Thursday — the Exam day,
This time too Akira Fujimiya finished his exam first in answering speed.
He used his free time to watch the video sent by Hayama Riko in the Student Council Office.
It was a live video of the five-member group—their last live broadcast on the streaming platform.
The new video platform was expected to be launched within a week, and the five girls had become the cover faces of the new platform.
At the same time, their videos also appeared on the other video platform there and had already received a lot of attention.
Hayama Riko's sister was very kind to her younger sister as because of her they were able to complete the deal without any issue!
Not to mention the future of the five-member group would definitely be ten times, or even a hundred times, better than before.
And he also learn about some business that Hayama Riko's family does — He also found out that their family also manufactured smartphones.
Moreover, because of their reputation the phones were sold extremely well.
He also learn that the new video site app version would be pre-installed on the new phone.
At the same time, promotion for the new video platform had already begun, and hundreds of animation were uploaded online simultaneously.
As long as users registered and became members, they could watch anime and post comments, even if all while tens of millions of viewers were active.
Hayama Riko's sister had avoided adding excessive advertisements, unlike other video platform!
She had adopted Akira's method — removing intrusive ads and adding a membership mechanism, which had already won the support of many users.
Although there were some criticisms, it was indeed far better than similar websites.
Akira watched the live replay.
After watching that, He and Hayama Riko also had a video call.
The five-member group and the planning manager all appeared to greet Akira. They looked excellent, and their virtual avatars somewhat resembled their real selves (expect for their hair, eyes color, and accessories)
This was likely preparation for the live-action events.
This was their first time seeing Akira — So, they were a little surprised by how young he looked.
After a simple greeting,
Akira began assigning tasks to them.
In order to prepare for the premiere of the new video website (/platform), they needed to rest properly first.
Hayama Riko had already ordered new motion capture equipment.
The content for the live broadcast are needed to be confirmed by the planning manager.
Akira had provided several directions.
For example, they could watch anime and play games with fans, and when the virtual idols appeared, they could interact in certain ways.
The five-member group's living conditions and interesting stories could all be made into videos, or even full animations with few changes but nothing major.
After listening to Akira, the planning manager diligently wrote everything down.
Before ending the video call,
Akira specifically told Hayama Riko that Yukinoshita Haruno would visit her and make use of the Yukinoshita family's assets there.
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Lunch break,
Most of the conversation still revolved around exams.
Akira felt no pressure, and neither did Yukinoshita Yukino.
As they continue walked towards the Service Club,
{T/N: Akira has first gone to see Yukino after all the discussion were finished}
On the way, Yukinoshita Yukino mentioned that tomorrow was Ebina Hina's birthday, and how to prepare for her birthday party was a pressing matter for her.
Akira didn't say anything as he directly made a phone call.
"Fujimiya-sama, is there something wrong?" a woman's voice came on the other end.
"I have a friend whose birthday is tomorrow. I plan to celebrate at the villa. Please decorate it."
Akira looked at Yukinoshita Yukino beside him, as he gave instructions.
"How many guests will attend?" the woman asked promptly.
"Within ten people," Akira replied after a brief thought.
"Okay, understood. I'll arrange a car to pick up Fujimiya-sama and your friends tomorrow afternoon."
"Thank you for your hard work, Setsuna."
"It's nothing, it's my duty," she said calmly.
"Prepare a few more maid outfits."
"...Okay… understood."
Akira hung up with a smile.
Yukinoshita Yukino understood who the other person was.
"...Nagano Setsuna is an excellent maid," she said, in her usual calm voice.
"Yes," Akira replied without denial.
"...Do you have any thoughts about her?" Yukino asked, eyes narrowing slightly.
"I just.....like maids,"
"Hmph! you'd better be careful," Yukino snorted coldly.
"What should I watch out for?" Akira pretended to be clueless.
Yukinoshita Yukino tapped him lightly on the shoulder and continued walking forward.
Akira smiled and followed.
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They soon arrived at the Service Club,
Several girls were already present before them.
Akira took his seat between Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui and ate his lunch.
Ebina Hina asked a few questions related to the exam, trying to check if her answer was correct or not.
After Akira answered all of them, he looked at Yuigahama Yui beside him.
Yui lowered her head guiltily.
