpai being a couple. And Yimei had clearly come to see Ren-senpai; such a well-matched couple would be pleasing to the eye for anyone. But why did he feel so unhappy? It made no sense at all. "Thank you, I'm fine, and I haven't had too much to drink."

“People who are drunk usually don’t admit that they’ve had too much to drink.” Momose Itsumi held the boy’s hand tightly without letting go, and even raised an eyebrow at Tsuruga Ren. “How about I have Ren take you home first?”

Totsuka quickly shook his head, "No need to trouble yourself." Both in words and actions, Momose Itsumi and Ren-senpai were truly inseparable, and saying such things seemed very natural to them. But Itsumi-san was truly a wonderful person; even he admired a girl like her. It seemed only natural that Ren-senpai was with her.

Momose Itsumi shook her head firmly and pushed the boy next to Tsuruga Ren. "You're already this drunk, so don't go back to the drinking table. Otherwise, you'll drink even more. As for the director and crew, I'll explain to them. You can go now."

"Itsumi-san, no need..." Totsuka's words were cut short as Momose Itsumi had already left. Surprisingly, he didn't want Ren-senpai to leave, even though he was being supported by her. His thoughts were in a rather chaotic state. "Ren-senpai, you should go back. After all, you're the male lead; it wouldn't be good for you to leave."

"Don't you feel that this time is similar to that time?" This time, Tsuruga Ren also took the boy away from the hotel directly and had no intention of returning to the banquet. "Whether it's Itsuki or Koichi, they really care about my affairs. Even the president asked me indirectly about my relationship with you."

"Huh?" Totsuka was stunned for a moment, then widened his eyes and asked, "About you and me?"

"How do you feel about how we've interacted before today?" Tsuruga Ren took out his car keys, opened the car door, and gently helped the boy into the passenger seat. "And what are your thoughts on my relationship with Itsuki?"

“That kind of interaction is no different from that of ordinary strangers, of course I don’t think it’s good.” Totsuka leaned back in his chair, and just as he was about to fasten his seatbelt, Ren-senpai reached out and fastened it for him. This warmed Totsuka’s heart, but when he heard Ren-senpai ask another question, his smile became somewhat forced. This made him turn his head, not looking at Ren-senpai’s expression, “Miss Yimei is very kind, how could I have any opinion?”

"Yimei, she's certainly a good person. I'm asking what you think of me being with her?" Tsuruga Ren had been keeping an eye on the young man throughout the banquet, without even touching a drop of alcohol. Now, she was driving smoothly and safely. "Do you really think it's a good idea for me to be with her?"

"Senior Ren, you shouldn't be asking me such a question." Totsuka clenched his fists a little tighter and looked out the window. It was already dark, and all that could be seen were the shadowy buildings outside. There was no sound from the street, which made the car even quieter.

"I just want to hear your opinion." Tsuruga Ren's voice was very calm, but it also carried an undeniable seriousness. "This is very important to me."

"Very...important?" Upon hearing this word, Totsuka involuntarily turned to look at Tsuruga Ren. From any angle, Ren-senpai seemed almost perfect, though Totsuka knew Ren-senpai wasn't as perfect as he appeared. He had his own temper, could be quite stubborn at times, and was even someone who couldn't take care of his own health. And now Ren-senpai was saying his opinion was extremely important to him—would he change his mind because of it? This prompted Totsuka to ask, "Ren-senpai, do you mean that if I feel you and Itsumi-san aren't a good match, you'll break up with her?"

Tsuruga Ren nodded naturally and replied affirmatively, "That's for sure."

"Why?" Totsuka's heart raced a little, but he felt that he might be overthinking it. "To treat feelings like this just because of my opinion is too irresponsible!"

“It’s precisely because I want to take responsibility for myself that I’m asking for your opinion.” Tsuruga Ren stopped the car, parked it in the designated parking space, and got out. “It’s still a bit of a walk to your house, let’s walk there.”

Totsuka unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car. His mind was even more confused by Tsuruga Ren's words. He gently rubbed his temples, feeling a little clearer in the night breeze. "Ren-senpai, your joke is not funny at all. How can I be responsible for your opinion?"

"At this point, you still don't understand what I mean?" Tsuruga Ren walked to the boy's side, his gaze darkening. "Just tell me, and I'll listen."

Totsuka bit his lip. If he still didn't understand, he would truly be a fool. Totsuka slowly took a deep breath, calming all his emotions, and asked Senior Ren very seriously, "If I said that I don't want Senior Ren and Miss Yimei to be together, is that alright?"