Kyoto: I just want to be a gentleman

After lunch, Watanabe Hideyuki returned to the familiar activity room of the Classical Literature Department.

These days, Kitano Chiharu has been coming quite frequently.

But things seem a little different today.

He gently pushed the door open and saw Song Qiao Youjia sitting alone on the small stool she usually sat on, wearing headphones, immersed in music and the manuscript in her hands.

The sunlight slanted in through the window, shining on her peaceful face, creating a harmonious picture.

Watanabe Hideyuki stood at the door, a little dazed for a moment. He seemed to have gotten used to the scene of Kitano Chiharu and Matsukyo Yuga chatting animatedly every time he returned to the activity room this month.

But today, the activity room was surprisingly quiet. Only Matsuqiao Yuka was there, quietly enjoying her personal time.

He walked in, closed the door, and tried not to make too much noise for fear of disturbing Song Qiaoyoujia's peace.

But Song Qiaoyoujia still noticed his arrival.

"Senior Watanabe." This time, Matsukyo Yuka did not stand up to greet him, which made Watanabe Hideyuki very happy.

More than a month of education has corrected Song Qiao Youjia's "bad habit" of being polite. Before, every time he entered the activity room, Song Qiao Youjia would stand up and greet him politely, which always made him feel a little uncomfortable.

But today, Song Qiao Yujia just smiled and nodded, which made him feel relaxed and happy.

"It seems that I am the first one to come back today." Watanabe Hideyuki joked as he walked to his seat and sat down.

"Yeah, Senior is really quick today." Song Qiao Yujia responded with a teasing smile in her eyes, "Usually, Senior Kitano arrives first, but today she seems to have been delayed by something."

"Well, maybe she encountered something important." Watanabe Hideyuki said casually, then turned to look at Matsukyo Yuka, "What are you doing today? It's so quiet."

"Oh, I'm preparing for the speech contest next week." Song Qiaoyoujia pointed to a pile of manuscripts on the table, "I'm revising the speech, trying to express my point of view better."

"It sounds interesting. Do you need my help to take a look?" Hideyuki Watanabe suggested.

"Okay, senior, please wait a minute, I'll be done soon." After saying this, Matsukyo Yuka lowered her head and continued to revise it for a while, then handed it to Watanabe Hideyuki.

Watanabe Hideyuki took the speech and read it carefully. The activity room was quiet again, with only the occasional sound of turning papers and pens.

A few minutes later, Watanabe Hideyuki put down his speech.

"It's well written, with clear logic and distinct viewpoints," he praised. "However, I think it could be slightly revised to make the sentences more fluent."

As he spoke, he picked up a pen and made several marks on the speech, explaining in detail the reasons for each change.

Matsukyo Yuka listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and agreed with Watanabe Hideyuki's suggestion.

"By the way, senior." Matsukyo Yuka suddenly remembered something and looked up at Watanabe Hideyuki.

"What's wrong?" Watanabe Hideyuki asked puzzledly.

"The cultural festival is coming up in a few days. Senior, you haven't forgotten that manuscript, have you?" Song Qiao Youjia reminded with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

"I've finished writing." Watanabe Hideyuki paused, then took out the memo on his mobile phone, with densely packed text displayed on the screen.

"What have you finished writing?" A clear voice suddenly came from outside the door.

It’s Chiharu Kitano.

She pushed the door open and walked in, her eyes moving between Watanabe Hideyuki and Matsukyo Yuka, finally stopping on the phone in Watanabe Hideyuki's hand.

Dangerous!

Director Yuka, who is good at keeping himself safe, keenly noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere at this moment.

She calmly pulled her small stool back a little, as if to reserve a safe distance for the impending "storm".

Chiharu Kitano slowly walked over to them with an elusive smile on her face.

She didn't speak immediately, but stared at the phone screen quietly, as if examining something.

Watanabe Hideyuki felt a little uncomfortable. He cleared his throat and tried to break the silence: "Chiharu, we are discussing the cultural festival."

Kitano Chiharu raised her head, looked away from the phone screen, and said calmly: "Oh? Really?"

There was no emotion in her tone, but Song Qiaoyoujia could feel the pressure.

She couldn't help but be thankful for her little action just now. At least now she was in a relatively "safe" position.

"What exactly do you want to do, Chiharu?" Watanabe Hideyuki finally spoke, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice.

Kitano Chiharu did not answer, but looked up at him.

"Didn't we agree to wait until after graduation to start..." Watanabe Hideyuki said halfway when he suddenly realized his slip of the tongue and quickly stopped talking.

Song Qiao Yujia next to her silently took out the yogurt from her skirt.

Today’s plot... seems to be about campus romance?

