They all pushed me!

As soon as Hoshino Ai got in the car, she greeted everyone with a sweet smile.

"Well, please take care of me."

"Of course you can address me as such, but in that case, how about I call you 'Sister' as well?"

Arima Kane behaved quite well, and her tone naturally revealed a sense of admiration:

"I've always wanted a sister, and Liang-senpai has always cared for me like a brother over the years. I heard that Hoshino-senpai and Liang-senpai are getting married next year. In that case, Hoshino-senpai is my sister."

Hoshino Ai felt a little embarrassed by what Arima Kana said. She suddenly felt that the child in front of her was more likable than Kitagawa Rumi, and she responded with a smile:

"Of course you can. Liang always tells me about you, Kana, saying that you are a smart and sensible child."

"It's my honor to be praised like this by Senior Liang."

Magana's answer was flawless and the smile on his face was very appropriate.

"Come to think of it, why did Sister Ai suddenly come to Miyazaki?"

"There's no particular reason. I just came to see Liang, relax, and enjoy the scenery."

Although they were the same name, Hoshino Ai always felt that every call from Kana Arima in front of her was more pleasant to the ear. After all, she knew that Kitagawa Rumi used to call her "Auntie Hoshino" in private.

"The scenery here is really beautiful. Although I came here to shoot a local tourism promotional video, it's no different from going on a trip, and I can still get paid."

Arima Kana made a playful little joke, which also made Hoshino Ai smile knowingly. She cast her eyes toward the scenery passing by outside the window, and a look of reminiscence appeared in her eyes:

"Actually, before, um... about nine years ago, when Kana wasn't even born yet, I came to Miyazaki with Ryo to play once."

Ai Hoshino smiled nostalgically while telling Kana Arima some interesting stories from their travels:

"By the way, we also ran into Xiao Qian's parents here at that time. They came to the hospital here specifically to recuperate during their pregnancy because the scenery is pleasant and the air is good."

"Speaking of which, Xiao Qian is also a sensible and good child. I am a little moved. When I get pregnant, I wonder if I should come to the hospital here to take care of the baby."

Since Magana knew about his relationship with Kitagawa Ryo, Hoshino Ai had no scruples about chatting with him.

"Sister Ai, do you plan to have a baby right after you get married?"

"Not necessarily...it depends on Liang's opinion at that time. After all, this is something that requires the consent of both husband and wife."

"Besides, Liang and I are at the peak of our careers right now. If we have a child, it will inevitably distract us both during pregnancy and after the birth."

When Hoshino Ai said this, she also jokingly complained:

"And to be honest, I don't want another little rascal in my family to steal my attention and love."

"After all, Ai-sister and Ryo-senpai are still young."

Arima Kana covered her mouth and chuckled:

"If I remember correctly, Sister Ai's new drama should be airing soon, the one called 'It's Not My Fault That I'm Not Popular'."

"Well, this year's autumn season should start airing in early October, just one month from now."

"This is the work I'm most looking forward to this year. Although a month is not a long time, I still want to see it first."

"Does Kana like it so much? Then next time when I promote it, I can add a sentence like 'The hottest child star nowadays, Kana Arimaka, is eagerly awaited'."

Arima Kana's expression stiffened slightly after hearing this modification, and he sighed a little melancholy and said:

"I really don't want to hear words like 'the hottest child star right now' anymore."

"What's wrong?"

"Because my mother has been writing this at home recently. She is writing a book called "I am the Mother of Arima Kana", and its subtitle is something like 'The Hottest Child Star Now'..."

After hearing this, Hoshino Ai was silent for a while, and then she spoke softly:

"I remember Kana also comes from a single-parent family."

"Well, Dad divorced Mom half a year ago because of his infidelity."

“…It’s not easy for Kana either.”

Hoshino Ai couldn't help but reach out and touch the little head of Kana Arima who was sitting next to her. In her heart, she understood why Kitagawa Ryo took such good care of this child.

