How to raise a random guy's wife

It may seem that Kobayashi Sora was approaching Star Cluster on a whim, but in reality, he had a deep understanding of the Star Cluster members beforehand. For a considerable period of time, he had been secretly accumulating advantages as much as possible, gradually bringing the outcome closer to his desired direction.

The more thorough the preparation, the higher the success rate.

However, preparing for too long also carries the risk of missing the opportunity...

chirp~

"Hmm." Kato Megumi made a soft sound as she looked at Kobayashi Sora, who had ambushed her.

"You look so cute when you're thinking seriously."

"Can't you wait until you get home to kiss me?"

"I couldn't resist." Kobayashi Sora originally planned to kiss him when she got home.

"I held back..." Kato Megumi gently squeezed Kobayashi Sora's hand reproachfully.

"Eh?"

-

After Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi left, the coffee shop fell silent.

A great plan can significantly boost their influence.

However... there are also risks.

Whether it's worth the risk is a matter of personal opinion.

“I want to participate in this project. You all know the situation at the school.” Hazuki Ren stated her position directly. “Last year’s idol activities helped attract students, and this year’s enrollment met the requirements. My father’s financial support also played a big role. But… this is only temporary. If the school wants to continue, relying solely on Love Live once a year is not enough. We need to maintain the momentum for a long time to attract more students.”

Shibuya Kanon opened her mouth, as Hazuki Ren, the daughter of the school's founder, had a greater responsibility.

“But what Xiangyin said makes sense. There are indeed risks involved, and Kobayashi thinks so too.” Lan Qiansha chimed in, “You said it yourself, to attract more students, we need to maintain popularity. If the situation that Xiangyin is worried about happens during the project, let alone popularity, it will be difficult to even maintain our status as a school idol, right?”

“There is no such thing as a risk-free return in the world. I once heard a magician say: People may work in vain, but they cannot gain without effort.” Ping An Mingjin, who has tried her hand at acting many times, holds a different opinion. “It is certainly irrational to only think about the returns, but it is also not irrational to hesitate because of fear of risks.”

“That’s true.” Shibuya Kanon agreed with Heian Nami’s idea. “But the question is, is it necessary for us to take this risk for this benefit? Kobayashi’s plan is very comprehensive, involving all aspects, but do we really need that much?”

"I want to stand on a bigger stage and be seen by more people." Ping An Mingjin frankly stated her goal, not hiding it at all. "If it's for the team, then we should do everything we can to achieve better results, otherwise..."

“Violet!” Tang Keke, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up, “I think Xiangyin’s idea is right.”

“Coco!” Ping An Mingjin stared at Tang Coco in disbelief.

Tang Keke is clearly the one who should care the most about grades, but now...

"Grades are important, but they're not everything, and we've already done very well. Even if..." Tang Keke paused, "even if it ends here, I don't want to look back someday and find out that it ended because our relationship broke down."

“Coco…” Shibuya Kanon stared blankly at her.

Chapter 328 Believe Me?

"Fun fact: Not every high school student has club activities." Kobayashi Sora typed on the keyboard, checking the progress of the Superstar production team (SST for short). "Kane didn't want to agree to the project because she was afraid that the team would fall apart as the project progressed. In fact, if there is no project that can help them achieve good results in a short period of time, it is very likely that someone will quit, and the team still cannot be maintained."

"You mean...Coco?"

"After all, the environments are different."

Kato Megumi asked curiously, "How did you know?"

“I have some understanding, plus the clues from before,” Kobayashi Sora replied. “Do you remember when we went to Coco’s house before?”

"Yeah, back then there were boxes everywhere."

"I offered to help her tidy up, but she refused."

“Yes,” Kato Megumi nodded, “I was there at the time. If it’s inconvenient for me, I can help out.”

"Her room wasn't tidied up until the school idol activities were on track."

"So... she's ready to leave at any time?" Kato Megumi tilted her head. "It's also possible she wants to move somewhere else, not necessarily go back."

"I'm referring to her sense of urgency. When her first boyfriend was forbidden by her classmates, she even considered transferring schools," Kobayashi Sora explained. "Considering some of the information she posted on social media before, it's not hard to tell that she reached some kind of agreement with her family. Basically, it was to ensure her academic performance while also achieving certain results in school idol activities."

"So Coco will persuade other people to participate in the project?"

"Not necessarily," Kobayashi Sora shook his head. "It could very well be the other way around."

"The other way around?" Kato Megumi asked, puzzled. "Why?"

-

"Why?!" With no result from the discussion, Ping An Mingjin found Tang Keke to talk to her alone.

By chance, Ping An Mingjin overheard Tang Keke's phone call with her family.

With the help of translation software, Ping An Mingjin learned that Tang Keke would have to go back if she didn't achieve good results.

Tang Keke asked her to keep it a secret, so only the two of them knew about it.

