A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

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Hoshino Ai nodded slightly.

"I want to be husband and wife with Zhe, and be together forever..."

"If that's the case, then if you really act according to the original plan, can we... really be happy?"

Chihaya Tetsuya asked:

"You blindly gave up everything, and I was forced to give up everything. What kind of family will we form? If we have a child in the future, will that child be able to live in a happy and ordinary family as we envisioned seven years ago?"

Under the moonlight that filtered through the night sky and the window, Chihaya Tetsuya gazed into those purple eyes and asked:

"What kind of future do you hope for?"

Chapter 74: Children who lack a sense of security never give up easily

All the children in the orphanage have a common fantasy - what it would be like if they were born into an ordinary and happy family.

Chihaya Tetsuya and Hoshino Ai are naturally no exception.

Even though the two of them already had each other to rely on, they still talked about this topic on countless sleepless nights.

“No need to worry about being abandoned, no need to feel lonely, no need to worry about tomorrow’s food… Just enjoy every ordinary and warm day normally, happily, and peacefully…”

Chihaya Tetsuya stroked Hoshino Ai's hair and said:

"This is the future we all hope for, right?"

"future……"

Memories from seven years ago flooded into Hoshino Ai's heart, causing her originally impatient movements to come to a halt.

Chihaya Tetsuya, who also noticed this change, continued:

"Think about it, love. If we really gave up everything, even if we finally got together as you wished, how would we face each other?"

"Will you feel guilty towards me? And will I feel resentful towards you?"

"Do we have any other...better options?"

Chihaya Tetsuya pressed his cheek against Hoshino Ai's hair.

"Don't be stupid, love. We're both struggling to stay together just to be happy, right? So, calm down a bit, okay?"

"…………"

Hoshino Ai fell into silence for a moment.

Because of the excellent sound insulation performance, the recording studio was so quiet that the two could only hear the friction of clothes and each other's heartbeats.

And the tenderness of holding her body tightly was as comforting as the night he spent in the orphanage seven years ago.

Of course, she did not forget their original dream, nor did she forget how desirable the future they had described at that time was.

But at the same time, she also did not forget why she chose to be honest with Chihaya Tetsuya today——

“…That’s not right, Zhe.”

Before Chihaya Tetsuya could come to his senses, Hoshino Ai suddenly exerted force with her hands again, pushing his body directly against the wall. Then, before Chihaya Tetsuya could react, Hoshino Ai pressed her body on him again.

"Seven years ago, the future we both envisioned was indeed the same...but what about now?"

She raised her head, staring at Chihaya Tetsuya's astonished expression, and whispered in his ear with a tone filled with anxiety and confusion:

"You've become a fashion designer as you wished, have a happy family that satisfies you, and have younger generations you can trust... But what about me? My happiness and wishes have never changed in these seven years! As long as I can be with Zhe, as long as I can only have Zhe, this is my only happiness and my only wish! If I really let you go like this, how can I guarantee my happiness? If you really are taken away by Chihaya Aine and Toyokawa Shoko, what should I do?!"

Chihaya Tetsuya quickly retorted after hearing this:

"So... I don't have that kind of relationship with them, and they don't have that kind of feeling towards me—"

"That's just your opinion! Have you ever asked them what they really think? Are you 100% sure they don't have any improper thoughts about you?"

As Hoshino Ai spoke, she placed her hand directly on the inside of Chihaya Tetsuya's thigh.

"Or, you who don't even know what love and love are, can you promise me here that you will choose me in the future and be with me forever?

"I……"

Chihaya Tetsuya opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

It was obvious that if he gave a positive answer, Hoshino Ai would let him go immediately, but he just couldn't make that promise.

“I…can’t do that…”

Chihaya Tetsuya said this in a difficult voice:

"I promised you that there would be no lies between the two of us."

"Yeah, I knew it."

A complex smile mixed with loneliness and relief appeared on Hoshino Ai's face.

"After all, Zhe has always hated lies. You can't make a promise like this, something even a child wouldn't easily make... But I'm no longer the little girl you cared for seven years ago. To ensure I have you, even if it means sacrificing both of us, I must leave you a 'guarantee' that you can't escape."

"Wait...Love..."

Feeling the excitement of climbing up to the dangerous part, Chihaya Tetsuya's breathing suddenly became rapid.

Although he didn't understand love, he still had the most basic physiological common sense. He knew exactly what the "guarantee" that Hoshino Ai was talking about was.

"Even if you don't do this... I won't disappear from your sight again! So don't worry, give me some more time, we must have a better way--"

"Do you want me to watch you sleep with another girl next time, and then miraculously nothing happens again?"

