A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

If this information were to be made public, would Hoshino Ai become hostile to [NozAK!] and stay as a matter of course, and in this way help Chihaya Tetsuya achieve his revenge?

By then, would I have more opportunities to get closer to Chihaya Tetsuya and continue to be with him naturally under his personal brand?

Snapped!

Just as the plan in Toyokawa Shoko's mind was gradually taking shape, suddenly, her world fell into darkness.

And the next second, bright and warm light suddenly lit up from behind her -

"Toyokawa, look! This effect is even better than I expected!"

Chihaya Tetsuya's slightly excited voice came from behind the stars.

At this time, he was holding the double-layer cloth used for the experiment in his hand, and showing his experimental results to Toyokawa Shoko with a happy face.

"Because it's a double-layer design, the hollowed-out outer layer can even create a dynamic fluorescent effect during movement! To further enhance the visual effect, I'd like to redesign the outer layer's hollowed-out pattern. What do you think?"

"Eh……"

The dots of fluorescence in the darkness, and the smiling faces that looked a little strange under the fluorescence, seemed to be directly reflected in Toyokawa Shoko's heart, instantly dispelling her thoughts that were originally full of arbitrariness and darkness.

What replaced it was a trance like waking up from a dream, and the fear of sudden realization.

What was she thinking just now?

In order to change Hoshino Ai's mind... he has to help [NozAK!] put pressure on Chihaya Tetsuya? And reveal the secret that Chihaya Tetsuya doesn't want to talk about?

Ignoring the thoughts of the other party and relying solely on one's own expected results, one acts on one's own accord and does things that hurt important people.

If she really did that, then what's the difference between her and when she quit CRYCHIC a year ago?!

Her heartbeat began to accelerate uncontrollably, and her breathing became faster.

She was very grateful that Chihaya Tetsuya interrupted her thoughts, but at the same time she felt self-loathing for her own stupidity in almost making the same mistake for the second time.

She said she was thinking about Chihaya Tetsuya and that she wanted to be Chihaya Tetsuya's helper... but in fact, she was just anxious about her own lack of progress.

Hoshino Ai, a popular idol, was naturally a must-see. His sister, Chihaya Aine, had also successfully formed a band and was striding towards a mainstream debut. Even Motoyo, with the help of her mother, had become a crucial supporter of Chihaya Tetsuya, forming a truly strong partnership far stronger than their own.

What about herself?

Apart from the little bit of inspiration she provided him at the beginning, what else did she do for Chihaya Tetsuya as his apprentice and companion?

The lingering anxiety caused her thoughts to gradually become extreme.

She almost made that childish mistake again.

"..."

Shoko Toyokawa's eyes gradually adapted to the slightly dark environment.

She saw that Chihaya Tetsuya was just like a child, happily adjusting the position of the fabric in his hand and muttering how to create a more beautiful appearance.

Come to think of it, ever since he learned about NozAK!'s actions and then learned about Hoshino Ai's feelings... his creative passion seemed to have never been affected.

He doesn't care about the so-called plagiarism at all, nor will he be shaken by Hoshino Ai's almost fanatical love.

What about revenge, retaliation... Chihaya Tetsuya's costume was not created for such boring reasons.

Warmth, comfort, and being a strength to others are his design concepts and his pursuit as a designer.

"call……"

The anxiety in her heart may not have completely cooled down, but she will no longer make the wrong choice.

The Chihaya Tetsuya she admires is a gentle person who always cares for and guides others.

"...Chihaya-nii."

The reason why she was fortunate enough to meet him was precisely because of this clarity that could dispel the confusion in others' hearts even in darkness.

"In order to ensure the stage effect, the hollow space needs to be larger, otherwise the effect will be too subtle for the audience in the back row."

Maybe she cannot help him as a designer at this moment, but even so, there must be other things she can do.

So, apart from the introductory knowledge of clothing and some insignificant stage common sense, what else can she do?

The May Live, Chuhua's new song, and what Chuhua said on the day of the celebration party, is that he hopes to invite everyone from [MyGO!!!!" to join him on stage...

Chuhua's...new song...

"..."

Just like that, after getting rid of the wrong ideas caused by the impulse, new ideas suddenly emerged in Toyokawa Shoko's mind.

29

Chapter 29: Toyokawa Shoko’s personal opinion.

"Eh? Really?!"

When Sankaku Hatsuka heard what Toyokawa Shoko said about the new plan, she immediately covered her mouth in disbelief.

"I'd really welcome you to compose music with Xiangzi! But, don't you still have apprenticeship work to do over there—"

"The workload this time is relatively small, and I can handle it alone."

Chihaya Tetsuya, who was cutting fabric nearby, said without even looking up:

"Ultimately, Toyokawa made this decision for our shared future, and I certainly support him 100%. Furthermore, for Toyokawa, returning to music after such a long absence is something to be happy about, right, Toyokawa?"

"Just a temporary return!"

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko quickly said:

“After this live is over, I will come back and continue working hard as a designer!”

"Uh... there's no need to rush into it. If it's Toyokawa, I believe he'll be able to do well in any field—"

“I will never give up on my career as a designer!”

Toyokawa Shoko's expression and tone were extremely serious and decisive.

