They are in the music show, but I am a stranger to them

However, Chen Qi's words made Chu Hua stop sobbing involuntarily. For a moment, Chu Hua's tone seemed to become a little incredible, and he confirmed in a soft voice with a hint of strange excitement.

But this time, what Chu Hua got was not Chen Qi’s words, but his slight nod.

At this moment, Sanjiao Chuhua unconsciously grasped Chen Qi's sleeve with his hand, and an extremely strange and bold idea emerged in his mind...

"...Then, Senior, can I ask you for a favor?"

"Please... during this time before I quit [sumimi], let me be like a patient and rely on you... okay?"

Chen Qi: “……?”

For a moment, facing Chu Hua's somewhat unexpected request, Chen Qi's heart skipped a beat, but he couldn't help but look at Chu Hua with a rather subtle look.

However, Chu Hua's tone did not seem to become embarrassed because of this. However, Chu Hua also obviously realized that there were some ambiguities in his words just now, so he regained a relaxed tone and replied:

"I have made up my mind, senior. This time I will quit [sumimi] and even quit the idol industry, but I don't want to be so cowardly and leave like a loser."

"I... want to tell those who are jealous of me and even plotting against me one thing before I leave the idol world at my birthday party, which is also my 'graduation party' - I just quit, not failed. My strength, as well as the strength of everyone in [sumimi], is still the top of the idol world."

"They were able to defeat me only because they took advantage of a loophole, not because they really defeated me, nor did they defeat [Sumimi]. This is what I want to prove in the end."

Yes, after realizing that she was being plotted against, even someone as tolerant as Chuhua was more or less angry - she was not angry that she was being plotted against, but that it was clearly her own business, but it implicated Chen Qi and everyone in [sumimi].

Chu Hua is not a person who would choose to swallow her anger after suffering any injustice. Therefore, she has made up her mind that even if she has to quit, she will leave in a blaze of glory.

Of course, from a more utilitarian perspective, Chu Hua also wanted to accumulate popularity one last time for her future comeback and transformation, so she had to give it a try.

"That's a good idea." Chen Qi listened to Chu Hua in his arms, expressing her inner thoughts, and replied softly with a chuckle:

"Chuhua, if you need any help, just come to me anytime, I will definitely help you."

Chu Hua: "... Well, I don't doubt it, Senior."

Chu Hua, who was leaning on Chen Qi's shoulder, felt warm in her heart when she heard Chen Qi's unconditional support for her. Her cheeks turned slightly red, and she responded in a whisper as soft as a mosquito.

But soon, Chu Hua calmed down her emotions, and after a moment of silence, she continued to explain the reason for her request, saying:

"But... during this period of time, I... may feel helpless and unable to bear the pressure. I am also worried that my fans will not buy into my desperate attempt..."

"So... Senior, can you please let me rely on you for a while during this time when I need your company the most?"

"As long as I can cheer myself up again, I won't bother you again after I finish my birthday party, okay?"

Chu Hua blushed as she spoke. She whispered in Chen Qi's ear, in a voice so soft that only the two of them could hear it, with a trembling voice, word by word: Wu

"... Just think of it as, Senior, being my 'temporary boyfriend' for half a month... indulge my willfulness for half a month, okay?"⑥

Yes, perhaps only this method can make me completely understand whether I really like my senior.

A "temporary boyfriend" for half a month, such a request was something that Chuhua had never thought of before. However, this was the best way Chuhua could think of to make her face her inner self.

Within half a month, if she gradually finds out through getting to know her senior that he is not her ideal type, then she can continue to help him and Xiaoxiang get back together without any psychological burden, and she will no longer have any concerns in her heart.

And if, in the past half month... I find that I really like my senior...

Then at least, before I return the senior to Xiaoxiang, I have already enjoyed the time with him. With good memories, I can "break up" with him without any regrets.

"——Of course, in the next half month, Senior and I will not have any behavior that crosses the line. Senior and I are not really dating, it's just, it's just that... Senior, you should understand, right?"

