"Really." Ichika touched her head, maybe because she was too preoccupied with thinking just now.
"Let me say it again, Miku asked me to bring you back."
Ichika smiled: "Just like the answer earlier, there is important work."
"I know." Ryuji said lightly, "But Miku asked me, and I will abide by the agreement in most cases."
"You don't want to take me back by force!" Ichika was surprised.
"Do you think I am a human trafficker?" Ryuji was speechless.
Ichika grinned "What else is there for Hyakki-kun?"
Ryuji thought for a moment and said, "Even though Miku didn't say it directly, I don't think she might want you to keep showing that smile."
"What smile?"
"This is your fake smile now, which is uglier than crying." Ryuji glanced at her.
Ichika's smile froze, not knowing what expression to use to face him.
She usually has a professional smile, and she is 'gentle' with everyone.
Hide her emotions and become a reliable big sister for her little sister.
"Already found out, I think Miku is stupid."
"I don't know why you have this illusion, but Miku's grades are the best among you."
Even if it's only 30 points.
"I'm not referring to grades!" Ichika pouted, "I'm talking about people's sensitivities. You see, Miku isn't very direct, and she doesn't have many friends at school."
"I think it's fine."
"After all, Hyakki-kun is also the type of person who doesn't have any friends." Ichika was deeply touched.
Ryuji replied lightly: "If it's just friends, I still have one or two."
Ichika covered her head: "I always feel the topic is getting further and further away. What were we talking about before?"
"Your smile is disgusting."
"This kind of statement is too rude!" Ichika blushed.
Ryuji didn't speak, and the two fell silent.
"Hey, what kind of person do you think Hyakki-kun is?"
Ryuji didn't hesitate, "My student."
Ichika sighed, "Should I not ask this question?"
"I asked about impressions! Don't you think I'm a gentle and caring Onee-san?"
"Absolutely not."
"Eh?"
Ichika had a defeated expression, and the words she wanted to say stuck in her throat.
"I'm just telling the truth."
From Ryuji's point of view, Ichika is just an ordinary girl who wants to play the role of big sister.
"So I failed so much?" Ichika felt frustrated.
"That's right, in my opinion, you're just an ordinary girl with a dark belly, so..." Ryuji looked directly at Ichika, and covered her head with his large hands.
"So you don't have to push yourself too hard, just try to be yourself!"
Ichika lowered her head slightly, her face stained red.
Too cheating to say such cool words!
"By the way, Hyakki-kun doesn't seem to know what my job is, right?" Ichika changed the subject.
"Because you didn't mean to say it."
Ichika pouted, "Because... It's embarrassing... That I'm an actress."
"Are you an actress?"
Ichika gave up on herself and said, "That's right, I'm so sorry someone like me became an actress!"
Ichika was clearly a nobody but she spoke words that were not confident.
"No, I don't mean to belittle you, it was just a small surprise," Ryuji said.
"I didn't expect either. At first, I was just a group player, and then I gradually got roles with dialogue. Today, there are auditions for an important film, and it seems like the right time to officially debut."
"You see, there aren't many cases of high school students debuting as idols, like Sakurajima Mai from our school!"
"You know Sakurajima Mai?" Ryuuji raised his eyebrows.
Ichika looked at Ryuji like an idiot "Of course I know her, a very famous person, Sakurajima Mai is my idol, even though she started acting."
"By the way, I heard Hyakki-kun and Sakurajima Senpai know each other?" Ichika suddenly remembered a rumor she heard from her classmates.
"That's right." Ryuji nodded.
"Then... Hyakki-kun, can you give me Sakurajima Senpai's autograph!" Ichika is excited.
It turns out that Ichika is a fan of Mai!
"...If that's possible."
"Ah, how good." Ichika is satisfied.
"By the way, this is a rare opportunity. Would you like to review the manuscript with me?" Ichika said suddenly.
"I can only read well…"
"It's fine, just read the line by line!" Ichika gave the manuscript to Ryuji with a smile, and indicated the sentence to be read.
Even though it is a script, the lines are surprisingly smooth.
"Congratulations on graduating," Ryuji said.
Ichika took a deep breath and quickly entered an acting state.
"Sensei, thank you all the time…"