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"I'm not afraid of appearing on camera, nor is it because of any social fear... Well, how should I put it, it's actually because I have some special reasons and can't play such a male role surrounded by women. ."

"...Um, really?"

Shinoda Noboru nodded as if he understood something, his expression also showed a hint of complexity:

"What is the reason?"

"...Um, because, because of me, what-"

"...Um, what's wrong?"

"No, nothing..."

Mochizuki was dejected, feeling that he had fallen into the abyss, and his face turned ashen for a moment:

"Do you really want to act...as the captain of the team or something?"

"That's for sure. As of now, I feel that Mochizuki-san is the most suitable person."

Seeing Mochizuki's words, Shinoda Noboru, who thought the boy was just being humble, patted the boy on the shoulder boldly at this moment:

"Then it's settled happily - since Mochizuki-san is determined to be a friendly star, let's end today's group acting work. We will film Hayama Hayato's scenes after a while, and then come over to wish us this How about a small team working together?”

".......OK."

His face was ashen, and the situation was over. After polite greetings, the young man dragged his heavy steps, turned his back on the director and photographer Mr. Shinoda Noboru, and sat alone in a corner.

The boy was trapped in the whirlpool of hypocrisy. Shinoda Noboru, who thought he had found the best candidate, and the director also began to happily discuss Mochizuki Ri's scenes and relished the related scenes - when the intermission time passed, They then turned around and continued filming the confrontation between the male and female protagonists.

At this point, this small disturbance completely subsided at this moment.

...

Sitting alone on the steps, looking at the inside and outside of the set, the young man's heart has died long ago, and there will be no more joy or sorrow in the future.

What is this all about...

Thinking that she was about to play the role of Super Flash and experience the conditions of life in the sun under the camera, Mochizuki's hands and feet were cold and her body was shaking involuntarily.

.....If in the future I play one of the best actors like Hayama Hayato and a few friends or classmates see it, they might laugh at me, right?

Although the boy could be sure that Takegami-sensei would not add insult to injury, if it were Kurihara Saki, a guy with a pale face and a vicious tongue, Mochizuki Ri could not imagine what kind of laughing stock he would become and how long he would be laughed at.

.....I really hope Kurihara’s mother won’t watch web dramas online recently.

Thinking of this, Mochizuki couldn't help but feel complicated at this moment.

However, although it is somewhat embarrassing to be forced to play the role of Hayama Hayato...but it is not without its benefits, that is, the long supporting role has come to an end, and today he has no role anymore, so he can finish the work perfectly. Got——

Looking at the scenery in the sky, the young man's mood finally changed from a strong collapse to a calmer thought.

Fortunately this time, it was just a small supporting role. If he accidentally becomes the leading actor in the future, it would be really embarrassing...

.......In short, you must never approach Mr. Shinoda Noboru casually from now on.

Mochizuki, who didn't want to appear on the big screen and just wanted to copy behind the scenes, silently strengthened this determination in his heart.

And it was precisely under the young man's thoughts.

The son of a bicycle dealer also walked in the direction of the young man.

"...Pfft, what's your expression?"

Looking at Mochizuki's serious but red face, Yu Tsugawa sat next to him and handed an unopened bottle of happy water to his hair:

"Are you still brooding over Mr. Shinoda's invitation to appear in the show just now? Are you even holding a grudge against the entire set...Okay, okay, drink some happy water, don't worry, the days will get better and better. The sweeter.”

"......It is you."

Seeing that the guy closest to Hayama Hayato in temperament on the set is so close to him, Mochizuki Ri, who is closer to Hikigaya Hachiman in spirit, unscrewed the cap of the Coke bottle and started clucking:

"I already want to die, and you're adding fuel to my fire, right?"

"Shh, don't be so angry. It's so bad - ah, the captain of the current team is the one who has to use his actions to make everyone smile, so in order to be in the show, I hope you can always maintain the same attitude now. Smile."

"...Except for the circus clown, the only person who laughs every day is you, Teacher Dayu."

Mochizuki rolled his eyes and said in the same voice:

"You have the nerve to say that you can run faster than anyone else and leave me alone as the captain of the team. Are you doing this on purpose to disgust my brother?"

"Tsk, how can you say that? I'm clearly giving you a chance - and also, is it difficult to play a role now? Just looking at your face, Ah Li, you are much more suitable than me, right?"

"...My expression is very stiff when facing strangers, and I can't even control my limbs - have you ever seen a person who can't control his hands and feet?"

".......Too."

"So, the road ahead is long..."

With a sigh, Mochizuki's expression became complicated.

Of course, it is true that Mochizuki is in a complicated mood and has no work to do now.

It was precisely because of their free time that the two teenagers sat on the steps of the old school building and observed the busy staff on the set. The male and female protagonists listened carefully to the play, and a few extras stayed in small groups when they had no work to do. They were chatting in whispers many miles away from the venue, and the mood was quite peaceful.

"...So, you have no job?"

"Because I took the role of Hayama Hayato, I was free from the extras position - now I just need to fish and watch the show."

"No wonder you are sitting here like the Buddha."

Watching Mochizuki fish with an indifferent expression on his face, Yu Tsugawa held his chin and spoke in a meaningful voice:

"How's it going? Being an actor is amazing, isn't it?"

“Not a good review.”

Mochizuki's voice was as cold as ever as he drank the Coke Tsugawa Yu handed him.

"All I can say is: I haven't changed much about not wanting to be on the big screen."

".......Really?"