And as if for the final supplement, Sanjiao Chuhua blushed slightly and took the initiative to state his bottom line.

Sanjiao Chuhua can still distinguish between the important and the unimportant. He cannot really hand over the most precious thing to his senior in just half a month... That would be too casual. He would not be able to explain it clearly to his parents and Xiaoxiang.

Therefore, Platonic love is the limit of what Chu Hua can accept. If Chen Qi takes the initiative to cross this range, she will definitely "break up" with Chen Qi without mercy.⑻wu〔%七∏〓榴〃'溜/‰三肆四儿招秫＿｀群:!

"...At this point, I don't seem to have any reason to refuse, right?"

Chen Qi, who had never expected that Chu Hua would take the initiative to bring up such a reason, chose to fulfill his original promise after a long silence, and raised his hands in surrender and said helplessly:

"But, Chuhua, what if our time together is photographed by the outside world? If so, you will be in even more trouble, okay?"

Chu Hua: "...It doesn't matter, Senior. No one will believe what I say now anyway."

And Sanjiao Chuhua, who was leaning lightly on Chen Qi's shoulder, also felt that the heavy chest was finally relieved after expressing his inner thoughts. He finally loosened his hands that had been around Chen Qi's neck, and with tears in his eyes, he gave the boy in front of him a relieved look and a smile that showed that he had overcome hardships.

At that moment, Chu Hua didn't know how beautiful her relieved smile was in Chen Qi's eyes...

The next second, before Chen Qi even broke free, Chu Hua took Chen Qi's hand. After slowly getting up from the ground with Chen Qi, Chu Hua wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said with a gentle smile again:

"Well, Senior, I'm going to make my first willful request to you, okay?"

"I haven't been out shopping for a long time since I became an idol. This time, can you please accompany me to the night market in Tokyo? 8"♂悟∷>七＼六№輪♀∴杉:○寺司爾浇№∷肿群："

Chen Qi: "——No problem, I will definitely do what Miss Triangle ordered."

Although Chen Qi felt a lot of uneasiness in his heart, such as Chu Hua's current unconcealed makeup... but at this point, Chen Qi also understood that he could not spoil Chu Hua's interest. He could only let Chu Hua slowly realize this during the process of shopping with her.

Facing Chen Qi's embarrassed expression, who was obviously full of worry but still pretended to be relaxed and agreed to his request, Sanjiao Chuhua couldn't help but let out a silver bell-like chuckle.

However, the next moment, Chu Hua, who was holding Chen Qi's hand actively, couldn't help but hold it a little tighter, as if he was afraid of letting go.

Chu Hua did not tell Chen Qi that the "temporary boyfriend" she had mentioned before was not actually a description.

She was really trying hard to treat Chen Qi like her boyfriend.

Although Chu Hua had never been in a relationship before, and she didn't know how to treat her boyfriend as a "girlfriend", she was indeed showing a side of herself in front of Chen Qi that she would not normally show to outsiders.

Is this... the feeling of being in love?

It seems... it's really good.

Volume 117: Chapter 116 Chapter : Chen Qi almost became Chu Hua's "captive"

"So, Chuhua, where do you want to go now?"

⑼ Since he agreed to be Chuhua’s “temporary boyfriend” during this period of time, although Chuhua added that the two were not really dating, Chen Qi still understood Chuhua’s meaning, and treated Chuhua with the same attitude as he treated Gao Songdeng, Aine, and Xiangzi, and stayed by Chuhua’s side, taking good care of her emotions.

⑷ Chen Qi understood that although Chu Hua seemed to be calm now, Chu Hua, who had just experienced great twists and turns in his life and had just been freed from the shackles of being an "idol", now was the time for him to vent his emotions unscrupulously and retaliate.

⑻Therefore, Chen Qi did not want to be unromantic and pour cold water on Chu Hua when she was in high spirits, so he chose to indulge Chu Hua's willfulness this time.

For Chen Qi, accompanying the willful Chu Hua was no different from taking care of Ai Yin, Deng, Mu, and Nagasaki Su Shi who seemed to be relying on him more and more recently.

