He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

As Kento Watanabe spoke, he squeezed the phone tightly, and even the joints became a little white from the excessive exertion:

"When I was young, my goal was just to become an excellent idol producer, but since I became a partner with you, since I have witnessed your growth, since I have received applause and recognition from everyone with you. , it was the first time that I had the ambition to climb to the top. It was you who made me see the future. That girl named Toru Asakura is my ideal."

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu."

After hearing Kento Watanabe's sad and heavy words, Toru Asakura finally couldn't hold back his tears.

"After I heard that your agency was shut down... I have been regretting the decision I made at that time, but it was too late to say anything at that time! I really always wanted to apologize to you and explain everything to you... but I I’m really scared! It’s me who betrayed the sage and ruined your ideal. I’m really scared that you will hate me for this!”

Toru Asakura buried his head in his arms and sobbed softly:

"I'm sorry, sage, I'm really sorry..."

"...To say I'm sorry, it's the same from my side."

Listening to the sobs on the other side of the phone, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but feel a sore nose.

"If I hadn't been so self-righteous a year and a half ago... I would have definitely asked you why you left and tried to retain you. But in fact, not only did I ignore your departure, I even sent a lot of them to you without permission. Baseless speculation was foisted on you. I'm sorry...Toru."

"Woooooooo..."

"…………"

Looking at these two guys who kept apologizing to each other, Higuchi Enka suddenly felt that the thing that had accumulated in his chest disappeared.

Yep, that's right.

It was obvious that both parties were considering each other in their own way, and both parties obviously cared about and cared about each other... The two of them should not have had such a childish and tragic ending.

As childhood sweethearts who have been together since childhood... but also as a "waiter" who has always admired the two of them.This reconciliation, which was overdue for a year and a half... had really made her wait for too long.

"Both of us...are too clumsy and too blind."

After taking several deep breaths, Watanabe Kento finally calmed down his agitated emotions.

"Obviously no matter which side can doubt themselves a little, the results will be completely different... In the end, we are all just trying to be smart."

"……kindness."

On the other side, Toru Asakura's sobs gradually subsided, and he responded with a weaker voice:

"We all trust our own judgment too much...but if you have to say it, I made the bigger mistake."

"You made your choice after fully considering the practical issues. It was on my side that I made a lot of random thoughts without any basis... It was on my side that I made more mistakes."

"...No, it's from my side."

"it's me."

"It's definitely me!"

"No matter how you think about it, it's me."

"...Huh? What are you two doing?"

Just when the two were about to fall into a new round of "dispute", Higuchi Enka's cold voice suddenly sounded.

"It's obvious that we finally resolved the misunderstanding. Is it possible that there will be another quarrel next?"

"No... not anymore."

After hearing this, Kento Watanabe shook his head.

"The misunderstanding between us has lasted for a year and a half. At this point, it is better to face the future together than to dwell on the past... But before that, Tooru."

"kindness?"

"I have one last question."

"...You say it, sage."

"Even if we were together for only half a year, even if we didn't get what we wanted in the end...but, in just that half a year, did I become your producer properly?"

"Then why do you need to ask?"

Toru Asakura wiped the tears on his face and said in an extremely firm tone:

"You were and still are the best and only producer I have ever had."

"Ah...that's good."

A relieved smile finally appeared on Kento Watanabe's face.

"In this case, I can face the next thing with peace of mind."

After saying that, Kento Watanabe stretched out his hand and patted his cheek very hard——

"Although the immaturity of the two of us is the direct cause of this misunderstanding, at the root of it, it is really because of Pulchra."

Even now, the misunderstanding that lasted for a year and a half has been resolved.

Even after that, both of them grew as a result.

But that doesn't mean that he will just forgive Pulchra for what he did.

Having said this, Kento Watanabe turned his head and glanced at Enka Higuchi:

"Enka, there seems to be an incredible villain suddenly appearing in our next story... What do you think?"

"As for work, I listen to you."

