After the second outing plans were announced, the atmosphere in the villa became even more subtle. Everyone was secretly trying to guess each other's thoughts, looking forward to the upcoming pairing session.
After submitting her choice, MEM-cho noticed that Kurokawa Akane and Asakura Toru, who were behind her, had strange expressions.
"What's wrong with you two? Haven't you decided yet?"
"I have."
Asakura Toru nodded. Although her earlier question had been abrupt, Kurokawa Akane had ultimately told her which plan she'd chosen.
"I've decided too."
Kurokawa Akane let out a long breath and then gave Asakura Toru a deep look.
Having quietly gathered a lot of information in the villa, Kurokawa Akane knew that MEM-cho was only on the show to boost her popularity, not to actually date. That's why she was willing to help Michiya Gōshin carry out his plan; letting MEM-cho go on an outing alone with him was not a problem.
However, Asakura Toru's situation was somewhat unexpected.
Kurokawa Akane had initially thought she was someone with very little emotional fluctuation, but she never expected her to so clearly express the direction of her inner choice.
Choosing Michiya Gōshin again…
This action instantly set off alarm bells in her mind.
"Alright, all the ladies have made their choices. Gentlemen, please wait a moment. The applications will be delivered to you shortly."
"Gentlemen, please move to the other room."
"Okay."
About an hour later, the three guys, waiting in another room, started chatting.
"Michiya, who do you think chose you this time?"
Kumano leaned against the sofa, turning his head to look at the most popular guy in the house.
"Hard to say. I'll be happy if I get just one."
Michiya Gōshin recalled the message from Kurokawa Akane. She had already spoken to MEM-cho, who was a smart girl and would most likely agree to the outing.
"If... if we can't pair up this time either, I think it's really hopeless." Kumano Nobuyuki looked at the silver-haired man on the other side. "Morimoto, what do you think?"
"If no one picks me this time either, I guess there's nothing to be done about it."
Morimoto Kengo's mindset adjusted quickly. He was also someone who liked to quietly observe the situation and had long understood the current state of affairs.
Among the three girls in the villa, two had already shown clear attention and inclination towards Michiya Gōshin. Coupled with the fact that the director wouldn't force everyone to pair up, his and Kumano's chances of successfully getting a date were very low.
However, since the show's first episode aired, Morimoto Kengo's band had already made great strides in gaining fans and exposure. He was already quite satisfied.
After all, competing with Michiya Gōshin was indeed a rather hopeless endeavor.
It wasn't just because he had the most followers, but more importantly, the girls here were of a very particular type.
For example, Kurokawa Akane, an actress, had co-starred with Michiya Gōshin, and judging by their daily interactions, their private relationship was clearly significant.
Asakura Toru had a carefree personality and didn't seem to care about others' opinions at all. Once someone like that sets their mind on a certain direction, it's almost impossible to change it.
The only possibility was MEM-cho, but the hope still wasn't very high.
"If no one applies for our plans this time either, I'm just gonna have to partner up with Morimoto!"
Kumano Nobuyuki gave a couple of bitter laughs but still put on a very positive expression. "We can go perform on the streets, do some manly activities together."
"Hey!"
Understanding the guy's hidden meaning, Michiya Gōshin shot him an exasperated look. "What's that supposed to mean? You guys are going to gang up and isolate me?"
"Who told you to snatch up all our chances!"
Kumano couldn't help but glare at Michiya Gōshin, but aside from some envy, he wasn't genuinely upset.
After all, on a show like this, if you don't have what it takes to attract the girls' attention, can you really blame another guy for having too much charm?
That would be far too ungracious.
Besides, Kumano actually quite enjoyed spending time with Michiya Gōshin.
"Let's all look forward to the results. I'm guessing Michiya is going to be the real winner again this time."
Morimoto Kengo sat to the side and smiled. "I just wonder who you plan on going out with this time."
"Hmm, let's see the girls' applications first."
Soon after he said that, a member of the production staff pushed open the door and entered.
He held three envelopes in his hand and walked straight towards Michiya Gōshin.
As he got closer and closer, the expressions on Kumano Nobuyuki and Morimoto Kengo's faces grew stranger and stranger.
The cameramen nearby certainly wouldn't miss such a brilliant shot. They also understood the situation, and their cameras were firmly focused on Michiya Gōshin's face.
"Michiya-san, these are the applications you've received."
"Okay, thank you."
"Morimoto-san, Kumano-san, these are yours."
"Okay."
The three guys each took their respective envelopes and then opened them one by one.
"..."
"..."
"It's empty, as expected."
Kumano Nobuyuki looked at his brother in misfortune and saw Morimoto Kengo hold up his envelope and give it a shake. "Morimoto... you too?"
"Yeah. Looks like we'll be hanging out together again this time."
"Sigh."
Aside from the two guys' melancholy, the rest of the staff and cameramen exchanged stunned glances.
What did this mean?
Did Michiya Gōshin get a clean sweep again?
Isn't that a little too popular?
Everyone was clearly surprised by this turn of events. They had imagined all sorts of possible scenarios, but the scene before them was truly beyond their expectations.
But Director Aoyama, sitting behind the monitor, had a satisfied smile on his face.
This was exactly the key point he wanted to see. A dating show needed unexpected plot twists like this to capture the audience's attention and keep the show's popularity soaring.
Besides, given Michiya Gōshin's 'Wolf' identity, Director Aoyama knew that he at least wouldn't choose Asakura Toru, whom he had already been on a date with.
When the pairing results came out, it would definitely be another bombshell.
"Michiya, who are you going to choose?"
"Is it Asakura-san? Or Kurokawa-san?"
The two guys were very curious about the outcome, because the choice was now entirely in his hands.
"You'll find out in a bit."
Michiya Gōshin kept them in suspense, earning two eye-rolls in return.
At two in the afternoon, the show announced the official pairing results.
The six members stood before the announcement board, each lost in their own thoughts.
A moment later, the pairing results were posted on time.
Plan A: Paired successfully. Tomorrow's destination is Tokyo Disneyland. Participants: Michiya Gōshin, MEM-cho.
Plan B: Pairing failed. Free activity tomorrow.
Plan C: Pairing failed. Free activity tomorrow.
The next second, there was dead silence in front of the announcement board.
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