I live my life in Tokyo

"This is my name, Sakakibara Kaede."

The young man grinned, wrote his name on the CD, and wrote his in-game ID after his name.

He looked at Mitte who was in a trance and coughed softly, "Mite, what kind of blessing do you want me to write? Wishing you good luck in the college entrance examination or something like that."

"what!"

Mitt's ping value was relatively high today. Kaede Sakakibara had to remind him several times before he came to his senses. He leaned forward and almost lay on the table at the autograph session, attracting the attention of the security guard who was maintaining order on the side.

She quickly raised her hands to show that she had no hostility, and the security guard's inquiring look became much less intense.

"Is actress Sakakibara dating Asuna?"

"You want me to write this?"

"No, aren't you and Asuna a couple in Sword Art Online?" Mitt asked curiously.

Yuuki Asuna, who was standing in front of Nishikino Maki, tilted her head slightly and revealed a slightly scary smile, which made Mite's original momentum quickly deflate like a deflated ball.

"We are just acquaintances."

The young man added, and he pretended to glance at the young men and women standing behind Mitt, signaling Mitt to hurry up.

"Ah... Then just wish me the best in winning the tenth Tekken 7 championship."

"I didn't realize you were such an avid gamer." Sakakibara Kaede sighed and wrote down the words of blessing.

There are two such girls here.

Think about it, when you get home from school or get off work, you find your girlfriend is here. She asks you to accompany her shopping and watching TV, but you have already gone online with your brothers to play games at night and won't go to bed until you win ten games.

In this situation, what choice would you make?

Perhaps most people would blurt out that girlfriends are not as fun as games!

But there is a simpler way to solve this problem, which is to find a girlfriend who plays games.

"By the way, Actor Sakakibara, are you available to go online tonight? I need to find a strong tank for my job transfer mission, and you're the best among all the friends I know..."

"Let's look at the time. Isn't today Saturday? I should be able to go online before going to bed."

Mitte was beaming with joy, and after whispering to Sakakibara Kaede, he left in a lively manner.

The young man was speechless, then he perked up and looked at the next fan.

He met many people, people he knew and people he didn't know, including Yumiko Miura and her small group who came to support her brother, the other members of Muse who were recognized while wearing masks and caused a commotion, and most of the students from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo - this was like bringing the team building to Ginza.

Not to mention the fans who sent their blessings and the friendly encouragement from classmates and seniors, Sakakibara Kaede broke out in a cold sweat when facing the former members of Muse.

In particular, the girl with black hair and twin ponytails left such a deep impression on him that she asked him to promise not to bully Nishikino Maki in the band. He left only after agreeing to many conditions.

"Thank you for your hard work!"

Mr. Tian Jing from the agency came to the scene at noon and brought high-end lunch boxes and energy drinks for the three people to replenish their energy. The staff temporarily suspended the signing session to provide the three people with sufficient rest time.

Sakakibara Kaede took this opportunity to breathe a sigh of relief. It took a lot of time and effort to listen to everyone's requests and chat with each fan. The most important thing was that the self he needed to show was not his usual self.

Perhaps this is an active act of putting on a mask for himself, but Sakakibara Kaede doesn't think so. He thinks it's a character setting.

There are some differences between him as an actor and as a singer in a band, and this is exactly what he wants his fans to see.

During the break, the three discussed their initial ideas with Mr. Amai, Ms. Nanakusa and other senior staff. The main requirement was different types of musical instruments, which could satisfy the three of them to bring two completely different styles to the audience, one was heavy rock and the other was light music.

The second is the playlist for the concert. Apart from the fact that the songs are mostly the same, the group decided to sing a different song every day during the four-day concert, so that some audiences who purchased multi-day tickets could have a different experience.

Sakakibara Kaede held the energy drink in his mouth for a while, and swallowed it after tasting its sweet and sour taste. In his free time, he saw the agency's new Twitter post, the theme of which was their autograph session in the morning.

In addition to the release by the agency, there were also many bloggers, fan website administrators, and bloggers who were present at the scene to share their experiences. Although they did not take photos of the three of them, they all posted the signatures of Sakakibara Kaede, Miura Yuma, and Nishikino Maki. The white-background CD was filled with blessings from the three band members.

Sakakibara knew that many of those who posted updates on Twitter must have received advertising fees from the agency, but the number of likes, comments, and reposts showed that everyone thought the same way.

Under their updates, fans showed off the front and back of their CDs. Each CD is so unique and varies from person to person.

The German philosopher Leibniz once said: "There are no two leaves in the world that are exactly the same."

Everyone is so unique, living in this world as dazzling as a star.

Sakakibara Kaede chuckled upon seeing this. This was also the blessing session that he had discussed with Miura Yuma and Nishikino Maki before. Fans were asked to write down their dreams on the front and back of the CD. Maybe it was academic success and good luck on the college entrance examination; or maybe it was a successful career and working hard to get a promotion; or maybe it was looking forward to love and using the lyrics as love words.

