My Tokyo Celebrity Girlfriend Is Love-Struck, What Should I Do? - Chapter 25

I’m Willing

 

Looking at the signed contract in his hand, Kimura stood up and carefully put the contract away.

 

For some reason, Amemiya couldn’t shake the feeling that she had been manipulated.

 

Was the other party so sure she would agree to the role in advance?

 

But…

 

That script was indeed very captivating, despite containing some cliché elements.

 

The novel setting and unpredictable ending forced Amemiya to admit that it was indeed a good script.

 

In any case, she had originally agreed to participate because of a request from Asuka, and the outcome didn’t deviate too much from her expectations.

 

“Hayata-chan, Nao-chan, dinner’s ready!”

 

Asuka’s soft voice echoed from the kitchen.

 

“Yes!”

 

Kimura walked to the kitchen counter and helped Asuka bring all the food to the dining table.

 

Initially, Amemiya, who had intended to decline and leave, chose to stay and have dinner upon seeing the delicious spread on the table.

 

Around the dining table, Amemiya and Asuka chatted excitedly about the script, resembling two book enthusiasts discussing literature at a book club.

 

Scooping up a spoonful of soup, Kimura silently listened to the two discussing the plot.

 

As an actor about to play a role in the story, the opinions of Amemiya and Asuka were crucial.

 

In “Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight,” Wataya Izumi is the best friend of Hino Maori.

 

Choosing Amemiya to play the role of Wataya Izumi…

 

Kimura looked across the table at the two girls talking and laughing.

 

It seemed like a fantastic decision.

 

Perhaps noticing Kimura’s gaze, Asuka quietly turned her head.

 

A slight smile curved her lips, and two cute dimples appeared on her cheeks.

 

Her long eyelashes shimmered softly under the light.

 

Kimura was momentarily captivated.

 

……

 

Standing downstairs, watching the caretaker’s car carrying Amemiya disappear into the distance, Kimura squeezed the warm and soft hand in his palm.

 

“I always feel like Amemiya-san seems a bit hostile towards me…”

 

Although they’ve only met a couple of times, Kimura could sense the hostility in Amemiya’s expression and words.

 

“Nao-chan is a good person… Maybe she’s just worried that Hayata-chan might deceive me…”

 

“Deceive?”

 

Kimura looked down at the petite girl beside him.

 

“Nao-chan had a boyfriend for three years before. Later, he took her money and disappeared… At that time, Nao-chan was staying at my house…”

 

Ah, that explains it!

 

Kimura suddenly realized, but then he furrowed his brows.

 

“Do I look like someone who would deceive Asuka’s feelings?”

 

“Not at all.”

 

“That’s what I thought…”

 

“But… even if Hayata-chan deceives me, I’m willing.”

 

Kimura stood dumbfounded in place, his eyes staring at the girl beside him.

 

Asuka, with her delicate face tilted upward, pursed her rosy lips.

 

In her clear, water-like eyes, the handsome face of the young man was reflected.

 

The crisp night breeze “whooed” through the streets, lifting the girl’s dark hair.

 

For a moment, it felt like his heart stopped, and then it started beating intensely.

 

After a long while, Kimura snapped out of it.

 

He reached out and gently tucked a strand of hair behind Asuka’s ear, which was grazing her lips.

 

“I won’t… I won’t deceive Asuka.”

 

“Mm.”

 

Asuka’s slender arms opened, and she leaned forward, embracing Kimura.

 

Her small face was deeply buried in Kimura’s chest, and a warm breath surrounded her.

 

A faint scent of jasmine lingered around her nose.

 

After a slight hesitation, Kimura’s large palm gently stroked the girl’s head.

 

“Asuka, it’s time to go back.”

 

“Mm.”

 

Asuka nestled in Kimura’s arms like a little kitten, greedily enjoying the warmth.

 

Kimura’s embrace was like a large cozy fireplace, making her feel incredibly secure.

 

“This way, we won’t be able to go upstairs…”

 

“Mm.”

 

“…”

 

……

 

The next day, at the Kiyomi Art University Photography Department.

 

“Kimura-senpai, these are the contracts and lists for the extras.”

 

Koike Koichi took out a thick stack of papers from the drawer and handed them to Kimura.

 

“Thank you.”

 

Kimura took the documents and lowered his head to look at the names on the list.

 

The Photography Department often recruited extras to assist in shooting various things.

 

Most of the extras were students from the university, but there were also some individuals from outside the school looking to make extra money.

 

After all, a film couldn’t consist solely of young people.

 

The list included more than forty extras, distributed across different time slots.

 

The students on campus were mostly acquaintances of the Photography Department members, and their compensation was generally a one-time payment of a modest amount.

 

For the few external extras, payment had to be made on time.

 

Kimura quickly calculated the total payment required for hiring the extras.

 

Fortunately…

 

It was still within the budget.

 

“Is the room in the activity room cleared?”

 

Kimura packed all the documents into his backpack and walked towards a room deep inside the Photography Department.

 

That room was designated for the filming location of the protagonist, Hino Maori, in the script.

 

Because obtaining approval to use a room in the school for an extended period was troublesome, and renting external venues was expensive, they chose to clear out the unused storage room of the Photography Department for filming.

 

“It’s cleared, and most of the necessary props are already in there.”

 

Koike Koichi pushed open the door.

 

Inside the room, a wooden bed, a table, and various other props were already arranged.

 

“So fast?” Kimura was somewhat surprised.

 

“After all, it’s the shooting location for Asuka-senpai, so we made sure to prepare well.” Koike Koichi smiled.

 

Kimura entered the room.

 

If no one mentioned that this place used to be the Photography Department’s storage room, anyone would think it was a girl’s bedroom.

 

Suddenly, Kimura’s gaze fell on some notes on the table.

The note read: “I have amnesia due to a car accident. First, check the notebook on the table. Hurry, go check the table.”

 

“The notes haven’t been posted yet?”

 

Kimura picked up the notes on the table and asked.

 

“We weren’t sure where exactly would be suitable to post them… We thought we’d decide when Kimura-senpai arrived,” Koike Koichi explained.

 

Kimura surveyed the room.

 

“Great, let’s also adjust the arrangement in the bedroom together.”

 

“Sure.”

 

Koike Koichi followed behind Kimura, and they began rearranging the layout of the room.

 

“Koike-kouhai, help me change the direction of this bed…”

 

“Place the desk lamp there…”

 

“…Make sure the notes are placed in a conspicuous location, preferably visible along with the bed in the frame…”

 

“…”

 

Sounds of things being moved around echoed in the activity room, continuing for quite a while before finally coming to a halt.

 

After finishing the adjustments inside the room, Kimura opened the window.

 

A gentle breeze swept into the room, carrying away the lifted dust.

 

“Ah… so tired…” Koike Koichi slumped over the back of a chair, arms hanging weakly. “Kimura-senpai, aren’t you tired at all?”

 

Watching Kimura in front, still breathing steadily, Koike Koichi fell into deep self-doubt.

 

My body shouldn’t be this weak…

 

It must be that Kimura-senpai is just too abnormal.

 

“I’m used to it,” Kimura said, casually flipping open the notebook on the table.

 

The pages contained printed handwriting-like text.

 

“Kimura-senpai, do you think I can get Asuka-senpai’s autograph tomorrow? Ah—this might be the first idol autograph I’ve ever gotten!”

 

Kimura glanced at Koike Koichi beside him and leaned against the table.

 

“Not just that.”

 

“Not just that?” Koike Koichi was puzzled.