Hoshino Ai put her lips to Chihaya Tetsuya's ear and said:

"Don't be silly. They're just like me. They won't always be little girls under your care... One day, they'll be driven by their own desires and do the same thing as me. Rather than letting them get there first, it's better to leave everything to me..."

"Don't worry, Zhe. Even after eloping, we can still find ways to pursue happiness... What do you think about going abroad? I know Chihaya Aine has posted photos of your bookshelf on SNS. You've learned foreign languages, right? With your talent and ability, you'll definitely be able to continue your career as a designer even in a foreign country. And I can also continue my activities as a video blogger or virtual anchor..."

"So... stop resisting, Zhe. Just leave everything to me..."

The scent of Hoshino Ai and her alluring voice brought Chihaya Tetsuya's thoughts to a standstill. Even more fatally, he could clearly feel a numbing sensation that made him feel powerless, coming from his ears along with the soft, wet touch.

"I know, your ears are your weakness, right? I once blew air into your ears when we were in the orphanage, and your face turned red all of a sudden..."

With a silly smile, Hoshino Ai continued to lick Chihaya Tetsuya's ears:

"Don't worry about anything from now on, just leave it all to me. I've already learned all the knowledge I could possibly need online for this day."

The next second, just before Chihaya Tetsuya's shaky defenses were about to collapse, just before the slowly ascending little hand was about to reach its destination, a knocking sound that could have stopped time suddenly came from the door—

Bang bang bang!

Before crossing the red line of no return, someone finally sounded the first alarm bell in this night full of danger and sweetness.

Chapter 75: He is doing the same thing as he did seven years ago

"Ah, she really locked the door!"

Chihaya Aine, who had repeatedly turned the doorknob to no avail, suddenly frowned deeply.

"What a self-willed fellow! You have to pay in advance to rent this place!"

"No, no, no, the point of the problem is obviously not here..."

Nagasaki Suyo complained speechlessly:

"The point is, what was she planning to do by locking the door?"

"No matter what she plans to do, we still have to find a way to open the door first."

As Toyokawa Shoko spoke, she looked at Shiina Tatsuki beside her.

"Lixi, since this is a facility within the Livehouse, there should be an administrator key, right?"

"Now that you mention it...I do seem to have some impression of it."

Shiina Riki thought for a moment, then immediately turned around -

"I'm going to the staff lounge. Please wait for me for a moment!"

After saying that, Shiina Riki immediately ran quickly towards the staff lounge.

On the other side, Nagasaki Suyo continued to knock on the door hard after thinking for a moment.

Bang bang bang!

"Hey hey hey...will this break the door?"

Hearing the loud noise that almost resounded throughout the entire corridor, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but shrink her neck.

"How about reducing the strength a bit?"

"No, I knocked so loudly on purpose to disturb those inside."

Nagasaki Suyo said expressionlessly:

"And even if you really break the door, I can compensate you."

"Wow, you're worthy of being the eldest lady. You're really responsible!"

"So why are you so lax?"

Looking at the idiot who was watching his companion banging on the door with great interest, Toyokawa Shoko showed an expression of incomprehension.

"The one locked up in there is your brother, aren't you worried at all?"

"Eh? That's what you said, but... Hoshino Ai still likes my brother, right?"

Chihaya Aine scratched her head and looked at the anxious Toyokawa Shoko with a confused look on her face:

"Besides, Li Xi has already gone to look for the key. It's not like there's going to be a locked room murder. I think there should be no problem without being so anxious."

“…It’s definitely not a murder.”

Wakaba Mutsu stared at the closed door of the recording studio in front of him with an expressionless face.

"Rather, it's the complete opposite of what we're creating—"

"Mu, don't say any more!"

Toyokawa Shoko first glared at Wakaba Mu with a red face, then turned to Chihaya Aine and continued:

"No matter what, Chihaya-nii is in a critical period right now, and we absolutely cannot get into this kind of unnecessary trouble! And you don't want to end up with a sister-in-law out of nowhere, right?"

"Well...indeed."

Hearing this, Chihaya Aine nodded in agreement. She then turned around and punched Nagasaki Motoyo, who was banging on the door.

"Come on, Sushi!"

"Instead of giving such useless encouragement, you might as well come with me and break down the door."

"It's not impossible!"

Then, Chihaya Aine followed Nagasaki Motoyo and started knocking on the door hard.

On the other side, Takamatsu Deng, who had been silent since the beginning, couldn't help but turn his head and look at the end of the corridor.

"If we do this...will it attract other people's attention..."

"...If Li Xi doesn't find the key, someone will notice this place sooner or later."

Toyokawa Shoko sighed softly.

"But even so, I don't want to let Hoshino Ai continue to act recklessly. So——"

"Everyone, I found it!"