He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

The appearance is not inferior to that of any current idol. Even if he is just wearing a hoodie and short skirt, which is an extremely everyday outfit, he is still full of charm that makes it difficult to take your eyes away.

With such a persuasive "signature" by his side, it is indeed obvious to the naked eye that more children are willing to respond to Kento Watanabe.

"……Amazing."

Looking at the back of the girl who had just accepted his business card, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but murmured with a look of confusion on his face:

"For the first time in three weeks... someone has accepted my business card."

After saying that, he immediately turned around and put his hands on Higuchi Yuka's shoulders, and said in a trembling voice:

"Thank you, Higuchi...I really...thank you so much! Thanks to you, they are finally willing to believe what I say!"

"She just accepted the business card and hasn't decided to join you yet, right?"

Although her expression looked slightly troubled, Higuchi Enka was not in a hurry to break away from Watanabe Kento's hands.

(In other words, before this, there was not even one person willing to accept his business card? This is really...)

She could feel how excited Kento Watanabe was at this moment, but it was this excitement that made her understand more clearly what he had been going through in the past three weeks.

But precisely because of this, she could not let Kento Watanabe relax his vigilance because of this small change.

"Don't get too happy yet. Until someone actually nods in agreement, they can only consider it 'possible'."

"I know, but even so... it's already an exciting progress!"

Watanabe Kento let go of Higuchi Enka's shoulders.

"Okay, let's continue! Next we will go to the streets where there are more young people!"

"kindness."

Higuchi Enka smoothed the wrinkled clothes on her shoulders due to Watanabe Kento's strong grip, and said calmly:

"I'll keep up with you."

...............................

After all, there are only a few children who are willing to respond to Kento Watanabe, and even fewer are willing to accept his business card.

In nearly two hours, a total of three girls accepted Kento Watanabe's business card, and only one of the three seemed to have some interest in becoming an idol.

But even so, Kento Watanabe still felt extremely happy.

After three weeks of hard work, this sudden ray of light restored some color to his already dim faith.

"Okay, let's find a place to rest first."

Looking at the girl next to him who had begun to breathe heavier, Watanabe Kento took the initiative to take a rest.

"There is a dessert shop near here, is it okay to go there?"

"………………kindness."

Higuchi Enka nodded, then took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the fine beads of sweat on his forehead.

When Kento Watanabe saw this scene, he suddenly showed a distressed expression:

"You've already helped me a lot, Higuchi. I didn't ask anyone next—"

"Stop being so verbose, did I just say that? I will keep up with you."

Although her voice was slightly trembling, Higuchi Enka quickly interrupted Watanabe Kento's words.

"You've been working hard for three weeks. If I can't keep up with you in just two hours, then I can't help you."

“It’s actually been quite a help.”

Kento Watanabe shook his head, and then took out the ice patch he carried with him from his pocket.

"It's all because of you that those young girls were finally willing to listen to me seriously and began to believe in the future I described... Although

As you said, no one is confirmed to join my firm yet.But...as long as this weak 'possibility' exists, I will definitely persevere. "

Putting the ice sticker in Higuchi Enka's hand, Watanabe Kento said in a serious tone:

"Sincerely... thank you very much, Higuchi."

"…………"

Along the way, Higuchi Enka didn't know how many times he had heard thanks from Kento Watanabe.

She did not stop Kento Watanabe, because she also understood how much of a turnaround her arrival had brought for Kento Watanabe.

But... there was one thing in Kento Watanabe's words of thanks that she really couldn't agree with.

(What do you mean thanks to you... I obviously just stood by your side and did nothing. Without your sincere attitude, detailed explanation, and just the right amount of enthusiasm and politeness, they would never have listened. That’s what you said, right?)

Higuchi Enka glanced at Kento Watanabe's pocket where he kept his note pad.

Three weeks of frustration and loss knocked him to the bottom, but as he fell, he was still trying to hold on to the scattered dead branches and rocks.

(I’ve seen it well... it’s proof of your hard work.)

"By the way...if you don't follow me, how often do you usually take a break?"

"Except for lunch and rehydration in the middle, there is basically no rest."

"..."

"Ah, of course, if the pain is really unbearable, I will still sit down for a while!"

"Ugh……"

(This guy... is definitely the type who needs someone to hold him back whenever he goes berserk.)

"Take a break for half an hour. Not only for me, but also for you. Do you understand?"

"Eh? But..."

"understand?"

"……Yes."

Perhaps, she should have come to supervise this unseemly guy a long time ago.

