Tokyo's Most Affectionate - Chapter 137

How Can I Feel at Ease Letting You Go Home Alone?

Dinner was Japanese cuisine, and the double serving was divided into two portions.

After eating and drinking their fill, Kurosawa andIchinose packed up and left the room.

“Hikaru-kun, you don’t need to accompany me home today. Look at all the things you brought.”

Taking the elevator down to the first floor, Ichinose couldn’t help but say when she saw him carrying bags.

She still had her hair tied into twin tails, was wearing a pink oversized T-shirt, white thigh-high socks, and fluffy slippers, creating a cute and girlish look. Carrying a large shoulder bag, she looked very adorable.

Originally, Kurosawa wanted to help her remove her makeup. 

Wearing this outfit outside might be a bit embarrassing, as it was too cute. 

However, Ichinose didn’t care about even her sexy makeup, so how could she care about this? She was used to dressing however she wanted.

Moreover, despite the oversized T-shirt giving the illusion of not wearing pants on the lower half, she was actually wearing shorts.

“No problem. These things may look like a lot, but they are all light for me… Besides, with you looking so cute, how can I feel at ease letting you go home alone?”

Kurosawa said softly as he looked at her incredibly cute loli appearance.

If she had removed her makeup, he would reluctantly feel a bit more at ease… but with this loli appearance, no matter how confident he was in himself, how could he dare to let her go home alone?

“Okay.”

Seeing him use this as a reason, Ichinose felt a bit depressed. She wished she had let him help her remove her makeup earlier.

Before long, they were at the front desk on the first floor, checked out, and left.

The hotel didn’t require a deposit, nor did they need someone to check the room. It was all about trust in service.

However, when checking out, the receptionist’s gaze was a bit strange… because Ichinose, with her outfit and appearance, looked exceptionally innocent and cute, like a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl.

Even so, the receptionist didn’t call the police… after all, based on the computer records, this lady was already eighteen.

“Hehehe.”

Walking out of the hotel, heading towards the subway station, Ichinose couldn’t stop herself from giggling.

Seeing her walking in her fluffy slippers, taking steps with a cute posture, Kurosawa didn’t tease her but walked alongside her.

Night in Shinjuku was lively.

Although Ichinose’s outfit was super-duper cute, it wasn’t as eye-catching in the evening compared to during the day.

Of course, some people noticed her, but due to the difference in makeup, no one recognized her as the Shinjuku girl from the daytime.

As they walked for a while, suddenly, three young men blocked their way.

“Little sister, how about coming with us for some fun?”

The leading young man, nearly six feet tall, wearing a black tank top, a duckbill cap, and with tattoos on his arms, looked quite strong.

These were the kind of people who roamed the streets of Shinjuku at night, idle and looking to strike up conversations with girls.

“Want to go bowling?”

“Karaoke is an option too.”

Along with his pick-up lines, the other two joined in, provocatively staring at Kurosawa.

“Woo!”

With their jeers, a swift high kick passed in front of the leader of the troublemakers, creating a gust of wind.

Kurosawa pressed the duckbill cap with his toes, then with a light flick, the hat flew into his hands. 

With a sudden spin, he tossed it, and it rotated back to land securely on his head.

“Are you blind? Can’t you see she has a boyfriend? Get lost, or I’ll break all your bones.”

Kurosawa couldn’t be bothered with their nonsense, displaying a strong attitude, with a cold and stern gaze that resembled a sharp blade, looking at the three of them.

“…”

This set of movements flowed like a swift and powerful stream.

The lead troublemaker, upon hearing Kurosawa’s ruthless scolding, wore an unpleasant expression. 

Clenching his fists, he thought about not backing down to save face and wanting to confront him.

As someone accustomed to brawls and fights, he knew well the terror of that kick. A direct hit to the forehead with such force could lead to serious consequences.

This guy had clearly practiced extensively to execute such precise movements. Among the three of them, if a fight broke out, they probably wouldn’t be a match.

However, so what? Real fights weren’t solely about skills; the key factor was who was more ruthless.

“She already has a boyfriend? How boring.”

But when he raised his head and met Kurosawa’s icy gaze, he loosened his fists, lowered his duckbill cap, inserted his hands into his pockets, snorted coldly, and then made way, walking to the side.

The other two troublemakers, who had been provoking moments ago, saw his decision and followed suit.

As the two groups passed each other, there was no further conflict.

As they moved away, the three troublemakers gradually increased their pace, and after creating some distance, they slowed down.

“W-who the heck was that powerhouse? That kick was too terrifying.”

The leader of the troublemakers still felt lingering fear, his heart pounding.

“His gaze is what’s truly terrifying.”

“No wonder he can win over such a cute little Lolita.”

The other two companions, following him, also broke out in a cold sweat.

That twin-tailed little Lolita was undoubtedly the cutest girl they had ever seen in their lives.

Ordinary people, even if they saw a girl accompanied by a guy, no matter how beautiful, would wisely refrain from making advances. Yet, they did the opposite.

Who could have imagined that a guy who looked easy to bully, with a gentle and cultured appearance, would turn out to be so terrifying when he flipped his face.

