When Totsuka Saika and the other two finished changing their clothes, Akira Fujimiya also ended the chat with Kamihara Kei.
The respect she had for him had now turned into genuine admiration.
She admired Akira's ideas — As long as they followed his plan, the Future Idol Agency was bound to become a major player in the Idol industry.
The makeup artist started applying makeup, while Akira came over to Totsuka Saika's side to look at his attire.
"Funimiya-kun…" Totsuka Saika blushed.
"Totsuka, that looks really good," Akira said, calmly.
Wearing a sailor suit, Saika Totsuka radiated the cuteness of a girl. It would have been a shame if such a cute boy didn't wear women's clothes.
{T/N: .....😐 what am I doing }
Hikigaya Hachiman, standing next to him, had a face as red as a tomato!
Hayato Hayama's expression too was a little strange, and he seemed to be considering the relationship between Hikigaya Hachiman and Totsuka Saika.
After finishing the makeup, Akira served as the cameraman.
The professional cameraman had a very strange expression on his face as he watched Akira's instructions.
"Is this a serious shoot?" he muttered to himself, already knowing that the model this time was a guy in woman dress!
Several passing models stopped, attracted by the filming inside.
Once the shoot began, Saika Totsuka was the first to finish.
He hadn't acted at all, remaining very shy throughout.
A staff member looked at Totsuka Saika's back, thinking, 'This model is unbelievably cute…'
"Huh!!"
He watched as Saika Totsuka walked into the men's locker room.
The guy was questioning reality!
Hikigaya Hachiman and Hayato Hayama both felt that filming was more tiring than playing tennis.
Akira selected the best photos, and the cameraman immediately began processing them.
"Hachiman," Akira called out.
Hikigaya Hachiman turned around subconsciously as he heard him called his name.
Akira took a photo.
"Komachi would probably be very happy."
Hachiman heard this but remained silent, glancing at himself in the mirror.
He was really… in a suit.
Although he was not as good at it as Akira or Hayato Hayama.
Akira also sent the photos to Hikigaya Komachi, who replied with a several message.
"Is this Onii-chan?"
"That Onii-chan actually…"
"Akira nii-san, take a few more pictures!."
Akira said that he would give a copy of the other photos to Hikigaya Hachiman, so he could take them home.
Hikigaya Komachi thanked Akira and invited him to dinner at her home.
Akira declined politely, saying that, given his relationship with Komachi, it was too early to visit.
"Akira nii-san, Komachi is your younger sister," Hikigaya Komachi reminded him.
"Next year you'll be my Kouhai. I hope we get along well," Akira replied.
"Akira nii-san… Komachi wants to remain your younger sister forever, and not become a Kouhai," Komachi said softly.
"Okay, I'll treat you as my sister. I've played some games before, and there are various relationship routes," Akira explained.
{T/N:....kill me}
"Akira nii-san, you and Master…" Komachi hesitated.
"We are friends," Akira replied, 'Friends with benefit? Even I don't know'.
"Komachi doesn't believe it. You must be…"
"You can't tell anyone about this, especially Yukino-chan, understand?" Akira replied firmly, afterall he will tell her himself after he confirm it.
"Then Akira nii-san, just treat Komachi as your sister forever, and I'll help you keep it a secret."
"Komachi, you don't want Totsuka Saika to become Hachiman's girlfriend, do you?"
"????"
"🙂"
....
The four of them left the Future Idol Agency, each carrying a stack of photos.
The photos that Akira was carrying were intended as a birthday gift for Ebina Hina. Using them as material, she would be able to create many excellent stories. (Saika's photo in different pose)
For Hayato Hayama, this could be considered work experience no matter how weird it was.
Hikigaya Hachiman also gained work experience, including a group photo.
Saika Totsuka looked at the photos of himself and blushed again.
Kamihara Kei gave Saika Totsuka a business card and explained the compensation, calculated on an hourly basis. It was nearly equal to the pay of two jobs combined.
