Romantic comedy with all members, why am I single?

Chapter 237 Eriri VS Mashiro?

"No! There are still people who are hostile!"

Riho scanned the area and finally noticed Inusha Shouye.

Although Inui Sasano was hiding "very secretly", she could still feel that Inui Sasano had a little hostility towards Kitagawa Umi.

And when Kitagawa Umi looked at Inusa Suzuha, there was also a bit of hostility in her.

This made her feel a little relieved, but she couldn't help but have a lot of questions in her mind.

"Just a little bit of hostility? Do they really like Iura-kun?"

Riho really couldn't understand.

Especially Eriri, who came after Hori Kyoko, her love for Iura Hide could be said to be unbridled and unconcealed.

In addition, Eriri is a beautiful girl who is not much inferior to Kitagawa Umi, and she poses a great threat to Kitagawa Umi. Logically, Kitagawa Umi should be full of hostility towards her.

But the fact is, Kitagawa Umi still seems to be completely unaware of it, and even seems to be getting along very well with Eriri.

What the hell is this?!

Riho turned her head mechanically and looked at Iura Hide in the mirror again. He became even more handsome after her touch. There was a strange light flashing in her eyes, and her gossip spirit was almost burning to three meters high.

But everyone's eyes were on Iura Hide. Even though she had a good relationship with Kitagawa Umi, she had no chance to ask. She could only guess secretly in her heart.

"Could it be that they are just a fan club of Iura-kun, and their love for Iura-kun is just the love that fans have for their idol?"

"If that's the case, it's not impossible to explain, but it doesn't seem quite right."

"But if their love for Jing Pu is really that of a lover, then Jing Pu is too amazing, right?"

Thinking of this, Riho couldn't help but look at Iura Hide in the mirror again.

"Well, although he looks a little thin, from the touch I felt earlier, Iura-kun is actually very strong, and..."

Riho's gaze moved slightly downward, finally landing on Iura Hide's eight-pack abdominal muscles that were hidden by his clothes.

"And Iura-kun's should be pretty powerful, right?"

On the other side, A Guang, who had already done the styling for Yamada Ryo and was currently doing the styling for Ijichi Kouka, even though he was a feminine man who liked men, when he glanced around during his busy schedule, he couldn't help but feel a little envious of Iura Hide.

"Women, you are really just a bunch of superficial creatures~!"

"That Jingpu-kun isn't as handsome as our Xue Xue, and his body isn't as strong as our Xue Xue. I don't know why so many girls like him."

"It's ok for the other girls, but even Nouha-chan and Umi-chan are like this, there's really no hope for them."

While feeling envious, A Guang couldn't help but secretly complain.

However, what he didn't know was that these superficial girls in his eyes were only a part of him. Girls like Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kono Sakura did not come over at this time.

However, Iura Hide did not feel any happiness or pride about the scene in front of him. Instead, he pricked up his ears nervously and secretly glanced at Kitagawa Umi out of the corner of his eye.

Because there were a lot of people, and Mashiro was as quiet as a cat hiding in the corner, Kitagawa Umien only noticed Mashiro's presence after she greeted everyone.

The most important thing is that she knows everyone else. Even though Kyoko Hori left the recording studio early with Sota last time and did not attend the subsequent dinner or go to KTV with everyone, at least she had seen them and knew their names.

Only Mashiro was meeting her for the first time, so naturally she had to be introduced to her.

"Hello, my name is Kitagawa Umi, I'm currently a freshman at Toyosaki High School, and I'm your girlfriend."

Kitagawa Umi's self-introduction was quite standard and there was nothing wrong with it, so the focus was mainly on Mashiro's side.

Iura Hide was really worried because Mashiro, who often said shocking things due to her lack of common sense, would suddenly blurt out something like "I'm Hide's girlfriend too", and he was so nervous that he almost suffocated.

Fortunately, the situation he worried about did not happen.

