Chapter 53: Honami in Action
Sakura Airi hasn't been in a good mood lately.
Ever since she "politely declined" Kushida Kikyo's invitation last month, the other party would talk to her from time to time.
To be honest, she couldn't tell what she felt.
People in the class, even people like Hirata Yosuke, would not ask too much about her situation; only Kushida Kikyo was really persistent.
She almost couldn't help but reveal to the other party that she was actually the graphic idol 'Shizuku' on the Internet.
But she had to hold on!
She encouraged herself in her heart because she always felt that Kushida Kikyo's inner self was different from her outer appearance, and there was something different inside.
Sakura Airi didn't know what it was, but she thought it wouldn't be anything good.
Just like her.
The graphic idol 'Shizuku' is a different creature from Sakura Airi.
She separated the two very clearly—
'Shizuku' is an idol that everyone likes;
And Sakura Airi is an ordinary girl who is afraid of getting along with others.
"Sakura-san, let's go out for dinner later! I also want you to take some pictures for me~"
Kushida Kikyo tries to get closer to Sakura Airi.
But—
Wrong password.
"Sorry, I have an appointment later."
Sakura Airi knew she was lying, and Kushida Kikyo also knew she was lying.
However, humans are such complex creatures.
"Is that so... Then there's nothing we can do."
Kushida Kikyo will not undermine others. She plays the role of an understanding person.
Once this layer of cloth is torn off, it will be a devastating blow to both of them.
Kushida Kikyo will destroy the image she has always established in the minds of everyone in the class.
Sakura Airi will be forced to show her true self in front of everyone.
She usually picks up her digital camera and runs away in a panic, but today she bumped into someone just like she did last month.
Miyano Makoto looked helpless. He had just passed by here with Ichinose Honami and others, and Sakura Airi happened to bump into them.
Can he be blamed for this?
It's all the damn author's fault!
He is the mastermind behind all the conspiracies!
"Sorry, I couldn't catch the camera from your hand."
Miyano Makoto first apologized politely. He really didn't have time to hold it firmly because his attention was all on Ichinose Honami.
"Are you okay? If there's anything wrong with the camera, we'll pay you a fee to fix it."
Ichinose Honami stepped forward and helped Sakura Airi up, and surprisingly, she did not refuse.
Because her digital camera was really broken.
And she had no extra personal points to repair the camera.
At least that's what she thought.
"Well...it seems to be really...broken."
Sakura Airi's voice became softer and softer, but Ichinose Honami heard it all carefully.
"Sorry, sorry. Then we'll help you fix it! If we can't fix it... Makoto will compensate you!"
As she was talking, Ichinose Honami suddenly called Miyano Makoto's name, which made him touch his head helplessly.
He didn't refute it and just accepted it.
"…Thanks."
If they hadn't listened carefully, they would have missed this sound that seemed like an illusion. She is really a shy child.
Ichinose Honami thought to herself.
She had to find a way to get the other person to open up.
For Miyano Makoto, and for her former self.
"Why don't you go back first?"
Miyano Makoto turned around and looked at Sakayanagi Arisu and Kamuro Masumi. It seemed that dinner would be a little late today.
"It's okay, I'm curious too~"
Sakayanagi Arisu said with a smile.
However, upon hearing this, Sakura Airi couldn't help but shrink back and felt a sense of fear.
She was afraid of other people's eyes.
Ichinose Honami glared at Sakayanagi Arisu with a reproachful look on her face and hurriedly comforted Sakura Airi:
"It's okay, it's okay. Sakayanagi is just like that. You don't have to worry about her. By the way, can I know your name? My name is Ichinose Honami."
"…Sakura Airi."
Communicating with Sakura Airi is a very tiring task, but Ichinose Honami tirelessly maintains sufficient energy.
"It's a nice name! Sakura-san, you can straighten your back."
Sakura Airi always walks with a hunched back, which can hide her overly proud figure to a certain extent.
"No…No need!"
She knew that once she straightened her back, countless eyes would be cast towards her body.
The graphic idol 'Shizuku' knew such gazes, but they were not hers.
Seeing Sakura Airi like this, Miyano Makoto felt guilty about his previous thoughts.
He had originally planned to make good use of Sakura Airi to squeeze a large amount of personal points from the school, but now he has given up the idea.
He had another idea.
A group of five people came to the electrical appliance store inside the school, and they were greeted by the only clerk there, Hisada Yukizo.
"Welcome, how can I help you?"
Normally, he would focus all his attention on Sakura Airi.
But things are different now; the woman standing next to her is also very outstanding.
She did not hide her attractive curves and slightly exaggerated figure.
She's a replica of the idol 'Shizuku'!
The two women behind her are equally outstanding. One is a little loli who exudes an illusory and fleeting aura, and the other is a big sister with a look of world-weariness.
But Miyano Makoto's existence obviously destroyed the beautiful fantasy in his heart.
No, why is there a man among them?
He thought indignantly, feeling an unstoppable jealousy in his heart.
Isn't the other person just a little more handsome than him, looks a little richer, a little more sunny...that's all?
Why? Isn't he good enough?
Hisada Yukizo suppressed the expression that was about to appear on his face and maintained a smile that he thought was appropriate.
It's okay; he has 'Shizuku' to accompany him.
It must be fate that made him meet her here!
He believed so firmly.
Ichinose Honami keenly noticed the jealousy in the eyes of the shop assistant in front of her and the concern he couldn't hide for Sakura Airi beside her.
The look in your eyes when you love someone cannot be hidden.
After noticing that Sakura Airi's body movements were more pronounced than any previous time, Ichinose Honami knew what to do.
She turned her gaze towards Miyano Makoto to see what he was doing at this moment.
What is Miyano Makoto doing?
He is looking at Honami.
"…"
The two looked at each other, and Miyano Makoto gave Ichinose Honami an encouraging look.
It's like saying:
"Come on, I'm counting on you!"
Ichinose Honami didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she had made up her mind.
"My friend's digital camera accidentally fell, and it seems to be a little broken. I thought I'd ask you to see if it can be repaired. If it can't be repaired, I'll have to buy her another one to compensate her."
Ichinose Honami took all the responsibility on herself, even though the person Sakura Airi bumped into was Miyano Makoto.
She already regarded Miyano Makoto as an entity that was one with herself.
"Did you buy this in our store?"
Hisada Yukizo asked as usual, but in fact, he knew it better than anyone else here.
He would never forget the day when Shizuku came to buy a camera from him. He had carefully selected this digital camera before selling it to her.
"…Yes."
Sakura Airi, who looked like a little rabbit, answered in a low voice.
"Because it is still within the warranty period, just fill in the relevant information here."
Hisada Yukizo revealed his true face; this is his real purpose!
Let him unveil the true face of idol 'Shizuku' step by step!
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