Due to Sakurajima Mai's arrival, this day, the students spent it in excitement. However, none of this had anything to do with Mochizuki.
As school was nearing its end, Mochizuki received a message from Sakurajima Mai saying she wanted to treat him to dinner after school.
There was no reason to refuse, so Mochizuki decided to freeload this meal.
After school, Mochizuki went to the appointment.
Arriving at the location designated by Sakurajima Mai, he saw from afar a beautiful figure already waiting under a tree.
Mochizuki walked closer before he dared to confirm it was Sakurajima Mai, because the current Sakurajima Mai had undergone some disguise.
She had changed from her school uniform to a blue and white casual outfit.
She wore a small gray beret on her head.
The hair clip on the left side of her bangs was still there, though.
Plus a pair of sunglasses, half of her face was covered.
It looked like she was trying to avoid attracting attention.
Mochizuki sighed, "Being a star isn't easy!"
Sakurajima Mai gave a wry smile, "If I didn't do this, I probably wouldn't even be able to walk out of the school gate."
After all, everyone was too enthusiastic.
Mochizuki chuckled, "It would be perfect with a mask too."
"I forgot to bring it when I left in the morning."
The two walked and chatted.
Before long, they arrived at a restaurant called 'The Garden of Words'.
The restaurant's interior decoration was quite luxurious.
Presumably, the price was also not cheap.
There weren't many people in the restaurant at the moment.
After all, they were seated before the peak dining hours.
Sakurajima Mai took off her hat.
She handed the menu to Mochizuki and generously said, "Don't be shy, order whatever you want."
Mochizuki looked at the menu.
The dishes were abundant, and the prices were indeed high.
But for Sakurajima Mai, it was insignificant.
"Wow, it feels like I'm being kept by Mai-senpai."
Mochizuki said with a bit of excitement.
Sakurajima Mai rolled her eyes but didn't retort.
At a table behind Mochizuki, Nakano Ichika was thinking by herself.
After school, Nakano Ichika came here to audition for a drama crew.
The audition was quite successful.
Both parties agreed to a screen test in a week.
It seems like she needs to practice hard these next few days!
Ichika raised her small hand.
A smile bloomed on her face.
She was cheering herself on.
But she was so sleepy right now.
Ichika yawned.
Well, she should hurry back and sleep.
Just as Ichika was about to get up and leave, a familiar voice entered her bright ears.
It startled Ichika, and she quickly sat back down.
"How's the signed book thing going?"
Mochizuki thought for a moment and replied, "They should all have been express mailed by now."
"That's good."
There was a moment of silence.
Sakurajima Mai continued to ask, "What do you think about me returning to school, Kouhai?"
"Huh? What's wrong with going to school?"
Mochizuki was a bit confused.
Ichika had a faint guess in her heart.
To eavesdrop better, Ichika turned her body and bent her legs slightly onto the seat.
Then she pressed her ear tightly against the partition behind the sofa.
She cautiously listened to the conversation opposite her.
"Is something wrong, guest?"
After all, it was a high-end restaurant.
The waitstaff constantly paid attention to the guests' actions.
Seeing Ichika's somewhat strange behavior, a female waitress couldn't help but step forward to ask if Ichika needed help.
"Shush!"
This scared the guilty Ichika.
So she quickly put her index finger to her lips.
Then she picked up the menu, pointed randomly, and added a drink.
She quickly returned to her eavesdropping state.
Although the waitress was a bit confused, seeing Ichika's student attire, she figured she wouldn't do anything harmful to the restaurant.
So, the waitress smiled politely and replied, "Okay."
"Because, if I go to school, I won't have time to film, and I'll probably retire."
"I see..."
Ichika covered her mouth in shock.
Her body trembled slightly.
Her heart couldn't calm down.
Indeed, the person opposite was someone she knew.
Mochizuki, and Sakurajima Mai, whom she had just met today.
Wang Yue Table Brother actually knew Sakurajima Mai?
And they seemed very familiar with each other.
Although she didn't know why they knew each other, more importantly, Sakurajima Mai was actually planning to retire?
Although this meant she could see her favorite idol at school every day, she didn't want her favorite idol to retire at all!
Ichika still dreamed of appearing with Sakurajima Mai one day!
"So, Mai-senpai, what are your thoughts?"
"I just don't know my own thoughts, that's why I want to hear yours..."
Sakurajima Mai said shyly.
"That's true."
Sakurajima Mai rolled her eyes at Mochizuki.
Did she ask the wrong person?
"I think going to school is pretty good.
Soubu High School has a relaxed learning atmosphere, and the students are all very free."
Comparing it to his own learning state, Mochizuki said with emotion.
"But for Mai-senpai, it might be quite troublesome."
Sakurajima Mai blinked her eyes in confusion.
"Because you'll be watched every day."
"Ah... yes, I forgot.
I hope it gets better after a while."
Thinking about signing so many autographs today that her hand was sore, Sakurajima Mai gave another wry smile.
Then she subconsciously rubbed her fingers.
"Does Mai-senpai plan to go to university?"
"University... I still want to go, tentatively."
Sakurajima Mai thought seriously for a moment and replied.
No, no, no!
If they kept talking like this, Sakurajima Mai would definitely retire!
The industry is doomed.
Ichika thought pessimistically.
What does a mere Mochizuki know about acting!
She definitely asked the wrong person.
No!
This can't go on.
Stop it, she must stop it.
ps: I feel like my phrasing has changed compared to when I wrote before, I feel it's weird, but I can't quite tell myself.
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