There was no change on Mashiro's face even though Kitagawa Umi said that she was Iura Hide's girlfriend. She just looked at Kitagawa Umi in front of her with an expressionless face.

Then, Kyoko Hori, who was standing by, might have had a misunderstanding about Mashiro's personality, and mistook the "three-no idiot" for someone as "introverted" and "socially anxious" as Pochi-chan. Without waiting for Mashiro to speak, she took the initiative to introduce Mashiro.

"This is Mashiro Shiina, who is in the same class as us. She is also the illustrator and manga printmaker for April."

Kitagawa Umi didn't show any surprise after hearing this. Instead, she said sincerely with a sweet smile on her face: "Nice to meet you, Mashiro-senpai! The illustrations you draw are really beautiful!"

This is actually not surprising.

After all, not only had she heard about Mashiro from Iura Hide a long time ago, she had also secretly followed the two people who went to school together, so she actually recognized Mashiro when she saw her.

"It was this guy who stole the position of the painter of April that should have belonged to me!"

Eriri, whose heart was entirely on Iura Hide since she entered the door, finally turned around and looked at Mashiro after hearing Hori Kyoko's introduction.

The only difference from Kitagawa Umi's sweet smile was that when Eriri recognized Mashiro, she clenched her fists with resentment, revealing her pointed fangs.

Although she admitted that there were mistakes in Mashiro's illustrations, she was confident that with the guidance of Iura Hide, she would be able to draw illustrations of the same style and level.

So why should the manga version of April be drawn by Mashiro? She can draw it too!
"No! I want Master Xiu to know that I am the best painter around him!"

Thinking of this, Eriri became excited.

"Let's have a competition!"

Eriri got excited and ignored the other people around her, and suddenly spoke to Mashiro.

"I am also an artist, so let's compete! Only the winner is worthy of Master Xiu's "April" and worthy of being the artist of the comic version of "April"!"

In an instant, everyone who was originally chatting with each other was startled and turned their heads to look at Eriri and Mashiro.

The previously harmonious atmosphere was broken, and the air around them seemed to be frozen and solidified by a sudden chill.

"???"

Jingpu Xiu, who had just put aside his worries, suddenly felt his breathing stagnant, his heart was in tension again, and even the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously.

However, he also knew Eriri's personality, and knew that although Eriri was a golden-haired loser, she was an aggressive loser, so although he was a little surprised by Eriri's behavior, he didn't feel angry or strange. After all, Eriri was still one of his girlfriends, and he had already had sex with her.

But in this case, it would be difficult for him to intervene and stop it.

Jingpu Xiu sighed silently and couldn't help feeling worried.

However, behind him, Riho, who was originally disappointed and bored because Kitagawa Umi and the others were too harmonious, was stunned and then became excited.

"That's right! There are so many beautiful girls, and they all like Iura-kun, how can it be so harmonious!" Riho muttered secretly in her heart.

On the other side, A Guang, who was helping Ijichi Kouka with her hair, paused for a moment, then looked at Eriri and Mashiro through the mirror in front of him. There was also a look of watching the show on his face, and he was secretly gloating.

"Hehe, I think we should talk about this later. After all, we don't have the tools even if we want to compete now, right?" Dakong, who was the most mature, took the initiative to step forward and said, trying to change the subject.

"Besides, the seniors' band will be performing tonight, and we have to hurry up and take promotional photos for them."

"Yes, yes, Ozora is right. We should hurry up and take promotional photos for our seniors." Sugaya Noha also came to her senses at this time and quickly spoke in agreement.

Honestly speaking, neither she nor Ozora really cares about the fight between Eriri and Mashiro. They are even happy to see both of them fight to the death, so that there will be two vacancies next to Iura Hide.

But if the fight between Eriri and Mashiro will have a bad impact on Iura Hide, then they won't be able to sit idly by.

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A hint of embarrassment appeared in Ying Lili's eyes.

She was so brave to say those words in front of everyone, it was all because of the resentment and resentment in her heart.

