Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

The two suddenly became very close, with Chizuru standing right next to them. Shimada Sho instinctively wanted to step back.

But there was a wall behind him, leaving him nowhere to retreat.

"But Xiang-jun's interest in girls has never been based on the idol label, right?"

Yuki Ayase tilted her head slightly, her smile deepening.

Shimada Sho: "..."

Since Ayase Yuki stopped pretending last time, she hasn't launched any more sarcastic attacks at him.

But now he's making fun of her like this in front of the young lady and her idol.

It's clear she's not happy.

But Shimada Sho couldn't answer her in this situation.

I was trying to figure out how to change the subject when—

Feeling the warm touch in her palm, Ayase Yuki naturally took his hand in hers.

Then gently close your hands together, interlocking your fingers.

Her movements were skillful and natural, showing no sign of unfamiliarity.

Tenkai Chizuru's eyes widened instantly.

The young lady on the other side didn't change her expression, but her drooping fingers were slightly curled, clearly indicating that she was enduring something.

Shimada Sho saw all of this out of the corner of his eye and helplessly wanted to stop it, "Ayase..."

“Call me Yuki.” Ayase Yuki squeezed his hand, her face still bearing a gentle smile, and said softly, “Have you forgotten, Sho-kun? You just said it this morning.”

"..."

Shimada Sho was at a loss with this stubborn woman.

He tried to pull his hand back, but he couldn't get it out at all.

"Shimada-kun."

At this moment, Tenkai Chizuru spoke softly, "And who is this?"

“Classmate,” Shimada Sho replied crisply.

Her gaze fell on their tightly clasped hands. "Classmates."

I don't know if anyone believes it.

At that moment, Yuki Ayase looked up and smiled, "If Sho-kun says we're classmates, then we're classmates."

She neither denied it nor admitted it at all.

“They’re classmates,” Shimada Sho emphasized again.

He was truly out of options.

Even though I don't really have any real relationship with them.

But after seeing the fleeting disappointment in Chizuru's eyes and the silent young lady on the other side, he still felt a strange pressure.

“Ayase…”

“Yuki.”

Just as Shimada Sho was about to speak to stop the two from their inexplicable argument, Kamishiro Yukine's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting him.

Following the sound, the young lady had already started walking over.

She stopped in front of Shimada Sho, not looking at him, and said to Ayase Yuki, "It's time to go."

"What?" Ayase Yuki didn't move.

Then she said, "My aunts and the others are waiting."

“Okay~” Surprisingly, Ayase Yuki did not object.

She gave a slightly regretful reply and then released Shimada Sho's hand.

"See you tomorrow, Sho-kun. You can't call me Ayase anymore, okay?" she said, winking playfully.

Shimada Sho nodded helplessly, "Goodbye."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the young lady, and he noticed that she was also looking at him.

All his emotions were hidden beneath his calm eyes, revealing nothing.

As she turned to leave, she whispered, "Goodbye, Shimada-kun."

"..."

Shimada Sho noticed the emphasis on the word "goodbye" in her words.

He hasn't logged in yet today.

After the two left, the corridor became quiet.

Shimada Sho looked at Amami Chizuru and found her with her head down, seemingly lost in thought.

"Let's go." Shimada Sho took the lead and walked downstairs.

The young idols followed closely behind.

Most of the students had already left the campus, and there were hardly any people in the activity building.

"Shimada-kun."

As they silently descended to the fourth floor, Tenkai Chizuru suddenly spoke.

"What's wrong?" Shimada Sho turned around and looked at him.

She asked hesitantly, "What was your relationship with those two girls just now?"

Shimada Sho paused, then answered somewhat guiltily, "He's just a classmate."

"Oh," Tenkai Chizuru replied without asking any further questions.

The two walked for a while longer.

“Sir, clerk.” Her voice changed.

Shimada Sho turned to look at her.

Chizuru Amami had her head down, her hands clutching the straps of her schoolbag, her eyes red-rimmed, and her lips trembling slightly, looking like she was about to cry.

