"Miku... who is this gentleman...?"
The manager, looking shocked, asked Miku about Yuki's identity. However, as her gaze slowly shifted to Miku intimately linking arms with him, she suddenly realized who he must be.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Yuki."
"I... I didn't know you had arrived, so I wasn't prepared. Please forgive me."
It was clear the manager had realized this was the company's mysterious major shareholder.
The man who was in a relationship with Miku.
"It's fine. I'm just here to see Miku. There's no need to be nervous."
Yuki looked at the other's flustered expression and spoke in a calm tone.
"Yes..."
Hearing the calmness in Yuki's tone, devoid of any anger or negative emotion, the manager finally relaxed slightly.
She slowly raised her head, trying to sneak a glance at this mysterious boss before her.
An unbelievable feeling rose in her heart.
She had originally thought this 'Dragon,' who struck fear into the company's upper management and was highly renowned worldwide, would be an elderly man with graying temples, or at the very least, a mature and imposing middle-aged man.
She never could have imagined he was actually a young man.
Not only young, but also incredibly handsome.
Such shocking news was probably unknown even to the company's executives right now.
"Midori-san, did you need something?"
Miku, on the side, cheerfully asked her manager why she had come to the dressing room.
"Well, it's lunchtime now. Everything's prepared over there, so I came to get you for the meal."
The manager nodded, stating her purpose, then glanced over at Yuki.
"I just didn't expect Mr. Yuki to arrive at this time."
"I assume Mr. Yuki hasn't had lunch yet. It would be perfect for Miku to take you to dine together."
"Oh! I see! I understand now!"
"But Darling and I aren't planning to eat here!"
Hearing this, Miku smiled as she told her manager.
"Uh... Miku, if you're not eating here, where are you going to eat?"
The manager was momentarily stunned, then suddenly understood.
"I get it. You're going out to eat with Mr. Yuki!"
"Ehehe! Good that you understand, Midori-san!"
Miku smiled sweetly.
"So, regarding those lunch preparations, Midori-san, please treat the hardworking staff to them as a reward!"
Miku suggested the company-prepared lunch be given to the staff to enjoy, so it wouldn't go to waste.
"This... alright then."
Since Miku was with Yuki, she couldn't really say much to Miku.
After all, if the company's major shareholder didn't say anything, what right did she, as a manager, have?
However, before they left, the manager reminded Miku to disguise herself to avoid revealing her true identity outside.
Especially since she was now so intimately holding hands with a man. If paparazzi caught that... the next day's headlines would be all about Miku.
It would undoubtedly have some impact on her career.
"Got it, got it! I'll disguise myself properly! Don't worry!"
Miku wasn't really concerned. If she got exposed, so be it. Losing some fans wasn't a big deal.
Now, in her heart, her singing career wasn't as important anymore.
Her Darling was the number one priority in her mind.
Seeing Miku's somewhat dismissive reply, the manager could only sigh helplessly.
After saying goodbye to the manager, Yuki took Miku to the parking garage to get the car.
Miku went with Yuki without bringing any bodyguards.
Although the four bodyguards hired from Infinity Company wanted to follow, Miku sent them away.
After all, with Yuki by her side, she didn't think anyone in this world could harm her.
While the four bodyguards had some reservations, after Yuki spoke up, they didn't follow.
In the parking garage, once they got into Yuki's car...
Miku immediately took off her mask and sunglasses.
"Phew! Wearing that stuff is so stuffy!"
"Finally shook off the manager and bodyguards! Now begins the official date between Miku and Darling~~~"
Overjoyed, Miku wrapped her arms around Yuki's arm, happily declaring the purpose of this outing.
Yuki smiled slightly, started the car, and drove out of the parking garage.
As Yuki's car exited the garage and entered the roads near the stadium, they witnessed just how terrifying the traffic here was.
At the traffic lights, the line of cars stretched for blocks. It was even worse than when they arrived.
"Ah!"
"Why are there so many cars?! How long are we going to be stuck here?!"
Miku frowned slightly, looking at the seemingly endless line of cars.
"They're all here for your concert! You should be happy to have so many fans!"
Yuki teased Miku with a smile.
Miku smiled faintly, resting her head on Yuki's shoulder and nuzzling his arm as she cooed:
"No amount of fans compares to Darling!"
"Darling is Miku's favorite!"
"Oh, really? How can you prove that?"
Yuki smiled and asked Miku in return.
Hearing this, Miku's eyes rolled playfully before she pouted and said to Yuki:
"Of course I'll prove it like this~~~"
With that, Miku leaned her body slightly towards Yuki.
However, due to the seatbelt, the process was a bit awkward.
After a bit of fumbling, she finally managed to kiss Yuki.
Unnoticed by her, her ample assets pressed firmly against the car's center console.
The significant pressure activated the window buttons on both sides of the car, causing the windows to slowly roll down.
Yuki, reacting quickly, immediately reached over and pressed the window close button.
This prevented the windows from rolling down further.
Miku seemed to feel something, a slight blush coloring her cheeks, but she didn't stop him.
Seeing this, Yuki naturally took advantage of the situation to venture further, boldly scaling the peaks.
However, it only lasted for about five minutes before the two separated.
"Darling really is so naughty~~~"
Miku's face was slightly flushed, her eyes like autumn water as she looked at Yuki.
"But... Miku likes it~~~"
Finally, she even gave Yuki a wink, as if hinting at something.
Yuki smiled faintly and then explained:
"I was just closing the window, Miku. What are you thinking?"
"Right, right, right! Closing the window! But what about after that?!"
Miku pouted playfully at Yuki.
"You didn't just touch it, you even squeezed it!"
"I suppose Darling won't say the window button is in that place~~~"
"Ahem. Alright."
Yuki knew he was in the wrong and quickly coughed to change the subject.
"The main issue right now is what happens when you go out later."
"Your identity isn't suitable for appearing in public places."
"But later, when we get to a restaurant, you can't exactly wear sunglasses and a mask while eating."
"So, I should probably apply a layer of perception-altering rules to you."
After thinking for a moment, Yuki proposed this suggestion to Miku.
"Perception-altering?"
Hearing the term, Miku looked puzzled.
"That's right. Simply put, besides me, when others look at you, they won't recognize your identity. Subconsciously, they won't associate you with that idol songstress."
Yuki explained. Upon hearing this, Miku's eyes lit up.
"That's great! That sounds wonderful!"
"That way, in the future, I can go out on the streets boldly and without worry!"
Joy spread across Miku's face as she gently clapped her hands, speaking excitedly.
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