I live my life in Tokyo

You have such a mean heart, Asakura.

Having said that, what should I do next?

Higuchi Madoka lowered her eyes. The body temperature she had just felt, the temperature of her palms, and the warmth in her arms all seemed to be fleeting, appearing for only a brief moment before disappearing in an instant.

But, do I really have to confess to Fengsang?

For someone like him, perhaps it's best to maintain a balance and remain in the ambiguous stage where the two of them are still friends, right?

Because Sakakibara Kaede is such a gentle person.

He has many friends around him, including girls like Higuchi Madoka who have a faint affection for him. In the distance there is Sakurajima Mai, and in the near future there is someone right in front of him.

However, she is not like Toru Asakura or Mai Sakurajima. What she wants to be is her own unique self.

If she said those words, would she no longer be herself?

"You want Feng-san to choose?" Higuchi Madoka said softly, looking directly into Asakura Toru's beautiful eyes, "He won't make such a choice, or rather, he won't hurt us."

Why is there no gossip or comments about a man like him? Because he is a man who knows how to keep a distance very well. When a woman who has feelings for him discovers this emotion in her heart, he has already walked away without showing any emotion.

Yes, he was too gentle and would not even say no because that was too far away.

"Ah... I never thought of letting Feng-san choose."

Asakura Toru blinked and smiled, "I just want him to accept it."

"Will he accept... such an ending?"

“…I don’t know.”

Asakura Toru stood up and held out his hand to Higuchi Madoka, "But I want to try."

"Because I like it and I'm used to living with Feng."

Higuchi Madoka pursed her lips, and her originally cold look relaxed slightly. She remembered the conversation she had with Sakurajima Mai in the cafe when filming Kamen Rider.

Companionship is the most lasting confession of love. Unconsciously, or perhaps even earlier than she expected, she had become accustomed to the presence of Sakakibara Kaede in her life.

She didn't want to feel the familiar pain in her chest again. How would she feel if Sakakibara Kaede held the hand of another unknown girl?

That dreamland that was like lavender blooming, the candlelight dinner, if there was someone else sitting in front of the smiling young man, how would she feel?

"So, Asakura, you want Kaede to accept all of us?"

"...Well, I want to try it."

Higuchi Madoka held the hand that Asakura Toru extended to her, and the two looked at each other. Higuchi Madoka still had a cold expression, but there was a hint of complexity in her expression.

Asakura, have you flown that far?

She didn't know the answer, but she always felt her face blushing and her heart beating fast whenever she thought of Sakakibara Kaede and that action that was almost not her own.

The two changed their clothes and met Sakakibara Kaede, who was bored and scrolling through her phone, in the lobby. The three of them then walked out.

After living in Tokyo's fast-paced life for a long time, I always want to change my taste and give myself a relaxing vacation. Sakakibara Kaede has no acting work during this period, which makes him feel a lot more relaxed for no reason. He doesn't have to run around with the crew every day. After all, according to his qualifications, he is sure to get the leading role, whether it is the male lead or the second male lead.

For people at his level, there are very few, or even no need, to participate in such work as extras.

However, he was busy from another perspective.

Sakakibara Kaede walked behind his childhood sweetheart and looked at the long river banks on both sides. The two were chatting and laughing in front, and Asakura Toru looked back from time to time and gave him a bright smile.

Is this a way of expressing friendliness to oneself? Or is it something else? Sakakibara Kaede has studied psychology and said that people look best and most natural when they really smile. At this time, if you point your smile at someone, it proves that the person smiling has a good impression of the other person.

This is similar to the direction of your toes when you are standing and talking.

The three of them walked through the Zohani Park at night, and the lights of the buildings illuminated the Tokyo Bay with colorful lights.

Residents walked by in a bustling crowd, laughing all the time.

Such a leisurely life might not be bad.

Sakakibara Kaede saw Higuchi Madoka turn her head and smile, so he nodded to her. The latter's expression changed slightly and she turned her head away immediately.

"? What's going on?"

He did not interfere in the private conversations between his childhood sweethearts, but took many photos of the night scene around him to enrich his photo album. Apart from the rare landscape photos taken when he went out for travel, his photo album only had photos of the blackboard notes taken during classes at the University of Tokyo, all of which were taken after class.

I can say that I don’t have any selfies, and the elites of social software still have to rely on Kei Iida... Oh, and now there is also Nanakusa Hazuki.

