The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"Maybe... I'll be an idol for a while. I haven't decided what to do after that."

If he had heard this before, he would definitely be confused, right? But now that Hirinnobu has discovered that Higuchi Enka is the child he, Koito, and Toru shared, he naturally also understands that she is currently an idol.

But to be honest, he always called them by their names back then, so he only knew the names of Enka and Koito. He only learned about their surnames, Higuchi and Fukumaru, recently. That was why he had specifically praised Koito's surname before.

But what is Tou-kun’s full name...I’d better ask “him” in person later.

Since Hiraishin didn't respond, Enka had no choice but to tickle his palm, completely unaware that this cute little gesture would only make him continue to play dead. After trying several times without success, Enka asked helplessly, "What about you...manga artist?"

"Hey, why?"

"...You have such great drawing and plot design skills, but you don't do it?"

Although it was a bit dark... well, it seemed a bit too dark. But when she first heard him tell the story of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica", she felt shocked, sad, and empathetic from the bottom of her heart.

When the story outline was changed, it wasn't so much because we wanted to do something, but rather because we didn't want such a sad story to appear, and then someone arbitrarily adapted it into "Magical Girl Tsuna"...

"Eh~~? Well...but if something has already been achieved, it can't be called a 'dream', right?" As Ping Xin was talking, he felt someone secretly tickling his palm again. And that person was pretending not to notice, which was really cute~

He continued, "Of course, the story of Tsuna is like Enka and my child; it's something very precious, and that will never change. But for me... [Dreams] are certainly bigger and more unattainable, but if I work hard, I think I might be able to achieve them."

She knew without even looking that this man was probably looking out the window, at the horizon, at something she couldn't see as he spoke... Raising their upper bodies, their heartbeats overlapped, finally finding warmth and courage, Enka asked, "You're so brave, so cunning, so powerful... Is there anything in this world you can't do?"

"Hmm... there are a lot, but they should be decreasing - just like today, one of the 'things I can't do' has been reduced. I think I'll be able to do it one day."

But it is also possible that I will never be able to do it... I don't want to say such discouraging words in front of her, otherwise I will definitely be ridiculed, and then I will have to muster up the courage to fight another round, right?

So let's leave it for later... until the day my blood grows cold and my heart is no longer filled with passion, then I'll rely on you to find the real me. This is something only you can do—

"Come to think of it... there are so many people around me who want to be idols lately. It seems like Eve and Hina have already signed contracts with some agency and are actively training. They'll probably debut in the spring, right? And Enka... how about I try being an idol producer?"

After all, the idol industry is quite chaotic. While their status isn't as high as pure actors or singers, they're still stuck in the same boat, even though they're better than voice actors. Power harassment and sexual harassment seem to be commonplace, and unspoken rules are rampant.

*It only represents the "previous life" designed in the book. If you are anxious, then you are anxious.

Although it has always been so bad, but at least I hope it can be better within the scope of what I have seen...

"Let's do this... and then try a little harder."

Ping Xin had already made a preliminary plan in his mind. After all, if he didn't understand the traditional idol style, he could just copy another style. If that didn't work out, he could use Plan B and redefine what an idol is.

Anyway, turning the entire industry upside down and rewriting the rules is not the first time he has done this in this world. After all, he is strong enough, has enough Manes, and has people above him who can really do whatever he wants.

"......no."

But it's clear that Miss Higuchi Enka, who's now clinging to him, isn't satisfied, even going so far as to butt him from behind (physically). Faced with his girlfriend's willful behavior, Hirayuko can only silently enjoy it...

No, he endured it until Enka started to get really angry and then he tried to comfort her a little. Sure enough, laughing directly was a little too arrogant?

"Ms. Higuchi Enka, who is so beautiful, kind, and intelligent, please tell me why not?"

"Smooth talk... Because if you become an idol producer, you will definitely have an affair with your own idol, right?" Lying on his broad back, the communication between the two was faster than ever.

After all, bone conduction is indeed faster than air conduction.

"Oh my, I seem to have heard some terrible slander... Oh my, why is there a sour smell, like vinegar, Miss Enka, smell it..."

I can't bear it anymore, no need to bear it anymore!

Higuchi Enka directly punched back with her small fist. Hirayuki had trained hard for many years but was no match for a naturally strong woman, so he had no choice but to beg for mercy.

He finally turned around and pressed her down on the bed, then whispered in her ear, "Well...it's hard to say. How about you come and take care of me yourself?"

Chapter 83 Mr. Old Type

"...OK."

"Eh~~"

"...Are you dissatisfied with something?"

