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

For example, Ninomiya and the others are also Naomi's "friends" on the surface.

Opening your heart to that kind of person may not necessarily bring good results.

If I don't remind Naomi, those people might try to harm her again when she's completely unprepared.

"Although it's not very good for me to say this, shouldn't Asahi-kun be more careful about who he chooses as a friend?"

"Instead of trying to be friends with everyone, it's better to focus on a few true friends you can really get to know. I think Nakano would be a good fit."

Miyazawa Itsuki's words were quite tactful.

Naomi Asahina lowered her head.

“Miyazawa-kun is right.”

“I know this isn’t good. It’s just that some things happened in junior high school that made me overly attached to friendship.”

"If I just think about making everyone friendly to me, I won't make any enemies and I won't be bullied."

She gave a self-deprecating smile.

"Looking back now, we're back to square one. We've been tricked again."

tease.

That's so easy for Naomi to say.

Being too soft-hearted will make you vulnerable to being manipulated repeatedly; constantly giving in will not make things better.

Naomi's outward social behavior is characterized by friendliness towards everyone.

I never saw her lose her temper, and she never argued with anyone.

The advantage is that you can build good relationships with others more quickly, but the disadvantage is that you are too weak when faced with malice.

Perhaps things would be different if Naomi had someone with a sharp personality by her side.

In a sense, Naomi needs a complementary partner.

She needs someone who can stand up and protect her in critical moments.

While Chinatsu Nakano and Moka are good girls, they are only suitable as same-sex friends, and not quite as complementary partners.

Miyazawa Itsuki thought of Sato He and Takeda Ryosuke, and gently shook his head.

Those two aren't very good either.

Their personalities are incompatible, and their approaches to problems are like fire and water, either radical or indifferent.

Who else is by Naomi's side?

As Miyazawa Itsuki passed through a door, he saw his own face through the window beside it.

Oh, right.

She also has Miyazawa Itsuki... or rather, Miyazawa Teru would be a more appropriate name.

[Miyazawa Teru] is an extremely versatile [rent-a-boyfriend], and he will try his best to meet the customer's requirements no matter what kind of person they want.

Whether one adopts a firm or soft attitude is just a matter of a single thought. This is especially true after acquiring [acting skills].

Even though he could never become Naomi's real boyfriend.

but……

It seems that as a friend, taking on some of the responsibilities of a "boyfriend" at crucial moments is also something that can be done.

Just now, I deviated from the trajectory of [Random Passerby Miyazawa Itsuki] and adopted the approach that [Boyfriend Miyazawa Itsuki] would take.

At that moment, he couldn't deny that he might have also projected Naomi's rented boyfriend onto the character.

The anger in his heart was genuine, and his desire to protect her was not an act.

Miyazawa glanced at the girl beside him out of the corner of his eye.

Her long, golden hair had become somewhat dull, her eyes were downcast, and she appeared depressed.

Naomi hasn't been in good spirits these past few days; she even seems listless when talking to him.

Now that this kind of thing is happening again, it goes without saying.

When the normally blazing sun appears dim and lackluster, it can easily create the illusion that one wants to hold it in their hands and protect it.

Suddenly, as if sensing Miyazawa Itsuki's gaze, the girl looked up at him.

Her moist eyes evoked pity.

The girl gave a gentle smile.

"Anyway, Miyazawa-san... thank you."

"Although my philosophy on making friends is quite problematic, it's because of that that I was able to become friends with Miyazawa-san. So it's not entirely without merit, right?"

"If I had used the conventional approach, I would have definitely missed Miyazawa-kun, and I certainly wouldn't be smiling right now."

Miyazawa Itsuki was stunned for a moment.

The impactful words made his heartbeat clear for a moment.

After a long pause, he coughed:

"...These words are a bit too damaging to marginalized people. I need to add that Asahi-kun also needs to brush up on his rhetoric."

"Otherwise, many people might misunderstand."

"Could Miyazawa-san also misunderstand?"

"I'm a normal guy too."

"Does that mean you're interested?"

Naomi Asahina looked on with a mixture of curiosity and trepidation.

Miyazawa Itsuki thought for a moment and then offered a reply he had used before.

"Let your imagination run wild."

"Hey, why are you keeping this a secret? Miyazawa-kun is too cunning."

Naomi Asahina issued a protest.

It's a good sign that you can still joke around with him after just experiencing something bad.

This shows that Naomi has not been defeated yet; it's just baseless slander, not enough to cause the sun to set.

Miyazawa Itsuki ignored Naomi's dissatisfaction and felt a little relieved.

The two arrived at the teachers' office.

They found their homeroom teacher, Kobayashi Megumi.

Miyazawa explained the details to her, showing her photos taken with his phone and his own guesses.

Upon hearing the term "school bullying," Kobayashi Megumi's expression turned extremely serious.

For Japanese teachers, this word carries far too much weight. It deserves our utmost attention.

"I hope that Ms. Kobayashi can notify the Anti-Bullying Committee to intervene and conduct a relevant investigation. If necessary, Asahi may also take measures to protect her rights by calling the police."

Miyazawa looked at the girl beside him.

"Right, Asahi-kun?"

Naomi Asahina realized what was happening.

"Uh, yes, that's right."

Kobayashi Emi's gaze shifted between them.

It was clearly a tragic experience for Naomi Asahina.

There's a feeling that Miyazawa Itsuki is the one truly involved.

No one would get involved in a suspected bullying incident for no reason.

Moreover, Asahi seemed to trust this boy a lot.

Could it be...

Thinking back to what happened last time.

Emi Kobayashi seemed to understand.

It must be that thing, the one I've been desperately seeking but can't have.

Ah, youth...

The homeroom teacher sighed:

"I understand Miyazawa's feelings about protecting his girlfriend. The school will handle this matter seriously. Please trust us adults and don't rush things by calling the police."

Miyazawa Itsuki nodded.

Naomi Asahina, on the other hand, blushed deeply.

"No, Ms. Kobayashi, you've misunderstood. I'm not Miyazawa's girlfriend."

"If Miyazawa's real girlfriend heard this, she might misunderstand."

"is it?"

Kobayashi Emi was startled, and for some reason, the image of another girl flashed through her mind.

Miyazawa Itsuki hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

……

The two left the classroom office and began their journey back to the classroom.

Passing through Group A for two years.

After thinking for a moment, Miyazawa Itsuki finally decided to clarify all the initial misunderstandings.

Although I don't understand why Her Highness the Saint has explained it to Asahina.

Does she still think she has a girlfriend just because of that lunchbox?

Or perhaps she's mistaking the saintess who makes the bento boxes for her girlfriend?

Even though I don't care.

But that would also be a loss to Tsukimi Sakuna's reputation.

"Asahi-kun, I need to make a statement."

"Ok?"

Naomi Asahina looked at him with innocent eyes.

Watching him speak in a calm voice:

"Actually... I don't have a girlfriend."

Chapter 98 The Sun's Determination

Naomi Asahina fell into a state of complete paralysis.

Like a doll whose spring has been unwound.

He stopped in his tracks, staring at Miyazawa Itsuki with his colorless pupils.

"...I think I just misheard. Could you please repeat it again, Miyazawa-kun?"

Miyazawa Itsuki was stunned by her terrifying voice.

"I think I've made myself quite clear..."

"—Please say it again."

Asahina took a step forward mechanically, shortening the distance between them, and bringing with her a sweet fragrance.

Although the posture is one of looking up, it exudes a very oppressive aura.

Miyazawa Itsuki felt a strange, cramping pain in his stomach.

Did she step on some landmine? Naomi suddenly looks terrifying.