This indeed made Iida Kei feel the transfer of power. He was no longer the strange man from Dongjun who made Lu Bu bow down to him.

Thinking that Toru Asakura and Madoka Higuchi will graduate next year, Kaede Sakakibara couldn't help but sigh. He knew that the idol industry is a job that relies on youth, but he didn't expect Noctchill to graduate so early.

In comparison, actors have more room for choice. Age is a double-edged sword. A role that you can’t handle well when you are young can be handled when you are older. . . Sakakibara Kaede doesn’t look that old, and he can probably continue to be a pretty boy for a few more years.

The singer wasn't worried, because the concert hadn't even started yet, so how could it end?

"Feng, Feng-san... Hey."

Asakura Toru turned around and grabbed his hand.

Higuchi Enka raised her eyebrows slightly.

"What's for dinner?"

"You decide, I don't care." Sakakibara Kaede shrugged. He had no dietary restrictions and ate everything.

Asakura Toru groaned, thought for a while, and then smiled and said, "Today I'll eat what I want to eat, tomorrow I'll eat what Higuchi wants to eat, and the day after tomorrow I'll eat what Kaede wants to eat..."

Higuchi Madoka looked away. She had never thought that Asakura Toru had such... wisdom under her calm and smiling appearance. Perhaps she would only think that Asakura Toru was simple, and only a few people could see her intelligence.

Once she has truly identified her goal, she is more proactive than anyone else, flies faster than anyone else, has wild imagination and unconstrained action, and is natural yet has the scheming of a girl.

Higuchi Yuanka pursed her lips. She felt an inexplicable sense of crisis.

"Today... I want to eat sushi. Okay, I'll treat you." Asakura Toru said with a smile.

Higuchi Madoka looked coldly at Asakura Toru who was talking nonsense. Treat me? You said something like that without a wallet. I'm treating you and you pay the bill, right?

"Go back, I want to watch a movie."

Asakura Toru stood in the middle, holding the hands of Sakakibara Kaede and Higuchi Madoka and walked forward.

"Tonight, I'm really looking forward to it."

Chapter 23: Pillow Fight

Outside the window is the night view of Yokohama.

The rooms chosen by the agency for them this time are all on high floors, which not only avoids being secretly photographed by paparazzi or reporters, but also allows the actor idols living in the room to see the entire city by opening the curtains.

Occupying the commanding heights, what comes into view is the charming scenery.

This is the configuration of the rental tower that STARS prepared for its members in Chuo Ward.

After having a local, not-too-expensive sushi meal with Toru Asakura, the three of us wandered back to the hotel.

Their consumption level has not become more exaggerated due to the increase in the balance in their bank accounts, and their demand for food remains the same as before, and they do not have the Michelin restaurant configuration that ordinary people imagine.

"Tonight... watch this."

Asakura Toru took out her cell phone, which displayed general information about the movie. She didn't hear any reply, and pulled the two people beside her in dissatisfaction.

Perhaps this is a little unsightly, but after entering the elevator, Asakura Toru hooked his arms around the arms of Sakakibara Kaede and Higuchi Madoka to prevent them from escaping.

"Aren't you guys going to shoot a music video tomorrow? This movie is two hours long."

"Yeah... no problem."

Higuchi Madoka glanced at Asakura Toru. She was the least convincing one, and it was not the first time she saw her suppressing yawns on the set due to lack of sleep.

"Whose room are you watching the movie in?" Higuchi Madoka frowned. She looked at Sakakibara Kaede, "Are Kaede-san and Miura-san staying in the same room?"

"Oh, no, we all live separately."

Unlike Higuchi Madoka and Asakura Toru, they came together to shoot their own MVs and stayed in a double room.

"Our room is bigger."

After getting out of the elevator, Asakura Toru let go of the two people's hands. He seemed to be in a good mood and hummed a song as he walked.

Sakakibara Kaede stretched lazily. To be honest, this visit to scout the location made him feel like he was on a short vacation. The things that really required their attention could be dealt with in a day or two, and more time was spent getting familiar with the venue and musical instruments arranged for them by the agency. Of course, the two hours of training every day could not be interrupted.

Asakura Toru and Higuchi Enka's rooms are at the end of the corridor. In such a quiet corner, they can get a good rest without being disturbed by other guests walking in the corridor in wooden clogs.

