A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

"...I've never met a bad metal guy, but I've had quite a few weird metal women around me."

Facing Toyokawa Shoko's soliloquy, Wakaba Mu couldn't help but complain:

"As expected of a future designer... isn't that a bit too imaginative?"

Faced with Toyokawa Shoko's unfounded imagination, Wakaba Mu was also dumbfounded.

"Also, although Chihaya-san can indeed be described as the 'not so good' type, I still have good reasons to like him... After all, we've been through a lot together."

"Ah...that's right."

After being continuously criticized, Shoko Toyokawa finally calmed down.

"But even so... Mu, are you really okay with it?"

With her understanding of Wakaba Mu, she was 100% sure that Wakaba Mu would never make the choice to steal someone else's love, let alone do something like cheating with Chihaya Tetsuya while hiding it from her. Putting aside the fact that Chihaya Tetsuya had no chance of hiding it from her, Mu had already demonstrated her choice with her actions.

"Even after finally confirming my feelings, it would be hard for Mu to just give up on Tetsuya-kun like that, right?"

In Toyokawa Shoko's opinion, Wakaba Mu's decision to teach ballroom dancing to her, to some extent, had already explained her attitude towards this relationship. Whether it was out of concern for her or other reasons, in short, Wakaba Mu took the initiative to give her the opportunity to have close contact with Chihaya Tetsuya.

"Giving up...ah, so this is what Xiangzi feels like?"

However, after hearing Toyokawa Shoko's question full of entanglement and distress, Wakaba Mutsu made a sound of sudden enlightenment.

"This is completely a misunderstanding, Xiangzi... Although it may not be nice to say this, I actually have no intention of giving up on Chihaya-san."

"Eh?!"

Upon hearing these words, Shoko Toyokawa immediately put away the bitterness on her face and turned into astonishment.

"If that's the case... why did you suddenly leave Tetsuya-kun and go away alone..."

"Because I'm still far from being able to get that close."

As Wakaba Mutsu spoke, he walked to the dress and reached out to gently stroke it.

"My understanding of this relationship isn't clear enough, and I'm not able to do enough... Before I fully understand what I'm going to do next, I can't get too close to that level."

Just like she couldn't get used to the dress yet, Ruo Yemu wanted to observe this new feeling that had just sprouted for a while.

"Besides, a big part of the reason why I fell in love with Chihaya-san is because I like the way he is with you and Suyo. So, I'm not giving up on you by doing this, but I simply want you two to be together."

Under Toyokawa Shoko's blank gaze, Wakaba Mu said in her unpredictable tone:

"Don't worry, Xiangzi. I won't be jealous of you, nor will I fight for anything. Because what I hope for is a future where you and I can be together forever and peacefully."

"After this banquet is over, I will definitely put an end to everything properly, so before that, please keep it a secret for a while longer."

As if observing a potted seedling breaking through the soil, Wakaba Mu continued to stare at the dress in front of him and said this.

30

Chapter 30: Still not used to the dress.

Depending on their personality and experience, everyone treats feelings differently, and this naturally includes love.

So as for Ruoye Mu, how will she treat her relationship?

"I've already bought the front row seats for tomorrow's TGC with the organizers, but... as a price, the front row seats are standing room only, and only for women."

Hoshino Ai said to everyone present:

"But it shouldn't make any difference to Zhe, right? After all, you're definitely going to be backstage."

"Well, that's right!"

Chihaya Tetsuya nodded in agreement with Hoshino Ai's statement.

"To make sure both of your outfits are kept in tip-top shape, I'll of course be helping out backstage."

"……I knew it."

Sanjiao Chuhua, who wanted to come here to relax the day before the official start, sighed as expected.

"Even the head stylist has already said there won't be any problems, and you're such a worrier... But let me be frank: you're only allowed to adjust the clothes for me and Ai. If I find out you're making a move on other girls, I'll definitely come back and complain to everyone."

"Don't worry, this time is different from Paris. Even if I wanted to help, the organizers wouldn't allow it!"

Chihaya Tetsuya explained this very calmly:

"After all, most of TGC's models aren't fashion models, but popular celebrities. If we really use fashion industry standards, you wouldn't be needed. I'd probably be killed by their fanatical fans first."

"Fans and such are not the point."

On the other side, Hoshino Ai shook her head gently.

"The point is... once those female artists come into contact with Zhe, it's hard to guarantee that they won't be attracted to you."

"Yes, to be honest... at this point, letting you see other women's bodies is no longer that important to us. The key is to prevent you from attracting more people!"

Triangle Chuhua said:

"This isn't just for us. Even for your own physical and mental health, I don't recommend you get into any more emotional debt. After all, not every girl has my self-control and awareness."

Hearing this boastful statement, Hoshino Ai couldn't help but glance at her sideways:

"...You're simply not mentally prepared yet, right?"

"Don't make things worse for now... ahem. Anyway, after this lesson, you should carefully consider your own charm and position. Don't add to the number of 'victims'. Do you understand?"

"Ah, I understand!"

Chihaya Tetsuya nodded very seriously.

"I will definitely not allow this number to increase further in the future!"

"..."

After hearing this, Sankaku Hatsuka, who took the initiative to mention this matter, did not have time to respond, but Toyokawa Shoko, who was a bystander, pursed her lips slightly.

Because she knew very well that Wakaba Mu, who was sitting next to her... had already made clear his feelings towards Tetsuya-kun. Although to Tetsuya-kun, he had just expressed his determination in a very ordinary way, but to Mu, Tetsuya-kun's words just now must have been a heavy and fatal blow...

