My Tokyo Celebrity Girlfriend Is Love-Struck, What Should I Do? - Chapter 21

Riding a Bicycle to Pick Someone Up

In front of the Asakusa Japanese restaurant.

“Asuka-chan, how are you planning to get back? How about I give you a ride?”

Amemiya Nao looked at Asuka, pointing to the black nanny car parked by the roadside.

“No need, Nao-chan. My boyfriend will come to pick me up.”

Asuka shook her head, declining Amemiya Nao’s kindness.

“Boyfriend?” Amemiya Nao was momentarily stunned. “Is it that jerk who made you leave the entertainment industry?”

“No, it’s not like that.”

Asuka hastily explained, “I chose to leave the agency voluntarily. I just felt that it wasn’t suitable for me there.”

Amemiya Nao approached, tenderly embracing Asuka’s shoulders.

“I heard from people at Galaxy Agency; the agency prohibited you from dating, right?”

“Mm.”

“But, Asuka-chan, the agency is doing this for your own good… Do you know that if you can persist, you’ll eventually become famous throughout Tokyo, no, maybe even the entire country?”

Amemiya spoke with a hint of frustration, her eyes filled with pity as she looked at Asuka.

Although they weren’t from the same entertainment agency, Amemiya and Asuka had worked together on several sets before.

Amemiya vividly remembered the girl who passionately shouted her lines on set until her voice became hoarse.

While Amemiya herself often faced reprimands for messing up scenes, with people around complaining about the impact on the workflow, Asuka was the one who consistently encouraged her with heartfelt words.

Amemiya firmly believed that a girl like Asuka would leave a distinctive mark in the Tokyo entertainment industry.

So, when she learned that Asuka had given up her career in the entertainment world for a man, Amemiya’s initial reaction was that the innocent Asuka must have been deceived by a scoundrel in society.

“I don’t know,” came Asuka’s crisp voice.

The bright neon lights on the roadside fell on Asuka, and a gentle smile appeared on her cheeks.

“But I know I can’t be without him.”

Amemiya was momentarily stunned, reaching out to touch Asuka’s forehead.

“Isn’t it warm?”

“Mmmm~ I’m not running a fever.”

Asuka’s rosy cheeks puffed slightly.

“Asuka-chan, is this your first time in a relationship?” Amemiya sighed.

“What’s wrong?” Asuka asked, puzzled.

Amemiya clasped her hands in front of her, saying earnestly, “In the entertainment industry, there are so many handsome guys. Why stick to your boyfriend outside the circle? And, Asuka, do you realize how crucial the drama you left before was? So many artists were eyeing those roles… and you just quit the agency, giving the role to someone else.”

“It’s okay.”

“Moreover, what’s the point of being in love? It’s a waste of time and energy, investing so much emotion. In the end, those guys get tired of playing, and they’ll just kick you aside. They…”

Amemiya rambled on, hoping to console Asuka.

“Hayata-chan!”

Amemiya’s words were interrupted by Asuka’s excited voice.

She looked at the sudden burst of joy on Asuka’s face and was momentarily stunned.

Asuka’s boyfriend has arrived?

Amemiya looked at the traffic on the road, but there was no sign of any stopping vehicles.

Where is he?

Just as she wondered, a figure, draped in dim yellow light, riding a bicycle, approached them.

A bicycle? It can’t be, right?

Amemiya had this thought in mind but immediately dismissed it.

Asuka wouldn’t be into something so simple…

But reality struck. In Amemiya’s astonished gaze, the figure on the bicycle stopped in front of them.

“Sorry for being a bit late,” Kimura halted the bicycle.

He reached into the basket and took out a black coat, draping it over Asuka.

“It’s a bit cold. Wear the coat properly, don’t catch a cold.”

“Mm,” Asuka nodded obediently, her delicate face radiating happiness.

Amemiya stared blankly at the scene beside her, feeling a bit redundant for a moment.

However, is this Asuka’s boyfriend?

She furrowed her brows, carefully examining the young man in front of her.

Tall stature, a handsome face that could rival those male entertainers in the industry.

He was quite handsome, but he looked unfamiliar. Probably not a well-known male entertainer.

Looking back at Asuka, Amemiya was taken aback. It was the first time she had seen Asuka with such an expression.

Whether in the drama or in reality…

“Oh, right.” Asuka tugged at Kimura’s sleeve and pointed to the side, introducing, “This is the entertainer friend I told you about. You should have heard of her, Amemiya Nao.”

“Nao-chan, this is my boyfriend, Kimura Hayata.”

Only then did Kimura notice Amemiya standing by the side, and he slightly bowed.

“Sorry for the rudeness. I’m Kimura Hayata, and my dear girlfriend has always been grateful for your kindness.”

“Oh, no.”

Nao Amemiya came to her senses, bowing slightly. “I’m the one who has been receiving Asuka-chan’s care all this time.”

Asuka’s lips curved, her eyes twinkling.

Just now, Hayata-chan was saying my dear…

“I’ve only seen Amemiya-san on TV before. Meeting in person, you’re just as beautiful as on television.”

Amemiya raised an eyebrow; this must be flattery, right?

She glanced at Asuka, thinking that someone who compliments a girl’s appearance right after meeting her must be a habitual flatterer.

She wanted Asuka to see through this person’s true colors!

“Oh? So, Kimura-kun has also watched my shows. I wonder which ones?” Amemiya inquired.

“‘The Disappearance of the Third Person,’ ‘Summer Days at the Shiraishi Family,’ ‘Azukawa-kun, Please Fall in Love’…” Kimura paused slightly, then chuckled, rubbing his neck. “I hope I didn’t get it wrong.”

Amemiya’s mouth fell open slightly. Kimura’s answer was correct; she did appear in those dramas.

However, these dramas shared a common characteristic.

That is, Asuka also played roles in them. They were all shows they had acted in together, not just one or two…

Asuka, noticing this as well, couldn’t help but increase the curvature of her lips.

“Amemiya-san, it’s getting late. We’ll head back now.”

“Yes, yes…” Amemiya subconsciously responded.

Kimura mounted the bicycle and changed direction.

“Asuka, time to go home.”

“Yes!”

Asuka shouted.

Then, she turned her head to look at Amemiya.

“Nao-chan, think about what I told you.”

Asuka sat on the back of the bicycle, waving.

“Nao-chan, see you!”

“See you.”

Amemiya absentmindedly watched the bicycle ride into the darkness in the distance.

After an unknown amount of time, she slowly came back to her senses from her astonishment.

“Eh?”

They were just talking about going home, right? So, are they already living together?!

Why did he come to pick her up on a bicycle?

Various question marks popped up in her mind momentarily, but what caught her attention more was Asuka’s expression just now.

It was evident that Asuka was genuinely happy.

Could it be that she misunderstood?