Until she saw Ichinose Wakaba disappear into some unknown building in front of her, the girl rushed over for the sake of the future.

He clung to the only person who might be able to help him.

"You should get up first."

After the waiter came in to ask if she needed help, Ichinose Wakaba told the girl to get up and stop apologizing. If things continued like this, she felt she might be branded a scumbag boyfriend who manipulates his girlfriend tomorrow.

After all, that's exactly what the waiter's expression said.

Chapter 92 The girl's grievances need someone to help her.

"Yes, I'm sorry!"

Despite being told that by Ichinose Wakaba, Serizawa Nina still kept her head down and didn't dare to get up.

Then the person in front of me handed me the menu: "Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

The development of modern society has made the service industry more prosperous.

For example, the private room where Ichinose Wakaba is currently is not only served tea, but also snacks.

Of course, it's free.

After all, it's the most upscale private room, and all service fees are already included in the ticket price.

So, not wanting to waste her time, Ichinose Wakaba ordered the dishes she wanted to eat.

Serizawa Nina was still reeling from the situation—Who am I? Where am I? Has he forgiven me? Why is he making me order? Is he trying to sell me here?

The girl's thought process was unusual; when she thought about whether she would have to spend a lot of money and then use herself to pay off the debt, Snake trembled.

The dishes that Ichinose Wakaba ordered have arrived.

Grilled meat, eel rice, and some snacks were all placed in front of Serizawa Jincai. The aroma of the food made the girl's stomach, which had been slept all the way, start to rumble.

Since the girl didn't order anything, Ichinose Wakaba just randomly ordered some things: "Can I eat beef rice?"

Pushing the beef rice bowl that often appears in the story towards Serizawa Nina, Ichinose Wakaba started eating the eel rice bowl, while casually watching the manzai comedy downstairs.

The little girl, who was cared for but then ignored, was torn between being hungry and being sold. In the end, hunger prevailed.

Hunger felt like invisible claws, relentlessly scratching at her stomach, making her dizzy. The girl's hands were almost powerless, and her eyes were unfocused until a steaming bowl of beef rice was placed in front of her, at which point her gaze suddenly focused.

The rising steam, carrying a rich aroma of soy sauce, is incredibly enticing and whets the appetite.

The enticing aroma of soy sauce instantly filled her nostrils, and her stomach rumbled as if stimulated. Her face flushed slightly, but she didn't care anymore. She eagerly picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a slice of beef, and put it in her mouth.

With the determination to die eating her fill, Serizawa Nina picked up the beef bowl and began to wolf it down—it was so delicious!

The tender beef practically melted on her tongue, the rich sauce carrying a hint of sweetness and the savory aroma of onions, perfectly bringing out the meat's full flavor. The girl couldn't help but widen her eyes, letting out a soft, satisfied hum.

The rice in the bowl was snow-white and plump, each grain seemingly soaked in the broth, emitting a faint aroma of rice.

The top is covered with thinly sliced ​​beef, the meat tender, with even marbling and a slight sheen. The sauce has soaked into it, giving it a rich amber color, making your mouth water just looking at it.

The beef is interspersed with onions, which become tender and translucent after slow cooking, with a hint of sweetness, and blend perfectly with the sauce.

With a gentle touch of chopsticks, the beef is so tender it almost melts on the tongue. The aroma of the sauce and the meat juices intertwine, creating a perfect balance of salty and sweet, with a hint of wine, awakening all the taste buds.

The next second, Serizawa Rencai quickly scooped up a spoonful of rice. The plump white rice was soaked with sauce, soft and chewy, and with the aroma of beef, it made people feel as if their stomachs were filled with warm sunshine.

She completely disregarded her image, picking up beef, onions, and rice with her chopsticks and eating one bite after another. The fatigue and weakness she had felt earlier seemed to be completely dispelled by this bowl of hot beef rice.

Only after finishing the last bite of rice did the little girl stop eating, sighed contentedly, and leaned back gently in her chair, a blush of contentment spreading across her cheeks.

"Ah... I'm alive..."

She gently stroked her belly, a happy smile still lingering on her lips, like a little animal that had finally been fed, her eyes full of satisfaction and peace.

Then, the girl's attention fell on Wakaba on the stage in front of her.

As a national-level comedian, Wakaba's talent is undeniable. She quickly captivated Serizawa Nina with just a few simple words, leaving the girl flustered and forgetting who she was and where she was.

I no longer have the same fear that I might be sold off to pay off debts.

"Wakaba-kun, your performance today was really good."