Now that the impulsive state of her mind had passed, the extreme shame that followed made her face turn red instantly, and she wished she could find a crack in the floor to hide in.

"Ahhhh-"

"What the hell was I doing just now?!"

"It's over, it's over! This is too embarrassing!"

At this moment, Eriri felt even more socially devastated than when she accidentally revealed her true identity in the fast food restaurant.

After all, even if she was alienated by her classmates at school, she still had her 'mortal enemy' Kasumigaoka Utaha and her beloved 'Master Hide'. The alienation of others could make her turn a blind eye and quickly forget and seal that dark history of social demise.

But now, if she still wants to stay with Iura Hide, she will definitely have to contact Kitagawa Umi and the others.

In this way, even if Kitagawa Umi and the others don't bring it up on their own initiative, for a long time, whenever she sees Kitagawa Umi and the others, she will not be able to help but think of this dark history that caused her social death!

"If I say I was just joking, is it too late?"

Eriri said in a pitiful voice like a mosquito, almost making everyone laugh.

At this moment, she no longer wanted to compete with Mashiro to take back the position of the comics printmaker for "April", at least not now.

However, at this moment, Mashiro, who had not reacted before, suddenly spoke as if he had just realized it: "No."

"Why?" Ying Lili was stunned for a moment, then asked subconsciously.

"Because I don't want to bet the things Xiu gave me." Mashiro said calmly with an expressionless face, but what she said almost made Eriri die again.

"Hmph! That sounds nice, but I guess you just don't dare to compete! But that's no wonder, after all, I'm a popular artist with 10,000 works sold~"

After coming to her senses, Ying Lili almost became angry and snorted with disdain.

At the same time, in order to elevate herself and prove that Mashiro was afraid of losing and did not dare to compete with her, she also reported her past sales performance, blurring out the specific number of works and volumes.

However, she overlooked a very important issue, that is, Kitagawa Umi and Sugaya Noha are not newbies who know nothing.

The same is true for Mashiro.

so.
"Ten thousand sales? That's a lot?"

Mashiro tilted his head slightly, with a hint of confusion.

Although there was no trace of mockery in her eyes, which were as clean and clear as lake water, it was precisely because of this that it created a maximum level of mockery effect.

"Isn't it difficult?!"

Now Ying Lili really couldn't help but get angry and embarrassed.

"So how many sales of your work have there been?" Ying Lili, who was irritated and angry, clenched her fists and asked loudly with a red face.

"I haven't debuted any work yet." Mashiro shook her head gently, her expression and tone still calm and peaceful.

"then you--"

Then do you still dare to think that ten thousand is not a lot?
How dare a guy who hasn't even made his debut look down on me, a 'popular artist' with over 10,000 sales?
That’s what Eriri originally wanted to say.

But what she didn't know was that beneath Mashiro's pretty and well-behaved appearance like a pet cat, there was actually a bit of a dark side and a sharp tongue hidden.

So without waiting for Eriri to finish her words, she continued on her own: "But Xiu still chose me to be the illustrator for the April light novel and manga."

"That's just because Lord Xiu knew you first!" Ying Lili blurted out without thinking.

However, Mashiro's eyes, expression, tone, and even speaking speed did not change at all after hearing this. She continued to speak slowly and calmly, "But Xiu still chose me to be the artist for the April light novel and manga."

"what!?"

Eriri was stunned for a moment, then frowned in dissatisfaction and said, "I told you! That's only because you knew Master Xiu before me. I'm a popular artist with over 10,000 sales. If Master Xiu had met me first, he would definitely have given me the illustrations and comic version of the April light novel."

To be honest, what Eriri said was actually correct. If Iura Hideki had met Eriri instead of Mashiro, he would probably have really asked Eriri for help.

After all, Eriri's drawing skills are still very good, but the plots of the fan works she draws are generally a bit thin.

But the reality is there is no if, so.
"Show still chose me to be the artist for the April light novel and manga."

(End of this chapter)