Higuchi Enka answered without hesitation:

"Who told you to be me...and Asakura's producer?"

"Well."

Kento Watanabe took a deep breath, and then his expression became more determined.

"Let's take revenge."

If a year and a half ago, he was just a weak man with nothing, but now he is no longer what he used to be.

Even until three days ago, he was still a polished commander who couldn't even recruit an artist, but now he has the possibility to regain his ambition.

"It's like rescuing a princess who was snatched away by an evil dragon... Let's defeat that hateful Pulchra together, Enka!"

“……………………”

"Ah, ah? Why...don't you respond to me?"

"This metaphor is too corny. I don't really want to agree to it... Asakura, what do you think?"

"Hmm...it does seem a bit earthy."

"You see?"

"why is it like this……"

Kento Watanabe, who thought he had just said a cool line, suddenly collapsed.

"For today's young people, is DQ (Dragon Quest) completely outdated? I am indeed still old..."

"You are only five years older than the two of us!"

Even if you don’t want to admit it, human growth is destined to continue to slow down with age.

The five-year gap that once could only be admired and yearned for has now quietly turned into only five years older.

For these three people, perhaps they can no longer return to the innocent and simple relationship they had when they were children...

But sure enough, they will still be childhood sweethearts forever.

The incomplete strength and proud independence will eventually become more complete as the children gradually mature.

The story between the two did not end with bows and tears.

Rather, everything will usher in a new beginning again.

"By the way, Higuchi...how many people are there in the Dragon Quest team?"

"Four."

"Hey, that means there are still two left."

"It turned out to be a joke..."

The end of the night, the dawn.

Chapter 12: Toru Asakura has always been a lucky child

After that, Toru Asakura didn't say anything more to Kento Watanabe.

Because there were so many things I wanted to say to him, I didn’t know how to say them out for a while.

However, unlike in the past, the barrier between her and the wise men no longer existed.

If she wanted to, the two of them could—

"……Ugh."

Just when Toru Asakura was still happy about this sudden surprise, a sigh suddenly came from behind her.

"The interview was

I temporarily changed it to tomorrow night. Thanks to your good reviews, they didn’t mind..."

"……what."

After hearing the agent's voice, Toru Asakura remembered that he seemed to have unfinished work just now.

"Sorry, it's a very important call, so..."

"I know."

The producer lady said as she sat on the steps next to Toru Asakura.

"That wise man is your former producer, right?"

"You heard it..."

"Ah, I couldn't hear you more clearly."

Having said this, the agent lady immediately reached out her hand and gently patted Asakura Toru's little head.

"Have you ever thought about what kind of articles you would make if those artists who were always jealous of you heard the phone call you just made?"

"…………"

After hearing this, Asakura Toru could only shrink his neck in silence.

Of course she knows how many people in Pulchra Company already regard her as an "enemy", and she also knows that in such a large company, many artists will do whatever it takes to harm others in order to gain promotion.

but……

"If I hadn't taken this call, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life."

Asakura Toru's tone was unhesitating.

"So even if I am plotted by them for this, I am willing to do so."

"……Ugh."

Seeing Toru Asakura's decisive attitude, the agent lady immediately sighed.

"As for how you came here, I have actually heard about it... Rather, many of our artists were forcibly poached by similar means. Among them, there was a complete break with their former agency. There are not many of them. For someone like you to reach a reconciliation in the end, it is enough to show how close the relationship between you is."

"hey-hey……"

"However, it is precisely because too many people have not been able to get the results they want, so they will not allow others to live smoothly... Never call that wise gentleman in such a public place in the future Yes, it’s really dangerous.”

"That means...it's okay in private?"

"Just don't get caught by the tabloid reporters."

"What about this time?"

"I looked out for you so no one heard."

"Thank you always...thank you."

Toru Asakura thanked the agent from the bottom of his heart for always taking good care of her.

"Not only this time, but in the past year and a half, you have been helping me deal with all kinds of troubles."