After the performance, Ruoye was surrounded by people, with familiar regulars praising him, making it impossible for him to leave.

Today, I received a call from the agent saying that my daughter had requested two tickets to a performance. So, I want to go see what my daughter's friend is like.

Now he's surrounded and has no way to go see what's going on.

However, when she saw the wine-red-haired girl who ran up to her from the private room, she smiled and signed her name on the autograph board that the girl handed her.

Then, to the girl's delighted surprise, Wakaba looked at the other person who had left.

That familiar face and golden pupils made the smile on Xiaoxing Ruoye's face fade slightly.

Until a piercing shout of "Wait for me!" rang out beside her, and the wine-red-haired girl chased after that figure, disappearing from Wakaba's sight.

"and many more!"

Clutching her autograph and carrying her suitcase, Nina Serizawa chased after Wakaba Ichinose. However, her purple physique and crimson killer affix allowed her to easily shake off the little girl.

For the first time, Serizawa Nina felt wronged—am I some kind of monster?!

Having lost her way, the girl began to wander the streets of Shimokitazawa alone.

With no destination in sight, her phone out of battery, and no idea where she was, Serizawa Nina's eyes reddened, and her sore nose made her feel very wronged.

The bullying she experienced in the past, the falling out with her best friend, her father's rigid and uncomprehending attitude, and the result of coming to Tokyo alone have led to this situation.

Feeling wronged was like a silent tide, quietly washing over the girl's heart and engulfing her in indescribable emotions.

She pressed her lips tightly together, her fingertips gripping the hem of her clothes, trembling slightly. She clearly wanted to hold back, but her eyes uncontrollably welled up with a layer of moisture.

It felt like something was stuck in my throat, something I couldn't say or swallow, just a dull, aching pain in my chest.

She lowered her eyes, not wanting anyone to see her red eyes, but the grievances in her heart grew deeper and deeper, like a crumpled piece of paper, compressing and shrinking little by little, eventually becoming a heavy ball that blocked her heart and could not be dispelled.

I didn't do anything wrong, I just wanted a little understanding, so why did things turn out this way?

The girl gently bit her lower lip, trying hard to control herself from crying, but the soreness in her nose grew stronger and stronger. Finally, her fingertips loosened their grip on her clothes, and tears quietly slid down her cheeks.

I actually quite like the little girl (

Chapter 93 Scum

"They should have shaken them off by now, right?"

Emerging from the alleyway reeking of alcohol and urine, Ichinose Wakaba looked around and confirmed that the little girl was no longer in her sight.

Having made sure she had completely shaken off the girl, Ichinose Wakaba let out a soft breath and relaxed her pace slightly.

but--

For some reason, a strange feeling rose in his heart, as if he had overlooked something, which made Ichinose Wakaba somewhat uneasy.

"Shuang Shi also replied to the message."

After Wakaba's comedic performance ended, Ichinose Wakaba sent a text message to Nagasaki Sose.

Ichinose Wakaba: Nagasaki-san, the performance is over. Please tell your friend for me that it was a great performance and thank you for the ticket.

Nagasaki Sase: Okay, I've told Mutsu.

Nagasaki Sase: Has Wakaba-kun come back now?

Nagasaki Sase: I made potato stew.

Nagasaki Sase: When will you be back? I'll start cooking when you come back, Wakaba-kun.

Ichinose Wakaba: I've already eaten. The ticket Wakaba-san gave me included the food portion.

Nagasaki Sase: Is that so? Then consider the extra potato stew as your bento for tomorrow, Wakaba-kun.

After that, Nagasaki Sase sent some more LINE messages telling her to come back early. Ichinose Wakaba replied to a few messages and then pretended not to read them.

Why do I feel so uneasy?

Ichinose Wakaba couldn't understand the feeling in her heart. Following the route on her phone's map, she successfully walked out of the alley and returned to the main road.

The streets at night are adorned with colorful neon lights, making them look like a dream. Amidst the bustling traffic, warm lights shine through shop windows onto the sidewalks, reflecting the shadows of the crowds.

Ichinose Wakaba walked slowly along the sidewalk. Looking up, the streetlights illuminated the entire street brightly and warmly. Occasionally, a few withered leaves drifted down with the wind, swirling on the ground before being crushed by the footsteps of passersby.

In the distance, several street performers were performing in the bustling square, attracting many pedestrians to stop and watch.