4. In essence, it is to take care of the emotions of willful girls, and at this time just do what they want.

3. So, Chen Qi did not resist and let Chu Hua hold his hand and come to Ikebukuro district in Tokyo. Facing the still prosperous and noisy streets at night, Chen Qi finally spoke and asked Chu Hua in front of him.

3 Chuhua: "Well...I always feel like I have a lot of things I want to do, but now that I really have time, I don't know what to do at all?"

However, Sankaku Hatsuka looked at the bright lights of the Ikebukuro district and the tall buildings in front of him, and his original enthusiasm gradually began to fade away after careful consideration.

㈤After all, this was Chuhua’s first date, and also her first time... shopping with a boy she liked. She had no experience and really didn’t know what to do.

Chen Qi also found it funny to see Sanjiao Chuhua, who had originally excitedly dragged him here but now looked confused, but he still asked patiently:

"Then... Chuhua, what do you usually do with your friends?"

Chuhua: "Well... I don't have any good friends in Hanasakigawa. I've been busy with my idol career, so I'm not very familiar with my classmates at school..."

When he said this, Chu Hua showed a somewhat distressed expression. He couldn't help but stick out his tongue at Chen Qi, playing with his fingers in embarrassment and replied:

"As for everyone in [sumimi]... we're all idols, so we're always very careful during team building for fear of being discovered, and it's even impossible for us to go shopping together openly..."

In the past, it would have been even more impossible for me to get so close to the opposite sex without any worries like I do now... Chu Hua, with blushing cheeks, kept this sentence in her heart and did not say it out loud.

Chen Qi: "So, you want me to plan it?"

Chu Hua: "Wu~ What does it matter? Senior, you have promised me that you will indulge me in the next period of time, so please rack your brains to plan our itinerary for today!"

It's really rare to see the willful Chuhua... But even when Chuhua was being upset, he always gave him the feeling that he was trying extra hard?

It seems that Chu Hua, who is usually considerate and has suppressed his nature for too long, has not yet been able to fully adapt to his willful side...

...But this is also a good thing for him.

⒐Although Chen Qi himself was also very curious about what Chu Hua's unknown side was like, considering that he and Chu Hua were only in a "temporary couple" relationship and would "break up" in just half a month, it would be better for him not to dig too deeply into Chu Hua's other side during this period.

4 Otherwise, if Chuhua really became dependent on me, this half-month "temporary couple" relationship might become very difficult to endure when it comes to the "breakup" stage...

⑧ "So, Chuhua, do you want to go buy some new clothes?"

㈡After some thought, Chen Qi couldn't help but focus his attention on Chu Hua's current outfit and took the initiative to offer his suggestions.

4. Because Chuhua escaped from the backstage halfway through, she was still wearing the same clothes she wore on the stage today. Although Chuhua's excellent foundation made it possible for her to match any clothes well, the clothes she wore during the live performance... were still too eye-catching.

3 “That sounds great. I haven’t bought new clothes in a while.”

"That's right, I remembered the store I always wanted to go to with Mana. I heard that many idols go there to order their clothes, and the confidentiality is very reliable."

０And Chen Qi's proposal was quickly approved by Chu Hua. After a while, the delighted Chu Hua once again naturally took Chen Qi's hand, led the person he loved, and walked happily towards the designated destination.

⑸This is something Chu Hua never dared to and could not do to the opposite sex before, but now, on this day when she has put down the burden of being an idol, she has given Chen Qi many of her "first times".

For the first time, I have someone I like.

It was also the first time that I walked hand in hand with a boy like this.

It was also the first time... that I was so proactive, hoping to show my true self in front of someone.

Anyway, you are my "temporary boyfriend" now. As long as I stay within this half month, all my willfulness and actions will be tolerated by you, right?

Well, take advantage of this moment and do all the things you have always wanted to do but never had the chance to do.

"Wow."

"Welcome—huh?!"