As someone who had also been stabbed in the back by her mother, she could not help but feel some sympathy and sadness in her heart. She just gently held Arima Kana's hand and gently comforted her:

"If you encounter anything in the future that you don't want to tell others, you can come and talk to me. After all, it's not good to keep it in your heart without saying anything."

"Although Liang can help you with many things, there are always some things that girls can only say to other girls."

Anyway, she has now completely forgotten that she told Beichuan Liang everything no matter what happened.

"Well, thank you, sister Ai, but mom is still very good to me."

"That's just because Kana is popular now and can make money, which makes her feel proud."

Hoshino Ai curled her lips in disdain. She also had the experience of her mother abandoning her and coming back to her after she became famous, so she knew exactly what they were thinking.

Thinking of this, Hoshino Ai also added:

"Kana's life is not anyone else's appendage, it is her own life."

"Senior Liang also told me this. He told me to be clear about my own feelings and thoughts. He said that as long as he was around, no one could force me to do something I didn't like."

"Ryo is right, Kana's life belongs only to herself."

Hoshino Ai nodded in approval.

"Well, I see."

Arima Kana raised her little face and answered seriously:

"In the future, I will definitely work hard and bravely to pursue the things and lifestyle that I like."

Chapter 27: Let’s go to the hot springs

Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

After a whole day of hard filming, the three members of ACE finally finished their planned workload for the day at dusk. They changed back into their usual casual clothes, followed Saito Kyoko to thank the staff on the site, and then walked into the car tiredly.

"Everyone must be pretty tired, how about going to a hot spring? The hot springs here in Miyazaki are pretty famous, I've made a reservation in advance."

Kyoko Saito looked at the girls lying on the seats in a mess without any grace, and smiled and gave suggestions.

"Great--"

MEM啾 weakly raised his right hand and responded reluctantly. Kitagawa Rumi and Samejima Abiko also nodded, then closed their eyes again and leaned against each other tiredly.

Akane Kurokawa obediently moved closer to the car window, trying to give the two people some space to rest.

In fact, theoretically speaking, Kitagawa Rumi, who has been practicing dancing since she was a child, is much better than Samejima Abiko in terms of physical strength. But because Kitagawa Ryo was present today, Kitagawa Rumi also paid special attention to every detail of herself, striving to make every movement perfect. After maintaining such an excited state for a whole day, after getting on the car for the return trip, a deep feeling of fatigue inevitably emerged from her bones.

However, when her eyelids were already starting to droop, Kitagawa Rumi still asked with difficulty:

"Where's your brother? Is he home yet? Will he go with us later?"

"You said it's cold, I'll call and ask."

Because there was not enough space, Kitagawa Ryo did not take the same car with the others. When Saito Kyoko heard Kitagawa Rumi's question, she called him and said jokingly with a smile:

"It's only been a few days? He's calling me 'brother' again affectionately? It seems like they've made peace?"

"Looks like Ruby is moving out of my house again."

Kitagawa Rumi originally wanted to make a few more remarks in rebuttal, but when Saito Kyoko's call was connected and Kitagawa Ryo's voice came from the other end, she swallowed the words in her throat, swept away her previous tiredness, sat up suddenly, leaned forward and grabbed the phone from Saito Kyoko's hand.

"Brother, Miss Kyoko said she wants to invite us to a hot spring bath. Will you go with us?"

"Yeah, no problem."

"You are tired from filming today, take a hot spring bath and have a good sleep, and keep working hard tomorrow."

"Okay, then we'll be in..."

Kitagawa Rumi realized at this point that she had not yet asked Saito Kyoko which hot spring the other party had booked. She got stuck in the middle of her words and had to put down her phone temporarily, looking at Saito Kyoko eagerly.

Saito Kyoko, whose phone was suddenly stolen, wanted to tease Kitagawa Rumi again at first, but seeing the aggrieved look on her face, she shook her head helplessly and whispered a reminder:

"Kitago Onsen."

"Yes! We will wait for brother at Kitago Hot Spring in a while."

After receiving the reply, Kitagawa Rumi smiled again and immediately answered on the phone.