"If you fail, Hiratsuka-sensei will give you detailed lessons during summer vacation," Akira reminded her.
"Akira-kun, save me…" Yui looked at him pitifully.
"I knew you'd say that. However, this time, I won't help you. You must prove your strength yourself and don't you say that you're not a little fool," Akira said while eating his lunch.
Yui lowered her head silently.
"Come on, Yuigahama-san," Yukinoshita Yukino said from beside Akira, her voice was soft.
"Yui, I believe you'll pass," Ebina Hina pushed her glasses up and said.
"If you fail, I'll attend Hiratsuka-sensei's remedial lessons with you," Miura Yumiko said seriously.
"Come on," Saki Kawasaki said softly.
"Keep going, Yui-senpai," Isshiki Iroha smiled.
Yui opened her mouth, feeling touched.
Then she clenched her fists and looked at Akira who was still focusing on his food.
"Akira-kun, this time, even without your help, I will pass."
"If you fail, I'll punish you severely during summer vacation," Akira said meaningfully.
"..!!!"
Yui quickly averted her eyes, turned her head in embarrassment.
Lunch continued.
With several girls began discussing variety shows that they like to watch.
Akira had no intention of participating, he was already busy!
With one hand rested on Yukinoshita Yukino, the other on Yuigahama Yui.
Both girls' faces turned slightly red, but neither stopped him or said anything.
Quietly enduring his teasing while also trying to calm their expression to not let other noticed— Yukino was able to, Yui wasn't!
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The examination continued in the afternoon too, their second exam!
{T/N: Two exam in a day! }
Akira quickly finished the test paper and left the classroom, the teacher assigned to the classroom didn't say anything just watch him leave before focusing on the students.
As Akira was walking, he noticed a truck with several people carrying kitchen utensils toward the cafeteria from the window.
"Huh?" Akira stopped as he noticed the car next to the truck.
The reason — It had a Totsuki Academy logo.
He paused, took out his phone, and called Saiba Joichiro.
"Has the eldest daughter of the Nakiri family been to your restaurant?"
"You're well-informed. I rejected her, but she seemed a bit unwilling to give up. Did she come looking for you?" asked Saiba Joichiro.
"...I saw the car from Totsuki Academy," Akira replied as he walked downstairs.
"Then it must be her," Joichiro said with a smile.
"That young lady seems to like your cooking very much and wants to invite you back to be the chef?" Akira asked.
"...My cooking now is either for guests or for customer. This young lady likes my food, but her childhood memories are the only influence for it. She is now the owner of the Divine Tongue and is not someone I can teach," Joichiro said seriously.
Akira changed his shoes, understanding what Joichiro meant.
He still didn't plan to get too involved with the Nakiri family.
"The Divine Tongue isn't a superpower that most people believe it to be; it's more like a disease. She will gradually become disgusted with all food, eventually unable to eat anything. I can't save her, which is why I rejected her," Joichiro added, his tone heavy.
"...I understand your reason. Thank you for the information," Akira said, finishing changing his shoes and walking out of the teaching building.
The security guard who saw Akira walking outside, didn't stop him.
Akira walked out of Sobu High School and approached the car.
As he got closer, the window slowly rolled down.
"I am Akira Fujimiya. Miss Erina, would you like to talk to me?" he said directly.
The car window fully opened.
Erina Nakiri stared at him blankly, her expression a mix of surprise, joy, and disbelief.
"Miss Erina?" Hisako Arato noticed her reaction and looked confused.
"You… you are Akira?" Erina spoke in a rather gentle tone.
"Miss Erina, I have a fiancée. If you talk to me like this, Yukino will misunderstand," Akira said with a strange expression, feeling that Erina seemed to harbor inexplicable feelings for him even though he think it was their first time meeting.
"That is not like it! Miss Yukinoshita-san and I are friends. And can we chat at the coffee shop over there?" Erina's face turned slightly red very different from what he had excepted.
"Okay," Akira replied, feeling even more confused at her behavior.
"Hisako, wait for me in the car," Erina said after stepping out.
"Yes, Miss Erina," Hisako replied, her mind full of questions.
Why does it feel like Miss Erina is a different person around Akira?
Do her feelings stem from needing something from him?
The two walked into the coffee shop nearby.
Inside, Erina ordered two cups of coffee.
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