However, when Sanjiao Chuhua held Chen Qi's hand and came to this inconspicuous clothing store among the many luxuriously decorated stores, and when the only store manager and clerk in the store, a woman, came forward, she was startled by the two people entering the store.

"Shh..."

At this moment, Sanjiao Chuhua promptly hushed the store manager. However, Chuhua still had a playful expression on his face and it was clear that he had no hidden thoughts at all.

"Manager, could you please pretend you didn't see us? Just treat us as ordinary customers~"

Store manager: "——Of course, no problem, triangle... No, this is a very well-matched couple. Please come in. We have a lot of clothing suitable for couples here~"

However, as a store manager who has seen the world and often deals with idols and people from the entertainment industry, he quickly understood what Sanjiao Chuhua meant after he said this. He immediately showed a perfect professional smile and led Sanjiao Chuhua and Chen Qi into the store.

At this time, Chu Hua and Chen Qi were also slightly surprised by the store manager's words. Chu Hua couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Manager, why do you think that I and Qian... ahem, Qi are a couple?"⑷

"Could it be that you have also noticed the rumors about Qi and I?"

"——This is just one aspect." However, Chu Hua's question made the store manager couldn't help but reveal a somewhat ambiguous smile. She looked at Chu Hua and Chen Qi in front of her, then looked at the hands that the two had been holding, and calmly replied:

"Ms. Sanjiao and Mr. Chen should all know that my store is famous for its attention to customer privacy, so there are always many idols and artists who come to me to order clothes on weekdays, and I am also fortunate to have come into contact with some idols and artists, and some of their private interactions that are unknown to the public."

"I've seen enough people dating secretly, so I can tell at a glance which ones are just trying to create a scandal and which ones really like each other."3

Chu Hua: "We like each other... yeah."

However, the calm response from the store manager made Chu Hua's face turn red.

However, at this moment, she just turned her head slightly and looked at Chen Qi beside her. But the moment her eyes met Chen Qi's, she quickly dodged as if she had been electrocuted, and felt her face burning...5

Senior... no, Qi, do you like me too?

If this is really the case...then I...no, what should I do about Xiaoxiang?

I clearly just want Qi to be my "temporary boyfriend". What should I do if Qi also falls in love with me?

Store manager: "Oh, did I guess wrong? The two of you are not actually in that kind of relationship?"

The store manager was a very smart person. Noticing Chu Hua's obvious excitement, but his constant suppression of his emotions, and his inability to extricate himself, he also added fuel to the fire a little and said with an ambiguous smile:

"What a pity! When I saw the collaboration between Miss Triangle and Mr. Chen on the Internet, I thought you two were a perfect match. You are both talented. I was really happy that you two could be together~"

Chu Hua: "Manager! I want to buy some ready-made clothes this time. Could you please recommend some?"

Fortunately, Chu Hua concealed his excitement very well this time. He quickly let go of Chen Qi's hand, and came to the store manager. His tone became a little more embarrassed and hurried, and he quickly made an awkward attempt to smooth things over.

This time, the store manager looked at Sanjiao Chuhua, whose face was flushed, and understood 90% of what was going on. He maintained a professional smile and replied softly:

"I understand, Miss Triangle. Please come with me. I have a few outfits that would be perfect for you, Miss Triangle."

After a while, the store manager took the initiative to introduce the exquisite clothing in her store to Chuhua. Although Chen Qi had no interest, he also followed Chuhua and the store manager silently as a "temporary boyfriend".

I have to say that although this store is not big, the craftsmanship and variety of the clothes are indeed not inferior to some large-scale clothing stores. From formal wear to performance clothes, and even home clothes, there is everything, and for a moment Chuhua couldn't help but be dazzled. ⒋

"I highly recommend this set of clothes."

After a while, the store manager took out a set of furry one-piece pajamas. The pajamas were all black, and the most eye-catching thing was the long black rabbit ears on the hood.

"This kind of bunny ear pajamas is a hot-selling style recently, one white and one black. Many couples like to wear this style of pajamas~"⒋

Chu Hua: "...Do couples buy a lot?"