She is also a little uncertain about being a director, so let's wait and see.

However, Kitano Chiharu's eyes did not waver at all.

"In that case, why did you start early?" she asked back, her tone disturbingly calm.

Watanabe Hideyuki was a little annoyed. He knew what he was talking about and what it meant.

"Because I can't wait any longer." Kitano Chiharu said word by word, her tone gradually getting heavier, "I've had enough of this kind of life. I want to get you and be with you."

“But not now!” Watanabe Hideyuki also raised his voice, “We are still too young, this will ruin everything for us!”

"Do you think I don't know?" Kitano Chiharu sneered, "You can't sleep every night, you're thinking about me..."

Watanabe Hideyuki looked at her in shock, having never expected her to say that.

Director Yujia also looked at her in shock. She didn't expect the script to be so explosive.

"You can't fool me, Watanabe Hideyuki." Kitano Chiharu stood up and approached him. "I know you like me, and I like you too. So why don't we just face it head on?"

"We said we would be together after graduation. Have you forgotten our agreement?" Watanabe Hideyuki retorted.

"I haven't forgotten." Kitano Chiharu paused, the light in her eyes dimmed a little, "I just can't wait any longer."

"You are really too naive." Watanabe Hideyuki shook his head, "We still need to study, go to college, and gain a foothold in society. If we are together now, it will only ruin our future."

"But I don't care about that." Kitano Chiharu's eyes became blurred, "I just want to be with you, I want you to belong to me, and I want myself to belong to you. I can't stand our current situation, this separation makes me crazy."

Watanabe Hideyuki took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"Chiharu, we are students and have a long way to go. If we stay together now, it will only bring us trouble. Do you understand?"

Song Qiaoyoujia nodded frantically beside him.

Kitano Chiharu shook her head, the desire in her eyes almost devouring him.

"I don't want to hear this from you. I want you to agree to it now. Otherwise I will go crazy until you agree."

Watanabe Hideyuki looked at her with mixed feelings.

He never thought that his feelings for her would be so strong that he would do something irrational.

Director Yujia looked at the two of them with mixed feelings.

She never thought that in the small Luonan High School, there would be two rising stars with the potential to become movie emperors.

"Okay, I promise you." Watanabe Hideyuki whispered, "But now we have to keep it a secret and not let anyone find out about our relationship."

A glimmer of surprise flashed in Kitano Chiharu's eyes, but she quickly restrained her expression.

"I understand," she said. "As long as we are careful, no one will find out."

Watanabe Hideyuki nodded and reached out to hold her hand.

“Let’s cherish this time,” he said, “because after graduation, we will no longer be as innocent as we are now.”

Kitano Chiharu leaned in his arms and whispered, "Yes, so we have to hurry up."

"Click."

Director Yujia called a pause in time.

This campus youth idol drama has officially come to an end.

Because she didn't know what the ending of the whole plot would be if she continued acting.

In her opinion, this "abrupt ending" script is the best arrangement.

But reality is not a drama. The director of this small theater is Matsuqiao Yuka, and she was able to call a halt in time.

But real life outside the play is full of mysteries.

Before leaving, Kitano Chiharu whispered something in Watanabe Hideyuki's ear.

Facing the latter's shocked eyes, she...

Chapter 170 Personal Concert

Time soon came to the middle of the month.

Today is an important day for both Arisa Kuroda and Hideyuki Watanabe - the day of the online concert.

They have been busy for nearly a month preparing for today.

In the afternoon, the two got into the car sent by Saki Sugita to pick them up.

"How is it? Are you nervous?" Watanabe Hideyuki asked the girl next to him.

Arisa Kuroda took a deep breath and said, "A little bit."

"Don't worry," Watanabe Hideyuki comforted softly. As he spoke, he gently grasped the girl's soft and boneless hand. "We have tried our best. No matter what the result is, it is an affirmation of our efforts."

The car drove smoothly along the busy streets of Tokyo, and the tall buildings outside the window were shining in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Inside the car, the two fell into a brief silence, each immersed in their own thoughts.

Soon, the car slowly drove into a spacious parking lot and they arrived at their destination - GF Company.

This is a modern glass high-rise building, reflecting the golden light of the setting sun, looking magnificent.

After getting off the car, Arisa Kuroda and Hideyuki Watanabe straightened their clothes, smiled at each other, and walked into the building side by side.

The receptionist greeted them warmly and led them to the meeting room.

Pushing open the door of the conference room, they saw Saki Sugita and several other company executives already sitting inside.

When Sugita Saki saw them come in, she stood up with a smile and shook hands with them one by one.

"Welcome, Kuroda-san and Watanabe-kun, how are your preparations for today?" Sugita Saki asked enthusiastically.