"Chihaya-san's position as 'assistant' and 'first employee'... I will never give it up to anyone else!"

"oh oh……"

Chihaya Tetsuya, who originally just wanted Toyokawa to concentrate on composing music, was suddenly overwhelmed by these powerful words and felt a little overwhelmed.

On the other side, looking at Toyokawa Shoko with a determined look on her face and Chihaya Tetsuya who was completely at a loss, Sankaku Hatsuka immediately turned her face away with a suppressed smile.

Although Chihaya Tetsuya's behavior sometimes makes people feel a little anxious, it is still very worth watching from the perspective of an observer.

Of course, the premise is that the person he is facing is someone like Xiangzi who is not too aggressive. If it is love, then I think she should have been thinking of ways to appease the other party's "aggressive desire"...

"Okay, okay, then it's settled."

In order to prevent Chihaya Tetsuya from remaining in a daze for too long, Sankaku Hatsuka came to Toyokawa Shoko while speaking.

"Next, I'll borrow Xiangzi to prepare the music for the live performance. Mr. Tetsuya will have to take care of the costumes."

"Well, leave it to me."

Chihaya Tetsu also readily agreed:

"I'll also be looking forward to your new songs."

……

"I never thought Xiangzi would suddenly ask me to compose a song together!"

Sanjiao Chuhua showed a somewhat excited expression when he left the studio.

"What kind of new song can I make... This should be the happiest and most anticipated first time since my idol debut!"

"...Don't be too lax, Chuhua."

However, Toyokawa Shoko's expression did not relax at all.

"This live performance not only determines your idol career, but also Chihaya-san's career as a designer... maybe even his entire future."

"Well, I know."

After feeling Toyokawa Shoko's seriousness, Sankaku Hatsuka gradually put away the smile on his face.

"So, why did Xiangzi suddenly think of composing music?"

“…I just want to do what I can.”

Toyokawa Shoko said:

"After all, the difficulty of making the costumes this time is far beyond my ability. Instead of causing more trouble here, I might as well try to help you."

“It shouldn’t be just for this reason, right?”

After hearing this explanation, Sanjiao Chuhua smiled and looked at her profile:

"A creator's desire to create is closely tied to their desire to express themselves. Especially for someone like Xiangzi, who demands the highest quality from his work, simply 'doing it within my capabilities' isn't enough reason to compose. So, it seems to me that you must have some idea you'd like to express through your music."

“…I really can’t hide it from you.”

After listening to Sanjiao Chuhua's analysis, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, I do have a point I want to express, but it's not my own, it's Chihaya-san's. I want to be like him...try to believe in Hoshino Ai, and make her believe in the possibility of finding happiness without giving up everything."

"Oh..."

After hearing this, a hint of surprise finally flashed in Sanjiao Chuhua's eyes.

In her opinion, Toyokawa Shoko has always been a "creator" with strong personal opinions and an extremely self-centered personality. It is only because of her reserve and intelligence that her self has not become so strong that it would cause disgust to others.

And now, this extremely selfish person actually regards other people's opinions as her own creative motivation. This is probably enough to show the extent to which her feelings for Chihaya Tetsuya have risen.

"Since meeting Mr. Tetsuya, Xiangzi has changed a lot."

Sanjiao Chuhua couldn't help but say:

"If it were the Xiangzi from before, he probably wouldn't have adopted such a soft approach... Using the media to put pressure on Ai, or simply laying everything out directly and forcing Hoshino Ai to take sides would be more in line with your previous swift and decisive style."

"..."

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but look away.

In fact, she had indeed considered these two options and was almost ready to put them into action. If Chihaya Tetsuya had not appeared in time, she would have almost made the same mistake as a year ago.

However, when she saw the smile she had always longed for, she immediately realized her narrow-mindedness.

"You can't find true happiness by hurting others in this way."

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head.

"Chihaya-san took the initiative to meet Hoshino Ai and explained everything to her openly because he understood that, rather than deceiving and deceiving her, only true mutual understanding could bring them both peace of mind and happiness. Hoshino Ai's self-destructive behavior was simply due to the anxiety and panic caused by long-term loneliness. She might have wanted to believe the 'possibility' Chihaya-san mentioned, but her lack of security was simply a desperate need for a minimum of reassurance."

"My admiration for him isn't just to follow him. If possible, I want to be as strong and straightforward as him, someone who can stand tall and proud no matter what difficulties he faces... That's what I stand for."

“… Really good.”

Hearing this, Sanjiao Chuhua finally smiled from the bottom of his heart.

"Well, in order to bring you closer to Mr. Tetsuya, and for the sake of all our futures, the two of us must create a song that will convince everyone. In fact, I just decided on the name of this new song a while ago."

"What is it?"

"It's very simple, its name is——"

"【アイドル】(Idol)"

30

Chapter 30: Early maturity and late maturity have different directions.

When Chihaya Tetsuya saw Nagasaki Suyo appear in the studio at 8 o'clock in the evening, he immediately showed a very surprised expression.

"Su Shi?! Why are you here at this time?"

"I'm here to give you something... huh?"

Nagasaki Suyo looked around for a moment, then couldn't help asking:

"Where's Xiangzi?"

"Xiangzi won't be coming in the near future."

"?Why?"