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“But… is it okay?”
Sitting beside, Kirishima asked
“What is?”
“What do you mean… what is okay? I interrupted our date, yet we’re here now.”
───Kirishima’s phone call was about a sudden replacement.
The model originally scheduled for the shoot had been caught up in a scandal and apparently pulled by the publisher at the last minute.
It was an unusually urgent situation, the kind you rarely see.
But since it also served as promotion for the drama, and it was a time when they desperately needed any media exposure… well, she had no choice but to take it.
“It’s fine. It’s not like I’m the type to get excited seeing my date’s work environment. From a guy’s perspective, seeing an unexpected side of her is a real treat.”
“…But…”
I said that, but Kirishima’s expression seemed somehow apologetic… no, tinged with disappointment.
(So she was looking forward to it that much…)
It made me realize once again where Kirishima’s feelings truly lay.
That’s precisely why I couldn’t point it out here.
…Because I’m the one being waited for.
Therefore, it would be unreasonable for me not to wait.
“It’s not like you’re expecting me to wait all day, right?”
“Eh, eh… yeah, but—”
“Actually, you know that delicious restaurant my sister told me about? It’s just two stops from here. I’d like to try it, but judging from the photos online, it doesn’t seem like a place a guy could go alone… Once we’re done here, wanna go there?”
“—!?”
Kirishima looked slightly startled.
But that lasted only a moment.
She gave me a poised smile, the kind you’d expect from a model.
“You’re way too good at handling me, aren’t you?”
“It’s not like I got an instruction manual or anything.”
“Heh, what’s that supposed to mean?”
That final smile told me she was back to her usual self.
Feeling relieved about that, I let my gaze drift to the unfamiliar scene of the photo shoot preparations.
“But scandals are a real pain, honestly… It’s fine since this beautiful model stepped in, but isn’t there a huge fuss behind the scenes?”
“I haven’t been told the details of the scandal, but since we were shooting an idol today, I can pretty much guess what it’s about.”
“A love affair report? Or violating agency rules?”
“Probably both, don’t you think? Either way, it’ll be all over the online news in a couple days at most.”
Idols have it rough.
Not only are their romantic relationships restricted, but they also have to watch out for leaks from others and paparazzi.
Of course, the latter applies to all celebrities, but idols are different.
The moment they incorporate romance into their business, they have to be more sensitive than anyone else.
“Speaking of that—”
Then, at that moment.
Suddenly, Kirishima, who had been sitting next to me, leaned her shoulder against mine.
“H-hey…”
“My agency allows romance… Even if we got snapped by a weekly magazine, it’d just mean a slight dip in popularity, nothing more♪”
Sweet, yet bewitching words and expression.
Hearing that, my heart couldn’t help but race.
“…The phrase ‘in public’ right now seems like it could lead to more than that.”
“Don’t worry. If anyone says anything, I’ll just insist I am a ‘virgin’.”
That wasn’t such a convenient word.
“You just need to insist you’re a ‘virgin’ too, and it’ll be fine.”
So it’s not really that convenient a word.
“But realistically, the set must be in total chaos right now.”
Kirishima moved away from me, glancing toward the filming crew as she spoke.
“Today’s shoot has two people… and both of them got caught up in scandals at the same time. We had the concept and everything planned out, but I’m the only stand-in they could find.”
“…So that’s why Kirishima hasn’t started changing yet?”
“Just saying that makes you sound like the ultimate pervert.”
I thought I’d get to see Kirishima in a different outfit… How frustrating.
The last outfit suited her really well too, and honestly, I was looking forward to it.
“So, how are we even going to shoot this now—”
“Kirishima-chan! Are you ready yet!?”
“Yeees!”
Just as Kirishima started to speak, a man waved and called out to her.
After answering him, Kirishima stood up and gave my head a little poke.
“Well then, as per your request, I’ll show you my work as your date partner♪”
Saying that, Kirishima headed towards where the filming crew was.
There was something like a production van, so she’d probably change clothes there.
‘Hey, is that Kirishima-chan’s boyfriend?’
‘Not her boyfriend, but the guy she has a crush on.’
‘Whoa, so youthful! Wait, even Kirishima-chan can’t get him…? Does that guy even have… you know…?’
They seemed to be talking about something, but for some reason, it strangely annoyed me.
(Well, but…)
Kirishima’s filming location, huh.
It’s been since that time she found out I was the one who helped her back then.
Honestly, I still can’t forget the scene from that day. It’s just a riverbank, not some special studio, but I’m really looking forward to it.
“Ah… Irie-senpai…?”
───Just then.
A voice suddenly called out from behind me.
Curious, I turned around.
There stood a girl with lustrous peach-colored hair flowing behind her───
“Sakurazaka…?”
“Hello… Irie-senpai.”
───That girl was a cute junior I’d recently gotten to know.
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