Tokyo: Becoming the Perfect Male God Starting with a Rented Boyfriend.

That day, I forgot to bring candy and had to look for a shop selling sugary foods on the roadside.

Tokyo is never short of places to buy things; if she wanted, there would be a chain convenience store just a few steps away.

But that day, I was drawn to a coffee shop.

My feet unconsciously started moving in that direction.

Dragging his weak body, he knocked on the wooden door.

"Excuse me……"

There was only one employee inside.

……

Returning to reality from memories.

A smile appeared on Aochi Akane's face, a smile she herself was unaware of.

"Thank you for chatting with me for so long."

"I feel much better after I got it out."

She didn't bring up the topic of fate again, but instead thanked Miyazawa Itsuki for listening.

"I haven't been able to help Miss Qing in any way either."

"The fact that the young man is willing to listen to me is the greatest help I can receive."

Akane Aochi said.

"After all, there's no one around me I can say these things to, and I only know this guy as a reliable guy."

"Am I that important to Miss Qing?"

"Hehe, yeah."

The girl's smile was like snow melting on the Tianshan Mountains.

"This guy is a VIP fan of [Aoike Akane]. Please remember that."

"...If he changes his mind and goes to another idol, even I will be heartbroken."

"I will always be Miss Qing's fan."

Miyazawa Itsuki patted his chest and said.

Chapter 172 The Shrine Maiden's Blind Love

After the tea party with Miss Qing ended, we said goodbye at the back door of the tea room.

As they were about to part, Aoike Akane seemed to remember something and asked a follow-up question:

Will the delivery guy be at the store today?

"Yes, I will be working these next few days, including the upcoming Golden Week holiday. Miss Qing is welcome to come anytime."

Miyazawa Itsuki gave a faint smile, the kind of smile a shop assistant always wears.

"Hehe, there's nothing we can do about Golden Week, but today..."

Akane Aoike's eyes brightened noticeably.

No matter how aloof her idol image is, Miss Qing always becomes as cute as a girl her age when talking about desserts.

That anticipation and vibrant satisfaction add a touch of brilliance to the girl's charm.

"I'll probably come tonight, since today is the last day of my holiday... but I'm not sure."

Ms. Qing said that there are countless unexpected events at work, especially for idols who have reached this level, there is almost no decent private time.

Although the company I work for is very lenient, now is not the time to relax and do whatever I want in order to achieve the goals we want to achieve.

"Miss Qing is really working hard."

Miyazawa Itsuki sighed.

The girl's eyes narrowed happily at the ordinary compliment.

"Hehe, you flatter me, you flatter me. Aren't you the same, young man?"

"Even though it's a rare Golden Week holiday, I still work hard. I thought I would have a more glamorous college life."

Akane Aoike knew that Itsuki Miyazawa was a student working part-time, since he was only at the store in the evenings.

Based on his mature appearance, it wouldn't be surprising to mistake him for a college student.

However, out of a girl's modesty and some other considerations, she never asked which "university" Miyazawa Itsuki attended.

I plan to bring up the topic naturally when we've become more familiar with each other and I'm about to embark on my own academic journey.

Miyazawa Itsuki paused for a moment, then smiled and said:

"University... I look so old."

"Huh? Of course you're not old, young man."

Akane Aochi was confused.

The young man, after taking off his glasses and sweeping his long hair back, revealed a surprisingly handsome face, yet his eyes and demeanor exuded maturity and composure.

A handsome young man with a youthful face, paired with a mature inner self—such a complex combination.

It makes it difficult to determine the exact age, but that's precisely what makes it so appealing to people of all ages.

This guy is definitely in high demand at university.

Even if he just wanders around casually in high school, he can still win the hearts of many girls.

She was willing to guarantee that not a single girl at Hikari Hill Girls' High School could ignore a man as sinful as him.

The only two exceptions were probably her two closest friends.

Aside from having someone they love, it's also because their standards are too high. Ordinary mortals simply don't meet their eyes.

Sigh, unlike princesses born in big cities, country witches are easily satisfied.

If predestined fate truly exists.

The shrine maiden wouldn't care whether he was a shop assistant or looked ordinary.

Being excessively handsome can be a problem. It might attract the attention of strange girls.

When the topic of romance came up, Aoike Akane thought to herself.

Even if I never understand what love is in this lifetime, if I had to choose an ideal marriage partner...

What kind of man would I accept?

...They probably hope their partner is mature and gentle, and it would be even better if they could make delicious desserts. They don't need to be rich, and an ordinary appearance is perfectly acceptable; in fact, that would be even better.

As for age, a college student would be a good match. After all, everyone treats her like an older sister and relies on her, but deep down, the "older sister" still longs for a more mature person to guide her.

Of course, this isn't about the guy in question; it's just an example of someone I have a good relationship with.

But soon, Aoike Akane's thinking became rigid.

Because Miyazawa Itsuki said something:

"There may be some misunderstanding. I am not a college student, Ms. Qing."

The boy's words confused her.

"Huh? You didn't go on to higher education after graduating from high school?"

"Why is it always assumed that I graduated from high school?"

Miyazawa Itsuki smiled with a troubled expression.

“I’m a high school student, just like Miss Qing.”

The shocking news left my mind blank for a moment.

"...?"

Aochi Akane opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but no sound came out of her throat.

Is the guy a high school student? Like her?

what……

Rejecting the initial statement, college students are still too old-fashioned. If you're going to get married and spend your life together, it's definitely better to be closer in age and have more in common.

The priestess silently adjusted the standard.

Of course, this has nothing to do with the guy. He just suddenly felt like doing it.

"What grade are you in high school, young man?"

She couldn't help but ask.

But soon, Aochi Akane seemed to realize what was happening and showed an apologetic expression.

"I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous. It wasn't appropriate to ask for your personal information."

"Hehe, of course I can reveal this information. Actually, I only recently entered the second year of high school."

Akane Aochi's eyelashes trembled slightly.

His fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of his clothes tightly.

Eh?

That's a lie, isn't it?

Hey buddy, you're the same age as her!

Akane Aoike had just been promoted from a first-year high school student to a second-year high school student.

If you attend the same school, it's not surprising that you might even become deskmates.

They are from the same generation, talking about topics relevant to their generation.

They face the same worries, even the pace of exams, cultural festivals, school trips, and further education is the same.

People of the same age have such a close relationship.

Ripples spread across his blue eyes.

It's a pity that I'm on the Mount Hikari.

She attended a prestigious girls' school, so even if they were close in age, they would remain parallel lines that never intersect.

It's not that I want to go to the same school as Xiao Ge, after all, it's also good to be with Youhua and the others.

However, for the shrine maiden who had only attended girls' schools since middle school, this was a different story.

It's only natural to be curious about the scenery of a co-educational school.

Aochi Akane blinked.

Oh, right.

Youhua is transferring to a co-educational school.

Prior to this, she still held a worried and cautious attitude.

She even made a promise with Rino that the two of them would transfer to a school called Sakura-ryo after the end of this semester.

We must not let Youhua be tricked away by suspicious people.

but……

Since we're going to transfer schools anyway, do we really want to go to Sakura-ryo?

Are there other options?

The girl had a different thought.

She wanted to find out more about Miyazawa Itsuki's specific school name.

But after thinking about it carefully, I decided against it; that would make me seem like a strange, infatuated woman.

She didn't want her reputation to decline in the young man's eyes; an idol is someone who sets a good example for their fans.

Anyway, I don't really care.