A long time passed—
Meguri Shiromeguri raised her head and looked at Akira Fujimiya.
Akira smiled at her and hugged Meguri tightly.
"I like this kind of proactive senpai."
"… I can be more proactive," Meguri whispered shyly, her ears turning red as she leaned into his arms.
"Senpai, could it be… that you were instructed by someone?" Akira asked suddenly.
"...Ah..someone did told me to be braver," Meguri admitted, her face turning red.
"Haruno?" Akira asked, already guessing who the culprits can be.
"Ehh?" Meguri looked stunned.
"Isn't it Haruno?" Akira asked again, confused by her reaction.
"How could Haruno senpai possibly guide me…" Meguri's face paled as she thought of Yukinoshita Haruno.
"Then who gave you the guidance?" Akira pressed, now curious about the person.
"An online friend, Her name is Love Master," Meguri answered honestly, without hiding.
{T/N: She is guessing the other party is a girl, before anyone asked how Meguri know it is a girl and not a boy}
"Love Master?" Akira's expression changed slightly.
"I don't know who she is, but she seems to have a lot of experience in love and gave me plenty of advice," Meguri said, she was really thankful for having someone to talk to about this things.
Thinking of the other suggestions from the so-called Love Master, Meguri's face grew even redder.
"Senpai, let me see your phone," Akira said, noticing her expression and reaching out his hand, he was now really curious about what the advice may be.
Meguri quickly shook her head, violently, before lowering it in embarrassment.
"Senior, if you don't let me look at your phone, then....,"
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In the afternoon class,
Akira found the situation little amusement. Since, Shouko was no longer telling him to focused on class.
He guessed that Nishimiya Shouko already knew about his true abilities. Likely from Yukino, she might have already told her that Akira possessed a terrifying memory. Even without listening to the lecture, he could fully grasp the textbook's contents.
Shouko no longer paid attention to Akira, she is not even looking at him, maybe because of his trick in the morning.
Akira could only helplessly read his light novel.
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After the school ended,
Yuigahama Yui took Shouko to attend free homework tutoring.
Akira went to the tennis court.
After a brief match, Hayama Hayato approached.
"Akira, Miss Yukinoshita is here."
Hearing this, Akira turned and saw that Yukinoshita Haruno standing outside the tennis court.
He handed the tennis racket to Hayama and walked toward her.
Yukinoshita Haruno smiled as she saw him approach.
As he drew closer, she took his arm.
"Any good news?" Akira asked, noticing her expression.
"Tomorrow is my birthday, and I want to celebrate it with you first," Haruno said with a smile.
"Are you in such a hurry?" Akira glanced at her.
"Since you're attending my birthday party as Yukino's fiance, we can't get too close. But—Tonight, I can treat you as my fiance," Haruno said softly.
Hearing this, Akira said nothing and gently wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
Haruno felt his movements and smiled.
She moved closer and whispered into his ear, "I've prepared a surprise for you."
As they both walked towards the car.
{T/N: Poor Hayama}
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They were driving along the road.
Akira held a document in his hand.
When he saw the first page, he was stunned for a few seconds.
"She started as a child actress and later became an idol. Due to disagreements with her family about her career, she sought help from that young lady and escaped her family's control…"
Haruno saw Akira's expression and explained the girl's story.
"Are there disagreements in her career?" Akira asked.
"Her family wants her to be obedient and earn money. They want her to succeed as an actor and idol, rather than relying solely on her looks or other methods to make money," Haruno explained tactfully.
"Why did she help her?" Akira asked further.
"Maybe she's her fan. I'm not really sure, When I was looking for an idol agency, that young lady asked her to join this agency. Currently, she's the only idol, and we don't know when she will join officially," Haruno replied.
"So we need to use her to recruit underground idols?" Akira asked.
Haruno nodded.
"Yes, that's what I meant," she said.
"I've already started recruiting underground idols. According to the previous plan, it's divided into virtual idols (V-Tubers) and real idols, and both parts will proceed simultaneously."
"Virtual idols can use video websites for early promotion. Beyond the character design, their operations must be serious and disciplined," Akira said thoughtfully.
"Operations must be serious?" Haruno looked at him, puzzled.
"Think about our main market. If a virtual idol says something wrong, it affects all other virtual idols and the company's business development," Akira explained. He pulled up a news article on his phone and showed it to Haruno.
Haruno looked at it and understood instantly.
"This point is very important. The Yukinoshita family has received many warnings in its development."
"Teach these principles to virtual idols before they debut. If they violate the rules, they graduate directly," Akira said bluntly.
"Okay, I'll follow your instructions, Boss" Haruno smiled playfully at him.
"We can also recruit virtual idols from there gradually," Akira suggested.
Haruno agreed completely.
In Akira's eyes, the virtual idol industry was already a good project, not just in its trial phase. Even without existing virtual idols, he could foresee potential problems and plan solutions based on his understanding from his past life.
Even, Haruno felt a little envious of his intelligence and knowledge.
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After sometimes—
They soon arrived at Haruno's residence.
Both were inside the kitchen preparing the dish.
She had prepared the ingredients in advance. The cake would be delivered later.
Akira and Haruno worked together to process the ingredients and prepare the dishes.
"When I came to see you, I looked around Sobu High School. It feels like it has changed a lot."
"Really? I can only think of an extra cafeteria."
"The cafeteria is excellent. Even my father praised your intelligence for bringing in advertising, allowing the school to accept sponsorships and bring talent for the company."
"If I followed your father's path, would it be smooth sailing?"
"Then you'd need to join the Yukinoshita family. Only then would my father allow it."
"I'm just saying…and that path doesn't seem easy."
Haruno looked at Akira meaningfully.
"If you did take that path, with her help, we'd definitely be fine."
"I don't want to rise too high."
"Do you have a weak stomach?"
"Well, I prefer soft things," Akira said.
Haruno smiled at his answer and then changed the subject.
"The Future Comics Publishing House is doing very well now. Excellent manga, adapted into anime, that can be made into games, and sold for various copyrights—this is the future path for the publishers house."
"Animation studios, comic publishers, voice actor agencies, gaming companies, idol agencies, and virtual idols… honestly, I'm a little tempted," Haruno said.
"Then use the Yukinoshita family's assets and become my pawn."
"Become Akira's pawn? I'd be happy to."
"The idol agency is managed by the Yukinoshita family. I will only visit occasionally."
Akira glanced at her after speaking.
"Visiting occasionally? Akira, are you very interested in that girl?" Haruno asked.
"Yes."
"...I really can't do anything about you. When the time comes, I'll help you get close to her."
"You don't mind?"
"Of course I mind, but that girl can't affect my status or the family. If you want....I don't mind."
"As expected of Miss Yukinoshita."
Akira looked at Haruno deeply. She smiled back.
When—
Ding-Dong!
The doorbell rang.
The cake had arrived.
Sunset approached as Akira and Haruno began preparing the food together.
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