Everyone's dream is so sparkling in Sakakibara's eyes. Although it only takes a few minutes to talk with each fan, when they talk about their dreams, the light in their eyes is as dazzling as stars.

Sakakibara Kaede also wanted to shine brighter than anyone else and shine with his friends... Maybe he knew what kind of mood he should sing with.

During the break, Miss Nanakusa called Kaede Sakakibara to the door of the CD store, where waiting for him were reporters and cameras from a TV station that broadcasts fashion celebrities.

Sakakibara Kaede had been reminded by Miss Nanakusa before, so he was not too surprised by the interview and responded with a smile.

"On the day when Shine, the second album of World Shine, was released, we had the honor to participate in the book signing event of World Shine in Ginza and met every member of the band." The female reporter smiled at the camera and said with half of her face turned sideways, "We were fortunate to invite Kaede Sakakibara, the singer and guitarist of World Shine, during the lunch break."

"Hello, hello." Sakakibara Kaede nodded politely and looked very natural in front of the camera.

"Hello, Sakakibara-san. There are so many people outside the CD store today."

"Yes, I want to thank every fan who arrived at the scene. Your presence and smiles are a sign of support for us. Although our hands are tired from signing, our hearts are as warm as the weather." Sakakibara smiled at the camera, "Thank you to all the fans who came to Ginza to participate in the autograph session. Your enthusiasm is our greatest motivation."

Sakakibara Kaede used the word "we" instead of "I" when he spoke. He would not wishfully believe that all the fans came for him, because it would be embarrassing if this grammatical error was pointed out by the fans of the other two. . . Besides, he is no longer a solo actor Sakakibara Kaede, but a shining part of the band world.

"Thank you, can you sign an autograph for me later?"

"Of course."

"I believe this is something that all fans are concerned about... When will World Shine release its next album? Does Sakakibara-san, the core of the band, have an approximate date?"

"Greedy, you are so greedy."

Sakakibara cursed with a smile, although it was mainly directed at the reporter who asked the question, "The second album just came out today, and you're already looking forward to the next album?"

The female reporter covered her mouth and chuckled, "It seems that Sakakibara-san has sensed the fans' expectations."

"Well, the specific date is not known yet." Sakakibara Kaede changed the subject and said with a light cough, "We uploaded the first MV to our official YouTube account yesterday. I'm sure everyone has seen it?"

"In just one day, the number of hits has exceeded 500,000! I heard that many overseas viewers also commented on it."

"Next we are going to prepare music videos for all the popular songs, which is a big project for us. After that, the three of us will take a break. After all, Miura, Nishikino-san, and I are all college students. My school thesis reports and Tokyo University of Music's experience exams are not easy."

"Ah... sometimes I often forget that you three band members are students." The female reporter smiled and nodded at Sakakibara Kaede, thanking him for his explanation.

"Who does Sakakibara-san have the best relationship with in the band?"

"Well, we both have a very good relationship. If I have to name the best one, it should be with Miura. After all, Miura and I have become friends since we first entered the agency two years ago."

Faced with this potentially controversial question, Sakakibara Kaede gave a flawless answer.

The imagined questions about his private life did not happen, and the young man breathed a sigh of relief. He had already simulated the answers before, such as why the other party asked him and Sakurajima Mai appeared at the college entrance examination, and his cooperative relationship with several other idol actors.

He didn't want to ruin his friend's innocence and reputation, so he naturally used the most perfect words to explain the misunderstanding - now that the other party didn't ask, there was no need to explain.

After Sakakibara Kaede, Yuuma Miura and Maki Nishikino were also invited individually to be interviewed by the Fashion TV station.

There were more fans attending the autograph session in the afternoon than in the morning. Time passed quickly as the three of them chatted and signed autographs with fans, and soon it was four o'clock in the afternoon, when the autograph session ended.

Sakakibara Kaede felt that the last time he wrote so many words was when he was preparing for the college entrance examination. Since entering university, he has used the computer the most. The papers and speeches required by the professors were all completed on the computer.

"Well... you've worked hard." Yuuma Miura stretched and yawned loudly. "What are your plans for later? I plan to take my sister to play around Ginza, stay here for one night, and then send her back to Chiba tomorrow."

"I have a date with a friend."

Maki Nishikino said softly, with a hint of a smile on her face. Just now, while she was chatting and laughing with the members of Muse, it seemed that they had agreed to have dinner together tonight to keep in touch with each other.

Sakakibara Kaede thinks that the affection between this idol group is already shining enough.

"I'll go home and rest."

Sakakibara Kaede said while rubbing his wrist. He stood up and thanked the staff and security personnel who maintained safety today with the other two.

