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"This kind of thing..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Asakura Toru.

The girl with short hair took another step forward, and the two were now so close that they could feel each other's breath.

She raised her head, her eyes filled with the unwavering courage unique to Asakura Toru.

"Genkawa-kun, I don't need too much time to spend with you."

"I made a promise with Higuchi and the others to continue being idols. We still have a long way to go, so we can date secretly. I won't disturb your life or cause you any trouble..."

"I just hope that your gaze, sometimes, can fall upon me..."

"Asakura, do you know what you're saying?"

Genkawa Yu's tone turned serious. "This isn't fair to you."

"I do not care!"

Asakura Toru's emotions suddenly became agitated. She reached out and grabbed Genkawa Yu's right hand, then tightly wrapped her two soft little hands around his palm.

Her small hands were warm and trembling slightly, yet they were held tightly, as if afraid he would break free.

"Genkawa-kun, do you hate me?"

Asakura Toru's voice was earnest, and his blue eyes were filled with expectation and longing as he stared intently into Genkawa Yu's eyes.

The warm, soft touch came from his palm, and coupled with Asakura Toru's blunt words, Genkawa Yu suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Is this question difficult to answer?

"Uh..."

Genkawa Yu's hand was held, and he suddenly realized that even though he already had two girlfriends, he still couldn't resist Asakura Toru's charm.

Doesn't it make your mouth water? Yes, it does!

"No... I don't dislike it."

Volume 3 I Am a Knight of the New Era: Chapter 37 Asakura Toru: Yu, may I call you that? (2-in-1 5k)

"I don't dislike it."

Genkawa Yu spoke those words so gently that they instantly ignited hope in Asakura Toru's eyes.

She looked at Yuan Chuanyou, her chest surging with excitement, caution, and nervousness—a complex mix of emotions.

"That..."

The girl took a deep breath, her voice carrying a hint of probing.

"Genkawa-kun, may I hug you?"

The question was so sudden that it left Yuu Minakawa standing there, stunned.

But before he could answer, Asakura Toru on the other side couldn't wait any longer.

If you don't refuse, then you agree!

So, in the two seconds that Genkawa Yu hesitated, the girl took a step forward and quickly threw herself into his arms.

Asakura Toru stretched out her soft arms and wrapped them tightly around his waist. The force was so great that Genkawa Yu couldn't help but take several steps back until his back hit the wine rack behind him.

The wooden wine rack made a dull thud, and several bottles of wine wobbled slightly but did not fall.

Yuan Chuan You struggled to steady himself, feeling the warmth and softness in his arms, and for a moment he didn't know what to do.

"Well..."

Asakura Toru buried her face in his chest and took a deep breath.

Today, Yu was only wearing a simple short-sleeved T-shirt, and Toru Asakura could clearly feel the warmth of his chest and his strong heartbeat... It was the scent and touch she had longed for.

Yuu Minakawa's feelings were more direct, since Toru Asakura was wearing a dress made of very good material today, and the close-fitting fabric perfectly outlined her slender waist and soft body curves.

At this moment, she was pressed tightly against his body, and the soft touch and the fragrant scent that wafted over him made Yuan Chuan You's eyebrows twitch.

No, I hadn't paid much attention before. Is Asakura really that capable?

The next moment, Genkawa Yu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He found that he didn't know what to do with his hands, so he could only gently place them on Asakura Toru's waist.

The girl had a very slender waist, large enough to encircle with one hand. Even through the thin fabric of her dress, he could feel her unique charm.

"Genkawa-kun."

Asakura Toru's muffled voice came from Genkawa Yu's chest.

"What I just said is true. I won't ask for anything, I won't bother you and Kurokawa, and I won't bother you and Sakurajima-san. I just need to spare a little attention for you."

She spoke softly, but each word struck Yuanchuan Youxin like a hammer blow.

Genkawa Yu sighed, his voice full of helplessness.

"This isn't normal dating logic, Asakura. You're a super charming idol, super cute. You should find someone who only has eyes for you, not... make this kind of choice."

He paused, then continued.

“If I agree, I’ll be the only one who benefits…that’s not fair to you.”