"You just said you're not interested in idols..." Her voice was nasal, "Is that true?"

Seeing her on the verge of tears, Shimada Sho sighed inwardly.

"I didn't say that."

"But Kamishiro-kun clearly said..."

"Her opinion doesn't count."

"Is the shop assistant interested in idols?" She looked up, tears welling up in her eyes.

Shimada Sho looked into her wet eyes and remained silent for a moment.

"Not interested."

Tenkai Chizuru's tears fell.

“But,” Shimada Sho added, “I’m still interested in you being an idol.”

Tenkai Chizuru paused for a moment.

Tears were still on her face, but the corners of her mouth had already begun to curve upwards.

"Yes!" She nodded heavily, wiped away her tears, and quickly followed.

After walking up to Shimada Sho, she seemed to reach out unintentionally and grabbed Shimada Sho's arm that was hanging by his side.

Without any hesitation, he simply held her in his arms.

Shimada Sho instinctively tried to break free, but after seeing the girl's tearful face, he gave up.

A sly glint flashed in Tenkai Chizuru's eyes.

A wide smile spread across his face.

Shimada Sho was thus carried by the arm as they walked downstairs together.

"Is the shop assistant really interested in me?"

Tenkai Chizuru's mood had improved, and she looked at him with curiosity.

Shimada Sho corrected, "Yeah, I'm really interested in you being an idol."

"What kind of interest does the shop assistant have in me?"

"...If you ask me again, I'll change my mind."

"I won't ask!" she quickly shook her head, a satisfied smile on her face, and hugged him even tighter.

Looking at her changing expressions so easily, Shimada Sho recalled what had happened in the equipment room that afternoon.

So he frowned and asked, "Were you pretending to cry just now?"

Tenkai Chizuru's smile froze for a moment.

"No!" she quickly denied. "I'm really heartbroken! Really!"

"Then why are you laughing so fast?"

"Because...because the shop assistant said he was interested in me, so I was happy." Her gaze began to dart away.

Seeing her like this, Shimada Sho stopped in his tracks.

Feeling the arm in her arms stop moving, Chizuru Amami looked up in confusion, "Sir, why aren't you leaving... ah!"

Before he could finish speaking, his body suddenly tilted to the ground.

With a little force, Shimada Sho flipped her over and pressed her against the wall.

He then took a step forward, raised his hand with a cold expression, and pinched her cheek.

"Sir/Madam clerk..."

Chizuru Amami's mouth was pinched so hard it pufferfish looked like a pufferfish being pinched.

"Stop pretending in the future."

Shimada Sho looked down at her and said coldly, "If you keep pretending..."

He leaned forward, his eyes filled with an aggressive approach.

"Ugh..." Tenkai Chizuru's face turned bright red in an instant.

Her body trembled, as if a switch had been flipped, instantly transforming her from a playful, carefree expression back into that of a well-behaved elementary school student.

"Okay." Her voice was obedient, and she kept her head down, not daring to look at Shimada Sho.

Seeing this, he let go of her hand and turned to continue downstairs.

The boldness of young idols is based on their own indulgence.

As long as he takes a firm stance, the girl will become very obedient, just like when he first met her.

Looking at it this way, it seems that young idols are actually quite easy to manage.

As Shimada Sho pondered this, he felt much more at ease.

He didn't notice that behind him, Chizuru Tenkai's face was flushed.

She followed behind, her steps light and quick, occasionally stealing a glance at Shimada Sho before quickly looking down again.

Your legs will unconsciously squeeze together a little, and your movements will become awkward.

Outside the activity building, the campus was quiet after school.

Only a few tennis club students could be seen on the distant playground.

Amidst laughter and cheers, the setting sun bathed the playground in a vibrant orange-red hue.

When he reached the school gate, Shimada Sho stopped.

Turning his head, he saw that Tenkai Chizuru was not far away from him, and she was unusually well-behaved at the moment.