Hiranobu's reaction was so provocative that even Ms. Higuchi Enka, who was always very civilized and polite, couldn't help but blow into his ear. The person involved said it would have been even better if he could have shouted "Zaku?~Zaku?~"

*It's just trash?~ Trash?~

"No - it's nothing... I just didn't expect you to be so straightforward. My rhythm was a little disrupted." Hirashin deliberately muttered to himself, acting like a child in a bad mood. Sure enough, Higuchi Enka was secretly happy behind his back.

Although he couldn't see her face because they were both embarrassed and deliberately avoided each other, his specialized ripple emotion perception ability was on all day, so he could "see" everything clearly.

After all, if you meet a murderous guy on the road one day and don’t even know about it, that would be too lame.

And he is very happy now, very happy... After all, this can almost be considered a confession, right?

Pingxin made a fool of himself and ate it, and then it was Enka's turn to suffer the consequences. This is also reasonable, right? After all, he has always adhered to the principle of reciprocity.

"Then may I ask, future superstar Ms. Higuchi Enka, from what position are you supervising me? A good man in the workplace? A protector of women? Or..." This time it was his turn to take the initiative. You were scratching yourself happily just now, right?

The petty Pingxin turned on the vibration mode directly (real manual), and his slender fingers kept drawing hearts on the palm of Enka's hand, which was almost hypnotic (physical)

This faint yet distinct feeling, like the brush of a feather, kept recurring, irritating Higuchi Enka's nerves and her ability to suppress laughter. To maintain her persona and seek revenge, she could only use her free hand to draw circles on Hirashin's flank and back. Draw circles to curse you!

When the battle became a stalemate, the two no longer cared about their image or distance. The scene was extremely chaotic until -

"Excuse me-ah...um...please continue?"

The nurse who came to check pushed open the door and saw a young man and woman lying on top of each other on the bed. They both looked very emotional and were breathing heavily, and their clothes were disheveled. No matter how you looked at it, it seemed like they were about to have sex.

After closing the door, the two of them had to start re-examining themselves because of this awkward moment. For example, how childish were they just now?

"...When are you planning on going down?"

"Hmm... I don't know, but I really like your eyes. They have a unique color and are very beautiful."

Maintaining the man-on-top position, the two of them were no longer as shy as before because of their first kiss and the ambiguous atmosphere in the room. After all, they had touched each other just now...

His muscles are amazing, but I don't know—

"..."

I don't know what she thought of, but Higuchi Enka turned away again with a red face. This action made the temperature, which had just dropped, and the ambiguity that had disappeared for a while, rise again. Even pink lights appeared in the room...

"What kind of serious hospital uses lights like this!?"

Even ordinary people couldn't help but complain. The design of your hospital's VIP ward seems a bit too humane. It really tests one's rationality! So after coming here for treatment and hospitalization, I have to renew the bed for more than nine months, right?

"Really... He's just as frivolous as you are~"

Even Higuchi Enka couldn't help but smile, but she underestimated her charm in someone's heart. Now even she could feel the young man's "addictive" side.

"...Is it okay?" Ping Xin bent down and asked at an even lower angle and closer distance than before, so that they could feel the warmth of each other's breath.

“No…No—”

Although she said this, her actions showed no sign of rejection, and she even closed her eyes. After all, who could refuse a man who was so handsome, rich, affectionate, and had just saved her life?

"Then, I'll wait until you're willing...啾~"

In the end, Hirayuko only gave her a light kiss on the forehead, but this kiss made Higuchi Enka feel both relieved and a little disappointed.

At least kiss it on the cheek, right? A kiss on the forehead always gives you a daddy-daughter vibe, doesn't it? Or is that just your style?

And so this is what they were asking about? After all, that thing was pressing against my lower abdomen, and I thought it must be...

"Oh, yes, there's one more thing—"

When Enka's face turned red and she even wanted to smash the bed to vent her shame and anger, Pingxin, who had just run outside to get some fresh air, suddenly opened the door, stuck his head in, and said this.

"Just now when you said you wanted to supervise me, did you mean... that I was finally promoted from a temporary worker to a permanent employee?"

"...If I don't say it, you wouldn't notice it, Mr. Old Type... who knows, maybe." Higuchi Enka turned her face away. Was it a sign of dissatisfaction? Or a sign of trust? Or perhaps it was a sign that although she felt shy and dissatisfied at being teased, she still believed in the tacit understanding between the two of them?

But if not, you wouldn't even have the option of "maybe"? After all, you could clearly tell the difference before.

"And...if you can't become a producer, then I won't care. Even though you're still a student, you must have thought about this level of preparation before you even said it, right?"