Most of the firm's senior executives had left at noon, but Mr. Tian Jing, who was in charge of backstopping expenses, was still working in the lounge. His presence once again proved the firm's appreciation and trust in them.

After confirming the next schedule, several people changed back into normal clothes in the dressing room inside the store, put on masks and said goodbye to each other with a smile at the back door.

They still have a mission next week. As Kaede Sakakibara told reporters before, they have to continue filming the MV next week... It is quite similar to the daily life of Madoka Higuchi before.

After changing his clothes, Sakakibara Kaede shed his aura as a singer, wore a mask and hid in the crowd, the possibility of being discovered was close to zero.

I took the train back to the Chuo Ward like ordinary people and opened the door of my house with a tired body.

"Welcome back!"

"I am back."

Such conversations had never happened before, but they became more common after the Yuki siblings moved in.

Mai Sakurajima, wearing an apron, poked her head out of the kitchen and waved at Kaede Sakakibara.

"Why are you here so early?"

"Ah, because tonight's dishes will take time to prepare."

Sakakibara Kaede changed his shoes and saw Asakura Toru sitting cross-legged on the sofa in the living room watching TV. After passing by Sakakijima Mai, Sakakibara Kaede stopped in front of the refrigerator, naturally took out a bottle of cold water and took a sip.

"It's not good for your throat."

Higuchi Madoka frowned. The color of her apron was completely opposite to Sakurajima Mai's, one black and one white. "Isn't Sakakibara-senpai going to shoot a music video next week?"

"In this regard, I recommend that you listen to Yuanxiang's experience." Sakurajima Mai nodded in agreement.

Asakura Toru raised his hands in agreement.

"alright."

Sakakibara Kaede admitted defeat. He took the warm water handed to him by Higuchi Madoka and drank it all under the other party's gaze.

The door was pushed open not long after, and Asuna Yuuki returned to the apartment carrying two bags of food.

"Ah, Sakakibara-senpai, are you back? Welcome home, you must have had a hard time today."

"No, no, I think you who cook are the hardest working." Sakakibara Kaede was embarrassed.

Mai Sakurajima held the spatula and said, "Sakakibara-senpai, what are you talking about? You must help us."

Sakakibara Kaede sighed and pointed at Asakura Toru who was watching TV and slacking off, "What about her?"

Higuchi Yuanxiang frowned again, "If Asakura comes to help, dinner today will be ready an hour later."

"Row."

Asakura Toru noticed Higuchi Madoka's gaze, she turned her face slightly, the light shone peacefully, Sakakibara Kaede rolled up her sleeves and washed her hands meticulously in front of the sink.

If Sakakibara-san likes this ending, Asakura Toru will like it too.

Chapter 14: Body Temperature of Contact

He roared into the microphone in the rain, with cars passing by and the splashing rain splashing on the young man in the heavy coat, creating a lot of tension.

When Sakakibara Kaede opened her arms and looked up to the sky to welcome the rain, she inevitably choked on the rain and started coughing.

"CUT! Is Sakakibara-san okay?"

The head of the studio responsible for shooting the MV came forward and asked. He ran out of the shed quickly with an umbrella and handed the dry towel in his hand to the young man.

Sakakibara Kaede thanked him and took the towel to wipe away the rain on his face, especially around his eyes.

The scene of shooting the MV in the rain reminded him of the climax shooting of Kamen Rider Kuuga. It was exactly the same back then. Now he seems to be somewhat used to it.

"Excuse me, can we continue filming now?"

"Ah, Sakakibara-san, don't you need to take a break?"

"No need. The rain came and went as it pleased. If we miss this good opportunity, we don't know how long we will have to wait for the next one."

Upon hearing this, Sakakibara Kaede shook his head, indicating that he was fine and could continue filming.

The joint filming of the World Shining segment had already ended in the morning. Yuuma Miura and Maki Nishikino both had to go back to university, and Kaede Sakakibara had to stay in the afternoon because she had some personal scenes.

Feeling the cold rain on his face, the young man raised his head, embraced the sky, and hummed the lyrics engraved in his memory.

It’s very similar to filming a movie. Sakakibara Kaede is used to shooting a scene three or four times.

After filming the separate singing part, Sakakibara Kaede took a break. This time he did not gather in the studio to ask the studio's filming staff what was wrong with his filming. Instead, he took the warm water and towel handed to him by the staff and wiped his hair.

Knowing that the filming was perfect, the young man rushed into the bathroom provided for him by the studio, where he vigorously washed off the mud and dust on his body.

Although it is already May, which is close to June and summer is about to arrive, the weather is still a little cold. Sakakibara Kaede does not want to get sick again for the same reason.

But the feeling of being caught in the rain is very good. Sakakibara Kaede squeezed the shower gel into the palm of his hand, rubbed his scalp vigorously, and let out a long breath.