He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

What exactly does a wise man like?In the eyes of wise men, how have I changed?In the past year and a half, have I made progress that no sage can imagine...

"…………what."

After putting on the clothes that Ken Watanabe chose for him, Toru Asakura suddenly had a new idea in his mind.

Chapter 48: I want to be your “ideal”

After this, Toru Asakura suddenly became honest.

She no longer clung to Kento Watanabe, nor did she deliberately make any intimate gestures... She just quietly went shopping with Kento Watanabe, and put on the clothes chosen by Kento Watanabe for her one by one.

When Higuchi Enka saw this, he immediately noticed it. It seemed that his persuasion just now had an effect.

I just don’t know how Asakura will adjust his offensive next...

As for retreating when faced with difficulties?That is absolutely impossible.

Asakura has never been a character who gives up easily, let alone facing her favorite sage since she was a child.

The reason why she is so silent now can only be because she is preparing a larger offensive that can truly affect the sage.

Higuchi Enka came to this conclusion very quickly.

However, Kento Watanabe, who had been traveling with the two of them, did not think so.

From his perspective, Asakura seemed to have been looking subtly dissatisfied since setting off in the morning.

Even though he had tried very hard to take care of her and care about her as he did in the past, the other party not only did not become happy because of this, but even turned into a "no interest" attitude when shopping in the afternoon...

"Asakura..."

Finally, when the scheduled shopping time was coming to an end, Kento Watanabe asked Toru Asakura with a puzzled look on his face:

"Is there anything I didn't do well enough today?"

Asakura, who had been silent since the beginning, immediately shook his head after hearing this:

"...No? Why do you think so?"

"Because you don't seem very happy today."

Kento Watanabe asked with a worried look:

"The purpose of hanging out today is to reward you for your hard work. If I did something wrong, you can tell me."

"Ah...it seems that my reaction made you misunderstand. I'm sorry."

Considering how well the sage knew her, the temperature difference between morning and afternoon, and the various reactions along the way, she did not look very happy.

But...this is not Kento Watanabe's fault.

He just loved her as his childhood sweetheart and sister in the same way as always.

It's just that she kept trying to show her growth... and she chose the wrong direction.

What she showed to Kento Watanabe was only the most superficial, physical growth.

However, this obvious change has already been noticed by Kento Watanabe.

For adults entering society

Humanly speaking, the development of shoujo comics is indeed a bit outdated...

"The reason why I didn't speak just now is because I have been thinking about where our next stop should be."

If they followed their childhood habits, they would probably go to the supermarket together, then return to Kento Watanabe's house to watch TV together...

However, at this time, Asakura Toru had a new idea——

"Let's... go sing karaoke."

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

The thing that a wise man likes... is undoubtedly an idol, and only an idol.

If he couldn't break through his defense as a childhood sweetheart, would it be easier for him to feel her changes if he used an "idol" approach?

As Higuchi said, maybe this year and a half of separation has indeed allowed Kento to gain growth and experience that he didn't know he had.

He is no longer the innocent boy who just stepped out of college, nor is he the fledgling producer.

But on the contrary, there is also progress on her side that the sages are not yet aware of.

If you are too attached to the past... you will not be able to move towards the future.

If you want him to no longer regard you as a sister who needs to be taken care of, you must first let him see things beyond his imagination.

The joy of reunion after a long separation made her too immersed in replaying the role of the past.

However, like the sage, she is fundamentally different from what she was a year and a half ago.

As a former WING champion, a model invited by TGC, and a top idol who successfully held a solo live and released a solo album... what she wants to be is not just a cute and cute girl next door.

So what should she show to Kento Watanabe most now?

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

"Hello, how many are you?"

"Three."

"In that case, just book a small private room-"

"No, please book me the largest private room."

"……Eh?"

Under the astonished gazes of the clerk and Kento Watanabe, Toru Asakura said with a smile:

"The bigger the better."

"This, this..."

The clerk who couldn't understand this quickly turned his attention to Kento Watanabe, who seemed to be the oldest among the three.

On the other side, Kento Watanabe also quickly asked Asakura Toru:

"Why do we need to book such a big private room? There are only three of us, right?"

"Sage, you said that you have to listen to my arrangements for today's itinerary, right? This is the last stop... and it can also be regarded as my last request."