Asakura Toru shook her head in his arms, her soft hair brushing against his chin.

No, that's not it.

Her voice was firm: "When you like someone, there's no such thing as taking advantage of them, because it's me who's willing to compromise."

Yuu Minakawa was surprised. He could understand Toru Asakura's persistence, but he did not expect her to be so clear-headed about her situation and accept it so readily.

"Asakura," he asked softly, "is this how you understand love?"

Asakura Toru raised her head; she was still holding Genkawa Yu's waist, and then looked up at him.

The dim light in the warehouse shone on her face, and her blue eyes flowed with a warm yet firm affection.

"Yes."

She replied, her gaze intense, "If I put it another way, I asked Genkawa-kun to break off his relationship with Kurokawa-san and Sakurajima-san and only be with me, would you agree?"

"..."

This question requires no thought; the answer is definitely no.

He couldn't possibly abandon Akane Kurokawa and Mai Sakurajima for Toru Asakura. He had already made his choice and made a promise, and he wouldn't actually make a choice that would disappoint everyone.

Genkawa Yu shook his head.

When Asakura Tooru saw his reaction, she smiled instead. It was a pure smile, a smile that showed her own sense of relief.

"This is the answer."

She spoke slowly, her tone very calm.

"I looked into it before. You must have known them when Genkawa was in '49', right?"

Genkawa Yu nodded. That was his first time acting in a TV series; he played a blond-haired character.

Although it was just a minor role, it was on the set of that drama that he met Mai Sakurajima and Akane Kurokawa, who was also a newcomer in the cast.

At that time, he never imagined that, a few years later, both of these girls would become his lovers.

“In a relationship, the order of arrival is not a fixed rule,” Asakura Toru said earnestly. “But since I came later, I have no choice but to give in. This is my choice.”

Asakura Toru's attitude was always very frank, or rather, she had already thought it through before confessing.

Just like in the beginning of the dating show, Asakura Toru always thought that Genkawa Yu was a very responsible man, so his hesitation and calmness just now made her feel at ease.

If it's just about playing with yourself, then agreeing immediately is the best option.

But Genkawa Yu did not.

Asakura Toru could clearly sense his inner conflict and his reluctance.

This further confirms that her choice was correct.

"Your choice...?"

Genkawa Yu was pondering the weight behind those words. If he agreed to Asakura Toru's request, it would mean he had a third lover... a beautiful, young idol girlfriend who was willing to compromise for him.

From a normal man's perspective, this is simply a dream come true.

But won't this put her in a difficult position?

From a realistic perspective, Asakura Toru, as an idol, does not hold a higher status in the entertainment industry than an actor.

Although she is very popular, the identity of an idol itself carries a certain "inferiority" label.

According to the deeply ingrained hierarchy in the Japanese entertainment industry, Mai Sakurajima is a national actress, belonging to the highest tier, while Akane Kurokawa's popularity and status have also risen rapidly since the release of the film "Love Like a Bouquet," placing them both in the first tier of actors.

If Asakura Toru really becomes his lover, will this difference in status make her feel uneasy without realizing it?

"Genchuan-kun..."

Asakura Toru seemed to have guessed his hesitation. Instead of letting go of his waist, she hugged him even tighter.

"You don't need to worry about me. I won't compete with them, I won't demand the same amount of time and attention, and I won't cause you any trouble."

She paused, then...

Genkawa Yu immediately pressed, "But what?"

Asakura Toru suddenly smiled gently, then tiptoed. Her movements were quick, and before Genkawa Yu could react, she felt a soft touch gently pressed against her cheek.

That was Asakura Toru's first kiss.

It was light and quick, like a butterfly skimming across the water, but the soft touch and faint fragrance left an indelible mark on Genkawa Yu's skin.

Asakura Toru stepped back a little, looked at Genkawa Yu's surprised expression, and smiled faintly.

"But I will hold on tightly to the part that belongs to me."

The girl's smile held a kind of determination and courage that Genkawa Yu couldn't understand, as if it were declaring something, or making a promise.

After a while, she looked into Genkawa Yu's eyes and asked, word by word.

"Genkawa-kun, can you answer me now?"

"Will you go out with me?"