Tokyo: Becoming the Perfect Male God Starting with a Rented Boyfriend

Chapter 55 Refusal

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While Miyazawa Itsuki was diligently wiping the table, Aoike Akane came to the front desk.

She paid the bill, looked at Miyazawa Itsuki, and smiled slightly.

"Thank you for your hospitality, sir. My friends also enjoyed the pudding last time."

"I'm glad Miss Qing is satisfied."

Miyazawa Itsuki knew that Miss Ao would definitely have something else to say to him, because she usually just paid the bill and left.

Perhaps he hesitated to speak up because of the Holy Maiden standing to the side.

"Tsukimi-kun, could you please inform the store manager that the heavy cream in the warehouse needs to be replenished?"

Tsukimi Sakura understood immediately, gave a knowing smile, and nodded gently.

"OK."

Her Highness has temporarily left the front desk.

Akane Aoike took a stack of papers out of her handbag and handed them to Itsuki Miyazawa.

"These are my tickets for a VIP performance at the Tokyo Dome in early June as an idol [Akane Aoike]. If you're free, you can come and see it. You can also bring your friends."

He carefully took the receipt with both hands; it felt delicate and supple, indicating that the material was of high quality.

Tokyo Dome, huh? So Miss Ao is already such a famous idol.

"I will try my best to be there."

Miyazawa Itsuki said.

"After all, I am a big fan of Akane Aoike."

"A loyal fan I've only known for a few days?"

Akane Aochi pulled down her sunglasses slightly, revealing a smile in her beautiful eyes.

"The power of fans is not about the length of time, but about the emotional investment."

Miyazawa Itsuki said in a very serious tone.

"Although the time has been short, my support for Miss Qing has reached an unprecedented level."

"How unprecedented is it?"

"I have never supported an idol before, but this is the only time I have ever supported Miss Qing. This is something I have never done before."

He paused for a moment and said, "And, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will only support one idol, [Aoike Akane], until I graduate from idol culture."

You can never have too many flattering words. Aoike Akane indeed showed a pleased expression.

"Hmph, is that so?" She narrowed her eyes slightly.

Supporting only me, is that what's called single-fandom support?

Although she was already a favorite of many, she still felt incredibly happy when the young man said, "I only support you."

So this is what job satisfaction for idols is all about.

Akane Aochi said smugly.

"Actually, it's okay for the young man to know a little more about other idols."

"For example, the other two children in my group."

Miyazawa Itsuki looked puzzled: "Miss Ao means I should also pay attention to them?"

Miss Qing's expression was so terrifying when she mentioned whether she was interested in them before.

"Yes, they are all very talented girls, and they are also my best friends. As teammates in the same group, it's understandable that my brother would develop an interest in them while supporting me."

"Supporting them is actually supporting me. We have the same goal."

Anyway, the guy got to know Miss Qing before he got to know Akane Aochi, and that's when he became interested in his idol.

I am special, there won't be any problems.

……

After seeing off the contented Miss Qing, the clock struck closing time.

Miyazawa Itsuki and Tsukimi Sakuna changed out of their work uniforms, greeted the store manager, and began their journey back to their apartment.

After getting off the bus, there is a short walk.

The streetlights illuminated the sidewalk.

Tsukimi and Sakura lowered their heads, and under the streetlights, their shadows intertwined.

She stood half a step behind the boy, watching his back.

"Miyazawa-kun..."

The girl's voice escaped her lips in a weak voice.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Tsukimi-kun?"

Miyazawa Itsuki turned around and looked at Her Highness the Saintess.

The girl shook her head. "It's nothing, I just wanted to talk to Miyazawa-kun."

Oh, it's chatting.

Indeed, it can be awkward to always be silent when traveling together.

Miyazawa Itsuki nodded.

"What does Tsukimi-kun want to say?"

"Um...that," Tsukimi Sakura hesitated for a moment.

"I want to know, who was that girl who ran towards Miyazawa this morning?"

Upon hearing this, Miyazawa Itsuki thought for a moment and realized that there was only one person who could have run towards him.

"Tsukimi-san is talking about our Group C class president, her name is Asahina Mio."

"He is a warm-hearted and kind person, and he came here out of a sense of responsibility as chairman."

Yes, there might be some concern between "friends." But Miyazawa Itsuki couldn't figure out Naomi's view of friendship.

Tsukimi Sakura slightly raised her head.

So that's how it is. I knew it. That girl wasn't someone special to Miyazawa-kun.

I thought... Miyazawa-kun had someone else he could rely on besides me.

"Then... Miss Qing, who is also the last guest today." She carefully observed Miyazawa Itsuki's expression, her eyes filled with unease.

"What is her relationship with Miyazawa-kun?"

Miyazawa Itsuki said without hesitation.

"Miss Qing is a customer of the store. She comes here many times, so we are quite familiar with each other."

Perhaps the part that goes slightly beyond the relationship between a shop assistant and a customer is that I accidentally learned what Miss Qing looked like and then found out that she was a popular idol.

However, without her consent, it's not appropriate to reveal that to Her Highness.

Even with that relationship, nothing much changed between the two. The relationship remained primarily that of customers and staff.

He briefly explained how he met Miss Qing on the street yesterday, took her home because she had low blood sugar, and demonstrated how to make desserts to Miss Qing, who was dedicated to learning how to make them.

The details about his idol status were naturally omitted.

After hearing this, Tsukimi Sakura's expression softened slightly.

It turns out they were just customers and employees, helpers and recipients.

She didn't understand why; the tension that had been building all day suddenly eased at that moment.

Does knowing that Miyazawa-kun doesn't have any close friends or family members make you feel at ease?

Tsukimi Sakuna, aren't you being a bit strange? This is really bad. Is it a good thing for you that Miyazawa-kun doesn't have anyone close to him?

An inner voice was blaming me.

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.

Her silent apology was not only to Miyazawa-kun, but also to the self within her.

I shouldn't feel relieved about this, but I can't help but smile. My emotions have completely broken down.

No, perhaps this is an opportunity. Right now, in my chaotic state, I might have the courage to say things I wouldn't dare say tomorrow.

"Um... Miyazawa-kun."

The girl gently tugged at the boy's sleeve.

Just say it, you can definitely do it, after all, he only has himself as a "friend".

"Are you free this weekend? How about we go shopping together? I still have a lot of things I didn't bring with me after moving, so I'd like to buy some..."

After speaking my mind, my voice became stronger and my eyes became brighter.

but……

"……Feel sorry."

Miyazawa Itsuki's troubled expression made Tsukimi Sakura completely freeze in her tracks.

"I have plans for this weekend, so I'm sorry I can't go with Tsukimi-kun."

Every day, Xili must be allocated a portion of her food, without fail.

The other day was a date to make up for Naomi's absence.

So, although he was happy to accompany Her Highness on her shopping trip, there was really no other way.

"Oh, I see... Ah."

Tsukimi Sakura's voice trembled slightly.

"It's okay."