"I see. See you later."

"Well, see you later."

After hanging up the phone happily, Kitagawa Rumi hummed a song softly as she returned the phone to Saito Kyoko. She felt that compared to the hot spring itself, being able to take a hot spring bath with Kitagawa Ryo could help relieve her fatigue.

"Oh... Kitago Onsen. I went there with Kana this afternoon. It seems to be quite famous."

In the car on the other side, Kitagawa Ryo, who had just hung up the phone, heard Hoshino Ai, who was sitting next to him, speak with a smile.

"Yes, because the water of the hot spring is smooth, it is also called the 'Beauty Spring' by the locals."

Sitting next to her, Arima Kana, who was now holding Hoshino Ai's arm affectionately, also added with a smile:

"When I went there, I said that even if it was just for the name, I would come here with Sister Ai to soak in it once in the future."

"When did your relationship become so good?"

Looking at Hoshino Ai and Arima Kana, who became sisters after only one day of getting along, Kitagawa Ryo curled the corners of his mouth.

"Because Kana is indeed a sensible and good child, a good junior. As Ryo's fiancée and a senior in the industry, shouldn't I take care of her?"

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Ai rolled her eyes at Kitagawa Ryo, then turned around and said to Arima Kana with a smile:

"Speaking of which, when Liang and I get married next year, would Kana be willing to be the flower girl at the wedding? I will definitely give you a big red envelope then."

"Of course I am willing. Rather, it is my honor to be the flower girl at the wedding of Ai-sister and Liang-senpai."

Arima Kanae replied rather quickly.

"But is there anyone else who can be the flower girl besides me?"

For good meaning and omen, the number of flower girls at a wedding is usually an even number, two or four, so it was natural for Arima Kana to ask.

"I was originally planning to let Ruby do it, but I'm afraid that's not possible now."

Facing Arima Kanae's question, Beichuan Liang rubbed his brows with a headache and said helplessly:

"In fact, I think it would be the best case scenario if Ruby could show up at the wedding peacefully."

"In that case, how about having Ruby be the maid of honor?"

Hoshino Ai spoke with great interest.

"…She's not a relative or friend of Ai's, and she's too young. Besides, didn't Ai agree to have B Komachi's former teammates be bridesmaids?"

"It was just a joke."

Hoshino Ai winked at Kitagawa Ryo:

"Then how about letting Xiao Qian come?"

"She's exactly the same age as Kana, and about the same height. She's a perfect match for me when she dresses cutely."

"I've thought about this before. We're going to meet soon, so I might as well ask you about it."

Beichuan Liang also nodded:

"If Xiao Qian agrees, the matter will be settled. As for the flower girls, two will be enough."

Just when he was still wondering whether Kurokawa Akane would agree, Hoshino Ai suddenly leaned forward half of her body, reached around the seat from behind, put her arms around Kitagawa Ryo's neck, leaned over and whispered in his ear:

"Ryo didn't go to Sarina's grave when he came to Miyazaki this time."

"Have you finally let it go? After all, it's been twelve years."

"Well—put it down."

Beichuan Liang lowered his eyes. Hoshino Ai behind him couldn't see his expression for a moment. He could only hear the other party say with a sense of relief:

“Probably won’t go there again.”

"Sarina's matter... wasn't Ryo's problem in the first place. It would be great if you could let it go and think it through."

Hoshino Ai caressed the side of Kitagawa Ryo's face, feeling sincerely happy for him, and at the same time secretly feeling relieved.

On the eve of their wedding, she certainly didn't want Kitagawa Ryo to still be imprisoned by the past. Instead, she hoped that they could walk hand in hand into a new future with a clean conscience.

Hoshino Ai lay on Kitagawa Ryo's shoulder as if no one was around, quietly feeling the other's body temperature and smell. In a trance, she suddenly remembered that winter night twelve years ago.

B Komachi debuted as an underground idol on Christmas Eve. When she walked to the ground, breathing into her hands, Kitagawa Ryo invited her to try a second job.