Given Heian Sumire's experience in the entertainment industry, Kobayashi Sora's project is truly excellent.

Securing this level of business cooperation would definitely be considered an achievement.

Ping An Mingjin's previous remarks reflected both her desire for fame and her wish to help Tang Keke.

But she didn't expect...

"Why?!" Ping An Ming Jin questioned again, "This is clearly a good opportunity..."

“Didn’t I say this before…” Tang Keke lowered her eyelids slightly, “I don’t want everyone to have to worry about me when they’re doing school idol activities.”

"So what?" Ping An Ming Jin stared at her irritably. "Do you want us to be completely disregardful of each other? Do you want us to not consider each other at all? Then why even team up!"

“That’s not what I meant!” Tang Keke shook her head. “I hope everyone can continue to have fun, instead of choosing a difficult path because of me… At least for now, I can leave with peace of mind. If our relationship breaks down because of this project, then wouldn’t all of this be my fault?”

“Coco, you…” Ping An Mingjin was stunned. “Who are you underestimating! You idiot!”

"Eh?"

"The person standing in front of you is someone who has been diligently practicing various skills and learning all sorts of knowledge, clinging to the entertainment industry but always playing supporting roles!" Ping An Ming Sumire was furious. "Do you think that kind of project was difficult for me?"

“Violet…”

"Don't joke around! You said you could leave in peace. We've worked so hard together for so long, and you haven't even given it your all yet. Do you think I'll forgive you for leaving like this? If you dare to leave, I'll curse you every day—don't underestimate the daughter of a shrine family!"

Tang Keke was stunned. "Huh?"

"You take all the blame, it's all your fault, it's all your fault? Is everything we've achieved so far yours?" An Ping Ming Jin's eyes welled with tears. "You wish! Our current achievements are the result of everyone's hard work. Don't try to take all the credit. Past achievements are like that, and future mistakes will be the same. You have this 'it's all good' look on your face, blaming everything on yourself and then leaving... It's so shameless..."

"I..." Tang Keke opened her mouth.

"I don't want to hear it!" Ping An Mingjin interrupted her. "No matter what you say, I'm definitely participating in this project!"

-

“Sumire and Ren both want to participate in this project…” Shibuya Kanon held her cup, with only Arashi Chisato beside her. “Sumire wants to become famous, and Ren wants to increase the number of students at the school. I can understand that. I also want more people to hear my singing. Kobayashi’s project is great too… But the more I think about it, the more uneasy I feel.”

Arashi Chisara thought for a moment, "Kane, are you really just worried about everyone's relationship?"

"Eh?"

"I feel... you seem to have other worries."

“…You can’t hide anything from me.” Shibuya Kanon sighed. “Right now, we’re facing an audience that likes school idols, because they only come to watch the show if they like it. But once the Kobayashi Project starts, it will attract a lot of attention from casual viewers. While we’ll gain more support, we’ll also gain more criticism. I…I’m a little scared.”

So... you don't want to take any action?

“If we proceed gradually and slowly gain more support, things will be better.” Shibuya Kanon nodded. “My thought is that we don’t need to rush…”

"That's true, but we don't have much time," Lan Qiansha reminded her. "High school is only three years long, and one year has already passed. In the next two years..."

"Would you like to participate in the project as well?"

“No, I want to hear your decision.” Arashi Chisatsu smiled. “I trust Kaon’s decision.”

"I wish I believed in myself as much as you believe in me."

"Then... do you believe me?"

"Of course!"

"That's good then." Lan Qiansha nodded. "Then trust the you I believe in."

"You can do that?"

“Of course~” Lan Qiansha playfully stuck out her tongue. “Actually, I think what Kobayashi said makes a lot of sense.”

"Which one?"

“The first step to solving a problem is to acknowledge its existence.” Arashi Chisa repeated Kobayashi Sora’s words, and then added, “I believe that Kaon, who has discovered the problem, also has the ability to solve it.”

Chapter 329 I Believe in You

A solution to the problem...?

Despite being trusted so much, Shibuya Kanon had absolutely no clue what to do.

After Lan Qiansha left, she pondered alone for a long time, but still couldn't come up with a solution.

Put on your headphones and step out of the house.

Streetlights are lit one by one, and the aroma of Shibuya wanders aimlessly.

Kobayashi Sora's project paints an overly rosy picture of the future.

It was so beautiful that she could hardly believe it.

Just like when she first took the stage.

I, who was always trusted by my companions, and who always tried my best to sing... couldn't sing anything at the most important moment.

No matter how wonderful an idea may seem, it is still just an idea.

The more you believe in something wonderful, the more painful it will be after you fail.

The star cluster has worked so hard to get to this point, we absolutely cannot take any risks.

Lan Qiansha believed in herself, Tang Keke agreed with her, and with her, there were three of them.

If the minority had to submit to the majority, then this matter would already be... no!

Shibuya Kanon shook her head vigorously, trying to banish the thought.