...........................

Then, after taking a good rest for half an hour at the cold drink shop, Ken Watanabe and Enka Higuchi began their talent scouting trip again.

The time at this time has reached two o'clock in the afternoon.

"Where are you going next?"

"Of course we follow the direction of the crowd."

As he spoke, Kento Watanabe pointed to the business district not far away.

"This is Shibuya, and not all stores will open in the morning. In order to find stores that are already open, young people who come shopping naturally have to wander around various streets, so in the morning we have to choose streets with a large flow of people. Let’s search. Now it’s two o’clock in the afternoon, and basically all shops will be open. So, our target will naturally be changed to commercial areas with denser shops.”

"……I see."

This should be the answer I got in the past three weeks.

Kento Watanabe's explanation was very simple and clear. At the same time, Higuchi Enka once again felt Kento Watanabe's seriousness and hard work.

"Really..."

Looking at the man who was looking straight in the direction of travel, Higuchi Enka smiled without trace behind his back.

"In this case...can't I just cheer with you?"

As for the soreness of my legs and feet, I will wait until a week later to settle the matter with you.

"...Speaking of which, have I ever said before that I will be here with you for the next week.

"………………What?"

Chapter 22: Even childhood sweethearts should be careful about their relationship.

Higuchi Enka can no longer remember how many places he and Watanabe Kento have been and how many people he has talked to.

She only knew that when she returned to the office and sat on the sofa, her legs and feet immediately felt swelling and soreness that she had never experienced before——

"So I said, if it's really too hard, just come back and rest first..."

Looking at Higuchi Enka who was pursing her lips and rubbing her calf, Kento Watanabe squatted in front of her as he spoke.

"Here, stretch your legs over."

"…………what?"

"massage."

Kento Watanabe shook his hands.

"When I was working as an assistant at a magazine, the editor-in-chief praised my skills very much... Your legs and feet are hurting now, right? Come on, let me press--poof!"

"Are you kidding me? Are you okay with your brain?"

Enka Higuchi kicked Kento Watanabe in the chest and cursed with a slightly red face:

"How could I let you directly touch...touch my legs!"

"It hurts...it's too much of a reaction."

Kento Watanabe, who was kicked down, smiled bitterly and said:

"If you just let it go like that, you will definitely be unable to walk tomorrow. Even if you don't let me press it, you should at least give it a good warm compress."

"…………"

After seeing the painful expression flashing across Kento Watanabe's face, Enka Higuchi immediately began to regret his previous reaction.

She had obviously been with him for just one day and it was already so hard. Kento Watanabe, who had persisted for three whole weeks, would probably be even more sad than her. As for the blisters on his feet, not to mention...

"Sorry... I shouldn't have kicked you just now."

"Well, I'm also at fault. Suddenly I have to touch a high school girl's leg.

Well...it's true that I was too careless. "

Kento Watanabe struggled to stand up again.

"Speaking of which, you said you planned to work with me as a talent scout for the next week, right?"

"……kindness."

"In that case, regardless of whether your body can tolerate it, you still need to obtain parental consent first."

Kento Watanabe said seriously:

"If aunt or uncle doesn't agree, I will send you home even if I force myself to do so."

"Well...that's true."

Higuchi Enka nodded, and then took out his mobile phone under the astonished look of Kento Watanabe, and dialed the number without hesitation——

"Eh? Wait? Are you so decisive!?"

"Hello, Mom? I have something to discuss with you."

Higuchi Enka said in his usual calm tone:

"In the next week, I'm going to stay here with Watanabe to help him... Well, it's the one I mentioned before, working as a talent scout on the street. If I want to change clothes, I'll go home to pick them up tomorrow. Well, I know Yes, I will pay attention."

"Eh……"

Just like the time when he was forced to stay overnight, the communication between Higuchi Enka and his mother could be said to be without any lag at all.

Higuchi Enka's mother seems to have no intention of blocking her daughter's actions!

no problem?Aunt Higuchi?Higuchi is having trouble walking now. If she continues like this for six days, she will definitely collapse from exhaustion!

"... Watanabe seems to have something to say to you. I'll give you the phone and you can come and talk to him."

As he spoke, Higuchi Enka handed the phone to Watanabe Kento, who had been confused from the beginning.

"No, do you have something to tell my mother? Here it is."

"……kindness."

The reason why Aunt Higuchi agreed so easily with Enka Higuchi's decision must be because she didn't understand how hard the work she was doing was.