She asked Totsuka Saika to consider it carefully and seriously.
Totsuka Saika's first instinct was to discuss the offer with Hikigaya Hachiman before deciding against it.
As for his parents, since he had told them in advance about working during summer vacation, they had no objections.
"Totsuka, this job will be easy for you. I know you'll be shy, but I hope you can accept it," Akira said, 'kindly'.
"I think so too. This job... suits you very well. The work Hachiman and I are doing is relatively difficult, but with this salary, you can participate in the tennis tournament smoothly without worrying about funding," Hayato Hayama added seriously, It was true.
After hearing the two of them, Totsuka Saika glanced at Hikigaya Hachiman beside him.
"…I think this job is good too," Hachiman whispered.
"Then I'll try it!," Saika Totsuka decided in his heart.
"Hayama, it seems our opinions aren't important to Totsuka," Akira teased.
"Totsuka and Hachiman have a better relationship," Hayato Hayama commented casually.
Both Hikigaya Hachiman and Totsuka Saika's faces turned red.
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On the Train,
Akira and Hayato Hayama got off the train first.
Hikigaya Hachiman glanced at Totsuka Saika beside him.
"This job may affect you in some ways. If it bothers you, tell me."
"Thank you, Hachiman," Totsuka Saika said, slightly stunned.
"Also, what that guy said was just a joke, don't misunderstand," Hachiman added.
"I… I understand," Totsuka murmured, lowering his head, cheeks slightly flushed.
Seeing this, Hachiman's heart raced.
Saika Totsuka noticed Hachiman's gaze and turned his head away.
The train fell silent for a moment.
Just then, two boys in school uniforms approached.
One of them looked at Totsuka Saika.
"Um… you're cute. Can I have your contact info?"
"Sorry, I'm a boy," Saika Totsuka said quietly.
"Ehh! Ah...I am sorry, my bad," the boy stammered, turned, and left quickly.
His companion looked embarrassed as well.
They hadn't expected to hit on a boy.
Saika Totsuka watched them walk away, feeling a bit down.
"When boys approach me, I always feel like I don't quite look like a boy," Saika Totsuka admitted quietly.
"If that bothers you, then someone unwelcome like me would feel depressed every day, wouldn't I?" Hikigaya Hachiman said softly, watching the two leave.
"I'm sorry… I just feel that I don't look like a boy, and people always mistake me for a girl," Saika admitted.
"What does it matter if you're misunderstood? Being cute is something that can't change. If possible....I want to be like you," Hachiman added, almost against his will.
"Hachiman… wants to be cute too?" Ayaka asked, shocked.
{T/N: ..... *smashing my head in the wall* Why do I remember that image WHYYYY! *Wall cracking sound*}
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Akira returned to Sakurasou and went upstairs.
When he opened the door, he noticed several pairs of shoes in the entrance hall.
"Akira, welcome back," Yuigahama Yui greeted him.
"Are Yumiko, Shouko and Hina here?" Akira asked while changing his shoes.
"Well… there's an exam tomorrow, so everyone's preparing," Yui said softly.
"Then good luck to everyone," Akira replied, walking toward his bedroom.
Yui pouted slightly — She had wanted Akira's help.
As he passed the living room, he glanced at Nishimiya Shouko, who was writing seriously.
Ebina Hina smiled at Akira, as did Miura Yumiko.
Kawasaki Saki was not present, likely taking care of her sister.
Akira entered his bedroom and closed the door.
He took his seat on the table, opened his laptop and art supplies, continuing to draw leisurely.
Having already finished main characters specific design before, everything he drew now was original.
As long as the plot revolved around character settings, there were no major issues.
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At a villa at Totsuki Academy,
Erina Nakiri lay on her quilt, staring at the virtual screen in front of her.
Without Akira's help, she had no way to buy time.
She needed his help.
There was no doubt about it.
But how to get him to help?
Erina Nakiri felt completely helpless in this regard.
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