Thinking that he had expected it, Tsukawa Yu stretched his body, but he was not particularly surprised when his hairy voice said:

"This is normal. After all, the actors are already tired and full of intrigues - an online TV series like "Spring Things" is okay. If it were a large-scale crew, there would be so many miscellaneous things to count. Not clear."

".......yes."

As he spoke, Mochizuki stretched himself——

Thinking that he suddenly remembered the Chinese girl who always wore pigtails and was still in a comatose state, the young man lowered his head gently and looked at Xu Yuhuai, who was sleeping at the foot of the steps, with a somewhat curious expression:

"So, what is her mentality when it comes to becoming an actress... Is it a desire to get ahead, or is it a naive and beautiful wish?"

"...This is unknown."

Tsugawa Yu stretched his knuckles, first looked at the sleeping girl in front of him with a calm smile, and then touched Mochizuki with his elbow:

"Hey, Ah Li, if you didn't tell me, I would have almost forgotten - the purpose of our coming to this set is also to visit Sister Xu."

"...That's true - but this little piggy-head is already asleep."

Pointing at the girl with short brown hair who was snorting slightly and still covered in school uniform, the boy couldn't help but sigh:

"It's really embarrassing. It was obviously just to give Mr. Shinoda Noboru a chance to visit sister Xu Yuhuai, but in the end, the little guy was trapped, and I was roasted on the fire... I have been really bad luck lately, Everything is unlucky."

"Haha... Okay, okay, it's all over, it's okay."

The son of a bicycle dealer stood up and patted the dust on his body:

"I still have some roles to play. Since you have some free time, just stay here and watch over sister Xu Yuhuai——"

"Although there is no real basis for it, if Sister Xu really talks about your name all day long, I think she would really like to see you~"

"........Really?"

"You are really slow."

Turning his back slightly, Tsugawa Yu waved to Mochizuki:

"Anyway, spend some time with her - you can't bear to let your new friend sleep here alone, can you?"

"......"

Mochizuki didn't respond to his small words, and just watched the figure of the son of a bicycle dealer gradually disappear from his sight.

........

Looking at the Coke bottle Fa Xiao handed him, Mochizuki looked at Xu Yuhuai at the bottom of the steps, his expression slightly changing.

Out of some emotion.

The young man gently walked down the stairs and came to the steps where Xu Yuhuai was sitting, sitting peacefully side by side with the sleeping girl.

........

".......Well."

Consciousness slowly returned, the dream disappeared, Xu Yuhuai opened his eyes somewhat dullly——

It was hazy before my eyes, and I waited until I got used to the soft light before everything in front of me returned to what it was before.

"......"

The girl who woke up from a deep sleep rubbed her eyes sleepily, her voice a little unclear:

"...Did I fall asleep?"

"I fell asleep."

The unexpected boy's voice came from beside the awakening girl.

"...?!"

Hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar voice, Xu Yuhuai, who was still a little sleepy, regained his energy in an instant——

"Wow! Who is...!"

She quickly moved several positions to the right, trying to keep her distance from the young man sitting next to her - but when her eyes fell on the young man, the Chinese girl who was still a little panicked suddenly became confused:

"Eh...Brother Mochizuki?"

"...Are you unhappy to see me?"

Seeing Xu Yuhuai's violent reaction as he woke up from a deep sleep, Mochizuki was somewhat speechless:

"Why are you so nervous? I'm not a pervert."

"Hmm...I actually saw Brother Mochizuki on the set?! Could it be that I'm still dreaming! How is this possible - Ugh! It hurts... Brother Mochizuki, please don't pinch my ears. I know I didn’t dream o?o!!!”

".......As long as you know."

Released the hand that was gently squeezing Xu Yuhuai's earlobe, Wang Yueli folded his hands on his chest, and said in a clear voice:

"I heard that you came to the set for the first time to play a small role, so I came to visit you...Why, the reaction was so big just now, do you mean you don't welcome me?"

"Ahem, no, that's not the case!"

Xu Yuhuai, whose consciousness had long since recovered from haziness, scratched his little head in embarrassment:

"I don't mean to hate Brother Mochizuki - it was just because I had a nightmare: Speaking of which, that dream was really scary. I actually dreamed of a visual rock man with colorful hair chasing me all the way from Shenyang to Tokyo, and I woke up from the dream. I was almost scared to death when I heard Brother Mochizuki's voice...Ah, I'm not saying that Brother Mochizuki is a killer! I'm just talking about the nightmare I had!"

"...Okay, okay, it doesn't matter what nightmare you have."

Looking at Xu Yuhuai, who was clearly in shock and still immersed in an earthy and abstract chaotic dream, Mochizuki was a little embarrassed:

"Dreams are always the opposite, and no one will chase you all the way in reality...Calm down."

After saying that, Mochizuki handed Xu Yuhuai a bottle of unopened canned coffee:

"I just bought it from the vending machine, why don't you take a sip to refresh yourself."

"Gu...Thank you, thank you (ó﹏ò.)"

Somewhat embarrassedly, she took the canned coffee and opened the can. This junior high school girl from China just drank the refreshing drink in a rough way.

"...Drink slowly, no one will compete with you."

Mochizuki, who always felt that when he was with Xu Yuhuai, he always felt like an old father, couldn't help but say a few words:

"Okay, okay, stop drinking - I'm afraid you'll choke."

"...Gu, only, I didn't choke! Gu!"

While hiccupping, Xu Yuhuai blushed and his heart beat:

"This is a necessary step to replenish energy! Humph, you don't understand!"