The eyes exposed between the hat and the mask were showing an extremely serious look at this moment.

"Any mistakes made during the day are fine, but now... I have something I must let you see."

"…………"

Although it is not clear what the "mistake during the day" Asakura Toru mentioned and what the "thing he wanted to see" is... But Kento Watanabe really rarely sees Asakura Toru behave like this. Talk to him seriously.

If this is the case...then whether he is her childhood sweetheart or her brother, he should listen to what she said.

"I understand."

Kento Watanabe nodded, then turned to the clerk and said:

"Please prepare the largest private room for us as she said."

"I understand."

Seeing that none of the three people seemed to have any objections, the clerk nodded and directly booked the largest private room in the store for the three of them, which could accommodate about 20 people.

When the three of them entered the private room, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but sigh:

"...It's really spacious."

In his opinion, this kind of private room is generally only chosen for class parties or group activities organized by some companies.

Asakura...why on earth did you choose to be here?

With full of doubts, Watanabe Kento turned to look at Asakura Toru.

At the same time, Toru Asakura took off her hat and mask, and took the clothes that Kento Watanabe had just chosen for her——

"Speaking of which, the last time I performed with Xian Ren...it seemed like it was at CC Livehouse."

"In the past year and a half, you should have seen a lot of shows in which I appeared, right? Whether it's singing or dancing, you should have seen it many times. But I have never seen the TGC I will participate in in September. Fashion shows I’ve attended.”

"As the first employee of the Watanabe Agency, and an idol cultivated by you personally... what I want to be is not just your past 'ideal'."

"So, next...please take a good look at my growth over the past year and a half -"

Looking back at those stunned eyes, a confident smile appeared on Toru Asakura's face.

"My Mr. Producer."

Chapter 49: I want to be your “ideal”

Although the extra large private room of karaoke is spacious, it has a completely different feeling compared to the T stage.

There is no lighting that focuses on the model, and there are no color and lighting changes that are not designed to match the clothing.

There is no audience to create the atmosphere, no foreshadowing or warm-up, and even the background music can only be accompanied by songs.

Just one set of clothes, just 15 meters

distance.

However, this scene was simple, crude, and could even be said to be like playing house... but it still deeply shocked Kento Watanabe.

The movement of the hand.

The twist of the waist.

The sway of shoulders.

Every detail is just right.

In this karaoke room with no atmosphere at all, Toru Asakura walked to the stand-up microphone in front of the room with her signature smile and a step that made it impossible for him to find fault.

There was no shyness or hesitation.

In this way, she completed her stage performance in this extremely crude venue.

"How was it? What I did just now."

Standing in front of the stand-up microphone, Toru Asakura immediately asked Kento Watanabe in front of him with a tone of eagerness for praise:

"This is the result of two months of hard training for TGC."

"It's really...perfect."

Kento Watanabe couldn't help but applaud her.

"If it weren't for the shabby place... I would have thought I was watching your fashion show."

"So at times like this, you don't need to pay attention to the background, just look at me."

Toru Asakura stared at Kento Watanabe closely and said:

"During that half-year period...didn't we also complete performances on various stages?"

"…………"

For a moment, Kento Watanabe recalled the first half year.

From the entrance of the video store to the Livehouse...their stage has always been so narrow and simple, but even so, they still complete every performance with the fullest enthusiasm...

Although it sounds like a good memory that will make people smile, but looking back on those days now, Kento Watanabe still regrets his lack of ability.

At that time, Asakura Mingmei already had the ability to show himself on a larger stage, but because of his shortcomings, Asakura was limited to the small stage around him.

Nowadays, Asakura has become a very popular top idol, and has completed her performances on a more dazzling and spacious stage... Even though Asakura Toru has personally affirmed that he has spent half a year and Training, but Kento Watanabe will still attribute everything Asakura gained to her own talent and hard work.

Because of this, after reconciling with Toru Asakura, he has been playing the image of the brother next door in the past, instead of claiming to be a producer...

Until now, he still has not completely forgiven himself for the truly nothing he had been half a year ago.

Perhaps seeing the sadness flashing in Kento Watanabe's eyes, Toru Asakura spoke again:

"In the past year and a half...has the wise man watched my live show?"

"...Well, I've seen every show."

"What's your opinion?"