"Haha, I guess so... I have some idea. I'll go get dinner ready. Is there anything you'd like to eat, Ms. Higuchi? We accept orders, too."

It's okay to do anything like this, right? After all, food is just food—

"...Then, let's eat the dishes recommended by the chef. I won't buy them if they don't taste good." But seeing Ping Xin's somewhat excited look, she still couldn't dampen his enthusiasm, even though doing so would make it more likely that she would take the initiative between the two of them.

"Okay, then please stay tuned!" Pingxin's face disappeared at the door. While Enka was relieved, she also felt a little empty, lonely and scared. But he suddenly appeared again the next second, as if everything just now was just an illusion.

"...By the way, Eve is the silver-haired, blue-eyed waitress who worked part-time at the Yuze Café we used to frequent. She's the one you've seen. And Hinata is the sister of the guitarist in the band I know. The fact that she shares the same name with a character in the manga is purely coincidental, so don't worry~"

"...Heh~..Who asked you that?"

"Hmm... who knows? Just think of it as me talking to myself."

Seeing Hirayobu acting weird and pretentious, Enka's mood suddenly brightened up. It seems some people cherish things even after they've gotten them. If he still made that expression when he became an old man, wouldn't it be hilarious?

"Then please look forward to it, my Miss NewType~"

Ping Xin's footsteps faded away again, but this time, she no longer felt uneasy.

If you don't think about it...

Chapter 84: Spring break, let’s go out and have fun together!

"Enka, can we come out and play today?"

"...no."

Hey, we just confirmed our relationship yesterday, but now we're starting to mess things up again?

Higuchi Enka, my world is a pull!

"Hey~~ Why is this happening~~~~ I was really looking forward to it and made a schedule~~~~"

She knew that he was deliberately acting weird to attract her attention, just like an elementary school boy who liked to play pranks, but he was much more cunning than an elementary school boy, and there was no way that the smart Miss Higuchi would fall for his trick, right?

"...I got home so late yesterday, and suddenly got a new phone and a new set of clothes. It's so troublesome to explain." The tone was no different from usual, but it had a slightly complaining tone like a girlfriend, as if asking for comfort...

Ah, now she’s my girlfriend, the official one.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't well prepared... After all, we ate together in the ward after you took a nap in the hospital, and then we were asked by the patients, fellow diners, and even doctors and nurses who came to ask for food. Then we went to the hospital cafeteria together to cook. A lot happened~ And when we went back, we were a little anxious-"

Rather, there are too many strange things happening.

Looking back...ever since she met this man, Higuchi Enka has been encountering people and things that have destroyed her own worldview, and sometimes it really makes her want to go crazy.

But... once in a while, if only once in a while, it wouldn't be bad if something interesting happened.

"...Anyway, that's it. And today I have to explain things to Asakura and the others. After all, we were supposed to meet yesterday."

After all, when talking about drowning, even Asakura Toru showed a rare worried expression, so it didn't feel so uncomfortable. And... if it were now, maybe she would no longer need to be afraid of water, no matter how much water there was.

Was it really a bit too much to suggest going to the aquarium? ... Sure enough, I should wait until he thinks about it. I should just calm down for now. After all, a lot happened yesterday, and it was really special...

It will definitely become a lifelong memory for the two of us.

"I see... Well, tomorrow is Tuesday, and since we can't go to Ueno Zoo today due to schedule, let's go tomorrow~ Bye~... Okay~!"

"...He hung up. Are you shy?...Heh~~"

She smiled knowingly.

Higuchi Enka could sense his shyness even through the phone. It seems that for someone like him, such a corny and enthusiastic way of communicating is still too early. After all, at heart, Hirashin is still an introverted boy with some social anxiety and a heavy idol burden, isn't he?

After hanging up the phone, the young man calmed down for a few seconds, then suddenly revealed a plan-oriented expression and muttered to himself, "But with your intelligence, there's no way you'd forget these details, Enka-chan..."

Clothes, cell phones, reasons for going home, these can all be concealed and fabricated, but why don’t you do it?

One possibility is that he was overwhelmed by a series of events.

The second possibility is that we were blinded by our love.

The third possibility is... She is not at all carried away. Instead, she plans to reveal "clues" bit by bit for her parents and friends to discover, and finally reveal the fact that she has a boyfriend. This way, she can minimize the impact of the news and the intensity of curious questions afterwards.

"You're so smart, so of course this is the smartest option, right? ...Hehehehehe——"

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March 2017, 3, an ordinary Tuesday, the second day of spring break——

"...Isn't this the way to the zoo?"