Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

Sho Shimada had never seen a picture book like this before, but he had seen similar paintings.

It was during the last time I logged into Tenkai Chizuru.

The idol was in an abnormal state at the time, and the things he drew were also very distorted.

They locked the young lady and Yuki Ayase in an iron cage, and even drew an "x" on their eyes.

In comparison, the picture book in my hand is much more cheerful.

After reading the first page, he continued flipping through the pages, and new content immediately came into view.

This is a view inside the activity room.

A coffee table and sofa are outlined with simple lines, with one little figure sitting opposite and another little figure standing by the window.

The next page shows the school gate, where the little man representing him and a cute girl with short hair are facing off under the rain pavilion, with two black lines drawn on his head.

There are various other topics that follow, including those set in schools, hospitals, and shopping malls.

Glass windows and flashing lights; two little figures are looking down at a jewelry counter, selecting pieces. A bracelet is drawn separately in the corner of the page, its slender chain adorned with a few sparkling stars.

Amusement parks, haunted houses, ramen shops... every page features a new scene.

Each scene clearly corresponds to a specific day.

Looking at these childish yet adorable drawings, Shimada Sho felt a mix of emotions.

This should be all the interactions between the two of them that Ayase Yuki recorded.

It was as if it added a footnote to his memories, making the scenes in his mind exceptionally clear.

The latest page shows them sitting in a ramen shop, taking out their own birthday presents.

There probably won't be any more, because Shimada Sho has been busy with work and dealing with idol matters these past few days, and hasn't even been to the activity room much.

With that thought in mind, he was about to close the picture book.

But a quick glance revealed something else behind it.

Upon further investigation, Shimada Sho turned to the next page.

The art style is still childish and cute, and the content is also about him.

However, this part was not colored; only an outline was drawn with a sketch pen. It was a completely new scene that he had never seen before.

The playground was drawn with lines above, and people were crowding around it.

His cartoon character, dressed in sportswear, sits on the track with a band-aid on his face, one arm bandaged, his mouth downturned, and a few tears in the corners of his eyes, looking pitiful.

Beside him, a cute girl with short hair held a gauze bandage, proudly standing with her hands on her hips.

The painting wasn't dated; instead, it had the words "Bond +1" scrawled on it in a crooked hand.

Keep scrolling down, there's still a lot more content.

Shimada Sho saw classrooms, corridors, two people walking side by side under an umbrella in the rain... There was even a picture of two little figures sitting side by side on a rooftop, with the wind blowing, and a small "heart-to-heart talk" drawn in the corner of the picture.

Occasionally, other little figures will appear in these scenes.

These little figures have different hairstyles and outlines, but the difference is that each one only appears for a short time.

Often, she disappears after a few pages, as if she has gone far away along a side road, leaving only her and another little figure that always walks alongside her on the screen.

Looking at these images, Shimada Sho was at a loss for words.

After a long silence, he asked in the flippant tone he used when he possessed someone, "Is this your fantasy?"

Yuki Ayase hadn't said a word since logging in, and Sho Shimada assumed she would remain silent this time as well.

But then she calmly replied, "It's not a fantasy."

"What?" Shimada Sho didn't quite understand.

What do you mean by "not a fantasy"?

The preceding parts record events that have already occurred; the following parts are entirely fabricated.

If this isn't just fantasy, could it possibly be real?

Unfortunately, Yuki Ayase didn't seem inclined to answer his question.

After saying that, he fell silent again.

A sudden gust of wind blew across the rooftop, sounding particularly strong due to the height.

A gust of wind blows, making the pages of the picture book rustle.

Shimada Sho controlled Ayase Yuki's body, shifting his gaze from the picture book in his hands to her dangling legs.

She sat on the low wall at the edge of the rooftop, with a drop of three stories below her feet, and a gray-white concrete floor spread out below.

This place is extremely dangerous. If you slip and fall, you'll either die or be crippled.

He thought about it and decided he should say something.

Given his status, Shimada Sho certainly couldn't persuade him gently.

He adopted the flippant tone typical of possessed spirits, "Hey, you're not thinking about something that's bothering you, are you planning to jump off here?"

“I have no interest in becoming a wandering ghost,” Ayase Yuki replied quickly.

However, after hearing this, Shimada Sho shut his mouth.

That familiar sharp tongue clearly indicates that he is a wandering ghost in the underworld.

