Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

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In the end, he just smiled nonchalantly.

"Okay." She reached out and ruffled Shimada Sho's hair. "If Sho says he can solve it, then he definitely can."

The touch of her fingers through her hair was gentle, carrying the warmth unique to a mother.

Hoshino Yuzuki clicked her tongue across from her, but didn't say anything more.

After the meal, Shimada Sho helped clear the dishes.

Shima Hana Runa was washing dishes in the kitchen, and he stood next to her handing her plates.

The water was splashing, and sunlight streamed in through the window, falling on her rolled-up sleeves.

"Sho," Shimahana Runa suddenly spoke.

"Ok?"

“Yuzuki is actually very worried about you.” Shimahana Runa turned off the tap, turned around, and wiped her wet hands on her apron. “When she came back the night before last, her eyes were red. I asked her what was wrong, and she said it was from the wind.”

Shimada Sho listened quietly.

"Later, I went to her room to deliver milk and saw her sitting on the bed in a daze, clutching your photo in her hand." Shima Hana Runa smiled. "It's the one you took when you went to Enoshima last time. She's kept it ever since."

Shimada Sho searched through the original owner's memories and vaguely saw a scene on a pier by the sea.

Hoshino Yuzuki stood next to him with a stern face, her hair blowing wildly in the wind.

“That child can’t speak, but he values family more than anyone else.” Shimahana Runa reached out and patted his shoulder. “So Sho, don’t suffer alone. We are family.”

family.

The word swirled in Shimada Sho's mind.

In his previous life, he was an orphan and had no concept of family.

After transmigrating, the original owner's memories were filled with only indifference and alienation.

But now, standing in this cramped kitchen, looking at the gentle woman in front of him, he suddenly felt that having family wasn't so bad.

"I understand, Auntie."

Shimada Sho looked up, revealing the most genuine smile he had shown since his transmigration.

Chapter Sixty-One: The Real Situation of Little Idols

It was almost ten o'clock when I left Aunt Daohua's house.

Shimada Sho didn't go home; instead, he headed straight for the bus stop.

Compared to when he arrived, he was in a much better mood.

Because of Aunt Daohua's meticulous care, he truly felt the warmth of home.

The constantly tense mind has finally found a haven where it can catch its breath.

However, even as he relaxed, Shimada Sho's mind was still preoccupied with the debt.

The underworld is now not only looking for him, but also for Aunt Island Flower.

"This matter must be completely resolved next week."

Shimada Sho made up his mind and quickened his pace to catch up with the bus that had just pulled into the station.

I arranged with Rena Takikawa today for the 10 AM to 6 PM shift.

This way, I can go home earlier and get enough rest to prepare for tomorrow.

……

Convenience stores are much quieter during the day than at night.

After taking over, Shimada Sho changed into an apron and began skillfully organizing the shelves.

Rena Takikawa was waiting for her friend to arrive, so she sat behind the cashier and scrolled through her phone.

After a while, perhaps finding his phone boring, he looked up at Shimada Sho and said lazily, "Genji-kun seems to be in a good mood today~"

"good."

Rena Takikawa immediately became interested. "Did you go to see your girlfriend, Miu Miu?"

"She's not my girlfriend," Shimada Sho denied without looking up.

"So you're going to see someone you like?"

"I don't like it either."

He was used to the store manager's occasional teasing and responded to it without any pressure.

"Genji-kun is so boring~"

Seeing no sign of the boy's embarrassed expression after being teased, Takikawa Rena immediately lost interest.

He rolled his eyes and made a sarcastic remark before turning his attention back to his phone.

Not long after, a stylishly dressed young woman waved from outside.

Upon seeing this, Takikawa Rena immediately grabbed her bag and dashed out, leaving Shimada Sho alone to mind the shop.

The area was much quieter at noon compared to the evening.

Shimada Sho stood behind the cashier for a long time, but not a single customer came in.

This situation continued from noon until after 4 p.m.

At this moment, Shimada Sho couldn't help but wonder, "It's one thing if there are no customers, but why is there no sign of the idols?"

When we parted yesterday, Takikawa Rena hadn't arranged her work schedule yet, but she told Amami Chizuru that she could come over at 3 PM.

Judging from her eagerness, she'll probably arrive early.

It's already four o'clock, and we still haven't seen anyone.

Has she changed her gender?

"jingle--"

Just then, the wind chimes rang.

Shimada Sho looked up at the sound, his face showing surprise.

Tenkai Chizuru had appeared at the doorway at some point.

He was not wearing a mask or a hat.

Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and she had changed her sweatshirt into a light blue dress.

Beneath her long hair were a pair of almond-shaped eyes that sparkled, thin red lips, and a delicate nose; her refined and elegant demeanor was like that of a girl next door.

This was the first time Shimada Sho had seen her in real life without a mask.

I was stunned by just one glance.

She wasn't as refined as a young lady, nor as indifferent as Yuki Ayase.

It gives people a feeling of pure beauty.

Two fair arms were draped behind her back, and a gentle breeze stirred her hair.

Her skirt swayed gracefully, making her look like a heroine straight out of a comic book.

Shimada Sho can only describe it in two words—delicious.

Even just looking at a bird like this is incredibly pleasing to the eye.

He could roughly understand why this girl had so many fans.

"Shop assistant."

While Shimada Sho was lost in thought, Amami Chizuru walked in with her hands behind her back.

Seeing that he didn't react, she raised her hand and waved it in front of him again, "Sir/Madam clerk?"

"Hmm..." Shimada Sho snapped back to reality.

He noticed that the girl in front of him had turned her head slightly away with a shy expression.

He then realized that he had been staring at the person for quite a while.

He asked somewhat awkwardly, "What's wrong?"

“It’s nothing…” Tenkai Chizuru smiled.

Shimada Sho frowned immediately. "What happened?"

Only now did he realize that Tenkai Chizuru was somewhat different from usual today.

Not only has her demeanor changed, but the emotions she once had are no longer present in her eyes.

Whether lively or timid, it all completely disappeared.

He was utterly exhausted.

"I just came to let you know that I might not be able to come anytime soon."

Under constant scrutiny, Tenkai Chizuru smiled helplessly and explained, "My manager said I've been resting for too long. I'll be resuming training next week, and I also have a new song to record, so I might... be very busy."

"I see." Shimada Sho breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that nothing bad happened.

As for work... "It's a good thing."

"Mm," Tenkai Chizuru replied.

It was impossible to tell whether they agreed or disagreed.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly looked up and smiled, "Thank you, sir."

"Thank me?" Shimada Sho was completely baffled.

"Thank you for asking me to help." She walked lightly to the cashier, her tone becoming more serious. "These past few days have been the happiest time of my life. If..."

Before she could finish speaking, the convenience store door was suddenly pushed open again.

A woman in a business suit walked in with a cold expression.

She looked to be in her early thirties, with short hair and gold-rimmed glasses. As soon as she entered, she said in a flat voice, "Chizuru, it's time to go."

Upon hearing the voice, Chizuru Amami immediately swallowed back the words she was about to say.

"Understood, Ms. Maki." She replied softly, then turned to look at Shimada Sho. "Well... I'll be going now, sir."

"Ah."

"Goodbye."

Tenkai Chizuru turned and walked towards the door.

As he passed by his agent, he unconsciously lowered his head.

The manager behind him turned around and glanced at Shimada Sho.

His cold, hard gaze lingered for only half a second before he turned and walked out without looking back.

Before the door closed, Shimada Sho heard a conversation coming from outside.

"I've told you so many times, don't get in touch with strangers."

"Sorry……"

"boarding."