With some worry in her heart, Shoko Toyokawa turned her head to look at Wakaba Mutsu, but what surprised her was that there was no trace of depression from the setback in love in Wakaba Mutsu's eyes and expression. She was still the same as usual, silently watching Chihaya Tetsuya and everything around him with her calm eyes.

Ah... Come to think of it, when they usually have private girls' gatherings, Mutsuya would always quietly listen in on these conversations that seemed to have nothing to do with her, just like now. Perhaps it was during this process that she began to yearn for the feeling of being with Tetsuya-kun.

Whether it was the feeling of being touched by Zheye-kun's redemption, or the peace of mind that Su Shi had found a new home... these were probably the reasons why she developed a good impression of Zheye-kun.

As she said, what she likes is Chihaya Tetsuya who is with everyone and gives happiness to everyone equally. Perhaps because of this, she has no reaction to Chihaya Tetsuya's words... After all, for Mu, silently watching everyone like this is also her own happiness.

"..."

At the same time, Wakaba Mutsu, who had noticed Xiangzi's gaze, turned her head silently. After seeing Toyokawa Xiangzi's slightly complicated expression, she silently and gently shook her head, as if to tell her not to worry about her -

"Wakaba-san, come along tomorrow."

At this moment, Chihaya Tetsuya suddenly spoke to Wakaba Mu:

“After [TGC] is over, I want to properly celebrate our victories so far.”

Ruoye Mu blinked in surprise after hearing this:

“…Even if I didn’t do anything?”

"Well, I'll put aside the unconvincing excuses about design inspiration and the like. You were here to help me on the day of the [Joint Exhibition], right? If so, you're certainly a very important participant."

Chihaya Tetsuya said:

"Besides... Xiangzi and Sushi will definitely want you to join them, right?"

"kindness."

Nagasaki Motoyo nodded naturally, but Toyokawa Shoko, who was preoccupied with her own affairs, was not so fluent in her response.

"Ah...yes, that's true."

Toyokawa Shoko pretended to be calm and nodded.

"Mutsuya... come together, this is the best way... Yeah."

"What's wrong, Xiangzi? Your expression and tone are so strange."

Chihaya Tetsuya, who thought Toyokawa Shoko would agree decisively, was a little puzzled by her strange reaction.

"Are you feeling unwell?"

“…Not really.”

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head.

"I just thought of something that might be of concern—"

"Is it because of the Ave Mujica incident?"

Before Toyokawa Shoko could finish her words, Wakaba Mu suddenly said:

"We talked about the new song last night, so Xiangzi was a little distracted. As for [TGC], if I'm interested tomorrow, I'll go with you."

“…Ah, I see.”

Hearing that it was a serious matter related to the band, Chihaya Tetsuya nodded in sudden realization.

"In that case, I won't bother you with your thoughts on the band. Oh, by the way, Ai, I have a few questions about tomorrow's fashion show..."

Just like that, Chihaya Tetsuya stopped paying attention to Toyokawa Shoko and continued chatting with the two protagonists of [TGC] about the upcoming fashion show. On the other side, Wakaba Mutsu shook her head gently at Toyokawa Shoko again, then stood up and prepared to leave and return to her room. Toyokawa Shoko just stared at her back blankly, her eyes and heart full of indecision.

Although everyone has different ways of dealing with love, but this kind of outsider-like approach... is it really okay?

And beneath that calmness, is there some other truth that she has not yet perceived?

Looking at the door that closed again, Shoko Toyokawa couldn't help but feel worried.

31

Chapter 31: The simpler the reason, the more convincing it is.

"Tomorrow...what should I do?"

That night in the room, Wakaba Mu talked to himself while looking at the dress on the hanger.

"Speaking of which, if Ai and Chuhua, the models, want to leave early, then the rest of them can just take a taxi together..."

Anyway, [TGC] has live broadcasts and recordings, and if you want to watch it, you can watch it online at any time. And to be honest, she herself is not very interested in the [TGC] event.

For someone who had never cared about fashion or trends, if it weren't for Chihaya Tetsuya, she wouldn't even have paid attention to this so-called fashion event for young girls. And considering her insignificant contribution to StarrySky, she had no right to accept Chihaya Tetsuya's so-called reward.

……

"Well, after all, I'm not going."

Thinking of this, Ruo Yemu immediately made up his mind, stood up from the bed, and prepared to move the dress on the hanger to a level where she could not see it when she raised her eyes.

However, the next second, before she could touch the dress, a knock on the door made her stop suddenly.

"Mu? Are you asleep?"

"……not yet."

Nagasaki Suyo's call made Wakaba Mu look towards the door in surprise.

"What's up, Sushi?"

"It's not that I have anything to say, I just want to chat with you."

Nagasaki Suyo said this in a half-joking tone:

"Besides Xiangzi, can you also talk to me in private sometimes...isn't that okay?"

"That's a really cunning statement..."

Faced with such obvious rhetoric, Ruo Yemu had no choice but to open the door for the visitor.

"Please come in."

"Well! Sorry to bother you then!"

Nagasaki Suyo, who had already changed into pajamas, walked into Wakaba Mutsu's room with a smile on her face. When she walked past Wakaba Mutsu, a very familiar smell made Wakaba Mutsu slightly stunned.

"...Chihaya-san's shampoo?"

"Well, I was a little concerned about how men's shampoo felt, so I borrowed it."

"how do you feel?"