The words were harsh, like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, but they eased the tension in Shimada Sho's heart considerably.

The fact that she would say such things means that her emotions are still normal.

As long as I don't do anything drastic, everything will be fine.

He pulled himself out of his thoughts and said, "That's good. If you jump, I'll have to find another body, which is such a hassle!"

Yuki Ayase did not respond.

She seemed to be thinking about something else, and was unusually quiet.

Shimada Sho didn't say anything. He supported himself with his hands and carefully walked back to the rooftop.

This location is really unsafe.

Back on the rooftop, he calmed himself down and carefully felt the state of his body.

Apart from some eye strain, everything else is normal.

Everything seems to be normal.

But the marks on the corners of the picture book in her hands, from which she had meticulously rubbed them, spoke volumes about her current feelings more than any words could express.

Shimada Sho wanted to offer comfort, but he had no official status.

Finally, he simply said, "I'm leaving now."

Since she wants to be alone, let her be alone for now.

Maybe my mood will recover in a while.

In the end, he did not receive a response from Yuki Ayase.

She really fell completely silent, not uttering a single sound.

"Let's go down now, it's quite windy."

Finally, pretending to say something casually, Shimada Sho guided her body to sit down against the wall.

Only then did I click logout, detaching myself from the body.

As consciousness returned, Shimada Sho felt the familiar weight of his body.

He logged in while hunched over his desk, his face buried in his arms, everything in front of him was dark.

The system panel popped up very prominently.

However, the contents remain unchanged.

It's still at 0% progress, and it still has the same tags.

There has been no progress on the mission.

Compared to rich girls and idols, Yuki Ayase is like an unbreakable stone.

No matter what method he used, he always only encountered a cold, hard shell.

After closing the character panel, Shimada Sho did not get up immediately.

He mentally reviewed the cartoon drawings he had seen.

Although it only recorded a few previous interactions between her and himself, upon closer reflection, something felt off.

But when I try to think about it carefully, I can't come up with a clear answer.

"Let's focus on the present situation first."

Shimada Sho shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

Just then, the school bell rang, and it was time for class.

The chaotic footsteps in the corridor led the students into the classroom one after another.

Shimada Shoya straightened up and rubbed his eyes.

"Shimada-kun." A voice came from behind.

Shimada Sho turned around and met the young lady's amber eyes.

Her gaze fell on his face, with a scrutinizing calm. "Were you asleep just now?"

Meeting the young lady's gaze, Shimada Sho felt a little guilty and subconsciously nodded, "Yeah, I'm a little sleepy."

"Oh," Yukine Kamishiro responded, her tone flat and emotionless. Only after speaking did she raise an eyebrow and say, "I thought Shimada-kun went to do something else."

"..."

What can he do when he lies down? Besides sleeping, he logs into his character.

The young lady's question was practically a direct inquiry to him.

The key issue is that he can't explain it well.

Just then, a series of light footsteps interrupted Shimada Sho's thoughts.

Tenkai Chizuru walked in through the back door.

Her school uniform had been tidied up, the collar buttons were fastened again, and her hair had been combed, but there was still a little dampness at her temples.

She walked slowly into the classroom, not rushing back to her seat, but going straight to Shimada Sho's desk.

"Xiang-jun." She leaned down slightly and called out in a low voice.

But this seemingly discreet voice was actually not hidden at all, and Yukine Kamishiro in the back seat heard it clearly.

Shimada Sho's brow twitched when he heard the sound. He subconsciously looked at Kamishiro Yukine and found that the young lady had already looked over, her gaze falling between him and Amami Chizuru, calmly scrutinizing them.

After what happened before, this girl is now completely unrestrained.

Fearing he might do something, Shimada Sho deliberately said seriously, "Sit back down first."

Tenkai Chizuru glanced at him.

Seeing his serious expression, I immediately realized what was going on.

She turned to look at Yukine Kamishiro, and when their eyes met, a slight smile appeared on her lips.

He didn't say anything, just smiled slightly, and obediently turned around and returned to his seat.

It appeared that nothing had happened between the two.

But her words "Sho-kun" had already reached the ears of Yukine Kamishiro.

"It seems that Shimada and Amami have a really good relationship."

After she left, the young lady calmly and casually shared her observations.

"..."

Shimada Sho had no rebuttal.

What happened in the equipment room just now has completely changed his relationship with Chizuru.