A guitarist sat on a simple wooden cajon, strumming the strings. His deep voice blended with the cool night breeze, creating a unique sense of comfort. Next to him, an accordion player swayed gently to the melody, the black and white keys dancing nimbly on his fingertips. The notes intertwined to form a melodious tune, imbuing the entire neighborhood with a touch of romance.

A little further away, a street magician was performing, surrounded by a group of children who exclaimed excitedly. With a flick of his finger, the magician made a coin disappear into thin air, only to reappear behind the children's ears a second later, making them laugh out loud. Even the adults nearby couldn't help but smile.

The air on the street is filled with the aroma of oden and takoyaki. Occasionally, people stop at the roadside food stalls, buy a hot snack, and eat it as they walk, enjoying the unique lively atmosphere of the city at night.

The flashing neon lights reflected on Ichinose Wakaba's profile. Despite the bustling crowds and constant laughter around him, he seemed detached from the city's clamor, all alone.

Ichinose Wakaba walked slowly forward, his gaze sweeping over the friends walking together, the lovers holding hands, the children running excitedly... The city under the night was full of vitality, but all this liveliness had nothing to do with him.

The wind blows through the gaps between the tall buildings, carrying the aroma of food and the unique coolness of the night.

Ichinose Wakaba subconsciously pulled his coat tighter. He lowered his head and stared at his shadow, elongated by the streetlights, until the last note played by the street performer faded and applause erupted. Only then did Ichinose Wakaba slowly raise his head.

"Hey kid, what's wrong with you that expression? Did something happen to you?"

The blond thug in front of him put down his guitar and pulled a CD from a trolley on the ground: "As the woman who made you make that face, don't you want a CD?"

Kawahara Momoka, leaning on the microphone, laughed and said, "With such a handsome face, don't look so down. It's such a waste."

Faced with a CD handed to her by a blonde independent musician, Ichinose Wakaba took out her wallet and selected a 1000 yen CD.

"Your song is very nice."

"Thank you."

Noticing Ichinose Wakaba's worn-out wallet and faded clothes, Kawaraki Momoka instinctively accepted the 1000 yen that she was given.

Seeing how out of place Ichinose Wakaba seemed in this world, the kind-hearted older sister wanted to comfort her and, incidentally, make some money.

结果

“I was abandoned by my parents in an orphanage, and I have worked hard all by myself to get to where I am today.”

The heavy words were like a stone, crashing into Momoka Kawahara's heart and stirring up ripples that were hard to calm down.

She looked down at the 1000 yen note in her hand. The thin piece of paper felt incredibly heavy, making her fingertips tremble slightly.

"...This is the last 1000 yen I have."

The boy's voice contained no pleading, only calmness, yet its weight was all the more undeniable.

She wanted to hand the money back, but her mouth was frozen in place by the boy's gaze.

It was a stubborn and obstinate look in his eyes, like a lone wolf, unwilling to accept any pity, and even more afraid of others' sympathy than of poverty.

If I refuse, it might hurt his pride...

A bitter taste quietly spread in his mouth. The blond socialite lowered his eyes, regretting for the first time his unreliable personality.

"Comfortable."

After a delicious and satisfying meal, thanks to the help of the talented actress and the fact that Momoka Kawahara is a kind person, Ichinose Wakaba enjoyed another hearty meal.

Of course, she didn't try to extort too much from the other party. She simply let Momoka Kawaragi treat her to a meal, on top of the 1000 yen.

Incidentally, it just makes the other party feel even more guilty.

"An empty box, huh?"

Ichinose Wakaba really likes the anime "Girlsband Cry". Putting the plot aside, in terms of music, he prefers Spiky and Thornless to Mygo and Chicken Card.

How should I put it? Maybe this is what rock and roll feels like.

Compared to Misaki Miku's affection and Takamatsu Akari's confusion, Ichinose Wakaba prefers Serizawa Nina's shout—Get out of here, all of you!!!

So, after noticing the girl, Ichinose Wakaba didn't say she didn't know her and had the shop assistant send her away. She even put something in the girl's bag—a promotional flyer for Shining Star.

Compared to herself, an unfamiliar man of the same age, Ichinose Wakaba felt that Nijika's mother in the Starry Night could offer more help to the child.

After buying the CD of "The Empty Box", Ichinose Wakaba glanced at Kawahara Momoka, who was feeling the pinch, and decided to give her a little surprise in the future.

Consider this an apology for lying to the other party.

"Young man, if you encounter any difficulties, remember to contact me."

He gave Ichinose Wakaba a thumbs-up, and the blond-haired man, displaying the maturity of a seasoned professional, waved goodbye to her.

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