Sakakibara Kaede felt that it was a bit inappropriate. After all, he was an adult, and it seemed a little inappropriate for him to walk into the rooms of two girls like this. You say that it is okay for two families to visit each other normally, but now they are outside. If they are seen by someone with ulterior motives, let alone himself, what about the reputations of Asakura Toru and Higuchi Madoka?

"I'm a little tired today. Let's go back and watch the movie." Sakakibara Kaede politely refused. He was not lying. He was indeed a little tired.

After soaking my legs this afternoon, I felt dizzy and drowsy. After dinner, I suddenly felt a little sleepy.

It wasn't difficult for him to fall asleep, but if he fell asleep in Asakura Toru and Higuchi Madoka's room while watching a movie, that would be a big problem.

They will have to wake themselves up at that time, which will only cause trouble for them.

"Really?... Then go to bed early, Kaede." Higuchi Madoka said softly. She did not force it, or rather, she never expected that Asakura Toru would be so bold as to invite Sakakibara Kaede directly into their guest room to watch a movie together.

Asakura... Once you set your goal, you won't look back.

Higuchi Madoka watched Sakakibara Kaede walk away quickly, sighed softly, and followed Asakura Toru back to her guest room.

"Ah... I failed, as expected."

“It’s impossible to even think about it.”

"Well, because Feng-san was tired, I could see it in the afternoon."

Asakura Toru changed his shoes and stockings after entering the room, and threw himself on the bed without changing his clothes. "I was already tired when I was taking care of Higuchi."

"Ah... maybe I can see Higuchi and Kaede sleeping together."

Higuchi Madoka's cheeks were pink, and she sighed in dissatisfaction. She didn't know if her brain was confused, and she actually did such a bold move. She understood what Asakura Toru meant. If Asakura Toru had gone a little later, he might have seen the famous scene of the two sleeping.

No, at that time, Higuchi Madoka was not actually asleep.

If, at that time, Higuchi Madoka, who was pretending to be asleep with her eyes closed, found Sakakibara Kaede sleeping in front of her without any precautions, what would she do?

Facing the mirror, Higuchi Madoka found a hint of shame and anger in her eyes. She turned on the faucet and began to wash away the remaining warmth on her face.

After wiping her face with a towel, she lightly touched her lips with her fingers.

She had had such an opportunity before. She had seen Sakakibara Kaede sleeping defenselessly at her home in Bunkyo Ward, but at that time... she did not take any action.

In such a relationship, the girl always seems to be on the passive side.

Once she takes that step, she will no longer be herself. Perhaps, there is something like her own way that can slightly narrow the distance between them?

She changed into some comfortable clothes and returned to the master bedroom to find that Asakura Toru had already arranged everything. She leaned on the sofa early and took the seat on the left. When she saw Higuchi Madoka, Asakura Toru patted the sofa and said, "Here."

There was a pillow placed in the middle. Although Higuchi Madoka felt strange, she still kept a distance of one pillow from Asakura Toru and sat on the right.

Asakura Toru unceremoniously crossed his legs and stretched out one foot to lean on the pillow in the middle, "In the middle, the one sitting is Feng-san."

"What kind of imaginary game is this?"

Higuchi Madoka glanced at her childhood sweetheart. She ignored her actions and started watching the movie seriously.

In the middle of the movie, when the girl turned her head back to drink water, she found that the pillow next to her had disappeared.

Looking more closely, I saw Toru Asakura was holding a pillow and hitting his head on it.

She noticed Higuchi Madoka's gaze and turned her head to smile casually, "What's wrong, Higuchi?"

"..."

"The pillow is very comfortable."

Higuchi Madoka remained silent, and watched Asakura Toru hug the pillow in his arms, with his legs tightly locked into a lock, preventing the pillow from leaving.

"Nothing." Higuchi Madoka withdrew her gaze.

"Higuchi, do you want it too?"

"No."

"Hey... Higuchi is really cunning and doesn't tell the truth."

Asakura Toru had a smile on her face that showed she saw through everything, and she handed the pillow to Higuchi Madoka with a smile, "Here... I'll let you hold it for a while."

"Who wants to play house games like this?"

Higuchi Madoka sighed, glared at her childhood sweetheart, took the pillow helplessly, and buried him deeply between her chest and legs.