After resolving this little disturbance, Kurosawa turned around and met a pair of admiring and shining eyes.

“If I didn’t accompany you, who knows what could have happened if you went back alone. Be more careful when you’re alone at night in the future.”

Seeing her adoring gaze, Kurosawa felt a bit pleased but kept a stern face as he lectured.

This girl, due to her current cute Lolita appearance rather than her usual sociable hot girl makeup, seemed easy to bully.

If she were to go home alone, there was a real risk of something unexpected happening.

“Mm-mm!”

Ichinose obediently nodded, her admiration for him reaching its peak.

That kick just now, that hat flip, almost made her cry with how cool it was. 

How could there be such a perfect man in this world?

Kurosawa accompanied her on the subway, escorting her all the way to her doorstep.

“Mua.”

Before entering the gate, Ichinose tiptoed and gave Kurosawa a kiss on the lips.

“Goodbye.”

After the sneak attack kiss, she crossed her hands behind her back, took a few steps back, and waved.

“Goodbye. Sleep early. If anything happens, remember to tell me,” Kurosawa also bid her farewell with a smile.

“What could happen after getting home?”

Entering through the gate, Ichinose was a bit puzzled. In a place as bustling as Shinjuku earlier, being approached was understandable, but at home, it was safe.

“For example, if you have to work part-time tomorrow, or if YG tries anything sneaky, contact me.”

Considering today’s events, Kurosawa advised her.

“Okay.”

After thinking for a moment, Ichinose nodded and agreed, not denying his concerns.

……

Back at home, Kurosawa unpacked the camera set and makeup kit set one by one, poured a glass of water, and drank it all in one go.

Having quenched his thirst, he walked to the desk, sat down, and took out his phone to check his messages.

In reality, he had received quite a few messages today, but considering Ichinose was around, he hadn’t dared to check them.

Opening Line, there was a group named “Temporary Affairs Office,” with three members: him, Ninomiya Chizuru, and Itsuragi Runa.

In the afternoon around 2 o’clock, they had a conversation in this group.

Runa: “Do you guys remember the hot JK I mentioned before? The girlfriend of the Karaoke Song Deity.”

Chizuru: “I remember, what is it?”

Runa: “Today I found out she’s actually a model, and she looks super beautiful with a strong aura. Look at this. (Three photos)”

Chizuru: “Indeed, she’s very pretty… Are high school students nowadays growing up this early?”

Runa: “Indeed, her makeup changes a lot. I called her and invited her to our agency. I don’t know if she’ll agree; I feel the hope isn’t very high.”

Chizuru: “Are we signing a new talent now? Wouldn’t it be better to wait until the business expands before hiring more people?”

Runa: “Don’t worry; it won’t affect your two-person world with Zero. 

Chizuru: “Don’t talk nonsense.”

Runa: “Besides, even if we sign her, I’ll make sure she has a different schedule. After all, the priority is the secrecy of Zero. And she’s a high school student working part-time as a model, so she won’t be able to come to the agency often. Plus, since we don’t have a studio, model shoots are done outside, so there’s no problem.”

Runa: “@Zero, what are you doing? Is the club activity so busy that you’re not checking your phone?”

Chizuru: “Kyudo requires wearing a hakama; he probably left his phone in the changing room.”

The conversation took place at around 2 o’clock in the afternoon and then went silent after that.

Perhaps due to the group and the fact that he hadn’t responded to messages, there weren’t any private chats.

“I’m home now.”

After some thought, Kurosawa sent a private message to Ninomiya.

“Home so late? It’s already 7 o’clock,” Ninomiya quickly replied, expressing some surprise. 

Although it was the weekend and he attended club activities, returning home at 7 o’clock was considered quite late.

“Had dinner outside with clubmates before coming back,” Kurosawa thought for a moment, making up a reason.

“Have you checked the messages in the group? Runa plans to sign a talent,” Ninomiya, without much suspicion, just reminded him.

“I’ve seen it. She found a potential talent; if she wants to sign, let her sign. Besides, she said it won’t disturb us.”

“What I’m concerned about is whether your identity will be discovered, because you don’t want your life to be affected,” Ninomiya replied after a while, sounding serious.

Obviously, even through the phone, her attitude remained reserved and cautious, not as relaxed as when they met privately.

“Okay.”

Avoiding overlapping schedules, prioritizing secrecy…

After replying to her, Kurosawa contemplated their attitudes. 

In this situation, maybe he could get Ichinose to sign with the Zero Hour Agency. As long as he could ensure Ichinose wouldn’t spill the beans, perhaps there wouldn’t be any issues. 

As for the two adults, they probably would only use “Zero” as a pseudonym and avoid mentioning Kurosawa’s name.

Forget it, let’s test the waters and inquire about other talent agencies. No need to risk walking on a tightrope.

However, Kurosawa’s inner resolve wavered for a moment, but quickly solidified.

If they were in different talent agencies, even if his indecision were exposed, it wouldn’t be the worst outcome. He could still find a way to remedy the situation.

But if it happened within the same talent agency, with everyone under the same roof, who knows what kind of chaotic situation could unfold.